German Defeat and Belgian Advance Reported in War News
Paris reports the German right wing defeated in France with a general retreat from Amiens and a renewed Belgian offensive driving German forces toward Brussels. King Albert leads Belgian forces recapturing towns near Termonde Ghent and Louvain while Belgian lines extend along the Scheldt and toward Antwerp. Berlin disputes claim of decisive victory as French counterattacks push back German troops along the Marne and Vosges front.
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Paris
France
Berlin
Amiens
Verdun
Joffre
M. Millerand
London
Albert
Belgium
Brussels
Amsterdam
Gordeaux
Antwerp
Termonde
Ghent
Lierre
Scheldt
Tewast
Louvain
Gero
Russels
Oatend
Viavas
Bordeaux
Tiemens
Marne
Meaux
Montintril
Vosges
von Stein
Gallieni
Vitry Le-Francois
Flyers Claim Allied War Effort Shifts In Europe
The notice reports Allied victory near Paris and German retreat, noting prisoners taken and German supply lines disrupted. It cites Paris troops praised by the military governor, while observers discuss potential peace efforts and the broader impact on Germany’s war strategy.
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Nyeal
ATC Averil
Sutherland
Gallien
Paris
London
Rance
Germany
War CARRIED TO TROPICS in WWI fighting for territory
Dispatches report German forces from German East Africa crossing the border at Mohoru and occupying Karangu. British forces move from Kisumu and Port Florence to confront them as fighting continues on the Tsavo river. Captured German officers and surrendered troops confirmed, with further details elusive. In Vermont, President Wilson shortens vacation to return to Washington over war tax protests, signaling opposition to freight tax.
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London
Wilson
Windsor
Congress
Washington
Cauner Vehicle Co Exchange Scandal Rumor In Ad Notice
A garbled advertisement note hints at an exchange scandal involving Cauner Vehicle Co with mentions of a woman seeking to exchange or negotiate. The fragmentary text references responses only from a few involved parties, appearing as a local rumor or notice in the period.
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Gable
Russians Score Decisive Victories in Near East and East Prussia
Russian headquarters report the Krasnik and Tomaszow successes while Austrian and German forces exceed one million. Prisoners flood in: 120,000 at Petrograd claim and other dispatches cite 60,000 plus captives. German reinforcements reportedly moving west amid ongoing battles. Japan shows alliance interest. Famine rumors and Vienna political unease noted.
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Petrograd
Russia
Krasnik
Tomaszow
Poland
London
France
East Prussia
Paris Journal
Lloyd's
Reuter
Paris
von Auffemberg
Japan
Constantinople
Sofia
Berin
Vienna
Revenue Cutter Bear Rescues Stefansson Expedition Members
The Bear recovers eight survivors from the Stefansson expedition after parts of the party endured Wrangell Island isolation for a year. Two deaths, one accidental, several missing, and Stefansson remains in the far north directing Canadian explorations. The rescued group, including Munro and Williamson, are en route to Nome under surgeon care. other details note illness and remaining search efforts.
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Revenue Cutter Bear
Stefansson
Washington
Revenue ,Cutter
Cochran
Revenue Cutter
Bear
Fioes
Far Northwest
Wrangell Island
Far North
Porchman
Tampleman
Williams
Mourer
Achooner
Malloch
Manen
Brady
Herald Island
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Llouds
Argonne Forest
Meuse Valley
Luxemburg
Americana Press Association
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G Porte
Tropics
Cunningham
College of Success
Elliott
the Savings & Trust Company of Indiana, Penna
Peterson & Company
Henry H. Steving
O. Heber Steving
Henry H. Steving & Son
M. Edith Steving
Ladies & Children
Automobile Service
Philadelphia
Indiana, Pa
Tolitt Lorce
Scott Barr
Green Township
Prompe
Mary Minta
Garmians Mills
John H. Pierce
Catherine &. Gorwan
Indiana Borough
Govran
Gorman
Hortons
the Cauner Vehicle Co
J. Cg, Conner
Near
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tipton Run
Blair County
Platte Water Commission
Tipton
Blairs Gap
Pennsylvania
Bay
Romney
W. Va
Highview
George Larick
Virginia
Beyer Bauman
Duten
J. M. Stewart & Co
Indiana Hardware Co
Peterson & Co
Keller Bros
Dick” Thompson
Indiana
Geo. D. Leydic
Undertaker
North Sixth St
W. F. Frederick Pianos
N. Sixth Street
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