British French Nearer Gatelet Advance as German Defenses Hold
British and French forces press toward St Quentin with the Germans offering stubborn resistance along a 20 mile front. Haig recaptures Moeuvres, while Debeneuv’s army advances toward Genay and Esigny le Grand. Mangin threatens Chemin des Dames as French gain ground near Allemant and Fort Malmainon.
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Associated Press
St. Quentin
Cambrai
le Catelet
Epehy
Lempire
Hindenburg Line
Haig
Camtrun
Moeuvres
Canal du Nord
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Debeneuv
Genay
Hessigny-Le-Grand
Mangins
Mangin
Chemin Des Dames
Allemant
Fort Malmaison
Aisne
Vailly
Ghemin Des Dames
Reims
Page Saveny
Yanks Lull in Alsace Front Reports Weather Delays
The Associated Press notes new German troops facing American lines in Alsace near Ammeraweiler with some areas still held by prior forces. Heavy rain slows movement and transport, while air patrols continue under poor conditions. An American observer reports German troop movements near Moselle crossroads, followed by artillery fire and confusion.
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Associated Press
Asace
Alsace
Thursbig
Ammeraweiler
iBy
Fort Raine
Althe
Moselle
Vester
Ships Delivered to Fleet Body in 19 8 Total 1 841 000 Tons
Washington D C Sept 20 Ship tonnage actually delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corporation this year amounts to 1 811 900 tons with 2 596 000 tons launched and keels paid for 4 105 000 General Manager Piez of the fleet corporation giving these figures to the senate commerce committee today said deliveries for September probably will reach 490 000 tons Warvyester Mild Havana Joe cixar qqavertigementy
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Piez
Fleet Corporation
Senate Commmerce Committee
Liberty Day Proclaimed for October 12 in Fourth Liberty Loan
President Wilson proclaimed Saturday October 12 as Liberty Day marking the 426th anniversary of America’s discovery. He urged all citizens to observe the day to spur a generous response to the fourth liberty loan.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
America
Arizona Flyer Down Four Air Foes In Fight
Lieut Luke of Phoenix battles through exhaustion with emergency fuel to destroy two German aircraft after downing three balloons in a French theater. Lieut Edward V Rickenbacher of Columbus adds two more victories in a week, totaling six, as their group hosts 28 enemy planes and balloons since the offensive began.
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Associated Press
Lorraine
Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
Edward V. Rickenbacher
Columbus
Lieut
Rickenbacher
Robbery at Argo Illinois State Bank
Five-robber gang held up the Argo Illinois State Bank in Chicago on September 20. They locked the cashier and a woman clerk in a closet, escaped in an automobile toward Joliet with about 850000 in currency, mostly large bills, plus 30000 to 40000 in liberty bonds. Detectives in motor cars pursued the robbers. Washington draft totals released September 28 show 1460000 registered for military service, 131 percent of the estimate.
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Chicago
Argo
Illinois
Joliet
Washington, D. C
Washington State
Austrian Peace Open Offer Still Holds Amid Contention
London and Amsterdam reports detail Allied push for Wilson peace points and Burian’s approach. Saxon foreign minister warns Kultur collapse from continued pan German aims and American interference amid killings.
Kaiser's Regret Over Not Attacking France 1887 Revealed
Paris reports documents in the Yellow Book show the Franco Russian alliance was defensive. Emperor Alexander hesitated fearing renewed war while Germany’s ruler allegedly regretted not striking France in 1887.
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Kaiser
France
Paris
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
Alexander
Boisdeffre
Spartisans
Berlin
M. Montebello
M. Ribot
Llwag
Flussia
British Hold Ground as Germans Mass Near Gouzeaucourt
British troops repelled German attacks east of Nigh and Havrin court woods, with heavy fighting near Gouzeaucourt. German casualties were heavy, and a hospital complex west of Vandieres was shelled, killing American privates and injuring medical staff. The Associated Press reports Allied resilience and shifting German plans despite mounting pressure.
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Montreal
Moeurr
Rayners
Nigh
Havrincourt Woods
Gouzeaucourt
Getz
von Snelow
Hein Che
Associated Press
Lorraine
Deaving
Willie
Vandieres
U S Cotton Control in Addition to Price Fixing
Senators from cotton states report at a White House conference President Wilson plans not only to fix the price for this year's cotton crop but also to order government control of its distribution. The notice appears in a Washington dispatch from the Associated Press, dated Sept 20.
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Associated Press
London
Inter-Allied Labor Conference
Wilson
Amsterdam
Vienna
Balfour
Burian
Baron Burian
Rons Nians
Washington
HD. C
White House
Local notice about newspaper delivery and phone inquiries
A brief public notice states deliveries and a phone contact for assistance. It instructs calling the office before a set time to receive a copy of the paper and emphasizes receiving the service properly through the provided line.
Railroads see July earnings rise under government control
July operating income reached 3135.7 million, about 40 million above last year, driven by freight rate gains and higher revenues. Freight and passenger receipts rose as costs climbed, with transportation expenses up about 27 million from July 1917.
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Washington, D. C
Ars Ofarloco
James Manns Slays Slaves Self in Father's House
James Manns, a 28 year old Republican from the house, shot and killed a man at his father’s home. He then killed his pet dog before turning the pistol on himself. A letter to his mother in Washington hinted at a planned suicide amid poor health and tuberculosis.
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James BR. Maen, Jr
Yyo
Tucrradd Towdiey
Red Dresey
Younes Mann
Washington
Mann
War shoe components to be continued until raw materials exhausted
The War Industries Board announced today that box, feed shoes, felt heel pads and felt inner soles are doomed for the wartime period. Production will continue only as long as current supplies of raw materials last.
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Washington
PD. C
War Industries Board
Illinois party conventions to back suffrage end war talk
Springfield September 20 Illinois Republicans and Democrats convene to pledge rejection of any peace terms until victory over Germany is secured Both platforms endorse woman suffrage and omit war and dry issues from their main lines The GOP aims for a unified war effort including universal military training and soldiers voting rights while the Democrats back Wilsons leadership and push road bonds state constitutional reforms and court reorganization
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Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois
State Arsenal
Lowden
Fred “E H. Sterling
State Committee
John H. Harrison
Danville
Justus Ti. i Johnson
Aurora
Arthur W. Charles
Democratic Committee
P. m. He
Thomas F. Donovan
Joliet
London
Wilson
Witneis
Nine Inch U S Guns and Larger Used at Metz Bombardment
Washington reports the Metz forts are under fire from nine inch and larger American guns. War Department officials state Liberty motor and ordnance production is rising, especially eight inch howitzers. Motor production passed 7,001 units with 2,500 allocated to navy and allies while motors are used in sun tanks.
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Metz
House Military Committee
Crowell
War Department
Liberty Motors
Navy
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