Germans Forceful Retreat As Allied Offense Advances
Paris reports French forces push forward in sectors around Anizy le Chateau west of Laon with the enemy in headlong retreat. Americans cross the Oise Aisne canal and attack Coucy forest as Laon and surrounding positions come under threat from advancing Allied lines.
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Anizy le Chateau
Laon
Lera
Hindenburg
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Aisne
Carlowitz
Oise-Aisne Canal
Coucy Forest
Hindenburg Line
Loon
Chemin
German retreat eyed as trenches widen in Flanders
London dispatch reports Berliner Tageblatt predicting another German withdrawal north of the Lys to straighten lines. It notes Foch may press new offensives on unengaged wings, while winter trench warfare is expected. Foch is described as holding reserves for a decisive strike.
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Germany
Ys River
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Baron von Ardenne
Berliner Tageblatt
Lys
Foch
Kilkenny Kilmore Kilpatrick Kilmore Jokes
A Frenchman at an Irish rail station overhears two locals boasting of their Kil- themed travels. They swap stops Kilmeny Kilney Kilmore and Kilpatrick, prompting the Frenchman to lament wishing to be back in France as he overhears the rambling sequence of Kil- place mentions.
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Ireland
Pat
Kilmory
Kilpatrick
Kilkenny
France
Farmer’s Wife Declines Vote Saying Men Should Decide
A farmer’s wife, rushed between milking, churn, woodshed, and stove, was asked to vote and replied that she did not and that if men can do one thing alone, they should do it.
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London
Hog Island yard faces heavy fines for undelivered ships
Te Fine Shipbuilding Co Philadelphia Sept 7 reports to Attorney General Gregory reveal Hog Island operations were wasteful and the yard will not deliver 50 ships by year end. The American International Shipbuilding Corp faces a 14000 dollar penalty for each undelivered vessel.
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Philadelphia
United States
Gregory
Hog Island
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Americans Take Prisoners Near Romann in Aisne Front
American troops report capturing 40 prisoners near Romann northeast of Fismes. Fighting along the Aisne front remains intense as Americans push forward, enlarging their lines and fortifying positions along the Aiéne canal.
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Romann
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Aiéne Canal
Quite Another Chap in the Kansasity Journal
A quip from the Kansasity Journal features rookies discussing the Kaiser and Nero. One rookie asks who Nero was, and another compares him to Zero, joking that Nero meant a cold man. The line plays on confusion between historical figures and a pun.
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Bill
Wilcox Seeks Wisconsin Governor Nomination
Milwaukee Sept 7 Ray Wilcox of Eau Claire today claims the Republican nomination for governor of Wisconsin against incumbent Philipp. Returns show Wilcox with 168, and Philipp 17092 votes as tallied across precincts to date.
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Eau Claire
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Bama Acer
Fter Palencox
Ilipp
Americans Safe in Sweden Dispatches Tally Refugees
News agency reports 121 Americans among refugees arriving safe in Sweden after fleeing Russia and Moscow. Among them are seven and 72 Italian refugees, sources note, as evacuation moves continue.
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Tion
Moscow
Haveens
Russia
Safedy
Spiker and English in a Paris shop window note
A Boston Transcript item notes a French publication by soldiers abroad titled The Spiker. It recalls a Paris shop window display reading Here one the English, reflecting wartime sentiment and satire.
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Boston Transcript
France
Spiker
Paris
In One Way. Society Finds Its Level in a Street
Baltimore commentary notes that society reveals itself by who stands in good standing on a street and who asserts personal rank, suggesting social posture is tested in public spaces.
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Baltimore
Bears Clash in Fourth World Series Game at Comiskey Park
Boston and Chicago battle in the third game of the 1918 World Series. With a win, the victor gains the series edge as fans pack Comiskey Park for a likely last wartime major league contest in Chicago. Claude Hendrix and Carl Mays list as probable pitchers while both sides field strong lineups. The game opening features Hooper and Flack getting aboard for Boston and Chicago, with early defensive plays shaping momentum.
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Cubs
Red Sox
Boston
Mitchell
Claude Hendrix
Carl Mays
Jima Vaughn
Chicago Hooper
Rf Flack
Rf Shean
Holecher
Ef Strunk
Rainy Day Coal Plans Stir Washington Citizen
A Washington Star snippet shows a cautious man urging savings while a proactive citizen dismisses rainy day concerns. He aims to engage the coal man to prepare for snowbound periods as temperatures dip toward zero.
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Washington Star
German government cautious about publicizing biased press reviews
The New York World notes Bernstorff hid his investment in Marcus Braun's Fair Play to avoid government wishes against public advertising of reviews. The piece comments that at times the German government showed shrewd restraint in handling publicity.
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New York World
Bernstorff
Marcus Braun
Not Grasping in Debate Over a Bill
A humorous exchange shows Hawkins accusing Jarley of grasping for the bill while Jarley defends his persistence. The dialogue centers on a financial request and the challenge of understanding the bill's terms and implications.
Cholera's Spread Traced to Early Portuguese Routes
Cholera was first recognized by the Portuguese in India in the mid sixteenth century. It follows a defined route, progressing at a pace comparable to a pedestrian journey, revealing its steady, directional spread over time.
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India
Vision of 1918 Heroic Home Front Message
In the wartime spirit, a housewife vows to contribute through canning as citizens rally to do their bit. The era’s slogans echo Life magazine’s call to action, urging practical home front support amid looming victory.
The President's Example in Washington Post Opinion
A concise note argues that the President’s example motivates workers, claiming the hardest worker is the one who understands the message. It ties leadership effort to national labor morale and duty. The piece frames work ethic as a guiding public example.
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Washington Post
This Mad Mad World World Notches Upside Down
A brief Cleveland Plain Dealer clip notes an odd incident where Sipegan Inc. arrested a girl for loafing as part of a world turned on its head, reflecting local humor and headlines.
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Cleevland Plain Dealer
Sipegan
Public Opinion Moves to End Bridgeport Strike
Bridgeport readers report a weeklong machinists and tool makers strike condemned as unpatriotic. A war bureau resolution says the walkout endangers munitions and demands a broad campaign to force workers back, while 2,000 of 6,000 strikers have already left the city for other plants.
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Bridgeport War Bureau
Bridgeport
New York State
Wilson
Lebanon Pilgrimage Road Plan By State Police
State Police and State Guards to keep roads open for a Lebanon pilgrimage. Motorcycle squad to patrol approach routes while Connecticut State Guard handles parking at Lebanon. Motorists from across the state expected before 11 am, exercises run until 4 pm with marked windshields for vehicles bound for Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Lebanon War Bureau
Connecticut State Guard
State Fuel Administration
Packers Control Bill Ready for Congress Introductio
Washington sept 7 the bill to implement the federal trade commissions recommendations for permanent government control of the packing industry is finished and ready for introduction in both houses. it proposes presidential takeover and operation of refrigerate cars stockyards and packing plants as a government monopoly. the president could also build new plants any chosen locations. a revolving fund of 500 million dollars is set aside for federal operation of the meat industry.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Talagay Administration
To Prevent Wildcat Schemes in Securities
Washington reports a plan to curb untested securities by wildcat firms. An economic vigilance committee will place volunteers in cities over 15 900 population to check promotions. Officials expect funds to flow into liberty loan bonds and war savings stamps instead.
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Washington
Capital Issue Committee
McAdoo
Farley's Improvement Pleases Pope in Rome Cable
From Mamaroneck New York dated September 7, Rome wires Cardinal Gasparri secretary of state in reply to Monsignor Mooney praising Cardinal Farley health. The pope expresses joy at continued improvement and grants his apostolic blessing.
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Mamaroneck
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Rome
Cardinal Gasparri
Monsignor Mooney
Deser tions Hit German Army Across Several Fronts
London reports describe widespread desertions and mutinies in the German army. About 100 mutineers are said to have been executed in a Silesian regiment, and a Bavarian division was placed in prison after a revolt near the Scarpe. Estimates suggest around 20,000 deserters in Berlin alone.
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London
Rotterdam
Scarpe River
Berlin
Czechs Gaining Power Amid Far East Turmoil
Washington dispatches report growing Czech influence in the Vladivostok region with Russian aid in western Siberia. General Hobarth travels from Vladivostok to meet Czech leaders in Irkutsk to discuss the situation as military opposition is said to be doomed.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Russia
State Department
Siberia
Hobarth
Irkutsk
Six Fatal Aviation Accidents Reported for Week
Washington reports six deaths by accident on aviation fields for the week ending August 31. Fatalities occurred at Call field Texas Chanute field Illinois Carlstrom field Florida Love field Texas and Mather field California.
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Call Field
Texas
Carlstrom Field
Fla
Chanute Field
Illinois
Love Field
Matherfield
Cal
U boats Still Off New England Coast
Two steamships reaching Atlantic Port report encounters with German U boats disguised as fishing boats off the New England coast about 250 miles from port. The British freighter engaged a disguised U boat. shells and a torpedo narrowly missed as the raider fled after a long running fight. The French ship also fought a disguised U boat for nearly two hours, believing they scored a hit when it vanished.
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Atlantic
New England
Public Service Reserve Names Connecticut Local Board
The Connecticut Public Service Reserve announces its state director Leo A. Korper also heads the U S Employment Service. A Community Labor Board in Middlesex county oversees recruiting for 685 workers to meet wartime unskilled labor needs with voluntary enrollment for those not already in war, farming, or railroading.
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Public Service Reserve
Connecticut
Leo A. Korper
United States Employment Service
Kaiser
Community Labor Board
Middlesex County
James H. Bunce
Ernest S. Davis
Charles Anderson
Uncle Sam
Dry Zone Resolution Reported by House Committee
Washington Sept 7 The Kellogg resolution empowering the president to establish dry zones around war industry sites was favorably reported by the House Judiciary Committee today The president could determine zone extents Shipbuilding plants and mines are cited among affected industries The measure was sidetracked when Rep Dyer objected to immediate consideration due to the priority of the revenue bill
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Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Dyer
Missouri
Freighter Piave Launched at Kearny Navy Yard
The steel freighter Piave was launched at the Federal Shipyard in Kearny New Jersey with bands playing the American and Italian anthems. Prominent attendees included Charles M Schwab Governor Edge and Countess Macchi di Celleri who christened the vessel.
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New York
Federal Shipyard
Kearny
N. J
Charles M. Schwab
Edge
New Jersey
Macchi di Celleri
Many New National Banks Chartered This Year
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency chartered one hundred seven new national banks in the first eight months, with total capital of 10.82 million dollars. This compares with 140 banks and 9.71 million dollars in capital for the same period last year.
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Washington
Comptroller
Morgan Demands Refused Over Rail Bond Renewal
Washington reports Director General McAdoo refused J P Morgan & Co demands for nine and three fourths percent interest on a one year renewal of 15 million dollars in Chicago & Western Indiana railroad bonds. Default is anticipated by the railroad company.
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J.P. Morgan & Co
Washington
McAdoo Today
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Waterbury Barbers Propose Rate Hikes
Waterbury officials report barbers plan to raise hair cut prices from 5 to 50 cents at a meeting tomorrow. Massage services are set to jump from 25 to 35 cents, while shaves stay at 20 cents.
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Waterbury
Jess Willard Registers for Draft in Denver
Denver September 7Jess Willard heavyweight champion registered for the draft in Denver registering age 35 and occupation farmer He stated he would not seek exemption and is subject to the wartime conscription process
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Jess Willard
Denver
Col
Willard
Taxation urged to fund war as income over 100000 eyed
Washington hearings on an $8 billion war revenue bill heard Benjamin C. Marsh push for taxing or loaning incomes above $100,000 to fund the war. Marsh said current taxation should cover at least half the cost, backing higher taxes on excess profits and income to support soldiers.
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Washington
Benjamin C. Marsh
Farmers National Committee On
Senate Finance Committee
Marsh
America
Europe
House
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
A Stranger to Him. Ludendorff Decries Rosy Reports
The New York Times reports an order attributed to General Ludendorff, captured and translated by the British, where he laments officers for not delivering encouraging news. He calls this failure remarkable, and condemns painting the situation with a rosy hue over black. He may have reason to complain, yet the last month offered little chance to do so.
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New York Times
Ludendorff
Wheat policy for 1919 guarantees price to farmers
The speaker argues the 1919 price floor of 2.20 dollars per bushel supports the wheat crop during wartime. It warns against assuming 1920 protections, but says any war-prolonged policy is justified for the current year and that future measures will follow as needed. The public will accept a long-range wartime strategy over short-sighted fixes.
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Boston Transcript
United States
Germany and America in Wartime Plans and Attitudes
The text recalls 1915 statements by German figures on indemnity against England and the United States, outlining invasion aims on Atlantic ports and heavy penalties. It notes Zimmermann’s January 1915 submarine war plan, and mentions Mexico, Japan, and shifting alliances as the U.S. and England seek peace while reducing Germany’s submarine fleet.
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Boston Transcript
England
Germany
Herman Schumacher
United States
Atlantic
Zimmermann
Mexico
Japan
America
Carranza
Grain Market Signals Mixed Close in Chicago
Chicago grain prices eased with corn and oats slipping amid lower provisions. Corn futures for October and November settled at 1571 4 and 1671 8 respectively while oats for September to November traded around 705 8 to 733 4. Park and fat products moved with September pork values at 41.40 and 27.00 for lard with October at 41.60 and 26.75. Ribs for October at 23.90 and November 23.77 to 80. End of note urges readers to try a press want ad.
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Chicago
Park
Beer Production Halted By War Measure After December
Washington reports the food administration says beer manufacture in the United States will stop after December 1 as a war measure. The decision follows a Wilson conference with fuel, food, railroad administrations and the War Industries Board. Factors cited include fuel needs, drought impact on feeding stuffs, transportation strain, and labor shortages from the army expansion. The measure advances the halt five months before pending national prohibition legislation. Breweries may operate between now and the final dry law's effect if ordered.
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United States
Food Administration
Wilson
Fuel, Food and Railroad Administrations
War Industries Board
Senate
House
Stock Quotations From Richter Company Board
Quotation listing prepared by Richter Company Bankers and Brokers of New York Stock Exchange members. Central Row Hartford Connecticut bureau reference Charter 2600.
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New York Stock Exchange
Central Row
Hartford
Con
Charter
Stock Market Opens Firm Despite Jewish Holiday Absences
New York trading opens fairly active as many members are away for a Jewish holiday. Steel common rises 1-2 to 111 3-4 in early action, copper and several specials gain. St Paul up 1-4 to 54 1-4. Union Pacific and Reading fall. Late session firm with modest near close gains. Total today 174,300 shares. week 2,451,000 shares.
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Sept
Stock Exchange
Baldwin
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Reading
Baldwin Locomotive
Anaconda
Marine
New Haven
Oe Pacific
Czecho-Slovak Rights and Allied Belligerent Status
Secretary Lansing limits U S recognition of the Czecho Slovaks as a belligerent nation, while Britain clarifies independence is premature. Allies must grant belligerent rights and ensure Czecho Slovaks are provided for in the peace settlement amid Europe reorganization and possible autonomy within a federation.
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Springfield Republican
Lansing
Robert Cecil
Europe
Free Peoples
Ct Ae
Railroads haul 516981 more coal cars than last year
Washington reports railroads moved 516981 more coal cars from January 1 to August 31 this year than in the same period last year. Director-General McAdoo released the figures this afternoon, noting the rise reflects growing ore and coal traffic nationwide.
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Washington
McAdoo
Central Powers May Be Split Up
Washington reports indicate possible dissolution of the central powers into several independent states. Officials note rising unrest in Germany and Austria Hun-gary and foresee lasting Czech Slovak independence, Bavarian–Prussian tensions, and Polish territorial gains as the war progresses.
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St Department
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Ing
Germany
Austria-Hun
America
Austria
Ate
Sofia
State Department
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Prussia
German Empire
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Poland
Gangway for the Tank Men
The New York Tribune notes the halt on volunteer tank corps recruits until draft registration ends and urges an exception for men under thirty one who seek the perilous role. It highlights the need for a sharp selection over broad draft allotments and praises the daring requirements of tank service.
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