British Forces Break Through German Lines Near Ypres
British troops advanced along the Ypres Menin road amid a massive artillery duel described as the war's fiercest barrages. Five lines of fire pounded German positions as airmen support swooped at low altitudes to machine gun infantry. gains included a forward push nearing a mile with heavy fighting around Iverness copse Glencorse wood Nonne Bosscher wood and Dumbarton lakes.
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Aemy
Amzacs
Iverness Copse
Glencorse Wood
Nonne Bosscher Wood
Dumbarton Lakes
Wells Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Conspiracy Trial
The Wells trial ends without a verdict as defense attorney Vanderveer portrays Wells as a peace advocate opposing conscription. Judge Noeterer cautions jurors on the conspiracy charge tied to hindering wartime policy. The trial adjourns with a courtroom demonstration dispersed and jurors sent to deliberate.
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Wells
Vanderveer
Daniel Webster
David Starr Jordan
Jane Addama
Wickersham
Neterer
United States
Dr. Strong
Noeterer
Haig Reports Complete British Drive Success at Ypres
Marshal Haig announced complete success of the British drive across the Ypres Menin road with heavy enemy losses and light British casualties. He said local attacks northeast of Langemarck secured objectives and that German counter attacks failed due to concentrated rifle and artillery fire.
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United Press
London
Marshal Haig
Ypres Menin Road
Tower and Hamlets
Langemarck
Haig
Havrincourt
Lens
Illinois Man Sells Orchard Crop For Nearly 48750 Dollars
John 8 Shea of Jerseyville sells his 260 acre orchard apples east of Jerseyville to L M Travis of Pittsburg Pa for about 48750 dollars. The crop totals roughly 15000 barrels at 3 25 dollars per barrel.
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Illinois
ST. Louis
John 8. Shea
Jerseyville
L. M. Travis
Pittsburg
Left Limb Proves Valuable for Woman in Suit Victory
Addison New York September 21 Mrs Cora Wendt wins appellate division ruling collecting 2600 dollars over an accident that broke her left leg. This leg has yielded her a second fortune in four years in compensation.
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Addison
N. Y
Cora Wendt
Premier So Quick on Feet He Cracks Boot
A London newspaper reports a woman witnessed Lloyd George in Cockspur Street and heard a distinct crack across his left boot. The piece notes the premier is quick on his feet and comments that leather is a treacherous fabric today.
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Y United Piere
London
Lloyd George
Cockspurst
Star Want Ads Show Many Home Bargains Listed
Readers scan Star Want Ads for numerous home bargains including furniture appliances and general household items at discounted prices. Local shoppers seek deals on beds dressers sofas and kitchen essentials amid clearances and weekend listings.
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Star
Cronholm delays U S visit over Germany inquiry
Folke Cronholm former Swedish chargé d affaires says he will postpone his trip to the United States while the matter is investigated. He denies supplying German intelligence and rejects claims of any decoration or promises from Von Eckhardt. Cronholm, now on leave in Sweden, plans to visit California once cleared. He denounces Mexican newspaper reports alleging he acted in Germany's interests.
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United Press
Mexico City
Folke Cronholm
von Eckhardt
Germany
United States
California
Amerian
Cronholm
Nasty medicines warned against for children
A health note cautions that children should avoid pills powders and nauseating compounds as long as bowels are regular. It endorses mild laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, praised as pleasant tasting and non narcotic, sold for 69 cents a bottle with a free trial offer by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
W. Bh. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
How to Destroy Catarrh Germs and End Catarrh Forever
A historical ad claims catarrh is a germ disease and Hyomel air solution cures it by destroying catarrhal germs in the nose and throat. The seller asserts the remedy penetrates membranes, relieves discharge, and ends the disease, with a money back guarantee from Martell Drug Co and others in Beattie and nearby areas.
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Martell
Ooder
Beattie
Vicinty
Corsets from Royal Worcester and Rhodesa with elastic supports
Royal Worcester American Lady and Rhodesa Corsets offer four and six strong elastic supporters in sizes for slender average and stout figures. The fittings emphasize durability and tailored support for a range of body types.
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Royal Worcester
Wilson appoints labor commission to ease coast strike
President Wilson names Secretary Wilson to head a commission to study labor troubles in the Coast and mountain states. Mediator W. T. Boyce says shipyards could be back to normal before the secretary arrives. Parties seek a permanent settlement after past temporary work resumption and avoid deadlock despite citations delaying progress.
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Wilson
Mountain States
W. T. Boyce
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