Chatham Barracks Hit by Night Raid as Men Stand Firm
An Associated Press report describes a German air raid on Chatham barracks during which soldiers slept through the attack yet reacted with discipline and resolve. Roofs shattered, men awoke amid broken glass and casualties, while officers moved wounded to hospitals and bodies to a mortuary. Surviving sailors lament the lack of opportunity to fight back.
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Chatham
Associated Press
Italy
Cadorna
Trieste
Monte San
Gabriele ii
Gorizia
Monte Santo
Gadorna
Bai Plateau
Peono
Isonzo
Flis
Haig
Seeina Ee
Scheldt
Allie
Germany 1
London
Germanyy
Clint
National Army forms as cantoned recruits march to camps
The first 5 percent draft quota of the national army reports to Camp Lee and other cantonments for 80th 81st and 82nd divisions amid equip and uniform issue. Training starts tomorrow as later arrivals continue to join from Virginia West Virginia Florida Georgia Alabama Tennessee and South Carolina.
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Associated Press
Washington
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Virginia
West Virginia
Funnyylvania
Worth
South Carolina
Florida
Canff Jackson
Columbia
S. C
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
82Nd
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
A1 Crowder
Upton
Yaphank
Long Island
Meade
Admiral
National Army
South
Franklin Carter
Meldrim
Ex czar's brother having good time in Petrograd
Charles Edward Russell recalls a large Nevsky Prospect demonstration in Petrograd. He describes a tall, well dressed Grand Duke Michael, brother of the ex czar, riding a horse in a jovial mood amid the 500,000-strong crowd and a celebratory atmosphere.
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Fn United Press
Washington
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Ptrograd
Nevsky Prospec
Michae
exOzar
Michael
Alexandrovitcy
Omano
Japan and America Forge Wartime Unity in Speech Messages
In Minneapolis and Washington the early September addresses declare loyalty to democracy and America, rally labor to support the war, condemn antiwar propaganda, and affirm Japan United States cooperation. Samuel Gompers emphasizes working-class mobilization for freedom and national purpose. Viscount Ishii stresses enduring friendship and joint resolve with the Allied cause.
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Associated Press
Minneapolia
Minn
Samuel Gompers
Iican Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Land Democracy
America
Gompers
Republic of the
United States of America
Labor Movement of America
People’s Council
British steamer Kenmore sunk at sea report
Boston reported that the British steamer Kenmore of 3919 tons gross sank at sea while en route to the United States. Furness Withy Company, owners, confirmed the loss in advices received today.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Kenmore
Furness Withy> Company
Im‘dle
Kenquore
Escaped Germans Captured at Sea
The admiralty reports the recapture at sea of six escaped Germans. While patrolling the North Sea on September 1, a British vessel intercepted a small boat carrying the six detainees.
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Assorated Press
London
Admiralty
Nort Sea
Peace terms hinge on German willingness, Illinois senator says
In a report from Washington, Senator Lewis of Illinois said supporting the revenue measures could bring peace and that drastic taxes may not be needed. He argued Germany might seek peace by accepting U.S. terms rather than face continued global pressure and renewed hostilities. He claimed Wilson gave Germany a broad choice and urged avoiding vindictive measures.
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Ity Associated Press
London
Germany
England
Marshlaig
Wmeen
Associated Press
Washington
Lewis
Illinois
United States
Anl
Woodrow Wilson
Government Loans Push Allied Aid to New Peak
Washington reports loans of 100 million dollars each to Great Britain and France, raising total Allied assistance to 2.2664 billion dollars. The action marks a renewed government effort to sustain Allied war activities during the ongoing conflict.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
German Allies Keep Her Poster
The Patriotic Education Society urged the United States to declare war on Germany's allies. It asserted that German secret service depends on Austrians and Bulgars for information and argued against delaying war against Austria-Hungary to seek a separate peace. The group advocated full support for Italy's drive through Gotizia in the war materials to hasten peace.
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Associated Press
Washington
Patriotic Education Scciety
United States
Germany
Secret Service
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Society
Gotizia
French repulsed on the Macedonian front with heavy losses
An official AP report from London dated September 5 states the French were repulsed Monday near Bratondol on the Macedonian front with heavy losses. It also notes a Serbian attack on Dobro Polje that ended in a bloody defeat for the Serbians.
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Associated Press
London
Bratondol
Dobropolje
Grand Prize Voting Contest opens in Wilmington Dispatch
The Wilmington Dispatch announces a grand prize voting contest offering prizes including a $775 Briscoe automobile a Ford touring car $200 in gold and other incentives. The paper states prizes are funded by Dispatch profits and that participation requires clipping nomination coupons from the paper and paying for subscriptions.
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Briscoe Automobile
Columbia Grafonoa
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
Wilmington Dispatch
Sivay
Wilmington
Conference on moving live stock from West to East and South
Washington September 5 Secretary Houston opened a conference of the United States live stock industry committee to discuss removing breeding stock from the West to the East and South where rough feed is more procurable. The committee of about 100 cattle men and stock experts reviews plans with officials from the Food Administration and Department of Agriculture.
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Associated Press
Washington
Houston
United States Live Stock Industries Committee
Food Administration
Agriculture
Wet Weather Affects Cotton Across Regions
The weekly crop bulletin reports wet weather hindered the best cotton development in many central and eastern districts last week. Texas benefited from rainfall while some areas saw weevil damage and delays in picking due to ongoing unsettled conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Republicans Lose on Bond Issue in Washington Fight
A chaotic Washington battle over a bond issue shows Republicans losing as Democrats attack proposed war expenses. The debate centers on amendments to favor defense spending with Johnson of the Committee and party leaders trading points about the bill amid a contentious session.
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cAgeneraton
Washington
Opek
Repub
Johnson
Gisachimesetti
Austrians Leave Large Booty After Retreat on Front
AP dispatch from Udine reports immense Austrian spoil in retreat across the Bainsizza plateau. Creats of arms and munitions were abandoned in haste with thousands of projectiles and grenades scattered. Caverns hold Austrian dead. unexploded ordnance and various items, including staff equipment and letters, were found as Italians advanced toward Ravena and rout.
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Associated Press
Udine
Italy
Bainsizza
Saijo Spirito
Laska
Mule Pats
Sveti
Rave
Ravena
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