Stocks on Exchange Fall Sharply in Broad Decline
New York on September 5 saw a sharp stock market drop with rails leading the rout. Major issues such as New York Central New Haven and St Paul hit multi year or record lows as selling accelerated on margin calls. Total volume neared 1.1 million shares with U S Steel accounting for over a third and rumors of regulatory moves circulating in a tense trading day.
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British tighten line around Lens in minor operation
North of Lens a successful early Tuesday action penetrated enemy trenches over 600 yards, established a new outpost line, with many prisoners taken from second guard reserve regiments. Manitoba and Alberta units gained 2004 feet nearer Lens, while another party pushed eastward to distance German communications. Heavy artillery forced Germans to abandon first line and use shell holes. Evacuations occurred Monday night and Tuesday morning.
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Lens
Eens
Davenport Schools Close Tuesday Over Infantile Paralysis Threat
Davenport Ia Sept 5 The board of health ordered all city schools closed on Dr C S Rosenaw s recommendation and in line with medical society resolutions due to a threatened infantile paralysis epidemic Nineteen cases and eight deaths have been reported in the city over the past two weeks
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Rock Islands
Senate Votes Down Three More Proposals For High Taxes on Profits of War
The Senate rejected three proposals to raise taxes on war profits, including a 60 percent flat rate and a 50 percent minimum, as the fight over war profits taxation moved to a new stage. Leaders expect the bill to keep roughly one third of war profits taxed, with about $1.06 billion more revenue than present.
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Capital Crowds Join In Parade Washington DC
Washington marked a national parade honoring the District of Columbia recruits for America’s army in the battle for democracy. About 26 000 people lined Pennsylvania Avenue from the Treasury to Capitol Hill as President Wilson and a vast official and foreign presence watched the two hour spectacle.
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War on Germany Allies Urged by Patriotic Education
Washington report states the Patriotic Education society calls for immediate U S declaration of war on Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey arguing German secret service relies on Austrian and Bulgarian agents in the United States and warning that delay endangers American homes. It urges full wartime material aid to Italy to push the drive through Gorizia.
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Beglin
Arrest of Grand Duke Michael in Petrograd
Grand Duke Michael Aleksandrovich, brother of the former Emperor, and his wife have been placed under arrest in connection with a counterrevolutionary plot recently unearthed in Petrograd on September 5.
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Air raid on England hits London and Chatham
London reports another nighttime air raid with bombs dropped on the southeast coast and London district. Official figures list 107 naval ratings killed and 86 wounded in Chatham, plus one civilian dead and six injured.
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Naval gunners held prisoners in Brandenburg
Captin Albert Oliver of the Campana and four of five naval gun crew prisoners in Brandenburg Prussia after the Aug six loss to a German submarine. Miller, the fifth prisoner, unaccounted for. inquiry sent to Geneva. The Campana ran out of shells after a four hour duel, was forced to surrender, crew captured, eight gunners and four others later rescued by a French warship. The submarine crew signaled intent to return to base.
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Attacks on American Sailors Reported in Cork
A Cork dispatch to the Chronicle reports gangs of young men attacked American sailors Sunday night. The sailors were accompanied by their sweethearts during the street assaults.
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Kelly Trial Opens Today in Villisca Axe Slayings Case
In Red Oak Iowa Rev L G J Kelly goes on trial for murder tied to the 1912 Villisca axe murders. Iowa Attorney General H M Havner is indicted for oppression in office over grand jury actions. Havner arrested on bond set at 1000 dollars. Jury selection expected to last through the week as the trial proceeds amid broader controversy between Wilkerson and the attorney general.
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Must Win Chicago War Message to Illinois Youths
The state council of defense issues an address to Illinois young men drafted for the colors. America must win the war, preserve liberties, and wage with full force. Trained men are chosen to carry the nation’s hopes, with Illinois pledging loyal support at home to ensure victory and honor.
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Springfield Proclaims Curfew After Streetcar Riots
Mayor C T Baumann in Springfield orders citizens off streets and bans gatherings after rioting damaged six street cars and the office front. A conference with city county and military officials led to patrols with bayonets on main streets and guards at the courthouse and arsenal. Twenty rioters were arrested and are held at the county jail as troops stand ready to move to danger points.
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German warships rake Riga coast in latest naval push
Russian retreat continues along the Gulf of Riga as German warships shell towns north of the evacuated Riga, aiming to cut off the retreat and clear the gulf shore. Russians blow up fortifications at the Dvina mouth and destroy bridges, while German gains include thousands of prisoners and over 150 guns to the south. Austro Italian fronts see violent artillery duels and Italian pressure on Pola, with Austrians seeking aid from Germany. Heavy air raids strike Pola and coastal targets as Haig hammers Flanders.
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Chicago Council Backs Governor on Pacifist Meeting Stand
The Chicago city council approved a resolution supporting Gov Lowden for opposing pacifist agitation in Tivis and urged him to block any future meetings deemed a threat to public safety or disloyalty. The 42 to 6 vote followed a three hour session guarded by police, with Mayor Thompson opposing the measure and allies seeking a quick passage.
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House near vote on war bond bill
Washington Sept 5 The House nears passage of a $11.54 billion war bond and certificate bill in roughly reported form after four hours of general debate With unified support on general features Representative Moore's proposed war expenditures committee amendment may not delay voting beyond today The White House opposes a congressional war committee and Moore pursues a separate bill if his amendment fails The debate centers on whether new loans to allies are essential for funding the war and on maintaining U S financial policy
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Claim wage advance means higher coal price
Chicago September 3 coal miners wage increase triggers higher consumer prices, Illinois operators say after a special meeting of the Illinois Coal Operators' Association They plan to send reps to Indianapolis meetings with instructions to back a miners wage rise if Garfield the government coal administrator approves an equalizing price rise to cover higher costs
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