Allies Gain Ground East of Paris in World War I Push
Dispatches from Paris London Halifax and Grimsby report the Allied advance east of Paris with heavy fighting along the Ourcq Petit and Lorin rivers. British forces claim ten mile gains and French corps drive back German units as prisoners and casualties mount.
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Ourcq
Petit and Lorin
Montmirail
Sompluc
Vitry le Francois
Sermaize Les Bains
Rheims
Luneville
Marne
World War I Dispatches Describe German Offensive Movements
A censored courier dispatch portrays Germany’s campaign against France as one of history’s great offensives with heavy reinforcements moving to back the Russians. Reports cite Austria preparing defenses near Vienna and Budapest, Servian troops invading Austria, and Britain and France achieving early success on the German right while German center remains contested. Russian advances in Galicia and Polish areas are noted as Austrian forces face pressure, with Liege ordered indoors signaling troop movements toward the French frontier.
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London
Helfferich
Deutsche Bank
Berlin
Belgium
Louvain
Lemberg
Dank
Kestranek
Paris
French War Office
Petit Morin
Ourcq
Marne
Soramme
Nancy
Vos
Germany
France
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Batle
England
War Office
Liege
Operators and Miners Agree on New Two Year Pact
Southern Wyoming coal operators and United Mine Workers reach a two year wage scale agreement after a recent meeting. Ratification by a reconvened convention set for Saturday September 12. Local delegations will meet here to finalize terms on hospitals surgeon and union member preference. The miners’ conference committee includes A G Morgan James Morgan Paul J Paulson T F Hyson John McTee Jr Geo Friskul D J McMillan Thomas Fisher Gus Berniker and Robert Hanna. Operators’ side features P J Quealy Frank Manly W D Brennan Thomas Snedden Vail Chelay and R Gibson.
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United Mine Workers
A. G. Morgan
James Morgan
Paul J. Paulson
T. F. Hynon
John McTee, Jr
Geo. Friskul
D. J. McMillan
Thomas Fisher
Gus Berniker
Robert Hanna
Southern Wyoming Coal
P. J. Quealy
Frank Manly
Union Pacific Coal Company
W. D. Brennan
Thomas Snedden
Diamond Coal Company
Vail
Central Coal and Coke Company
Chelay
Hear River Coal Company
R. ¥. Gibson
Wyoming Coal Company
Kaiser Wilhelm's Act Unites Irishmen in Dublin
Dublin acknowledges Kaiser Wilhelm's move uniting Irishmen of all sects and classes in a common war relief effort. A meeting urged funds to erect a monument in Dublin honoring his influence and praised his impact on Irish political unity.
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Dublin
Ireland
Prince of Wales’ War Relief Fund
Paris Art Treasures Aimed To Be Protected In War
Ambassadors in Paris urged joint American representations to Germany to safeguard buildings and works of art in the attack on Paris. The advice was received today and outlines a plan to base the American government on protecting cultural assets amid the crisis.
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van Daven
Paris
Germany
Admiral Beatty Proves British Naval Prowess in Battle
Admiral Sir David Beatty emerges as Britain's hero after a battle near Hellogoland where his squadron including the Lion Princess Royal and Queen Mary reportedly sank three German cruisers and multiple smaller ships. At forty three he rose rapidly in the navy and has gained popularity in London and the United States. The accompanying photograph shows him leaving a reception hosted by Queen Dowager Alexandra.
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United States
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Russian Reservists to Serve with Allies
Russian military authorities will not recall reservists abroad but will allow them to enroll with any allied force. The Russian embassy announced the policy on September 8, permitting reservists to join allied ranks.
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London
Arciva
Weather Forecast for Washington and Wyoming
Cloudy and cooler conditions prevail in Wyoming with a chance of showers in the southeast. Wednesday will be cooler with unsettled weather in the region and periods of rain likely Thursday in the southeast portion.
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Sept
Wyoming
Portum
German Emissaries Accused of Stirring Tripolitans to War
Milan Sept 8 reports state Italian authorities uncovered a plot by German emissaries to incite Mohammedans in Tripoli to a holy war. The aim was to disrupt Italy’s neutrality by causing internal Tripolitan turmoil and draw attention away from external affairs.
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Milan
Tripoli
Italy
Riots in Roumania and Bulgaria Stir Russian Sympathy Alarms
Vienna dispatches report alarm in Prar the Balkans over demonstrations in Roumania and Bulgaria in favor of Russia. The Tribuna cites growing sympathy for Russia amid regional unrest and tensions.
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Severe German set back reshapes Belgian front
Report from Liege says German governor bans Belgian homes for days, signaling a Russian eastward movement through Belgium. Austrian resistance collapsed, Russians advance feared. Germany to guard railroads with marines and naval reserves, suggesting ships stripped of marines and reduced strength in the field.
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Liege
Belgium
G Sevret
Austria
Helglunm
Galicia Proved Russia Claims Vast Galician Victory
An official proclamation signed by Czar Nicholas proclaims Galicia as Russian territory up to the San River. Russian forces push northward toward Przemysl and Jaroslaw while Moritz von Auffenberg and Dank, reportedly surrounded, await surrender. Russian strength nears 400 000 with over 1 000 guns. A southeast approaching force closes the ring.
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Austria
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Przemysl
Jaroslav
Moritz von Aufferberg
Dank
Galician
Poland
Franznak
Zamose
Buffalo cattle man Thomas Gardner killed in Wyoming crash
Thomas Gardner of Buffalo died six miles south of Sheridan when the car he rode in with W. J. Thom overturned while traveling near Sheridan Wyoming. Thom was badly injured. Gardner had lived in Buffalo and Eugene for 20 years and was a respected figure in Johnson county. He is survived by a wife and two children.
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Sept. S
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Kugene
Johnson County
President Wilson Proclaims World Day of Prayer for Peace
President Wilson signs a proclamation urging a nationwide day of prayer for peace in Europe. He designates Sunday October 4 as a day of prayer, calling all worshippers to unite in seeking divine guidance and healing for nations at war.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
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Woodrow Wilson
America
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