Germans Return on Eastern Front
Harlin Sept 5 report says continued heavy fighting in Galicia after the Russian curve inauguration. Russians attacked near Brezezany but were driven back by German forces. German Bulgarian army advances at Tutrakan and Bulgarians reportedly take Pobrie. Somme battle continues with Germans defending a broad front west of the Somme.
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Harlin
Galicia
Brezezany
Lekberg
Rumania
Tutrakan
Pobrie
Somme
Themines
Chilly Villa
Russians and Bulgarians clash in Romania report
Petrograd reports Russians and Bulgarians fighting in Romania. Bulgarian cavalry outpost sabered by Russian forces. On the upper Sereth Russians take 115 Teuton officers and 4154 men in battles from Thursday to Saturday.
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Petrograd
Rumania
Sereth
British Advance in Somme Gains Near Guillemont
London reports last night British gains in the Somme region near Guillemont. Forces pushed 1500 yards east of Guillemont and secured a foothold on Loure wood. Further south a German defense along a 3000 foot front around Faltemont was captured.
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London
Somme
Guillemont
Loure Wood
Faltemont
Reservists Quietly Called to Corlo
Reports from Athens indicate five classes of reservists were quietly summoned to Corlo during September 56. The move follows routine mobilization patterns as tensions rise in the region.
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Athens
Corlo
German Counter Attacks Fail North of Somme
Paris reports vigorous German counter attacks north of the Somme last night as they tried to regain ground captured in a new French drive. The push failed, according to official announcements.
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Paris
Somme
Welsh Retains Lightweight Title After 20 Rounds
Colorado Springs reports say Freddie Welsh defeated Charles White in a 20 round bout to keep the world lightweight title on a points decision. An overall crowd of about 8000 attended with around 80 injuries from a bleacher collapse. officials investigate.
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Colorado Springs
Freddie Welsh
Charle White
Chicago
Billy Roche
New York
Welsh
Roche
Antarctic Expedition Lands Chile
Lieut. Sir Edward Mackelton arrived at Punta Arenas Chile with expedition members marooned on Elephant Island and telegraphed appreciation to the Chilean government for assistance.
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Santiago
Sir Edward Mackelton
Punta Arenas
Chile
Elephant Island
Light turnout marks city primary elections and school board race
Morning and afternoon polls show exceptionally light voting in city Republican and Democratic primaries. Precinct reports say rural areas share the light turnout as farmers remain busy. Polls close at 8 pm and results will be delayed until tomorrow. A portable high school election seeks two city school board members with candidates Budge Fox Hood and Jones. Hood seeks re-election.
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Tribune
Center
Arthur
Messrs
Bohlsacied
Hood
Bohlschied
Jesse Budge
George W. Fox
John Hood
T. D. Jones
Hold Primaries in Other States
Milwaukee dated report notes United States senator candidates Congressmen and state officers are nominated in primary elections today. Senator La Follette seeks renomination and faces Malcolm G. Jefferies. In Manchester New Hampshire Democrats and Republicans hold primaries selecting candidates for congress and state offices.
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Milwaukee
United States
LaFollette
Malcolm G. Jefferies
New Hampshire
Manchester
Congress
Wilson upbeat on reception after Lincoln memorial trip
President Wilson expressed enthusiasm over the reception in Kentucky and West Virginia after accepting the Lincoln memorial in Hodgenville. He plans to stay in Washington until Friday then return to his Long Branch summer home and will not make political speeches during the trip.
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Huntington
W. Va
Wilson
Hodgenville
Lincoln
Kentucky
West Virginia
Washington
Long Branch
Andersons Car Slams Fence In Sharonville Race
Cincinnati report says Gil Anderson injured when his racing car crashed into the fence at Sharonville. He sustains a broken leg and multiple bruises. Mechanician Bert Shields suffers a fractured spine and is listed in serious condition.
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Cincinnati
Gil Anderson
Sharonville
Anderson
Bert Shields
King George Awards Victoria Cross for Zeppelin Downing
London reports King George awarded the Victoria Cross to Lieut. Willard Lees Robinson for bringing down a Zeppelin during Saturday night’s raid. The press bureau notes Robinson acted amid difficult and dangerous conditions and sent the airship crashing to a flaming ruin.
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London
King George Today
Willard Lees Robinson
Robinson
Green Says No Crockerland Discovered
Ensign Hugh Green arrived on the United States from Copenhagen confirming Crockerland does not exist. He said what Robert E. Peary sighted was a mirage during the Macmillan Arctic expedition.
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New York
Fitshugh Green
Macmillan
Arctic
United States
Copenhagen
Green
Robert E. Peary
Progressives Rally Behind Hughes In Lexington Visit
Charles E. Hughes drew a cheering crowd at a public reception in Lexington and spoke at the city auditorium before departing for Maine. Former Progressives resolved to back Hughes in the upcoming campaign.
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Lexington
Charles E. Hughes
City Auditorium
Maine
Hughes
Secret Agents Caused Rumpus in Athens Street Battle
In Athens on September 5 a street battle erupted as Anglo French secret police arrested alleged Teutonic agents who acted independently of the Greek government. Premier Zaimis protested the incident.
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Athens
Teutonic
Zaimis
Conferees Meet Tomorrow On Mexican Difficulties
The American Mexican joint commission travels aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower to New London Conn for the first conference and will meet tomorrow to settle international difficulties.
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New York
New London
Conn
Pocatello Day Promised at Idaho Falls Roundup
Thursday will feature Pocatello Day at the Idaho Falls Roundup with a large local delegation expected. A special train from Pocatello will depart Thursday night to view the event and wrestling novelties including Freddie Beal, famed for pinning Frank Gotch, in a marquee bout.
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Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Polehe
Idaho
Freddie Beal
Frank Gotch
Italian man shoots wife over love dispute in rear of residence
Aristo Renaldo, a young Italian, shot Mrs Alba Taverto four times as she resisted his attempts to flee with him. She died at 1 30 this afternoon. Renaldo was captured after a chase and placed in a padded cell. Authorities expect a first degree murder charge.
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South Second Avenue
General Hospital
Aristo Renaldo
Alba Tavera
Renaldo
Taverto
Renatdo
Morrison
Hartvigsen
Price
Morrissey Keeps Pace With Wolgast In 20 Round Draw
In Idaho Falls last night Ad Wolgast and Lee Morrissey fought 20 rounds to a draw. Morrissey scored the only knockdown, and both boxers showed grit with aggressive action from start to finish. The undercard Barreau-Duffy also ended in a draw, drawing a large crowd and praise for the main event.
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E fYolgast
Snake River Valley
Morrissey
Ad. Wolgast
Uniwelwhe
Lee Morrissey
Pion
northWest
Idaho Falls
Wolgast
Regis
Tom Painter
Evanston
Wyo
Wolgaston
Morrisey
Frank Barreau
Canada
Eddie Duffy
Brooklyn
Barreau
Duffy
Roth
St. Anthony
Pocatello
Falla
Ira Fisher
Securi
Numrs
Wolgant
Pat Oan
Tom Rickard
Gate City
Labor Day Celebration in Pocatello Draws Large Crowd
A sunny Labor Day in Pocatello featured a parade at 11 AM with robust participation from local and surrounding labor unions. Floats attracted praise, including a humorous speed-automobile design by the International Laborers and a miniature house float by Carpenters and Joiners. The afternoon moved to Brady Park where Hon. E. F. Caton, Idaho State Federation of Labor president, gave an engaging address praising local organized labor and its 100 percent union representation.
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Pocatello
Court House
Union of International Laborers
Princess Theater
Maine
Johnson
Poentello
Brady Park
E. F. Caton
Caton
Idaho State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Idaho
State Federation of
Ameriseuueees
American Federation of Mine
Gene Union
American Federation of Labor
MacNichols & Wrish
Revival preparations and labor rally headline
The ministers and city committee designate tomorrow for a large revival in a tabernacle to be built by volunteers at Hayes and Landes streets. A nine-city federation endorsement, labor union notes, and a Sunday lunch plan highlight a program with evangelists and a substantial work crew.
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Hayes and
Landes Street
Cristians
British unions press state control of railroads
In Birmingham on Sept. 6 the Trades Union Congress with about 2.6 million members urged nationalization of railways. It called for state ownership with worker influence and proposed a ministry of labor. Lloyd George was challenged over claims workers aren’t doing enough, and the vote noted that ninety percent of trench soldiers were working men.
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Birmingham
England
Great Britain
Trades Union Congress
Ministry of Labor
Lloyd George
Sprinkling Rules Updated Across City Districts
Water Superintendent Froith issues the final schedule change for sprinkling rules. Districts 1 and 3 shift to evening hours with every other day use, while Districts 2 and 4 switch to morning hours or maintain similar timing, effective immediately through September.
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Froith
StHetecet
Fremont Street
Center Street
Porinelieg
Rain Postpones Pittsburg St Louis Game. Boston, Chicago, New York Scores Listed
Rain postpones Pittsburg and St Louis game with two contests scheduled tomorrow. Battery pairings include Alexander and Killifer for the first game and Clemaree and Burns for Boston with Rudolph and Blackburn. Other scores show Cincinnati 14 Chicago 0 and New York Washington with Cullop Johnson and Henry in the batteries.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Firat R. H. B
Boston
Alexander and
Killifermarae
Ragan
Gowdy
Blackurn
Iataal Phesh Sass
Cincinnati
Chicago
Knitzer
Wingo
Hendriz
Archer
New York
Coombs
Miller
Apperson, Schapp and Rariden
R. H. B. Bolton
Philadelphia
al da Cig
Shore
Ruth
Cady
Thomas
Johnson
Picinich
R. H. B. Tegabor
Mays
Myers and Picinich
Washington
Henry
Wheat Market Slips on Chicago Close
Wheat futures in Chicago closed September 5 at 1.526 8 per bushel for December, with corn at 75 7-8 cents and oats at 40 1-2 cents. Prices reflect steady activity in the grain markets as traders weigh demand and harvest prospects.
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Chicago
Oata
Greece Goes for the Allies
Washington dispatch reports Greece seeks closer ties with Allied powers as diplomacy continues amid the war. Details are sparse due to fragmented text from the dispatch.
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