Allied Counterblows Repulsed On St Mihiel Front
French and British dispatches report Allied success on the St Mihiel front with American troops repulsing a German assault east of St Maixent and advances near Nieppe. British gains near the Belgian border and Pagny sur Moselle on French soil near Metz are noted as French and Allied forces press operations. Campaigned actions include raids near Verdun and Savy, with prisoners taken and forts around Metz under threat.
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Paris
St. Mihiel
Picardy
Verdun
St. Quentin
Savy
Champagne
Mesailles
Metz
Pagny
Pagny Sur Moselle
Objection Delays Bond Power Plan in House
Washington Sept 13 Representative Hayes of California objected to giving the president power to regulate or prohibit bond transactions, delaying the Kitchin plan to rush the liberty bond tax exemption through the House. Hayes warned it could depress liberty bond investments, while Kitchin believed the president would not abuse this authority. the debate left the provision undecided as other bill provisions were tackled.
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Washington
Representative Hayes
California
Kitchin
Hayes
Wilson
Mrs Skeels Indicted in Arsenic Murder Case
Lawrence Mass September 13 Mrs Elizabeth M Skeels known as Bessie Mae Skeels of Andover Mass and Bayonne NJ was indicted by the Essex county grand jury for the murder of Florence Gay of Andover by arsenic. The jury also charged her with larceny from the Gay home and she is hospitalized awaiting arraignment.
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Andover
Lawrence
Mass
Elizabeth M. Skeels
Bessie Mae Skeels
Bayonne
N. J
Essex County
Florence Gay
Justas
New Cure For Cooties In WWI Letter
Private Fred G. Jen writes from New York about a nightly disinfectant wash for lice, touted as a sleep aid and soother. He says it helps keep cooties away and lets soldiers dream of home, easing wartime worry.
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New York
Fred G. Jen
Fined For Taking Tips In Atlanta Court
Atlanta authorities enforce the anti tipping law with Will Straighter fined after arrest for begging near the courthouse. They claim they were merely collecting tips from friends, but the court rules tipping is illegal and subject to a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Will Straighter
Double Ace Killed in France Confirmed by Father
Burlington Vermont reports the death of Lieut. W. Hamilton of the American aviation corps in France. The news came via a letter from Lieut. Wil Ross and was confirmed by Rev A. Hamilton, father of the fallen Cornell graduate who attended the second Platts training camp.
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Burlington
Lieut. W. Hamilton
American Av Corps
France
A. Hamilton
Wil Ross
Aviation Corps
Hamilton
Cornell
Platts
Bonfire ends German instruction in Melien schools
In Melien Wisconsin on September 13 citizens gathered in the street and destroyed German textbooks in the schoolyard. The bonfire marked the end of teaching German in local schools as scores participated in the act.
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Melien
Wis
Six Breweries Unit in Dayton Struggles Over Fuel Order
Dayton Ohio September 13 Dayton had breweries formerly three still running but six have all is said because of the fuel order. The Greater association is seeking some vote work which will keep the busy in essential work.
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Dayton, O
Dayton
Americans Flatten St Mihiel Salient and Open Railway Line
American troops have flattened out the St Mihiel salient and taken more than 12,000 prisoners in the operation. The railway line from Verdun to Commercy, Toul and Nancy is now open to the advancing American forces, according to front dispatches.
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London
St. Mihiel Salient
Verdun
Commercy
Toul
Nancy
Telephone and Telegraph Company Employes Instructed to Claim Exemption
Post office department notified telegraph and telephone workers to apply for deferred classification from local draft boards. The rule covers indispensable workers, claims sworn by their supervisors. Postmaster General formed a committee led by David J. Lewis, John C. Welliver, and Edward Reynolds to standardize telegram service rate schedules nationwide.
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Telephone and Telegraph Company
Washington
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Post Office Department
Vtce
David J. Lewis
John C. Wellever
The
Western
Edward Reynolds
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
United States
NO BETHLEHEM STRIKE SETTLED BY LABOR BOARD
Washington reports no strike at South Bethlehem plant of Bethlehem Steel Co as War Labor Board says differences over recent award have been patched up. President Eugene R. Grace, in Washington to address the board, asserts the company will act for the good of the nation and its workers.
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War Labor Bureau
Washington
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Co
War Labor Board
Eugene R. Grace
Bethlehem Co
Nation nears record surged military draft registrations
Washington reports early returns from Minnesota Oregon Rhode Island Vermont and Wisconsin show registrations 6 percent above Crowder’s 13 million estimate. Officials expect nationwide totals to top 14 million with similar gains in other states.
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Washington
Crowder
Minnesota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Kaiser dubbed General Negation in official circles
Washington reports Kaiser Wilhelm II has been labeled General Negation by officials and diplomats after his Essen speech calling the war a product of negation. The term, coined by the German ruler, is now widely used in private conversations and is expected to endure.
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Kaiser
Washington
Essen
Twenty One Year Old Registration In 21 States
Washington reports the August 24 registration of men who turned 21 since the prior draft. General Crowder announced 157,963 men registered, just 48 below the advance estimate of 158,011. Large states posted New York 14,934 Pennsylvania 13,692 Illinois 9,696 Ohio 8,946 Texas 7,334, while Nevada had the smallest turnout at 107.
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Washington
Crowder
Union
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Texas
Nevada
Aeronautics Department Plan Delayed by War Officials
In Washington on September 13 acting Secretary of War Crowell opposed creating a separate aeronautics department. The senate military affairs committee debated the bill and planned to report it, but war department opposition led to postponement for several days with little documented opposition in the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronautics Department
Washington
Crowell
Department of Aeronautics
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Army Death Rate Law Report Shows Low Troop Deaths
Washington dispatch says the hospital admission rate for troops in training rose slightly for the week ending September 6, yet the death rate remained remarkably low at 2.65. It neared the yearly record of 2.12 set for the week ending July 26, per Surgeon General Gorgas.
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Washington
United States
Gorgas
Italian Worker Recovers After Gas Leak Rescue
An Italian laborer repairing a gas leak in a trench in front of the Telephone Building on Washington Street was overcome by escaping gas this morning. He was revived after vigorous treatment by Dr. A J Campbell and survived the incident.
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Telephone
Washington Street
A. J. Campbell
Fined for Reckless Driving In New Haven
William Lowerre of Hartford was fined 25 dollars and costs in the New Haven police court for reckless driving on Howard avenue August 31. Defense was by Judge Joseph P. Tuttle of Hartford.
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New Haven
William Lowerre
Hartford
Howard Avenue
Joseph P. Tuttle
Americans Advance Rapidly in Offensive Front
London dispatch reports American troops advanced swiftly in the broad offensive against German lines on Thursday. Headquarters staff arranged measures to manage the rapid movement of the force as the battle continued.
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London
Foe Admits Loss of St Mihiel Salient
London report says German war office admits evacuation of the St Mihiel salient southeast of Verdun after American advance. German lines fall back to prepared positions on Lorraine front and near Maas, with Austrians aiding in the retreat. some gains by French and Americans reported elsewhere. A separate Boston case: private Joseph H Quinn sentenced to 15 years hard labor for refusal to obey orders, claiming conscientious objector status.
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London
Verdun
St. Mihiel
German War Office
Berlin
Lorraine
Salient
St. Mihial
Combres
Moselle
Maas
Thiacourt
Bixschoote
Fleurbaix
Hulluch
Cambrai
Havrincourt
Ayer
Mass
Fort Jay
N. Y
Joseph H. Quinn
Boston
Camp Devens
Washington
Quinn
Camp
Devens
Bonjon Bound Over in Walker Murder Case
Bridgeport September 13 Bonjon bound over to the superior court on a murder charge for the Saturday night shooting death of former Alderman Daniel E Walker He appeared unconcerned offering disbelief that he could have killed Walker who was described as his best friend A grand jury will be summoned next week to act in Bonjon's case likely to be heard at the ongoing superior court term
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Bonjon
Bridgeport
Louis Bonjon
Daniel E. Walker
Walker
Benson
Ohio City Has Vice Drive Clamp in Gallipolis
Gallipolis Ohio, Sept 13 authorities clamp on vice promising strict enforcement. The move aligns with Washington order keeping vice beyond ten miles of military camps. An exodus of residents from the vice district is reported as enforcement begins.
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Ohio City
Gallipolis
Point Pleasant
Va. Va
Washington
Pyjamas to be taxed in England under luxury tax
London reports that pyjamas costing over thirty shillings will face a luxury tax. The proposal notes the garment is for either sex and signals changing gender-related attire trends as British press comments on women adopting men’s habits in England.
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England
London
Merrie England
Body recovered after burning Sheridan pond blast
Warren, Pa. Sept. 15 A bather Sibley Westcott was found after divers failed to reach the body. A barrel of gasoline was poured on the pond surface and set afire. In two hours the pond fell three feet, allowing the search party to recover the body.
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Warren
Sibley Westcott
Sheridan’s
German Patent Aims at U S Ship Hull Speed Use
Washington September 13 Max de Channing of New York applied to the federal trade commission to take over the patent rights in the United States for a ship hull patent owned by Lothar von Kappen of Hanover Germany. The patent is said to be usable for American submarine chasers and designed to provide high speeds for such craft.
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Washington
Max de Channing
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Lothar von Kappen
Hanover
Germany
Fourteenth District CT Registration Totals 4474 Men Count
Norwalk on September 13 reports the fourteenth district covering Norwalk Darien New Canaan and Wilton registered 4459 men. Exemption boards track 15 more due by carrier and mail, bringing total to 4474, against war department estimate 4491 and local board 4600.
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Norwalk
Connecticut
Darien
New Canaan
Wilton
War Department
St Louis renames streets once German named
St Louis, Sept 13. The city continues clearing away German associations by renaming streets formerly bearing Kaiser, Knapstein, Bismarck, and Von Versen labels. New signs will soon display American names, reflecting the shift in local place designations.
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St. Louis
Germany
Kaiser, Knapstein
Bismarck
von Versen
Wasteful government use of printing paper sparks debate
Washington lawmakers blast federal departments for a surge in paper use raising the printing bill from 1 million to 5 million dollars in a year while curbs on newspaper output bite. Representative Walsh condemns toys and hats taxed as waste, calls for economy and fewer public documents amid a flood of tax exempt publications that clog the printing office and mail.
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Washington
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Walsh
Registration reports show varied city totals in state
Hartford and Bridgeport lead with 20,225 and 25,774 registered men aged 18 to 45 by 2 PM overage notes Bridgeport 7,000 above government estimate Hartford 15,000 over. Waterbury reports 16,772. Local boards list detailed counts within each city reflecting early delivery of official registrations.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Board Three
Local Board Four
Board Five
Board Six
Waterbury
Stamford Figures Registered Yesterday by City
Stamford reported 5,693 registrations yesterday while the government estimate stood at 6,000 for the day.
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Stamford
Connecticut to Send Ten Selectives for Limited Service
Hartford ct September 13 Connecticut will furnish ten selectives for limited service to Camp Devens on September 23 in response to a call by Provost Marshal General Crowder for stenographers and typists. Each draft board in the state will supply one man including Rockville New Milford Bridgeport No 13 Arsonia Thompsonville East Hartford New Britain No 2 Martford No 1 Bridgeport No 3 and New London.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Camp Devens
General Crowder
Rockville
New Milford
Bridgeport
Arsonia
Thompsonville
East Hartford
New Britain
Martford
New London
Mexico Has Fine Crops in Better Condition
Mexico reports its wheat harvests among the best in history and a corn crop the heaviest in years. Advices from arrivals in Laredo indicate the lower class relies on corn for breadstuffs as tor rilla, a ground soaked corn dish, remains a staple.
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Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Call for 2223 Men to General Military Service
Hartford reports a call for 2,223 men for general military service received from Provost Marshal General Crowder. Of those, 513 will go to Camp Dix New Jersey and 1,710 to Camp Greenleaf Georgia. Entraining over five days starting October 7, the decree may exhaust the 1918 June 5 and August 24 registrants and the remaining 1917 selectives.
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Hartford
Crowder
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
Camp Greenleaf
Lytle
Vases From Shells Sent Home By Soldier
S. W. White, a soldier in France, sent his mother brass vases crafted from two French shell casings. The pieces, picked up near the trenches, are decorated with French and American colors and inscribed To Mother from C. W. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
S. W. White
France
C. W. White
Cop Sets City Speeding Arrest Record
Dayton patrolman Frank McGovern has arrested 507 motorists for speeding since March. Fines average about $20, making him a net benefit to the city.
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Dayton
Frank McGovern
Dayton Police Force
McGovern
Big Military Laundry Planned at Camp McClellan
Anniston Sept 13 a large camp laundry costing 176000 is to be built at Camp McClellan plans completed and work will start soon Captain Robert E Scott constructing quartermaster announced the project will provide extensive washing and drying facilities for military garrison operations and related support services.
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Anniston
Ala
Camp McClellan
Robert E. Scott
War Industries Board Halt Authority Questioned
Washington September 13 The war industries board was asked by the senate this afternoon to state upon what authority it has issued orders halting construction and alteration of private and public buildings on motion of Senator Calder of New York.
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Washington
The
War Industries Board
Senate
Calder
New York
Five School Heads In Year At Waldo
Waldo Ohio records a fifth school superintendent in the year as the school board again elects a leader. The four prior appointees were all called to service in the order of their selection, reflecting ongoing roster changes within the district.
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Waldo
Knitting Record Claim By Mrs CBE Midaugh In Red Cross
Centralia Washington records claim by Mrs C B E Midaugh a knitting feat eight sweaters in 21 days and 27 sweaters since January while serving with the Red Cross.
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Centralia
Wash
C. BE. Midaugh
Lia Red Cross
Debs Found Guilty On Espionage Charges In 1919 Trial
Cleveland September 13 Eugene V Debs was found guilty by a federal jury on several espionage act counts. He faced up to 20 years and a 10000 dollar fine. trial included three guilty verdicts and one not guilty count. Debs vowed the result would come out right in Gods good time as family and supporters watched.
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Cleveland
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
United States
Westenhaver
Rose Pastor Stokes
St. Louis
Practical Religion in War Time
A Philadelphia Y man recounts carrying a thousand dollars in his money belt donated by Philadelphia women to aid refugees in France. He recalls buying 10,000 twisted wire puzzles for the soldiers and praises practical religion that translates into concrete wartime aid.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia
France
Market Street
No Thought Of Self War Memoir Quote
A World War era bulletin quotes farmer Corntessel praising Josh for fighting hard for a quick victory. His wife adds that the youth will fulfill his duty and wind up the war, though he will soon return to school after it ends.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Tar
Pride and a Soldiers Tale from the Great War
A fragment from the Ohio State Journal imagines an ex Prussian Guardsman recounting to his grandchildren how, with six months of training, a young American dry goods clerk proved nearly as good a soldier in the great war.
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Ohio State Journal
America
Big Fire Fighting Fund For Northwest Forest Fires
Seattle September 18 One million dollars has been placed at the disposal of the forestry service to combat forest fires in the Northwest this year. The funds come from a special defense fund available to President Wilson for national emergency purposes.
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Seattle
Wash
Forestry Service
Northwest
Wilson
Metal Prices Drift on New York Markets
Lead prices show little change in New York trading as Boelter firm reports steady bids for East St. Louis quotes. Spot and September contracts firm at 1 to 4, with November and December bids around 9:15 to 9:80, reflecting cautious demand.
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New York
East St. Louis
Stock Market Opens Irregular, Ends Strong With Mixed Recoveries
New York opening shows a mixed tone with gains and losses, then renewed pressure drives prices down. Marine preferred and Distillers Securities drop sharply while New Haven and St. Paul slide. late buys steady, some specialties recover. American Sumatra rallies from morning lows to 1141 4. The market closes strong, bonds steady, trading quiet late.
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New York
Marine Preferred
New Haven
Alchohol
St. Paul
Sumatra
Distillers Securities
Grain Market Summary from Chicago and Park
Chicago and Park market wrap reports higher finish across futures. Corn led gains with Sept at 155 5-8 and nearby months firm. oats rose modestly. hog and rib futures higher with lard around 26.97 to 26.35 across Sept to Nov.
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Chicago
Park
No Gas Sunday Reason to Be Asked by Senate Panel
Washington officials from the United States fuel administration are to appear before the Senate Finance Committee to explain the gasoline order and outline the market situation. Senator Penrose announced the plan after a committee meeting. He cited coal miners losing work days due to travel restrictions and noted crude oil reserves depleting at about 60,000 barrels daily as production fails to keep pace with demand. Henry Covington, representing oil interests, warned of a substantial oil shortage and the draining of a vast reserve once used to supply diverse products.
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Washington
United States Fuel Admin
Senate Finance Committee
Penrose
Pen
Pennsylvania
United States
Henry Covington
Oil Forests
Barnum Camouflage Tale Recalls Cherry Colored Cat
Yale professor William Lyon Phelps recounts a New Haven barnum era trick in which Phelps recalls Barnum’s philosophy that people love to be gulled. A cherry colored cat hoax drew crowds then mild humor transformed disappointment into shared amusement as the cat was later found at a neighbor’s home.
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John Rodemeyer
Greenwich News
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
P. T. Barnum
Barnum Ana
Robert Browning
Barnum
Mr. Sludge
Jenny Lind
Professor Phelps
New
New Haven
Chapel
York Streets
The Nature Lover Forester Poem Fragment
A nature themed verse contrasts the money loving herd with the solitary forester. It envisions a pure, ageless guardian untouched by fate, who finds happiness in love and harmony with the woods, seasons, and fellow kindred spirits.
Yellow peril myth vs Kumagae in Forest Hills clashes
In coverage of the national championship at Forest Hills Long Island, the phrase yellow peril is treated as a jest by some, while Kumagae’s strong form is presented as the sobering truth. The piece notes Ambassador Ishii’s reassurance that fear is unfounded but emphasizes Kumagae as the real challenge ahead.
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New York Sun
Forest Hills
L. I
Ishii
Kumagae
A Case for Heroic Measures
Ohio State Journal notes that some prominent Republican friends discuss tariff as the paramount issue for 1920. If current trends continue, the article jokes the hall may need more honorary vice presidents than ever to fill it.
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Ohio State Journal
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Butte & Sup
Chile
Erie
Erie Ist
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Miami Copper
North Pacific
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NYNH
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