Italian Pressure Near Gorizia Seen as Decisive Battle
Italian forces push northeast of Gorizia in a hard fought phase of the campaign. Cadorna reports Austrians holding Monte San Gabriele as heavy losses mount, with Italian gains threatening the Chiapovano valley and Trieste corridor.
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Rome
Gorizia
War Office
New York
Monte San Gabriele
Cadorna
Bianaiza
Chiapovano
Trieste
San Gabriele
Petrograd
Russia
1917 Crop of Grain Will Exceed All Past Records
United Press reports in Washington that 1917 crop prospects point to record yields. Wheat may reach 668 million bushels, corn around 3.25 billion, with spring wheat and other crops also forecast higher than 1916. Weather and frost risk remain factors.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Washington
Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board
Thompson and News Hit With Libel Suits in Chicago
Mayor Thompson and others file libel suits against Chicago newspapers and individuals. Chicago Tribune seeks 560000, Chicago Daily News 250000 against publisher Victor Lawson. Former Secretary of War Jacob M Tueckinson sues for 206000. H M Merrick and Arnold Jaerna of the Security League seek 200000 each.
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Trimune
Lntted Press
Chicago
Sept. T
Thompson
Chicago Tribine
Chicago Daily News
Victor F. Lawson
Jacob M. Tueckinson
H. M. Merrick
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National Security League
Arnold Jaerna
Preacher as Pastor at Methodist Conference
Associated Press dispatch from Wausan Wisconsin reports Bishop Mitchell addressing the eastern Wisconsin Methodist Episcopal annual conference on September 7. He argues the era of the star preacher is past and the church now demands a true pastor in leadership and service.
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Wausan
Associated Press
Wia
Mitchell
La Follette Plan Defeated In Senate Vote War Tax Debate
The Senate rejected Senator La Follette's amendment to raise income taxes on fortunes and set higher surtaxes, part of a broader war revenue battle. Proponents argued for wealth conscription while opponents warned of overreach, with supporting votes from several named senators.
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Associated Press
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Senate
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Borah
Brady
Granni
Hardwick
Eli
Hasting
Johnson
California
Innes
Kenyon
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Poindexter
Revd
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Sutherland
Thompson
House
Adamson
Georgia
Wilson
United Press
Washington, D.C
Finance Committee
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Yeelertion
Kenry J. Holly
Gemaceat Amt
Enrvon
Heruhard Johnsen
Smid
Auestan
Pune
Lneup
United States
Russian treason trial cites leaked correspondence
In Petrograd today, the Soukhomiinoff treason trial reveals letters between the former war minister and others. Witness Maksrat and Colonel Eva testify about alleged Buspicinus acts and contact with Emperor William, showing intimate relations and potential high treason. The testimony paints a complex web of liaison and alleged actions during Berth era.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Soukhomiimot
Jim Andronikoemt
Makara
Eva
Maksrat
Brentn Gold
Soukhomiinoff
Miasalevort
Berth
Emperor William
Henktnstaint Qinner
Souk 7 Hominoft
Miasales Ot
American Officer slain in air raid on hospital
United Press dispatch reports a deliberate air raid on a Harvard medical unit hospital killing an American officer and wounding five staff members and ten patients. The hospital, part of the Harvard unit in Keven, France, faced a heavy bombardment alongside a British hospital. Additional details remain unconfirmed.
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United Press
Lot
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Nan Alen
American Medical Corps
Harvard
Jtarvard Ute
Ameren
Hositals
Hed Crows
New York
United Preas
St. Louis
Keven
France
Tarvard
Cleveland
Congressman Seeks Pay After Enlistment Notification
Washington dispatch reports Representative LaGuardia of New York faced denial of July pay after enlisting in the army signals corps in August. Sergeant-at-Arms Gordon has ruled no entitlement to additional congressional pay for that period. LaGuardia vowed to pursue the matter to the end of the war.
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Associated Pr
Washington, D.C
Rresaman
Army
Gordon
Laeguardia
New York
Signal Corps
Lagiardia
Government Orders Return to Normal Time in Russia
The government has ordered a switch back to standard time from summer time, effective immediately in Petrograd. The change aligns with the Ortinder 14 new style calendar, with a further one hour advance planned next year from March 1 to October 1.
American Wealth Six Dollars More for Every Average Man
Washington report notes that average earnings are rising with about six dollars more per person. Treasury figures show September 1 totals around 4.7 million in currency assets, and gold reserves remain significant. The national wealth gain is described as roughly one third of wartime output and about half a billion dollars higher than last year.
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United Press
Washington
WOC
Thay
Treasury
United States
Secret session in Storthing on embargo discussed
The foreign affairs committee of the Storthing held a secret meeting in Chrimlanta on a Sept. day. The discussion centered on the American export embargo. Ministers attended but no decision was announced.
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Hy Walted Press
Chrimlanta
T- A Jung
Storthing Sloday
Women Knit to Aid War Efforts in National Bee
Washington reports a surge of wool knitting among American women as they craft mufflers, sweaters, and stockings for troops in France and at sea. Red Cross orders rush to deliver kits by October 1, with knitters paid forty to sixty cents per knit. Naval wives raise funds, and Red Cross predicts two weeks per kit to complete a set for a 200 man crew.
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Riga
Tvina
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Verdun
United Press
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Dvina
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Higa
Geerge Vertin
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Washington
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Texas Cattle Starving Amid Rio Grande Crisis
The Panhandle and Southwestern Stock News Association reports the interstate commerce commission ordered urgent care for starving Texas cattle. Telegrams to Panhandle headquarters indicate action to relieve thousands of head from drought and hunger.
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United Press
el Pano
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Panhandle & Southwestern Stocknews Association
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Southwestern
Texas
Japan to Enter the War at Peace Conference Asked
Reports indicate Japan may join the European war if peace talks trigger a need. The main issue is what price Tokyo would demand for involvement and shipping concessions. Diplomats weigh shipping, steel, and rail improvements as essential before any Japanese deployment, with Russia’s situation kept watchful.
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United Press
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United States
Nels
War Department
Islai
State Department
Russia
Vildivostol
Mangchuria
Siberia
France Saved at the Marne Honoring Joffre Chiefs in Paris Attendees
A wartime reunion recounts the Marne victory with General Porh praising the French armies for halting the German horde. Marshal Joffre, President Pasties, Premier Ribot, and other leaders attend a solemn ceremony near Chateau Marchemont. The scene honors fallen soldiers as trumpeters play a victorious paean beside repaired graves and ravaged fields.
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Porh
Nual
Neral Joffre
Mer
Uesiker
Pasties
Ribot
Joffre
Palntave
Cheney Pelain
Finnee
Coneral Steeg
Chateau
Marchemont
America
Foeh
Leroy
Plot of nationwide conspiracy to aid war effort revealed
Federal grand jury in Chicago probes a broad alleged conspiracy linked to antiwar acts. Investigators seized letters and documents as officials say the ring aimed to disrupt military operations and wartime industries. The probe spans multiple states with leaders identified as Devens associates directing operations.
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Associated Press
Whealington
Reporta Indience
Sterale
Oh Roeverninend
Chicago
Tank
Grand Jury
Grand Juriea
United States
Peta
Auuicher
Alith Agrivilien
Department of Festion
Clyne
Frank
TF Eye
Chicago Bandits Escape From Court Indignity Trial
Chicago bandits refuse submission to court humiliation. Three men Hampden Hughes and Glenn leaped from a second floor window toward the street as Judge Madine and officers watched, in a case arising from a wild incident at the Southlark court house.
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Chicago
Banith
Mwherty
Madione
Bbe Altachen
John Hampden
George Hughes
Alguze Glenn
May play in morning at Algoma Country club windup
The Algoma Country club season ends with a windup event tomorrow afternoon with ladies in charge and men serving. Nine holes or a match may be completed in the morning if needed. Dinner reservations before 9:53 tomorrow morning. Meetings noted for M A Carroll T 4 MacNichol and W Wallen with C N Cameron. Indications point to a lively event.
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MacNichol
Wiliam Wallen
C. SN. Cameron
Fall of Riga Triggers Russian Civic Resolve
Petrograd brace for possible German attack as Riga falls. Red placards appear while troops head to the front. Public anger shifts to arrests of provisional government leaders and royalist plots. American Red Cross workers tour front lines amid praise and concern over rumors. Kornilov to coordinate medical and transport aid. Pine and others barred from a platform at a conference.
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Riga
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Petro
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Selene
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Red Cross
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America
War Department plans mass conscription and training camps
Washington reports outline a winter draft to mobilize up to 500000 men for training camps by June with a larger 1780000 total under wartime measures. Secretary and experts testified before Congress about conscription, with President expected to approve. The draft aims to confirm equipment and mobilization, reflecting past shortages and future needs.
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Washington
Tilliany
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Ander
Waleut
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Ginter
Nerel Crogier
Tadlare
French Cabinet Resigns Amid Urgent Trost Crisis
Verma Vetton Whibbeld reports that the Ribot ministry resigned after a cabinet meeting. President Polnerre urged reform, with both chambers urged to meet. Senate and Chamber presidents were summoned by telegram to Turia for talks on stabilization and reformation.
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Trost- Haweves
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Urbinto
Polnerre
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Senate Aid Chamber of Deputies
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Turia
More Men At Camp Grant Amid Muddy Ground
Chicago third day contingent of 57 men arrived at noon and found Camp Grant's dust turned to mud after days of rain. Sixteen men were assigned to later infantry as muddy fields hindered drills. More rain expected and additional arrivals were promised.
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Rockford
Grant
Lloyd George Declares Victory Hope in War
Premier Lloyd George expresses confidence that America never faced defeat and predicts total Allied victory. He defends submarine figures as accurate, praises Russia’s resilience, and warns Germany’s efforts to sow discord have failed. Sir Edward Carson warns a peace treaty alone won’t secure lasting peace without a real league of nations.
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Pirkenhead
England
America
Lloyd George
Associated Press
Birkenhead
House of Commons
Russia
Riga
Germany
Edward Carson
London
Alma
Edward
League of Nations
Belgium
Adda
Wileson
Decreases in Colleges Hit by War Service Absences
Estimates show attendance declines of ten to twenty percent at eastern colleges this fall due to war service enrollments. Registration figures and enlisted undergraduates are known for each college, prompting some to consider curtailment of programs.
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Associated Press
New York
Drafted Soldier Teaches Bride to Call Signals
Milwrakes Sept. 7 United Press reports a drafted radio operator, William Th. Hawes of Ish renonk Michigan, who learned telegraphy and taught his wife to encode messages before enlisting for Navy duty. The couple planned to join training at a naval base near Lake Huron, but the record is unclear due to fragmented text.
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Willian Th. Hawes
Ishrenonk
Mich
Swaukee Te Enhat
Navy
Lalow
Lake Tuff
Americans in List. By Associated Press
Ottawa Sept 7 The Canadian party Wal bead here today con ining the names of the folowing Amer cans C McGregor Port Kenyaly I Hurar Mich Wounded B Campbell Alden Moeh ROA Leaned Port Washington Wic Mex Clarke Rube Ment and Frank Floppa Cayura
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