Cracow Falls to Czarist Drive as War Rages
News from London and Petrograd reports Cracow evacuated as Russian armies sweep Galicia and Przemysl resists. Russian forces under General Ruszky push east from Lemberg, leveraging rapid advances to seize fortified towns while Austrian and German units retreat. In Vienna, reports say battles erupt near Lemberg with waves of wounded arriving. Russians praised for fierce bayonet charges and trench assaults amid heavy fire.
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London
Cracow
howeer
Russia
Petrograd
Galicia
Austro-Hungary
Przemysl
Gattefa
Rawa
Austria
Dhese
Ruszky
Russky
Lemberg
Carpathian mountains
Vienna
Lembore
Galical
Poland
Paris
Gallieni
cantar
ohalla
Kaisers Army Commander in France War Status
Duke Albrecht of Wurtemberg, heir to the king of Wurtemberg, directs one of Germanys armies in France as airship attack threats loom. The report notes Kaiser endangered by air attacks and identifies the duke as field commander.
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Maryland
George Washington
KAISER
Albrecht of
Wurtemberg
France
Four Bombs Near Headquarters in German Front Line
Allied reports describe heavy fighting across northeast France with French and British offensives pushing German forces back. Four bombs fell near headquarters but caused no damage as German retreat continued under pressure from allied artillery and aviators.
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Berlin
Kalner
Luxemburg
War tax bill readies revenue plan from freight and beer
Washington reports the war revenue tax bill imposes 3 percent on freight transport and raises beer taxes by 60 cents per barrel and a penny per gallon. It aims to raise about $107 million yearly, with $23 million from beer, $9 million from freight in transit, after committee action and President’s prior opposition.
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Washington
Will Fight to a Finish No Peace Until Germany Is Beaten
Britain will not seek peace until Germany is decisively defeated. Ambassador Page reports high British officials expect no peace negotiations with the Allies for now. Britain, France and Russia pledge to reject terms without joint consent. Also notes British casualties up to Sept 7 and a German collier capture at sea. A testimonial for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is included.
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Britain
Germany
Washington
Great Britain
Wilson
Ambassador Page
London
foreign office
Page
France
Roesis
Crown Prince Deposed As Army Commander In Germany
Paris dispatch reports Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany has been removed from command of a German army and replaced by Field Marshal von Falkenhayn due to failures to secure victory. Japan denies plans to send troops to Europe. Weather notes from Harrisburg report 44 and 45. Trade bill moves toward president for signature. US Steel shows August unfilled orders up to 4,212,321 tons. Red Cross receives 1200 from American League and 848.62 from National League. Belgian war damages estimated at 200,000,000 francs or dollars.
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French war office
Parla
Kaiser
le Removet
Paris
Frederick Willian
Germany
Von Efchorn
Japan
Tokio
foreign office
Great Britain
Europe
New York
United States Steel corporation
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