British Forces Face Renewed Trench Warfare On Western Front
British armies in France push toward the Hindenburg line from St. Quentin to beyond Cambrai as defenders reinforce vast trench mazes and a 70 foot wide canal. Australians hold a ridge between Bellicourt and Bellenglise while German outposts near Havincourt Moeuvres show cracks. Tanks and fuse shells threaten defended positions.
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France
Hindenburg
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Havincourt
Moeuvres
Bellicourt
Bellenglise
Allies in Siberia Capture Gunboats
Japanese troops with American and Chinese units have left Habarovsk for Blagovestschensk. Gunboats captured from the enemy on the Amur river accompany the expedition, piloted by Japanese.
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Siberia
TOKYG
Habarovsk
Blagovestschensk
War Office
Amur
Navy and Marines Induction Halted for Objectors
Olympia reports that no conscientious objectors will be inducted into the navy or Marines, following an order from the provost marshal general.
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Olympia
Navy
British Repulse German Attack Near Gavrelle and Voormezeele
Field Marshal Haig reported British forces repelled a German assault southeast of Gavrelle with heavy bombardment support. British positions north of Moeuvres were strengthened after a minor operation, and a segment of the old line southeast of Voormezeele was recovered. Raids west of Bellinglise and east of Neuve Chapelle were driven off, with progress noted east of Vermand and a local attack near Little Priel farm repulsed leaving prisoners. In Amsterdam, Carl von Helffrich resigns as German ambassador to Russia.
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Gavrelle
Field Marshal
Haig
Moeuvres
Voormeezeele
Flanders
Bellinglise
Neuve Chapelle
Vermand
Little Priel Farm
St Quentin Siege Advances as Allies Close In
Gen Haig steers new offensive from Gouzeaucourt to Easigny Grand to force fall of St Quentin. British and French lines close in from three sides while Balkans see Serbian Greek and Jugoslav forces press Bulgarian troops east of Monastir.
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Haig
Limile
Gouzeaucourt
Easignyle-Grand
St. Quentin
Allies advance on multiple fronts in Palestine and Macedonia
British and Indian cavalry trap 40 000 to 50 000 Turkish troops between the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee as Allenby’s forces push north. Haifa Acre and Es Salt fall, with prisoners mounting beyond 25 000. In Macedonia French and Serbian armies press along the Vardar toward Prilip and Doiran, capturing trains and materials as Bulgarians retreat.
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Allenby
Palestine
Jordan
Mediterranean
Nazareth
Sea of Galilee
Amman
Pedjaz
Jerusalem
Es Salt
Haifa
Acre
Hussein
Man
Hedjaz
Macedonia
Vardar
Prilip
Drenska Planina
Gradsko
Monastir
Lake Doiran
Mogila
Kanadartsi
Kalyani
Demirkopa
Koynsko
Zurinchet
Yourgeurs
Kicheve
Vardar Valley
Blagovyeschensk
Amur
Vladivostok
St. Quentin
Oise
Vendeuil
Traveey
Hindenburg Line
Cambrai
Bandit Still At Large After Great Northern Train Hold Up
Police and sheriff patrols failed to locate the lone bandit who robbed Great Northern train No. 355 two miles south of Mukilteo at 8 40 p m Monday. Bloodhounds from Monroe could not track him as deputies warn he may head toward Snohomish. Loot valued at about 4000 dollars, with the robber described as a Southern youth under 25, wearing lamp black and armed with a revolver and flashlight.
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Great Northern
Mukilteo
Monroe
John Stringer
Snohomish
Seattle
Everett
Vancouver
Rayburn
12Th Ave. W
McLean
H. L. Chapman
W. 75Th St
Chapman
Brown's Bay
What This Date Brought in War
War calendar entry for September 24 across years 1914 1915 1916 1917. notes German bombing of London with six killed and 20 injured in 1917, Zeppelins raids with 30 dead and 110 wounded in 1916, Greece mobilizes in 1915, and French occupation of Peronne in 1914.
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London
England
S. F. to Care for Fighters' Families
San Francisco officials propose a city charter amendment backed by Mayor Rolph to levy 2 cents per $100 of assessed value for three years to fund relief for families of soldiers and sailors in the war, aiming to raise about $100,000 annually.
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San Francisco
Rolph
Styles for Women and Misses in Slender Silhouette Suits
Suits for women and misses designed to meet every fancy with slender silhouette. Made from men s wear suiting in satin or velour or serge. Trimmed with fur on collars and cuffs or with self material collars. Many are tailored and button trimmed.
Simba by Stewart Edward White
Mystery and adventure set in Africa blend hunting travel and romance with war intrigue. The tale follows exploration and pursuit in exotic landscapes and keeps to the author’s clean engaging style. Suggested for men women and boys. price 1.40 at The Book Nook Upper Main Floor.
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Stewart Edward White
Africa
McCalls Magazine Special Offer Closes Soon
McCall's Magazine announces a new enlarged edition with subscription options including two years for 1.25 and one year for 0.75. The offer is mailed direct to homes and will be assisted by Iss F. B. Riggs on pattern troubles on the lower main floor all week.
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Iss
F. B. Riggs
McCall Pattern Aid
Coffee Deals From Four Retailers On Fourth Floor
An advertisement urges daily coffee use with price offers from Perfection Coffee Kon Marche Coffee and Mayflower Coffee. Prices include 2 lbs 98 cents, 3 lbs 1.00, and 4 lbs for 98 cents with per pound costs as low as 25 to 40 cents.
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Perfection
Kon Marche
Middy Suits Offered at Low Price in Wash Dress Section
Offered at a low price while the lot lasts Middy Suits of white twillgood quality and well made. Most convenient for home wear. Wash Dress Section Third Floor.
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Axminster
BON Marche
Bleached Muslin 20c a yard at Bon Marche seconds
The Bon Marche offers bleached muslin at 20 cents a yard in seconds, with 1,500 yards total in lengths up to 10 yards. No more than 10 yards per customer and no delivery. Lower main floor.
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BON Marche
Red White and Blue Barrels Collect Fruits for Gas Masks
Uncle Sam requests peach plum prune and apricot stones to be dropped in red white and blue barrels placed outside stores. The collected stones will be used to manufacture gas masks for soldiers.
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Sam
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