German Presses Push Nonmilitary German Government
Amsterdam reports that German papers discuss forming a civilian government free of military control. Centrists may decide bloc influence at a Monday meeting as Social Democrats lose faith in Chancellor von Bülow. Cologne dispatch notes a city council call for greater bread production and fairer distribution amid shortages. Captain Von Salzmann in the Vossische Zeitung claims the new German front remains intact.
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Cologne
von Salzmann
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Berlin
Navy mobilization plan assigns 15000 navy and 6000 marines monthly
Secretary Daniels announces a draft based system to fill Navy and Marine Corps ranks. Navy will field about 15000 men monthly with 1400 added monthly after four months. 15000 of the Navy quota may enlist with special skills, others drawn from the draft. Marine Corps get 6000 monthly for four months then 1400 thereafter. Recruitment centers called mobilization centers will operate in specified districts with local boards enacting enrollments. Navy stations include New Orleans for Louisiana and Mississippi, Oklahoma City for Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas, St. Louis for Arkansas Missouri and Kansas.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Daniels
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
St. Louis
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa unit asks to skip Fourth Liberty Loan drive
Des Moines residents urge the State Council of Defense to excuse them from subscribing to the Fourth Liberty Loan They propose donating 500 dollars to relief funds instead of the 3500 per person. Separate dispatch reports missing helpers are traced to Florida where Lieut Walter Smith and Sergt Thomas OConnor are reported seen alive near Naples after wandering in the Everglades since Thursday.
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Iowa
State Council of Defense
Tampa
Fla
Dorr
Will Metz Fort Face Same Fate as Namur and Liege
Major General Maurice weighs Metz fortress defense in a Daily Chronicle article. He argues the fortress armament may resist howitzer fire but permanent defenses will not hold against heavy gas and shells, while Allied fronts have already shown success at Namur and Liege.
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San Antonio
New York
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Oe Line
Wireless on Tanks in St Mihiel Battle
Major George Patton led American tank units at St Mihiel as they first used wireless gear and carrier pigeons for back messages. Soldiers faced long hours without food or sleep amid the rush of heavy wagon trains and constant alarms as Allied troops pressed the assault.
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My Junius B. Woon
San Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
St. Mihiel
George Patton
San Francisco
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Baker tours Paris aviation field and ports viewing supply system
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker visits the aviation field in Paris and inspects ports and the service of supply. He says the system from docks to central storage has expanded vastly and meets the demands of accelerated troop shipments, noting American officers’ confidence and efficiency with optimism about further visits to England and France before returning home.
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Newton D. Baker
General Headquarters
England
France
United States
Associated Press
Baker
Crowder tightens drive against draft slackers in ship yards
General Crowder announces more than 20,000 draft registrants have been removed from Emergency Fleet Corporation lists. He says local draft boards, the Shipping Board and the EFC will cooperate to target men avoiding service by working in shipyards and related plants. Conference with Schwab Hurley and Vier aims to enforce selective service rules for workers in shipbuilding and equipment, with removal from classifications for those not putting in time.
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Emergency Lect Corporation
Cro | Wost
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Emergency Meet Corporation
General Crowder
Charles M. Schwab
Edward N. Hurley
Charles Vier
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Crowder
German Poster Sneers at America Aids Bond Drive
A German government poster belittling the United States and backing the Fourth Liberty Loan is summarized in Washington. The publicities bureau notes anti American lines and asserts U.S. efforts, with McAdoo backing, will drive bond subscriptions. The drive opens soon with a large corps of speakers. campaigns began early to accelerate momentum over a three week period.
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Jiberty Loan
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England
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Explosion at Woellersdorf Ammunition Factory Kills 382
Vienna reports show 382 workers died in a Woellersdorf ammunition plant blast near Vienna. A wire sparked a powder room fire, engulfing the flame soaked building. Most victims were young women. several others were injured.
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Amsterdam
Woellersdorf
Vienna
Brush and Bread Capture Automotive Trades Cup in Close Five Set Final
The Brush and Bread team defeated Walthall and Walthall to win the Automotive Trades Association Cup in a tight five setter on the Country Club courts. The crowd included Doth army talk and Circle Brush and Bread supporters. The final sparked expectations for next Saturday’s doubles tournament under American Lawn Tennis Association and Red Cross auspices with patriotic medals and certificates for winners who earn the right to challenge Crush and Brand.
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Poxast
Automobile ‘Prades Associaion Cup
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Aleo
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Leonard Lewis Bout Draws Big Interest In New York
New York September 23 Benny Leonard lightweight champion and Tel Kid Lewis welterweight leader meet tonight in an eight round International League bout at Park N Y The weigh in at 141 pounds is set for 3 30 this afternoon Both fighters are evenly matched Leonard's speed and generalship may offset Lewis natural reach and height.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Chaupion
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International League Beaseball
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Camp Pike Wins Southwest Army Baseball Title
Camp Vike clinched the southwest army baseball championship with a second straight win over Camp Funston. Guy Morton, once with Cleveland, struck out ten and yielded four hits as Camp Funston’s bats were stifled. Slattery scored the lone Camp Funston run after reaching third on Hasbrook’s infield out.
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Cleveland
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Milwaukee
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Newushev
Influenza in Sweden Surges Across Nordic Rural Areas
Stockholm reports a virulent wave of what is called Spanish influenza affecting schools and the army. In Bodet garvis 100 cases and 15 deaths are noted, with 68 cases and 568 totals elsewhere. repeated infections occur and immunity is not guaranteed. Norway sees rising cases and forbidden gatherings in Trondheim as doctors mobilize.
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San Antonio
Chicaro Daily News
Chtage Daily News Co
Stockholm
Sweden
Scandinavia
Norrhoten Regiment
Stockham
Norway
Trondhijem
Praise from American commander to YMCA for aid at Michiel
A Paris despatch reports an American division commander commending the YMCA for its support during recent operations at Michiel. The letter notes YMCA services provided to soldiers, including distributing cigarettes, chocolate, patches, and chewing tobacco through division channels, alongside Salvation Army assistance.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Michiel
YM. C. A
Salvation ‘Army
Thousands view body of Cardinal Farley at St. Patrick's
Thousands queued at St. Patrick's Cathedral to view Cardinal Farley lying in state at the foot of the altar. Lines extended to the streets as crowds of soldiers and civilians paid last respects amid plans for a funeral service the next day with Cardinal Gibbons expected to participate.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
John M. Farley
Catafalque
Corn Prices Slump After Illness Reports To Emperor Downgrade Market
Chicago reports that Germany’s emperor weakness and a sudden illness rumor sent the corn market to new lows. Opening futures showed mixed moves with October around 147.5 to 148.5 cents, November near 143 to 146 cents before slipping again as supplies remained tight.
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Chicago
Food Administration
Percy Guessy
Livestock Market Opens Week With Mixed Improvement
Opening week at the Union Stock Yards shows improved cattle prices and steady hog and sheep markets. Notable quotes feature best cows at 77 dollars, calves around 3 to 5 dollars, hogs 14 to 18 dollars, and sheep near 12 dollars, with regional markets in Fort Worth and Chicago reporting varied demand.
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Warsas Clix
Mirketh
Titany Sia
Jplis
Ilge
Ted Atoora
Nteers
Wouchurn Pteers
Vows
Leifern
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Tasliss Seta
Asteara Amd
Privie Southern Bret &Sleers
Tamia
New York Cotton Market Steadies Amid Mixed Reports
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight decline on November and gains elsewhere. Traders noted covering by Saturday sellers and firmer notes from south reports with lower temperatures boosting prices. October reached 1.85 and January 2.128, with gains from Saturday’s levels.
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Rode
New Orleans Cotton Market Edges Up Amid Limited Demand
In New Orleans the cotton market rose modestly amid tight prompt demand and price fixes. The first bale of business showed an 16 71 point gain with October and January futures noted, while activity remained cautious and trading slowed near noon.
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Aravid
Washington
Ssielock
Untitled Local Market and Weather Note
Fragmentary report from Liverpool and San Antonio records shows market figures and weather notes. Mentions cotton and receipts, plus a dated weather summary for a two hour period with rainfall remarks and a Houston area reference.
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Houston
Provision Markets Report From Dry Salt and Bacon Prices
Market notes show quotations for dry salt extras and bacon items including 28 cents for bacon extras and 14 to 16 pound bellies. References to lard and cheese indicate common provisions traded with mixed spellings and unclear brands.
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Ing House
Famey Ste
Markets Report From Jolders and Chicago Produce
Market notes show Jolders' prices Monday across retailers with varied poultry and eggs figures plus butter, potatoes, and vegetables. Chicago figures list butter prices at creamery and store levels, potatoes unsettled with Minnesota and Wisconsin quotes, and poultry notes indicating higher prices for early spring varieties.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Olla Wolk
New York Sugar Prices and Odd Trading Notes
Sugar markets in New York show steady tones with centrifugal at 7.28 and crushed at 10.0. Red iced and powdered terms appear with prices around 9.15 to 9. Where confectioners light and other items are listed, the text also notes a war era focus and a mention of 20,000 corn planted along a river in Windanr, Ene.
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Send
Greentorialepecien
Windanr
Ene
War Revenue Bill Enters Senate Third Stage In World War Era
The massive war revenue measure moves to the Senate after House adoption last week. Senator Thomas of Colorado voices some opposition to the excess profits provision while the finance committee readies its revision and plans to begin work tomorrow with no report expected for about a month.
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House
Ator Thomas
Colorado
Demona
Buying Spirited With Oil and U S Steel In Demand
New York dispatch notes strong market activity as oils and United States Steel attract large buying with heavy absorption of incoming supplies. The report mentions prominent firms and a shift in demand, highlighting industrial stocks amid wartime context and evolving prices.
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Une Stoskimarket
Diecks
Wostarey
Biebes
Ultz
Todd Polit
Yoaul Og
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