Second Great Battle Along Whole Front in World War I
Paris reports German forces prepare a new battle north of Paris as Allied troops reinforce. German losses are described as heavy with prisoners taken after the Marne pursuit, while official communiqués outline a defensive German line from Noyon to Verdun and growing Allied strength.
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Mare
Marne
Vance
Varis
Bondon
Burengu
First
Levetme
Joss
Parvin
Noyon
Verdun
Paria
Suiles
Compiegne
Mom Noyon
Verina
Vie Sers Aigne
Solsona
Laon
Rhelms
Thenre
Ville Sur Tourbe
Argonne
Vannes
Menso
Morges
The
Minster of War
Banks Brokers and Decent People At Theatres Face Tax
A long Democratic caucus in Washington signals disposal of the freight tax and adoption of a new war revenue plan. The bill would tax banks brokers and theaters and bring in about 109 million dollars, with Spanish war stamp duties on papers and telegraph use among other levies. Details left to committee for final shaping.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baal
Raucus
Vanis
Washington
D.C
House
Ways and Mains Committee
Treasury
Wilson
Democratic Party
Prisoners Ordered Treated Humanely Reported
The Associated Press dispatch from Sept 16 reports that General Lutao D, the governor general of Algiaria and commander-in-chief of the porta, has ordered prisoners to be treated humanely. The note comes from Parle at 12:25 p.m. local time.
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Associated Press
Parle
Lutaod
Algiara
Porta
French example urged for humane POW treatment in Africa
In a message to local officials, Africa province leaders recalled France’s stance on prisoner of war rights. They urged humane and strict handling of a German POW convoy to Algera, noting prisoners are conquered, deprived of arms and liberty, and that France must set a world example despite other nations’ abuses.
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France
Algera
Sould
Belgium Commission Presents At White House To Wilson
Belgian representatives delivered their protest against alleged German atrocities in Belgium to President Wilson in the East Room. Wilson accepted the document with formal appreciation, expressing hope for a near end to the war and urging a just settlement decided by nations and humanity.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
Weather forecast summary for Muscatine area tonight
Generally fair conditions forecast with cooler temperatures in the western portion tonight. Muscatine area temperatures around 72 degrees, with sunrise at 31 and sunset at 4 55. Moonrise listed as 2527.
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Muscatine
War Fronts Extend Across Europe in Daily Update
Paris reports German forces hold a defensive line from Noyon to north of E rdan over about 110 miles with Paris’s western reach. Vienna notes a favorable trend on the western front while Servians repel incursions in Hungary along the entire front. Rome cites Galicia near Rxeszow and Preemysh as a junction. Tokyo says Japanese scouts occupy a railway station near Kino Chow bay.
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Budapest
London
Petrograd
Exchange Telegraph Company
Michalowaki
Russia
Vistula
Carpathians
Sida
Rome
Galicia
Rxeszow
Preemysh
Tokio
Bay of Kino Chow
Refugee Hero Young Boy Rescues Hungarian Family
London reports Theodore Taperzer a nine year old from Philadelphia who saved a Hungarian widow and her six children from Budapest. He escorted them to London, obtained relief funds, acted as interpreter, and secured steamship passage with aid from the American relief committees.
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London
Theodore Taperzer
Philadelphia
Budapest
Taperesz
Rebres
Swidow
Relief Committee
Eho RE
American Women Appeals For Help In Reuniting Belgian Families
Eight foreign steamships arrived or were due in New York as Madame Vandervelde, wife of a Belgian commission member, carried Queen Elizabeth's appeal for American women to aid in restoring homes and reuniting families ruined by German atrocities. Ships Desola and Irish Monarch reported German crew ties and refugee movements. other vessels carried refugees and intercepted crew members. Transatlantic liners were set to sail for Liverpool Havre Naples and other ports.
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Associated Presa
New York
N. Y
Cedric
Liverpool
Madame Y Vandervelde
U. S
Wilson
Belgium
Madame Vandervelde
Queen Elizabeth
Desola
Santa Marta
Santos Brazil
Pernambuca
Menomingo
London
Atene
Genoa
Athinai
Patras
Patria
Marseilles
Thessalonika
Palermo
Campanis
St. Louis
Celtic
France
Havre
Zuropa
Naples
ASSERT NO VICTORIES BY ALLIES
Berlin reports no allied victories on the western front despite fighting in France. Russian forces retreat toward the Vistula after defeat at Vilna. German general staff says the west front remains favorable and news from operations is scant. Hundreds of British subjects seek passage back to England via the American embassy, with special trains planned for September 4.
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Yankl
Auffanberg
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Taroslau
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Germany
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Galicia
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Lublin
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Poland
Berlin
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Nin
Vrnnce
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Kaiser
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Petit Journal
Copenhagen
East Prussia
Pavers
West Front
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Siverian
Lycktag Prussia
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Europe
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Baron von Maltvolen
Koeln
Bremen
United States
von- Retzmann
Washington
England
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