German Wing Falls Back In Meaux Verdun Battle Line
London reports Allied armies hold advantage in preliminaries of a vast battle stretching from Meaux to Verdun. German forces push reinforcements toward Mont Mirail and Vitry le Francois, yet are repelled each time by strong French positions and artillery on heights.
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Allied Forces Push German Lines Toward Marne and Paris
Reports say General Pau advances north of Sezanne toward the plateau while British and French troops force Germans back across the Grand Morin and Petit Morin toward the Marne. The French Sixth Army advances from Paris along the Gureq river, threatening Kluck’s communications as battles continue across Argonne and near Verdun. Russian reports claim progress against Auffenberg in Galicia with Austrian forces in retreat, and observers warn a week or more of fighting remains before a decision.
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Four Die in Auto Train Collision at Ocean City
Dr Matthew Borden of Fall River Mass and J Harvey Wood of New York die when Bordens car collides with a moving locomotive at Palermo station on Heading railroad. Lee Guitro and the chauffeur are also killed. A fifth passenger, Ryan, is badly injured. The party had left New York for Cape May to attend a convention.
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All In Readiness All In Readiness For Rent Rooms in Atlanta ready for occupancy
Hundreds of rooms in every section of Atlanta are for rent and ready for immediate occupancy. The Constitution's For Rent Rooms column lists available rooms. If you seek a new home you can find a home like room in The Constitution Want Ad section today. Telephone Main 5000 Atlanta 5081.
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Russians Face Long Road to Berlin Defenses Map
A wartime map illustrates the Russians’ lengthy advance toward Berlin with lines of German defenses. It notes the Germans hold strong positions while French fronts near Paris are closer, leaving Russian troops still hundreds of miles away from the German capital.
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Cotton bagging seen as substitute in shipping economy
Southern businessmen convene in Atlanta to form the National Cotton Consuming Association. They aim to absorb about one million bales of cotton by replacing jute bagging with cotton bags for shipping grain, meal, and fertilizer, arguing cotton bagging costs 1/3 to 1/4 less and could boost cotton prices.
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President Wilson Receives German Cable About Belgium Atrocities
Washington September 9 President Wilson today received a personal cable from German Emperor Wilhelm protesting Allied use of dum-dum bullets and Belgium civilians in the war He expressed deep regret over the destruction of Louvain saying my heart bleeds for Louvain The message claimed Belgian population resistance had forced severe punishment by German generals The contents were guarded and officials would not admit receipt though dispatches outlined it The cable reportedly did not request action but presented the Emperor’s arguments regarding alleged German army atrocities in Belgium
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Weather Prophecy Forecast For Thursday And Friday
Local report shows a forecast for fair conditions on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures range from a low near 2.83 to a high around 5. Mean temperature near 76 with normal 74. Rainfall in the last 24 hours is 0.0 inches and deficiency since September 1 is 0.0 inches, with a deficit since January 4 reported as 1375 inches.
Allied forces advance as German lines retreat near Paris
French officials report Allied advances along a 200 mile front from near Paris to Verdun with gains in several sectors. Bordeaux says British forces crossed the Marne and Germans pulled back 25 miles, while German efforts on the Ourcq failed and French sources indicate a general German retreat amid supply problems.
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Retreats Mark Eastern Front In World War I News
Russian and Austrian forces clash in the Lublin district as both Austrian and German troops withdraw southward from fixed positions. In France, battle lines mirror Napoleon’s 1814 layout with Paris Chalons Verdun as focal points. Vitry le Francois and Montmirail see heavy fighting as Germans seize Maubeuge, claiming about 40 000 prisoners and 400 guns.
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Armored Cruiser Oceanic Wrecked Off Scotland
The Oceanic, a White Star Line armored cruiser taken over by the British government, was wrecked yesterday off the north coast of Scotland and declared a total loss. Built in 1899 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, she measured 685 feet and 17,274 tons gross, with a maiden New York arrival in 1899. Officers and crew were saved.
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