Belgians Claim Early Offensive Gains in World War I
Belgian troops reported taking the offensive on September 10, retaking Malinen and Avrechot, destroying the railway between Louvain and Tirlemont to sever German lines to Brussels and Liege. The British and French alliances pressed the German right wing, with heavy fighting around Rheims, Vitry Le Francois, and Lorraine as Russians push against Austrian forces in Galicia.
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British and German forces clash as retreat continues
In war dispatches Britain proclaims a large scale retreat of German forces with heavy casualties and captures. Churchill predicts Britain will mobilize up to 3,000,000 in service while France reports German lines yielding and large prisoner captures. German official notes claim a counteroffensive in East Prussia and renewed Russian resistance.
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Germany
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War Alley
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Weather forecast for Wyoming: cooler and fair days ahead
Nationwide brief reports cooler conditions in Wyoming with a slow decline in temperatures. Sunday and Monday are expected to be fair with light winds and typical autumn patterns beginning to set in across the state.
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Washington
Wyoming
French Zouaves Describe Charleroi Battle Hell Like Charge
Paris dispatch reports French Zouaves and Turcos in a brutal assault at Charleroi. Officers say close combat left soldiers biting and grappling with German infantry while artillery fire raged. German gunners halted to avoid hitting guards as bayonet clashes continued amid heavy losses.
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President Wilson Greets Crowds En Route to Cornish
President Wilson was greeted by cheering crowds at each stop on his journey to his summer home in Cornish New Hampshire. At Brattleboro Vermont a large group gathered and one man called out God bless you Mr President, reflecting widespread enthusiasm during the presidential tour.
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Physicians Ordered to Be Ready for Front
The Red Cross announced today that physicians must be prepared to deploy to Europe at short notice as relief work in the theater expands. Ste melds and other locations were noted in the dispatch as places to mobilize from.
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Uhlans Cut Up While Untangled In Barbed Wire Fence
A damaged description notes Uhlans tied in a barbed wire fence and their actions in invasion zones. It mentions Belgian soldiers, penetrations of Pel[ern]ium and parts of France, and their tactic of cutting telegraph lines to spread terror among peasants while exaggerating their numbers.
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France
Oblans
Kaiser Ready to Ask Peace Indication Report
Washington reports an informal U S inquiry to Germany on whether Berlin desires to discuss terms of surrender. No reply had arrived by late evening and the response could influence whether the informal peal movement organized a week ago proceeds with Britain France and Russia.
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Farrell Ousts Frank Change in New York Club Shakeup
New York reports that Frank bie resigned as manager of the Farrell club in a wave of internal strife. The dispute pitted Chance, Farrell, and ex-chief William Devery in a power struggle over club stock, creating a tense, uncertain future for the organization.
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World Series Dates Reported By National Commission
The national commission, at a meeting in Chicago, tentatively set dates for the first World Series with October 12 13 16 17 18 19 among possible days. The schedule aims to determine the opener and follow-up games for the championship series.
Wilsor’s Policy Praised Amid War Debate
Secretary Bryan lauded peaceful U S policy at a Maryland War of 1812 banquet following a Star Spangled Banner celebration. He praised the shift from ridicule of watchful waiting to respectful neighborly restraint, contrasting new world methods with old world tactics.
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America
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Maryland Society of the War of 1812
Senate debate continues after $1 million cut in relief bill
Washington. The Senate Commerce Committee trimmed $1,000,000 from the lifters and harbor bill as war emergency relief. Opponents vow to keep up the fight with Senator Burton leading the opposition as filibuster action resumes on the floor.
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Senate Commerce Committee
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Reublican
St Louis Road Faces a Strike Over Reinstated Conductors
Officials of four trainmen’s brotherhoods authorized a strike to demand the reinstatement of discharged conductors on the St Louis and South Western railway. A road managers’ conference is set for Monday to address the dispute.
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Greek government halts Britain naval base plans in Lewnes
Rome Sept 2 telegram from Briatdes says Greece canceled England permission to establish a naval base in Port Mudroe Lewnes Island, where England plans three naval divisions.
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Teutons Drown as Belgium Floods Dikes at Antwerp
Sept 12 Antwerp reports Belgian forces flooding lowlands by opening dikes. German siege attempts fail as rivers and water trap troops, guns, and transport. Belgians reclaim city outskirts while Antwerp’s defense tightens amid reported German losses and prisoners.
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Girembergen
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Germany
New Era of Prosperity Dawns for United States
Denver Sept 12 Dr Edwin R A Seligman president of the National Tax Association told the Albany hotel chamber of commerce that the European war may start a new commercial era for the United States. He urged five measures including internationalizing facilities, strengthening the federal reserve, boosting foreign market needs, depoliticizing consular service, and training manufacturers for foreign markets. He emphasized policy actions and legislative support to seize opportunities and balance international trade.
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United States
Yeeteridlay
Chamber of Commerce
Albany Hotel
Edwin R. A. Seligman
Columbia University
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Lonion
Red Cross ship delayed departure to Europe
The Red Cross steamer Hed Cross, carrying over 100 American nurses to European battlefields, will not sail until Monday. Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels announced the delay, citing weather and coal issues. the voyage is supported by American relief efforts with a fund of about $154,009 planned for medical aid and supplies aboard.
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