Agreement Signed for German Evacuation of Occupied Lands
United Press dispatches from Petrograd report an agreement signed at Vilna by Russian and German delegates for German evacuation of occupied territory. Unconfirmed chatter notes Russian-claimed regions including parts of Petrograd, Vitebsk, Pskov, Chernigov, Kiev, Kierson, and Minsk.
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London
Vilna
Petrograd
Germany
Russia
Petrograd Vitebsk
Pskov
Chernigon
Kieff and
Kierson
Minsk
Poles Czechs and Slavs May Forge Allied Front
Dr. Thomas Masaryk, leader of the Czecho-Slovak national council and commander in exile, said in a United Press interview that Poles, Czecho-Slovaks, and Jugoslavs could form a triple alliance against Germany and Austria-Hungary. He argued shared grievances and geography create strong co operation to aid the Entente and prevent a future European imperial restoration after Germany’s defeat.
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Washington
Poland
Germany
Austria
Thomas Masaryk
Russia
Balkans
Bolsheviks Defeated Near Ukhtinskaya by Karelians
Official dispatches from the Murman coast report German led Bolshevik forces near Ukhtinskaya were heavily defeated by Karelians. The enemy suffered heavy losses and was driven toward the frontier, with over 1000 rifles and much ammunition and boats captured.
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London
Ukhtinskaya
Murman
What Does New Russ Move Mean
The piece analyzes possible motives behind a reported German plan to evacuate Russian territory. It weighs two scenarios a forceful wartime necessity to free troops for France versus a diplomatic ploy to curb Allied intervention and push Bolshevik influence, citing German press and Bolshevik alignment.
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Germany
Russia
France
Lenine
Trotsky
Hun
Bremen Weser Zeitung
Deutsche Politik
East
Allied blows are decreasing German fighting strength at Metz front
American headquarters report a shrinking German force with 87 divisions in reserve plus Austrian units around Metz. Rested divisions vary, while several are aged or exhausted. Air sorties show effective bombing near Metz and key rail junctions at Pontigny, Sablon, and surrounding towns.
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Metz
Woman Leader of passing Battalion Reported fatally injured
London dispatch reports Madame Alexandria Bedschakerna, organizer of the Russian women's battalion of passing, executed at Vitebsk on September 12 for counter revolutionary activity. The Berlin wireless dispatch states the woman was struck.
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Andria Bedschakerna
Vitebsk
Berlin
British Recruiting in U S to End Soon
The Canadian and British recruiting mission in the United States will close its offices on October 12 Brig. Gen. White announced. After that date all Britons and Canadians of military age become liable to the draft and men in the new draft age must enlist before September 29 or face the draft.
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New York
United States
White
Ten Caught in Net After U S Probe of Leather Plant
Ten employees and government inspectors at Rosenwasser Brothers leather factory in Long Island City were arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud the government. A Justice Department statement says 95 percent of leather jerkins for aviators made there were unfit, and the plant had been under federal investigation.
Steamboat St Paul Grounds With 400 Aboard on Mississippi
Steamboat St Paul with 400 persons aboard grounded in the Mississippi River near Quincy Illinois last night. All passengers were removed unharmed. The vessel was en route from Quincy to Canton Missouri.
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Burlington
St. Paul
Mississippi River
Quincy
Canton
Long range American gun shells Metz says German reports
Entente cables report an American long range gun shelling Metz for several days. German officials claim such arms were expected and note Paris bombardment proves long range cannons exist. The gun is said to be at Pont-A Mousson in Lorraine.
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Washington
Metz
Entente
Lorraine
Paris
Pont-Amoussen
Metz Bombardment Reported as City Under Fire
Metz newspapers publish an official report stating that for days the city has been under bombardment from enemy long range guns. United Press had earlier noted bombardment by American artillery and airmen reported shells in the city center. House military affairs committee members were told that nine inch and larger calibers can now shoot into Metz from American positions. Department officials said 7,000 Liberty motors had been produced, 2,500 sent to the navy and allies, and the remainder to the army.
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Amsterdam
Metz
United Press
Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Department
Navy
Army
American Airmen Attack Retreating Germans at St Mihiel
London reports America's first personally conducted battle as 150 U S airmen swooped on a road crowded with retreating German troops. They dropped bombs and fired machine guns, forcing the Germans off one road and driving them down the other.
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London
St. Mihiel
America
Kaiser gambles on peace move
United Press analysis notes Von Hindernburg tightens defenses in Western France as Austria Hungary pushes for a peace conference. It says the Kaiser orders new manpower and gambles on joining a peace congress, risking a dangerous position for Germany while Austria-Hungary presses its bid.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
von Hindenburg
France
Austria- Hungary
Kaiser
Austria
Germany
Belgium
Rhine
Hohenzollerns
Strawa
The Star to Raise Price to Two Cents Saturday
The Star announces a price increase to 2c per copy starting Saturday due to war costs and paper shortages. Street sales in Seattle switch to 2c, while carrier delivery within the city rises to 12 cents a week starting September 30.
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The
Star
United States
War Industries Board
France
Italy
England
Seattle
Seattle Divides for Liberty Loan Drive in North and South Teams
Seattle is split into Red and Blue district teams to win the Liberty Loan subscriptions. North team leaders are W. A. M. Smith W. I. Rhodes and J. W. Spangler while South leaders are James H. Kane A. F. Haynes and Walter B. Nettleton. A massive religious demonstration Sunday September 29 features 40000 marchers and singers led by ministers and Boy Scout messengers delivering orders.
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North
E. V. Shayler
St. Mark's Church
Frank Waterhouse
Liberty Loan
Seattle
H. G. Rosebaum
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Washington
Idaho
Cleveland Traction Expert Won’t Visit Seattle
Peter Witt, Cleveland street car expert, cannot come to Seattle as adviser. He wired Mayor Hanson that he is busy settling traction trouble in Cleveland and endorsed Ford Bacon & Davis to review Cleveland traction property.
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Peter Witt
Cleveland
Seattle
Hanson
Witt
Ford, Bacon & Davis
Cleveland Traction Accountants
Liberty Day Declared For October 12 By Wilson
President Wilson proclaims October 12 Liberty Day to celebrate the discovery of America and spur Liberty Loan donations. He says the day should reaffirm the aims of free government and inspires continued dedication to America’s cause and duties.
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Wilson
Washington
U.S
America
Austria Hungary’s offer still open claims Vienna dispatch
An official Vienna dispatch received in Amsterdam confirms Austria Hungary’s offer remains open. The note criticizes Foreign Secretary Balfour for rash conclusions about central empires’ willingness to discuss peace and notes responses from abroad have not yet arrived.
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Amsterdam
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Balfour
Baron Burian
Austria Hungary
France Rejects Austrian Peace Proposal in Clemenceau Senate Speech
Paris dispatch notes France’s reply to Austria’s peace proposal is Clemenceau’s senate speech rejecting the offer. The document was handed to the Swiss minister.
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Paris
France
Clemenceau
Senate
Haigs Men Succeed in Mad Battle
British forces achieve major gains along the Hindenburg line between Cambrai and St Quentin with Moeuvres retaken and lines advanced in the Lempire Epehy area. Australian troops push further, Greek auxiliaries fight with the Allies, and 10 000 prisoners have been taken since Wednesday morning amid heavy fighting and severe casualties.
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London
Moeuvers
Cambrai
Haig
Lempire-Epehy
le Catelet
Hindenburg
St. Quentin
Benay
Lake Doiran
Cernay
Lempire Epehy
Malassie Farm
Lempire
Epehy
Hulluch
Lens
League of Nations pamphlet to be widely circulated
Viscount Grey's pamphlet A League of Nations will be distributed broadly in neutral and enemy countries, as reported from London on September 20.
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London
Viscount Grey
League of Nations
Allies Gain On 35 Mile Line In East
Allied troops push along a 35 mile front in Macedonia with Serbians moving toward the Cerna river near Rasinbeg and Godiyah. Doiran region reports Bulgarian trench system captured and the city of Doiran now held.�
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London
Macedonia
Saloniki
Cerna
Rasinbeg
Godiyah
Mrewcsko
Lake Doiran
Doiran
French Capture Grand and Essigny Le Grand
Paris reports French troops captured Grand four miles south of St Quentin and Essigny Le Grand, taking prisoners. In the Ailette zone five enemy counter attacks were repelled as French positions expanded north of Allemant and east of Moissy farm. Patrolling units also recovered prisoners northwest of Souain in Champagne.
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Paris
Grand
St. Quentin
War Office
Essigny-Le-Grand
Ailette
Allemant
Moissy Farm
Colored Yankees Buck and Wing for Gen Petain on Metz Front
Gen Petain visited one American sector on the Metz front where Black troops entertained with a buck and wing dance. As he left headquarters a band played jazz and a Black doughboy performed, with Petain smiling and congratulating the dancer and band leader.
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Petain
Metz
Ukrainians Seize 10 Villages and Hit German Train
Dispatches from Petrograd say Ukrainian insurgents blew up a German military train and captured 10 villages. Reports mention Soviet forces occupying Bindovsk and Czech forces taking Bizertski while Bolshevik troops retreat from Crasnofimsk.
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Petrograd
Siberian
Bindovsk
Bizertski
Crasnofimsk
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