Apponyi cites fault in foreign policy over Washington envoy
Budapest papers relay Count Albert Apponyi’s parliamentary speech blaming the foreign minister for not appointing an ambassador to Washington. He says the Austro-Hungarian absence harms diplomacy and hopes the United States may offer services once peace arrives. Rumor says Apponyi might accept if offered.
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London
Budapest
Albert Apponyi
Washington
Atlantic
United States Administration
United States
Count Apponyi
America
Allies Routed Says Berlin Coup Shifts War in Dobrudja
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Mackensen engineered a dramatic turnaround in Dobrudja as German Bulgarian Turkish forces encircle and drive back Romanian troops southwest of Topral Sari near Constanza. Bucharest confirms the invaders backed by more than five miles and still retreat.
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London
von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Roumania
Mackengen
Constanza
Black Sea
Danube
Berlin
Topral Sari
Bucharest
British Apology Over Cebu Neutrality Violation
Washington reports Britain formally apologized to the United States for a destroyer stopping and searching the Cebu near Manila within the three mile limit. The British said fog prevented distance judgment and compelled surrender of passenger and freight documents. the incident is now closed.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Philippines
Cebu
Manila
Carabao Island
Giant dam bursts killing hundreds in Bohemia
The Hannwald dam collapsed above Gablonz in Bohemia causing massive destruction in the Weissendesse valley. About 250 bodies, many children, have been recovered as rescue work continues amid widespread property losses.
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Berlin
Hannwald
Gablonz
Bohemia
Weissendesse
Villa in big raid: Villa and band seize Chihuahua City
General Bell reports Villa's Saturday assault on Chihuahua City ended with capture of the penitentiary governor's palace and other federal buildings. He allegedly freed over 200 prisoners and took more than 16 wagonloads of arms and ammunition, delivering a balcony speech promising liberty. Carranza troops reportedly evacuated with Villa.
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Washington
Villa
Chihuahua City
Bell
el Paso
Mexico City
Juarez
New London
Conn
Chihuahua
Mexico
Trevino
Carranza
Six-Cent Bread in Chicago
Chicago authorities report a new six cent bread price scale to take effect September 28. A loaf resembling the five cent size will be sold at six cents as wholesalers move to raise prices. Despite counsel against price increases under anti trust laws, a major firm plans the change and others may follow.
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Chicago
French Win At Verdun In Renewed Assault
On the 213th day of the Verdun battle the French renewed combat north of the Somme driving several hundred yards of German trenches. Two attacks targeted Thiaumont and the eastern Vaux-Chapitre woods, with German authorities acknowledging ground loss.
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London
Somme
Verdun
Thiaumont
Vaux-Chapitre Woods
William J Calhoun Dies in Chicago Residence
William J Calhoun former minister to China died at his home 1810 Astor street following a relapse from a stroke of paralysis suffered a month earlier. In Keokuk Iowa a bursted tire injured driver Louis Corbeille and his mechanician Thomas Colemeyer in the 100 mile Macomb race.
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U. S
China
Chicago
William J. Calhoun
Astor Street
Calhoun
Keokuk
Louis Corbeille
Macomb
Thomas Colemeyer
German Leaders to Confer Ahead of Reichstag Opening
Berlin Sept 25 The reichstag set to reopen Thursday will be preceded by confidential talks in the next days between foreign minister Gottlieb von Jagow and party leaders.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Gottlieb von Jagow
Riots Destroy Streetcars as Strikers Clash with Police
Wild rioting by strikers disrupted surface car routes in New York on Wednesday. Many cars were wrecked and a score or more of rioters were arrested. Police in plain clothes chased mobs, sending some to hospitals as passengers suffered injuries from flying bricks and bottles.
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New York
Serbs Press Offensive in Greek Theatre as Bulgars Evacuate Monastir
Serbian, Russian, and French forces drive the Bulgarian right wing from Greece toward the frontier and press on toward Monastir. Bulgarians evacuate Monastir, some forces withdrawn toward Uskub, after Florina’s fall and gains near Kamakchelan. French and Russian troops clash with Bulgars near Kenale as front lines reform. In other news, German and Austrian forces strike Russian positions before Kovel, claiming the capture of Zarecz with numerous prisoners.
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Saloniki
Greece
Monastir
Uskub
Florina
Albania
Kamakchelan
Lake
Ostrovo
Kenale
London
Kovel
Berlin
Zarecz
Germans Sink A Transport In Mediterranean Action
Berlin reports a German submarine sunk an enemy transport carrying troops in the Mediterranean on Sunday. An Austro Hungarian plane bombed the French submarine Foucaul in the southern Adriatic. The Foucaul crew of two officers and twenty seven men were rescued and captured by naval aircraft.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Adriatic
Foucaul
Release of 88 Teuton civilians aboard China steamer
The state department received word from Consul General Brittain in Sydney that 88 civilians of the Teutonic powers seized unlawfully on the American steamer China in the Far East have been released. The action followed a firm protest by the United States to Great Britain.
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U. S
China
Far East
Washington
State Department
Brittain
Sydney
Great Britain
New Tax Put on Belgium
Amsterdam reports German authorities impose a new tax in Belgium requiring all bank notes to bear a special seal for a small fee. The measure targets currency handling and raises financial burdens on residents and institutions.
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Belgium
Amsterdam
Kaiser Arrives at Kovel Front in Push Against Russians
Copenhagen reports Kaiser Wilhelm arrived at the Kovel front as Von Hindenburg plans an offensive against Russian forces. Advices indicate a major drive may be imminent on the East Front.
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Copenhagen
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kovel
von Hindenbarg
French Fight at Combles Captures Houses and Prisoners
North of the Somme near Combles French forces seized well-defended German positions and took 100 prisoners including three officers. Franco-British captures since July 1 total over 55,800 with 384,000 by French troops. Berlin, via London, reports quiet on the Western Front aside from artillery and grenade exchanges.
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London
Somme
Combles
Berlin
France
Western Front
Meuse
New Son for U. S. Minister in Peking
A son was born to Mrs. Paul Samuel Reinsch wife of the United States minister to China in Peking on September 23. Mrs. Reinsch was Alma Moser of Ashland Wisconsin before her marriage.
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Peking
Paul Samuel Reinsch
United States
China
Father and Mother Shot by Son in Chicago
In a fit of anger over supper William Schuetz shot his parents Mr and Mrs Kasper Schuetz in Chicago. Surgeons say Mrs Schuetz probably will die.
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Chicago
William Schuetz
Kasper Schuetz
Phoenix Fire Destroys Towns Buildings. One Man Dead
A blaze sweeping the business and half the industrial district of Phoenix New York destroyed eighty two structures and caused losses over 1 million dollars. One man, James E. Goodwin aged 72, died in the flames. Looters appeared as relief crews fought the ten hour fire aided by Syracuse and Fulton. The incident left food shortages and widespread devastation among mills banks hotels and the post office.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Syracuse
N. Y
Phoenix
Fulton
Sweet Brothers
Duffy
Burrough
Phoenix National Bank
James E. Goodwin
Many Air Battles Waged on Western Front
London reports say forty eight aeroplanes were shot down on the western front in the last 24 hours. Aerial combats occurred from Havre to the Vosges with 29 engagements in the Somme region. Paris claims French fliers had the upper hand while Berlin says results favored Germany.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Havre
Vosges
Somme
Bermuda Storm Ravages Hamilton with Wide Damage
A severe storm swept Bermuda causing extensive damage across the colony. Many buildings suffered. Trees were uprooted and electric light and telephone communication were disrupted leaving widespread disruption.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Batavia II Seized by German Warships at Zeebrugge
The Batavia II steamer of the Batavia line was seized by German warships and taken into Zeebrugge. The interception occurred amid naval tensions on the coast of The Hague and marks a bold move by German forces in controlling shipping avenues.
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the Hague
Batavia
Zeebrugege
Cincinnati Markets Report of Grain Live Stock Prices
Cincinnati market listing shows corn white and yellow prices across grades No 2 to No 4 with ear varieties, hay timothy and clover bids, oats and wheat quotations, eggs prime firsts and seconds, live poultry prices for roasters broilers fryers and ducks, cattle shippers and butcher ranges, bulls calves hogs and sows with varied bids. Note the abundance of detailed per-unit figures and standard market terminology.
Submarine Warfare Activity Raises Alarm Across Atlantic
Review of official reports to the State Department shows Central Powers submarines sunk 126 merchant ships from July 14 to September 20, including 42 neutral vessels. Submarine warfare has sharply increased in the last two weeks, following a renewed German action after the Sunsex settlement.
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New York
State Department
Germany
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for recovery
In Des Moines Iowa a woman recounts illness four years earlier when doctors warned surgery was needed. Her husband opposed the operation and she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, improving enough to work again. She urges others to try the remedy before surgery and offers to consult with the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Blanche Jefferson
Lyon St
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Magistrate Censures Noise From Night Phonograph Incident
A London magistrate comments on a woman seeking process against a man who smashed her window at ten o clock due to a phonograph playing at night. He calls the noise vexing and troubling and wonders why more windows were not broken. The quote reflects temper and public disturbance considerations. An advertisement touts Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills with a sample offer from 872 Pearl Street New York.
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Fordham
London Globe
Wright
Pearl Street
N. Y
Not Stationary. Lady Mary and servant mock hair tease
A playful exchange in which Lady Mary jokes about hair length and a servant offers to lend hair, delivering light homely humor in a period dialogue. The line showcases social banter and character dynamics without conflict or action.
First Girl and Second Girl Define Biology in Playful Exchange
In a light dialogue the first girl asks what biology is and the second girl retorts that it is the science of shopping. The exchange frames biology as a playful classroom question about everyday life.
Life as faith: actions define belief in daily conduct
A saying emphasizes that personal conduct shapes religion more than creed. It asserts actions carry greater weight than stated beliefs, urging consistent ethical living as the true measure of faith.
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Shoote
Cincinnati
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Dean
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