Allies Drive on Somme and Ottoman Fronts in Sept Orders
United Press reports Sept 18 that Italian forces breach Austrian lines at Mansalcone and French men move near Denicourt as British advance to Thiepval after Moquet Farm loss. Serb troops seize Bulgarian positions near Ostrove Lake. Germany fears a wide front retirement as Haig dispatches describe Allied gains. Chicago also reels from blackmail gang investigations and forthcoming trials in Philadelphia.
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London
Rothe
Mansalcone
Thiepval
Moquet Farm
Ostrove Lake
Denicourt
Somme
Berlin
Haig
Perronne
Combles
Thigoyal
Prominent Chicago Homes Targeted By Thieves
A report notes break ins at residences of Chicago's wealthiest citizens, with police investigating thefts affecting upper class neighborhoods and authorities urging vigilance and securing estates.
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Chicago
Chief of Militia Affairs Dies at Home
Albert Mills, chief of the division of militia affairs for the United States Army, died of pneumonia at his home in Washington D C. He had been ill about twelve hours. Fifteen thousand Carranza soldiers retreating from Chihuahua were reported by General Bell.
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Ten
Carranza
Pancho V
Chihuahualty
Bell
Washington, D. C
Aumera
Albert Mills
Division of Militia Affairs
United States Army
Ghiteau
Washington
William Jones
Bill Jones
Circuit Court Docket Highlights Dismissals and Divorces
State v McCabe dismissed and grand jury session canceled by Judge Ogden. Martin Whitehead seeks to set aside deed against Frank Stephens. Ragsdale vs Nagsdale on trial for divorce. McClanahan divorce case proceeds. People's Savings Bank of Evansville wins $1,293.66 and costs against Maddox. Dosch forecloses on note. plaintiff dismisses suit at costs. McKechnie vs McConn suit on account ends with finding for plaintiff.
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Evansville
George Maddox
Edward Dosch
John Dosch
James McKechnie
Fred Mc ‘Conn
Indianapolis Schools to Close Over Infantile Paralysis Spread
Indianapolis superintendent Callicott announced schools will likely close due to infantile paralysis spread. A death could trigger an additional shutdown, though no deaths had occurred yet and two schools had already been closed to prevent further cases.
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Hy United Press
Indiianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis
Kentucky feudist slain during escape in Leaji county
Mase Selter feudist and moonsaler was killed by Deputy U S Marshal Sizemore as he attempted to escape while being brought from his Leaji county home. Selmer was prominent in the Hargis Cockrell feud that raged for years, following the 10 year old court house shooting of Judge Marcum at Jackson.
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Harvard. Ky
Mase Seltner
United States
Sizemare
Ysing
Leajie County
Selmer
Hargis Cockrell
Marcum
Court House
Jackson
Mob Storms Kansas Jail Over Looming Lynching
A mob of about 200 men and boys surrounded the Rooks county jail in Stockton Kansas last night aiming to lynch itinerant cobbler Fred Altergott held in connection with the murder of Laula Barks at Zurich on August 22. They traveled from Zurich after hearing Altergott had been brought from Beatrice Nebraska where he was arrested Friday.
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Stockton
Kan
Rooks County
Fred Altergott
Laula Barks
Zurich
Altergott
Beatrice
Neb
Big Strike Delayed Until Thursday in City Mess
New York report says a general sympathetic strike of all labor in the city will not be called until Mayor Mitthell can meet with traction officials and their workers to settle differences. The mayor will confer tomorrow, labor leaders promise to delay action until Thursday. Green motormen clashed with strike breakers on street cars, injuring a passenger and causing bruises.
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United Press
New York
Mitthell
PAO
Sthex
Tegalfuterea Ginza
Betts Drugist Unconscious in Rear of Store
Betts, the druggist, found unconscious at the rear of his store Saturday morning, rests easy this afternoon, but his condition is not improved. Physicians hold consultations at his home this afternoon, as his medical team treats a developing case of illness.
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W. ©. Betts
Bright
Explosion at Murphy Distilling plant injures no one
An explosion in the engine room of Murphy Distilling Company's Vincennes area plant today caused a large fire. The Vincennes South road site, a major local industry, burned with damages estimated at four thousand dollars. Insurance covered the loss. No injuries reported.
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Iy United Press
Nintennes
Ind
Murphy Distilling Company
Vincennes
Princeton
Io sUrange
Doubtful Sympathy Strike Fails To Halt Transit
New York on Sept 18 reports declining likelihood of a sympathy strike by 70,000 to 80,000 transit workers. Longshoremen leader Thomas V. O’Connor said 35,000 IL A members would not be called out before Thursday. Transit service on subway and elevated lines ran normally with little violence.
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New York
Carmen
Thomas V. O'Connor
International Longshoremen’s Association
Norna
At Port Democilats 19 State and Nation by Vance McCormick
A literary ballot feature presents Vance McCormick national chairman detailing the interplay of state and nation in Democratic politics. The piece, attributed to McCormick, surveys party strategy and leadership dynamics across regions.
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Vance McCormick
Democrats Confident of Winning Indiana and West
Returning from a Western trip Democratic National Chairman Vance McCormick said conditions in Indiana were satisfactory and expressed complete assurance that Wilson would carry the state. In Chicago he conferred with western leaders and claimed the party was more militant than ever, predicting an overwhelming victory nationwide.
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United Press
New York
Vance McCormick
Indiana
Wilson
Chicago
United
Widow Billa Ruddick Ejected In Court Outburst
United Press reports in Columbus Indiana that wealthy widow Billa Ruddick was ejected from a courtroom after rising and shouting at Judge Wickens that he and the court were all black rascal. The incident occurred today as she challenged the judge and his associates.
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Uby
British censors open U S official mail to navy department
Washington reports that British censorship extended to official letters to the navy department from the Far East. Censors in Vancouver opened several letters from navy officers in Hong Kong, some with naval attaché status. Admiral Benson said the interference was raised with the state department and protested to London.
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Washington
Navy Department
Far East
Great Britain
State Department
Vancouver
B. C
Department
Navy
Bong Kong
Benson
London
Bremen arrival report gains credence in New London
Sept 18 Bremen submarine merchantman Bremen, sister ship to Deutschland, may arrive this week. Paul G. L. Hitken, manager for German Ocean Transportation Co., arrived here, signaling continued effort to operate the undersea craft in U S ports.
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Bremen
New London
Conn
Arriva
Paul G. L. Hitken
German Ocean Transportation Company
Counter Attacks Fail to Halt Allied Somme Drive
London dispatch reports desperate Teutonic counter attacks failed to stop the Anglo French advance on the Somme. The German war office admits the loss of Berny and positions between Warloaux and Vermandovillers as the new French drive proceeds south of the river. Paris withholds announced capture of Denicourt though reports say it was surrounded. The French war office also claims the capture of Berny and Vermandovillers.
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United Press
London
Somme
German War Office
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Warleux
Vermandovillers
Denicourt
Paris
French War Office
Jane -Vermandovillers
Mt Carmel vs Washington game canceled. Bicknell to play instead
Mt Carmel and Washington clash scheduled for Foster Park Sunday is off. Manager O'Brien confirms Hauser and McKinney will start, Lyons at center, Pott short, Huy Rorin right, Eddington at fipet, Callahan second, Dunlap third, Swayng in, with no change to Graya lineup. The cancellation stems from fairness concerns after earlier unrest with the local crowd.
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Mt. Garmel
Washington
Fosters Park
Bicknell
O'Brien
Hauser and McKinney
Carmel
Chicago’s glamorous gang ring nabbed by federal agents
A band of eight, including five men and three women, was arrested in a fashionable Chicago south side hotel raid. Authorities say they used beauty to lure socialites in Chicago Baltimore New York and Philadelphia, then blackmailed them and faked official actions to threaten prosecution under the Mann Act. Chief charges include ransom kidnapping and impersonating government officers. Names listed include Henry Russell Edward Donohue Helen Evera Mrs Francis Allen Mrs Edward Dodouive James Christian Frank Crocker George Blend and George Irwin who still faces charges. Victims reportedly number 15 with over 250000 swindled, including $40000 from one victim and $36000 from another. They will be taken to Philadelphia for trial.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Departments of Justice
South Side
Baltimore
New York
Hinton v. Clafbaugh
Department of Justice
Department of Nation
Henry Russell
Edward Donohue
Helen Evera
Francis Allen
Edward Dodouive
James Christian
Frank Crocker
George Blend
George Irwin
Regina H. Clifford
Canada
Claibaugh
Claibauzb
Man Kills Wife and Boarder in Springfield Md
Springfield Maryland report details farmer Ferguson aged 64 killed by his wife Claya Warner Ferguson 48 and boarder John Smithmer 50 in their home. Ferguson attempted suicide but failed to end his life. motive linked to alleged attention to Smithmeter. Witnesses include Ferguson's daughter.
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Farmer Ferguson
Eleot
Claya Warner Ferguson
John $Mthmefer
Ferguson Spe
Smithmeter
Ferguson Mente Rae
Rene
Daushie
Usher
Ferguso
Fire destroys Webster Lumber mill near Walnut
The Webster Lumber Company mill beside the BE and Ib railway north of Walnut Fire Hall burned Sunday at 2 40 pm with about 3500 dollars in losses to about 3 4500. No insurance. Mark Roberts witnessed the blaze and suspects several small boys who fled the building. Firemen saved much lumber but could not save the mill. Noah Webster and family were away when notified and estimates put losses around 3590.
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Webster’ Lame Ber
BE. & Ib
Walnut Fireel
Mark Hoberts
Mall
Realdes
Agle O
Tay
Jave
Webster On. Corp
Washington
Noah Webstér
Webster
Basluggr lease tank collapses. man drowns, oil spills
A tank on the Basluggr lease collapsed Sunday afternoon, drowning J. W. McFadden and spilling about 25 barrels of oil into a nearby area. About 178 barrels were saved by a temporary levee across a creek. authorities ordered the wrecking and burning of the tank.
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Beenie Ind
J. W. McFadden
Enane
Wilson Campaign Tour Through the Middle West
Newark dispatch notes that Wilson and his wife began a campaign tour through the middle west. Reports anticipate a significant rise in support, with an estimated twenty five percent increase in Wit tens majority due to their speeches. A Chicago item mentions broader campaign activity and general developments.
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Newark
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