Allies Now Expect German Line Retreat From France
Quebec report on Canadian troops sailing for Britain shows 33 000 men from diverse backgrounds in the forces. Western front dispatches describe German retirement toward Belgium as British French pressure grows with rapid armoured detachments and renewed pursuit.
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Canadian troops depart soon as six week call
The minister of militia cites Colonel Hugnes as saying Canadian troops embarked within six weeks of hearing the call to arms and praises the transformation of training camps and infrastructure. He notes 33 000 assembled men from distant points and asserts the force will face Europe with unwavering resolve.
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Grand Trunk Pacific to Resume Seattle Rubric Sailings
Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Co resumes Seattle to Prince Rupert service soon after war declaration. Prince George to return to coastwise run as hospital ship. Royal Mail liner Monmouthshire sails for London via Orient with 8000 tons of flour salmon and freight.
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Orient
New Casualty List of British Officers
London September 29 8 46 p m The following casualties among British officers have been reported from headquarters at the front Killed 3 died of wounds 5 wounded 8 officers previously reported missing who have now rejoined their commands 4
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Turkish School Not To Close Says Munif Bey
Turkish consul-general in New York Djelal Munif Bey denied reports that Turkish schools in Turkey would be closed. He stated that Turkey’s treaty actions would not affect American schools and colleges there and that rumors were spread to discredit Turkey in the United States.
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New Guns for German Fleet Arriving at Kiel Canal
Report from Copenhagen via London says Krupp guns are being mounted on armored cruisers and dreadnoughts. Kiel Canal yards bustle with warships and massive artillery trains, with Germany declaring its fleet will soon be ready to fight.
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American Consul's Home Is In Cellar
Paris report from September 29 states American consul William Bardel Rheims and his family remain in a wine cellar 100 feet underground near their home. Major Spencer Cosby and Whitney Warren traveled to Rheims to deliver funds to the consulate after the city area was evacuated.
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censorship clash in Echo de Paris over indiscretion
Paris headlines reveal a censor clash after an Echo De Paris article begins with a boast of discretion. The piece quotes the writer claiming not to reveal more yet leaves blank lines, showing the censor's opposite view of what constitutes danger to secrecy.
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