Greek Chamber Ratifies Mobilization and 30 Million Dollar War Loan
In a special session at Athens on September 2 the Greek Chamber endorsed the government's general mobilization and approved a 30 million dollar loan. Premier Venizelos, cheered by deputies, said Bulgaria's measures threaten stability, while Greece favors Serbia and seeks demobilization with Bulgaria. Martial law was extended to Saloniki Florina Seres Cavala Athens and Piraeus.
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British Paper Attacks Terms of Big Loan
The Manchester Guardian editorial attacks a proposed American loan of 10 million dollars, arguing it lacks parliamentary approval and damages Britain’s credit. It says bankers prefer profit over gold imports, and warns the government against a costly political blunder.
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Two British Generals Killed in Western Front Drive
London reports both Lieutenant-General Sir Thompson Capper and Major-General G H Thesiger killed in a major western front offensive. Capper, born 1863, led the Thirteenth Infantry Brigade 1911 14 and served as infantry inspector. Thesiger, born 1868, rose through ranks, served in the Nile expedition of 1898 and the South African War, and was inspector-general of the King's African Rifles until 1913.
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Hitchener Prefers Ballot System to Conscription
London report from September 30 states Earl Kitchener backs continuing volunteer forces but notes current recruitment lags. Carl Kitchener proposes a military ballot plan where each district must meet its quota. if volunteers fall short, a ballot would select men of military age for compulsory enlistment. He confirms no delay in recruitment pressure.
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Allies Battle for Lens In Pas de Calais Frontting Arras
London reports a western front struggle focusing on Lens as troops from Britain and France push toward the town and its railways nine miles northeast of Arras. A crest between Souchez and Vimy signals a major likely counterattack with Lens possibly shaping a broader Allied advance.
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Pro German Paper Regrets Heavy Losses in War
Geneva reports the Pan German Strassburger Post commenting on a British victory in northern France. It notes heavy losses for Germany in Champagne with many prisoners, acknowledges unavoidable trench warfare captures, and says losses are painful but offset by results.
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Never Saw the Like of German Barbed Wire
Paris dispatch recalls the Champagne battle, describing thick German barbed wire entanglements that hindered assaults. Allied troops faced machine gun fire and chevaux de frise, but African contingents pursued and repelled retreating Germans, leaving vast spoils and a panicked escape.
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Blackmail Charge Swirls Around Dr. Hill Case
The Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill faces a $100,000 breach of promise suit by Miss Lucille Covington with potential blackmail charges discussed. Attorney Bainbridge Colby asserts no compromise, while Covington’s counsel Nathaniel Schmidt claims credibility of the allegations. Mrs Hill, Dr. Hill’s wife, and his son John Warren Hill denounce the tactics as blackmail. The dispute traces to Covington joining Hill’s staff in Chicago in 1910 and learning of his marriage in 1911.
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1297 Votes Cast for Bull Moose Candidate Governor
The Progressive candidate for Governor in the state received 1297 votes. Nelson B. Clark of Beverly was the sole candidate on the Progressive ticket, with totals compiled from city and town returns by the Secretary of State’s office.
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Former Navy Quarterback Nicholls Killed in War
Montague Nicholls former Navy quarterback of 1911 and second lieutenant in the British army was killed in action in France between September 26 and 27. The war office notified his father Judge George W. Nicholls stating Lord Kitchener expressed regrets. Nicholls had been wounded in March and recently returned to the front.
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Papers on Archibald sent to Justice Department
The State Department delivered to the Justice Department the England sent materials on James F. J. Archibald. The documents yield little new light but will inform DOJ policy. No action against Archibald is expected.
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Will Discuss U S Loan in House of Commons
London Sept 20 Premier Asquith faced a request in the House of Commons to set a debate day on the American loan. He promised to consider the question.
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Allies consider joint occupation of Macedonia
A Temps correspondent reports 350000 of 500000 troops are German. A Petrograd Temps correspondent notes influential Russians back joint Allied occupation of Macedonia to keep Bulgaria and Serbia apart and thwart German efforts to pull Bulgaria into the war as Austro German forces invade Serbia.
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Cablegrams to France Delayed by Military Necessities
New York Sept 30 An official notice from the French administration says cablegrams to France and via France will be subject to indefinite delay because of military necessities. The warning comes amid ongoing French military activity and affects international telegraph service.
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