Germans to Winter in Riga Then Push on Petrograd
Allied and German dispatches describe a push toward Riga as a winter base with spring advance planned on Petrograd. Paris reports include botched logistics due to Dvina currents and rising rain, complicating bridge work as Hindenburg seeks to seize Riga before winter seage.
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Riga
Petrograd
London
Russia
Baltic
Vor Hindenburg
Dvina
Dase
von Hindenburg
Day's War Summary Amid Heavy Frontline Artillery
Reported artillery clashes persist along the front with no relief in sight. British aviation claims two bombing runs on Gerardmer in the Vosges, two casualties noted. German admiralty notes sinking of an old British cruiser by U-27 with loss of several weeks due to missing word. Turkish positions at Gallipoli reportedly bombardments fail. Finnish conscription defeat drives union protests. Metz train convoy arrives too late to affect aviator operations as forty planes drop about 400 projectiles and return safely to base.
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Alilan Line
Hesperian
Allan Line
Berns
Dix
Souchez
Sondernach
Vosges
Champagne
Meuse
Moselle
Lichtervelde
Roulers
Flanders
Sankt Avold
ATIAY
von Hindenburg
Daudse Iwad
Wol
Zowisk
van Gan
Witz
Ros
Leopold I
Bavaria
Ft. Wolkowisk
Pruzana
Slegim
von Mackenzen
Chomsk
Drobiczra
Sereth
AFR
Besel
Switzerland
Saarbruecken
French War Office
Bsom
Ace
Armest
Souchezig
Roye
Monorca
Quennevieres
Gerardmer
Paris
Hebrides
Admiralty
Anafarta
Seddul Babr
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Unides Union
Fagland
Metz
Sasely
Naber
Armour Burglary Cracks Worth of Jewels Recovered
A corrected list shows the jewelry stolen from Mrs. J Ogden Armour totaling 3583 dollars with 5 dollars in currency included. Two robbers entered her boudoir wearing masks while a lookout waited outside, winding through a night of theft as police seek suspects and any arrests.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
Wiliam C. Nader
Mayor Bell on Trial in Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis Sept 7 Associated Press says politics likely to play a major role in the trial of Mayor Joseph Bell charged with con spiracy to commit felonies tied to a primary election. Defense moves to exclude seven jurors. Special Judge Eichorn reserves ruling. A panel of 12 jurors to be chosen from a special pool. Eight defendants pleaded guilty or are to be brought to trial including Mayor Bell and Thomas Taggart.
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Asy Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph FL Bell
Wi Jam H. Eichorn
Bluffton
Mayor Gether
Thomas Taggart
Samuel Perrott
Johnston and McLaughlin Duel For US Lawn Tennis Title
In Forest Hills on September 7 Wil Sohasten and Maurice E. McLaughlin of San Francisco faced off to decide the United States singles champion for 13. They were the Pacific Coast Lawn Tennis Association survivors from a 128-player field that began a week ago, with Johnston and Loughlin advancing through tough draws to reach the final.
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Pilar
Associated
Forest Hills
X. Y
Wil M. Sohasten
Maurice E. McLaugh Jlim
San Francisco
Une
United States
Pacific Coast Lawn Tenn's Association
Loughlin
Johnston
Ouring
Call for Bank Statements by Comptroller of Currency
The Comptroller of the Currency and state officials issue a call to all national banks to report their condition at the close of business on Thursday September 7. The banking department urges banks nationwide to prepare and submit their financial statements promptly to the appropriate authorities.
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Associated
Washington, R. C
Salgon licenses upheld in Danville court ruling
Judge Deselm of Kankakee sitting as special judge denied the injunction against Danville saloon men at court opening. He held the city council could not refuse licenses unless the licensing ordinance is repealed. The case will be appealed.
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Associated Press
Danville
Deselm
Kankakee
Boston agents arrested as spies in Moscow
A traveling representative and the European manager of Rice & Hutchins Boston manufacturers were arrested in Moscow and held as spies by order of the military authorities. The consular dispatch to the state department reported the event from Washington on September 7.
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Iwe
Moscow
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rice & Hutchins
Boston
State Department
Hesperian Torpedo Theory Roils U S Dispatches
Washington reports dispute whether the Allan liner Hesperian was torpedoed or mined. Affidavits cite steel fragments as proof of a torpedo strike, while state department and White House delay action amid conflicting British and German reports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
White House
Lansing
Frost
Ambassador Page
British Admiraly
England
United States
Nis
Wimnaus
Newport News
Admiralty
Page
Tenuion
Sedar
Brit
Allan Line
Francis J. Dallas
Buffalo
Barner McMullen
Grand Rapids
Corpete
Queenstow
Queenstown
W Frost
Hesperian
Denver Testimony On 1912 Coal Strike Military Court Session
Associated Press reports testimony tied to the Colorado coal miners strike era was offered at the military court of injury as the National Guard investigation proceeded. Charges against Adjt. Gen. John Chase and militia officers hinge on patrols in 1912 and 194 during the mining district disruption. R. W. Coal, the United Mine Workers secret agent, was subpoenaed last week and is temporarily out of time city.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
iColorado
National Guard
Adjt
John Chase
R. W. Coal
United Mine Workers
Time City
Groom and Bride Killed in Auto Crash Near Here
George Windler and his bride of a few days were instantly killed in an automobile accident returning from a West Haverstraw dance. Three men and a woman were seriously injured, including Louise Benson of Haverstraw, James and Robert Brophy, and chauffeur William Curran. The party skidded on a sharp turn, crashed into an embankment, and occupants were pinned under the tonneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congers
George Windler
Mre
Louise Benson
Haverstraw
James Brophy
Robert Brophy
William Curran
West Haverstraw
Czar Takes Command Of All Armies
Paris reports Emperor Nicholas placed himself at the head of Russia's armies in a message to President Joincare. Grand Duke Nicholas had led the forces amid recent reverses but earned praise for strategic moves earlier in the war. Tsarkoye-Selo dispatch dated September 6 quotes Nicholas sending best wishes for France and victory. Poincare replies, expressing hopes for allied triumph and cordial wishes to the czar.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joincare
Nicholas
Russia
Grand Duke
Mar
Tsar—koye-Selo
Petrograd
France
Pojnare
Raymond Poincare
Earthquake Disrupts Costa Rica Cable Lines
The Central and South American Telephone company reports earthquakes interrupted cable lines between San Juan Del Sur, Costa Rica, and Latinas Cruz. Shocks were heavy in Costa Rica with no life losses indicated. London reports Eskdalemuir observatory noted a foreign earthquake at 1 am, epicenter near 3 36 west, about 70 miles from Cape Blanco, Costa Rica, Pacific coast.
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Hkeporta Interne
Associated Press
New
Central and South American Telephone Company Today
San Juan del Sur
Costa Rica
Latinas Cruz
London
Observatory
Eskdalemuir
Scotland
Cape Blanco
Pacific
Panama
Retail Clothiers Meet War on Cut Price Fakers Declared
At the Wisconsin Retail Clothiers Association opening in Madison, President George A. Grossman denounces cut price sales and fake advertising as profitless and urges members to drive fake clothiers from the state. He discourages eliminating middlemen, notes recent laws, and outlines committees for resolutions and nominations. City Attorney William Ryan welcomes attendees as First Vice President George C. Flynn is slated for election to the presidency.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Retail Clothiers’ Association
George A. Grossman
Sparta
Mae
Grossman
Elim
A W. Mer
Sturgeon
A. M. Bowen
Brodhead
M. Holversen
Whiterate
Joseph M. Conners
Iqanesville
Aa. I. Kemmer
Kiel
Joseph Stein
Milwaukee
William Ryan
George C. Flynn
Resignation of Utah Judge John A. Marshall Ends Service
The U S district judge for Utah John A Marshall, appointed by President Cleveland in 1896, resigned without stating a reason. The signal departure comes as federal channels note his long tenure and service in the judiciary.
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John A. Marshall
Tink
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Utah
Department of Justice
Marshall
Cleveland
Baltimore
Michael Jenkins
Jenkins
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Catholic University of America
Washington
Strong Earthquake Shocks At Yale University
Strong earthquake shocks were recorded on Yale seismograph during test night. The seismic recording surpassed those of recent quakes in southern California, Alaska, and Italy.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
California
Alaska
Italy
Rioting border forces deny Mexican troops in Texas raids
Washington dispatch in early September reports Carranza officials denying any Mexican army involvement in Texan raids across the Rio Grande. Generals Naferrette Treviño and Ricaut issue statements asserting neutrality and caution. Counterclaims describe detachments withdrawing to avoid international incidents as clashes occur near Mission Texas.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Texas
Rio Grande
Carl Fanza
Generil Naferrette
Trevino
Ricaut
Nuevo Laredo
Alsoo
Fong
Naferrette
Matamoros
Villa
Carranza Agency
Obregon
Saltillo
Paredon
Icamole Monclova
Struggle for Golf Honors in National Championship
In Chicago on September 7 Mrs. W A Gavin England’s lone foreign contender edged Mrs. George F Henrieberry of Chicago 3 and 2 to advance. Philadelphia’s Mrs Caleb Fox defeated Mrs Mason of Chicago by the same margin. Pittsburgh’s Mrs J V Hurd beat Mrs Lee Mida of Chicago 1 up and 3 to go, with several matches featuring notable players from Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Fomem Experje
Associated Press
Chicago
Lib
W. A. Gavin
England
George F. Henrieberry
Caleb Fox
Philadelphia
Mason
Helps
J. V. Hurd
Pittsburg
Lee Mida
Hurd
Dorothy Campbell
Mida. I
Charles H. Vanderbeck
Eleanor Chandler
Frances Hadfield
Blue Mound
Milwaukee
Marjorie Edwards
Aleta Sterling
Atlanta
Harry Hammond
Indianapolis
Hammond
Caroline Painter
Sterling Widney
Lilian Hyds
Miss A. Livervight
Eagland
Btea Jnor Allen
Boston
A. A. Heaning
Pardon Day Tomorrow in Wisconsin Governor Review
Three men have applied for clemency hearings with Governor for pardon day at the Wisconsin executive office. F Waldron, Dane County, two years for wife abandonment. Dominic Petrecet, Ke nowds, three years for assault regardless of human life. Leg Show Walter, Grant County, fourteen years for a violent offense are the principal petitioners to be considered tomorrow following Wednesday.
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Madison
Wis
Executive Office
F. Waldron
Municipal Court of Dane
Dominic Petrecet
Kenowds
Grant County
Floods threaten Kansas towns and homeless masses
Fort Scott and Iola face rising floodwaters after six inch rainfall. Marmaton river and Mill creek overflow, washing out bridges and marooning residents on rooftops. Property losses near $100,000 amid cloudburst and heavy rain reported by weather authorities.
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Associated
Freagy
Fort Scott
Kan
Marmaton
Mill Creek
Disa
Jola
Iola
Poreas
Prain
Joffre Returns to France After Italian Front Visit
General Joffre, commander in chief of France, returned to France at Modane after a two day stay on the Italian front. He sent a telegram to General Cadorna praising Italian hospitality and the Italian army’s rapid gains and expressing confidence in allied victory through united effort and shared ideals.
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Joffre
France
Talian
Thanika
Sy Associated Press
Paris
Modane
Cadorna
Italan
Victor
Excitement at Petrograd Rumors of Riga Capture Rumor Panic
Overseas News Agency reports a Petrograd panic sparked by rumors Riga had fallen and Dvina line was captured. Private telegrams from Stockholm claimed Russian capital chaos and army destruction, with crowds at newspaper offices and arrests. Officials issued denials but panic persisted as emperors moves were debated.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sepu
Petrograd
Riga
Lokal Anzeiger
Stockholm
Dvina
Nicholas
Morris L Eversz Delivers Lecture At First Methodist
Morris L Eversz captivated a First Methodist audience with a lecture on Modern Philanthropy. He argued millionaires should give where most good and warned against indulgent or self serving donations. He recalled Helen Goold and Mrs Sage as examples of excessive requests and praised an optimistic view of handling lemons. He traced his own path from a Conlee sawmill toy maker to a renowned speaker. Members hope he will be reassigned to Oshkosh’s Main Street church by Racine conference.
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Morris Tu. Eversz
First Methodist Church
Mr. Eversaid
Helen Goold
Russell Sage
Mr. Everst
Mr. Evers
Wes
Conlee
Chicaco & Northwestern
Main Street
Oshkosh
Racine
W.N. Jamieson
Everar
Unin
Clergy Attend District Methodist Conferences
Rev W N Jamieson Rev James Charm and Rev B T White pastors of three Oshkosh churches left for Racine where Bishop Luther B Wilson opened the district conference today. Delegates and alternates plan to go later. The German Methodist district conference opens in Milwaukee September 15 with Rev J P Kepeiler attending.
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W. N. Jamieson
James Charm
B. T. White
Racine
Luther B.wilson
First Church
Milwaukee
J. P. Kepeiler
German Methodist Church
Wautoma to hear arson charge against saloonkeeper
Oscar Larson a saloonkeeper at Learville faces a preliminary examination in Wautoma Wisconsin on the arson charge for a fire August 3 that destroyed a large portion of Lohrville. State officials Atty Gen John F Baker and Deputy Fire Marshal W F Finnegan present the case. Prosecutors say Larson also tried to burn his woodshed on August 18 but failed and then succeeded in burning half the town in a later attempt.
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Wautoma
Wis
Oscar Larson
Learville
Lohrville
John F. Baker
W. FE. Finnegan
Larson
Packing Plant Planned Near Madison
Over 200 farmers from Grant, Iowa Green Dane and Sauk counties gathered in Madison to organize a new packing plant with 500000 dollars capital. If state permission is granted, the plant will be built on the city outskirts near the United States Sugar company facility.
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Madison
Wis
Urant
Iowa
Green
Dane
Sauk
United States Sugar Company
Gold Train Carrying 80 Million in Treasure Ships for Britain
A special seven express-car train bearing nearly 80 million dollars in gold and securities left Portland for New York to bolster British credit. The shipment includes 11.65 million English sovereigns and 7.85 million in U S coins, with bonds totaling 31 4 million. A different route was used, guarded by armed men, and the New York bankers reacted cautiously, noting the unprecedented size amid a period of weak demand.
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Associated Press
Portland
Haliifax
Maine
New York
United States
England
Halifax
Worcester, Nashua & Portland
Bangor
N. S
Fortland
Great Britain
Aeroplane Gift Promises Wisconsin Naval Militia Support
Governor Philipp receives word from President Hrawley of the Aeroplane Club of New York that a standard type aeroplane will be donated to Wisconsin naval militia at Milwaukee. The national club intends to add funds to reach 2,540 for an officer and mechanic training. This effort aims to foster state military aviation as part of national defense, with over 3,590 raised to back the movement.
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Madison, Wis
Philipp
Hrawley
Aeroplane Club of
New York
Wisconsin Naval Militia
Milwaukee Station
B. G. G. Hassel
Milwaukee Yacht Club
National Club
Aeroplane Club of America
Next meeting to Oshkosh in Fox River Valley group
At the Lutheran Young People's association annual convention in Appleton on September 7 officers were elected with Oshkosh receiving the next convention. Arthur Zieberl of Oshkosh was named president Edward Polinow of Appleton vice president Frieda Dickman Green Bay Green Bay secretary Frieda Dickman Green Bay served as treasurer Lydia Steinke Oshkosh was among officers. Appleton won the silver cup for athletics Green Bay earned the danger for largest attendance. This was the first meeting held in the news.
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Appleton
Wis
Lutheran Young People’s Association of
Fox Fiver Valley
Oshkosh
Arthur Zieberl
Edward Polinow
Frieda Dickman
Green
Lydia Steinke
Oshiikosh
Green Bay
Cotton Market Nervous After Hesperian Affair
Nervousness over the international situation sparked by the Hesperian affair weighed on the cotton market at the open. Liverpool rose, while local futures fell then steadied as selling eased. October near 3.75 and December around 18.09 with prices recovering from earlier lows.
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Associated Press
New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Man Killed While Hunting Near Pound Wisconsin
John Ermis twenty one was accidentally shot and killed yesterday near Pound while hunting with companions. A Chicago youth, one of the party, discharged a gun that fired into Ermis's head, causing immediate death. He was the son of a well known local family.
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Marinette
Wis
John Ermis
Pound
Chicago
Ermis
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