Russians Cross River and Seize Positions on Eastern Front
Russian forces crossed the Thieniovka river near Petrograd and seized a position held by Austro-German troops. The war office reports 2,721 prisoners and 6 machine guns captured as the fight along the Vlata-Lipa front continues, with heavy activity on multiple fronts.
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Runanian War Office
Bescata
Rumania
Hungary
Mure
Transylvania
Lake Ostrovo
Saloniki
Karon von Schenk
Greece
Piraeus
Somme
War Office
Bealcil
Hoboken
Antwey
Ghistellés
Brujes
Petrograd
London
Thieniovka
Vlota-Lipa
Ferdinand Ferens Dies Former Austrian Ambassador
Richard Ferens of St Louis former ambassador to Austria died at his daughter's Philadelphia home, reports dispatch received in St Louis on September 4.
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St. Louis
Richard '. Ferens of
Austria
Philadelphia
Free Copies Cut For Winston-Salem Papers Due To Paper Shortage
The Journal and The Sentinel suspend complimentary copies amid rising white newsprint costs. Delinquent subscribers will be cut off, with notices urging prompt payment. The Dispatch also reduces free copies as publishers conserve paper and limit mail exchanges.
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Winston-Salem
Journal
the Sentinel
Dispatch
Win- Soresach Sentinel
Sentinel
Office
Toe Business
Winston-Salem Journal
Associated Press
Carrier Boys
Congress Pauses on Labor Day Amid Rail Strike Talks
Washington September 4 Labor Day brought a halt to congressional activity as members left for political events and home. Leaders planned a belated adjournment by Wednesday or Thursday and expected action on the Webb bill and revenue and Porto Rican citizenship measures. The House and Senate agreed to defer immigration and corrupt practices bills and further railway strike legislation until the next session with a joint adjournment resolution likely by 6 PM Wednesday. Simmons and Majority Leader Kitchin sought passage of the revenue bill before adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Simmons
Veteran twirlers Mathewson and Brown to duel
Chicago Sept 4 Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown will pitch for the Cincinnati Cubs in an afternoon game. They have faced each other 30 times in the majors. The Journal reports publishers face a paper shortage and will end complimentary copies from Sept 12 to save costs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Christy Matthewson
Mordecai Brown
Cincinnati Cub
United States
British advance north of Somme seizes Guinchy village
London reports that British troops pushed into German defenses along a 4000 yard front to an average depth of 800 yards, capturing Guinchy village before being forced to yield some ground. More than 800 Germans were taken prisoner amid heavy counter-attacks overnight.
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London
Somme
Guinchy
Morning Ball Games Summary
Carolina League results include Durham 4 Raleigh 3 and Greensboro 6 Winston Salem 5. American League results Detroit 7 Cleveland 5 and Washington 2 Philadelphia 0. New York 1 Boston 7. National League results Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 1 and Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis 0. Boston 3 New York 2.
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Durham
Raleigh
Greensboro
Winston Salem
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Big Demand of the Trade Unions
London reports the British Trade Union Congress opening in Birmingham with over two million members. More than half of the 100 resolutions relate to wartime issues including wealth conscription and a census of wealth. Dockers push for census of wealth while steel workers demand government action to shield imperial resources from enemy control.
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London
British Trade Union Congress
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Mexican Soldiers and Eleven Passengers Die in Train Wreck
Laredo Texas report says Mexican soldiers and eleven passengers were killed last Thursday when a Constitutionalists train was wrecked by bandits. The bandits butchered the guard and carried away every movable thing. The wreck occurred between San Luis and Tampico.
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Laredo
Texas
San Luis
Tampico
Hughes declines Labor Day event over speech restrictions
Charles E. Hughes refused to attend a Nashville Labor Day celebration after the local committee said he could speak only on non political subjects. He also declined to review the Tennessee National Guard and the arrangements for the nominee's attendance were canceled. governor Rye and other speakers were expected to address the meeting with possible endorsements of the Adamson bill.
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E. Hughes
Hughes
Tennessee National Guard
Charles W. Farnham
Rye
Tennessee
Farnham
Spanish War Veterans to Meet in Chicago
Hundreds of soldiers and sailors who served in the Spanish-American War and Philippine insurrection gathered in Chicago for the thirteenth annual national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans. The Ladies Auxiliary meets this week. Congressman L. C. Dyer of Missouri presides. The program includes a parade, competitive drill, sham battle, and maneuvers in Grant Park by two brigades of the United States Veterans' Legion.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
United
Grant Park
United States Veterans’ Legion
Body of David Nixon Found Near Clyde Line Docks
The drowned man, David Nixon, was found Sunday at Greenfield street nearly a mile from the Clyde Line docks foot of Castle street. A coroner's jury viewed the body and will reconvene Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The jury panel includes L. H. Partin foreman and others.
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David Nixon
Clyde Line
Castle Street
Greenfield Street
Shaw
Holden
Messrs
L. H. Partin
R. E. Williams
J. L. King
Chas. V. Motte
L. S. Sharpless
O. H. Shoemaker
German Baron Arrested in Greece Amid Propaganda Arrests
Athens report says Baron von Schenk chief director of German propaganda in Greece was arrested and taken aboard an entente cruiser. Diplomats demand expulsion of Schenk and sixty co workers from Greece as authorities surround his Athens home with guards.
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Associated Press
Athens
Greece
Baron von Schenk
Baron Schenk
Central Empire
President Wilson lauds Lincoln birthsite memorial
Hodgenville Kentucky September reports thousands traveled by train auto foot and horse drawn conveyances to witness the transfer of Lincoln birth cabin to the government. President Wilson praised the memorial calling it the most significant to the nation and emphasized democracy and humble origins shaping greatness.
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Associated Press
Hodgenville Ky
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Wilson
America
White House
Labor Day Parade Draws Thousands to Wilmington Lumina
Labor Day observances in Wilmington featured a large city parade from City Hall to Lumina Wrightsville Beach with many floats and organizations. James F. Barrett of Asheville delivered the main address at Lumina and H Q Alexander of Charlotte spoke earlier. Rotary Club and Red Men floats drew attention.
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Lumina
Wrightsville Beach
Organized Labor
Wilmington
James F. Barrett
Asheville
State Federation of Labor
L. Riordan
American Federation of Labor
H. Q. Alexander
Charlotte
State Farmer's Union
L. Clayton Grant
City Hall
Third Street
Red Cross
Castile
Castle
Third
City
J. S. Lane
Hanover
Rotary
Automobilesc
Order of Red Men
Order of
United American Mechanics
Admiral Dewey
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
U.S. First
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Lodge of Hayles
Wilmington Trade Councils
Wilmington Typographical
Frank Muse
Charles T. Schulken
W.B. Muse
Connie Chasten
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Hungury
Tierseen
Danube
Ruma
Wilmington's
Gungregs Ako
Alan Glaim
Nashville, Tenn
Adamson
Charles
Kentucky
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