Allied Drive Slowed By Weather and Heavy Fighting
Bad weather and stiff enemy efforts slow Allied advance as British make gains and French guns fire actively in heavy combat from Cambrai to St. Quentin. Americans extend lines toward Rheims on the Aisne front while German defense tightens behind the Aisne and Oise fronts.
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British advance amid German counter thrusts near Gouzeaucourt
London reports another British gain despite heavy fighting on the Somme front. The war office says British lines advanced toward Attilly and Vermand while repelling a German push west of Gouzeaucourt. Germans briefly entered trenches at Moeuvres before being driven out. Local fighting continued around Erquinghem and Armentieres with sharp clashes and stubborn defense.
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St Gobain Threatened by Allied Advance on Southern Hindenburg Line
London dispatch reports St Gobain's wooded high ground near the Hindenburg line under threat from Allied outflanking moves toward St Quentin. American and French actions on the Aisne front push Germans eastward after bombardments and patrol activity, with stubborn machine gun nests near Merval and Little Moon remaining.
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Flag display and bands urged for Registration Day
Washington on September 11 prompts Provost Marshal General Crowder to urge flags flying and bands playing on September 12. The appeal aims to add significance to the registration day with nationwide participation.
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Crowder
Germans Using New Gas Shells In France
With American troops in France on September 11, reports state Germany unveiled a new gas shell. The orange sized projectiles rained over about two acres, releasing gas and burning grass after a reportedly initial failure. British forces pressure Gouzeaucourt and Epehy while Lens frontiers hold, prisoners numbers rise for Allied armies. harsh weather turns wintry with rain.
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Illinois Primaries See McCormick Thompson Foss In Spotlight
Chicago on September 11 centers on the Republican senatorial primary. Congressman Mell McCormick Mayor William Hale Thompson and Congressman George Edmund Foss are the focal figures as about 300 000 voters are expected to cast ballots. McCormick campaigns on winning the war, Thompson targets profiteers, and Foss touts hundred percent Americanism. Democratic Senator James Hamilton Lewis is assured renomination.
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Czernin Urges Peace by Understanding in Interview
Count Czernin former Austro Hungarian foreign minister in Vienna interview with Neue Freie Presse advocates peace by understanding and a world order with a league of nations. Cable from Vienna notes a new peace drive by central powers is imminent as Czernin's remarks appear to launch the campaign.
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Food Shortage Uproar Grows in Germany
A Berlin dispatch says the socialist Vorwaerts reports rising public excitement over the critical food situation. German socialists and trade unionists appeal to Chancellor von Hertling for relief, noting food shortage causes physical exhaustion and higher mortality.
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Obstructionists Warned as Connecticut Prepares Draft
Hartford Sept 11 Governor Marcus H Holcomb vows full participation in the next war draft urging 100 percent registration. He stated every agency will be used to swiftly apprehend anyone who tries to hinder or obstruct the registration.
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Marcus H. Holcomb
Connecticut
Austrian Peace Offer Sparks Insulting Reactions
Washington reports ridicule and strong insincerity toward Baron Burian s peace proposal. Officials say central powers pressed Bolshevik indemnity and anti entente terms were disingenuous. U S diplomats insist on military aims before any peace talks, noting American forces in France perform well as they push to crush the enemy next year.
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Crowder Urges Flag Flying on Connecticut Registration Day
Hartford report notes Provost Marshal General Crowder urges nationwide Registration Day celebration with flags and bands. He calls on 18 to 45 year olds not yet registered to present themselves, as Connecticut Governor Holcomb and the State Council of Defense back the appeal and arrange a preliminary observance.
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Marcus H. Holcomb
Sub Treasury Report Shows Surplus Rise in New York
New York September 11 the sub treasury reports a $126000 gain from banks on Tuesday, boosting cash net gain since Friday to $1154000. The report tracks daily cash movement and total inflows for the current week.
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New York
New Haven Weather Forecast Sees Showers Then Warmer
Forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for showers late tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer conditions. Connecticut expected to see rain and rising temperatures, accompanied by fresh northeast to southeast winds. High pressure moving from Michigan toward Vermont brings pleasant weather, while frost reported in New York and Maine. A Mississippi Valley disturbance brings cloudy, showery conditions and warming trend to central districts. Observations list multiple cities with varying conditions.
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