Guns Smash Forts at Verdun in Major German Assault
Berlin reports a massive artillery attack on the Verdun line south of the forts. German and Austrian siege guns covered Verona style fortifications with precision, taking Fort Cap des Romains amid fierce resistance. Corresp comments on the relentless blast, smoke, and armored turrets silenced, as troops prepare for an infantry push.
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Berlin
the Hague
London
Werlun
Metz
Fort Capes Romans
Fort Lees
Fort Iient
Austria
Cap Des Romains
Fire bombardment and evacuation near Solng on battleground
Three days of artillery fire pounded a front near Lesparaches with an unidentified quan location. Soldiers settled into housekeeping as St Michael evacuated shortly before the correspondent arrived. Smoke columns rose south of Foul as night fell and the scene remained active on opposing flanks.
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Lesparaches
Michsel
Soth
Rand
Foul
Solng
British Troop Ships Guarded by Air Fleet
British naval operations report air escorted troop movements against French and English coasts with patrols from airships and aeroplanes. A temporary seaplane line linked up with Belgium authorities while patrols extended along the straits and eastward. An incident required cutting a propeller blade during a patrol but crews completed the repair and resumed duties. Skirmishes occurred between motor air supports and enemy forces as naval aircraft aided artillery and infantry.
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Bs Flyings Marines Coopersti
Staten Cth
Straits of Lever
Tereplines
Naval
Belgium
Fearel No Waltd
Climtary
Ostend
Armed
Lh Ling
British Minister Named for Manama and Costa Fna
Tondon OU Loder La Claude Coventry Mallat was appointed minister to Manama and Costa fna. He has served in similar roles since 1908 in those countries, but not with the status of minister resident and consul general.
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Tondon OU
Loder
la Claude Coventry Mallat
Manama
Costa Fna
Berlin Confirms Capture of Thirty French Warplanes
Berlin reports a renewed French air loss with thirty planes captured as heavy fighting continues in France. German artillery pummels French positions, repulsing Allied attempts to break German lines, while gains continue around Arponne. German forces claim success in Antwerp siege and other offensives under von Hindenburg despite Russia’s actions at Suwalki and Ossowiecz.
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France
Berlin
Sarville
Arponne
Fisce
Neuen
Suwalki
Russia
Ossowetz
Ruselan Voland
Antwerp
von Hindenburg
Sitta
Nieuwe van den Dag
Teritiho
Rumor Sachsen sunk by British reachs Atlantic coast
Report circulated that the German cruiser Dresden had been sunk by British forces off Pernambuco and near Colon. Passengers aboard the Japanese Prince said the British consul hinted no German warships were near the South American coast and that the voyage to New York remained safe.
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Down York
Dresden
Glasgow
New York
Pernambuco
Dregenca
Karupe
Changes Predicted in Italian Cabinet Amid Resignations
In Rome reports from Paris claim the nationalist paper The Nationale published the Marquis Di San Gliliano's resignation from foreign affairs and hinted at broader cabinet changes. Another dispatch notes German officials denying a prior tale that Adeline Patti faced insults or departure from Calisbad.
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Rome
Paris
Tgea Nationale
Nationalist
Als
Marquis di San Gliliano
Ferhips
Patti
Lars
Adeline Patti
Calisbad
Hose defeats Germans as artillery fails in France
London reports from Chalons reveal a retreat by German forces in northern Artillery lines. French troops worked forward foot by foot through flooded, cratered trenches near Rheims and Rheims heights, clearing the position with heavy fire and hydraulic pumps stabilizing waterlogged fronts as enemy resistance collapsed.
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London
Jumes
Chalons
France
Chalona Severmelng
Ehems
Lie
Warne
Rhemly
Clintons
Germans impose fine and retake town in September
German occupation details reveal no Rousa injuries and one inhabitant killed. A fine of three million francs was set on the department of Larne with Charons as the principal town. The deputy mayor sought leniency and Prince of Saxony supported him, reducing the demand to half a million francs, paid immediately. French forces retook the town on September 11, leaving behind wounded Germans.
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Department of
Larne
Charons
Saxony
Aviators' Operations Prolonging Struggle
Bordeaux reports German concentrations at Roye explained by air scouts. Aeroplane reconnaissance has reduced surprise, making battles like the Aisne last longer than usual, with aviators contributing to ongoing fighting.
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Bordeaux
France
Roye
the Aisne
French Guns Rout German Force In Open Field
London reports from October describe French artillery decimating a German force of about five hundred in flat fields. A secret French position allowed a devastating strike as shells burst ten feet above ground, halting entrenched lines and sending many Germans to a cemetery. The tale highlights the artillery’s central role and the war weariness on both sides.
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London
Tally Mail
France
Zuns
Lyduhm Course Seats On Sale At Cable Pt Anoco
Tickets for Lyduhm Course go on sale at Cable Pt Anoco priced at 1.50 for the entire season. Early buyers secure the season pass and reserve seating.
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Lydhum
CABLE _PTANOCO
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