Berlin Story of How Russians Were Repulsed
Berlin dispatch reports three days of fighting preceding a Russian retreat from Angerburg Gordauen Allenburg and Mazurian Lakes. German forces under Hindenburg outflanked to the south forcing a Russian withdrawal while Count Von Merviot is named governor of Kuwalki and other occupied areas.
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Count von Merviot
Eunarkt
Berlin
Rotterdam
London
Angerburg
Gordauen
Allenburg
Mazurian
Frisching
Hinderburg
Narow
Count von Mervier
Kuwalki
University of Koenigsberg
General von Hinderburg
Schieckert
Lokal Anzeiger
Troetzen Mide
Germans Circulate Pamphlets to Influence Italy
In Rome on September 18 the German press reports that pamphlets by German authors are being distributed across Italy to sway public opinion. The material declares with German energy that they have determined to win and invites Italians to join them.
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Italy
Rome
Erlin
London
Paris
Llies
German Ambassador Denounces Peace Talk As Obstacle
Count von Bernstorff, German ambassador, warned in New York that allied calls to crush and dismember Germany prevent peace. He claimed the push for peace originated with the United States and urged an end to such rhetoric.
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Germany
New York
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Veiled Battle Continues At Aisne Front
From Berlin reports the fighting in France remains shrouded in secrecy with only bulletins confirming ongoing attacks and counterattacks at the Aisne front. No further details are provided about positions casualties or outcomes.
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Berlin
France
Aisne
German Flanking Win in East Prussia Reported
Details of General von Hinderberg's victory over General Rennenkampff in East Prussia emerge as German forces execute a daring wide flanking movement and push beyond the border.
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von Hinderberg
Rennenkampff
East Prussia
War Revenue Bill Incorporates Brokers In Plan
Washington September 1s Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee decided to include stock brokers in the war revenue bill now being perfected. They rejected arguments against taxing brokers during a possible reopening of exchanges before wartime needs pass. Stamp tax rates to be taken up tomorrow with few changes expected. The committee approved higher taxes on beer gasoline and bankers brokers and tobacco dealers and discussed wine taxes to aid California growers.
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Washington
Ways and Means
California
Germans Fall Back Upon New Positions
Petrograd reports the German army in East Prussia halted the offensive on September 17 and is retreating to new positions. Russian forces continue pursuit on the Austrian frontier toward Sienawa Jaroslau Przel mysl in Galicia as defense lines hold.
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East Prussia
Rennekamp
Sienawa
Jaroslau
Przelmysl
Galicia
Berlin
Last Wish of Mrs. Wilson Shapes Washington Reform Bill
Senate session extended through the night as drastic action was approved. A bill to eliminate crowded dwellings and slums in the capital area passed the House and goes to the president for signature. President Wilson received Villa's denial of friction with constitutionalists and reports of restored order in Mexico.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
General Villa
State Department
Mexico
Deadlock in House as Leader Minn Blocks Proceedings
Washington September 18 Republican Leader Minn used a broad obstruction delaying all business. After four roll calls and only journal reading, Democratic leaders adjourned in despair without progress on any measure.
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Washington
Minn
Democratic
German Youths Mobilized in War Effort Claims
Berlin dispatch reports German wounded examination shows youths under sixteen mobilized into the army. One prisoner said all students over fifteen have been assigned to regiments as part of the Kaiser's war mobilization.
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Kaiser's Army
London
Bordeaux Nessige
End of Battle Expected Soon in West Front
Berlin dispatch reports German troops in a great battle on the west frontier with good position in the center and substantial reinforcements arriving. The Copenhagen correspondent notes that the end of the battle is expected soon.
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London
Copenhagen
Central News Agency
Berlin
War Dispatch Reports Limited Front Change
Officials in Paris state no general change in the war situation. They note continued progress on the left wing and observe a lull in the fighting.
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Paris
Return of Arms Begins in Vera Cruz After Occupation
American authorities began returning thousands of arms seized from residents during the Vera Cruz occupation. The action signals the restoration of private weapon ownership as the occupation history recedes.
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Vera Cruz
Six Die in Alabama Train Wreck Near Livingston
Six people were killed and fifteen injured when an Alabama Great Southern passenger train derailed near Livingston while traveling northbound from New Orleans. Three sleeper cars were wrecked in the incident.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern
Livingston
New Orleans
Filibuster Keeps Senate In Session Over Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington September 18 The Senate remains in session as leaders seek to wear down a lengthy filibuster against the rivers and harbors bill. A proposed 20 million lump sum for improvements under a compromise faced opposition from Rivers and Harbors advocates and from House supporters. Senate action included a rule reversal allowing Sen Kenyon to hold the floor only by unanimous consent.
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Washington
Senate
Kenyon
House
Capitol
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Williams
General Pattaille Killed in Bordeaux Battle
A Bordeaux dispatch reports heavy fighting and confirms General Pattaille is among the dead. The message notes the battle rages with great fierceness as of this morning.
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London
Bordeaux
Pattaille
United States Probes British Minister's Mexico Comments
Washington reports the U S government sent a formal note to Great Britain seeking verification of an interview attributed to Sir Lionel Carden that criticized President Wilson for withdrawing American forces from Vera Cruz. President Wilson notes ongoing Mexican stabilizing efforts as General Villa thanks for troop withdrawal.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Lionel Carden
Mexico
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Cecil Spring Rice
State Department
Foreign Office
Lionel
General Villa
Fresh Russisan Armies Marching into Central Poland Frontier
Rome dispatch reports 900000 Russians marching into central Poland with two more million following and a third army of two million due by October. British and French forces in the west fight fiercely with no decisive breakthrough as German positions along the Somme and Meuse strengthen.
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Rome
Third
Namur
France
Callais
Boulogne
Paris
Samson
Doullons
Amiens
Navy
Petrograd
Yusevoff
Annapol
Galieia
Poland
Ten Are Killed in Derailment Near Livingston Alabama
A Queen and Crescent passenger train derailed near Livingston Alabama at 6 am killing ten people and injuring about thirty. Investigators search for wreckers while some injured are in Meridian hospitals in serious condition. Engineer William Jones from Birmingham died after signaling at the Klondike switch. The wreck involved six sleepers and several coaches. three Pullmans escaped and were attached at Meridian.
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Birmingham
Ala
Queen and Crescent
Livingston
Alabama
Ric
Meridian
Misc
William Jones
Als
Klondike
New Orleans
New York
Cincinnati
Wreck Near Meridian Spurs Slower Medical Aid
A relief train from Meridian reached the wreck quickly but medical aid arrived slowly, with nearly all passengers injured except those in the three rear sleepers.
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Alabama Great Southern
Meridian
Peace talk sparks debate as war ring nations seek mediation
Bordeaux and Berlin dispatches report mixed reactions to a U S led peace conference idea. The Temps says German efforts to sway American opinion fail and warns a deceptive peace would only delay justice, while Berlin notes no decision yet in the battle of the Aisne with German center advancing and Verdun sallies repulsed.
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Bordeaux
United States
Berlin
Washington
America
Empire
Germany
Aisne
Battle of
Verdun
Meuse
FAMOUS PRUSSIAN GUARD BLOTTED OUT
London reports that all Paris accounts say the famed Prussian guard corps has effectively been annihilated in battles along the Meuse Marne and Aisne rivers. The unit, pride of the German emperor, is described as eliminated.
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London
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Empire
Meuse
Marne
Aisne
German Trench Defenses Describe Strong Allied Delay
Examination of German trenches in the swept territory shows extensive protective works. Infantry trenches were four feet deep in parallel lines with connecting cuttings. Artillery protections included double embankments twenty yards apart and earth shelters for sleeping troops. The works delayed the Allied advance.
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Hordeaux
No Important Change Reported in London
An official press bureau bulletin states there is no particular change in the situation as of this evening. It notes some activity on the aisles but no definite results at present.
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London
No Peace Proposals Received from Germany or Austria
Washington reports no direct or indirect peace offers from Germany or Austria. Sir Edward Grey relays Britain has nothing to discuss. The White House says President Wilson has not pressed for peace terms and awaits a definite offer from the belligerents. The State Department has not contacted allied or German ambassadors on the matter.
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Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Cecil Spring Rice
Edward ‘Grey
Berlin
Wilton
France
Russia
United States
White House
Oscar Strauss
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
New York
Norfolk and Western August coal shipments reach record era high
Norfolk and Western reports August coal moved totaling 2,450,808 tons with Pocahontas field furnishing 1,277,621 tons. Eight months of 1914 show steady growth and potential further rise after wartime lull. West Virginia output alongside N and W totals 1,825,504 tons with 62,000 tons of coke.
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Norfolk and Western
Pocahontis Field
Goth
Europe
BP 48
Pocarghios Sp
Ccs Cespssene
Williamson and
Pond Creek
State Department of Mining
West Virginia
President Wilson Rejects German Message Deliveries
President Wilson refused to receive Horace Brandt of Chicago who wished to present messages from German American groups responding to Belgian royal commission charges. The president noted nonofficial messages from residents cannot be received and urged nationwide neutrality in the United States.
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Washington
Wilson
Pey
Horace Lt. Brandt
Chicago
Royal Commission
United States
Brandt
Parliament Prorogued and King George Speaks
Parliament in London prorogued until October 27 as members rose to sing God Save the King. Willis Crooks, the labor reader, suggested the tribute. The throne speech thanked Parliament for its liberal wartime support and vowed continued emulation of the war aim.
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London
God Save the King
Willis Crooks
Labor
George
Parliament
Servian forces deny confirmed retreat toward Semlin
London dispatches report no confirmation of Servian evacuation of Semlin or strategic retirement amid Austro-Hungarian pressure. Servian advices say they continue vigorous forward movement and indicate no change in the eastern zone as Austrian armies push toward Cracow in Galicia.
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London
Semlin
Cracow
Galicia
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Rheims
Righ
Lord Kitchener
House of Lords
Geran
Somme
Manheuge
Givet
Paris Temps
Kaiser
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