German Fleet Seen At Riga In War Update
Semiofficial dispatches reveal a German fleet appeared in the gulf of Riga as Russia retreats northeast. Berlin reports over 7,500 prisoners and 18 guns captured in the Riga offensive amid Italian and Austro Hungarian fighting on other fronts.
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Gulf of Riga
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Rome
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New Park
Russia
New York
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Riga Gulf
Peace Talks Halt. War Aids Rise On Front Lines
United Press reports Washington is done with peace talks until Germany meets U S war aims. The State Department criticized ongoing peace speculation while opening talks with Japan on greater cooperation. Italy’s aid level remains, with Italian fortifications and counterattacks described in the Herrsada sector as Austrians defend Trieste. Paris reports violent artillery on the French front and British air raids totaling 188 bombs targeting billets and rail infrastructure.
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Russia
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Meuse
Abandoned Conference Plans Hit Swiss Socialist Meeting
Stockholm reports the planned Socialist conference at Ilmmerwald Switzerland set for the 19th has been abandoned due to passport difficulties. Delegates from Russia and other foreigners, mainly Germans, are arriving to decide if the conference will proceed.
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Sweden
Associated Press
Stockholm
Lmmerwald
Russia
Fruit Rates Suspended by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until January 4, 1918, increased rates on raisins and other fruits from California to New York. It also suspended until March 9, 1918, higher commodity rates on wrought iron pipe from southeastern points to western trunk lines.
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United Press
Washington
California
New York
Retail coal prices to be fixed for all communities
Washington Sept establishment of retail coal prices for all communities with local committees is announced by Dr H A Garfield administrator. Cooperation of operators miners jobbers retailers and consumers will be enlisted to implement the price controls across regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
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H. A. Garfield
War Loan At Six Per Cent Planned In November
Ottawa reports the fourth domestic war loan will be mooted in November for about 1.4 billion dollars with a rate near six percent. Secretary Thomas White said a nationwide campaign will run before the vote to ensure success of the loan.
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United Press
Ottawa
Ont
Thomas White
House and Senate Split Over War Profits Tax Plan
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Champ Clark pressing heavy war profits taxation as the House debates wealth conscription amid Senate resistance. Senators McCumber and La Follette push income levy proposals while Radicals face defeat on the main plan, signaling a lengthy fight over revenue provisions.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Chen
Clark
Senate
House
McCumber
North Dakota
Tate
Senator Trammel
Florida
Will Finht
Associated Press
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Finance Committee
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Hollis
Finance amendment urged to tax incomes for war effort
In France 14 percent Canada 8 adoption of Senator La Follette's amendment to rearrange graduate aid and levy heavier income taxes was urged by Senator Norris. Before taxing necessities all taxable incomes from war profits should be conscripted, Senator Norman asserted Germany 11 percent.
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Government seizes I W W documents and tightens sedition drive
Washington reports nationwide seizure of Industrial Workers of the World papers as Justice Department expands action against disloyalty. Raids target alleged sedition networks linked to German language press and conscientious objectors. Detroit raids uncover bomb evidence at IWW sites and at Sophie Markovich and A C Chilat residences. U S Marshal Behrendt calls for internment of all IWW members for the war duration.
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Mich
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Beatrice Epler Murder Sparks Alma Search
Beatrice Epler, a young girl from Alma, was found murdered near a farm south of the city. Police and her parents continue a wide search for the killer as investigators gather clues from torn clothing and the scene.
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United Prem
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Hody
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Lloyd George Speaks On War Strain And Unity
British Premier Lloyd George told an audience in Airdrie England that Germany has not yet felt the final strain of the war and warned that once it arrives Germany will see the value of real fighters' unity and action, contrasting Russia’s potential behavior with wartime resolve.
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United Prean
Ailrkenhead
England
Tlusd George
Russia
Watertown Girl Delivers Meat And Outworks Boys
In Watertown Wisconsin a young girl delivers meat for a local butcher after her brother Ferdinand joins the army. The woman is reported to outperform four boys, taking on the delivery duties and proving more efficient in the war era.
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United Press
Wis
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Anasip
British Sailors Protest Tax on Prize Money for Sinking Submarine
Merchants seamen receive prize money for sinking a U boat. The treasury has assessed income tax on the prize, triggering a protest in London as sailors protest tax on rewards won by naval actions.
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United Prean
London
City Mail
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Bonzano to be recalled by papal delegate report
Rome reports a successor to Mizar Bonzano, papal delegate to the United States, is shortly to be appointed. No reasons were given for the move as current reports circulate in Rome today.
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Rome
Mizar
Bonzano
United States
Plans of the Y M C A for Soldier Comfort Endorsed
Minnesota secretaries presented plans to aid soldiers in home cantonments and in France camps. Officials from leading state associations attended a conference in Saint Paul and endorsed the effort to channel soldiers’ pent up energies through YMCA activities.
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Mayor Thompson Sues Herald for 250000
Chicago Mayor Thompson filed a libel suit seeking 250000 against The Chicago Herald and publisher Jaman Keeley after harsh criticism of his antiwar stance. He claims conspiratorial harassment includes broken walls, tapped phones, and spies, denying invitations for foreign missions and bond sales approval.
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Chicago Herald Company
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Wow Epepdra
Milwaukee pastor held on intimacy charge
Rev. Walter G. Blossom, 43, widower and pastor of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee, was arrested on a statutory charge. The arrest follows a divorce null filed by Roland Alderman against Ethel M. Alderman, which mentioned an unnamed co respondent linked to Blossom, a member of his congregation.
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United Praean
Milwaukee
Wis
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St. Stephen‘s Episcopal Church
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Racine
Wi Htosavin
Roland Alderman
Aalesman
Ethel M. Alderman
Blossom
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Blozsom
Sauerkraut Prices Fall Amid War Time Shifts
The article notes SauerKraut popularity dropping in Racine and surrounding areas due to war. It reports prices at seven dollars per ton for ra h hanen and a three dollar drop from last year, while onions rise to seventy two cents per bundle with a two dollar bundle increase from prior year.
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United Prane
Congress May Quit Soon
Washington dispatch notes several letters from President Wilson to Congress members endorsing swift action on war measures. Officials said it would be a wise move for Congress to finish its session promptly and return to districts, hoping Congress would close by October after passing the war revenue bill and related military aid bills for soldiers and sailors.
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Washington
Preal
Deo Wilson
Tongiens
Congress
War Revenue
Schumann Heinks Enlist in U S Naval Reserve
Henry Schumann Heinz, brother of a singer, has enlisted in the United States naval reserve. One brother serves in the war, another fights for France. Heink, son of the singer, leaves a wife and child but supported by his mother with a substantial settlement.
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Tricolor
France
Henry Schumann Heinz
United States Naval Reserve
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Peru With United States Calls for Solidarity Policy
Dr Mariene Cameo, a leading senator, introduced a resolution urging that Vera's international policy be inspired by solidarity with the peoples of South America and the United States. The measure advocates closer ties and shared interests between Peru and the U S in regional matters.
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South American
United States
Daniels Seeks Higher Funding For Destroyers
Secretary Daniels submitted revived estimates to Congress requesting two hundred and thirty five million dollars for torpedo boat destroyers. The request reflects revisions to wartime naval procurement plans and aims to bolster fleet strength amid ongoing global tensions.
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La Follette and Stone Aided in Riga Capture
Minneapolis reports Chartea u Filward Russell, U.S. mission to Russia, states that La Follette Gronna and Stone aided the Germans in taking the Port of Riga. Indictments and a purge of antiwar sentiment follow as authorities trace German influence in Congress and local politics.
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Chicago
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Russian Civilians Captured by Enemy
Russian civilians were captured by invading Germans after delays in obeying troops. Refugees from Riga arrived, some heading out as German forces cut across rail lines. Reports say no Americans were in Riga. arrests across Russia target plotters, including royal family members and General Guerko. The value of the rouble fluctuated ahead of Moscow talks amid counterrevolution fears.
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A E Thompson Dies Noted Wisconsin Lawyer
Albert B Phortipson longtime member of Thompson Thomp son Gruenewind and a leading Wisconsin barrister died after a sudden illness at Way- Kenta He had been in declining health for years and spent winters resting south of Oshkosh His wife Mrs Thompson and daughter Madge Reed were at his bedside His son-in-law and law partner John Thompson was away in Shawnes Oklo The Oshkosh Winnebago county bar mourns a pioneer of practice since 1871 with a varied and extensive career.
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Thompson, Thompson & Gruenewind
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Peace plea grows amid France Germany clash over Alsace Lorraine
The Sept 6 dispatch reports pacifist hopes tied to international treaties amid German and French positions on Alsace Lorraine. Vorwaerts cites a cautious peace view while German plans for reform and pressure toward democracy unfold. France insists Alsace Lorraine stay off negotiation, with Ribot signaling a democratic coalition stance and economic defense against future autocratic aims.
Women on Parlor Cars Demand Equal Pay and Work
Cleveland, Sept 6. Girls employed as parlor maids and porters on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line receive same pay as men while performing lighter tasks. They say men should handle more duties and offer to help each other as women discuss wages and workloads.
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