Mob at Olathe hanged alleged slayer of two
Bert Dudley charged with killing Henry Muller and his wife was seized from Johnson County jail by a masked mob. They battered three jail doors, tied Dudley, and hanged him from a telephone pole after a silent, organized raid led by a lone man. Sheriff Carroll and others were overpowered. Mrs Carroll hid keys and summoned aid.
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Olathe
Kan
Bert Dudley
Henry Muller
Johnson County
Olasthe
Stilwell
Muller
Lon Carroll
Dudley
Here
Morer
Carroll
Fire Department
A. G. Carberry
Carberry
Sheriff Carroll
Durley
Withdrawal Taken Up By Conferees
The Mexican American conference discussed withdrawal of American troops in New London but no agreement emerged. Mexican and American commissioners reviewed general conditions in Mexico and awaited Chihuahua developments. The session adjourned with plans to resume discussions on border control and Pershing's troops.
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New London
Conn
Mexico
Chihuahua
Villa
General Pershing
Attacks Reported on Mexican Cities by Trevino Force
General Jacinto Trevino released figures on September 16 attacks on Guadalajara Tampico and Vera Cruz synchronized with Villa Hidalgo assault. Government casualties total 53 while Villa forces lost 200 to 250 with 94 prisoners executed. Authorities noted bandit regrouping in Sierra de la Silla and heightened patrols within ten miles of the city.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Guadalajara
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Villa
Hidalgo
Jacinto Trevino
Trevino
Sierra de la Silla
Commandancia
Hidalgo Day
United States
Hilario Rodriguez
San Bartolo
Durango
Canute Reyes
Margarito Salinas
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
The forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas calls for tonight and Friday to be fair with no major hazards. Temperatures likely mild with light winds and clear to partly cloudy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather outlooks for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee New York and Washington
Forecasts from The Light for tourists show city temperatures ranging from the mid fifties to mid seventies with winds from the west southwest northwest and southeast. Friday is expected to be fair with variable skies and chances of rain in New York and Washington.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Washington
Regular Army division marches toward Camp Mabry at night
The provisional division nears Austin with a 12.4 mile daytime march from the Blanco River to Buda and a 7 mile stretch to St Elmo on Friday. Brigadier General Henry A. Greene reports the troops reach Blanco River on schedule and officers praise their pace and condition.
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Austin
Buda
Blanco River
St. Elmo
Camp Mabry
Henry A. Greene
Camp Wilson
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Quartermaster Corps
John F. Madden
Death Penalty Orders for Thieves Stirs Agua Prieta
In Douglas Arizona on September 21 Colonel A Friajo, commander of the Plaza at Agua Prieta, issued a death sentence for thieves with prior records. Francisco Villareal was executed by firing squad for multiple thefts and a hold up. He urged police to hand Francisco Romero, a convicted thief, to him but Douglas officials refused. Reports alleged a banker and an automobile chauffeur linked to the legalista movement were executed, but unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Arizona
A. Friajo
Agua Prieta
Francisco Villareal
Friaro
Hir
Francisco Romero
Legalista Movement
Convict Escapes Prompt Tougher Prison Rules
Albany report shows 35 inmates escaped since March under Superintendent James M. Carter. Twenty remain at large with sixteen escapes from Auburn prison and ten from Sing Sing, triggering warnings to wardens to tighten inmate restrictions.
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Albany
N. Y
James M. Carter
Prison Department
Carter
Auburn Prison
Sing Sing
Businessmen Seek to Avert New Strike in New York
Seventy five businessmen formed a committee to urge labor leaders to forgo a general sympathy strike with street railway workers, a move tied to a 11,000-strong walkout. Samuel Gompers attended a civic meeting as rioting persisted with police protecting lines. attacks on elevated trains and cars caused injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Citizens’ Committee
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Central Park West
Sixth
Third Avenue
Border Troops Parade Through El Paso In War Strength
National Guardsmen and regulars, 26 000 strong in dust-stained khaki, marched in El Paso in the first full war strength parade of an infantry division in U S history. The 799 officers and 25 941 men from multiple states passed Major General Charles M Clement and Brigadier General George Bell Jr. In a twenty mile long column lasting about five hours with 8000 animals and 1000 vehicles. Municipal half holiday marked by flag adorned stores and homes along the parade route.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
United States
Washington
Charles M. Clement
Pennsylvania
George Bell Jr
Massachusetts
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohile
South Carolina
Rhode Island
New Mexico
Wilson trims list for commissions as New Jersey visit looms
President Wilson spent the day in Long Branch working on official correspondence and campaign plans. He has narrowed the list of men under consideration for several commissions and boards. Secretary Tumulty traveled to New York. Shadow Lawn preparations are made for a Saturday meeting with a delegation of New Jersey business leaders.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Tumulty
New York
Shadow Lawn
New Jersey
Wilson to Speak in Chicago for Wilson and Marshall
President Wilson will address the public in Chicago next month. Senator Ollie James of Kentucky and Brainbridge Colby of New York a Progressive party leader are announced to speak in the central and western states for Wilson and Marshall.
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Mr. Wilson
Chicago
Wilson
Ollie, James
Kentucky
Brainbridge Colby
New York
Progressive Party
Marshall
Socialists Held in Berlin Arrests Report
Zurich dispatch says 150 Socialists were arrested in Berlin for war agitation and, though past military age, were sent to the front.
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London
Zurich
Berlin
United States Declares Neutrality With Roumania
President Wilson signs declaration of neutrality with Roumania amid entry into the European war, reflecting U S stance as the conflict expands. The move marks a shift in American policy while Roumania's actions influence the alliance landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Roumania
United States
Transfers allow border stay for willing Guardsmen in New York
General Funston announced a plan to swap willing border guards with offsetting troops from New York and other states. About 300 men from the Second New York Infantry may remain on the border by exchanging places with regiments eager to return home, under approval by General Funston and Major General O Ry an.
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Second New York Infantry
New York
Funston
O’ryan
Second New York
Clements
Pennsylvania
el Paso
O'’Ryan
New York Infantry
Brownsville
Tennessee
Eagle Pass
Vermont
North Carolina
Walter D. McCaw
Southern Department
Border
Retire More Austrian Archdukes Amid German Pressure
A Zurich dispatch reported three more Austrian archdukes ousted from key commands under German influence. Archduke Eugene, once Italian front commander, becomes curator at Vienna’s Academy of Science. Archduke Leopold Salvator, formerly artillery inspector-general, is named protector of Prague’s Francis Joseph Academy. Archduke Charles Stephen takes the Cracow Academy of Science protector post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zurich
Archduke Eugene
Academy of Science
Vienna
Leopold Salvator
Francis Joseph Academy of Science, Literature
Prague
Archduke Charles Stephen
Cracow
Revolution in Crete Proclaimed by Provisional Government
A Havas dispatch from Athens reports a revolution in Crete with proclamation of a provisional government by the revolutionists.
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Crete
Paris
Havas
Athens
Submarine Issue Before the Reichstag
Berlin reports renewed debate in the Reichstag over submarine policy following published letters between Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and Admiral von Tirpitz. Disputes center on misled figures, prior submarine success, and alleged paper theft, with affidavits and denials fueling a clash among supporters and opponents of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Reichstag
Admiral von Tirpitz
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Valentin
von Tirpitz
Valenti
Admiralty
Bavarian War Ministry
King of
Bavaria
Great Britain
Grossman
United States
Fall Hat Edict Prompts Switch to Felt Hats
Officials announce a new rule requiring all straw hats to be discarded starting Saturday September 23 and urge men to adopt a new felt hat. Leading stores will announce details in Friday's Light, so shoppers should follow those outlets.
German Attacks and Fierce Frontline Fighting Reported
Berlin reports continued hand grenade fighting near Courcelette on the Somme with Crown Prince Rupprecht’s troops. Ground gained southwest of Rancourt and Bouchavesnes was lost after heavy combat. Russian guard regiments press west of Lutsk in Volhynia, with attacks failing except near Korynitza where action continues.
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Berlin
London
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Courcelette
Somme
Rancourt
Bouchavesnes
Lutsk
Volhynia
Korynitza
Battle intensifies in Dobrudja as fronts clash
Romanian and Russian forces push German and Bulgarian troops along the Danube and Black Sea line with heavy combat reported. No new Roumanian gains in Southern Transylvania. troops halted their retirement south of Petroseny and Szurduk pass to form a new position.
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Bucharest
Roumania
London
Dobrudja
Danube
Black Sea
Transylvania
Petroseny
Szurduk
New Zealanders Defeat Germans in Somme Action
London reports say German heavy attacks south of the Ancre were repelled by Zealandia troops with heavy German losses. French gains near Verdun are noted as Meuse sector activity resumes after a lull. Mackensen’s advance in Dobrudja is checked with Roumanian and Russian reinforcements reinforcing position. Conflicting reports from Florina Macedonia and the Struma-Vardar fronts describe fluctuating gains and counterattacks as Allied forces maneuver amid difficult weather.
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Ancre
Somme Front
London
Somme
War Office
Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Thiaumont
Fort Vaux
Chapitre Wood
von Mackensen
Roumanian
Dobrudja
Constanza
Roumania
Bucharest
Sofia War Office
Florina
Macedonia
Monastir
Sofia
Kaimakcalan
French Troops Gain New Frontline Ground in Verdun Sector
French forces report capturing trenches and 100 prisoners south of Thiaumont and advancing 100 yards east of Fort in Chapitre wood. German attacks resume with heavy losses to Allied air forces and repulsed Serbian bayonet counterattacks near Boresnica. Allied gains also noted near Hill 1650 northwest of Pisoderi. General Duport appointed chief of headquarters staff at the ministry of war.
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Paris
Vidun
Thiaumont
Chapitre
War Office
Brod
Boresnica
Pisoderi
Pierre Georges Duport
Ministry of War
Jean Cesar Graziani
Duport
Teutons Meet Resistance in Dobrudja Front
Stubborn resistance by Roumanians and Russians slows Teutonic allies in the Dobrudja frontline. The Romanian front holds in fortified positions as war reports describe continued defense and a drawn tone to the campaign.
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Sofia
Dobrudja
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Weather Forecast
Sheen
Uda
Regular Army
Seate
General Funston
Prince Rupprecht OF
Bhutto
Eastern Front
Luisk
THE
Associated Press
Vardar Or
Struma
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