War's Western Front Advances and Allied Bombardments
Reports from the front describe German positions near Bray and the Somme falling to Allied assault and heavy artillery. Russian and British actions are noted with continued shelling and counterattacks across Dvina, Vilna, Dvinsk, and Belgian coast, while Allied fleets pound Belgian littoral targets and bombardments extend along the Artois Meuse and Aisne fronts.
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Front line operations and Austrian Italian fronts update
Sept 19 dispatches report ongoing mining and artillery duels along the Western Front near Ypres and allied counterfire near Pypegaard and Knocle. Austrian and Italian fronts show limited gains for Austro Hungarian forces against Serbia, with Italian fortress works bombarded and enemy attempts repulsed. air raids and bombardments cause some civilian harm.
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London
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Volhyanian
Austria
Serbia
Bryan Warns Against Preparedness In War Discussion
Boston on September 11 W T Bryan and Vice President Marshall spoke to varied audiences about preparedness. Bryan argued against excessive readiness saying it could push the nation toward war and questioned the value of a militarized citizenry while Marshall supported neutrality and urged careful steps to preserve the republic.
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United Tates
Fire Prevention Day Set For October 9 Observance Urged Nationally
New York September 15 The Late 'ty First Federation of america announces October 9 as National Fire Prevention Day marking the Chicago fire anniversary Plans call for a general observance in many cities Governors urged to issue proclamations Public buildings to remove rubble and inspect heating lighting and fire extinguishing equipment Lectures in public schools to be conducted by fire department representatives The federation notes U S and Canada losses in 1911 estimated at 251,035,350.
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Fire Department
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Canada
National Security League seeks branches nationwide
New York reports a campaign by the National Security League to organize branches across the country, targeting educational institutions and college men. The effort aims to promote the league's movement for national preparedness among colleges planning activities on the subject.
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National Security League
Lloyd George Urges Nation to Use Strength for Victory
London September 19 David Lloyd George minister of munitions appeals to the public to give the government time to decide on compulsory service. He warns premature anger and stresses that victory depends on exerting the nation’s whole strength and that legal pressure may be needed if voluntary means exhaust. He vows to act for Britain’s defense regardless of political cost.
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Verdict of murder returned on Sunday in Graham County
Meritt Miller and Hardie Wiggins were found guilty of first degree murder for ambushing Philip Phillips in Graham county. They were sentenced to death by electric chair on November 6 after a chase through the mountains with bloodhounds. Phillips named Miller and Wiggins before dying, and his wife, son, and daughter were among witnesses. Phillips’ son-in-law is charged in the crime.
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Hardie Wiggins
Robbinsville
Graham County
Philip Phillips
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Wiggins
Lhlips
Angus
Phillips
Fd Williams Phillips
Sperry Elmer Ambrose Wimer A Sperry Navy Board Member
Elmer Ambrose Sperry, early arc light pioneer before twenty, becomes a leading inventor in electrical appliances. He helps develop electrical mining machinery and street railway cars, electric motor vehicles, and gasoline automobiles. He perfected the Euroscopic compass and practical stabilization gear for ships and airplanes, earning the Gugliist prize of the Aero Club of France and the Franklin Institute medal.
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Elmer Ambrose ‘Sperry
America
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Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Five Victoria Crosses Awarded for Bomb Throwing Feats
The London Gazette announced five Victoria Crosses won for conspicuous bravery in trench warfare. Capt Geri Robert O Sullivan led bomb-throwers to recapture a lost trench near Krithin on the Gallipoli peninsula. other recipients included Sgt James Somers and Second Lieutenant Herbert James for actions during Turkish counterattacks and hard fighting in 1915.
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Associated Press
London Gazette
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Tomek Ling Fuabere
Vallr Thais Ig
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Pergeant
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Sommers
Oures
Herbert James
Worcestershire Regiment
Gallipoli
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Jubam
Cambria
le Basse
France
George & B Rochefort
Scots Guards
Navy to establish experimental ocean lab for inventors
Secretary Daniels announced a new naval advisory council on inventions led by Thomas Addison. It plans a 10 ah experimental and research laboratory to be maintained by the navy department to develop inventors ideas. The move aims to unify advice, improve control, and speed development of unperfected inventions for wartime needs.
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American physicians to visit prison camps tour outlined
The North German Gazette reports a planned trip for twenty physicians and fifty nurses to Russia to inspect German prison camps. The visit, funded by Austin Hungary and Germany, aims to review camp conditions and the Red Cross efforts. A tribute praises American physicians and Red Cross support for medical relief amid ongoing conflict.
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British Naval Mission Renewed by Greece
Athens reports the renewal of the British naval mission to Greece for one year with Hear Admiral Markeff leading the unit. The mission, assisting since late 1913, aims to reorganize the Greek navy and strengthen naval cooperation with Britain.
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Monument Proposed to Souths Sailors in 150000 Budget
Washington September 19. A Confederate naval monument is proposed to cost not more than 150000 dollars. Thirteen monuments are listed in the annual report of the Vicksburg National Military Park Commission, recently submitted to the Secretary of War. This is the only estimate of substantial amount in the report.
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Vicksburg National Military Park
Brooklyn and Orient depart to replace Stratoga as flag ship
The Brooklyn cruiser, idle at Philadelphia Navy Yard for years, sails to the Orient to assume flagship duties of Rear Admiral Winterhalter. It will stop at Newport to supervise a war game, then proceed via the Panama Canal. A crewman reportedly saved vital parts by leaping an embankment during an explosion. London papers hope for film depictions of heroic WW I era exploits.
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Members of Duma Arrested as Tremmes Regime Moves
Berlin dispatch reports seventeen Russian Duma members arrested as Petrograd houses are occupied by the military. Imperial decree halts reform plans and tensions rise amid warnings of seizures and potential wartime measures. Moscow and political circles note factions push for reconciliation while workers are urged to remain orderly.
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