Allenby’s Palestine gains steady against Turks near Doiran
Allied forces in the Doiran region press Bulgarians and reach Smokyitsa and the Vardar, with 560 Bulgarian troops executed and Turkish reserves from the Caucasus repulsed. Allied cavalry seize Acre and Haifa, advancing from Jaffa, while Serbians push near Monastir and Prilep. Allenby reports captives exceeding 25 000 and a 100 mile retirement front.
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Associated Press
Palestine
Macedonia
Tgrance
A. Jenby
Vield Marshal Haig
St. Quentinary
Vermand
Napoleon
Mediterranean
Hafia
Acre
Jaffa
Ionian
Kasalt
Hedjas
Alenby
Vardar
Monastir
Prilep
Lake Doiran
Maceja
London
Allenby
Holy Land
Reuter
Caucasus
Liman von Sanders
Staf
Fes
France
Influenza Epidemic Strains Brockton and Elsewhere
Reports from Brockton Massachusetts show 5000 cases as schools close and hospitals overflow. Six deaths in Quincy and 19 more in Quebec follow the Spanish influenza surge. New York logs 150 new cases. Camp Zachary Taylor admits 108 cases. Camp Grant reports no deaths with 177 fresh cases, total 540.
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Quincy
Quebec
New York
Mass
Que
Louisville, Ky
Camp Zachary Taylor
Camp Grant
Rockford, Ill
Archbishop Ireland Near Death in Minnesota Diocesan Crisis
Associated Press report from St. Paul dated September 24 states Archbishop Joan Ireland of the St. Paul diocese remains near death, kept alive by oxygen and stimulants after brief awakenings. Dr Charles L Greene, his physician, says he may live another day as he gradually loses strength amid the critical condition.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Joan Ireland
St. Paul
Charles L. Greene
Ireland
Yanks Strike Bolsheviks Near Archangel
Archangel area report says American outposts endured a Bolshevik artillery skirmish with shrapnel. fighting described as trench and Indian style along the railroad with trees providing cover. Bolsheviks suffered losses amid renewed attacks by U S forces.
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U.S
Archangel
Associated Press
Robbers Seize John D's Money in Chicago Safe Job
Six men dynamited a safe at the Standard Oil office in Chicago and overpowered two watchmen. They claimed they aimed for John D's money, not the watchmen's, and escaped with about $1,000 and some liberty bands.
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Chicago
Standard Oi Company
John D
Poole Crosses Imhot Border To Helsingfors
Washington confirms United States Consul General Poole has reached Helsingfors from Moscow and will travel to Stockholm the next day. State Department says Poole urged through Bolshevik detentions and awaited orders, with no update on British and French consular officers or further word expected until Stockholm arrival.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Poole
Helsingfors
Moscow
Stockholm
State Department
Vna
Lansing
Russia
Train Collision Kills Thirty-One at Dresden Station
An express train from Berlin to Vienna collided with another train at Dresden station. Thirty-one people were killed and fifty-nine injured as reported by an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen quoting Berlin. The note also mentions a Senate adjournment to Friday to consider a woman suffrage amendment submission.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Vienna
Dresden
Copenhagen
Jusserand Presents Vases as War Resolve Grows
Ambassador Jusserand told the Senate that France knows Germany’s peace talk is hollow and that force will win justice. Vice President Marshall pledged American determination to fight on with the French until all fears and wrongs are avenged. The vases from Sevres honor Viviani and Joffre, signifying allied resolve amid the der tag rhetoric.
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Washington
D. C
Jusserand
France
Senate
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
America
Defenders of Liberty
Germany
Marshall
Sevres
Paris
Belgium
England
Liege
Marne
Ypres
St. Mihiel
U S Block Hun Raid Foiled Foe Solidifying Line
American artillery repelled a German raid on the St Mihiel front as the enemy consolidated lines before the American right flank. A gas bombardment preceded a Vosges raid toward American trenches, but the attack was repulsed with probable losses.
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U. S
Associated Press
Orraing
St. Mihiel
Vosges
Senators In Nighties Shy At Hotel Fire
Police and fire officials investigated a hotel fire at New Willard that caused about $100,000 in damage. VIP guests, including Vice President Marshall and senators, fled through smoke filled corridors to the lobby. The vice president, in a bathrobe, said he wished for a gas mask and discussed the blaze with friends. The fire began in a pantry off the palm room but was contained, with most damage from smoke and water.
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Marshall
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New Willard Hotel
GARE
Senate
War Train to Death Threat Bring Speakers Endo
The war relics train will arrive in Waterloo tomorrow to display cannon and anti aircraft gear from European battlefields. Prominent speakers and Red Cross canteen staff will host patriotic addresses and meals before the train moves on to Cedar Falls. Other reports note four minute men rallying support for the fourth liberty loan at local theatres.
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Waterloo
Chicago Great Western
Sycamore Street
Thorely
Red Cross
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Falls
Liberts
Plaza
A. C. Prestonak
Majestic
T. Mears Palace
J.C. Murtagh
Crystal
A. R. Lovejoy
Princess
M. H. Kelly
Columbia
H. L. Haywood
the Garden
H. E B. Tullar
Liberty Loan
Paper delivery error notice to readers
If the newspaper is not delivered by 6 o'clock contact the office by phone. A copy will be sent and calls should reach the office before 6 30 p.m.
Siberian ultimatum to Horvath troops reported
The Siberian government at Omsk is said to have issued an ultimatum demanding Horvath's forces either disband or join Semenoff against the Bolsheviks in Trans-Baikaria. The report notes a recent war declaration against Germany and mentions an Associated Press dateline from Harbin.
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Tokio
Khabarovsk
War Office
Yamada
Amur
Nerchinsk
Chita
Horvath
Associated Press
Harbin
Manchauria
Siberian
Semenoff
Trans-Baikaria
Omsk
Germany
Pep Into War Drew Nation, Thompson Reports
Senator Thompson of Kansas told the Senate that America has put pep into the war and started the drive toward Berlin. He said German morale is at its lowest, allied forces feel victory near, and U S entry has shifted the balance with manpower artillery and air power. He cited rapid arrival of Liberty motor planes, noting five or six per day and calling the Liberty motor the best ever despite early delays.
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Washington
D. C
Western Front
Thompson
Kansas
Senate Today
Germany
America
Pep
Berlin
Enury
United States
Liberty Motor
Laberty
Senate
Blaman Women Restricted From Fort Zone Areas
Unnaturalized German women and girls aged 14 and up are barred from entering or living within half a mile of military camps and prohibited zones after midnight Oct 3, under an Attorney General order. Marshals may issue exemptions, with efforts to minimize hardship for law abiding women. The zones cover forts, arsenals, aircraft stations, naval yards, munition factories and other army material plants.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gregory
United States
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Genoa
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