Allied Army of Ten Thousand Sent to the Dardanelles
Berlin reports a new German offensive toward Dvinsk has advanced, with over 2,000 Russian prisoners and several machine guns captured. A fresh 10,000 man Allied force is sent to aid the Dardanelles. Artillery battles continue along the French front near the Avre and Meuse, with depots blown up and strategic positions contested.
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Dardanelles
Petrograd
Berlin
London
Dvinsk
War Office
Sayville
Overseas
Paris
Racent Artiers Cphilng
France
Naples
French War
Partic
Floclscourt
Artois
Moclocourt
Tre Scarpe
Department of Paw
Neuville
Arillery
Atre
Bearralynes
Champagne
Perthez
Thy
Arkonne
Meuse
Macelle
Vaquelsang
Eparges
Germany issues new naval note on Frye case
Germany releases a note in the Frye case asserting it will not destroy American ships with conditional contraband if they can continue sailing. It preserves the right to destroy absolute contraband and seeks arbitration at The Hague on treaty interpretations. The note signals a more conciliatory tone while sticking to maritime war rules under the Declaration of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Frye
United
London
Acte Ls
Foreign Office
Keyney
Bremen
Lloyds
Laderarty
Mesing
Bute
Hague Tribunal of Arbitration
Gerard
Beriin
Ite
United States
William P. Frye
State Department
Commureton
Hague
Great Britain
Londo
Labor Bureau Reports Wage Trends Across 93 Trades
Washington reports from September 21 that the Labor Bureau published findings from an inquiry into wage and labor costs for ninety three principal trades. Across May 1 1916 versus May 3 1912 average weekly wages rose in most trades. seventeen showed no change and only one declined. Per hour rates generally rose in seventy six trades, with fifteen unchanged and none lower. Highest hourly wages noted include bricklayers in Dallas and San Francisco carpenters in Chicago and plumbers in Chicago among others. Fifteen trades reduced hours between May 1913 and May 1914.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Ttaw
Weer Bottiers
Cricklayers
Dallas
San Francisco
Chicago
Dalylan
Portland
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Gentile
New York
Engileh
Beattle
Herd Escapes From Reserve Near Ashland
Four bulls, three elk, a deer and an antelope escaped from a reserve on the summer rotation of Charica A. Comlakey owner of the Chicago American league baseball club. The herd headed into the woods as search was abandoned. An injured keeper received medical care. The herd was valued highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Moone
Charica A. Comlakey
Chicago American League Baseball Club
Biebly
United States Lifts Embargo Agreement Details Emerge
A treaty lifting the embargo on Musaian exports to the United States reportedly signed by Secretary Lansiur and George Bakhmetef. The document references Russian involvement and notes Musaian goods may be allowed access to U.S. markets through a secretary of commerce designation. The wording is fragmented and unclear in spots.
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United States
Lansiur
George Bakhmetef
Warhlogtom
United
Inventor Chosen for Navy Board
Dr Peter Cooper Hewitt of New York named to the U S navy advisory board. He is best known as the inventor of the Cooper Hewitt electric lamp for illumination and photography work. He also developed the telephone relay telegraph apparatus hydroplane and aeroplane devices and light transformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cooper Hewitt
New York
U. S. Navy Advisory Board
Cooper Hewitt
Oper Institute of New York
Trade bonds tied to Russian shipments risk forfeiture
The Commerce Department explained a plan requiring American firms to post bonds equal to the value of shipments to Russia. If any portion is exported before approval, it will be forfeited and the firm barred from further Russian trade. The release of hundreds of millions worth of goods hinges on triplicate applications and proof of fate of shipments.
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Merce
Fim
Department of Commerce
New -York
Bureau of Foreign
Rockefeller Jr Defends Company View On Union Membership
In Rouse Colorado a conference with Colorado Fuel and Iron officials and miners rep, Rockefeller Jr stated the firm does not care if its miners join the United Mine Workers or not, insisting all workers are treated alike. A lingering dispute over union involvement and employee grievances followed, with Mitchell of the miners disputing the company’s stance.
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Rouse
Colo
Sept
Jobo
Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado Fuel & Imarompany
Union
Rockefeller
David Griffith
Erlevante
United Mine Workers
Alnce
Rittchett
Hich Mitchell
Usiow
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Bery
Gree
Newspapers Not Backing Forgo Do Not Embarrass President
Washington report says the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers denies any link to Willard Bryan or any pledge to back him abroad. President Hammerling states the group supports the U S president and will not embarrass him. An inquiry probes possible subsidies from foreign governments during wartime.
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Washington
Lemia
Matarneking
New York
American Association of Fortran
Lanmisce
White House
Willan
Representa Lona
Willars
Brock
Willan J. Wryan
Uryan
Hammerling
Vorgo Dnex
American Association of Forslan
Hammering
India
United States
Flamcirriing
Bryan
Flammeriing
Gald
City sued for large sum for neglect case
Mrs. Lucille Levens, via attorney Joseph Chex and David L Bube, sues Ogden City in district court for 10.20 damages over a July 11 1916 injury on the depot grounds. She claims a crowded crowded sidewalk hid a hole near Marion hotel causing a broken ankle and permanent injury. Also alleges city negligence from a long neglected sidewalk and seeks 250 for medical bills and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Levens
Joseph Chex
David L Bube
Ogden City
Liberty Hall
Depot
Twenty
Marion Hotel
Fia
Cartleas
Bil
Ambition Brings Ruin, Says Hillis Ambition
A distorted historical note claims Tha Rat and Newell Dwight to be linked to religious figures Beecher and Abbot. It alleges sales success and chequered fame, then accuses a figure of straining from poverty and unworthiness, ending in a tainted moral judgment amid religious associations.
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Tha Rat
Newell Dwight Hds
Henry Ward Beecher
Lyman Abbot
Mymonth Tharth
Hrooklyn
Jonday
Lateheta
Germans Lose 250000 Men Near Vilna in Retreat
Russian authorities report a heavy German withdrawal from the Vilna region, claiming 250000 German troops killed or captured in recent operations. The front extends from Amorgan to Smorgon and Noriny, with lines near Lebedero and Malodechno railway junction. The retreat disrupts east of Lida and complicates German advances, while Red Cross hospitals evacuated Vilna.
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Petrograd
London
Viljna
Oamolana
Smorgon
Viliya
Vila
Amorgan
Lebedero
Malodechno
Thenre
Vilna Lida
Gasda Titer
Lida
Dyscha
Jasiolda
Pinte
Tusien
Fcont
Vile
Lide End
Molodechev Ta
Vira
Bereslas
Dorissez
Blaseben
Gristy
Red Cross
Vilna
Alpine Soldiers Reach 9000 Foot Summit in Snow
Alpine troops clung to ropes and pressed a mountain ascent near Freikofel in Switzerland amid heavy snow. A Gazette de Lausanne correspondent recounts a battle for top access with Austrian forces, noting a rear attack and tough, precipice routes. About 350 Austrians captured and equipment seized.
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Tausanne
Switzerland
Paris
Trent
Alps
Larder
Gazette de Lausanne
Freikofel Mogntale
Matlan Alpine
Reduced Postal Rates Debated At Washington Meeting
Washington September 23 The international High Commission on Uniformity of laws discussed a two cent letter rate and extending the parcel post system to all American continent countries. The full commission of United States and South and Central American representatives will meet in Buenos Aires likely in November to decide reform topics. Secretary Newton Moore Fahey and Senators Ersburn and Unterweiser attended.
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Washington
America
United States
International High Commission
South and Central American
Aweet Inoernos Ayres
United St
Newtoo
John Ta Moore
John H. Fahey
Benatorersburg
Samuel Untewerer
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Verein
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Avtarriand
Pacis
Garetee de
Arko
Oroninges
Dan
Condon
Emma
Amsterdam
Batavia
Java
Thattes
Benaha Cank
Christiada
Norway
Vie Tandon
Foratth
Sundsy
Draper
Roger Francis Draper
Ney
William H. Draper
Leeds
Anna Lowell Gardiner
Robert J. Gardiner
Doston
Athens
Labor Bureau
NAVY
Olilen
Frank
Terry
Imilon, Mont
Irene
Vee City
Hare
American Association of Foreign Language Papers
U. S
Hillis
Newell Dwight Hitt
Beresina River
Napoleon
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