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War News and Allied Fronts Across Europe
Reports describe four bombs dropped on Paris to damage the Eiffel Tower wireless station. Russians press into Przemysl in Galicia as Austrian defenses fade. German forces mass at Waterloo while retreating from France prompts secrecy. Canadian apples campaign and war costs projections are noted alongside mail service support for troops. Front-line fighting in northern France continues sixteenth day with heavy shelling and fierce hand-to-hand battles. British, French, and Germans reinforce and resist. Public sentiment in England shows tepid interest in Russia, with strong Belgian and French flags versus scarce Russian flags at home.
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Przemys
Galicia
Waterloo
France
Aisne
Rheima
England
New York
Russia
Liege