German retreat across front tightens Allied advance
Reports from H G Wales describe German troops withdrawing toward Metz and Conflans as American forces press north of Thiacourt. Observers note crowded roads near Mars la Tour Chambley and other towns with retreating units and blowing ammunition. German statements claim repulsed advances along the Verdun Etain road and clashes along the Moselle and Aisne fronts with prisoners taken at Bixschoote and Gouzeaucourt.
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H. G. Wales
Mars
Tour
Metz
Harsville
Conflans
Amanvillers
Mars la Tour
Chambley
Thiaucourt
Thiacourt
von Gallwitz
Ornes
Verdun-Etain
Moselle
Lorraine
Combres
Bixschoote
Flanders
Moeuvres
Mavrincourt
Gouzeaucourt
Vermand
Aileite
Aisne
American Cavalry Aids Infantry at St Mihiel Battle
American cavalry patrols supported infantry on the Lorraine front mopping up the St Mihiel salient. They rounded up numerous enemy stragglers after retreat. Eight enemy airplanes were claimed by aviators using Liberty-powered planes, though official confirmation was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
St. Mihiel
Weather Hampers Advance Near Verdun Front
Mist and poor visibility hindered the American drive southeast of Verdun as officials restrict reporters from stating captures until official war communiques mention them. American headquarters imposed new rules for correspondents delaying reports of German positions and towns until official approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Front
Verdun
Backers to the Kaiser and Liberty in a World War I morale note
The article contrasts Kaiser's imperial display at field headquarters with the spirit of Liberty backing the Allied troops during the Second Battle of the Marne. It asserts the global stance of freedom behind the Allied line, acknowledging the Kaiser's pomp but affirming Liberty as the stronger inspiration guiding victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marne
Ney Meee
Registrants By Ages At Local Board No 21
The 2,812 registrants at Local Board No 21 were tabulated by age. Counts include 18, 20, 21, 23, 28, 29, 32 through 45 with varying totals. Four ages could not be definitely ascertained or were within the registration limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Stamford Boy Killed in Action in France
Stamford reports the death of First Lieut. Oscar H. Cowan who was killed in action in France on August 21 while serving with Company D of the 56th artillery. His parents were notified today. many Stamford youths also serve in the same unit after transferring from a local coast artillery corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Oscar H. Cowan
France
56Th Artillery
Coast Artillery Corps
Smallpox Club Formed Near Crest Ohio
A new social organization named the Smallpox Club has been formed at Crest, four miles north of Galion, Ohio. Members have been quarantined due to smallpox cases, and all eligible residents are invited to join.
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Galion, O
Crest
Here
Editor Held on Espionage Act Charge in Federal Indictment
United States Commissioner Hitchcock held Editor Held in 5000 bail today on a charge of violating the espionage act while already under federal indictment. Reed was arrested last night for an unspecified offense amid the same case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masses
United States
Hitchcock
Reed
Utcee
Aeee
Ccm
Wilson Threat Will End Strike In Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports President Wilson's formal order to return to work. Machinists and tool makers, urged by the strike committee, plan to resume Monday or Tuesday with old employment status. Manufacturers agree to retroactive pay and honor the award while strike losses are borne by members. Nearly 2,000 workers may have left Bridgeport, while others return, despite denouncements from the NY Central Labor Union and AFL secretary Frank Morrison.
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Bridgeport
Wilson
Machinists’ Union
Manufacturers’ Association
George S. Hawley
Grand Lodge
New York Central Labor Union
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labour
Proud Americans Honored By French Army Order
Paris reports an army order by General Degouette praising American troops in the French forces that wrested Belleau Wood and Vaux from the Germans. The order notes twenty days of fighting, with the Americans advancing more than twenty five miles and earning a glorious place in U.S. military history. It mentions divisions and youths such as Torcy Sergy Séringes and Vesle, lauding their conduct and fighting spirit.
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Paris
Degeutte
Belleau Wood
Marine Corps Wood
Vaux
Degouette
Torcy
Sergy
Séringes
Vesle
United States
Red Cross Keeps Up With U S Troops On Lorraine Front
Paris reports that American Red Cross stations have advanced 12 kilometres with U S troops. Dressing stations field kitchens and canteens follow closely behind the troops as Pershing’s objectives were reached ahead of schedule. Red Cross prepared for emergencies and says wounded Americans were handled evenly and smoothly along the line.
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Paris
Red Cross
United States
Lorraine
Pershing
Annapolis wireless station completed confirms allied link
Secretary Daniels received a message from Sir Eric Geddes the first lord of the British admiralty praising the completion of the Annapolis wireless station. Geddes calls it a valuable link between allied countries in Europe reinforcing existing cables and helpful if cables break down.
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Annapolis
Washington
Daniels
Eric Geddes
Europe
Government Control of Ohio Trolley ’98
Washington reports government control of all interurban lines in Ohio to be urged upon the railway administration. Federal inspector O. L. Lake will press the measure at a recent Railway Directors meeting headed by McAdoo.
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Lus
Washington
Ohio
Railway Administration
O. L. Lake
McAdoo
Six Die as Street Car Collides with Train in Chicago
Six persons are known dead and more than twenty seriously injured in a collision between a street car and a freight train of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad in Chicago. Many bodies are buried under wreckage, and authorities fear the death toll will rise, with estimates up to thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
War Industries Board releases knitting yarn for public sale
Washington announces release of all knitting yarn stocks both wholesale and retail for public sale. Board says enough yarn has been secured to knit clothing for American troops, ensuring supply for wartime needs.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Debates Resume Over $8 Billion Revenue Bill
Washington reports general debate on the $8,000,000,000 revenue bill resumes as Kitchin of the Ways and Means Committee predicts passage by end of next week. Lawmakers from both parties expect few amendments and stress war measure urgency while the Senate plans three day recesses until the House completes action.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Fire in Waterbury Destroys Warehouse Complex
High toll blaze in Waterbury originates unknown origin in a Harrison Street building owned by Michael J McEvoy. Fire spreads from a second floor warehouse to upper floors of Lux Clock Co and Filley and Crane Co, gutting roof and top floors and damaging the first floor cafe and parlor. Estimated damage set at 200000 dollars as Kingsbury Hotel and U S Employment Service wards threatened. Fire discovered at 430 am by a hotel inmate. alarms rang by telephone and bell.
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Waterbury
Michael J. McEvoy
Harrison Street
Kingsbury
United States Employment Service
Filley and Crane Co
Lux Clock Co
Filley & Crane Undertaking
Americans Take 18 German Prisoners Near Lorraine Front
On Sept 14 at Lorraine north of Regnieville west of Pont-a Mousson three Americans Albert Hart of Brooklyn and two companions captured eighteen German prisoners. The prisoners surrendered as Americans attacked amid mud and rough ground. William Colbridge of Detroit brought in six Germans including a small prisoner burdened with boots and clothing begging for help carrying the load.
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Lorraine
Albert Hart
Brooklyn
Bocies
Regineville
Pont-a Mousson
William Colbridge
Detroit
Colbridge
Business Needs Reserve to Weather Postwar Low Mood
Washington reports American business urged by R J Hamilton of American Radiator Co to amass a liquid reserve during wartime to survive the anticipated postwar downturn. He warned current tax plans would bar sizable reserves, proposing a profit tax free percentage reinvested in liberty bonds or Federal Reserve deposits for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. J. Hamilton
American Radiator Co
Senate Finance Committee
Federal Reserve Banks
Seventeen Hurt as Bridgeport Trolley Collides with Road Roller
Bridgeport on September 14 reports seventeen injured when a Bridgeport bound trolley car crashed into a road roller repairing the state road near Washington bridge in Stratford. Passengers say the trolley was speeding at a terrific rate. Abe Koenig of 626 Pem broke Street Bridgeport is in Bridgeport hospital with serious injuries. Thomas Kreegan of 636 Howard Avenue New Haven is also hospitalized with severe injuries but expected to recover.
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Bridgeport
Washington Bridge
Stratford
Abe Koenig
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Thomas Kreegan
Howard Avenue
New Haven
Senate committee approves draft treaties with France and Greece
Washington reports the senate foreign relations committee approved reciprocal draft treaties with France and Greece this afternoon. The measures will be sent to the full Senate in executive session next Tuesday and are expected to pass.
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Washington
United States
France
Greece
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Two Year Old Race Closes Belmont Park Meeting
Sixteen crack two year olds race in the historic futurity at Belmont Park this afternoon. The purse is 30 dollars. The event is the last big stake of the season in the east and will close the Belmont Park meeting.
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New York
Bllmont Park
Scene Opens With A Mule In Foreground
A simple scene shows a mule standing prominently in the foreground. The animal is calm and attention is directed toward its sturdy form.
Germans Prisoners Appear Well Fed At Lorraine Front
News from Lorraine dated Sept 18 reports American artillery shelling key railway hubs and German concentrations behind the front. The Tenth German division fought back from dugouts and ruins, yielding many wounded prisoners who were well nourished, with 1,200 noncommissioned officers among about 4,000 captives. Some had looted banks and faced a two million franc contribution. General Petain and General Pershing toured St Mihiel after the Germans retreated.
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N. C. Parke
Lorraine
Kamerad
Petain
St. Mihiel
Pershing
Baker
Thiiee
Debs Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Espionage Case
Eugene V. Debs, three time socialist presidential candidate, was sentenced today to ten years in prison at Moundsville penitentiary on each of three counts of the espionage act indictment. The sentences run concurrently. Debs was found guilty of violation of the espionage act.
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Cleveland, O
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Moundsville
W. Va
Debs
Fess Bags Up Hays In Tumulty Fight
Representative Fess of Ohio, new chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, enters the debate with Will Hays. He condemns peace terms as an inconclusive peace without victory and warns that victory means a peace dictated by victory on the field. He cites President Wilson and the March 1917 policy as core. He argues a unified war effort requires clear terms and rejects a flexible peace offered by central powers.
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Washington
Fess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
Joseph Pulty
Will H. Hays
Hays
Tumulty
Germany
Wilson
Democratic Party
Debs Found Guilty on Three Counts in Espionage Trial
Debs was found guilty on three counts and not guilty on one after a jury trial. Bail was set at $10,000 with conditions to stay within the northeastern Ohio jurisdiction or return to Terre Haute Indiana and refrain from touring nationally. Debs declined mercy or immunity and delivered a dramatic defense praising the socialist party against the espionage act.
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Debs
Ohio
Terre Taute
Ind
Socialist Party
Congress
Dwelling Together in Christian Unity Sparks Court Trial
The Grinnell Herald reports a church unity dispute at Liberty cemetery where older members oppose Sunday school by younger members over meeting times. The matter, previously before the court, has been revived in Montezuma for new trial proceedings and no decision yet.
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Grinnell
Herald
Christian Church
Liberty Cemetery
Montezuma
Skeels Case Up in Lawrence Court
Mrs. Bessie May Skeels, nurse, is charged with murder and four counts of larceny in the death of Miss Florence M. Gay of Andover. In court at Lawrence, she cannot be present due to peritonitis and life threatening illness. case adjourned to Sept 28. Dr. Victor Reed reports she remains critically ill at Lawrence General Hospital.
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Lawrence
Mass
Bessie May Skeels
Florence M. Gay
Andover
Lawrence District Court
J. J. Mahoney
Henry G. Wells
Wells
Wells Told the Judge That Mrs. Skeels
Crampton Reelected Official Of Fish And Game Board
In New York on September 14 the International Association of Fish and Game Commissioners adopted resolutions to protect migratory game wintering in Central America and Mexico and to urge Congress to appropriate 250 000 for enforcing the new Canada treaty for wild geese ducks and other migratory birds. Officers for the next two years elected include President J Quincy Ward Vice Presidents W E Barber Honore Mercier George D Pratt Secretary Carlos Avery Treasurer John P Woods and executive committee George H Graham F G Machairmid John M Crampton and L Alexander.
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Crampton
Fish and Game Commissioners
New York
Central America
Mexico
Congress
Canada
International Association of Fish and Game Commissioners
J. Quincy Ward
Kentucky
W.E. Barber
Wisconsin
Honore Mercier
Ontario
George D. Pratt
Carlos Avery
Minnesota
John P. Woods
Missouri
George H. Graham
Massachusetts
F. G.machairmid
John M. Crampton
Connecticut
L. Alexander
Louisiana
Resolution to probe three Republican campaign expenditures
Washington September 14 A resolution to investigate the campaign expenditures of three Republican senators candidates will be offered by the senate privileges and elections committee. The three under scrutiny are Truman H Newberry Michigan Medill McCormick Illinois and Davis Elkins West Virginia, all winners in the primaries.
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Washington
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Senate
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Davis Elkins
West Va
Two Bank Robbers Shot In Arcadia Vault Heist
In Arcadia Kansas this morning two bank robbers were shot during a clash with citizens after being discovered blowing the Home State bank vault. One robber died almost instantly and the other was said to be fatally wounded. A six cylinder automobile used by the bandits was found at town edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Kan
Indianapolis Morally Clean Drive and Police Co Operation
Indianapolis officials report a citywide moral clean sweep with military training schools and a cooperative effort among Federal State county and city police to curb vice. The drive emphasizes cleaner conditions in Indianapolis at this time.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Rain Drowns Sparrows in West Virginia Storm
In Moundsville West Virginia a heavy rainstorm drowned hundreds of sparrows. The event occurred on September 14 as residents reported a sudden downpour and mass death of birds in the area. Local observers described the storm as intense with widespread rainfall and flooding effects.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Yankee aviator downs three planes in one fight
Lieutenant Jacques M. Swaab of New York shoots down a Fokker over enemy lines, then defeats a group of German planes on the return flight. He downed one more in flames and forced another out of control. Official confirmation of the victories is being sought.
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Birstenany
Jacques M. Swaab
New York
Stock Quotation Summary From Richter & Company Hartford
The New York stock market opened with fractional gains as conditions improved. United States Steel rose to 108 7-8, Reading to 87, Mexican Petroleum to 99 1-8, and Distillers’ Securities to 50 7-8 while St Paul slipped to 47 3-4. late gains lifted Steel to 1093-4 and Baldwin to 87 8, with Industrial Alcohol 115 1-2 and General Electric up 1-2 to 147. Total today’s volume 149,600 shares. week 1,814,000 shares. Government bonds unchanged. market closed strong.
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New York
United States Steel Common
Reading
Mexican Petroleum
Baldwin Locomotive
St. Paul
American Sumatra
Baldwin
Anaconda
General Electric
Distillers Securities
New Haven
Union Pacific
Grain Market closes lower with mixed futures
Chicago grain prices eased as corn, oats, and provisions fell on Sept. 14. Sept corn closed at 154 5-8, Oct 152 5-8, Nov 150 1-8 to 149 7-8, while oats fell to 76 1-8 for Sept and 72 1-4 to 1-8 for Oct. Park and Lord prices slid, ribs futures also declined across Sept to Nov contracts.
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Chicago
Park
Lord
Ribs
Bank Statement Summary From New York On Sept 14
The report shows average loans down 567 000, demand deposits up 55 924 000, and time deposits up 2 778 000. Reserve figures show decreases of 55 924 000 and 36 708 340 respectively. Actual loans fall 31 790 000, demand deposits fall 43 824 000, time deposits rise 5 036 000, with reserve down 33 716 220.
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New York
Cotton Market Slumps in Late Session Liquidation
New York September 14 cotton market faced another heavy wave of liquidation in the late session with widespread selling. Prices fell almost to the early hour low and closed barely steady net down 85 to 133 points.
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New York
Clearing House Statement Exchanges and Balances Report
New York on September 14 reports sub treasury credit 273 448 with exchanges totaling 589 379 675 and overall balances of 59 020 156 during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
New King of Finland Crown Accepted by Prince Frederick Charles
Washington dispatch from Amsterdam reports Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse has accepted the crown of Finland by accord, signaling a dynastic change amid diplomacy. The development comes as European monarchic shifts unfold, with officials confirming the agreeance.
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King of
Finland
Washington
Frederick Charles of Hesse
Amsterdam
Tyler Resigns From Draft Board in Local Middlesex County
Judge Charles S. Gates of brook appoints as successor to R A Tyler on Local Board for Division President Wilson. Tyler resigns to rest and resume law practice in Deep River. He joined the board in June 1917, serving as secretary while J H Sag Portland and Dr F B Bradeen served, with Dr H T French replacing Bradeen later. The board’s work grew so Tyler declined the Middlesex county state's attorney post. Records stay in Tyler’s law office under Markham as chief clerk.
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Charles S. Gates
Brook
Wilson
A. Tyler
Tyler
Deep River
John H. Sag
Portland
F. B. Bradeen Essex
Sage
Bradeen
H. T. French
Don
Ene
Middlesex County
Markham
City Briefs: Plane Bound for Hartford. Former Councilman New Yard Master
An airplane after passing the Connecticut Hospital bound for Goodwin Hartford today. Former Councilman Joseph Broderick of Alsop Avenue, yard master of the New Haven road here, has accepted the night yard master position at Hartford and will begin duties tonight. He previously held the same role in another town before returning recently.
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Connecticut Hospital
Ta Lane
Goodwin Hartford
Joseph Broderick
Alsop Avenue
New Haven Road
Hartford
Mr. B
Mantic
Obituary Donald Woodrow Murray Dies in Middlesex Hospital
Donald Woodrow Murray aged months, son of William and Grace Murray of 25 Burr avenue, died at Middlesex Hospital yesterday afternoon of cholera infantum. Funeral at his house Sunday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dr. German, burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Captain William Bedford Read funeral at J Bacon parlors 167 Main Street. Grave service by Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 33.
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Donald Woodrow Murray
William and
Grace Correll Murray
Burr
Middlesex Hospital
Burr Avenue
German
Pine Grove Cemetery
William Bedford Read
J Bacon
Main Street
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Brewer Co Buys Court Street Property for Store Expansion
The Brewer Co. acquires the Court street property adjoining its east side after a city council order and guardianship action involving Mary J. O Conn and Leo B. tangelo. After alterations, the site will expand the dry goods portion of the business replacing the former wet goods area. Sailors from the raging river frequented the outlet in years past.
Bears Many Stars Sergeant Leslie Joins Local Mfg Co
Sergeant Franklin Leslie of Lewiston Maine who enlisted in Canada and served with the 66th P. L. F. after two years and eight months of inactivity has accepted a position with a local manufacturing company and will begin on Monday. He saw active service and bears many wounds and medals including a Victoria Cross. He also served in the Spanish American War and wears medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Leslie
Lewiston
Maine
Canada
66Th P. L. F
Mfg. Co
Ser
Ridge
Leslie
Ion Business Institute Open Evening at 171 Court Street
Evening session invites attendees to learn about the Ion Business Institute to save time and money. An advertisement promises information on programs and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Business Institute
Court Street
Women of Middletown Rally to Support School Board Vote
A Middletown group invites women to participate in a school board election. The campaign urges voting on Monday in September, urging full turnout to influence school governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Still Worse
A fragment from the Boston Transcript shows dialogue about living beyond financial means and credit. The exchange contrasts being alive with financial overreach, signaling concern over spending and debt. The piece reflects a period tone and economical speech.
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The
Boston Transcript
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