German Lines Hold Front as Allies Press Aisne Meuse
Paris dispatch describes a 120 mile front in the Battle of the Aisne and Meuse with German efforts to break the left and right flanks. Allies report gains and reprisal sieges while Verdun and Metz bombardments intensify to near-certain Verdun reduction. Canadian troops move toward Europe as Belgian captures rise.
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Paris
The
Aigae
von Kluck
London
Aisne
Oise
Meuse
Berlin
Verdun
Metz
Verdun-Tour
France
Hnes
Belgium
Woevre
Peronne
Twente Ben Deon
Cambrai
St. Amend
Canada
Europe
German air raid near Paris wounds civilians and misses embassy staff
A Taube aircraft dropped a bomb over Avenue du Trocade ro, near the American embassy chancellery in Paris, killing an elderly solicitor and wounding his granddaughter. Ambassador Herrick and diplomat Arthur Frazier narrowly avoided the blast by minutes while en route to the chancellery. Russians capture Przemysl per Petrograd dispatch.
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United States
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Avenue du Trocadero
Herrick
Arthur H. Frazier
Przemysl
London
Petrograd
Villa Rebels Seek Peace With Carranza as Touch of Crisis Looms
Washington receives a dispatch from Chihuahua City via Consular Agent Carothers reporting General Villa will not pursue leadership in Mexico. The note strengthens hopes for a peaceful adjustment between Villa and Carranza after Villa’s revolt, aligning with Carranza’s pledge not to run if Villa disclaims candidacy.
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Carothers
Chihuahua City
Washington
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
German Offensives and Allied Counter Movements Reported
Reports describe German attacks on the Somme right bank and near Bapaume. Claims include German gains near Verdun and action around Toul, with flanking moves on the Allied left failing and centers quiet. Towns such as Troyon les Parcoheu Mamp des Romaine and Lionville are cited amid evacuations as Russians enter a city steel era.
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Verennes
Verdun
Toul
Troyonles-Parcoheu
Mamp Des Romaine
Lionville
Eironville
Red Cross Self Denial Week Urges Nebraska Gifts
Lincoln urges a Red Cross self denial week asking Americans to give up pleasures and send funds to aid European wounded. Surgeons nurses bandages and hospital equipment are in demand as the organization seeks at least 1 million dollars to sustain its work.
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Lincoln, Neb
American National Red Cross Association
Europe
P.i. Hall
Central National Bank
Lincoln
Nebraska
Turpinite a deadly thing in war tale from France
Miss Ethel Crocker receives a letter from Casimir Poniatowski fighting with the French describing turpinite the new explosive causing instant death. He says sixteen hundred German soldiers were found standing with rifles in their hands as if still taking aim after a turpinite shell hit a trench.
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San Francisco
Ethel Crocker
Casimir Poniatowski
M. Poniatowski
Wilson vows continued effort on Colorado coal strike settlement
President Wilson will press for acceptance of the tentative settlement basis proposed by federal mediators despite a partially unfavorable reply. He stated the question is not closed and will seek further negotiations, not deeming the operators’ response as final. The stance aligns with the Fuel and Iron company and other firms involved.
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Washington
Wilson
Colorado
Fuel & Iron Company
Peace Demonstration Around Grant's Tomb Draws Thousands
An assemblage of several thousand people gathered Sunday afternoon around Grant's tomb for a peace demonstration. Delegations from New York City's leading women’s clubs joined the pilgrimage to the tomb where the general’s words Let us have peace are carved. In the afternoon thousands of peace pennant bearing automobiles led the procession past the site.
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New York
Grant
New Theory Regarding Clay Emerges for Nebraska Readers
A new theory about clay material has sparked interest among readers across Nebraska and nearby regions, signaling fresh discussion in scientific and educational circles. The article notes ongoing curiosity and invites local engagement with the topic.
Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Festival and regional events list
A compiled schedule lists the Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Festival in Omaha from September 30 to October 10, a territorial pioneers reunion in Omaha September 30 to October 3, a Europe peace day of prayer on October 4, the annual business men horse show in Auburn October 13, the Big Four fair in Fremont October 12 to 17, the Fall Festival in York October 18 to 17, and a Democratic barbecue in Hastings on October 15.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Europe
Business Men’s Association
Auburn
Fremont
York
Hastings
Mil ford and Lincoln Checks Linked to Bandit Case
County Attorney Corey reveals the bandit who killed Traut Sanderson and himself was likely involved in a fraudulent check scheme. An envelope of blank checks from Milford firms and three Lincoln First National checks were found in a magazine case. Corey's theory suggests the suspect sought blank checks in Harvard and penetrated the Nebraska and Iowa Grain Co office to obtain them. Traut encountered the bandit before 6 am during elevator engine work and was killed.
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Clay Center
Corey
Traut, Sanderson
Milford
Neb
First National Bank of Lincoln
Harvard
Nebraska and Iowa Grain Co
Traut
Funeral held for Sheriff Charles Sanderson at St Cecilia
Associates pay last respects as the Hastings service honors Sheriff Charles Sanderson killed in the line of duty by an unknown bandit who later killed himself. Rev Father McDonald led at St Cecilia Catholic church with burial in Parkfield cemetery. A large crowd attended including sheriffs from across the state and Warden Fenton. Prior service was held at Clay Center.
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Hastings
Charles Sanderson
Cecelia Catholic Church
Father McDonald
Parkfield Cemetery
Fenton
Clay Center
Fremont seeks funds for cement road west of Missouri
Fremont plans to raise twelve thousand dollars to cover labor and cash for the first two miles of cement road on the Lincoln Highway west of the Missouri river. George F. Wols presented the proposition to the Fremont Commercial club, which will attempt to secure the needed funds with the Lincoln Highway association donating the cement.
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Fremont
Lincoln Highway Association
Missouri River
Fremont Commercial Club
George F. Wols
First icy cold well completed in Richardson county
Has well of ice water in Tecumseh by farmer Y Yelkins of Richardson county. The well 187 feet deep with ninety feet of water at times yields icy cold water, claimed as the first in the area.
Protest against milk price rise in Tecumseh area
Residents of Talmage protest the proposed price hike from five cents a quart for milk. They oppose paying the higher cost and urge reconsideration of the adjustment by the dairymen.
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Tecumseh
Talmage A
Gairymen
Federation Names Officers In State Labor Session
The state federation of labor, meeting here for several days, announced officers led by Thomas P. Arnolde as president and Grace Wright as first vice president, with Fred also named to a top post.
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Federation
Lincoln
State Federation of Labor
Thomas P. Noldé
Grace Wright
Fred
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