British Hold Key Front Positions In Latest Offensive
The British front in France and Belgium remains strong with a new line held firmly. The main action centered near Cameron House south of Polygon Wood as Australian forces press the Germans. North of Zonnebeke heavy fighting continues on elevated terrain dominating large areas. From the British view the offensive situation is essentially steady.
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Belgium
Cameron House
Polygon Wood
Zonnebeke
Germans Spare No Effort to Retain Ground Captured
London reports General Haig noting the enemy made four strong counter attacks between four and seven p.m. to regain ground seized earlier in the day from Tower Hamlets to Cravenstafel Lon. Fighting eased later, but British troops held the positions won that day.
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Associated Press
London
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Tower Hamlets
St Julien
Cravenstafnel Lon
Fightine
Congress to Probe Heflin Slush Fund
Washington Sept 27 The congressional inquiry into Representative Heflin over the fifty thousand dollar Von Gernstorf slush fund advances as Heflin testifies before the House Rules Committee amid pressure from Democratic leaders. If no action by tomorrow the issue may be brought to the floor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
Heflin
House Rules
House
Food Administration to Seek Bread Price Reductions Soon
Washington reports measures to lower bread costs will be recommended to bakers retailers and consumers within a short time by the food administration. The federal trade commission will finish an inquiry into costs as George Tracy leaves for California after starting distribution. Norfolk strikers at the navy yard return to work under a grievance arbitration agreement reached after lengthy talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
George Tracy
Beck m
California
George
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Playwright William Mack and Pauline Frederick Wed in Washington
In Washington on September 27, William Mack a playwright married Pauline Frederick a noted motion picture star. The ceremony united the two creative figures in a public celebration reflecting their prominence in theater and film.
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Washington
William Mack
Pauline Frederick
Power Dam Blown Up by German Sympathizers
Traverse City Michigan September 27 The spillway at the lower dam on the Hoardman River power plant was dynamited causing substantial damage. Government officials blame German sympathizers. Also noted French repulse two German attacks near the Chemin Des Dames with heavy German losses reported.
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Michigan
Traverse City
Hoardman River
Lyeht Company
Pri
Chemin Des Dames
Bank 清 Non-Standard OCR Summary
The readable figures show bank debits and credits including deposits and rediscounts with the Federal Reserve. Amounts listed include 26 000.00 167 255.83 and 604 538.12, reflecting balance entries and cash exchanges.
Retail food prices decline about four percent in July
Washington reports a roughly four percent drop in retail food prices for the month ending July and cites lower flour and potato costs as the main cause. The report notes flour down ten percent and potatoes down thirty three percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Department
William Bennett Leads NYC Mayoral Nomination Race
William C. Bennett gained 220 votes while Mayor Mitchell lost 91 as the recount of votes in the 117th Assembly district completed. Bennett assumed the lead in the nomination for mayor of New York City based on the updated tallies.
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William BI
New York
Willam C. Bennett
Mitchell
Chef
New York City
Town Couple Reports Good Grass Growth
John Reed and his wife visit town saying the grass is growing and healthy. He notes frost delay could allow cattle to winter in the area if it holds off for a few weeks. The first showers started the ferass and the last good rains did wonders.
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John Reed
John
British Ship Wentworth Sunk by German Submarine
British seaplanes bombed German military sites in Belgium on Tuesday night. Reports say the British steamship Wentworth was sunk by a German submarine around September with all aboard presumed lost. about fifty crew members were aboard.
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Associated Press
London
Atlantic Port
Wentworth
Eiscitch
de Wentworth
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