Roosevelt calls US army in France to outnumber Allies
In a Taftarat ie day address in New York Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged that next year the American fighting army in France be larger than the combined French or British forces. He demanded Europe’s partitions be redrawn, Austria and Turkey broken up, Armenia and Poland freed, and a strong postwar role for the United States in defending new nations and peoples.
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Associated Press
New York
America
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
Roosevelt
Marne
Cis
England
Italy
Hoosevelt
United States
Germany
Houmania
Bulgaria
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Austria
Hungary
Roumania
Poland
Serhuania
Livonia
Finland
Hasselett
Schleswig
Japan
Armenia
Palestine
Sian
Russia
Tas
BEY Philadelphia
Phiadelphia
German leaders urge faith amid questions about war
Amsterdam dispatch reports efforts in Germany to answer growing public doubts about the war. Count von Posadowski-t Wehner argues victory or political and economic ruin awaits Germany and urges the people, especially women, to have faith. He condemns cold criticism as not moving the masses. Berlin press criticizes lack of truth in war bulletins and calls for frank reporting.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Count von Posadowski-t Wehner
Gherland
Palrigtic
Berlin
Vorwaehs
Sovialise
Frankfort Zeitung
von Hertline
Onitr
Independence Hall hosts Te Zachselle Day mass meeting
Speeches by James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and Paul Reinsch US minister to China headline a Te Zachselle Day observance in Milwaukee with leaders from France and America. Stephan Lauzanne of the French commission and Chief Justice Winstor also speaking.
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Independence Hall
Gerard
France
America
Audloriga
James W. Gereré
Germany
Stephans Lauzanne
French Commission
Winstow
Paul Reinsch
United States
China
Philipp Ahead in Gubernatorial Race in Wisconsin
Associated Press reports Milwaukee Governor Phil ipp led Wilcox by 197 votes in the Republican gubernatorial primary at 2:30 pm with about 100 precincts remaining. Official canvass next week will determine final results due to closeness and small variances in unofficial figures. Democratic ticket notes Roessler filed to decline candidacy for secretary of state. Ashland reports Nelson of Greatsboro nominated in another item.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Philipp
Wilcox
Madison
Oscar F. Roessler
Jefferson
Secretary of State
Xselson
Ashland
Wis
F. Nelson
Greatsboro
Speed
Railroad contract form debated by directors and committees
A report from Associated Press outlines a proposed standard railroad contract form. Directors general and committees recommend a format backed by major railroads sharing a portion of the national mileage and addressing the system-wide agreement.
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Associated Prese
New York
Meateo
Wisconsin Gains Ceded Track After Fifteen Years
A disputed feeder line from Minnesota to Wisconsin has been ceded following a years long effort to transfer control. The transfer awaits President Witten's signature, with an estimated $220,906 involved in the deal and the track set to shift from Minnesota to Wisconsin after fifteen years of contention.
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Winona
Minnesota
Witten
Isizmeé Park
Minnnesots
Wisconsin
Allied Forces Push On Aisne Front Amid Marne Echoes
Paris dispatch notes the Western Front pressing at the Aisne with German forces recoiling. French American units advance along a fifty mile front reclaiming territory and positions north of the Aisne while British actions pause. Americans on heights south of the river meet firmer machine gun and artillery resistance but still push forward, signaling potential enemy retreat as the Marne pattern reappears with reversed positions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mershal Foch
Henry Elder
Journal Des Dehats
Battle of the
Marne
Soissons
Folem- Coucy-le-Chateau
Caverte~ Ville
St Gonain Heights
Aisne
Conde
Viett-Arcr
Deming
Veste
Humbert
Ham
Chaw
London
Chemin Des Daur
Cargo steamer sunk by submarine reported
The war department was informed today that the American steamer Lake Qvens was sunk by a submarine. Fire members of the civilian crew are reported lost. Jane Steamer, an arms cargo carrier of 2,303 tons, was sent down to Ruyoh in foreign waters September 2. All members of the naval board were slain and only one survivor. Six wounded names of the injured were not given in the report.
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Br Associated Press
Washington, D
Warr Department
Lake Qvens
Civisian
Jane
Ruy Oh
Naval Board
Besiswain
Sis
Containerships and Food Containers in Transit
Reading fragmented notes about containers for food, transit, and packing by associates, with unclear references to Washington, conservation, and suppliers. Mentions of 2334 and 2335, tastings, and packing firms, plus references to powder producers and conferences.
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Washinetos
Comentes
Conservation
Fei
Paser
Demurrer Argued in Industrial Clone Case
A court heard a demurrer in a case over industrial cloning claims. The argument focused on whether the act in question allows or bars the defendant’s alleged conduct and the sufficiency of the complaint under applicable statutory language.
Wounded Arrive From France at Atlantic Port
An Atlantic port received 440 wounded American soldiers today aboard a transport ship from France. The arrival marks a substantial medical and military effort as troops are moved from the European front.
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Atlantic
France
World Series Second Game At Chicago Slow Start
World Series second game between Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs opened with slow attendance and cautious play at Wrigley Field Cambbey Park. The narrative details early substitutions, fielding errors, and tense pitching as both teams test the strike zone, with Merkle Pick and Kilifer among key players contributing in the initial innings.
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Associated Press
Cambbey Park
Chicago
iBoston Fed Sox
Chicago Cubs
Yeater
National Leaguer
Hildebrand
Kiem
Gwens
Secon
O'Dar
Butteries
Bush
Asnew
Bos
Tyler
Rillifer
Gee
Tyler Ment
Looper
Bel
Exter
Som Hooper
Ron
Shean
Joning
Whiteman
Melinix
Killefer
Aillefers
Whiteman Saint
Scott
Riflefer
Pick
Thomas
Hell
Plais
Alliefer
McInnis
Thoras
Agnew
Finch
Merkle
Tomas
Shean Killifer
Mec J Kde
Killifer
Flack
McTnnis
Go Flack
al Shean
Bash
Hooper
Flolfecher
Maldnz
Horlocher
Kilifer
Meinnis
Mannis
Kam
Melnnix
Paskett
Northwestern
Transport Torpedoed Reaches French Port No Casualties Reported
AP dispatch from Washington says the American transport Mount Vernon, homeward bound, was torpedoed by an enemy submarine about 200 miles from the French coast. The ship turned back and arrived safely at a French port with no military unit aboard and only a small number of casuals beyond its crew.
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Washington, D. C
Mount Vernon
Nominations by Wilson select assistants and judges
President Wilson nominated Edward P. Costigan for reappointment to the federal tariff committee and Claude F. Porter of Centerville Ia to be assistant attorney general. Other nominees include John F. Short for federal marshal in Western Pennsylvania and William S. Edings for associate justice in Hawaii. Walter Hines Page is named as ambassador to Great Britain.
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Fem
Torney General
Associated Press
Washington
Chant EL Porter
Cemervile
Witon
Willum Ss. Edings
Honoluhu
Supreme Court
John FT. de‘ Bet
Wiula
Hawaiian Federal Cours
John EL Short
Clearfetd
Penn
KAL Reserve
D. C
Preider Wilson
Strauss
New York
Prul Warburs
Federsl Reserve Board
Senate
Representaive
Treasury War
Trewery
Seligman & Co
Great Britain
Sueh Walter Hines Pate
Edward P. Costigan
Claude FR. Porter
Centerville
Refugees Arrive in Stockholm After Safe Transit
Washington reports a safe arrival in Richmeki Finland of 150 Americans on a special train. Ilians and fans praised Russia, with consular officers and workers aboard. The group, includ ing bank staff, were in good spirits and well provided for, with refugees due in Stockholm tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Richmeki
Finland
Russia
State Department
Conand Basnes
Helsing
Afres
Fushmaki
Parcr
Y. Mlc. A
Stockholm
Air Mail Proceeds From New York to Chicago
United Press reports CresAland with pilot Stax Miller resumed the flight toward Chicago after leaving New York, reaching eight miles east of the city. Miller plans to stop at Erran to deliver mail and then continue to Chicago, weather permitting this afternoon.
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United Press
CresAland
Stax Miller
New York
Chicago
Erran
New Labour Party Defeated in England Vote
A fragmented report notes an overwhelming victory by the new party movement in Hagland, with mixed reactions from supporters and critics. The brief mentions a trades union influence and political shift, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Tes United Presa
England
Revenue Bill Before House Faces Delays In Debate
The revenue bill to fund America’s war effort moved to the second stage in the House amid attendance issues and quorum gaps. Senate hearings began on the measure with critics targeting the one percent tax on gross sales over 100 dollars for mail order and similar businesses. A draft slacker roundup debate flared in the Senate as Senator Smoot pressed an investigation proposal, but was set aside for the emergency agricultural bill.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Dbd
Kitchin
America
Longworth
Ohio
Senate
Howe
Eisward
Williams Stores
Smoot
Utah
New York
Dixelos
Sal Biers
Nilors
Jones
New Mexico
Viraras
Voluminous War Bill Marks Epoch in Tax History
A sweeping revenue measure dominates headlines as history defining. The report notes the majority leader lifting a tax plan with high stakes and broad impact. The text hints at partisan division amid wartime finance and sweeping reforms.
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Washington
Americans Strive to Catch Retiring Germans on the Front
Fragmentary wartime report describes Allied forces pursuing retreating German troops along the Aisne and river Alene lines. The text preserves limited names and events, noting ongoing movements, shelling, and attempts to slow enemy withdrawal as counterattacks unfold on a strained frontline.
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Aisne
Alene
Otranize
Perth
Ana
Dave
Peterson Obtains Writ In Tar Records Case
Minneapolis AP reports attorney James A Peterson has secured a writ as Tar records must be filed with the supreme court by September 15. The date for trial will be announced later. Peterson faces a four year sentence at Fort Leavenworth.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Wastha
Atromer James A Peterson
Supreme Court
Pewerson Fares
iFort Leavenworth
Foe Still Retreats Across Front in World War I Update
War index summary from Associated Press notes continued Allied pressure from Rheims to the Aisne as French and American forces push German lines back. French advance nears St Cobain and the Hindenburg Line while the Cambrai campaign halts. British and French vessels threaten German positions near Armentieres and Lille as Allied forces pursue gains along the Somme and Canal du Nord sectors.
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TRE Associated Press
Rheims
Epres
St. Cobain
Kerstone
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Cambrai
Somme Ami
Canal du Nord
Hurecincourt
Flanders
Walz
Armentieres Bouy
Lille
France
Armenderes
Neuve Chapelteams
Army Receives More Airplanes for U S War Effort
Reports from Washington DC and Paris indicate General Pershing and the Allied command confirm continued U S air support. Messages to the military committees detail transport progress, plans for expansion, and steady exchanges with France on air delivery and readiness as March advances.
Local Weather Notes and Unclear Front Page Clippings
The clippings summarize a weather update noting slightly warmer conditions across Wisconsin and Minnesota on the upcoming weekend, with mentions of local observations and temperature remarks. The text includes garbled phrases and misread names, making exact details uncertain.
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Sua Davie
Az Forpeensi
Wisconsin
Saturdass
Block of Hills Near Chauny Captured by French Army
French cavalry moved through Chauny as German forces retreated west of the Somme sector. Debeney’s army encircled Ham while Mangin neared Laon and Berthelot advanced toward the Aisne. British and French troops crossed the Canal du Nord, securing the eastern waterline near Ham as Allied advances continue.
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Associated Press
France
Chauny
Tergnier
Viery-Ne-Ureuil
Tergney
Debeny
Ham-Guiscard
Campicourt
Somme
Paris
Debeney
Ham
Mangin
Laon
Berthelot
Aisne
Humbert
Noyon
London
Neate Chappere
Boss
Halz
Casxl du Nord
Havrincourt
Scarpe
Somre
Oise
Outrecourt
Allette
Hindenburg
St Gobain
Canal du Nord
Eniente
Somme Cu
Tortia
Moms 2
Havencourt
Egrancourt
Aiens
Chaves Athies
Matism
Er Somme
Peconne
Sti Christ
Aipnz
Waris
Lys
Wrobvershem
la Basses
Canteivut
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Wichita
Randalf
eReae
Wilson
AIR Mail
NEW Party
HOUSE
Slacker Derate
Peterson
Quentin
Army OF United States
Pembing
Associated Presa
Vwerstinctos
D.C
Perbing
Framce
Arcericom Army
Ilemee
Merch
Stad
Famuel
Felton
Pershing
Ns & A. Paarel
Enrich Orh
Niini-Norencee
Ady
Ufe
Cirtus
Army OF France
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