Chaos of War era diplomacy and global notes mix
A stream of paragraphs surveys wartime politics and empire talk from Europe and beyond. It notes Ukrainian land claims, Prince WWI era admiration, a Naples rail project to connect Rome and Constantinople, and weather and military logistics hints.
Germans beaten back as Americans press toward Metz
American forces continue advance along the Moselle left bank with Germans withdrawing toward a prepared line. Reports describe artillery barrages repelling German infantry attacks west of the Moselle and French reports note captured fortifications near Gorz and Chambley as Allied forces push northeast toward Metz.
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John DE Gandt
United Press
Paria
Metz
JL. Heure
Moselle
Associated Press
Lorraine
Austrian Soldiers Rost With Germans in Belgium
Belgian paper reports clashes between Austrian and German troops in Belgium. The Austrians are said to be on guard duty while Germans are deployed elsewhere. Over 30,000 Austrian soldiers are noted as on garrison duty in Belgium.
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Sepen
Belgium
Belgische Dagblad
Garricon
Save the Straw Hats They Will Be Scarce
Washington, Sept. edition notes concern over mutation of straw hats and warns thie theft of walls. government head Blane bashenne bens of rhe poverment announces plans to curb production to meet civilian needs as crowns will be lower with Erine Beemer.
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Washington
Cerna’ M. Limruch
Bulgarians Driven From Hills as Macedonian Front Advances
Allied forces on the Macedonian front report a steady push with about ten miles gained and fifty guns captured. Berlin says German troops aid Bulgarian defenses as Serbian and French units press forward along a widening front. Paris notes four thousand prisoners taken and a seven kilometer depth reached in several sectors as the battle lines extend east of Monastir.
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Refugees Reach Stockholm in Safety Amid New Arrival
A group of 600 refugees from Russia arrived in Stockholm yesterday aboard the ship Hapelands. The party included Finnish soldiers and officers and an American civilian among the Civilians.
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Stockholm
P Stenkholm
Repi
Hussia
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Farmers unable to get cars for grain
Omalu Neb Sept 1 Farmers unable to move wheat to primary markets due to shortages of rail cars. Gordon Wattles, minister for state movements, says shipments earlier in the year exceed previous totals while freight handling and embargoes hinder farmers progress.
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Omalu
Hes Ron Eerie
Oomn
Macedonian Drive Preliminary To Big Offensive Next Spring
Five Mason United War Expert reports that Balkan fronts show a spring attack against Bulgaria. The plan aims to secure local advantage and deter Bulgarian troop movements while Germany regroups for a west front push. Ferdinand of Bulgaria reportedly weakens as war weariness grows.
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T. Mason
New York
N. Y
Balkan
Bulgaria
America
Germany
Macedonia
Balkans
Europe
von Hindenburg
Sofia
Caar
Ferdinand I
Ferdinand S
Austrian leaders face pressure amid peace notes rumors
Austrian peace note sparks Berlin and Vienna speculation about Burian resigning and Hertling's position. Budapest hints at Wekerle's imminent resignation as political circles tighten after Allied and German negotiation claims. Amsterdam reports official restraint lifting on the note's origin.
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Fwich
Vienna
Burian
Berlin
von Hertling
von Hintze
Wekeme
Budapest
Amsterdam
Herlin Tageblatt
Peage Rejection Praised by Army
Associated Press reports from the U S front describe American troops reacting with grim approval to President Wilsons reply to Austria Hungary peace notes. Soldiers and officers alike view the Austrian offer as a possible trap and expect Allied nations not to yield. The mood is confident that Germany cannot fool the American army which seeks decisive victory.
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Associates Press
Lorraine
Germany
France
Upe Ma
Wilson
Austria- Hungary
St. Michiel
Austria
Leper Escapes Prison in Washington Found at Brother’s Home
A leper named John Early who escaped a Washington prison was found at his brother James Harly’s house in Tryon North Carolina. His parents accompanied him and pledged to keep him indoors while arguing authorities have no jurisdiction to compel further action.
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Tryon
N. C
John Early
Washington
James Harly
Marty
Italian War Losses Hit 1,350,000 To Date
Sept 16 report places Italian casualties at about 1.35 million since entry into the war. The treasury minister says Italy will grow stronger in manpower after the conflict due to emigration. He notes ongoing labor shortages and calls for additional mobilization and war effort.
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Ite
Frenceero
Italy
Germany rejects Alsace Lorraine self rule vote
A high German official states Germany cannot permit a public vote on self determination in Alsace Lorraine while another source notes tentative moves toward withdrawal from a region. The debate centers on sovereignty and regional autonomy amid wartime pressures.
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Copentager
Germany
Alaice
Politiker
Alsace- Lorraine
Diplomatic Talks Between Burian and Hintze in Vienna
Faron Burian and Admiral von Hintze reached a mutual accord during Hintze's Vienna visit, marking a significant step in Austro-Hungarian German relations.
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Faron Burian
Admiral von Hintze
Vienna
Wilson Plans New Blow for Austria
Washington reports that President Wilson aims to recognize the independence of over 6,000,000 Jugoslavs in Austria-Hungary as retaliation against Austria-Hungary’s attempt to lure the Allies into a secret peace. Diplomats anticipate a blunt denunciation and a new pressure on the Austro-Hungarian realm.
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Austria
Hungary
Carpathians
Cancasur
Hugsia
Austrian Galicia
Galicia
Poland
Wilson
Washington
Auvetrin Wi
Austria-Hungary
Expect an Attack on Verdun Sector in German Advance
German war reporters predict a revival of activity on the Verdun front where a large battle should occur soon. Amsterdam dispatches note heightened expectations of a renewed push in the Verdun area.
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Verdun
Amsterdam
Verdun Front
American Troops Embark for Europe in August
London reports that 313000 American troops embarked for Europe in August. Of these 194000 were carried on British ships.
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London
Europe
Four Million Men Under Arms Planned by July
General March testified before the House appropriations committee that the enlarged military program aims for 4,800,000 soldiers by next July after deductions for casualties and rejections. The current force is about 3,200,000 with plans to muster 2,700,000 more draftees to the colors.
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Washington, D. C
March
House Appropriations Committee
Navy and Marine Induction Calls Begin for Draft Registrants
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder issued orders allowing voluntary induction of draft registrants into the Navy and Marine Corps. Separate calls will target naval and marine quotas with possible drafts if voluntary inductions fall short. Physical standards are higher for naval service and language and citizenship rules apply. Special programs will address technicians and educated applicants as needed.
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Washington, D. C
Crowder
Navy
Marine Corps
Marine
Hull
United States
Suspect profiteers boost peace effort
Washington discusses a New York paper backing an Austrian proposal for a peace conference. The piece notes public figures once scarred by war now advocate for peace, while critics warn profit motives may influence these peace efforts.
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Washington
D. C
New York
Vorest
Laiiy Roth
Yeu
Portuguese plot to assault president uncovered
A Lisbon dispatch reports a rebel plan by officers and NCOs to attack the Portuguese president and government. The plot aimed to isolate in Lisbon those apprehended and the government moves to seize railways telegraphs telephones and waterways.
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Pepi
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Uncle Sam on Alert for New Peace Move
Washington officials guard against Teuton peace offensive aimed at pressuring President Wilson. U S stance remains that terms must be accepted before any peace, with no audience until full acceptance and demands met. German Austria unlikely to concede now, reports say.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Germany
Austria
Ette
Towlon
Wilson
Bette
Yanks Help Carry Prisoners Messages During Mixed Reception
A group of ten German officers, prisoners of war, were escorted by American troops in Mowshampton. An American detachment on the march from ship to camp readied a cautious moment as the prisoners were kept under watchful eyes and guided through the streets. The scene reflected tense yet orderly interactions between captors and captives amid wartime routine.
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Napoleon
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Joffre
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vooKeon
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