German Preachers Denounce Allies War Storms Europe
New York reports a public communication from twenty nine German Protestant churchmen repudiating Germany and its government for the European war. It blames conspirators abroad for the war and defends German action as defense of civilization, noting German peace for forty three years and urging repentance for the conflict.
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New York
Federal Council of Churches
Germany
Federal Council
Ites
Ged
Yuan Shi Kai to officiate first Confucian temple ceremony
Pekin reports President Yuan Shi Kai will lead the first annual Confucian temple ceremony between 3 and 6 am. Elaborate rites and costumes are planned, with strict security after the president faced danger last year. Critics fear it signals a drift toward a state religion despite his pledges.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Pekin Temple
Pekin
China
Ce Gucius
Carranza Must Go Declares Gen Villa in Mexico Crisis
In a convention called by Carranza, Gen Villa demanded his departure as the constitutionalist split deepens. Iglesias heads the liberal faction and gained praise from President Wilson during a Washington visit. In Galveston, 166 Mexicans including Huerta era officials, led by Gen Ignacio Bravo, arrived aboard the Mexico. 600 Mexican refugees departed Vera Cruz aboard steamers Montevideo and Morro Castle for Havana amid ongoing upheaval and rail disruptions.
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Tilesias
Villa
Iglesias
Liberal Party
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Galveston
Texas
Fauchess
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
United States
Ignacio Bravo
Torreon
Feline Mier
Vera Cro
Montevideo
Havana
Higenio Aguilar
Church leaders back conciliatory stance amid German relations
A broad statement signed by clergymen and scholars including Professor Bucken and Harnack condemns conspiracy charges against Germany. Rev Charles MacFarland calls the remark unhelpful while US churches seek to preserve and deepen ties with German churches, pursuing neutrality and conciliation.
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Germany
Bucken
Harnack
Dryander
Denettvilla
LeSeur
Sprecker
Charles MacFarland
Germany Aims to Weaken Enemy On European Battlefields
In Berlin Dr Solf, former German Samoa governor, states that Germany’s fate hinges on Europe not the Pacific or Africa. He warns England remains the main threat at sea and top priority is to damage the enemy. Solf calls for enduring military and economic security for decades.
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Paris
Pacific
Africa
W.W. G. Solf
German Samoa
Berlin
Germany
England
Noa
Dr. Self
Samoa
Russians Roll Over Austrians In East Prussia
Russian forces achieved notable victories on multiple fronts as German positions near Suwalki and at Mariampol were repelled or routed. In Niemen river battles, Russians held firm while German attempts to cross were pushed back, with heavy losses reported. Hungary's advance reported as Russian, and Austrians and Germans in fortress zones face espionage crackdowns.
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Liege
deUniversite
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Suwalki
Russian Poland
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Mariampal
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Niemen Jfiver
Swedniki
Tver
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London
Reuter
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Amur
Hungary
Washington
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Ossowiec
Galicia
Demhbicao
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Sanok
Ujok Pays
Carpathians
Germany
Cronstadt
Viborg
Th Daily Telegraph
Italy Near Break With Allies Over War Direction
The St Louis Republic weighs Italy's triple alliance ties and recent stance in the war crisis. It notes Italy has long suffered from Austria over Trent Trieste and Fiume yet argues Italy must honor its pledges while considering the strategic value of its army. The piece warns that neutral conduct may hurt credibility and urges adherence to international agreements despite temptations of gain.
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France
England
Russia
Belgium
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Europe
Is Servians and Austrians in a Continuous Battle
Paris dispatch from Nish, Servia, dated September 24, reports heavy Austrian assault with five army corps crossing the Drin and pressing Servians who are outnumbered. Austrian forces suffer tens of thousands of losses as Servians and Montenegrins strike back and advance toward Bosnia and Sarajevo.
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Nish
Servia
Dring
Kroupani
Valy
Ego
Boanjs
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Romania
Belgrade
Save
Gammon Theological Seminary Opens New Year Tuesday
Gammon Theological Seminary begins its thirty first year with registration day Tuesday. Opening chapel at 2 pm in Gammon Chapel where new president Rev P M Watters D D will deliver opening remarks. Faculty includes Watters Bowen Crever Haines Martin O Connell librarian Howen and others.
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Gammon Chapel
P. JM. Watters
D. D
Watters
New York City
Gammon Hall
Pate Melancthon Watters
D. D. Pbresident
J. W. &. Bowen
George H., ‘Crever
Charles H. Haines
Dempster D. Martin
Perdina O'Connell
Charles Librarian
J. W. 5. Howen
School of Missions
AMA
Stewart Missionary Foundation For Africa
Observation Post Controversy At Rheims Cathedral
A September dispatch reports Germany claimed a French observation post on Rheims Cathedral caused Allied bombardment, while Joffre telegrams state the Fifth Army occupied Rheims until September 11 and was relieved by the Ninth. The exchange notes the cathedral’s bombardment began September 19 at 3 pm.
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Washington
Rheims
Arst
Joffre
Crown Prince's German Army Rout Disaster on French Soil
London reports the crown prince led the first German army to a costly retreat on September 6. French resistance halted German plans, 109000 German casualties cited, with vast destruction and the loss of a corps. The retreat continued into late September, shaping later battles on the Oise front.
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Bozanne
Tele-graph
Paris
von Kbuck
Crows Prince
Verdun
von Bluck
von Buelow
the Oise
Treatment of Captives Praised in French Conduct
The Kansas City Journal notes French officials refused to permit captured Germans to be reviled in Paris streets, praising the humane handling of captives amid the war. It contrasts ancient triumphal captor rituals with modern restraint, lauding all nations for courteous treatment of defeated foes as battles turn.
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Kansas City Journal
Paris
Germans State Losses Total 104 589 Declared
Berlin reports total German casualties to date at 104 589, with 19 674 dead, 65 908 wounded, and 23 007 missing. An additional 10 527 casualties bring the running total to date.
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Berlin
London
Waterman fountain pen offered at school fest stores
Every student should be fitted with Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pen priced from $2.50 to $50.00, sold at the fest stores.
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Waterman
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