Berlin War News Telegrams Describe German Retreats
An official Allied statement reports German forces retreating north from Vitry le Francois and Amiens areas while yielding ground along the Vesle Marne and Argonne fronts. It notes captured enemy troops and munitions as well as Russian victory in Galicia. Austrians retreat along the entire front.
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Galicia
Victory in France grows as German retreat widens
Minister of War Millerand relays General Joffre telegram declaring decisive progress from September 5 to 12. French armies push across the Aisne near Soissons gaining miles, with centers north of the Marne and troops arriving on Lorraine and Vosges fronts. Morale and endurance praised as pursuit to continue with energy.
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German Communications Cut London Dispatch
A September 13 dispatch reports German lines east of the Argonne forest cut by Allied advance on the center and right. Germans must reroute through the Meuse valley and Luxembourg as their communications are disrupted.
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Germans Capture Fort Southwest of Verdun In New Dispatch
A Berlin report via Home News states German forces under Prince Frederick William have captured a fortified position southwest of Verdun and are beginning a heavy artillery assault on the forts to the south. The capture was reported in Saturday news dispatches.
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Fierce Battle on Vosges Line
A Basel dispatch reports 90,900 troops engaged yesterday between Thaun and Senheim in a fierce Vosges battle. Germans held Gebweier valley with bayonet charges and armored train reinforcements. Basel also notes a French force between Blotzheim and Sierenz annihilated German cavalry, with many horses killed and very large German casualties.
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Gubweiller
German Losses Prey On Minds Of Berlin People
Berlin residents feel the shock of German casualties while official lists lag. Reports from Rotterdam and Vienna hint at Austrian surrender at Lemberg, with many families privately learning of officer deaths. The fear and suspense grow as food and supply strains impact the front.
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Terrific eight day struggle across European front persists
Berlin reports a continuous eight day struggle from Paris to Nancy and beyond. French and British forces renew heavy artillery offensives along the Meaux to Montmirail line, with the German flank at Crepy under threat and withdrawal underway. Belgium’s Antwerp sortie repulsed as the front line stirs with ongoing combat.
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Electors of Maine to pass on Wilson electors
September 13 Maine voters face four congressional seats and state offices as campaigns center on national issues. Governor William Haines seeks re election against Democrat Halbert Gardner Progressive Frederick Sheppard Prohibitionist Perry Morse Socialist. Also notes on Verdun battle and a prince wounded in action.
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French Chief Moves to Align With Joffre Forces
Field Marshal St John French, commander of the English expeditionary force, was in Paris to confer with President Poincare and Premier Vivant and Doumergue about French headquarters. The exact location of the French command post has not been disclosed.
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Vast Pivoting Movement By Allied Forces Proved Fatal to Kaiser's Armies
The Temps military review notes a German withdrawal along the front from the left wing toward Bar le Duc after a vast pivoting movement. The Allied left pursues toward Sasson and St Menehould, potentially severing German forces between Rheims and Verdun, with Crown Prince Frederick William’s army possibly seeking an eastward retreat. Parry and retreat details underscore a general German withdrawal across north France, including Lille and Amiens, amid German flag captures and Allied strategic implications.
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Steamers Red Cross On Mission Of Mercy
New York reports the American Red Cross relief ship Red Cross sailed for Europe after delays in crew selection. The ship carries two nurses and thirty surgeons with equipment, stopping first at Falmouth to deliver staff to English hospitals.
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Australian forces take German colony
London reports the admiralty received details from Rear Admiral Pater on the Australian fleet operations at Herbertshage New Britain. After about eighteen hours of fighting over four miles of brush the wireless telegraph station at Oslock fell to Australian forces capturing the tower and station though damaged by the enemy. Austrian reserves lost two officers and three seamen wounded. German casualties included 20 to 30 killed with many officers captured along with the German commander and ninety six native police.
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Wounded Germans Visited by Briand and Herrick
Paris September 14 Former Premier Aristide Briand General Gallien military governor of Paris and American Ambassador Herrick visited the American section of the Pasteur Institute where about two French British and German wounded are seeking treatment Mr Briand thanked the women of the American colony physicians and nurses Herrick spoke with the German wounded who said nothing more could be done for them than is being done The visitors also called at St Martins hospital where the Germans expressed satisfaction with their treatment.
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Pursuers Are Pursued Vast Transformation In the War
London reports a major war turning point as German armies retreat after the Marne. French, British, and Belgian forces push the offensive with Verdun under pressure. Russians gain in Galicia and Polish fronts as Austro German lines bend under growing losses and Allied momentum.
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Germany and Austria Offend Pope Benedict
Rome reports a Turin dispatch stating Cardinal Bourne conveys a letter from the pope to King George praising peace efforts. The pope urged Austria and Prussia to allow Cardinal Mercier to return to Belgium, but this was refused. The pontiff warned he would remember the rejection.
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German claims England forced Japan into war
Seattle reports Count von Rex, former German ambassador to Japan, says Japan declared war on Germany under English pressure. He notes Japanese people and cabinet did not desire war, warns U S about Pacific island risks, and cautions Americans to prepare for long, hard sacrifices.
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