German and Allied Forces clash along Oise Meuse fronts
Advancing and countering forces engage across the Oise and Meuse rivers with heavy artillery duels and cavalry charges. Both sides claim progress, especially north of Albert and on the Allied right near Le Cheprey and Rupt de Mad. Indian troops join the Allies as reinforcements arrive.
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Oise
Aisne
Somme
Albert
Woexre
Meuse
St Mitel
Leicheprey
Indian troops join British forces in France
The official bureau today confirmed that Indian troops landed in France last Friday. The left wing may be stiffened with these troops, while territorials including the London Scottish have reached Field Marshal French. Rail workers are urged to aid in France. In Belgium, German raids target Antwerp forts, with conflicting claims on fort silencing and Belgian defense asserting continued fire to repel the invaders.
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France
French
London Scottish
England
London
Empire
United States
Antwerp
Belgium
Ao Far
Malines
Russian Forces Press On In Galicia And Poland
A Home dispatch reports Russian ambassador statements that the army has destroyed Austria’s forces in Galicia and aims at Premysl and Krakow. A major battle is expected before Krakow, with victory potentially uniting forces with the central Russian army and Suleima. Russians in the north have checked German advances toward Suwalt and Mirflampol, while German operations near Qusowetz face marshy obstacles. Austria promises to indemnify fishermen’s families after Adriatic mine incidents. Denials issued on Anglo Turkish tensions as the British naval mission to Turkey returns to Hogland.
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Thera
Galicia
Preemysl
Cracow
Sulema
Petrograd
Suwallt
Mirflampol
Qusowetz
Austria
Turkey
Hogland
French Exact Bloody Revenge For Sedan Defeat
London reports the second battle of Sedan during a strategic Allied retreat. French forces lured German troops across mined bridges, then blew them, enabling French fire to decimate advancing columns. Many Germans drowned crossing the river, with searchlights aiding carnage until dawn.
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Sedan
London
Paris
Daily Mail
Correspondnet
Gener
Repulse of Allied Attacks Claimed by German Staff
Berlin reports a German General Headquarters dispatch dated September 30 saying Allied forces advancing near Albert France were repulsed. The Argonne action allegedly progresses slowly, Meuse forts unchanged, and eastern theaters provide no news.
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London
Reuters Telegram Company
Berlin
Amsterdam
Aays
Albert
France
Amiens
Argonne
Meuse
Alsace
Lorraine
Vosges
American foods may be sent to Holland
The British government notified the U S that shipments of American foodstuffs to Holland will not be interfered with and any seized cargoes released once destination is confirmed. Britain also urged Holland to bar cargoes destined for the German army. The arrangement covers transit between the U S and Holland and other neutrals, with no friction reported with Britain. President Wilson praised Britain’s friendly attitude and expected a satisfactory arrangement.
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Washington
Cecil Spring-Rice
State Department
Great Britain
United States
Holland
Germany
Hol- Tanhd
London
Jt 18
Footstul
Netherlands
Wilson
Railroads to Deliver Cotton Exhibits Free
Albany Ga October 1 Special At a committee meeting for the miniature cotton exposition tied to the State Federation of Women’s Clubs convention Albany October 27 30 a resolution ordered notice to manufacturers to ship exhibits early The Southern Express Company will deliver free packages 40 pounds and under and Georgia railroads will deliver free freight for exhibition articles marked for chamber of commerce Albany Ga
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Albany
State Federation of Womena Clubs
John Mach
Chamber of Commerce
Libang
Southern Expresa Company
Georgia
Sums Advance to Open Schools in Ben Hill Co
Fitzgerald Ga October 1 Special The county board of education delayed opening rural schools until January 1915 due to funds. A plan urged by Y Gelders from The Leader Enterprise pools money from donors and banks to buy school warrants and cover taxes until receipts come in. This will let schools open on the second Monday in October as cotton is picked and pupils ready to attend.
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Fitzgerald
County Board of Education
Wnll
Y Gelders
First National Bank
Eixchange National Bank
Fred Graham
Roosevelt Attacks Penrose in Pennsylvania Speech
Theodore Roosevelt rallied in Philadelphia urging voters to back Gifford Pinchot for U S senator and Vanes McCormick for governor, denouncing Penrose as emblematic of corrupt politics. He touted progressive strength, predicting Southern support for reform and urging breaking the boss system. New Yorkers to establish a 1000 acre dairy farm in Tennessee.
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Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Washington Party
United Sates
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Boxer Penrose
Theodore Roosevelt
Toment
First Regiment
Vanes McCormek
William Draper Lewis Tusk
United States
Penrose
McCormick
Penrose Ism
N Gidford Pinchots
Twuisiana
Progressive Party
Selid South
Barnes
Vic Penrose
Quurphy
Sullivan
Free Republic
Jolly Heir 10 Receives $4,000 After Sister's Death
Decatur, Ga October 1 Special An aging ex convict James Jolly, recently pardoned by Governor Slaton, inherits about 4000 from his sister after her death at Stone Mountain. Jolly, once jailed for murder, planned to return to camp life but the estate allows him to start anew outside the penal system.
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Decatur, Ga
James Jolly
Slaton
Stone Mountai
Jolly
Des Kalb County
Ganga
Fulton
Homes of Cruickshank and Hirshburg Robbed
Night burglary at A Cruickshank home at 17 Hast avenue yields jewelry valued at hundreds of dollars. Two Black youths, Robert Collins and Frank Griffin, were found with stolen items and identified by Cruickshank and his wife. Wesley Hirshburg reported further losses at 440 North Jackson street. Detectives to pursue case.
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Milam and Watson
A. Cruickshank
Hast Avenue
Mayo
Bullard
Shaw
Robert Collins
Frank Griffin
Ings Cruickehank
Wesley Hirshbure
North
Jackson Street
Buy A Base Committee Formed In Monticello
A Monticello meeting in the courthouse organized the Monticello buy abate committee to cooperate with northern and western grain dealers and firms buying cotton. Members include L Davis Jasper Superior Court. D B Benton Jasper County Bank. J A Kelly Farmers National Bank. AH Jordan Jordan & Co. J S Malone Jr Benton Supply. B Malone Monticello mayor. J K Kelly Helly Co. Publicity group includes R L Davis A J Roper Hugh Benton. The group aims to publish buyers names in The Monticello News, promote cotton bagging over jute, and print 1000 circular letters plus 1090 blank application forms for distribution to northern and western cotton buyers.
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Monticello
Maart Bll Malone
Holstor F L. Penn
The
Monticello News
R L Davia
A J Roper
Hugh Benton
Russians Break German Center in Suwalk region drive
Russian forces repelled two German river crossings on the Niemen near Obita and Druskenski and captured Augustowe and Koptzyewo, breaking the German center from Os sowetz to Simne. German losses at Druskeniki reportedly reach 20,000 as Russians seize trenches and lakes separated by only a narrow strip of dry land.
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London
Reuters Petrograd
Suwalk
Niemen
Obita
Druskenski
Augustowe
Koptzyewo
Ossowetz
Simne
Druskeniki
Druskemki
Russian Poland
Kaiser
Emperor William
Rominten
East Prussia
Williams
Constable levies on twenty nine coffins in Athens
Athens October 1 Special D J Cocit the town district constable attempted a record by levying on an empty chicken coop and dragging it to the courthouse to be sold on next sale day He topped that by levying on and hauling twenty nine coffins to be sold Monday They were of assorted sizes and belonged to a local undertaker whose hearse had been sold by the court recently.
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Athens
D J Cocit
Southern Conductor Killed in Morristown
Captain John Smithson a 45 year old Southern railway passenger conductor in charge of a freight train was killed at Morristown early today presumed by hoboes His father Noble Smithson a Knoxville lawyer is named in the report The item notes the fatal incident with minimal further detail and mentions no other victims or official findings
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Southern
Bristol
Tenn
John Smithson
Southern Railway
Morristown
Hoboes
Noble Smithson
Knoxville
Suit and Balmacaan Line At Fifteen Dollars
Advertises a fall clothing display featuring a $15.00 suit and Balmacaan line, promising surprising selections beyond that price. Highlights hats selling well with Mallory at $3.00, Sphinx at $2.00, and a $1.50 Chance Hat, plus a bold claim about a $1.00 shirt in Georgia.
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Grapes Basket
Niagara and Concord
Rogers
Jones’ Cash Store
Whitehall St
Postell
Libby
Maxwell Hau
Malaga
Gerrean
Edgewood Sas
Atlante
Arbuckle
Maxwell Houve
Atlanta
S. Broad
Carlton Shoes
Carlton Shoe Co
Carlton
Carlton Shoe & Clothing Co
Whitehall
Ben Hill CO
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Cruickshank and
Hirshburg
Empire Market Co
Whitehal St
Buehler Bros
Royal Brand
Choice
Blade
East
Prussia
Constable
Globe Clothing Company
Whitehall Street
Bacon Armote
RES
Bigh
Aaron Risom
New York State
Cloyer
Ward Co
High CO
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