Parisian Corporal Andrea Wins Mention for Medal
Corporal George Andrea of the French army, promoted and recommended for a medal, fought in Lorraine near a village where he led six men to recon. In a market square German troops attacked. Andrea seized a saber and killed two enemies, seized a banner, then sprinted a quarter mile to rejoin his unit with the flag.
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London
George Andrea
Harry Porter
The
Chronicle
Bordeaux
Andrea
Lorraine
Rome
Allies Fail To Drive Germans From Aisne Lines
Paris dispatch reports that Franco British forces renewed assaults against German entrenchments between the Oise and the Aisne but failed to dislodge the defenders. Meuse fighting remains severe as allied attacks continue along the Somme front with a detachment reaching Peronne.
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Philip Sims
Paris
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Alene
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Olse
Somme
Reye
Peronne
Cholera Threat Presses Austrian Army
Vienna reports nine Asiatic cholera cases as the epidemic nears Venna. The first cases involve wounded Galicia veterans brought to Austria, signaling a fresh outbreak within military circles and raising fears for troop safety.
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Vienna
Austria
Venna
Galicia
Nuns Arrested in Belgium After Pro-German Address
Forty nuns in a German convent at Hornbeeck Belgium were arrested by Belgian authorities after addressing villagers in support of Germany and denouncing King Albert.
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London
Hornbeeck
Belgium
Germany
Albert
Forts at Przemysl fall as siege guns advance
Russian siege guns from Lemberg reduced Przemysl's five forts today and seized part of the Cracow railroad while occupying Chyrow junction, threatening 600 miles of Galician rail lines. Troops pushed westward, crushing the Austrian line as reinforcements arrived.
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Przemysl
War Office
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Chyrow Junction
Prince Frederick William asks for underwear for troops
Berlin dispatch reports Crown Prince Frederick William telegraphed from Berlin via Rotterdam and London urging the collection and quick forwarding of woollen underwear and socks for his soldiers. It notes he recently asked a Berlin newspaper to gather tobacco and cigars for the troops as well.
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Berlin
Rotterdam
London
Prince Frederick William
Zeitung Ammittag
Fola
Wilhelm
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City Should Run Bus Line Says Erickson
Councilman Erickson urges city operation of a bus service to secure permanent, reliable transport for Lake Burien riders. A committee will reject George Gunther’s offer of two buses for terminal-to-city trips unless the city is allowed to operate them. Erickson would take over the buses and pay Gunther if the city gains control.
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George Gunther
Lake Burien
Erickson
Gunther
German Cruiser Emden Bombards Madras Harbor
The German cruiser Emden entered Madras harbor at 9:39 a m and fired nine shells over about 15 minutes. One shell hit oil tanks causing two fires while the telegraph office Sea men s club and several trucks were struck before Emden withdrew.
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London
Madras
India
Emden
Seamen's Club
Chamber Pushes Port Change for Battleship Repairs
The chamber of commerce seeks to move the repair work on the battleship from Mare Island to Bremerton or nearby Iremerton, aiming to accelerate completion and support local industry and jobs.
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Chamber of Commerce
South Dakota
Iremerton
Mare Island
Nosebleed First Aid Instructions From Healthogram
A physician advises applying pressure to the nostrils near the nose bridge and leaning the head forward. If bleeding continues, the nose fills with blood and clots within minutes. After 10 to 15 minutes, gradually release pressure and keep the clot undisturbed for an hour or more.
Austria Not Yet Whipped by Russians
Skirmishing continued today beyond Przemysl on the Cra cow road with Austrian forces holding Peczow Dynow and farther west. The Austrian second line was rushed to the front and looked more formidable than since the invasion began. Russians heavily reinforced and the war office called the situation excellent.
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Przemysl
Cracow
Peczow
Dynow
War Office
Hanson Challenges Jones to Debate on Lorimer
North Yakima Wash Sept 24 Ole Hanson progressive senate candidate challenged Senator Weeley Jones to tour the state with him and defend Lorimer Archbald and Stephenson. The crowded speech split the crowd with supporters and hecklers amid chants of go on and shut up. Hanson urged free discussion and honesty in public office and announced plans for state development before heading to Beattie for another rally.
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Ole Hanson
United States Senate
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William Lorimer
Senate
Archibald
Pennsylvania
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Jones
Lorimer
Archbald
Neens
Hanson
Ole
Senator Jones
Beattie
Beacon Hill
Yakima
Ole Hancon
Suffrage activists forceful in political outreach across state
Miss Margaret F. Whittemore and Miss Anna McCue of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage lead a busy slate in North Yakima and beyond. They address the Women's Progressive League, the Women's State Republican Club, and the Women's Commercial Club, with a nationwide push to defeat Democratic candidates for Senate and House.
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Anna McCue
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
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Women's Progressive League
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Women's State Republican Club
Alaska
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McCue
Women's Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Socialist Headquarters
United States Senate
House
Democratic Party
Patrolman Shot in Los Angeles Domestic Threat Case
Patrolman R V Murray was near death from a bullet wound after confronting John Hermann who he tried to arrest for threatening the life of a rival for a woman’s affection. Hermann wounded Murray during the attempted arrest in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
R. V. Murray
John Hermann
Roumania Prepares for War as Military Takes Control
Roumanian cabinet reshuffle places military party in command and mobilization is reported likely within a week. The king nods to war against the Austro Hungarian ally bloc with possible invasion of Transylvania and faces abdication pressure amid pro German ties.
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Transyvagia
Germany
Military Council
Englishwomen form and equip regiment for Red Cross nurses
London notices urge women to form and equip a firing line regiment while lawn tennis and cricketing men agree to serve as Red Cross nurses. A Britons plea calls for self sacrifice and duties, with a second ad seeking help before enlisting for German gore, Box H, 691, The Times.
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London
Red Cross
England
J. H. Farmer
Mandesley
Gore
the Times
Honeymoon Submarine Hero Leads U-9 Action
The North Sea attack on three British cruisers by German submarine U-9 is described as a honeymoon celebration for Lieut. Weddingsen, commander of the submarine. He married at the Shetland islands during repairs, returned to his command, and soon afterward went into action.
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Hogue
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Johnson
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Berlain
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Shetland Islands
Enthusiasm Unchecked Says German Troops In France
Berlin reports from The Hague dated Sept 24 that German troops remain enthusiastic despite hardships and unfavorable weather. They are fighting magnificently in France, repulsing numerous Allied attacks and forcing the center to retire at several points while an attempt to envelop the German right failed with heavy losses.
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Berlin
Hague
War Office
France
British Land to Aid Japanese In China Deployment
Tokyo reports that British infantry have landed at Lao Shan bay to support Japanese land operations against Kiao Chau Germans. Troops sailed from Tientsin under Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Barnardaton and a general assault on Kiao Chau was anticipated later in the month.
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Tokio
Lao Shan Bay
Kiaochau
Tien-Tain
Nathaniel Barnardaton
Kliaochau
Europe Buys Wheat Here in Northwest and Oregon
European buyers including English interests purchased 6,000,000 bushels of wheat in Washington and an equal amount in Oregon as prices lag Chicago. The wheat is reported to be shipped via the Panama Canal to Europe. Portland and Puget Sound traders acted quietly to avoid a market spike.
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Northwest
Chicago
Washington
Oregon
Panama Canal
Europe
Portland
Puget Sound
Austria Loses Three Vessels Off Dalmatian Coast
A Trieste dispatch reports two Austrian torpedo boats and a destroyer sunk by mines off the Dalmatian coast near Italy. The loss occurred as World War II events unfold.
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Austria
Rome
Trieste
Corriere Bella Zera
Beecham's Pills Price Not Raised Says Manufacturer
Apropos of rising costs Beecham's Pills maker Sir Joseph Beecham states he has not increased prices and sees no reason for any future rise. No change is expected from Beecham's Pills according to the producer.
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Beecham
Joseph Beecham
Dancing Becomes Favorite Home Amusement This Fall
The article touts at home dancing as the popular pastime with new simple guides and music from bands and orchestras. It highlights a Hornless Grafanola home outfit from Eilers Talks Machine Company offering 30 Dance Lee sections and easy monthly payments to bring top records into homes.
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Bostons, One-Steps, Etc., Are Now Available. He Eilers Talks Machine Company
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Universi Street
Germans Retreat from Northern France Under Allied Pressure
The London Times reports German forces are slowing their retirement along the northern French line under Allied pressure. They are inflicting damage on the country as they withdraw.
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London
Mans
France
London Times
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