Only Land Operations Are Unresisted Advance of Germans
German forces continue a broad advance on the eastern front as reported by the war desk. Reports emphasize land operations with no resistance noted in several sectors, signaling a decisive push in the heavy fighting areas.
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Russia
Pprecs
Audstelian
Tocou
Esstovizzo
Seg ' Gorizia
Eycaedo
Bainsta
Monte San Galiele
Antrians
Flanders
St. Julien
Berlin
London
Ries
Army
Jaeger River
Bruges
Belgium
Triges
Novssneratt
Sibirie
Beliers
Britis
Lockes
Keluz Canal
Vars
Eer
Brafil
Hytine
Riga
CONTE
War Office
Louny Rs Oesi
Jaege
Eton
Hogtj
Ile
Aisne
Meuse
Noway
Jeetor
Nation Honors First Drafted Soldiers In Capital Parade
In Washington the first District of Columbia draft contingent led by President Wilson marched from Peace Monument to the White House with 1400 men, while women pickets from the National Woman's Party demonstrated at the White House gates. In New York 20 000 drafted men paraded through Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx led by Mayor Mitchel with volunteers and officials marching in khaki.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Wilson
Congress
Firthe Espital
District of Columbia
Fort Myer
France
United Nation
Warren
Nelson
Union Army
Bankhead
Martin
White House
Sept
National Woman’s Party
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Fifth Avenue
Mitchel
Uovernors Island
Harlem
Isrance
Major World War I See-Saw Pictures on Multiple Fronts
The report details Allied and Central Powers actions across Europe. It notes Italian bombings damaging Pola and advancing on the Isonzo front, German raids on the British coast, Russian prisoner captures, and British aerial strikes on Bruges and other targets.
Suffrage Battle Reported in Mexican Region
In City September 3 Associated Press dispatch notes that suffrage restrictions affect voting. The law requires literacy and self sufficiency for eligibility, shaping who can cast ballots in the area.
Riga Burns as German Troops Take City
Berlin reports Riga was in flames at many points when German forces captured the city. The army headquarters statement says Riga fell under German occupation after heavy fighting.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Riga
Army
Drafted Men for Cantonments Reach National Army
The 5 percent quota drafts report to local boards today to receive rail and meal tickets and orders to report again before training. About 80,000 men, many with prior military or cooking experience, will enter 16 cantonments by tomorrow night except at Yaphank and Annapl Md where construction isn’t finished. Each district assigns a recruit to handle transportation warrants and meals.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Yaphank
L. I
Admiral, Md
War Department
Tar Heel Cavalry Reach Camp Sevier
Greenville South Carolina September 4 Troop D of the North Carolina cavalry 111 men from Andrews and Troop B from Asheville 165 men arrived at Camp Sevier today About 200 reserve officers newly commissioned after training at Fort Meyer Virginia have been transferred to Camp Sevier from Lee at Petersburg Virginia They will be assigned to various commands in the 30th division Five engineer officers from the American University at Washington also arrived and will join commands in the 105th regiment at Camp Sevier.
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Associated Press
Greenville
S. C
North Carolina Cavalry
Andrews
Asheville
Camp Sevier
Fort Meyer
Lee
Petersburg
American University At
Washington
Negro Stevedores for Work in France
Washington reports War Department authorization of a 2400 Negro stevedores regiment for foreign service to load war supplies for the American expeditionary forces in France. Recruiters, especially in Southern port cities, urged to enlist. effort to exempt draft age Negroes preferring behind the lines work. Army seeks Negro cooks and will pay well to inexperienced men willing to learn.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
France
Attacks on American Sailors in Cork Irish City
A Cork dispatch reports Sunday night assaults on American sailors by gangs of youths. Sailors and companions faced harassment, a hat was torn from a woman, and a tram ride ensued to safety. Several groups sang Sinn Fein, windows broke, and a raid on an officers training corps yielded rifles revolvers and swords. Authorities offer no motive.
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Associated
London
Seni
Cork
The
Chronicle
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Seaboard Clerks Strike in Raleigh Demanding Raises
Thirty five Seaboard clerks in Raleigh walk out seeking a 20 percent salary raise. The action may jeopardize the raise as leaders were told Seaboard would offer raises only to those not recently employed, but the walkout occurred before that offer.
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Raleigh
N. C
Seaboard
Many Nominations for Dispatch Contest Pleasing to Wilmington
The Dispatch contest drew strong early interest in Wilmington and surrounding areas with rapid nominations and many inquiries by phone and mail. Women and girls showed enthusiasm for the opportunity offering prizes including a 775 Briscoe automobile, gold, jewelry, and merchandise. Each non winning entrant receives ten percent of new subscription payments. voting uses coupons and special ballots, with coupons worth ten votes and ballots carrying more weight.
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Wilmington
Vicinity
Briscoe Automobile
Con
Dispatch
Sinaisis
Columbia
Daily
Sunday Dispatch
Grand Duke Michael and Wife Arrested in Plot
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, brother of the former emperor, and his wife have been arrested in connection with a recent counter revolutionary plot unearthed in Petroared. The pair faces charges tied to activities against the state.
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Associated Press
Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitch
House Takes Up Historic War Bond Measure
The house began debate on the 11.539 billion war bond and certificate bill backed by Republicans and Democrats. General debate runs to tomorrow with amendment and a final vote expected then. Aims to create a congressional war expenditures committee, a proposal similar to a Senate food control provision rejected by the President.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hpouse
Congressional War Expenditures Committee
Senate
Wilson
German bourses denounce Mr Wilson in peace dispute
From Amsterdam and Bremen reports say German stock markets protested President Wilson's reply to Pope Benedict XVI peace proposals. Merchants urged loyalty to the empire and warned of tensions between government and people while denouncing British hunger tactics. Hamburg followed with similar resolutions endorsing the war effort.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Sept. Dn
Bremen
Wilson
Pope
Benedict
Herr Fabrius
Chamber of Commerce
Hamburg
Nashville bids farewell to soldiers from State Guard units
Nashville Tenn September 4 Nashville will bid formal farewell tonight to the State Guard troops here and the local National Army men. A program of music and addresses will be held with Governor T C Rye delivering the principal address. A comfort kit and war map will be presented to each soldier.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
State Guard
National Army
T. C. Rye
Austrian Command Reorganizes Front as Italians Advance
Udine Italy Sept 4 Feld Marshal Von Arz chief of staff of the Austrian army is reported to plan reorganizing troops amid demoralization from defeats. Italian forces push forward across Brestovizza valley and Pansizza plateau, capturing trenches and exhausting Austrian units, while Mont San Gabriele resistance weakens under Cadorna’s steadily advancing army.
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Associated Press
Udine
Italy
von Arz
Brestovizza
Pansizza
Mont San Gabriele
Cadorna
Organized labor mobilizes for war support and pacifist warning
National labor leaders gather in Minneapolis for a three day loyalty conference under the American alliance for labor and democracy. Samuel Gompers is expected to speak as delegates plan local branches and discuss labor's role in the war.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Organized Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Aitnot
Northwest Labor
Alliance
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
People's Council of America For Democracy and Terms of Peace
Minnesota
People’s Council
Rapid building of new steamships
Cardiff correspondent notes Lloyds Shipping Register supplements show from June 8 to July 17 over 100 steamers added to the register, 63 of them British. Most vessels are large tonnage and construction is rising quickly to offset losses from the submarine campaign.
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Associated Press
London
Cardiff
Exchange Telegraph Company
Lloyd's Shipping Register
Sugar rationing urged as conveyor of Allied needs
Washington reports the food administration asks Americans to support the sugar economy by conserving and avoiding waste to avert a shortage in allied nations. Lack of ships to move Cuban and Hawaiian crops prompts sharing the sugar supply with Europe, while the effort calls for careful use rather than heavy sacrifice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Food Administration
Europe
America
Resolutions Pledge ABA Royalty to Government
At Saratoga Springs on September 4 the American Bar Association opened its annual meeting with resolutions pledging the association to the government. Elihu Root presented the measure on behalf of the executive committee with their unanimous recommendation for adoption.
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Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
American Bar Association
Elihu Reot
Night raid on Chatham kills 107 and wounds 86
London reports last night's air raid on Chatham killed 107 naval ratings and wounded 86, with one civilian dead and six injured. Six airplanes took part, as anti aircraft guns fired but caused little damage. The raid affected the southeast coast, with planes over Isle of Thanet and near Sheerness Chatham area.
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Associated Press
London
Chatham
Medway
Orion
Lord French
British Home Forces
Tham¢s Estauary
Cha
Isle of Thanet
Sheerness-Chatham
Fielda
Kaiser Rejoices Over Fall of Riga
A Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II praising the fall of Riga as a major milestone in German strength. The Empress and Field Marshal Prince Leopold receive telegrams from the Emperor expressing gratitude for leadership and resolve contributing to the success.
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Kaiser
Riga
Associa
Berlin
London
Peror William
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
Tory
Mexican Chamber Passes Tax Bill on Mining Property
In Mexico City the chamber of deputies approved a bill to place mining property taxes under an organic law. It will take effect as the same taxes previously assessed by decree by President Carranza. The levies are progressive, targeting larger holdings over smaller ones.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Carranza
Brazil Will Not Send Troops to Europe Denies Reports
Rio de Janeiro reports the minister of war denying claims Brazil will deploy troops to Europe. The navy ministry also says it will not lease requisitioned German ships to the Entente allies.
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Associated. Press
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
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