Side Blow Of War Hits Two French Islands
War impact reaches Saint Pierre and Miquelon as French fishing fleets brace for departure to France. Administrators order steam trawlers to sail, causing most vessels to withdraw to Havre and Brest. Islanders fear for the fishing grounds while residents' families remain safe on shore.
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Cabot-The-Way
New Saint Pierre
Mique Iia
Lot
Old France
Saint Pierre Miqueton
France
Co Sonal
Grand Bank
Havre
Brest
Itle Island
Use of Explosives in War Not Prohibited
Discussion on wartime rules shows no absolute ban on aerial bombs. Treaties once limited use, now expired, open to employing aircraft for bombing. Considerations include exploiting bombs dropped from planes to strike ships or commerce without direct cost or damage to own forces.
French engineers laying mines in English waters
German ambassador to England Count Licknowsky leaves the foreign office in London after the declaration of war. One renowned sea captain aids Germany's naval campaign with operations along the coast.
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Count Licknowsky
England
The
Peres
London
Germany
Kitchener’s Franco Prussian War Service Revealed
The article notes Field Marshal Kitchener of Khartoum fought in the Franco Prussian War as a volunteer with French troops in 1870 71. It recalls his later rise to Britain’s war leadership and his role as war minister guiding Britain’s campaign against Germany. The piece highlights lesser known chapters of his early military career.
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Kitchener
France
Great Britain
Kitchener of
Khartoum
Robert Foran
Omderman
England
France’s Faith in Kitchener Grows as War Leader Sets Record
A newspaper column praises Lord Kitchener’s early promise and military genius, noting his proven leadership in France. It suggests France may reward him with further honors, as he has already earned a French decoration and could receive another for his wartime service.
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France
Kitchener
Ireland’s Rise in the European War Effort
The piece extols Ireland’s pivotal role in Britain’s war, noting volunteers from Irish forces and government support. It highlights Kitchener and Roberts as key figures, cites Ireland’s economic growth, land reforms enabling peasant ownership, and a shift from emigration to national strength and staying in Ireland.
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England
Ireland
Ome
Charleroi Battles Amid Smoke and Bloodline Allied Force
The Times correspondent reports ferocious street fighting around Charleroi with streets jammed by dead and wounded. German advances press the town as French artillery and Turcos clash with heavy losses on both sides while English troops hold positions and civilians witness scenes near rail hubs and border towns.
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London
Charterol
Charteril
PalaXlava
Marchtenner
Landsitsnd Montignies
Walcourt
Charleroi
En- Bayenent
France
Charlet
Charlef-Snow
Raut Froix
Marchisemes
Couillet
Prairis
Mons
Peignies
Vrance
Belgium
Pelenies
Maubetare
Shetle
British Cool In Battle At Paris Front
Central News correspondent reports from Paris front line that British officers praise the coolness and steadiness of British infantrymen around Mone. The firing line shows remarkable discipline and composure amid heavy combat conditions.
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Central News
Paris
Mone
Armored Motor Car Kills Many Germans
Lieutenant Henkart of the Belgian Army is noted for a perfected armored motor car used in reconnoitering and combat. Since the war began his unit has engaged the enemy in multiple encounters, gaining popularity as a potential hero. The report highlights his armored vehicle and active offensive actions.
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London
Henkart
Slaughter at Altkirch Fight Described in French Memoir
Private Jean Martin recalling the Battle of Altkirch in Alsace, the French forces advancing under heavy fire, the center regiments holding, and the enemy retreat after a brutal combat. He notes fierce exchanges, a night bivouac in the cemetery, and the grim pride felt witnessing the battle’s toll.
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Parix
Jean Martin
Tin le Matin
Altkirch
Alsace
Fiero
Atekireh
Altairch
Vaid
Ams
Battle clash details from the August offensives
The report chronicles a small raiding party’s actions against German forces across August. They kill multiple enemy units, including 5 uhlans on August 15 and 7 on August 17, with 25 Germans slain in a later encounter using a mobile rapid-fire setup. They escape a 500-strong force after heavy fighting.
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Waterloo
SAY AUSTRIANS FLED IN FACE OF ENEMY
The Nish correspondent reports after a great victory by our army, our forces pursued the Austrians. The enemy fled with haste and suffered heavy casualties. Regiments Twenty eighth and other units reportedly wiped out. commanders captured and killed. Tekia quay was destroyed during the action. Germany grows sugar beet acreage.
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London
Reuter
Tekia
Germans march into storm of shells witness reports from Paris front
A traveler from Charleroi near Paris describes hours of German infantry under heavy French artillery fire at a forested front line, where waves of foes fell yet others pressed forward. He recalls seeing a German plane shot down near Soler de Chatemn and mentions another at Nerles. London recently boasted motor vehicles.
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Soler de Chatemn
Nerles
London
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