First October Call To Go For Men 32 To 36 In Wartime
Washington reports General Cromer announcing the first call to the colors will include men in the 32 to 36 age group. Local boards ordered to classify these registrants first for potential early induction in October. He notes 19 and 20 year olds may be drafted later and cites a registrant pool around five hundred thousand.
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Ineluywe Uestimmaires
Reas Neas
Aintim
Cromiter
Minh
Jones and Vaughn Battle in Fifth Game at Fenway Park
After a two hour strike over world series receipts, Jones and Vaughn led Boston and Chicago in a dramatic fifth game at Fenway Park. Over 20 000 spectators watched practice and the players declared the game for baseballs good name and soldiers.
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Chicago Cubs
National Commission
Harry Hooper
Red Sox
Waves
Sisais
Three Kings May Take Vital Steps
The report from an Aptertain dispatch via Exchange Telegraph notes the upcoming annual conference at Copenhagen with the kings of Denmark Norway and Sweden. It suggests the monarchs may take steps toward international independence and potential changes in policy.
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Germany
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copen- Hagen
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
City to Open Bids for Garbage Disposal Contracts
Bids for the city garbage disposal contracts will be opened in October with sealed bids advertised for thirty days in the Daily Legal News and Engineer's Journal of New York. Until then no changes will occur in city garbage collection.
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Daily Legal News
Engineer's Journal of New York
Santa Fe Superintendent Found Dead in Office
A Santa Fe superintendent in the Arizona division of the Santa Fe railroad was found dead in his office with a halle near his head. Authorities report the superintendent Ripley, nephew of Ee Ripley, president of the road, had been in poor health for about two years and the death occurred early this morning.
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Ripley
Wider Breach In the Enemy's Best Defenses
London dispatch reports British forces have captured 75 000 prisoners and 750, with Magghal Haig stating the army has passed through dark days and now presses the offensive. Field Marshal Haig commends courage and steadfast defense as allied fronts advance together despite odds.
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Hany
France
Etveriny
Decisive Battle Or New Retreat Predicted This Week
Frank H. Simonds argues allied advances show limited success and Germany may retreat to positions before March 2. He cautions that victory requires breaking enemy forces, with Foch poised to prevent Ludendorff from stabilizing fronts and likely a climactic fight in the next ten days.
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Frank H. Simonds
New York
Trermans
Germany
Ludendorff
France
Cverman
Joffre
Marne
Aisne
Foch
Hindenburg
Luttendoek
Official report payment basis for missing in action cases
Washington report states dependents of soldiers reported missing will keep government remittances for allotments and allowances. No payments of voluntary insurance in government compensation will be made until the men are officially reported dead.
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Washington
Mexicans Urged by Plotters to Evade Registry
Governor Williams warned Mexican communities against propaganda urging evasion or departure from the registration. Proclamations from Souther Department officials urged full cooperation to inform Mexicans about the selective service law and counter anti-registry messages. Authorities urged wide flag displays and national colors to support registration day.
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Cowncile
Oklahoma
Texas
Mainer
Southern Department
Sam Pouston
Mesicki
Oklahoma lad Gilliland listed among American POWs in Germany
Washington September 10 The name Gene Gilliland Webber Falls kin appears on a list of thirty four American soldiers who are prisoners of war at various camps in Germany released by the War Department.
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Washington
J. Gilliland
Webber Falls
Kin
Germany
War Department
Sinclair Loses Fight to Join Election Board
Judge Oldfield orders HM Sinclair to pay court costs after a long challenge over the 1916 state election results. The ruling finds numerous discrepancies but not enough to seat Sinclair, with Socialist gains cited as 1,100 votes amid broader irregularities across several counties.
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State Election Board
Mate Board
Edward D. Oldfield
HM. Sinclair
Socialist Party
Jo Ty
Soctatieta
Chidfield
Hallet
Tudee Aldfield
Sion
Sinclar
Bart
Eal Bunty
Peace Views in Talk by Baron Mentioned in Amsterdam Dispatch
An exchange of views between central Entente delegates was tentatively noted in a Vienna dispatch. Baron Jarvin Burien, Hungarian foreign minister, was reported to be visiting German newspaper men as part of the talks.
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Amsterdam
Entente
Jarvin Burien
Vienna Dispatch
War Spoils Spat Drives Turkish Border Tension
Washington reports a large Turkish force near the Bulgarian border fueling a dispute over territorial spoils amid tensions between Germany, Austria, and Hungary. The article notes Herbert and editor in New York named as a special assistant to the secretary of the interior.
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Washington
Rey
Bulgar
Germany
Aurtris
Hungary
Nee Ee Wwashington
Herbert
New York
Secretary of the Interior
French Break Through At St Gobain Front Near La Fere
French forces push north of La Fere breaking through toward St Gobain bastion. Liez fort and surrounding woods captured northeast of Liez and near Servais station. Towns Remigny Montescourt Lizerelles Clastres Seraicourt le Grand Roupy Etrevillers seized within three to five miles of St Quentin. Five miles beyond canal, British at Haernevyet pressure Cambrai sector.
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Crusat
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Etreilbeey
Fet
Lins
la Pere
France
Alene
University Student Leads Contest on Gas Firm Valuation
A University of Oklahoma student leads a challenge to the valuation report of an Oklahoma natural gas firm before the Corporation Commission. The contestant argues the report misrepresents rate relief and the commission’s privations and outlines opposition to WL Durham’s rate advancement in today’s hearing.
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Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Nat
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Atma Dur- Am
Berlin Reports British Repulsed in Sept Battles
The French war office says French troops gained ground near Hinacourt and Fysigny le Grand and closer to the Chemin des Dames. British forces attacked north of Nieppe and Grmerancourt but were repulsed. German lines held near La Mtassee as they tested new strengths.
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Quentin
Hinacourt
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Chemin Des Damesre
Gleunies
Alene
German War Office
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Boehy Wan
France
Nieppe
Lye Salle
Moegstreet
la Mtassee
U S Negro Troops Occupy Vosges Town Report
In the Vosges sector American forces report heavy fighting as troops attacked outposts but were repulsed. Patrol activity continued through the night with enemy traps active. French reports say German forces were stirred by rumors that American colored troops killed prisoners.
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U. S
Vosges Town
France
Patel
Germany
Advance Makes Vienna Riotous
London dispatch reports a dramatic advance of Allied troops on the Western Front prompting intense public reaction in Vienna. Officials note troops withdrawal from the Austrian capital has sparked protests and widespread unrest as the conflict shifts on the European front.
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London
Ile Eniente
France
Malin
Zurich
Vienna
Pronunciation Guide for Names in War News
A brief phonetic guide lists French and English approximations for names seen in war coverage. It suggests Laon Long Remigny Ruhmnyl and Goureas 600 Nol Epie Ay-payet as pronunciations, reflecting common transliteration challenges in the broadcast of combat reporting.
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