How Germans Were Beaten at Battle of the Marne and Flanders
London dispatch reports the second installment of a French official war review detailing the Marne victory from Sept 6 to 18, the successful French and British offensives, German retreats toward the north, and the joint actions along the Flanders front including Dixmude, Ypres, and Calais. It notes substantial German losses and stresses Allied gains, while outlining strategic reasons for German difficulties and the evolving siege warfare.
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Battle of the
Marne
Flanders
Paris
London
Associated Press
Historical Review
Kluck
Meaux
Coulommiers
von Klick
Ucvon
Penchard-Saint-Soutset-Ver
Nantouil-le-Haddouin
Aisne
Hecause
Grout ‘Hia
Rozey-Lagny
Grand Morin
Burne
Chateau Thierry
Montagne-de-Reime
Apte
Fere-Champenax
Luxemburg
Sezanne-Mailly
Hambouville-Chateau- Beauchamp-Lignicourt - Bles
Sezanne
Als
Tours-Sur-Marine
Sarry
Argonny
Herz
Nancy
Vosges
Coas Uions
Sea
Lys
Duke of Whrtembers
Ersatz
Antwerp
Guards
Bavaria
Prince Rupprecht
von Delmling
Fifteenth Army Corps
von Pabeck
Ypres
Thielt
Coutirai
Calais
Poland
Throwen
Britain
Her
Dixmude
Tvas
Dunkirk
Boulogne
Nieuport
Fusili Marins
Osto
Ramacapelii
Furnes
Yser
Tixmude
Ther
Harkack
Roulerg
Cortemark
Jomder
Bian
Vieres
Zendvorde
Gheluvelt
Messines
Wytschaete
Germany
Russia
Soissons
France
Galieia
Carpathians
Sage Tea Hair Darkening Guide From Grandma
A fragmented timeless guide describes using sage tea and sulphur recipes at home to darken hair. It mentions a 40d sulfur mix and a small amount daily to improve shine and smoothness, aiming for thicker, glossier hair with a natural look.
American Red Cross to Aid the Serbians
Serbia reports appalling health conditions as typhus runs rampant. The American Red Cross and Rockefeller Foundation plan to send a fully equipped medical commission led by Dr Richard P Strong of Harvard School of Tropical Medicine to assist, with Dr Strong directing efforts amid dire hospital shortages.
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American Red Cross
Serbia
London
Charles J. Vopicke
Rockefeller Foundation
Ichard P. Strong
Harvard School of Tropical Medicine
Three German steamers lost in the Baltic
Stockholm reports via London that three German steamers Bavaria Germania and Koenigsberg laden with iron ore were sunk. Bavaria went down March 15 with all hands amid a snowstorm. Koenigsberg reportedly struck a coast. Germania last seen near Swinemunde and may be safe. Also a Maine tale notes gold found in a hen’s gizzard by local residents.
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Stockholm
London
Baltic
Social Demokraten
Dondon
Reuter
Koenigsverg
Pomeranian
Swinemunde
Byron
Maine
B. Knepp
G. Knapp
God War Orphans at French Resort Etretat
Six hundred orphans and half-orphans of the war are being housed in Etretat France in a charitable project that provides apartments, education, and healthy recreation. Initiated by individuals including Emil Vitta and Madame Zola, the effort grew into the association Orpheline de la Guerre, with villas, foster care, and fathers entrusting wealth for the children.
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Etretat France
Preas
Chanel
Emil Vitta
Universite Populaire
Paris
Monsieur Vitta
Madame Emile
Zola
Mile. Deleuase
Monsieur Clemenceau
Savior ‘Erivag
Madame Puvas
Monsieur Finaly
Odeon
Association “Orpheline de la Gherre
Nuumerous
Hetwar
Association
Paris War Orphans Find Work In Workshops And Rooms
A report describes returning children of war workers, including a 6-year-old chestnut seller and several youths aged 9 to 11, being placed in Paris workshops and sewing rooms. Teachers are recruited among mutilated soldiers’ families as volunteers, with Judge Durand delivering support alongside diverse religious communities and political figures.
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Paris
Rheims
Durand
Court of Appeal of
Criminal Court
Charles Yvetot
Papa” Yvetot
Alrngside
Maurice Puja
Rabbi Levy
Cardinal Annette
No Dutch Ultimatum to Germany Reported
The Netherlands says the investigation into submarine seizures of the Dutch ships Zaanstroom and Halavier V remains unresolved and an explanation is requested. No truth to rumors of a Dutch ultimatum. Dutch anger at German submarine activity grows.
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Germany
Netherlands
Stear
Associated Press
Holland
Stove Wrecked by Beans in Auburn Town Ex
An explosion shattered a Sixth Ward home at 62 Langing Street as a family cleaned up wreckage from a kitchen scene. Mrs Billy had left a quart can of beans in the oven, triggering the blast that damaged walls and furniture and sent residents scrambling. Daniel Desh, a 70 year old farmer from near Macungto, rode a streetcar for the first time.
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Auburn
New Fork
Sixth Ward
William
Bilis
Langing Street
Billy
Dream of socialism realized in Britain
London reports a sweeping wartime law allowing government seizure of factories and conversion to munition production. Aimed at mobilizing all British manufacturing, the plan orders a government commission to inventory capacity, assess factory suitability, and ensure fair treatment of workers and owners under the new command economy during the war.
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London
Associated Press
Frederick Banbury
House of Commons
John Hodge
Labor Party
Efort
British Isles
Lloyd- George
Ita
Tne Caugirs
World’s Wildest Spots Named by Royal Geographies Society
President Freshfield notes the least explored areas are Arabia interiors of New Guinea and upper Amazon. These regions fuel romance and adventure, inspiring Conan Doyle’s Lost World and Kingsley’s Westward Ho with their mysteries before the Stoonevelt expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Freshfield
Royal Geographies? Society
Arabia
New Guinea
Amazon
Stoonevelt
Conan Doyle
Kingsley
Population Density Comparison Africa and North America
A concise geographic note states Africa averages sixteen inhabitants per square mile while North America holds one more person per square mile, highlighting a contrast in continental population density.
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Africa
North America
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Camp-De-Chalons
Rhempigsion
GOD War Orphans
Etretat
Daniel Desh
Macungtoa
Nobby
U.S. Pat
Deula -Ross Wilburn
Peters
Aftanta
Baibe
San Prune Face
Los Angetes
Chalmers
Regal
Times Square Auto Company
S. W. Cor
St. & Broadway
N.Y
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ift
Hom
Bank & Trust Co
American National Bank
Zén of
Lebanon
Tumberland
J. W. Darley Macon
Atlanta
United States Tire Company
Peachtree ST
United States
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