German Chief of Staff Ousted for Opposing Air Raid Plan
Amsterdam reports Field Marshal von Moltke has been dismissed by the Kaiser after clashing on strategy. Major-General von Vighte-Rhetz is named to replace him as the new chief, amid doubts over Germany’s war aims and the absence of clear good news from fronts in France and Russia.
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Amsterdam
von Moltke
von Vighte-Rhetz
Germany
France
Russia
Berlin
Kaiser
England
Paris Reports Progress In Soissons Area Leads In Somme War
Paris reports progress in Soissons as French forces have captured some German trenches in the Soissons region while the left wing battle continues with no decisive result. The communiqué notes progress between Arras and the upper Ancre valley and between the Somme and Oise with a lull persisting elsewhere and gains near Apremont and the Meuse.
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Paris
French War Office
Soisruts
Arras
Ancre
Somme
Oise
Soissons
Woevre
Apremont
Meuse
Poincare Heads To Front As Allies Hold Line
President Poincare accompanied by Premier Viviani and War Minister Millerand travels to the battle front to personally commend troops for Bravery in the prolonged fight. Rumors swirl that Allies secured a major victory with Poincare to witness final German defeat.
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Bordeaux
Poincare
Viviani
Alexandre Millerana
Alles
Siege of Antwerp Reports Forts Taken and French Retreat
Berlin wireless dispatch says Forts Wavre St. Catharine and Corpnela and Fort Waelhem have fallen. Termonde occupied as a key strategic point. Western flank sees a French encirclement attempt repulsed and forces ejected south of Roye.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. L
Antwerp
Wavre
St. Catharine
Corpnela
Fort Waelhem
Termonde
Roye
Red Cross Ship Sails for Rotterdam from Pauillac
The American hospital ship Red Cross, carrying physicians, nurses, and hospital supplies for the French at Bordeaux and other points, has sailed for Rotterdam from Pauillac France.
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Red Cross
Pauillac
France
Bordeaux
Rotterdam
Casualties in Battle of Aisne Include 727 Men Named
London reports an official muster of casualties from the Aisne engagement listing 55 killed 368 wounded and 109 missing among officers and men with earlier lists focusing on officers.
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London
the Aisne
German Flank Extended as French Claim Ground at Roye and Argonne
British dispatches report German flank positions held near Roye with French claims of progress at several Argonne points. Elsewhere the Aisne battle extends into its third week with no decisive result, while Russians report Przemysl attacked on all sides and two forts taken.
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Argone
Roye
Cracow
Important Battle Fought As Allies Advance On Cambrai Front
French and German lines hold centre with fighting fierce along the left wing of the French and right wing of the Germans. Allied northward push seeks to outflank and reach Cambrai, while Rheims to the Meuse remains relatively calm. An unofficial Russian report says Niemen river battles repulse German attempts in Suwalki region.
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Berlin
France
New York
Cambrai
Nord
Rheims
Meuse
Woerre
Suwalki
Mines Sink Ships in Adriatic Across War Zone
A Roumanian sailing ship and an Italian steamer were sunk by Adriatic mines with heavy loss of life. British officers losses include Brig. Gen. Frederick L. V. Wing of the Royal Artillery. An Italian torpedo boat is reported sunk between Venice and Comacchio, though unconfirmed by officials.
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Adriatic
London
the Times
Rome
General Headquarters
Frederick L. V. Wing
Royal Artillery
Wing
Venice
Comacchio
Adriatic Sea
German disaster claim cited by Daily Chronicle correspondent
London dispatch reports Percival Gibbon stating German cups retreating from Suwalki marshes met their match on the Niemen as a new large caliber Russian gun from Putilloff works impressed artillery experts. In Prussian frontier Druskenik area two of these guns silenced batteries in ten minutes. Antwerp front bombardment resumes with German shells hitting Duffel Waelhem and Lierre. a paper factory sustains heavy damage.
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London
Reuter
Rome
Przemysl
Galicia
Central News
Lods
Suwalk
Russian Poland
Suwalki
Ostrowiec
Petrograd
Antwerp
Exchange Telegraph Company
Koningshoyck
Termonde
Dover
Scheldt
Percival Gibbon
The
Daily Chronicle
Druskenik
Duffel
Waelhem
Lierre
Roumania Plans Neutrality Policy Remains Unchanged
Bucharest reports that Roumania's president of the crown council will request King Charles to cancel this week’s council, stating there is no need to alter Roumania’s policy of neutrality. The move reflects continued isolation from wartime alignments.
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Roumania
London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph
Bucharest
Council of the Crown
Charles
Bombardments, repulsed assaults and air pursuit report
Washington reports Belgian frontier operations with forts south and southeast of Antwerp bombarded and Willebroek repulsed. Paris notes Taube planes near Compiegne heading toward Paris pursued by French aviators.
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Washington
Antwerp
Willebroeck
Paris
Compiegne
Germans Press On In France As Belgian City Holds
French war office reports describe renewed German attacks on the French left wing with limited gains in the center, while Belgian defenders retreat toward the Nethe after five days of heavy shelling near Antwerp. In the east, intense fighting continues at Augustowo as German and Russian forces clash, with cavalry and infantry movements noted and the Russian emperor reportedly moving toward the front.
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New York
France
the Alene
French War Office
Crown Prince
la Grarie
Gerhave
Belgium
London
Seine
Antwerp
Nethe
Petrograd
Augustowo
Russian Poland
Ragsrod
Kalvary
Mariampol
Poland
Thorn
West Prussia
Russians Drive Germans Back in East Prussia Clash
London correspondent reports brilliant Russian bayonet charges push German forces back toward Lyck in East Prussia. Russians also force besieging troops at Aucustone to abandon artillery as genuine infantry battles unfold for the first time in the northern war zone.
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London
C. P. Stark
London Daily News
Petrogred
East Prussia
Lyck
Aucustone
Reuter
Petrograd
Suswalki-Olita
Vilna
Kovno
Paris Roil of Battle Around Roye Center of Fierce Fight
Paris reports describe Roye on the Amiens to Noyon road as a battle center with heights contested by French and German forces. German reinforcements arrived to protect a flank but were repulsed in a continuing struggle seen as decisive. a Bern wireless statement claims the German cruiser Karl sank seven British steamers in the Atlantic.
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Paris
Tere
London
Roye
Amiens
Noyon
Bern
Karl
Atlantic
German fliers gauge Russian soldiers in battle
Berlin reports pilots discuss the combat skills of Russian officers and troops as the war continues. The comments reflect observer views on enemy fighting qualities amid ongoing operations.
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Berlin
Japan’s Growth as Nation Fuels Foreign Sentiment
Miyaoka, ex-councillor and lawyer in Tokyo and Yokohama, argues that foreign communities once felt superior under consular jurisdiction. He cites language barriers and segregation, then notes Japan’s restored sovereignty and war outcomes sharpened mutual knowledge and resentment. A recent exhibition showcased 1,000 kinds of sausages.
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Miyaoka
Foreign Office
Tokio
Yokohama
Japan
Earthquake Devastates Konia Region In Asia Minor News
An official Constantinople message via Amsterdam reports 2500 killed in Konia province Asia Minor. Isbarta and Burdur towns, carpet industry centers, suffered heavy damage with many deaths. A Martinique radio dispatch notes a severe quake felt from Fort de France to surrounding islands.
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Isbarta
Burdur
Asia Minor
New York
Martinique
London
Constantinople
Amsterdam
Central News
Konia
Smyrna
Asiatic Turkey
Fort de France
Alands
Extend Funston's Stay as Vera Cruz Troops Remain
Washington officials say American forces will not leave Vera Cruz before Oct 11 and no transfer date to Mexican authorities is set. Detachments may depart in two weeks while enough troops stay to maintain order. Aguas Calientes conference of constitutionalist chiefs may convene Oct 6 to resolve Carranza Villa Za Pat.
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Vera Cruz
Villa Carranza Cloud
Washington
Fueston
Carranza-Villa
Republic
North Dakota
Guantanamo Naval Station
Wilson
Hrgan
Daniels
Silliman
Mexico
Aguas Calientes
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Siliman
Luis Cabrera
Carl Person Acquitted in Illinois Central Strike Case
Carl Person editor of a labor magazine was found not guilty of the murder of Antone Musser former Clinton police chief on Dec 30 1913. The case stemmed from the Illinois Central machinists strike with Person claiming self defense and alleging a conspiracy by strike-breakers.
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Lincoln
L.carl Person
Antone Musser
Clinton
Person
Ilinois Central
Mulver
Minnois Central
No Peace Conference Planned for Hague Next Year
Washington officials announced that all plans for the third international peace conference at The Hague next year have been abandoned. The statement came from the state department.
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Washington
The
Hague
State Department
Will Go Ahead With Work On River Projects
Government plans proceed despite concerns over river and harbor work. General engineers sent telegrams to fourteen engineers urging urgent project reviews and continued expenditure of up to twenty million dollars for river and harbor improvements.
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Eingineers
Nations Rally Behind Cotton as Buy-a-Base Movement Grows
A nationwide surge supports King Cotton with cities from New York to Milwaukee pledging help. The League of American Municipalities endorsed the buy-a-base plan at Milwaukee, after a suggestion from Mayor Martin Dehrman of New Orleans. Crowds in New York pressed to see cotton displays at the Richmond Underwear Co. windows.
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Memphis
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Baltimore
League of American Municipalities
United States
Martin Dehrman
New Orleans
Richmond Underwear Company
Campbell's Will Challenged by West Virginia Relatives
A suit in circuit court seeks to break the will of James Campbell, the St. Louis railroad promoter, arguing he left no children. Lois Ann Campbell Burkham is named as his daughter, and the petition questions a trust to St. Louis University for a medical school and hospital. The $16 million estate, to be divided after the widow’s death, could swing to the West Virginia claimants if Lois Burkham is not his daughter.
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St. Louis
James Campbell
John FP. Campbell
West Virginia
Campbell
St. Louis University
St. Louie University
Lola Campbell Burnham
Lois Campbell Burkham
Carranza Offered to Resign Despite Conference Opposition
Delegates at the southern chiefs conference rejected General Venustiano Carranza's resignation as first chief of the constitutionalists by an almost unanimous vote. A commission was sent to the national palace to urge him to retain supreme power as turmoil filled the chamber. Opponents of Carranza's withdrawal were cheered by delegates and spectators.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carrance
National Palace
Carranza
Plumbers Indicted in Federal Conspiracy Case
A federal grand jury indicts thirty three officials and National Association of Master Plumbers members for conspiring to restrain interstate trade in plumbing supplies. Named defendants include William McCoach S Barnes and J F Durkin Jr. Trial set for Pittsburgh this winter.
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Erie
National Association of Master Plumbers
Federal
William McCoach
Philadelphia
National Association
S. Louis Barnes
J. F. Durkin, Jr
Pittsburgh
Unprofitable Task Warns Against Low Orchard Prices
A speaker argues that years spent cultivating a fine orchard are wasted if buyers are allowed to purchase at their own price, calling the situation folly and urging firm pricing to protect value.
Ailing Pig Attracts Attention In Local Farm Update
Ailing pig on a farm draws concern as caretakers report unusual squealing and health issues. Farmers seek veterinary guidance to diagnose possible infection or digestive distress affecting livestock.
Leggett Acquitted In Unwritten Law Case At Laurel
After two hours deliberation the jury found Kerney Leggett not guilty of murdering Devon Sharbrough. Cheers erupted as Leggett thanked the jurors and court moved to restrain demonstrations. Speculation swirls about Leggett's wife and the affair tied to the tragedy. He expressed lasting affection for his wife during the trial.
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Laurel
Kerney Leggett
Devon Sharbrough
Leggett
Sharbrough
Brookhaven bank case seeks change of venue
Brookhaven bank defendants F. F. Becker L. H. Haggett J. W. McGrath George Howsky Laula Cohn H Cas sedy Dave Cohn and Ford V Becker face two count indictments for receiving money from the insolvent Commercial Bank and Trust. Special Judge J F Barbour presided as the large crowd packed the court. Defense moves to quash indictments claiming judge Holden biased and a change of venue was requested with 75 percent of summoned witnesses on both sides and the state to produce further witnesses.
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Brookhaven
F. F. Becker
L. H. Haggett
J. W. McGrath
George Howsky
Laula Cohn
H. Cassedy
Dave Cohn
Ford V. Becker
Commerccial Bank & Trust Company
J. F. Barbour
J. B. Holden
North Mississippi Presbytery Holds Session at Batesville
The North Mississippi Presbytery met at the Batesville Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. M. Richardson delivering the opening sermon. B. Leland of Water Valley was chosen moderator and C. Hroome of Charleston served as temporary clerk. Seven preachers and nine elders answered to their names, and two new ministers Morrison Brown of Sumner Charleston churches and H M Perkins of Senatobla Hernando were received.
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North Mississippi
Batesville
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Richardson
Orrwood
B. Leland
Water Valley
C. Hroome
Charleston
Morrison Brown
Sumner
H. M. Perkins
Senatobla and
Hernando
Trains Ordered Stopped Still Run by M and O
Meridian suit by attorney general against Mobile & Ohio Railroad seeks injunction to force six passenger trains to continue operating. Railroad commission announced it will begin taking testimony in Meridian but the two day notice requirement may delay a hearing this week.
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Meridian
Attorney-General
Mobile & Ohio Raillroad Company
Railroad Commission
Women Sell Medallions In Mississippi Dollar Day
Daisy McLaurin Stevens of Brandon president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy joins the Mississippi Dollar Day campaign urging sale of the Davis Quitman medallions to be offered by about 300 banks in Mississippi on Oct 6.
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Jackson
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
Brandon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mississippi
Beggar Attacks Deputy Sheriff Vernon Clark in Noxubee
A severely wounded Deputy Sheriff Vernon Clark of Noxubee county was attacked by Macon John Liston a beggar with both legs amputated below the knees. Liston used a stick and his hands to inflict fatal wounds in a fury.
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Macon
John Liston
Vernon Clark
Noxubee County
Clark
Movement Aims to Bring Champ Clark to Jackson
A local movement seeks to invite Hon. Champ Clark speaker of the house to Jackson for an imminent public address. The effort centers on assembling support in the community and coordinating with local leaders to arrange a speaking engagement.
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Champ Clark
Jackson
House of Representatives
Negro Baptists Adjourn in Mississippi session
The Negro Baptist educational association of Mississippi closed its session in Evansville. It was described as one of the greatest and most important meetings in the history of the organization.
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Evansville
Negro Baptist Educational Association of
State of
Mississippi
Association
Winona Urges Brewer Address October 15
A Winona letter largely signed by farmers and business men asks Gov. Brewer to come to town and deliver an address on October 15 in defense of his administration.
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Winona
Brewer
Mississippi fair plans move forward this season
Plans for a larger county fair have advanced beyond typical progression for this time of year with officials reporting追加 progress.
Mississippi State Fair Directors Meet Ahead of Exposition
Mississippi State fair directors convened at headquarters where Secretary J. M. McDonald reported the event is far along its preparations. He noted a uniform decline in farm implements exhibitions as large dealers agree not to show their wares, while corn and tomato clubs and agricultural departments are progressing strongly.
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Jackson
Mississipp
J. M. McDonald
Association
McDonald
Mississippi
Mississippi Grown Luncheon Cup Offered by Local Businessman
Commissioner Makese announced Carl J. W. Scutter offers a handsome loving cup as prize for best luncheon using only Mississippi products in early November. Judges’ basis includes 20 percent for organization and publicity. three-time winner gets permanent possession. Yazoo County holds a big winter clover sowing rally and a Grown in Mississippi luncheon at the Amuse U Airdome.
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Mississippi
H. EK. Makessee
Carl J. W. Scutter
Blakeslee
Chambers of Commerce
Scutter
Éncagrantina
Yazoo County
Yazoo Theater
Amuse-U-Airdome
B. J. Moore
P. P. Garner
C. H. Williams
Bank of Yazoo City
W.W. R. Ritch
R. H. Douthat
Yazoo Commercial Club
Ohio capitalists visit Natchez for Sicily Leland oil field plans
A group of Ohio capitalists tied to Sicily Leland oil development stop in Natchez en route to the future oil field. Meridian Health Officer M L L Hoye warns Meridian public schools to guard against a diphtheria spread amid reports of three cases. President Hichtower earns credit for campus improvements, including a remodeled mess hall.
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Ohio
Sicily
Leland
Natchez
M LL Hoye
Meridian
Hichtowers
To Fill Vacancy In District Attorney's Office
Legal circles show strong interest in appointing a district attorney for the unexpired Venable term after his election to the fifth judicial district. Governor Brewer pardoned William Warren a white convict and John McNulty a Coxgro prisoner at Parchman state farm. In Meridian Circuit Court Julia Sutberry et al vs Meridian Fertilizer Co proceeds with a $10,000 personal injury death claim for Ed Sutherry. First Baptist Church McComb City hosts rally day with the largest Sunday School attendance.
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W. W. Venable
Fifth Judicial District
John L. Buckley
William Warren
Brewer
John McNulty
Parchman State
Telal
Meridian
Julia Sutberry
Ieridian
Ed. Sutherry
First Baptist Sunday School
McComb City
Church Sunday School
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