Enormous Loss of Life From Allied War Rail Disasters
A Paris to Versailles rail passage carried prisoners with Count Vogschwerin among the lightly wounded. Telegrams from the front detail trains with wounded arriving at Versailles Vichy Nantes Aurelias and Lavel, all noting non serious wounds. A Times dispatch from Amiens reports enormous British losses on the continent and the censor’s hurdle to publish.
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Vogschwerin
von Schwerib
Versailles
Vichy
Chateau Gonder
Nantes
Aureliias
Lavel
London
Amiens
France
the
Times
British naval casualties report after Heligoland battle
The British admiralty lists 29 dead and 38 wounded from the clash with German cruisers and torpedo boats off Heligoland. Amethyst Liberty Laurel suffered multiple fatalities. several wounded, with German losses hinted by British destroyer crews. Battle lasted eight hours with heavy exchanges and a running engagement along the Emden Strait.
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London
Heligoland
Amethyst
Eric
Barteltett
Evening News
Harwich
London Times
Admiral Beatty
Emden
Germany
North Sea
Naval Battle Reported as Firing Echoes Across Seas
London reports indicate another naval battle is underway with heavy firing audible from Massiuls direction and from the steamer Import which heard prolonged gunfire. The Import was pursued by a four funnel battleship and did not display its flag. In Liege forts, Belgian resistance continues as Antwerp notes. A German naval airship carries a 40 000 candlepower searchlight at 5 006 feet.
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London
Amsterdam
Massiuls
Pekin
Tsing-Tao
Kiao- Chau bay
garison
ban
St. Petersburg
Galicia
Russian war office
Reuterns Telegram company
Vistula
Gay trians
Rosas
Cath rere Della Seta
Vistals
Dmeister
German Foe Within 85 Miles of Paris Reported
Kaleer's third son, who has joined the army, is noted as serving near Paris, with the German foe reportedly within 85 miles. The brief dispatch highlights regional proximity to the front and family military service.
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PARIS
Russians Taken Desperate Fighting Along 100 Mile Front
Soviet forces report heavy combat along a 100 mile front as Russian troops fend off counterattacks. Allied observers note intensified artillery duels and limited advances amid harsh winter conditions. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed from the frontline.
Heavy German Advances Near Paris Stir World War II News
German forces 86 miles from Paris press the French defense as Allies retreat under renewed assault. Berlin reports 30,000 Russians captured while East Prussia fortresses hold against siege, and rumours persist of Königsberg falling amid heavy siege guns.
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France
Cima
Europe
London
Berlin
Sayville
St. Petersberg
fuseian
East Precala
Vistula river
fortrese 90
Thorn
Graudenz
Gig
Koenigsburg
Airship Drops Bomb Over Paris Amid Calm Reassurances
A German aircraft dropped a bomb over northeastern Paris near core city landmarks including the Hospital of St. Louis and the Church of St. Laurent. No damage occurred and Parisians remain tranquil despite the alert, noting Paris has grown accustomed to the threat and to possible reverses.
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Paris
Hospital of
Food Riots in Providence Ignite Property Destruction
Providence Aug 31 stores in Italian colony were wrecked and foodstuffs destroyed after a protest meeting over rising prices. Several injured, including police officers, as every storefront in a block was wrecked and foodstuffs poured into the street.
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Providence
R. 1
Selgin King Under Fire
Antwerp dispatch reports King Albert of Belgium under shrapnel fire for two hours during the latest fighting. Mayor Fraley in Frederick received from President Wilson an acknowledgment of his telegram of sympathy after Mrs. Wilson's death. The message expresses sincere gratitude. Rabbit shows are becoming common in Germany.
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Antwerp
Albert of
Belzium
Fraley
Wilson
Frederick
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