Mexicans Saved by U S Warship Salem at Progreso
Mexican political fugitives aboard the Esperanza were escorted by the U S scout cruiser Salem from Progreso to Havana after fears they would be seized by Constitutionalists. Salem conveyed sixteen passengers to safety while Vera Cruz negotiators warned of property looting and strict church limits under Aguilar.
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Christy
United States
Salem
Progreao
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Vera Cruz
America
Progreso
Beatty
Mavana
Carranza likely to decide on Huerta loan pledge issue
U S officials said future Mexican government must handle disputes over the Huerta loan pledge amid Vera Cruz transfer negotiations. Carranza reportedly questioned loan integrity and would not recognize loans to Huerta. Bonds total about 78 million with American bankers holding part. duties pledged to guarantee the loan. Consul reports 220 destitute priests refugees in Vera Cruz seek departure routes as 32 aim for Havana.
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Washington
Gen. Huerta
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Jean
Huerta
United States
State Department
Canada
Havana
Obregon Not a Prisoner Denial from Villa
Villa declares Obregon is not a prisoner in Chihuahua city in reply to a NYT inquiry. He also cautions that trouble is not over as the situation remains unsettled. Message dated September 22 from Francisco Villa, General in Chief, was received in reply to the inquiry.
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NEW York Times
Chihuahua
Gen. Obregon
Francisco Villa
British and German Actions in Pacific and Africa
Reports from London describe Gen Louis Botha set to lead British operations in German Southwest Africa. In the Pacific, Nauru’s wireless station is destroyed, leaving a British flag over the island while German officials remain. Skirmishing continues at Rabaul, with Australian forces suffering no losses. An Australian Red Cross member, Dr. Pockley, was shot while aiding a wounded man.
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London
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
Southwest Africa
Nauru
Pacific Ocean
Reuter Telegram Company
Sydnex
New South Wales
Rabaul
Neupommern
Bleamarck
Dr. Pockley
Red Cross
Sarajevo Falls to Servian Montenegrin Forces
Rome dispatch reports Servian and Montenegrin troops occupy Sarajevo after Austrian retreat. Parallel updates from Nish and Paris describe heavy, costly fighting on the Drina front, Austrian withdrawals, and Prince George of Servia wounded but alive.
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Rome
The
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Sarajevo
Bosnia
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Servia
Krupani
Drina
Semlin
Slavonia
Snabatz
Prince George of
Prince George
Belgrade
Paris
Havas
Tsioubovia
Svornik
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Mitrovitza
Shatatz
Nosnia
Rhogatnitza
Spreewald Captured By British Cruiser Berwick
The Hamburg American liner Spreewald has been captured by the British cruiser Berwick under Captain Lewis C. Baker in the North Atlantic. Two colliers were also taken. Spreewald had been armed and fitted for war, carrying coal and provisions for German cruisers. The ship, built in 1907 at West Hartlepool, is 3890 tons, 452 feet long, and departed Antwerp July 1 for San Juan.
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London
Lewis C. Baker
North Atlantic
Admiralty
Atlantic
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Antwerp
Hintze
San Juan
Arroyo
Ponce
Guanica
St. Thomas
Europe
Furness, Withy & Co
West Hartlepool
England
French Report Accuses Germans Of Brutality In Aisne Battles
Field Marshal French summarizes British and French operations Sept 14 18 along the Aisne. He accuses German troops of brutality while praising their discipline and outlines fierce engagements with counterattacks and heavy artillery.
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British cruisers sunk as German submarines strike North Sea
London reports that the British light cruisers Cressy Aboukir and Hogue were torpedoed and sunk by German submarines in the North Sea near the Hook of Holland. About 1,500 men perished and roughly 700 were saved. Survivors reached Mulden and Maiden aboard various escort vessels and steamers.
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Flores
Malden
The
Handelsblad
Maiden
North Sea
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
Hook of Holland
Survivors of sunken British warships land at Harwich
A London Daily Chronicle dispatch from Harwich reports 20 to 30 uninjured survivors landed at the pier and escorted to a hotel. The group, mostly officers, wore mismatched garments and barefoot, having been taken from the water. In total about 700 men have been saved and brought in by torpedo boats to Parkeston Quay.
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Hook of Holland
Amsterdam
Flores
Maiden
Harwich
Parkeston Quay
Creasy
New York Times
England
London Daily Chronicle
Shotley Naval Barracks
Harwich Pier
Naval losses and mixed front line updates from the war
The British Admiralty reports the sinking of three cruisers Aboukir Hogue and Cressy by German U boats in the North Sea with about 700 of 2200 aboard saved. Other fronts show French and Russian gains while Sarajevo falls to Serbians and Montenegrins. Italian crowds rally for Britain outside the British Embassy.
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Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
North Sea
London
French War Office
Aisne
Lne
Soualne
Argonnes
Donestre
Blamont
von Kluck
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Kroupant
Drina
Servia
Rome
England
Germans Claim Craonne Victory In Verdun Front
Berlin reports September 21 dispatch claiming Germans occupy Craonne and the city of Rheims is burning as they push from Betheny. French fort lines south of Verdun are attacked and the eastern Lorraine frontier is crossed by eight French corps. a northeast Verdun sortie is repulsed.
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S. 1
Rheims
Craonne
Verdun
Lorraine
Berlin
London
Times
French Regiments Hold Position in Battery Fire
Amid heavy fighting a German airman was forced to seek altitude, a drawn chase led to a French advance, and rapid pistol fire ended the German machine. The French regiment reformed and found shelter behind the German battery’s fire.
German Ambassador Denies Willful Rheims Destruction
Count von Bernstorff disputed claims that German forces deliberately wrecked the Cathedral of Rheims. He called such assertions preposterous and said his own view is the attack was willful, noting gratitude for soldiers' sacrifices and criticizing Churchill's Liverpool speech. He added no Berlin communications were received that day.
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Liverpool
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
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von Bernstorff
United States
England
Gerard
Berlin
Churchh{ll
Survivors of British Cruisers Reach Harwich After Rescue
About 700 men from the cruisers Aboukir Cressy and Hogue were saved. Thirty uninjured officers survived and arrived at Harwich wearing improvised clothing. Eighty more survivors were landed at Parkeston Quay three miles west of Harwich.
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Harwich
England
Aboukir
Cressy
Hogue
Parkeston Quay
Submarine attack sinks British cruisers near Hook of Holland
The Flores arrived at Maiden with 287 survivors from the Aboukir and Cressy torpedoed by German subs. Survivors reported five German submarines attacked. the Cressy sank at 6 o clock, the Aboukir at 6 o'clock, and two submarines were reportedly destroyed by British forces.
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Maiden
Holland
Flores
Rotterdam
Leith
Hook of Holland
Aboukir
Cressy
Hague
Ships sail from Chatham in Medway harbor
The Cressy Aboukir and Hogue, ships under the Nore command at Chatham, have recently departed from Kethole Beach after long service in the Medway. Their crews exceed 2,000, many from four local towns, with a large share being Royal Naval Reserve men.
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Tom New York
Timmer
Chatham
England
London Daily Chronicle
Cressy
Aboukir
Hogue
Nore
Medway
Kethole Beach
Royal Naval Reserve
Rony's New Studio Ad Promotes Imported Rock Panetela
An advertising blurb touts imported rock panetela full of aroma and mild sweetness. It invites readers to visit Rony's New Studio at 064 Witth Ay 34th St for seating and viewing.
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Panetela
Rony
34Th St. Sittinga
Advt
Submarine attack sinks British cruisers survivors report
Muiden Holland September 22. Survivors report that two of the five German submarine boats that attacked and sank the British cruisers Aboukir Cressy and Hogue were sent to the bottom by British ships. The fate of the other submarines remains unclear.
Dewey's American Wines Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement touts Dewey's American Wines as unsurpassed in quality with locations at 138 Fulton Street and 81 Nassau Boulevard. Patronize Home Industries endorses the product lines.
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Nassau
Britain Must Maintain Sea Warship Strength Says Expert
Naval expert Percival Histam warns in The Daily News that Britain faces unavoidable fleet risks and must keep warships at sea to counter recurring misfortunes in the North Sea with ongoing coverage continuing on page 3.
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Britain
NEW York Times
London
Daily News
Percival Histam
North Sea
The Technique of Accountics by Frank Broaker C P A
Book advertisement notices a guide for bookkeepers and accountants. The ad lists author Frank Broaker and a publisher address 78 weg 23d.
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Frank Broaker
Devastating German Losses Reported From Craonne Battles
Wounded French and Allied soldiers describe brutal actions at Craonne on Sunday and Monday. Germans allegedly sacrificed by officers, with heavy casualties including a regiment wiped out and 1000 wounded left on the field. German cavalry suffer as horses fall to long campaigns while British and French remounts hold. An aero plane aided German artillery during a French shift, followed by a shelling on the new position.
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Paris
Craonne
Aisne
German dispatch reports Rheims in French battle line. cathedral spared
Berlin dispatch to the German Embassy in Washington says Rheims lies in the French battle line and the city suffers while the Cathedral is spared. French attack in Middle Alsace was repulsed as subscription to the German war loan reaches 4.2 billion marks.
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Washington
Sayville
Berlin
Rheims
Middle Alsace
Dutch Government to Inquire Over Bombing of Maestricht
The Dutch Government will investigate an aeroplane bombing near Maestricht amid reports the aircraft’s nationality is unknown. One bomb hit a convent lawn under Red Cross flag with no casualties, while another created a large crater near Brussels Gate as cars pursued the craft.
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London
Hague
Maestricht
Flying Corps
Red Cross
Amsterdam
Brussels
Chas KE Matthews The Desk Man
Complete office outfitter promoted by Chas K Matthews known as The Desk Man with a focus on desk furniture and supplies. Local ad notes business services and contact points for purchases and office setup.
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Chas. KE. Matthews
Alltogether Pouch Reveals Pips and Tobacco
A brief item notes the AllTogether pouch contains pips and tobacco with a mention of Schulte. The fragment indicates a product or brand during coverage, but details are limited and no wider context is provided.
Gain by Allies on Left Repels Attack on Centre
German assault on the Meuse heights repelled as Allies gain in the left sector. German forces active on the right reoccupy Donestre after crossing the Lorraine frontier.
German front line shifts near Peronne and St Quentin
A Daily Mail report states the German right wing has moved between Peronne and St Quentin. Overnight reports of wounded arriving and about nine miles of dead trenches between the towns.
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London
Daily Mail
Peronne
St. Quentin
No Change in Front Lines Reports Paris Front Bulletin
Government statement notes unchanged overall situation from day bulletin. German activity on Sept 21 was limited with no major gains. French counterattacks recaptured ground on left wing near Otwe and portions between Rheims and Souain. Russians pursue Austrians near Przemysl as heavy artillery pounds Jaroslaw fortifications.
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Oise
Woevre
Otwe
Aisne
Rheims
Souain
Argonne
Meuse
Tresauvaux
Vigneuilles
Heudicourt
Lorraine
Donestre
Blamont
Landwehr
Gallcia
Przemysil
Jaroslaw
French Offensive Near Rheims Struggles On
In a Temps military review from Bordeaux on September 22 the battle between the Oise and the Meuse is expected to last three or four more days. The enemy resistance is weakening, but French gains will cost many lives. The advance between Rheims and the Argonne suggests the German retreat toward Belgium, while the Meuse frontier sees heavy fortifications on the Sambre.
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Aisne
The
Bordeaux
Oise
Meuse
Rheims
Argonne
Belgium
Sambre
French Capture St. Quentin Shifts German Flank
A Daily Mail correspondent reports fierce fighting in France where French forces reportedly capture St. Quentin, altering German positions on Von Kluck's right flank. The dispatch from an unnamed French location notes heavy casualties and rapid momentum in the advance.
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London
Daily Mail
France
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