French Left Wing Captures Peronne In War Push
Paris reports the French left wing made steady gains in the great battle on the Aisne and Oise fronts. Peronne is occupied as German efforts to shield communications fail. Allies push toward Mons Nemur and Cambrai while German right wing resists stubbornly.
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Jinternational News Service
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Oise
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Meuse
Cambrai
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Denain
St. Amand
Arieux
Courchelettes
Alix
War Office
Gollieni
Amiens
Vosges
French War Office
Tthe Oise
Valenciennes
Jaybeuge
Mons-Nemur
von Roehn
Aisne
Sir John Franch
Gare Nord
Smith
Miraumont
Arras
Maubeuge
Roosevelt Speech Draws Masses in Indianapolis
Extra interurban cars will shuttle crowds from Lebanon and nearby towns to Tomlinson Hall for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s address on Saturday night. Lebanon band, parade seats, and ticket reporting at Progressive headquarters are arranged to handle one of the largest gatherings expected in Indianapolis. Roosevelt’s arrival time is listed with an 8 p.m. address following a 5:22 p.m. departure from Lebanon.
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Indianapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
Tomlinson Hall
Lebanon
Progressive Headquarters
Thorntown
Advance
Etizaville
Fall of Maubeuge and siege gun secrets revealed
A wartime account describes German bombardment of Maubeuge with daily shelling and extensive damage to monuments, churches, and public buildings. German siege guns were hoisted onto factory rooftops with two foot cement bases. the city finally surrendered after the white flag. Dispatches report a son of Field Marshal Count Van Moltke killed near Esternay.
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Mavbetge
Count van Moltke
Esternay
War Office
Fighting at Puers as German siege guns threaten Antwerp
German and Belgian troops clash at Puers eight miles southwest of Antwerp. Part of King Albert's army withdraws to ramparts as German forces reportedly bring two siege guns. Dispatches from Ostend indicate German bombardment plans. Belgian reinforcements arrive. troops show strong spirit after recent skirmishes.
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Bernard Belancourt
Antwerp
Puers
Albert
Liege
Namur
Ostend
Federal Judge Halts Streetcar Strike Action in Indianapolis
A temporary restraining order required streetcar company employees to refrain from striking and was served on officers of the Carmen's Union. The injunction, issued by Federal Judge Anderson, aims to prevent disruption to traction and terminal operations pending further proceedings.
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Anderson
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Mexican chiefs clash as Villa declares war on Carranza
International report from El Paso details General Villa's declaration of independence and upcoming clashes with Carranza forces. Troops move from Zacatecas while Villa concentrates at Chihuahua and Torreon. Reports note 7,000 rifles and 8,000,000 rounds moved to Villa, with Villa’s army estimated 40,000 to 50,000.
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EL Paso
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Juarez
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Mexico
Mexico City
Chihuehuo
Ville
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Coromander
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Tracp
Zacatecas
Mexican National Railway
General Villa
Torreon
Chihuahua
Sonora
Yon
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Zacstecas
Paso
Carl
General Obregon
Gierre
Eneral Garrenze
Villa Sind
Austrians Rallying at Front Amid Russian Advance
News from Petrograd reports Austrians and German forces forming a curved defensive line along the Wistok river to hinder a Russian westward push from Jaroslaw. Przemysl remains under bombardment as Russians press toward Cracow, with reinforced Austro German positions near Cracow and Galicia facing intensified assault.
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Francis Lavelle Muery
International News Service
Petrograd
Vistok
Carpathians
Jaslo
Lebie
Wistok River
War Office
Rzeszow J
Jaroslaw
Przemysl
Hungary
Novce Vremyz
Galicia
Caars
Warsaw
Novoc Vromypa
Poland
Czestochowa
Kalisz
Bark
Silesia
Mlans
Wielun
Breslau
Cracow
No Change in U S Policy Toward Mexico
The White House announced no shift in American policy following the Carranza Villa split. Washington expects the dispute to resolve soon, reiterates plans to withdraw troops from Vera Cruz, and confirms nonrecognition of Villa’s revolt.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
General Villa
White House
Vera Cruz
Ville
Second Protest From Pekin Over China Japan Neutrality
Germany again protests Beijing over Japanese actions near Kiao Chen and alleged violation of neutrality. China replies it sees no reason to act, with the statement drawn up by George Q. Morrison, British political adviser to President Yuan Shikai.
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International News Service
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China
Kiao-Chen
George QO
Morrison
Yuan Shi-Kai
Peace rumor signals US Spain talks on ending war
International dispatch from Madrid notes negotiations between the United States and Spain toward cooperation, with potential Italian involvement. U S Ambassador Willard has held several conferences with Prime Minister Data and was received by him on Wednesday.
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Spain
Italy
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