President Wilson aims at government control of cotton distribution
Senators from cotton states said at a White House conference that President Wilson plans not only to raise prices for this year’s cotton but also to order government control of its distribution. He signaled arrival of a special committee report on this policy, with further steps to follow.
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Washington
Sept. A
White House
Wilson
Wilson Polley
London
Inter-Allied Conference
Alliions
Arizona Airman Brings Down 11 Enemy Balloons
On the Lorraine Front the American Army reports a Phoenix area airman downing seven balloons in four days, plus shooting down two aircraft in the same period. Lieut T Lake of Phoenix and Lieut Edward V Rickenbacker of Columbus, Ohio are noted among flyers with heightened combat activity.
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Lorraine
Lake of Phoenix
Aria
Lake of
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
Ultilaly
Coatiiner
All In Readiness For Yearly Fashion Show
Vendors in Oulahosa City ready for annual fashion show with music and window displays. Traffic will divert along Main and its avenues from Broad to Harvey, with street parades planned through the evening to Hudsn and Rob.
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Oulahosa City
Perecam Main
Broad J
Harvey On
Shippers Seek Action Over Rates At Washington Hearing
Seona Stedght represents shipping interests seeking relief from alleged existing rates. The charge is that changes or adjustments are needed and a commission hearing in Washington is imminent to address the issue.
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Seoniein
Jnst
Republicans Propose Fair Election Law in Oklahoma
A Republican drive in Oklahoma proposes a fair election law echoing a prior controversial reform. The white paper outlines a statewide draft intended to win voter approval, signaling a sharp partisan push for electoral changes.
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Arthur Geissler
Oklahoma
Liberty Day October 12 Is Proclaimed by Wilson
President Wilson proclaims October 12 Liberty Day to mark the 426th anniversary of America’s discovery and to spur public support for the Liberty Loan. He urges commemorative events nationwide and grants federal workers leave to participate on that day.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Amterior
Wodrow Wilson
United States
Treasury
U. S
District of Columbia
Government takes Arkansas railway control
The Missouri and North Arkansas line from Joplin Missouri to Helena Arkansas, suspended due to a disruption, has been taken over by the federal railroad administration. Federal Judge Edie Tage Trieber indicated traffic may resume by Saturday once orders are issued. The report notes the action and expected quick reestablishment of service.
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Little Rock
Sept
Missouri and North Arkansas
Joplin
Helena
Ark
Federal Railroad Administration
Edie Tage Trieber
Herve
Rieber
Specs Frames Styles Cut to Conserve Gold
An incomplete wartime report notes measures to conserve gold urgently. The terse item cites optics and eyeglasses as part of broader cost-saving moves issued today by authorities.
Brewers Charged in Fund to Back Traffic War in Washington
Fifteen brewers named to a Senate investigating committee as part of a disclosure of their alleged actions to raise a large fund to support operations opposing the Alien Property Custodian's moves in Washington. Additional documents accompany the disclosure of brewers' activities.
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Washington
Senate
Falmer
Opening Day Set for Oklahoma State Fair Amid Packed Grounds
The Oklahoma State Fair opens tomorrow with sixty buildings filled with exhibits and hundreds of entertainments. The twelfth annual fair will begin at 8 o’clock with the opening ceremony and dedication of the new grand stand led by Miss Henry Jane Overholser. Highlights include a Didier Chevrolet auto race at 4:15 PM and a Malovaky band concert at 2:30 PM, plus a flag raising ceremony at 3:20 PM and a grand stand dedication. Tomorrow is state school day with free admission for public school children.
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LS Mahan
Barney Oldfields
Arthur Chevrolet
Malovaky
Corney
Henry Jane Overholser
Henry Overholser
Chicago Bank Robbery Opens Season Early
A Chicago bank robbery report describes a heist at a State Bank branch near Sixty third Street. The article notes five bandits involved, with details sparse about motive or aftermath as weather and hourly temperature data intruded into the damaged text.
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Chicago
State
Hae
Holland urged to lift ships embargo amid Dutch food relief talks
The Netherlands faces pressure to resume shipping as U S allied notes urge lifting the embargo while Holland seeks bread cereal aid and a broader reopening of neutral ports. The United States and allies offer 100,080 tons of cereals, contingent on Dutch approval of a general agreement and avoiding German threats to neutral vessels.
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Washington
Holland
Amelia
Dusch
Netherlands
Cernan
United States
Switzerland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Spain
USA
Pengle Unioncberieilonally
Leader of Senar Party Dies in Self Inflicted Shot
Defense Council co operates in labor roundup as United States Employment Service official intercedes in the campaign to obtain laborers for Little Rock. Meetings with retailers and druggists pledge aid. 730 men shipped toward Little Rock since Sunday, with more to follow.
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Senar Party
Defense Council
State Council of Defense
Wote Ast Ti
United States Employment Service
J M. Apielotte
Richard C. Watson
John
Littl Rock
Kansas City
Ashton
Young
Watson
Little Rock
Oklahoma City
McAlester
Chicago shooting ends life of 28-year-old man
Chicago report says James R. Mann, a 28 year old Republican in the House, killed after shooting a dog and then himself. A note to his mother in Washington stated he would end it all, adding he could not endure his situation any longer.
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Chicago
James R. Mann
Republic
Washington
Ship tonnage figures to Emergency Fleet Corporation rise
Washington reports that shipments actually delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corporation this year total 181,000 tons with 2,595,000 tons launched and keels laid for 4,103,000. General Manager Pier told the senate commerce committee that September deliveries may reach 400,000 tons.
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Washington
Lonvage
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fleet Corporation
Senate Commerce Committee
Hospital Shelling Kills Eight Americans on Daraine Front
Reported shell hits on a field hospital near the Daraine front fatally injure eight American soldiers as German forces conduct nightly bombardments. The Red Cross tent was observed as a target by German aviators, with claims of deliberate hospital fire amid troop movements and a nearby morgue-like facility.
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Daraine
Germany
Erie
British Make Gains Near St Quentin Recapture Mocuvres
London reports say British forces advanced northwest of St. Quentin recapturing Mocuvres opposite Camber after taking Malaysise farm near Le Catelet. Australian units push two thirds of a mile into the Hindenburg line, four miles northwest of St. Quentin as fighting persists in the area.
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London
St. Quentin
Malaysise Farm
le Catelet
Haig
Lempires
Mocuvres
Canal du Nord
Camber
Bellinglise
Foe Sacrifices Many in Vain Effort To Stop French Turning Wedge
Paris reports the French advance from the south capturing Ensigny le Grand and pressing toward St Quentin. German attacks on Hemant and near the Vesle are repulsed with heavy losses as American troops hold the line near Vailly and Chemin des Dames.
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Paris
St. Quentin
General Mangin
Chemin Des Dames
Mat
Fort Malmaison
Jeremy
British and Greek Advance Against Bulgaria in Doiran Sector
London dispatch reports Serbian forces pushing to the Cerna river with a 25 mile front and 15 to 17 mile depth. Five thousand prisoners and eighty guns seized as Bulgarian trench lines on the Serbian front are penetrated. British and Greek troops on a ten mile front south of Lake Doiran gain ground amid ongoing operations.
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Washington
Macedonia
Cerna River
Lake Doiran
Salonted
Daltona
Cambrai
Paige Haw
Moewerts
Canal du Nord
Monlay
Caimbral-St. Quentin
Verrain Conti
Miin
Stuity Tard
Main Hindenburg Defenses Endangered on 20-Mile Front
Allied forces press on multiple fronts near St Quentin and Cambrai as Hertth and French troops widen envelopment, with British advances toward Le Caillet and Moewerts retaking canal positions. German resistance remains stubborn along a 20 mile front, while French and American actions near Fort Malmaison and Chemin des Dames intensify. Aerial activity continues as operations span Lorraine and northeast toward Rheims.
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Hindenburg
Associated Press
Hertth
St Quentin
St. Diente
Eet Otares
le Caillet
Bye
Wonderberg
Lempire i St. Quaentyn
Unclear World War I Front Readings Hint Weak German Advance
Fragmentary testimony notes a perceived German morale decline and delayed action. Observers suggest commanders may hesitate to press losses near half of engaged troops, with reports placing German casualties around reported 40 percent amid dense fog and cratering shelling near Trescaut and nearby ground.
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Trescault
Rome
New Enemy Troops In Alsace Line Reported
A World War II dispatch notes new enemy troops in Alsace are forming a stronger line. American units in Alsace respond with patrols, fortifications, and coordinated artillery to probe the sector and deter breakthrough attempts.
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Alsace
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