Allied and German fronts in Europe on Sept 8
Paris reports the Allied advance from the Oise into Montmirail with German withdrawals between Meaux and Soissons, a captured German battalion, and heavy fighting near Verdun. London notes a massive battle from Nantes to Verdun with a forceful French position and Paris fortresses guarding flank. Rome cites 250,000 Russians in France and Turkish buildup north of Constantinople.
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Associated Press
London
Nanteuil
Verdun
Seine Valley
Paris
Maubeuge
Marne
Rome
France
Russia
Przemsy
Auffenberg
President urges nationwide prayer for peace on October 4
Washington September 8 The President issued a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to pray for peace in Europe on October 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Europe
Local Produce Market Prices Listed For Farm Goods
The market lists eggs at 15 cents a dozen butter 25 cents per pound hens 3.50 to 4 dollars per dozen fryers 2.50 to 4 dollars per dozen broilers 2 to 3 dollars per dozen ducks 3 dollars per dozen geese 3 dollars per dozen turkeys 10 cents per pound cows 4 to 44 cents per pound calves per pound steers 5 cents per pound mutton 5 cents per pound hogs 6 cents per pound oats 56 cents per bushel corn 85 cents per bushel prairie hay 10 dollars per ton alfalfa 18 dollars per ton green hides 6 cents per pound dry hides 10 cents per pound
German and Austro Officers Repulse Russian Attack
German embassy reports Austrian Generals Kestranek and Dankl repulsed a Russian attack on Russian territory and captured six hundred. In the south five thousand Serbians were captured as they attempted to invade Croatia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kestranek
Dank
Croatia
German actions escalate in wartime strategy
Associated Press reports Laoida Phot 8ement aims to retaliate against Britain's blockade of Germany. Copenhagen claims Germany will seize Belgian banks while agents tour Norway paying higher prices to lure merchants from British contracts. Germany also removes import duties.
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Great Britain
Germany
Copenhagen
Norway
Russians Capture Mikolajew and Nicolaieff Forts
Petrograd reports Russian forces captured the Austrian forts at Mikolajew and Nicolaieff. London confirms the seizure as the war progresses.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Mikolajew
Nicolaieff
Austrian Emperor Dies Rumored, Suppressed News Cites Danger
The African World reports it has reliable authority that the Austrian Emperor died twelve days ago and that news was suppressed due to dangerous internal conditions. Paris dispatches say German forces sought an armistice to bury their dead, but the Allies refused.
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Associated Press
London
The
Y Associated Press
Paris
Rape
The Mervians Invade Bosnia Reported
By pennants Press. Lenten, Sept. 8. The mervians have invaded Bosnia.
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Pennants Press
Bosnia
Senate Passes Wiley and Darwin Warehouse Bills
The Senate passed the Wiley warehouse bill and the Darwin bill amending warehouse law. The Wiley bill allows individual ownership. The House invited President An nette Finnegan of the State Equal Franchise Association to speak.
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Associated Press
Anaua
Senate
House
Annette Finnegan
State Equal Franchise Association
Mexico City Water Supply Cut for Three Days
Washington reports the Mexico City water supply cut for three days. Officials fear the disruption may be the work of Zapata, signaling a possible insurgent act and raising regional security concerns.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Washington
Zapata
Bryan Baptist Academy Opens in 1914 with Enthusiastic Rally
The Bryan Baptist Academy held opening day exercises at 10 o'clock with Dr. M. E. Weaver as president and a crowded lower dormitory for students, patrons, and officials. Speakers included Rev. J N Thomas and Prof. J M Cook among others, with music by Evelyn Sanders and Mrs Webb Howell.
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Bryan Baptist Academy
M. E. Weaver
America
Waite
Mesdames J. Webb Howell
Boatwright
Adams
Sanders
Florine Butte
Evelyn Sanders
Whitaker
Richardson
Weaver
J. N. Thomas
The
Christian Church
C. C. Wheeler
the Free Baptist Church
Ingrham
Calvert
T. W. Parker
J. T. Maloney
A. W. Buchanan
H. O. Boatwright
Brink Recovering From Elevator Injuries in Galveston
Gerard A Brink, inj ured in an elevator accident at the Hutchings Sealy building, is rapidly recovering at St Marys Infirmary. Doctors expect him to be entirely well soon. Brink, a Santa Fe Railroad freight office clerk, was boarding the elevator when the accident occurred, suffering a dislocated hip and a badly torn right leg along with other injuries.
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Galveston
Tex
Gerard
Brink
Hutchings- Sealy
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Santa Fe Railroad
Address on cotton waste by Clarence Ousley at Bryan gathering
Clarence Ousley director of the extension department at A. and M. College spoke to about 125 Bryan businessmen at Carnegie Hall on waste in handling cotton. He argued South losses of 75 million dollars on a 15 million bale crop and urged proper sampling and warehousing to raise prices and protect producers. He warned government statistics favor manufacturers while growers lack consumption data, urged holding cotton until markets reopen and predicted a 30 to 90 day wait. The crowd thanked him and the meeting adjourned.
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Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Clarence Ousley
A. & M. College
A. W. Wilkerson
McKnight
L. L. McInnis
Ousley
South
New England
Europe
Millican Church Holds Two Week Evangelistic Meeting
Rev. W. R. Brown led a two week Baptist evangelist meeting at Millican. Three members joined the church and funds were raised for painting the building. A pulpit committee was named to select a pastor for the year. Visitors Nannie Williams Ramsey and Phillips attended. Millican school opened September 7 with Principal Powers and teachers Watson and Miss.
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W. R. Brown
Old Baptist Church
Nannie Williams
Ramsey
Phillips
Millican
Powers
Watson
Battle Now Fabeo That Settles Fate of Paris
International war dispatches report a decisive Verdun battle with German forces moving south to trap the French. The Kaiser reportedly oversees operations as the Crown Prince and Bavarian corps push toward Meuse. Paris defense and eastern French retreat are at stake. News also notes Russian offensives near Przemysl and heavy German and Austrian actions around Antwerp and Lemberg.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Berlin
France
Kaiser
Switzerland
Epinal
Toul
Nancy
Meuse
Paris
Bavaria
Lorraine
Petrograd
Germans begin retreat as Paris action moves east
Paris reports a general operation east of Paris from Nanteuil and Verdun. An official statement credits vigorous troop action supported by the British with forcing German forces to begin retreat after advancing Saturday.
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Associated Press
Paris
Nanteuil
Verdun
Education emphasized by ministers and teachers
Mr Powers expressed gratification at the good turnout as Rev Binford urged the importance of both spiritual and mental education. Rev Brown spoke on cooperation between teachers and patrons with bee and ant nest illustrations, delighting the children before rooms were assigned for classification.
Charges Against Bryan Market Men
Pure Food and Drug Commissioner Yates prepared five complaints in Austin Texas on Saturday amid ongoing probes. He notified Bryan market officials of alleged violations and indicated additional complaints would follow as investigations expanded.
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BRYAN
Austin, Tex
Pure Food and Drug
Yates
Austrians Overwhelmed Near Krasnoedow
Paris dispatch reports the second Austrian army near Krasnoedow taking heavy losses and falling back to a defensive posture with some forces forced to retreat.
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Associated Press
Paris
Krasnoedow
House approves 26 million war fund
Tokio reports the House unanimously voted a 26 million dollar war fund. The measure advances in wartime support funding.
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Associated Press
Tokio
House Today
British Cruiser Warrior Stranded Near Bosphorus
An official German wireless reports the British cruiser Warrior is stranded after an engagement with the German cruiser Goeben while escaping from the Bosphorus, suggesting battle damage as the cause.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warrior
Goeben
Bosphorus
Quo Vadis Author Appeals to Austrian Poles for Russia
Petrovgrad dispatch notes Eusebius Gomuichen, author of Quo Vadis, appeals to Austrian Poles to aid Russia amid rising tensions. The message targets Polish communities within Austria seeking support for the Russian war effort.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Gomuichen
Russia
Germans Captured on Dutch Steamer Near Brest
Six Germans from Kava were captured aboard a Dutch steamer near Brest on September 7 as Allied forces continued patrols along the coast.
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Associated Press
Brest
Kava
Germans Stir Mohammedans Against British, Naples Report Says
An Associated Press dispatch from Naples reports German efforts to incite Mohammedans against British forces, signaling a propaganda campaign aimed at undermining Allied control in the region. The note highlights tensions and potential impact on colonial holdings.
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Associated Press
Naples
Eve
Pathfinder Crew Rescued After Mine Attack
London reports the British cruiser Pathfinder was destroyed by a mine off the Scottish coast. The po and fifty of the crew were saved.
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Associated Press
London
Pathfinder
Alleged Pure Food Violations At Bryan Meat Markets
Allegations of sulfurous additives in sausage sold by two Bryan meat market proprietors. Additional complaints are being prepared for filing next week. Commissioner Yates receives sausage and meat samples every mail, collected by inspectors of his department.
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Bryan
Yates
Villa Maria Ursuline Convent Opens Fourteenth Session
The fourteenth annual session of Villa Maria Ursuline Convent opened with enrollment and classification in the new auditorium. Prospects are good and many students have arrived or are due by train. The opening was quiet due to the recent death of Mother Mary Patrick of the Ursuline community.
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Villa Maria Ursuline Convent
Mary Patrick
Ursuline
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