German Forces Break Grodno Defense and Take Vilna
German operations push past Grodno fortifications as Russian lines collapse near the fortress. Berlin reports 2600 prisoners while the upper Narew front advances and Vilna prepares as a Venonic ally base. Petrograd dispatches note Vilna evacuation and refugee losses.
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The Cross and Crescent Turkish Prisoner Trimming Hair Soldiers
The dispatch notes Fever'o cserry, shown in the munition factory, and discusses German aims. It questions whether Germany plans an advance on Petrograd via Riga seizure and a naval base. It asserts German Courland equipment signals large scale operations.
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White Sees Peace In Mines Union Leader Optimistic
Hazleton Pa Sept 1 John P White national president of the mine workers after a sixty day tour of the anthracite region voiced optimism for continued peace and prosperity for miners. He spoke to 296000 listeners in sixty eight addresses and said public sentiment favored the workers though the next operator agreement expires in April.
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German accepts Wilsons peace idea endorsed by Berlin
Washington September 1 German policy on submarine warfare is abandoned. Secretary of State Lanning announced the move and Count von Bernstorff will convey the note to the State Department. Germany accepts the President’s idea, offering to warn and search unarmed merchantmen before torpedoing. Officials hail it as a major diplomatic victory and a step toward peace. A German admiralty official says the submarine that sank the Arabic may have foundered or been sunk by the British. He notes details may come within a few days and that most ships on the west coast of England have returned. Continued on Page Seven.
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