Cadornas Second Great Italian Offensive Nears Opening
Alarmed by the Italian drive on the Bainsizza plateau, Germany rushes Austrian troops from France Galicia and Bukowina to the Italian front. Rome dispatches say the second phase of the battle is about to open as Cadorna presses with renewed offensives amid shifting fronts.
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Washington
Bainsizza
Germany
France
Galicia
Bukowina
Cadorna
Rome
Botha vows to fight to finish war in open Parley
General Laws Botha premier of South Africa told a news audience at the start of the parley that war was forced on all sides and the only course is to fight on until peace benefits the world and lets nations shape their future on solid ground. In Indianapolis, the Shay murder trial of former Milwaukee club manager Dan Shay was postponed for a second time due to an attorney’s illness, delaying the start initially planned for today.
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London
Laws Botha
South Africa
Reuter
Pritoria
Alles
America
Puch
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W. W
I. W. We
Copper Trust
Lave
Claan
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Land Jury
Rep
Selurood
Washington
Treasury
Unter
Great Battle in Italy Continues in World War II Era
Troops rushed to the front from various points as the Italian drive on the Daino plateau presses on. Austrian forces brace for renewed action while partly withdrawing from Gallois and Bukowina and recalling units from France to strengthen the Italian front. Emperor Charles visits battlefield areas to bolster morale.
Fourteen Business Agents Arrested in Labor Case
Chicago appellate court upholds conviction of fourteen business agents of labor unions for conspiracy to conduct boycotts extortion and destruction of property. Sentences range from one to three years in prison with fines from two thousand to five hundred dollars applied to the rest.
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Chicago
Stx
Justice Cohalan Under Suspicion In German Activities
Albany Oct 2 The cen sote of the New York legislature adopted a resolution asking Secretary of State Lansing to forward to Governor Whitman any information not conflicting with public welfare that would shed light on alleged participation of Supreme Court Justice Daniel F Cohalan in German activities, particularly regarding Ireland.
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Lansing
Whitman
Supreme Court
Daniel F. Cohalan
Ferard
Ireland
The Standard Starts Tobacco Fund for Ogden Troops
The Standard urges Ogden readers to donate 25 cents to fund tobacco kits for American soldiers in France. Donations go through a central New York committee to purchase tobacco kits. each gift delivers 45 cents worth of tobacco, including cigarettes and pipe tobacco, with donor names published daily. The plan has army and navy endorsements and aims to ease tobacco shortages for troops in trench warfare.
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France
United States
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Alen
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New York
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Mort
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Army
Navy
Indicted IWW members tied to antiwar actions in draft era
Federal probes in Chicago detail 166 men indicted and under arrest amid grand jury findings on I W W activity. Letters and pamphlets reveal attempted disloyalty aims while reports cite readiness in cantonments and widespread anti draft agitation.
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Beattie
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Willan Haywood
Pacific
Solidarity Jaet
Mayor Smith Arranged on Conspiracy Charges in Philly
Philadelphia October 2 Mayor Smith and several defendants including a police lieutenant and two alleged New York gunmen were arraigned for a hearing before Judge Charles J Brown in municipal court today over a political feud linked to a policeman's killing and attacks on politicians on primary election day. An indictment against IWW members is set for grand jury review.
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Philadeluiia
Smith
Leutenant
New York
Charles J. Brown
Desault
Famous German aviator killed in Britain and France
The body of Lieutenant Vorgt, a famed German aviator, was found in British territory after a combat with a British airman. He reportedly died bravely in action. Earlier reports from Amsterdam claimed his death in a clash with his 49th adversary. German records credit him with 42 aircraft shot down through September 10.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Vorgt
Theieutenant
Vosse
Amsterdam
Leutenant
Gennan
French Raiders Bomb French Towns and German Air Losses
French aerial assault on October 2 targeted Frankfort on the Main Brotgart Troyes and Coblenz in retaliation for German attacks on Dunkirk and Ypres. The report cites 10 German planes shot down and several bomb drops on military targets including rail hubs and depots. Also noted is a census update reporting cotton use and bale counts through September 25.
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Britichera
London
Stuttgart
Frankfort On
Varde-Duc
Dunkirk
Frakfort
Cob- Teng
Treves
Matasur-Wolppy
Thchonville
Chambley
Spinegurt
Tilly
Longeau Farm
British Hold Line Against German Attacks Near Polgren Wood
German counterattacks across Polgren wood and Tower Harmleta failed as British forces repelled three waves with heavy rifle and artillery fire. The onslaught, beginning at 6:15 AM, left German ranks shattered and a small British advance south of Palxywood. Continued bombardment forced German withdrawal, with further action implied beyond the front.
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France
Deli
Associated Press
Ines
Polgren Wood
Tower Harmleta
Palyxoy Wood
Money pours in for Liberty Loan across the nation
Treasury officials report strong subscriptions to the second Liberty loan as Chicago and others push campaigns. Secretary McAdoo urges rapid fundraising to support troops and the navy, with Swift and Fernanby's 1.5 million dollar subtotal highlighted in Chicago. New York analysts estimate several tens of millions in early subscriptions amid a vast volunteer network.
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W. G. McAdoo
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France
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New York
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German Night Raids Over London Continue Unabated
Londoners endure another night of German air raids as squads of raiders miss their marks but keep the city on alert. Officers and constables guide crowds to refuges while offices and shops close early and residents hurry home. The air battles linger, causing buses to restart and citizens to flock to tube stations and protected areas.
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Polley
Glen
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