German retreat as Allied successes extend in Europe
An official French war office review states Allied offensives are successful east of Paris while German forces fall back to avoid envelopments. Reports from New York and London detail Austro-Hungarian and German positions, with claims of Russian holds, Turkish diplomacy, and the ongoing battle of Marne near Verdun as forces maneuver and seek decisive advantage.
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Paris
French War Office
Firat
Alene
Oise
New York
Alexander DeHuber
Lemberg
Mikolasov
Cracow
Poland
Austria-Hungary
London
Wherea
Germany
Marne
Verdun
Klock
Debelan
von Huelow
Prince Olveiomberg
Friday With The Fighters War Dispatches From Europe
The war office reports a German east Prussia offensive against Russia continues with Russian retreats and German reinforcement of Austrian lines. Galicia shows improvement as Austrian troops aid, while Italy’s Adriatic sea mine sunk torpedo boats and German and British forces press actions in France and Galicia.
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Germany
War Office
East
Austria
Adriatic Sea
France
Vienna
Bitter Austrian protest over Germany as war toll grows
Vienna reports rising anger toward Germany as Austrians demand peace amid crushing Russian and German defeats. Archduke Karl Franz and Archduke Francis Frederick are said to lead combined Austro German forces near Rawa Ruska while rail lines struggle to move the wounded and the Red Cross calls for auto transport aid.
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Vienna
Germany
France
Austria
Austria-h
Hungary
Karl Franz
Archduke Francis Frederick
Lenberg
Rawa Ruska
Austrian Red Cross
Freddie Welsh Makes Vaudeville Debut in New York
Lightweight champion Freddie Welsh set for vaudeville debut at a local theatre in New York next week. He will recount how he won the championship from Willie Ritchie.
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New York
Treddie Welsh
Wille Ritchie
Levinsky to Box Davis and Dillon This Month
New York report says Lewinsky will box One Round Davis at Buffalo on September 1. On September 25 he faces Jack Dillon, as originally carded, at the Collectnovast. Lucis.
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New York
Bottiing Levinsky
Muffalo
Jack Dillon
Prince Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm II Photograph
This old black and white photo shows Prince Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm II during a 26 year earlier visit. The iron chancellor appears aged while the Kaiser contested imperial strength and began shaping Germany’s future in commerce and industry.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm Lo
Weether
Germany
France
Kaiser
Bieward
Wankel
Wreneth
Han Teten Wiedw
Bar Eruy
Allies Break German Seal At Marne In Heavy Fighting
Paris reports say Allied forces finally struck in decisive action at the Marne with German pontoons swept away by French artillery. About 1.5 million Allied troops face German forces as battles rage between Paris, Meaux, and Meudon with strong Allied resistance as German troops retreat.
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London
Paris
Evprety
Marne
Sueeres
Newa
Amsterdan
Berlin
Vor Stein
Corman
Meaux
Russians Wreck German Trains in Retreat
Telegraph dispatch from London reports Russian forces wrecked German trains after Austrian setbacks. Descriptions claim rear guards fled, bridges and roads blocked, transport harness littered, and horses mounted by retreating troops. Reports cite Russian hospitals housing Austrian wounded and German miners used to load coal trucks with explosives concealed on wagons. casualties described as appalling.
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London
le Heuter
Rad
Beodsta
Russian
Poland
Four bombs nearly fall on Kaiser realin
Report from the Belgian front describes an aborted aerial attack on the Kaiser realin legation. German commander and staff were warned of a major bomb assault as Belgian and French aviators targeted the legation in Luxemburg. Sentries and searchlights were deployed. cables link Lusemburg to the front for rapid warnings.
Ban Kher Toy Oil Project Faces RRPURI Charges
The report notes government concerns over the Ban Kher Toy oil initiative in RRPURI. Officials say costs range from 40,000 to 70,000 and funds shortages hinder ongoing republican governance efforts.
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the George
Jualer
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Republic
England Mobilizes Volunteers With Pay and Benefits
London reports explain British enlistment efforts for army volunteers. Infantry pay starts about 1.60 dollars weekly with higher rates in other branches. Benefits include separation allowances, small daily stipends for wives and children, insurance deductions, and potential pensions for families if a soldier is killed or disabled. Public appeals cite duty and country to spur recruitments across English towns.
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London
New York
England
SERE BAYONET ROUT AUSTRIANS IN AVENGING FIGHT
The German army broke through the Austrian lines near Nish and Mitrovica as thousands of Austrians were killed or captured. A chaotic rout followed with rifles firing and panic among retreating troops.
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Ervia
Gersa
Fgda
Poe Asa Uli
le Ofews
Mitrovives
Pawan
Fragmentary Weather Note Hints at Local Storm
A partial weather item appears from a Wyoming area with scattered words on temperature and precipitation. The legible fragments suggest a brief forecast or report of unsettled conditions for the day.
Russian Forces Retreat as German Army Advances in East Prussia
Russian forces in east Prussia retire to new lines to meet a large German army that arrived from the west. The invasion group, said to include several army corps and over 200,000 second-line troops, supports heavy artillery as a major assault looms. News notes a campaign around Konigsburg and a clash along the Alpine river line with heavy fighting and shifting positions.
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Priala
War Office
Imspending
Hustign
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Lake Mauer
Utle
Galleid
Konigsburg
Konigeeurg
Hermans
Alio
Russian Poland
Fallad
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Lemire
de Vlotte
Lembare Aad Ke Husha
Coeman
Carman Indicted for Murder in the Death of Liblog of Mie
Carman, indicted yesterday by the grand jury on a charge of murder, is held in jail awaiting trial. Her attorney and husband Dr. Huww Uarenn discuss possible appeals as the case heads to the Supreme Court for trial.
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Florence
Carman
Erand
Wucder
Mie
Lorton Bally
Nosena Yoorty
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Colleen
Crand
Lal
Pinegeart
Sinith Gala
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