Camp Lee to be fully completed in ten days
The dispatch outlines Camp Lee’s rapid progress toward completion for 47 000 National Army troops. A second 18 000 draft arrival is planned, with daily bulletins issued from Camp Lee HQ. Officers receive instructions, and leaves for Jewish servicemen are detailed along with recreation and training guidance.
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Camp Lee
National Army
T. A. Faulkner
Reinhart & Dennis
Faulkner
Hightieth Division
Petersburg
German peace conference called off after Luxburg disclosures
United Press reports from London on September 13 that Germany has canceled the long urged German revised Stockholm peace conference of socialists in response to disclosures about the Luxburg affair involving America.
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London
Germany
America
Coal Operators Violating President's Price Orders
Washington reports say coal operators and dealers in several sections are violating President Wilson's coal price orders. Violations in Ohio are described as most serious as a federal investigation proceeds. Homeowners in hundreds of cities struggle to stockpile for winter amid complaints of scarce coal and rising prices. Violations include refusals to sell at government scales, higher prices after secret agreements, and claims of no coal.
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United Press
Washington
President Wilson
The
Fuel Administration
Ohio
Gwentleven
Local coal prices reduced under Wilson policy in Petersburg
President Wilson's coal price fix policy has cut consumer costs in Petersburg. Hard coal drops from about 10.00 to 9.00 per ton, steam coal falls from 8.00 to 7.00 per ton this year. C H Marshal of Jackson Coal & Coke Co. notes no price scale set until government decision, likely this month after Atlantic Seaboard convention in Washington.
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Wilson
Petersburg
C. H. Marshal
Jackson Coal & Coke Co
Washington
Chief Surgeon Expected Here This Week at Petersborg
Expected arrivals at Hotel Petersborg include Major W. W. Gardin and his wife and Major Grubbs. Grubbs appointed Chief Surgeon of Camp Lee and will arrive Friday to assume duties. He previously served in San Francisco.
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Hotel Petersborg
W. W. Gardin
Major Grubbs
Camp Lee
San Francisco
Display Men to Meet at the YMCA on Friday
Local display men are urged to attend a September 14 meeting at 8 oclock in the YMCA to discuss improving shop windows. Merchants and sales staff interested in displays are welcome to participate to boost curb appeal and impressions for visitors.
Thin Ice in Valley Near Winchester Reported
Heavy frost covered numerous sections of Northern Virginia yesterday morning with thin ice forming in some areas near Winchester prompting caution as farmers noted chilly conditions across the valley.
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Winchester
Virginia
Argentina riots threaten war with Germany warns report
United Press dispatch from Washington says Argentina may hold Germany accountable for the Luxburg “spur los versenkt” episode as riots erupt in Buenos Aires. More than a dozen Argentine ships near the submarine zone raise the risk of severed relations if a sinking occurs. Popular anti German sentiment grows while Sweden’s role remains under scrutiny and the State Department stays quiet.
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United Press
Washington
Sweden
Germany
Luxburg
State Department
Foreign Office
Military preserves order in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires on September 12 saw a notable display of police and military forces to maintain calm amid unrest. Reported by United Press correspondent Chas. P. Stewart, the scene underscored a strong security posture with authorities asserting control as events continued on page six.
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Buenos Aires
Chas. P. Stewart
United Press
Hostess House to Be Established at Camp Lee
The YWCA local branch will establish a Hostess House at Camp Lee to aid wives mothers and sisters of drafted men. Plans are under way to create an open comfortable club house run by the local branch for visitors and those training for the trenches in Europe. The facility aims to provide information rest and open house for camp visitors. The Signal Corps Virginia National Guard is ordered to depart for Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama on Sunday September 16.
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War Department
Secretary of War
American Library Association
Commission
United States Forces
Paris
France
Camp Lee
Young Women's Christian Association
Europe
I T
Signal Corps
Richmond
Virginia National Guard
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
E. P. Conquest
Rifles Muster Into State Service Tonight
The A. P. Hill Rifles face inspection and mustering into State service tonight. All members must assemble promptly at B o'clock at the YMCA.
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A. PL Hill
Petersburg Council Knights of Columbus Elect Officers
Officers for the coming year were elected at a meeting last night. Grand knight E. M. Clements deputy grand knight Ro. Franciss chan cellor B. V. Moran recorder W. J. Fisher financial secretary Joel T. Brown treasurer B. C. Bonjonia warden W. D. Kilmartin advocate R. M. Lavelle inside guard J. P. Kilmartin outside guard L. M. Banam trustee P. A. Boton three years organist T. A. Collings assistant warden R. C. Kilmartin. Many membership applications were received, signaling work ahead. A good turnout of officers and Camp Lee soldiers enhanced the evening.
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Petersburg
Knights of Columbus
E. M. Clements
Ro. Franciss
B. V. Moran
W. J. Fisher
Joel T. Brown
B. C. Bonjonia
W. d. Kilmartin
R. M. Lavelle
J. P. Kilemartin
LM. Banam
P. A. Bta Ton
T. A. Collings Istant
R. C. Kilmartin
Camp Lee
Muach
Marked Increase in Police Arrests at Brown's Alley Raid
The morning court heard the largest docket since last November as many arrestees from Brown's Alley raid faced charges. Several received 15 days in jail for misdemeanors. Jas. Till was fined 50 dollars for unlawful pistol discharge and concealed weapons. Multiple individuals, mostly colored, faced misdemeanors with sentences of 15 or 18 days, some discharged or sent to grand jury. Continuous docket items include felonies, state law violations, and a Sept. 14 continuance for W. T. Gray and Arthur Bowling.
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Brown's Alley
Jas. Till
Sandy Harper
Jno. Williams
Geo. Anderson
Prand
Richard Williamson
Wm. Johnson
D. W. Milipen
Beatrice Jones
Lizzie Jones
Martha Baurd
Mamie Williams
Sarah Walker
Mary Mitchell
Lena Davies
Louise Davies
CG. T. Green
Horace Harrison
W Howard Paige
W. T. Gray
Arthur Bowling
Henry Bowling
Imminent surrender of Kornilov feared as Russian crisis deepens
United Press reports from Petrograd on September 11 indicate General Kornilov’s advance on Petrograd has stalled and his unconditional surrender is believed imminent. Provisional government forces are said to have moved to defend the capital at Semrina Lage and Narva.
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Petrograd
United Press
London
Korniloff
Semrina
Lage
Narva
Kerensky Declares Rebellion Suppressed by Mil Commander Claims
Premier Kerensky in a United Press statement says Kornilov ready to surrender and mutiny failed. He outlines reforms to limit soldiers committees to internal affairs behind the lines while military commanders retain supreme front line authority. Kerensky praises Generals Alexei and Verhoftsky as a strong provisional government team. Continued on Page Eight.
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Kerensky
van. G. Shepherd
United Press
Petrograd
Kornilof
Alexeif
Verhofftsky
Knights of Columbus Erect Camp Lee Clubhouses
Knights of Columbus in this city erect three buildings at Camp Lee to serve as clubhouses for campers. A main headquarters building costs about 9000 dollars for social functions, with two additional structures at about 5000 dollars each to be up-to-date clubhouses. W M Kelly, secretary, will oversee all buildings and work. committee members include Tom O Farrell, F A Q Altton, and Edwin Clements.
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Knights of Columbus
Camp Lee
W. M. Kelly
Tom O'Farrell
F. A. Q’alton
Edwin Clements
Virginia Soldier Stabbed in Quarrel Over Cigarettes
Private Joseph Driscoll of Company M Second Virginia was stabbed last night in Anniston during a quarrel over a pack of cigarettes and is expected to die, authorities report in a tragic incident.
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Anniston
Joseph Driscoll
Company M
Secon Virginia
City Officials Get Ten Dollar Monthly Raise
Newport News Virginia city workers including firemen policemen and the police chief won a ten dollar per month raise by the common council last night.
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Newport News
Mayflower Yacht's Whereabouts Unknown Near Saybrook
News item from New London dated September 13 notes the Mayflower yacht carrying President and Mrs. Wilson abroad has vanished from its shown position off Saybrook at dawn.
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New London
United Prexa
Conn
Mayflower
Jews to Observe New Year Monday in Petersburg
The Jewish New Year 4678 will be observed by Petersburg Jews next Monday. The services promise solemn warning and moral reflection on time and life, with the shofar sounding to awaken conscience. Rosh haShana is celebrated as a religious festival, in contrast to civil calendar use for daily affairs.
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Petersburg
Sweden Replies 10 Intrigue Charge In U S Note
Sweden responds to the U.S. expose of German intrigue via its Buenos Aires minister. The note, delivered orally to Secretary Jansvigg, says the affair is not a diplomatic incident since the U S read Luxburg data before publication. Sweden claims Minister Lowen acted without Stockholm’s full approval. Other neutrals also transmitted messages for the Central Powers.
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Washington
Sweden
Buenos Aires
Jansvigg
Akerkielm
Stockholm
Jfar
United States
Lansing
Luxburg
Akerhielm
Lowen
Count Luxburg
Berlin
Market Opens Narrowly With Small Shifts In Stocks
The New York market opened dull and narrow with few changes from the prior close. United States Steel fell 1/8 to 106, Marine dropped 1/8 to 27 1/4, General Motors rose 1/4 to 91, Republic Steel slipped 1/8 to 79, and Tobacco Products declined 1/4 to 70 1/8.
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New York
United States Steel
Marine
General Motors
Republic Steel
Tobacco Products
Woman of 58 Maries Man of 90 in Pinochle Win
In New York on September 13 Margaret Druct aged 58 won an 80 year old husband Louis V F Boin by playing pinochle. The justice marrying them said he could not resist such a strong pinochle player.
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New York
Margaret Druct
Louis VF. Boin
Boin
Weather note for Virginia interior and south regions
Weather forecast notes damp interior tonight with light rain, followed by clear Friday skies. Warmer conditions expected in the southern portion as temperatures rise into the weekend.
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Virginia
Jin South
Russians Halt German Push Toward Petrograd Front
Russian forces sustain desperate, successful resistance on the north front as German advances toward Petrograd are checked. Reports say Russian troops fortify lines near Silamuja and Mason while battles rage, with German withdrawals noted on the Riga Wenden road from Moritzberg and Neukapen under Russian pressure.
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United Presse
Berlin
London
Riga-Wenden
Moritzberg
Neukaipen
War Office
Michaelis to Address Reichstag Friday
Amsterdam reports Chancellor Michaelis will address the Reichstag Friday on American disclosures about the message sent by Count Luxburg from Argentina through the Swedish foreign office. Repor ts reaching here stated today.
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Amsterdam
Michaelis
Reichstag
Count Luxburg
Argentina
Foreign Office
British Patrols Take a Few Prisoners
London reports Haig says British patrols took a few prisoners at night in the Long sector. At Bullecourt near Messines and Langemarck there was hostile artillery activity on the front.
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London
Field Marshal
Haig
Bullecourt
Messines
Langemarck
War party forming in Germany amid peace talks
Rome reports a strong faction led by Von Tirpitz allied with Mecklenburg figures pressing to end peace efforts. The Vatican heard of a sharp political struggle and Pope Benedict’s concern, yet hope remains that German liberals will prevail. Reports also note tensions with Vienna Sofia and Constantinople over authorizing Germany's reply to the pope before dispatch.
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Rome
Germany
von Tirpitz
Mecklenburg
Vatican
Benedict
Vienna
Sofia
Constantinople
Berlin
Korniloff Signals Conditional Surrender Terms
London dispatch says General Korniloff expressed willingness to surrender on certain terms in a Petrograd telegraph dated Wednesday. The Kerensky government reportedly maintains demand for unconditional surrender of the rebel leader.
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London
Korniloff
Petrograd
Kerensky
Australia’s War Debts Top One Billion Says Canberra
New York dispatch reports Australia’s war expenditure up to June 1918 totaling 1.96 billion. The figure was announced by British representatives and cited by Sir John Forrest in the Australian Parliament. Also noted is an expected wheat crop this year of 136 million bushels.
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New York
Australia
John Forrest
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Food Administration
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Sparlos
Hostess House
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Korniloft
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