War report highlights Russian and Italian fronts in Europe
The dispatch notes Russian retreat on the northern front near Petrograd and Riga, concerns over the Baltic fleet, and Italian campaigns toward Trieste. It reports German pressure along the Riga front, mine bombardments, and renewed Austrian and Italian clashes around Gorizia and the Gorisia hills with fresh formations engaging on multiple fronts.
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Riga
Petrograd
Iitaliang
Gulf of
Trieste
San Gabrielle
Italansgvere
Usrian's
Gorisia
Mili
Geil
Orthens
Upe
Uzkull
Riga-Vennen
Public reception at federal building Wednesday afternoon
Public function hosted by women of the Red Cross to be held Wednesday at the federal building from 2 30 to 11 in the afternoon. The event titled monster housewarming aims to open to the general public.
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THE
RED Cross
Federal Building
Nationwide Mobilization for Army and Guard Transport
The government plans rail movement from September 5 to October 3 to move 687 000 Army recruits and 350 000 National Guard members to training camps. The American Railway Association must schedule 366 trains per field army unit and coordinate 4531 concentration points nationwide for reallocation to designated cantonments.
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Henge
National Army
National Guard
United States
Russians celebrate radical victory in Petrograd elections
In Petrograd on September 6 radical candidates won decisive municipal elections. The result marks a shift in local power with radicals securing control in the capital as new municipal administrations take office.
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Petrograd
Pal
Paris Front Leaders Visit In War Update
Paris reports President Poincare Secretary of War Painleve and General Petain visited troops on the American front as part of wartime morale efforts.
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Paris
Poincare
Painelve
General Petain
Chinese Army Corps Mobilized for Siberia Duty
A cable dispatch reported the 24th Chinese army corps, about 13 000 picked troops from northern provinces, mobilized in a Chinese city for immediate departure to Europe and Siberia to reinforce the eastern front. The unit may include engineers and Chinese graduates from American colleges such as Stanford and the University of California.
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San Francisco
Europe
Chinese Daily World
Siberia
Petrograd
Stanford University
University of California
Ancom
Peakae
Emergency camp set at Alto site amid health concerns
A state health authority established an emergency camp at the Alto site starting at 8 am. Officials said the move aimed to address pressing health conditions and ensure rapid access to care for residents.
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State Health Alto
Activities of Congress and Pro German and Pacifist Groups
The item outlines congressional activity alongside organized factions favoring Germany and pacifism. It notes debates, lobbying efforts, and public statements shaping policy and public opinion during the era. The piece highlights key actors and positions without sensational detail.
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Congress
War the cheval and daily measure efficiency noted
An aged newspaper fragment from Rome on September 6 reports on war effort efficiency, mentioning decorated portions and daily measures. The text is fragmentary but indicates formal notices on uniformed service and related recognition. The passage preserves names and phrases but lacks complete context.
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Rome
Interstate Accident Framed By 1916 Toll And Injuries
A partial snippet notes 1916 interstate deaths and a figure of 196 700 injured across the period referenced, indicating a harsh tally from early highway crashes and related incidents. The fragment mentions deadly accidents linked to the interstate system and large injury counts without full context.
Celebrating a Double Event in New York
The double anniversary of the birth of Lafayette and the Battle of the Marne was celebrated in New York with ceremonies planned at City Hall and in Union Square and Brooklyn. A commemorative parade was scheduled afterward, with similar exercises in other cities nationwide.
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New York
LaFayette
Marne
City Hall
Union Square
Brooklyn
Washington Strikes Against IWW Activities
The article notes federal action to suppress IWW activities amid grand jury investigations. It mentions figures tied to the movement and related efforts by authorities, with references to press, publishers, and broader suppression aims across the country.
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Washington
Gov
Conman Language Press
Scientons
Poe
Outbreak at County Jail Ends With Capture of Escapee
Four inmates broke from the county jail during a door opening on a request for magazines. Joe Stanley, the last to be captured, was recaptured after a day on the run. The escape prompted talk of political agitation tied to socialist groups and alleged government plots.
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Joe Stanley
Estat
Esterday
Jailere
Crane
Cones
Stanley
Socialist
Dry
Pope Plans a Second Peace Note Reportedly
The report says the pope is preparing a second peace note. Details remain unclear and sources vary on timing and purpose.
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Copenhagen
President says Congress could do much missionary work at home
Washington reports the president notes that members of Congress could shed light by doing much missionary work at home. Several letters have been written to the president regarding this idea.
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Congress
Washington
Thrilling encounter with German submarine on Atlantic run
An American ship crew recounts a dramatic chase and rescue of twenty one sailors from a French bark after a German submarine attack near Atlantic Port on Sept 6. Ten crew members were killed by shell fire during the encounter.
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Atlantic
Artificial cork from foodstuffs reported
In Amsterdam Netherlands on September 6 a device or product described as an artificial cork derived from foodstuffs is noted. The brief report offers little detail on origin, purpose, or inventor.
After War Leave Thins School Roster in City
With many boys enlisted and at training camps the city schools face a dearth of masculine students. Senior girls joke about suffragette events as the class lacks boys, while others lament empty seats. A crepe drive honors returning servicemen, and a Parisian course offers postwar livelihood training with nominal fees.
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Aif
Belgian government directs science minister in war effort
A fragment notes the Belgian government and the direction of the minister to and sciences in wartime leadership. The snippet suggests a focus on coordination between government and scientific sectors during conflict.
Italian Cities Contribute Gold in New Newsroom Report
A mysterious note reports Italian cities contributing gold in various forms including old coins and family jewelry to a department. The report hints at months of effort and newnews but lacks precise details on the department or amounts.
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Fident
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Champagne
Ordun
Dunkirk
Marville
Lrant
Gorizia
Udine
Hermanda
Garso
Billphason
Prom County
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Chile
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