Burglar Attack On W C Wright Home Leads To Gunfire
Early Monday at about 4 am burglars entered the home of W C Wright on Madison Avenue near Twenty third Street. Wright, awakened, fired back from a back window after they fled down dark stairs. A neighbor saw ten men nearby, while police and patrolmen searched the area without locating the intruders. Wright was uninjured and police investigated the scene as neighbors remained unsettled.
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James Hearn
Attec
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Frank H. Norton
Clea Heng
Sheepshead Gay
Statesmen Reveal German Duplicity Across Nations
The report notes a recent emphasis by two diplomats that German intrigue reached beyond the United States. Alexander Iswolsky confirms a suggested alliance between Kaiser and Czar against England, while former premier of Britain reveals Germany attempted to bribe Spain to join the war against the Allies.
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New World
Alexander P. Iswolsky
Atu
France
Czar
England
Conant Jiomanones
Germany
Spain
Burglars Fire At Home After Surprise Entry
A homeowner describes firing on two burglars who burst into his residence on Jefferson Avenue near Twenty fourth Street. The men fled after a brief exchange of gunfire as police arrived. Shell casings were found at the scene, and the couple’s account notes the attackers acted with desperation, waiting for the resident to confront them.
Sinks Submarine Off French Coast
An Atlantic port reports the sinking of a large German submarine after a battle east of France. British gunners engaged the sub for about twenty minutes, with limited success, and the submarine disappeared. The vessel was described as a latest type with a high caliber armament.
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Atlantic
Easst
France
War Tax Bill Up for Vote
Washington dispatch outlines the $2,709,600,000 war tax bill headed for final action. It introduces inheritance taxes, higher birth to death levies, stamps on mail and amusements, increased income taxes with lower exemptions, and new charges on products from cosmetics to motion pictures. Alcohol and tobacco taxes rise, travel taxes hit passenger tickets, and many items gain hefty levies.
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Washington
Faby
Uorla Sam Esery
Bolsheviks protest Berkman death sentence in Petrograd
In Petrograd on September 20 a mass meeting by several thousand Bolsheviks protested against the imprisonment and reported death sentence for anarchist Alexander Berkman. United States agitators spoke against American liberty while the crowd applauded mildly. Government troops and twenty armored cars were sent toward the American embassy as a precaution. Ambassador Francis said he feared no danger. After adjournment, troops were recalled.
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Petrograd
Bolahevik
Alexander Berkman
United States
Francis
Petrograd Prepares for Enemy Air Raids
Petrograd, on September 10, reports it is bracing for air raids. Observation posts spanning about 200 miles have been set up, patrols are on duty, and city darkening plans will be activated when enemy airmen are sighted. Sirens will signal the alerts.
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Petrograd
Home Entered Clothes Stolen at Grant Avenue
Burglars entered the home of Frank Werry at 2573 Grant Avenue while he and Mrs Berry attended a Saturday night dance at the Haddens academy. About $300 worth of clothes, mainly belonging to Miss Calve Berry, were taken using a bed sheet as a makeshift bag. General Gurko expelled from Petrograd after loyalty letter.
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Grant Avenue
Alen
Berry
Ha. Taneing Academy
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Petrograd
Gutsko
Trussia
Archangel
Raiders Meet Barrage Fire In Conflicting Conference Notes
A congressional conference report on a sweeping bill lists costs from proprietary medicines to stamp taxes and inheritance, lauding the measure as the best ever prepared. Senators Simmons and Representatives Ribebin led the conference with evident enthusiasm. A separate Navy incident reports a machinist attempting to wreck a U S transport during a trial, a wrench found in steering gear. the Danish native is in federal custody.
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Virgin Island
Simmons
Reprezentatius Ribebin
Atlantic
United States
Denmark
Kick Them Out of the Senate Urged by American Defense Society
An open letter from the American Defense Society urges governors to act against U S senators described as obstructive and aiding Germany. The missive names Stone Need LaFollette Gore Gronna Verdaman and Hardwick as targets and calls for immediate public sentiment to remove them.
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United States
Bera
American Defense Society
Zenare
Germany
Stone
Need
LaFollette
Gore
Gronna
Verdaman
Hardwick
Fleet Air Patrols Destroy Two Machines Near Thames
London dispatch reports that British naval guns and air defenses repelled a raid over the Thames estuary. One invader was driven off, several bombs fell in Essex and Kent with no major casualties, while alarms and intense anti-aircraft fire dominated the night. The Times urges broader air power and reprisals as harsher measures are debated.
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Kent
Thames
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the Times
Times
Iota
Germany
New Taxes Will Raise Millions In War Measure
Washington reports the great war tax bill heads to the House today and to the Senate likely Thursday with president’s signature expected soon. Official estimates place total revenue around 2.7 billion, with detailed figures listing income tax excess profits and various excises among major sources. The plan faces opposition to some provisions but leaders aim to limit amendments to prevent delays.
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House
Senate
Therray
Jackluz
Classified Ads Reader Note
Read the Classified Ads with scattered items from auto tires banking hotel and carpet care. The readable fragments reference accident insurance listings legal names and random services at Hudson Avenue and nearby streets.
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Hudson Ave
Ben Tonetis
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