British Hold Ground as German Attacks Fail at Zonnebeke
British lines at Zonnebeke repelled a German assault despite renewed offensives along the Flanders front. British artillery and fire held firm as Germans pressed toward the rail corridor near Lille Ostend, with other actions around Tower Hamlets Polygon Wood and Argonne noted, while Russian push in the Caucaasus reports claim captured Oromaru.
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Flanders
Zonnebeke
Roulers
Lille
Ostend
Tower Hamlets
Polygon Wood
Argonne
Paris War Office
Kerensky Addresses Democratic Congress In First Session
At its first session in Tretrognhad, Sept 21, Premier Kerensky spoke to the Semocratic congress from the municipal theater. He defended the Aba government while radicals shouted interruptions, some demanding changes as the prolonged address faced repeated protests from opposing groups. The debate touched on soldiers and workmen issues.
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Helsingfors
Govrroment
Dalzhevik
Mr. Kerensky
Voloheviki
Russia
Kerensky
N.C. Toboldse
Tharedey
Trewier Kerensky
Detexatea
Ile
Aca Be Aba
Tin Premiere
M. Kerenaky
Lona
Liberty 14 Per Cent Bonds Hit New High on Exchange
Heavy buying of Liberty 14 percent bonds led early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Over $1,000,000 of bonds changed hands in the first hour at quotations from 10012 to 300.20, the latter a six and one half point rise from the previous peak.
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New York
Liberty
New High
Todey
Stock Exchange
Germany
Roosevelt Address Set For Minneapolis Mass Meeting
President Roosevelt arrives in Minneapolis to address a patriotic mass meeting tonight under the auspices of Labor’s Loyal Legion. This afternoon he will review troops at Ott Spelling, Minneapolis, before the rally.
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Roosevelt
Babor
Sexton
Ott Spelling
Minneapolis
Bent
Iver Thera
Liberty Loan To Be Popular Nationwide Bond Drive Presses On
Atlantic City and Washington report Secretary McAdoo forecasting over subscription of the new Liberty Loan of three to four billion dollars to be raised by June 30, 1918. He cites banking resources of $37 billion and compares Civil War financing to urge universal support. Final preparations outline payment terms and conversion options for bonds bearing four percent interest, with taxes and maturity details.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Joan
McAdoo
American Bankers’ Association
Tfe
Sng
America
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Bennett Leading Mayoralty Race in New York Primaries
William Bennett, Republican hopeful, widened his lead over incumbent Mayor John Murray Michel in unofficial returns from last week’s primaries. As of today a 34 vote margin separates them, with ballot counts within the delay period expected to finalize by Saturday night. International Brotherhood of Rock: abinders records show 13,630 members.
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New York
William Bennett
John Murray Michel
Stures
American Officer Receives French War Cross
Brig. Gen. George B. Duncan, first American officer to accept the French war cross, served as observation officer at Verdun. A shell fragment struck his steel helmet at his post before the decoration could be officially accepted, pending congressional action.
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George B. Duncan
Verdun
Kornilov Order Justified to Save Fatherland in Crisis
Petnograt reports that General Kornilov issued his final order amid German plots and a looming front-wide offensive. He feared German agents inciting mutiny, rail and bridge sabotage, and Maximalist moves in Petrograd, and chose drastic action to avert disaster and protect Russia.
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Petnograt
Geners Korniloft
Novala Zhlen
Mobilev
Tenis
Kornlett
Hhis
Haran
Muttes
Efvort
Don Regich
Rivera Dnieper
Volga
Petrograd
Kornilott
Adda
Urrason
Petrone
Grand Prix Cup Race Set for October 13 in Chicago
Chicago announces the 1917 speedway Grand Prix cup race to close here on October 13. Entrants include David F. tet Chevrolet Milton Mulford Vali Lewis Alley Andersot Henderson Ford and Mazon. Racing will use a 36 20 60 and 100 mile format with evening by polar system.
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Chicago
Acanon
David F. Tet
Chevrolet
Indictments Involve 160 IWW Members Across Nation
Federal grand jury in Chicago has returned indictments against more than 160 readers of the Industrial Workers of the World. The charges center on seditious conspiracy aimed at hampering U S war efforts. Ringleaders face possible penalties up to life imprisonments or fines.
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Washington
Mars
Industrial Workers of the World
Brandh
Chicago
Alx
Ebt
I. W. WW
William C. Fitts
3 Bitch
Wariuington
Federal Grand Jury
Federal
L. W
W. W
Clites
Department of Justice
LWW
Austria-Hungary
United States
Hayn Cound
Iidieimente
Grand Jury
Viscount Milner Rejects Early Peace With Germany
Viscount Milner addressing the American Luncheon Club in London rejects any peace with the unrepenant German rulers. He says the entente allies will press their crusade to the end, seeking a world ruled by law and not the jungle, underscoring unity of motive with the United States.
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London
Viscount Milner
British War Council
United States
Tard Milner
Germany
Ife
Japan's envoy boosts alliance at New York Chamber
Viscount Ichi led a Japanese commission to the New York chamber of commerce pledging strong friendship with the United States and promising Japan's support in defeating Germany. About 1000 bankers and industrial leaders applauded as Outerbridge urged mutual effort in a forthcoming Far East partnership.
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New York
Beph
Japan
Viscount “Ichi
Imperial Japanese Commission
Germany
Sr Fastis
Kumar Lberty
Japanera
China
E. Hf. Outerbridge
Walcoming
Far East
Captain Hardy to Lecture in Japan
Portland veteran Captain W. H. Hardy, who sailed to Japan in 1852 with Commodore Perry, plans to return this winter to deliver lectures on early Japanese conditions and Perry's expedition. A long-time guard and recruiting figure in Portland, Hardy reflects on the Far East voyage as federal actions curb piracy along the Pacific coast.
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Portland
Ore
Cap Dain
Hardy
Aéi
Japan
Commodore Peny
Perry
Shogun
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Oromaru
Meri
Fetrograd
Oromsin
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Ar Fonne
Berlin
Frezenborg
Meno Road
Ued
German War Office
Ypres-Passchendals
Russ Congress
Bis
Bennett
Abinders Hes
U.S
U Tomes
Korniloft
Fatherland
England
Tisis
Whithtla
Johnson
Sergi
Pit Johnson
Twenty Eighth Infantry
Paul
Captain Hard
Pachic Coast
Ita
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