French Gains South of Somme Reported by War Office
The war office reports further French gains entirely south of the Somme. Berny village and the northern part of Vermandovillers fall to French forces. French troops push along Chaulnes to Roye rail line and occupy outskirts of Chaulnes. Berlin notes large prisoner numbers and a German withdrawal near Peronne. Russian fronts show mixed results with heavy losses for Russia near Brzezany and Zbarow.
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Paris
London
War Office
Somme
Berny
Vermandovillers
Chilly
Chaules
Chaulnes
Roye
Barkeux
Perenne
Sttee
Belloyn- Santerre
Gernan
Berny-ErsSasiierre
Berlin
Clery
Peronne
Galcid
Slata Lipa
Dsiester
Brzezany
Lemberg
Zbarow
Galicia
Volhynia
Carpathians
Subway Workers Strike Paralyzes New York Transit
On September 7 a strike was declared by about 1,500 Interborough Rapid Transit car men out of 11,700. Union leaders warned that the city’s electric transit could be completely paralyzed, with surface line workers in Manhattan Harlem and the Bronx likely to join in sympathy. IRT president Theodore P. Shontz vowed to maintain transportation with police protection and noted only a small portion of employees were unionized.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Co
Ines
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Harlem
Bronx
Shontz
Theodore P. Shontz
Edens Named Chairman of Finance Committee
William G. Edens of Chicago, supreme representative of the Knights of Pythias of Illinois, was appointed chairman of the finance committee of the supreme lodge. Supreme Chancellor Brown announced after a meeting of executive officers. Total Knights of Pythias membership now 760,000.
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Chicago
William G. Edens
Knights of Pythias
Illinois
Supreme Lodge
Order
Brown
Senate Rejects Williams Nomination as Chicago Postmaster
Washington September 7 the senate rejected the nomination of Dixon C Williams to be post master at Chicago at the request of Senator Lewis. Williams, nominated April 22, was a compromise after a long Chicago Democratic dispute and Illinois delegation concerns. Williams declined to comment beyond saying he expected confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Dixon C. Williams
Chicago
Lewis
Williams
Illinois
Democratic National
Ilinois
Americans may join in hunt for Villa in Mexico
Gen Funston said Pershing may allow American troops to join Carranza forces in an offensive against Francisco Villa if the occasion arises. Gen Gonzales has sent a northern Chihuahua force. A 120-vehicle Kansas infantry unit moved from Eagle Pass toward San Antonio to test troop carriers, to replace Illinois regiments in a provisional division.
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San Antonio
Texas
Francisco Villa
Pershing
Funst
Villa
Francisco Gonzales
Carranza
Chihuahua
Santa Clara Canyon
Gene Pershing
Gen. Funston
Gen. Pershing
Gen Pershing
First
Second
Kansas Infantry
Eagle Pass
Tex
Kansas
Illinois
Strikers Attack Foreman in La Salle Plant Incident
In La Salle Illinois on September 7 a mob of cement workers and sympathizers attacked police protecting the Oglesby plant foreman as he moved household goods. Chief Doyle and Officer Malloch were stoned and beaten during the two block struggle. the crowd freed their prisoner and escaped with him.
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LA Salle Ill
Oglesby
la Salle
Doyle
Malloch
Wheeler to Close the Immoral Cafes in Springfield
Springfield authorities move under the Kate Adams law to shut four cafes deemed immoral. Sheriff John A. Wheeler, who cleaned up Sangamon County and shut saloons, issues notices to owners to close or face swift prosecution based on existing evidence.
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Springfield
Ill
Kate Adams
John A. Wheeler
Sangamon County
Wheeler
Bakers Plan to Meet Flour Price Rise in Chicago
On September 7 in Chicago three proposals to cope with higher flour costs were discussed by the National Association of Master Bakers executive committee. Proposals include limiting bread to a ten cent loaf at about 21 ounces, raising the five cent loaf to six or seven cents, and reducing the five cent loaf to about nine ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Association of Master Bakers
Revenue Bill Delay Slows Government Progress
A revenue bill faced delays prompting debate over financial policy. Lawmakers examined funding gaps and potential impacts on services as committees chaired by key officials considered amendments. Local observers cautioned about timing for budget plans and fiscal stability.
Adjourment Delay Possible Over Revenue Bill Fight
Washington reports show the emergency revenue bill faces a long path with stamp tax repeal and changes to the net profit tax for munitions makers. Conferees work through the night on amendments including corporation stock tax, dyestuffs duties, and tariff committee provisions while adjournment is pushed to Friday or Saturday.
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Washington
House
Conference Committee
Ways of Means
Phelan
State Department
Senate
Conference
Simmons
Ready to Settle Mexican Border Question
EW London Conn Sept 7 The formal opening of discussions between Mexican and US commissions brought credential exchanges a general talk and a Friday recess so Luis Cabrera head of the Mexican party may attend to Boston business Secretary Lane hosted aboard the Mayflower as the fleet saluted then the Mexican flag was hoisted and a near 15 gun salute fired The two sides plan to address troop withdrawals and a protocol for future border operations while seeking guarantees of full American rights in Mexico and a Friday recess may occur over the weekend
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London
Conn
Mexico
United States
Luis Cabrera
Boston
Lane
Carranza
Island Purchase May Be Ratified
Washington reports Senate leaders show hope of ratifying the 25 million dollar treaty to buy the Danish West Indies this session. Indications point to a majority in favor, with some opposition over price. Executive session adjourned with a vote expected after further discussion. Party lines and lingering doubts noted.
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Washington
Congress
Danish West Indies
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Cummins
Norris
Nelson
Thomas
Penrose
Prominent In Rebekahs Dies in Rockford
Springfield Sept. 7 Mark Jardine grand patriarch of the grand encampment of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois died Wednesday afternoon at his Rockford home. He formerly served as Rockford mayor and was a long time figure in Odd Fellow circles for twenty years.
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Springfield
Mark Jardine
The
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ilinois
Rockford
J. HL Sikes
Jardine
Odd Fellow
Gasoline Price Cut by Standard Oil
New York September 7 Standard Oil announces a one cent drop in wholesale gasoline to 22 cents a gallon citing increased crude oil production. The move follows ongoing price adjustments in the refining industry.
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New York
Standard Oi Company
Federal Grand Jury to Investigate Prices
Chicago September 7 The federal grand jury impaneled here will investigate the high prices of fruits and vegetables which retail at about twice last year’s level. The district attorney’s office has quietly questioned merchants on produce handling and will present evidence to the grand jury. Cold storage firms shippers farmers and dealers will be asked to explain the price surge and potential price-boosting agreements may lead to criminal proceedings.
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Chicago
Fleming
Noted Teacher of Blind Dead Age 83
The Rev Adam McClelland an Irish immigrant who lost his sight at seven died in Brooklyn aged 83 after nearly six decades as minister professor and teacher of the blind He studied at New York University earned a doctor of philosophy and graduated from Union Theological Seminary He was a Presbyterian clergyman in Brooklyn for 25 years before resigning to teach ecclesiastical history at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Dubuque Iowa where his chair was surrendered in 1904
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New York
Adam McClelland
Brooklyn
New York University
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Dubuque, Town
Order Woman Held to Jury Without Bail
Chicago report states Mrs. Iva Barnes was ordered held for the grand jury without bail after a coroner's inquest concluded she shot her husband James R. Barnes a royal agent for a New York soap company in a park. The couple were divorcing and reportedly met to settle their differences amiably after the shooting.
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Chicago
Iva Barnes
James R. Barnes
New York
Bremen Expected Soon
London dispatch reports the German 9 submarine merchantmen Bremen may reach an American port within ten days likely New London Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
London
New London
Conn
Santa Fe defies Adamson law will be tested in court
E. P. Ripley, president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, said the railway will not comply with Congress 8 hour labor law until ordered by the U S supreme court. He called the act a wage boost for top earners and pledged defiance pending court ruling.
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Topeka
Kan
E. P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Entente Allies in Trade Council to Act in Paris
Washington reports the grand trade council of ten belligerent governments will decide steps on American trade retaliation. No action until Paris authority arrives. Likely action hinges on discretionary powers to deny clearance, telegraph use, and import privileges to nations discriminating against American goods.
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Washington
Entente
Grand Trade Council
Paris
Council
Arrest Policeman on Robbery Charge in Chicago
Fred Hague a 4th policeman and James Flynn a chauffeur were arrested Wednesday on robbery charges and held on $10,000 bonds each for a preliminary examination on Sept. 1. Solomon N Goldberg head of a manufacturing cancer firm says he and widow Mrs. Anna Bennett were beaten and robbed on Sept. 2 after their auto, in a repaired South Side street, was ordered to move by another car with a woman passenger aboard.
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Chicago
Fred Hague
James Flynn
Solomon N. Goldberg
Anna Bennett
Goldberg
Bennett
Mackaye Returns to Chicago From Speaking Tour
Mrs. Jessie Hardy Mackaye campaign manager for Illinois women’s party returns to Chicago from a tour through the 17th 19th and 21st districts where she organized local committees to push Hughes and Fairbanks. In Springfield she planned a busy campaign week at the state fair with a women’s party day and a tent headquarters. She aims to complete statewide organization by district within a month.
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Chicago
Jessie Hardy Macklye
Woman's Party
Illinois
Hughes
Fairbanks
Springfield
Fair Grounds
Blacklist Names Published by Frankfurt Chamber Push
Amsterdam reported that the Frankfort chamber of commerce urged publication of lists of foreign firms barred by Britain. The government complied, releasing the lists to steer German firms toward redress and postwar recovery, per the Frankfurter Zeitung.
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Amsterdam
Frankfort
Murphysboro Man Pleads Guilty To Mail Rifling
James Andersen pleaded guilty in federal court to rifling the mails of registered letters. He was sentenced to a year and a day in Leavenworth penitentiary and fined 100 dollars plus costs.
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Danville
James Andersen
Murphysboro
Leavenworth
National and State Suffrage Policy Debated At Convention
The National American Woman Suffrage Association voted to continue both national and state legislation efforts for woman suffrage, defeating amendments to limit work to either federal or state action. A resolution by Carrie Chapman Catt urged interpreting the constitution to focus on the federal amendment while state campaigns remain preparatory. The issue sparked a three-way debate among advocates for exclusive state action, federal emphasis, and no policy change.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National American Woman Suffrage Association
United States
Association
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Suffrage Association
Laura Clay
Lexington
Clastia
Tlaniah
Paterson
Pittsburgh
L A.m. Torday
Catt
Hye Hate
Cliss Clay
Ida Husted Harper
New York
Raymond Brows
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President Wilson
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