Americans Press Into Aisne Region After Somme Crossing
American and French forces push east of Soissons after crossing the Somme at Opanincourt. Units reach near the Aisne with mounting actions along the north bank while German positions on the south are harassed. Reports note intense bombardment north of the Vesle and continued pursuit toward the Chemin des Dames.
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Anule
Priogress
Leuilly
Suissons
Veronne-Hain
Vesle
Villers-do-Prayeres
Aisne
Mismas
Bageavhes
Wismette
Veste
Phateau
Acmal
de Asoc
Itas
Arne
la Liberte
enny-Serny
Americas
France
Wtisne
Oise-Aisne
Chemin Des Dames
Soissons
Americans Out of Russia Move to Vinland
Washington reports that American consuls allied mission members and evacuees who departed Russia on a special train have crossed into Vinland. The update from Consul Haynes on September 3 confirms the crossing and escape from the Soviet area.
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Russia
Washington
Mefely
Vinland
Haynes Act
1919 Wheat price fixed at 2.20 a bushel by Wilson proclamation
Washington set the minimum guaranteed price for the 1919 wheat crop at 2.20 per bushel. A disinterested commission will be appointed next spring to assess whether higher costs for labor and supplies warrant any increase. The memorandum noted the possibility of peace before mid 1920 and outlined plans to maintain a fair return to farmers while protecting the 1919 crop’s market.
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Washington
Wilson
Menorandum
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newport News
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
New Orleans
Galveston
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Astoris
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Great Fills
Pocatello
Spokane
Capt Roosevelt Returns Home from France Wounded
Capt Roosevelt, son of Col Theodore Roosevelt, arrived at an Atlantic port from France where he was wounded in April during the Can tibus capture by American troops. He, with 18 officers and 300 men, was returned to the United States for treatment. His left arm was shattered by a machine gun bullet and he reports a severe nervous condition.
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Atlantic
Rchie Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Cantibus
Lershing
Mien
Roosevelt
United States Helps Avert War Between Nicaragua and Honduras
Nicaragua and Honduras agreed at U.S. request to withdraw troops from their borders and submit the dispute to U.S. mediation via their ministers. In Washington, President Wilson plans to tour for the fourth Liberty loan starting around September 30, with stops likely across the nation during the three-week campaign period.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Hondura
United States
U. 3
Wison
Jenn
Paville
Senate approves Sheppard plan for national prohibition
Washington reports the Sheppard compromise amendment to national prohibition passes the Senate without a roll call. It bans sale of alcohol after June 30 1919 and beer and wine after May 1 1919, with zones around critical plants and coal mines. The measure awaits House action and may endure until troop demobilization.
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Washington
Senate
House
Sheppart
Texas
Haywood and 93 IWW leaders jailed for conspiracy
William D Haywood dubbed uncrowned king of the IWW and 92 others were convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the war effort. Sentences ranged from one year and one day to twenty years in Leavenworth. Fines totaled 2,300,000 dollars across 93 prisoners. some aides received up to twenty years. others lighter terms, with several escaping harsher penalties.
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Chicago
William D. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Federe
Lensvenworth
Kaw
M. Landis
Haywood
Mus
Tayi
US Recognizes Czech-Slovaks as Co-belligerents in War
The United States has recognized the Czech-Slovaks as a co belligerent nation and their national council as a de facto government with authority to direct military and political affairs. Secretary Lansing announced the move after meeting Prof. Masaryk, noting that allied nations already extended recognition and that the Czech Slovaks are entitled to Hague convention rights.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Austria- Hungary
National Council
T. G Masarky
Russia
France
Italy
Lansng
State Department
Wilson
Lansing
Austro-Hungary
Great Britain
Japan
America
Rail workers are raised on wage increases approved
Washington Sept 5 nearly 1 000 000 men or half the railroad employers share in wage increases approved by Director General McAdoo. Track dialabaters watchmen maintenance of way clerks station agents and other low paid classes gain 10 to 30 percent. Garnishment of railroad employees pay forbidden to ease legal work. Nonpayment will lead to dismissal to protect merchants holding bills.
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Washington
United States
Mec-Adoo
McAdoo
260000 Over In August
American navy headquarters announced that nearly 260000 men were transported overseas during August. About a third of this total traveled on American ships. In the second quarter destroyers from one American base escorted 12 troop convoys totaling 77 ships and 171 merchant convoys comprising 1063 ships in all.
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U. S
London
Oil Stations Close Sunday Under Fuel Admin Order
The Standard Oil company instructed employees to follow the fuel administration by closing all fueling stations and keeping service machines off the streets on Sunday. The policy directs mandatory observance across stations and vehicles used by employees.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Fuel Administration
Fire at Army Supply Base Threatens Buildings
Norfolk Virginia September 5 fire at the army supply base under construction was reported to have followed an explosion at the site. Damage was not yet estimated. Philadelphia September 5 also announced 33 new wooden ships added to American shipping in August by Charles Plex vice president and general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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Army
Norfolk
Here
Philadelphia
Charles Plex
Vce
The
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Unveiling Garfield Statue in Long Branch by Granddaughter
A bronze statue of the late President James A Garfield was unveiled in Long Branch by his granddaughter Miss Lucretia Garfield, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harry A Garfield, marking a commemorative ceremony.
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Long Branch
X. JL
James A Garfield
Lucretia Garfield
Harry A. Garfield
Hero Arrival at Camp Dodge for Second U.S. Infantry
Camp Dodge Se Sept 4 announcement stated the arrival of the Second United States Infantry totaling 1,400 officers and men under Col. William G C Bennett. The regulars travel to the camp as part of a military movement reported by local officials.
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Camp Dodge
Second United States Infantry
William GC Bennett
Stanley King Named Secretary to Newton Baker
Stanley King, recently appointed secretary to Newton D. Baker, succeeds Ralph Hayes who went to Camp Meade to train as a private soldier. King is a young businessman whose executive ability was quickly recognized in the war department. He came to Washington a year ago to handle labor relations for the war department and his work led Baker to appoint him to the post.
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Stanley King
Newton D. Baker
Ralph Hayes
Camp Meade
War Department
Washington
Hayes
Beker
Mr. Ing
Biggest War Tax Bill Aims To Raise Over Eight Billion
Washington reports finalizing the revenue measure the largest tax bill in history. The war profits section would raise about 3.2 billion, with a 50 percent top rate on higher income, 70 percent beyond 20 percent invested capital, and exemptions of 3,000 plus 8 percent of invested capital. The package would mainly tax profits from war earnings, avoiding broad consumption taxes on daily necessities.
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Washington
Kitcbin
House
Means Committee
McAdoo
Kitchin
Treasury
Comsulttee
Registration Day Set as Wilson Extends Draft Age
Washington reports President Wilson signed a bill expanding draft ages to 18 to 40 and proclaimed September 12 as a registration day. The third registration of the year, it aims to enroll about 12.78 to 15 million more men, bringing total Americans registered to around 24 million. Registration runs 7 to 9 p.m. with officials urged to ensure polling places stay open. Noncitizens must register unless they are diplomatic or consular staff.
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Washinton
Wilson
United States
Close Wisconsin GOP Primary Teeters Between Philipp and Wilcox
Milwaukee reports a razor tight Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary as Gov. E L Philipp edges Roy P Wilcox with partial returns showing Philipp trailing by a narrow margin. Contests also shape Republican and Democratic nominations across districts, with several incumbents facing challengers while others advance unopposed.
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Milwaukee
E. L. Philipp
Roy P. Wilcox
Wisconsin
Wilcox
Philipp
J. B. Tittemore
Jamer
Spencer Daven
Walter Owen
Jovernor
H. H. Morhlenpah
J. W. Hogan
O. F. Roessler
F J. Exeter
T. J. Ryan
Emi
Dr. Clisson
H. A. Cooper
John M. Nelson
W. J. Cary
C. B Randall
W. HW Whaley
S S
Socralist
Edward Voigt
John Clifton
Oscar Amexinger
J. G Monahan
L. J. Reynolds
Tommaban
John C. Kleczka
W.J Kershaw
E. T. Melms
Kleczka
Kerahaw
The
Patriotic League
W. H. Stafford
J OP
Carney
Victor Berger
Florian Lampert
B. A. Harting
G. H. Thompson
B E. van Keuren
A. L. Sanborn
A. F P. Nelson
Grantsburg
Nelson
A. D . Gillett
Superior
G. M. Sheldon
Tomahank
Worth While Quotation Quotation of burdens and sorrow
A saying on how some people carry past sorrows into present burdens and foresee many future trials beyond what they will actually face. It notes a tendency to dwell on hardship and anticipate hardship ahead.
Prominent Friends and Forgotten Debts Across Loyalties
A brief noting how public figures often say they forgot debts after a prominent friend settles what is owed. The Ohio State Journal cites the habit as a common national lie or coping excuse when obligations are finally paid.
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Ohio State Journal
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