British cruisers sunk by German submarines in North Sea
London reports three British cruisers the Aboukir the Hague and the Cressy sunk by German submarines in the North Sea with survivors arriving at Ymuiden and Harwich. Rescue efforts saved many but total losses believed heavy with 1 565 men dead on the three ships.
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Hague
Cressy
North Sea
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Ymaiden
Holland
Flores
Ymuiden
Harwich
Parkeston Quay
the Hague
Hogue
Hook of Holland
Titan
Robert W. Johnson
John E. Drummond
Wilmot S. Nichthon
Amsterdam
Cremy
Big German Warships Held Out Of Danger
A cable from The Daily News naval expert notes the British fleet in the North Sea faced a serious misfortune. The report credits the German submarine service for a notable exploit, questioning why the British navy, though stronger in submarines, cannot match the German advances.
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the Tribune
the Daily News
North Sea
Germany
Anatole France Denounces Shelling of Rheims Cathedral
Anatole France denounces the burning of Rheims Cathedral in a letter to La Guerre Sociale. He calls the act barbarous, condemns the German conduct as infamy, and vows France will fight for civilization with mercy while pursuing victorious, decisive action and eventual reconciliation after conquest.
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Anatole
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Rheims
Tribune
Guerre Sociale
Paris
Russians Take Jaroslaw Fortress In Galicia War Chronicle
Russian forces capture the Fortress of Jaroslaw after two days of bombardment, opening an approach to Praemysl. The gain tightens Galician defenses as Austro German remnants regroup. desertions rise and heavy fortifications remain. General Martos faces a court martial in Cabjy in a separate dispatch.
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Vetrograd
Jarosian
Praemysl
Praemnysl
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Praemyst
Jaroslaw
Jarosina
Gorodek
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Pree Riya
Galicia
London
Preemys
Germany
Noted Regiments In Thick Of Fight
London Sept 22 The Official Press Bureau issued tonight a casualty list dated September 17 showing 28 officers killed 46 wounded and 14 missing Three officers previously reported missing have returned to command Of other ranks 160 wounded and 202 missing The 6th Lancers Dorsetshire 16th Hussars and Royal Engineers seen in action The Royal Irish Rifles lost two officers killed and eight wounded Lieu tenant C Bevney and Second Lieutenant W Waterfall of the Royal Flying Corps are unofficially reported as dead
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Dorsetshire
16Th Hussars
Royal Engineers
Royal Irish Rifles
C. Bevney
W. Waterfall
The
Royal Flying Coron
Berlin Reports Gain in Alsace in World War I Dispatch
Washington reports from Berlin dated September 22 say German forces repulsed in middle Alsace. The German war loan reaches 4.2 billion marks. Headquarters note progress against the Franco British army as Rheims remains in the line. France reports losses and damage as the Germans claim victories near Craonne and Hetheny, and crossing the eastern Lorraine frontier after repulsing a Verdun sortie.
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Rheins
Craonne
Hetheny
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Lorraine
Dutch City Bombed by Unknown Plane Near Maastricht
Amsterdam reports an unidentified aircraft dropped a bomb on Maastricht near Brussels Gate. No fatalities, but a large crater formed, trees damaged, windows shattered, and a neighboring house doors riddled. Automobiles pursued the plane as it vanished southward.
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Amsterdam
Maastricht
Brussels
Knight to Fight Back Door Rule at War News Bureau
Sir George Riddell, leading paper owner, pursued the back door rule protests by War News Bureau journalists who threatened a strike. He said he would present the issue to the War Office and the Admiralty to seek rescission.
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London
Sir George Riddell
Newston
War News Bureau
George
War Office
Admiralty
General French describes Battle of the Aisne progress
London reports Sir John French's account of British and French operations to September 14 1914 as German resistance along the Aisne stiffens. It notes river crossings and ferries, intensified artillery fire, reinforcements across the river, and improving British trenches while German counterattacks fail.
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London
Sir John French
Aisne
The
Germans wiped out at Craonne in British French report
Wounded soldiers arriving from Craonne describe Sunday and Monday fighting as deadly for the Germans. They claim one regiment was wiped out and 100 wounded left on the field. German losses in the engagement estimated at 7,000 by a senior officer. The report notes German cavalry reduced to infantry, British and French remounts abundant, and German aeroplanes aiding artillery before being outmatched. Paris has 26,000 beds ready for wounded if needed.
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Craonne
Aisne
Paris
Bayonets Repulse German Assault in Oise Area
The French War Office reports allied left wing progress on the right bank of the Oise and near the Argonne while Alsace actions are described as repulsed. Paris notes no major change with continued shelling, and a Daily Mail correspondent cites German setbacks near Peronne and St Quentin, including ambushed trains and prisoner counts.
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Oise
Argonne
Paris
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Woevre
Aisne
Rheims
Souain
Meuse
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Hendicourt
Lorraine
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