Allied March Stresses German Fronts Across Multiple Theaters
Reported Allied advances and German counterattacks stretch across France and Belgium with gains near Bochy Gouzeaucourt and Chemin des Dames, while French forces repel attacks south of the Aisne. In Lorraine artillery predominates, a raid northwest of Pont a Mousson fails, and Serbs push through Macedonia recapturing towns and prisoners. Russian and Trans Caucasus fronts show Bolshevik and German pressure on Czech Slovaks and Velikye, with British relief operations in Baku and Turkish forces advancing toward Persia.
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Ames
Mars
Bochy
Gouzeaucourt
Soissons
Chemin-des-Dames
Aisne
Courlandon
Lorraine
Pershing
Pont-a-Mousson
Russia
Velie
Siatket
Kazan
trans-Caucasa
Baku
North
Persia
Big Bertha Shells Paris Targeted by German Artillery
An item notes a large German shell used to bombard Paris, likening it to Big Bertha. It mentions Corbie Wood and a failed attack, with Paris correspondent details about the platform set up to terrorize, and that the airmen did not succeed in hitting their target. The passage is fragmentary but centers on wartime bombardment efforts near Paris and the weapon's role.
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Paris
Corbie Wood
Corbie
Tax plans project five percent levy in future
The text notes that there has been no income tax up to now but anticipates a future five percent tax. It presents a brief view of proposed fiscal policy without naming specific authorities or dates.
Anarchy in Petrograd City as Sept 13 Conditions Deteriorate
Reports say the Russian capital is controlled by anarchists with worsening police protection. Open murders occur in the streets while criminals loot homes fleeing refugees lose clothing and property. Some districts report eroded order and scarce shelter with few apartments available.
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Rograd
Two British Planes Disrupt German Battery Theft
Two British air scouts spotted a concealed German battery half a mile behind the lines near a group of 40 to 50 horses being harnessed for removal. The planes dived to under 100 feet and opened fire, causing the Germans to abandon the guns and sending the horses and crew scrambling as British and American infantry approached.
One Enemy Machine Destroyed London
During the last forty eight hours Royal Air Force and Navy units have dropped bombs on Bruges docks and the Maria Afalter airfield. Four enemy seaplanes were driven off the east coast and one machine was destroyed. enemy planes and a balloon were shot down.
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London
O Engla
Royal Aaa
Ng Wie
Bruges
Maria Alter
Unfavorable September Weather Hampers Navy Operations
A British Admiralty communique notes generally unfavorable weather from September 15 restricting operations and limiting control efforts. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.
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London
Admiralty
Haig’s Third and Fourth Armies Break Through Hindenburg Line
Allied forces break through the outer Hindenburg line along a sixteen mile front from Holnon to Gouzeaucourt and push deeper in places. British troops seize Epehy Gouzeaucourt and Harcourt while taking over six thousand prisoners as French advance along a six mile front. Germans counter with desperate efforts from Harcourt to Omignon but gains for the Allies threaten Cambrai and the south outskirts of St Quentin.
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Marshal Haig
Hindenburg Line
Holnon
St. Quentin
Gouzeaucourt
Eochy
Wout
Epehy
Hargicourt
Omignon
Contescourt
von Goeben
Douaibrai
St. Quentin la Fere- Laon
la Fere
Cambrai
Hindenburg
Teutons
Maubeuge
von Morgen
Forced To Withdraw Lines in Persia
British forces in Trans-Caucasia evacuated north into Persia due to Armenian troops’ lack of steadiness after Turkish attacks in August. By September 1 the evacuation was decided. Turks attacked again and co operation faltered. The Royal Warwickshire regiment covered a Russo Armenian retirement with heavy losses. A small Russian force arrived.
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London
Baku
Trans-Caucasia
Persia
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Japs Capture Much Booty in Tokyo Area Action
Japanese forces reported capturing substantial loot as cavalry and infantry units pressed operations in the Tokyo area. Details limited to brief dispatches noting the successful advance and supply gains.
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Tokio
Sunday School Lessons On Faith Obedience And Service
A sequence of Sunday School lessons outlines practical Christian living. Each lesson highlights faith in Christ, personal prayer, obedience, growth in grace, helpfulness to others, worship attendance, bold witness, charitable giving, resisting evil, holiness, and using talents for God's accounting at Christ’s return.
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Philippian
Jesus Christ
Peter
Andrew
James
John
Christ
Jesus
God
Ahab
Bolsheviki Forces Battle near Petrograd Reported
American, British, and French detachments under the Pravda led have met Bolsheviki forces in combat near Petrograd on the Archa front, as reported by wartime dispatches.
German Women in Army Shortage Evident at British HQ France
Brief item notes evidence of manpower strain at British headquarters in France with German women reportedly serving in auxiliary roles amid shortages. The report highlights ongoing material and personnel gaps affecting operations.
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France
Desperate Enemy Document Urges Defense Near Oliaberte
A captured paper signed von Morgen dated Sept 10 directs the 14th reserve corps near Oliaberte to hold desolate ground and defend homes and fatherland. It claims the enemy relies on cash and tanks and calls for every man from general to private to do duty as Morgen fled early in the attack.
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France
von Morgen
Oliaberte
Fesna
Sp Srey
Morgen
Narrow Escape of Two Airmen Over German Lines
A British airman survived after his plane was hit by a direct hit at a bight 46 to one. He fell, regained control from the fuselage, crossed German lines under heavy anti aircraft fire, and landed with injuries he is expected to recover. Another airman was shot down from 13 000 feet, fell into a marsh under an inverted aircraft and was unharmed.
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London
How Bolsheviki Betrayed本
The chapter exposes Bolshevik plots to disorganize Romania’s army and dethrone the king during Brest Litovsk peace talks. It asserts German money backing Lenine Trotzky and allies and describes plans to murder Russian dissenters as part of a broader drive against Russia and its allies.
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Washington
Roumania
Germany
Lenine
Trotzky
Two foe subs sunk by ship near Havana, report claims
An unnamed vessel reportedly sank two enemy submarines 200 miles from its port of departure after a Cuban storm damaged the voyage. The report, signed by unnamed passengers, appears in Fi Mundo and references events near Havana.
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Havana
Empress and Princesses Die in Fire Tragedy
A historic report notes the former Russian empress and three princesses along with two grand duchesses perished in a deadly blaze. The blaze devastated a mansion in an unspecified location, sparking national mourning and dispatching investigators to examine the cause.
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Leidon
German Press Debates Enduring Peace and War Stakes
The article reports on German public discourse following Balfour and Entente positions, arguing peace requires colonial and Alsace Lorraine terms. It quotes German newspapers warning negotiations depend on Allied actions and presenting victory or destruction as the choice for Germany.
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Pel
Balfour
Alsace Lorraine
Mr. Balfour
Wilson
Germany
Eneoaine Wittke
Dlos
Deutsche Tages Zeitungle
Soul
Panic in Pekin area as southern rebels approach
A Pekin dispatch on August 27 reports that rebel forces gained ground in Fukien province and government troops in the area face a dangerous situation near the coast. The city lies just south of Fu-Chow and has a sizable population, including many residents and workers.
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Fukien
Fu-Chow
Prediction on Lorraine Left In New York Coal Mines
A brief note from a New York coal mine report warns that Lorraine could face decisive outcomes if remaining mining operations continue as planned. The forecast highlights risks to safety and production.
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New York
Lorraine
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