German Defeat Reported as Allies Press On
Berlin says General von Hindenburg reports the Russian army near Vilna defeated by German forces including corps and cavalry. British and French statements note battles continue and Verdun, Aisne, Argonne, and Meuse fronts shift. Casualties rise with 6,535 killed and 42,242 wounded. Belgium faces heavy losses as Liege defense endures.
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Berlin
von Hindenberg
William
Vilna
Gordno
Lyck
Rauter Telegram Company
London
Amsterdam
Verdun
Ministry of War
Aisne
Relig
Argonne
Meuse
Ol- A¢lal Wolff
Troyor
Vosges
Alsace
Belgium
Antwerp
Britain
London Tel
Egram
Boulogne
Maubeuge
Amiens
Soissons
Reims
Vegsle
Marne
Rivigny
Brabant-te-Rot
Forest of
Meurthe
St. Die
Luneville
Draon
le Tape
Baccarat
Remireville
Nomency
Pontamonason
Germany
Switzerland
Geneva
Munich
France
Wilson
Europe
United States
White House
Kaiser Wilhelm
Poincare
Review of the War Lines Hold Fast as Allies Assault
New York reports the German line along the Aisne to Verdun remains entrenched while Allied assaults continue. Britain prepares a new army of up to 1.66 million, with 360,000 regulars, 316,000 territorials, and 360,000 volunteers, to bolster the front. Belgian raids pressure German garrisons in the Meuse valley as Rasutin retreat rumors in East Prussia surface, with Russian forces reportedly advancing toward Galicia and central Poland as mobilization swells to seven million.
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London Morning Post
Petrograd
East Prussian
New York
Aisne
Soissons
Suippe
Montfauecon
Verdun
Great Britain
Sola Sons
Oise River
Scheldt
Meuse
Russia
London
Yusevol
Annapol
Galicia
Poland
Crucial clash as fronts clash with gains claimed
Berlin claims German troops advancing as Paris reports slight Allied gains in a four day battle from Noyon to the Franco German frontier. Blood among the Aisne lines with hand to hand fighting and bayonets. Allies pursue retreating Germans amid hidden guns and air reconnaissance. President Wilson seeks cessation of hostilities but refuses to be used for advantage.
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Berlin
Paris
Russia
Noyon
Aisne
Wilson
Washington
Sept
Peace Talk Doubted as World War Winds Up
London Sept 26 Sir Gilbert Parker says peace proposals are unlikely as Germany presses to Paris. He asserts Britain will fight to the last man and penny to end militarism. Termonde nearly razed by German bombardment with public buildings and houses destroyed except the church tower damaged and hospital spared.
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London
Paris
Gilbert Parker
Great Britain
Europe
Herr Dernburg
Count von Bernstorf
Termonde
Reuter
Termonds
Dendermonde
No Peace Proposals From Germany and Austria
Washington reports that Britain has received no peace proposals from Germany or Austria. The message to Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British ambassador in Washington, was sent by Sir Edward Grey.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Vom Hethmann- Hollweg
Gerard
Berlin
William
Vou Kernstorff
Oscar Straus
Wil
Washington
Austria
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice
Sir Edward Grey
British Losses Heavy as War Office Reports Casualties
London Sept 20 The British war office issued another casualty list showing officers still falling in large numbers on the battlefield.
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London
British War Office
Wilson Refuses Final Judgment on Belgian Atrocities
President Wilson replies to Belgian commissioners, saying it would be unwise and premature for any nation to form a final judgment on German war crimes. He notes neutrality, welcomes the Belgian visit, and expects a future world reckoning of wrongs and responsibilities. The Belgian minister of justice emphasizes Belgium’s neutrality, international obligations, and the severity of civilian harm.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Germany
United States
Europe
Henri Carter de Wlart
Belgium
University of
Louvain
Europa
Asquith Signals Amendments to Home Rule Bill
Premier Asquith declared the government will introduce at the next session a bill before the home rule measure for Ireland but may amend the act to become operative. London reports indicate possible changes to the reform plan before enactment.
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London
Asquith
Ireland
Appointment of Jacob H. Crist as special attorney
Secretary Lane names Jacob H. Crist of Santa Fe as special attorney for the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, to succeed Francis C. Wilson who has resigned. Crist begins duties Sept. 19 in Indiana and Washington assignments.
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Indiana
Washington
Lane
Jacob H. Crist
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Francis C. Wilson
Typographical Error in Noodle Soup Tale
A man in a restaurant reports a needle in his noodle soup. The waiter reviews a menu, then smiles and reveals the print error that the needle should read noodle. The tale humorously illustrates a typographical mix up in food labeling from National Food Magazine.
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National Food Magazine
Cuticura cures skin trouble in Caseville testimonial
Caseville resident Ray Bryant describes years of ringworm like symptoms on hands and feet. After trying remedies, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reports complete relief. Ad supports Cuticura products with nationwide claim.
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Caseville
Ray Bryant
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Ady
Titles and Taxes In Spain
In Spain noble titles are taxed like property and each title is taxed individually. Some families with many titles drop titles to save money. Women transmit titles to children and husbands, so a plebeian marrying a duchess becomes a duke. Titles rarely become extinct unless discarded by holders.
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Spain
Coffee Free Life Boosts Health via Postum Change
A Springfield woman credits leaving coffee and adopting Postum with ending years of nervousness and heart trouble. She says doctors failed to help but stopping coffee and using Postum improved her health over 6 to 8 months. The ad promotes Postum Regular and Instant varieties and cites “There’s a Reason” for its benefits, with distribution by grocers.
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Springfield
IIL
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Crack
Mich
Wellville
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Houston Post
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London Chronicle
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