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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
6
German forces report a for Cher advance of the Russian fortress of Grodno near the German border. The capture of Lispk in northern Russia near Grodno was officially announced, with heavy artillery and mine action described.
The Allied official report notes severe artillery fighting across many Argonne positions with mine explosions and bomb blasts. German trenches were seriously damaged as nightfall brought quiet to the region.
Germany pledges that no American shall be harmed by submarine attacks while admitting responsibility for the Lusitania losses. Berlin seeks American input on damages and reparations, while asserting the warship status of the Cunarder with munitions. The Arabic incident remains less clear with some admissions lacking.
Reports describe two black powder mill explosions near Hagley yards with shock felt over a dozen miles. Officials suspect a spark or grit caused the blast as ammunition plants stay busy amid contracting activity and other steel trades.
An Aug 26 war office statement details an Aug 15 air raid by 62 French aviators over a German factory south of Suartogis in Rhenish Prussia. They dropped more than 150 shells including 30 large caliber, with artillery exchanges and fighting reported nearby in the Arotis district and Argonne sector.
Reports say Arteaga aims to reach Mexico City with officials and records before the Latin American peace conference acts. Carranza’s fate, hinges on the meeting and foreign recognition promises, while Villa agrees to the conference and Zagata withdraws as a candidate. A provisional president would be chosen under the plan, with an embargo on war materials and a constitutional government to be installed by the Mexican people.
A German submarine has been destroyed near Ostend Belgium by a bomb dropped from an aircraft. The attack was carried out by the allied air forces and confirmed by London authorities.
Gen Emilio Zapata replies favorably to the Pan American conference note seeking to arrange a neutral convention in Mexican territory to form a provisional government for general elections. Messengers Russell and Assis delivered his answer in Mexico City.
A report states that on August the crew received a distress call from the Arabic while the Surgeanica lay about 120 miles distant. The message confirms ongoing trouble at sea and a distant response.
The passage references a person connected to Nevada and Utah, and a balance of moose imagery amid divisions of the Union including Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and the District of Columbia. It notes England states not named such as Connecticut New Hampshire and Vermont. It also remarks on women lacking brains able to fool a male intellectual.
San Antonio police and federal authorities arrested 26 Mexicans, 23 detained Monday, amid claims of a plan linked to the San Diego manifesto seeking a Texas republic for Mexicans. Leaders spoke passionately to about 1,000 in the market plaza, with calls to attack U.S. authorities. a dragnet followed and treason charges loomed.
Washington officials weigh a U S proposal for mediation between Germany and Britain over freedom of the seas. The idea follows the Lusitania and Arabic cases and hinges on Berlin's readiness to compensate American casualties. If Germany agrees to settlement on the Arabic issue, Washington expects to press Britain for a broader peace offer on maritime rights.
London reports General Polivanog says war is far from decided and German forces press toward rail lines southeast of Vilna and Dvinsk. Russians retreat, burning assets to hinder pursuit, while Austrians claim Kamienicz-Litovsk burned. heavy losses anticipated for Austro-German troops in coming weeks.
Military observers note slow Russian retreat along the eastern front as German forces press advance. Artillery and allied guns struggle with limited efficiency and observers debate potential faltering or renewed tactics in the days ahead.
Fragmentary report notes Haiti considering acceptance of the new government and quick action by officials and delegates. The dispatch hints at U S involvement and a forthcoming convention agreement, amid mentions of figures in Washington and Port-au-Prince and a general sense of rapid developments.
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