Anglo French Tide Sweeping Invaders Far From Paris Gates
In reports from Copenhagen and London, German and Austrian forces are described as defeated on multiple fronts. British and French forces claim major victories near Paris with thousands of prisoners, while French General Joffre reports the enemy in retreat. Belgian advances threaten German lines, and Russian success in Galicia opens paths toward Breslau and Vienna. Turkish actions presage tariff shifts impacting foreign goods including American trade.
Victory Won Says Joffre Tell of Unexampled Allied Advance
Paris reports Gen. Joffre announces undeniable Allied victory after five days of battle. German First to Third Armies retreat underway. Fourth Army moves north from Vitry le Francoise and Sermaize les Bains. Enemies leave wounded and munitions. many prisoners taken amid intense fighting. Fifth Army shortages noted after a German sortie.
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Sermaize les-Bains
Russians Capture Two Austrian Strongholds
Petrograd reports the fortress of Mikolajeff twenty miles south of Lemberg fell after fierce fighting. The capture, along with advances elsewhere, leaves Przemysl and Jaroslau and Cracow as the remaining Austrian barriers as the Russian pursuit continues across Galicia.
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Lemberg
Dniester
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Aikolajoff
Austria
Poland
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Vistula
Jaroslau
San
Cracow
German Victory Report on Rheims Capture by Kaiser's Forces
Berlin reports the seizure of Rheims by German troops in a daring raid led by Capt. von Humbreig with thirteen officers and privates. The German Embassy released the dispatch via the Sayville wireless route detailing the town’s occupation in the second French line of defense.
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Rheims
Berlin
Sayville
von Humbreig
War News In Tabloid Form From Paris To Vienna
An official Paris statement says the Germans evacuated Amiens and abandoned much equipment during their retreat as Gen. Joffre calls it an undeniable Allied victory after five days before Paris. Reports from Petrograd claim the Russian win at Galicia with over 120000 prisoners. Berlin cites Austrian success near Grodek and setbacks for the German right wing as General von Blume warns of more sacrifices ahead.
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East Prussia
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Record of 60 000 War Casualties Across Six Weeks
The Times dispatch from St Petersburg reports that first six weeks of the war produced record losses. Not fewer than 10 000 German dead in Eastern Prussia after a single engagement near Soldau. On September 1 two Russian corps clashed with four German corps, total losses 60 000 to 70 000, majority German.
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German Push toward Paris Signals Trap, Warns Ally Forces
Alfred Stead, war correspondent, argues German forces may feign limited resistance to draw Allied troops east from Paris. He notes ominous silence around Amiens to St Quentin, cites German entries in the Oise region, and suggests masses on the extreme German right wing.
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Germany Admits Allies' Success In Paris Area Battle
Berlin confirms Allied success after two days of fighting east of Paris from Meaux to Montmirail. German forces, though initially advancing, were driven back as stronger Allied columns arrived. Fifty guns were captured and thousands of German prisoners taken. Western Verdun area and Lorraine Vosges fronts unchanged. Eastern Prussia battle resumes.
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President Wilson Receives German Protest Message
President Wilson received a personal cable from Emperor William of Germany protesting the use of dum-dum bullets and Belgian participation in the war. The Emperor expressed deep regret over the destruction of Louvain, saying his heart bleeds for Louvain, while noting Belgian resistance led to severe punishments by German generals.
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Wilson
William
Germany
Oiv Ians
Belgium
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Hia
Vienna Blood Feud Grows Over War Losses
Bitter public sentiment in Vienna calls for peace as Austrian forces face massive Russian assaults. Reports say Austria fought bravely but was outnumbered, with up to 1.5 million Russians involved near Galicia and Poland. The Red Cross seeks mobilization of ambulances to care for the wounded.
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Germany
France
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Austria
Austria- Hungary
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Russia
Lemberg
Russian
Poland
New Jersey Topics Outline Busy Week Across Counties
A statewide snapshot notes farm and city activity from Gloucester to Cape May. Mentions include immigrant shifts at Gloucester station, local elections candidates Mantua, Morence licensing, and Westville franchising. Community events in Woodbury, Moorestown, Pitman and Millville show civic and commercial vigor amid weather and rail tax payments.
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