Allies Press On In Balkans Front At Surovitzi Capture
Athens via London reports French and Serbian troops strike in western Macedonian front capturing Surovitzi near Florina. Italian units join Anglo French advance against Bulgaria as the Balkans front sees heavy fighting and Vardar positions bombarded. Transylvania advances push Austrians back. Romanian forces seize Orsova, blocking Danube shipping. King Constantine forms pro ally cabinet amid upheaval.
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Athens
London
Sorovitz
Florina
Berlin
Great War Council
Balkans
Ostrove Lake
Vardar
Transylvania
Tucharest
Orsova
Danube
Roumania
Constantine
Preimer Zaimis
IBS
Paris
Way
Lake Ostrava
Sofia
Bessarabesku
Turtukal
Juan Rangel Bullfighter Struck by Train in Juarez
Juarez Sept 18 Juan Rangel a famed bullfighter was struck by a train of the Nor Oeste de Mexica while a well known figure to many Americans in El Paso. The incident occurred as the weekly train whistled along at about four miles per hour, injuring him.
Perching’s Men Join Carranza in Villa Hideout
Carranza troops encircle Villa and followers in a stronghold near Juarez with American cavalry forming a ring. A clash is anticipated as two American outposts guard the easier escape route. Lexas Rangers report two Mexicans killed near here. Pershing says no new Villa traces found by patrols or Carranzistas.
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Il Fuso
Fox
Carranza Troaps
Villa
Juarez
Lexas
Fred Pon
San Antonio
Tex
Pershing
Funston
Francisco Villa
San Buenaventura
Carmen
Second Case of Infant Plague Here
Dr. C W Ellyson reports an infantile paralysis case with home quarantine. Avelina Pikapes, 2 years, 131% Avalon street, diagnosed after arrival from Oelwein. baby ill before leaving and seen after arrival. Case described as mild with precautions to prevent spread.
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C. W. Ellyson
Avelina Pikapes
Avalon Street
Oelwein
Higher Bread or Bankruptcy Bakers Plea
Bakers claiming bread price increases are needed to avoid bankruptcy may present their books for examination by government experts in Chicago. United States district attorney Charles F. Cline will oversee the figures. Mrs. Julien Heath of the National Housewives league arrived to help investigate conditions triggering the rise. Milwaukee loaves rose from 5 to 6 cents though some weight reductions kept prices steady.
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Chicago
Charles F. Cline
United States
Julien Heath
National Housewives League
Cole Blease Beaten in Carolina Primary
Columbia S C Sent 73 Gov Richard J Manning has been renominated for governor of South Carolina over former Gov Cole L Blease per nearly complete unofficial returns from yesterday's Democratic runoff primary. Manning's vote totals 68926 to 64274 for Blease with Guardsmen on the border included. first-prim e leader Hirase fell short of a majority.
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Columbia
S. C
Richard J. Manning
South Carolina
Capk L. Blease
Manning
National Guardsmen
Hirase
Quebec Bridge Span Replacement Planned After Fall
The St. Lawrence Bridge Company notified the Canadian government it accepts full responsibility for the Quebec bridge span collapse and will replace the span and complete the bridge. With scarce resources, it is believed a new span will take two years to construct.
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St. Lawrence
Quebec Bridge
French Strike North of Somme Presses From Peronne
War briefing notes that French forces push past yesterday’s gains near Combles and threaten Peronne from the north. Gen. Foch’s position improves for a potential strike while Macedonian fronts report Western entente advances with French and Serbian troops capturing Sorovitz and Ostrovo area gains. Greek cabinet resignations signal possible shift from neutrality as Athens contemplates joining the entente.
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Combleszie
Hunt
Fochs
Peronne
Somme
Hughes Ends 14000 Mile Campaign Tour Enthusiastic
Charles Evans Hughes wrapped a 14 000 mile campaign tour visiting 25 states and delivering 141 speeches. He praised public interest and Maine victory, planned more speaking dates, and prepared to return to his summer home before resuming campaigning in the Midwest.
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Raps Wilson
Plattsburg
Maine
New York
Charles BE. Hughes
Bridgehampton
Mainve
Hughes
Portland
San Diego
Canada
Tie
Tinches
N.Y
Charles Evans
Pridgeshimpton
Middlewest
John F. Brien
Os Rereno
Essen Cauntins
Red Briley
Paris
Wichita Cler Moves to Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wichita
Rame
Sioux City
Lincoln
Des Maines
Pepnomtont Hewe
Elub
CAR COMPANIES REJECT OFFER OF ARBITRATION
New York news reports Interborough Rapid Transit and New York Railways formally rejected the public service commission’s invitation to arbitrate a wage dispute. The two firms said they cannot arbitrate with about 10,000 of 11,800 employees and will continue operating on the present terms. Passengers faced severe delays as few cars ran and police kept order after a bomb plot investigated near Borough Hall. A package found near Borough Hall contained dynamites used in submarines, prompting Brooklyn detectives to probe the threat.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York Railways Company
Public Service Commission
Subway
Steen Car
Surf
Pepre- Kontalses
Union
Richard St. Rogers
Kocul
Tii Interborough
Hugh Frayne
American Federation of Labor
Bureau of Combustibles
Fall of Zaimis Triggers Greek Entrance to War
Athens reports that the retirement of Premier Zaimis signals Greece stepping into the war with the Allies. Bulgaran advances and pressure from Venizelos supporters push for continued alignment with the Entente. Zaimis’s resignation follows a military crisis and national debate over neutrality versus active participation.
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Zaimis
Greece
Weather Conditions Favorable to Corn Harvest
Washington reports favorable conditions for corn as the crop bulletin notes rapid harvest progress and plowing for fall sowing in the plains and eastward regions. Ripening corn advances in center and northwest states while cotton and potatoes benefit from showers. overall weather supported maturation despite variable conditions and some widespread crop stress from heat and drought.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Plains
Informal Report on Holter GP Steamer at Carabo Island
A garbled passage notes a recent examination by a Lebash ware ship near Carabo Island within coastal waters. It mentions a sought teen and Gav aney Tfathiaw, with a protest to the British government said to be dispatched.
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Washinston
Carabo Island
Gavaney
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Governor
Governor proclaims Fire Prevention Day across Iowa urging improved safety after reports show fires causing significant property losses. Proclamation notes statewide observance for the upcoming Monday with emphasis on prevention measures and public awareness.
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Dee Moines
Gay Teorse W. Clarke
Iowa
Suffragists May Contest Election Over Fraud Claims
Des Moines reports an Iowa suffrage contest over alleged irregularities as suffragists weigh filing suit. John Himmond, former pollbook inspector in 44 counties, cites missing poll books and invalid registrations. He claims evidence of deliberate fraud in Dubuque and notes 26,000 more votes cast for governor and suffrage combined.
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Des Moines
John Himmond
Dubuque
W. Clt
Raid At Newmaikel Racecourse Seeks Army Shirkeres
London details report a widespread raid by military police at the Newmaikel racecourse before the St Leper classic. Thousands gathered as all men of military age were required to account for themselves, with only two declaring they were Irish and not liable for registration.
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London
Newmaikel
Withdrawal of Guard in October Reviewed by President
Reports from October outline the plan for a border guard withdrawal and a major military review. President Wilton is expected to address the deification of an irrigation project and announce tentative plans for the review amid discussions about the broader strategy.
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Pt. Tss
Mnal Cnard
Tiiawie
Wilton
Pli
Illinois Holds State Primaries With Hot Gubernatorial Fight
Chicago Sept. 13 Incumbent and rival Democrats and Republicans closed campaigns for nominations as Illinois voters prepared to tally ballots. The Republican race for governor focused on Frank O Lowden Morton J Hull and Frank Smith amid factional lines. Dunne faced Brinton for Democratic nod while Sullivan and Cook county forces backed rivals. Poll disputes erupted across wards with arrests and clashes as lines formed, heightening tension on primary day.
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Chicago
Nepublican
Democratic
Uinoiy
Frank O. Lowden
Cook County
Morton O. Lull
Charles S. Dineen
Frank Smith
Gov. Dunne
William B. Brinton
Sullivan
Cook County Democradie
Maine
Republicans Start To Organize College Men
Chicago Sept 12 under Alfred E lant at Western Republican headquarters work began organizing Hughes and Vairbanks clubs among colleges in the middle west. Herbert B Keen reported the completion of Brown University communities of the Hughes National College league. Hughes graduates are active and a number have volunteered to speak for the Republican national ticket this fall. Raymond Robins planned speaking trips to Oklahoma with stops at Durant and Perry on September 15 and 18.
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Wilson
Training Up
Fachmar
Hin
Cnesed Hughs
Maine
Hugheid
Paddred
Uughes
New York
Mt. TA
Repabno
Hhigles
Springfield
Peoria
Chicago
Alfred E.lant
Republican
Hughes and Vairbanks
Middlewestern
Herbert B. Keen
Brown University
Ma. Hughes
Raymond Robins
Oklahoma
Ife
Durant 15
Perry
Fake Customs Official Fleeces Canadian Passengers on Train
Nov Y train passengers report a fake customs official aboard a Canadam Pacific train as it moved toward the United States. The impostor questioned travelers and extorted money, claiming deposits and issuing receipts marked as paid to U S customs in Buffalo. Passengers including Mrs Jessie Ardill of New York and Edward Crockett of Brantford provided varying sums before the scam was discovered upon arrival at Buffalo station. Police seek the suspect described by victims.
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Nnvale
Novy
Sept .S
United States
Jessie M. Ardill
New York
A Ardill
Theoian
Elle
United States Customs At
Buffalo
Edward Crockett
Brantford
Ant
Combles Fall Tightens French Somme Offensive
Paris, Sept. 12. French forces gain near Combles and Peronne in a swift drive on the Somme front. Rouchayesnes village captured. Combles under fire from two sides, nearing collapse. In rapid assault, 30 German trenches seized and over 1,000 prisoners taken as the push widens toward Peronne and Bapaume. Allied airmen conduct raids behind German lines with multiple aircraft downed or damaged.
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Paris
Combles-Peronne
Vyllage
Rouchayesnes
Combles
Peronne-Bapaume
Somme
Foch
Bethune
Peronne
Perl
Bethune- Peronne
Mont St. Quentin
Corobles
Ginchy
Berlin
Bapaume
Entente
Aizerourt
Moislains
Guiscard
Roisel
Hendicourt
Tunnel accident in Cleveland leaves one dead
In Cleveland Ohio a water tunnel under Lake Erie collapsed trapping workers. One man died and 16 others were injured in the early hours. The incident follows a gas explosion in another tunnel section weeks earlier that killed 19 men.
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Cleveland, O
Lake Erie
Enver Pasha Arrives at German Headquarters
The Overseas News Agency reports Turkish War Minister Enver Pasha and commander Enver Pasha arrived at German headquarters in Berlin. Emperor William assigned him quarters with the Fusilier Guards, the agency adds.
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Berlin
Enver Pashs
Wiliam
Paper delivery notice to call for missing issue
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier Loy or other cause, call R330 for a copy to be sent. After 6 30, call Tel No 2 for assistance.
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Villa Ghia
Milwaukee
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Cole Blease
Carolina
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Lake Ostrovo
Congress
Mss
Jeanette Spankin
Montana
Jeanette Rankin
Missoula
Pine Tree
Cler
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Tion
Athos
Zaimia
Bardia
Londen
Zatinda
Germany
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Illinoig
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Enver
Tasha
Turk Chiff
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