French Strategy Holds Germans in Life Line Fight
The Evening Star military expert assesses the war as six weeks in, with France and Britain defending a line from Montmirail to Vitry le Francois. He cites German numerical superiority, Russian arrivals, and British offensives as factors shaping a crisis where Germany must win or retreat to defend against multiple fronts.
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Argonne
Vosges
von Kluck
Berlin Says Allies Tried to Trade With Turkey
Berlin reports that the three Entente powers offered to abolish capitulations if Turkey remained neutral. Turkey refused the offer, saying neutrality could not be purchased, and immediately revoked the capitulations after the ambassadors notified Turkey.
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Berlin
Turkey
Washington
Germany
Austria
German and Austrian Envoys Leave Egypt
Cairo reports that by invitation of British military authorities the German chargé d’affaires and the Austrian diplomatic agent departed Egypt today via London. The action follows ongoing tensions in the region.
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Cairo
Egypt
London
20000 Priests Serve in the French Army Report
Paris reports in Le Figaro that about 20 000 priests are serving within the ranks of the French army. The figure underscores the church’s strong presence amid national service.
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Paris
the Figaro
Russians Capture Austrian Positions
A Russian embassy cable reports Austrian fortifications at Opolie and Turoben southeast of Lublin and the San River have fallen. It notes a Sept 1 pursuit covering 20 miles with continued fighting from Rava Russka to the Dneister and German advances toward the Mazur Lakes. Tomaszow reportedly fell after a stubborn battle.
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Washington
Opolie
Turoben
Lublin
San River
Foreign Office
Tomaszow
Rava- Russka
Dneister
Mazur Lakes
Myshnitz
Horsebour
Ortlesburg
Crown Prince's Army Attacks Verdun Forts
Berlin reports the Crown Prince's army yesterday took forts southwest of Verdun and the Paris army is attacking the south fort. Other forts have been cannonaded by heavy artillery while General Hindenburg outflanks the Russian left in East Prussia and the Russians retreat toward the Niemen River.
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Vosges
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Moselle
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Nancy
Toul
Epinal
Vitry-le-Francois
Lorraine
von Heeringen
Duke Albrecht
Washington
Berlin
Hindenburg
East Prussia
Niemen
Austrians on Defensive at Lemberg
The German official statement says the eastern theatre battle has recommenced near Lemberg with Austrians on the offensive. It estimates Russian forces amount to 560000 infantry 400000 cavalry 1500 machine guns and 2000 field guns over nine days of fighting.
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Lemberg
London
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Wilson Asks Turkish Ambassador to Explain Indiscreet Remark
A long conference at the State Department with Mr. Bryan followed by a meeting with the President led to the conclusion that an indiscreet statement in peacetime could be ignored for the moment due to the critical European war situation.
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Wilson
Bryan
State Department
Ambassadors Remarks On Press Bias In Turkey Crisis
The ambassador defended an earlier statement as not reflecting U S policy and urged the American press to show restraint toward Turkey. He warned that unfounded rumors could trigger harm and criticized anti Turkish sentiment while acknowledging massacres in Turkey were tied to political agitation. He cited foreign provocations, including Russia and acts in the Philippines, and questioned American racial violence in the context of the dispute.
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Washington
Bryan
Turkey
Tarm
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Runysia
France
Philippines
Turkish ambassador explains abrogation of capitulations
A Rus tem Bey states Turkey’s move to reclaim national rights by dissolving capitulations does not end the 1830 and 1862 treaties but removes extra territorial privileges for foreigners. He says U.S. missions remain protected and outlines expected effects on customs and foreign levies. The U.S. will wait for other powers before negotiating.
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A. Rustem Bey
Bryan
Turkey
United States
State Department
Egypt
Great Britain
Europe
Wilson Leaves Washington for Cornish NH Summer White House
President Wilson departed Washington at 5 35 p m for the summer White House at Cornish New Hampshire where he will arrive tomorrow afternoon His cousins the Misses Smith of New Orleans accompanied him He will use the rest period to consider responses to Emperor William and President Poincare and plans to sign the Clayton omnibus trust bill and the Federal Trade Commission bill upon returning to Washington later this week Administrations leaders expect a formal statement marking the trust legislation milestone.
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Wilson
White House
Cornish
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Misses Smith
New Orleans
William
Poincare
Record of Boston High and Latin School Attendance
Total attendance across 16 Boston schools hits 15777 on opening day up 579 from last year. Expected 200 more enrollments by year end. Largest classes in Dorchester East Boston English High and High School of Commerce with freshmen up over 100. Latin School day 888 Girls Latin 627 Clerical 72 English High 2034 Girls High 2189 Dorchester 2015 High School of Commerce 1363 Mechanic Arts 1346 Brighton 421 Charlestown 473 East Boston 767 Practical Arts 749 Hyde Park 477 Roxbury 960 South Boston 72 West Roxbury 656. Normal School entering class 180.
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Charlestown
Practical Arts
Hyde Park
Roxbury
South Boston
West Roxbury
Normal School
Cardinal Prelates Travel Home Aboard Canopic
White Star liner Canopic, sailing from Naples to Boston, carries Cardinals O Connell and Gibbons of Baltimore as passengers. The vessel has 411 saloon travelers and a long cabin and steerage list, with an expected Sept. 23 arrival. Leyland liner Bohemian departs Liverpool for Boston with its largest passenger list, due in a week.
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Naples
Cardinal O’connell
Cardinal Gibbons
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Liverpool
Here
De Luxe Jail Terms Stand For Rosenfield And Partner
Samuel Rosenfield, a principal in a famous de luxe book fraud, was sentenced to six to eight years in State prison for larceny and conspiracy to defraud Mary L. Rogers of 87 075. The Supreme Judicial Court overruled his exceptions. Glen Farmer, his confederate, faces three to five years if located.
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Mary L. Rogers
Beacon Street
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Criminal Court
Supreme Court
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Charles Street
Glen Farmer
Wrinkle Remover Promises Simple Home Facial Wash
An old advertisement touts a do it yourself wrinkle remover using saxolite powder dissolved in ape hazel to create a daily facial wash. It claims immediate visible wrinkle reduction and a firmer comfortable skin feel, endorsed as a popular home remedy.
Ex Mayor Howard Interviews Rivals for Lieutenant Governorship
Former Mayor Howard speaks with rivals about the race for lieutenant governor. He recalls sitting in the Governor’s chair at the State House and says the position fits him perfectly.
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Howard
State House
The Fight for the Gun by A de Neuville engraving
A full page spirited painting displays a charge of German cavalry against French field artillery by the eminent French artist A de Neuville. The bold composition highlights the clash of forces and the dramatic moment of impact captured in the artwork.
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A. de Neuville
Facing the Enemy
A full page painting by Beauquesne depicts a French cuirassier aiding a wounded comrade and repelling the enemy with a revolver, highlighting the pathos of war.
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Beauquesne
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