British Front Descriptions of Flemish Industrial Defense
A London Times Service analysis outlines how German defenses have shifted behind industrial areas in Flanders. It details slag heaps, mines and flooded marshes from Ypres to the Hindenburg line, noting Canal Du Nord crossings and the strategic role of Arleuse, Lecluse, and nearby marsh barriers in the north sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Sidebotnam
Fis
London Times Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Publié Ledger
Lectzar Co
Ronden
Etht Fen Front
Thern
Ypres
Starpe
Wlanders
Wen
la Waksee
Lille
Vouni
Lys
Ésgines Ridge
Ploegsteert Wood
Bers Ridge
Vauban
Flanders
Pinersteert Wodl
Hill
Mis Iefes
Rumilla
Cambrai
Semsee
Oise
Noyon
Hindenburg
Canal du Nord
Hermes
Eaxt
Bapaume
Vollages
Laval du Nord
Perdue
Windenburg
Ginchy
Mouevtes
le Callet
Arleuse
Lecluse
Ar“ix
Palleul
Hold Pigeon Race In Alamo City District
The Na a Pigeon Association held an elite test race with young birds. J B Tight released the pigeons at a local venue and the winner was Gh Renehere. Vollmers finished second with a close entry. The first timing was 1 49 p m at a distance around 917 46 yards. Results list several owners and speeds from 916 28 to 917 40 with plans for a second race in November open to all birds of 1918 hatch in Wolgerly Georgia.
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Ithe Alamo
Naa Pigeon Association
Vinond Vile
Trxag
Satsing
J. B. Tight
Renehere
Vollmers
Henchberg
J. Vollmer
T. M
Gates U
Webber—A. TI
C. Moyer
Wolgerly
Georgia
War Report on Captures and Troop Strength
The article discusses Allied and German views on American troops, with officers noting American strengths and tanks affecting morale. It cites medals awarded to American soldiers for bravery near Morgemont Nantentl and Hamel and lists new POW identities as of Sept. 7. Also mentions civilian and military leaders, transport routes, and ongoing frontline conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 5
America
Germany
Vadendorff
Tommy
William Michael Ward
Simon Delagneau Tay
Morgemont
Frank Harrison Macgregor
United States Medical Service
Nantentl
William Blackwell
Infantry
Hamel
Mapa Sa Ite Ce
Chicago Outrage Suspects Held As Bombing Probed
Federal officials continued a wholesale probe into the Chicago Federal Building blast as two Wilsons Harry and Shorty were detained. One suspect linked to an explosives plant background was seized near the scene. anonymous threats prompted heightened security across government properties. A separate report noted IWW figures arriving at Leavenworth to serve sentences amid wartime custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilsons
Harry and
Thomas J
Shorty
Orge Bile’ Haywood
D. We Webtudtus
Wilson
Federal
Harry Wilson
Nina van Arndt Spice
Sus Market
Russian officers condemn assassination of British naval attaché
Washington dispatch reports Russian military leaders express deep regret over the killing of Capt. Ronie, the British naval attaché in Lotrogrid. The message, signed by officers of the Avasian Army and Navy Officers Association, notes many signatories personally knew Ronie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusaians
Hegvet
Washington
United States
Ronie
Lotrogrid
Volitary Association
Auasian Army
Navy
Koinie
Allies Close In On Three Hun Bases in France
Allied forces advance near Havrincourt and Beauvely and reach Rolant Venuvois. German rear guards counter, with prisoners taken and material stockpiles indicating a hurried winter retreat toward the Somme. North of Anveincourt a spoil heap and strong west-bank canal point are captured, with machine guns near Hermies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolant
Venuvois
St.ientin
Havrincourt
Beauvely
Rossot
Hayrincoust
Marahal Vaiz
Somme
Anveincourt
Hermies Tuinder
Two Million Pairs of Marching Shoes Contract Awarded
Washington DC September 1 Thirty one shoe manufacturers were tallay awarded contracts by the Quartermaster Corp for the manufacture of 2 021 000 pairs of felted field and marching shoes. Total value about 14 107 000 dollars. Field shoes 71 a pair marching shoes 845. Deliveries for field shoes by December 20 1914 marching shoes by January 32 1915. Largest contract 350 000 pairs totaling 2 082 750 dollars awarded to B A Corbin Sons Company Boston.
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Washingt
Quartermaster Corp
Wit
B. A. Corbin & Sons Company
Boston
German Soldier in American Uniform Orders a Retreat
An American officer in the Mimnette front ordered retreat, causing thirty men to return while others were killed or captured. The piece notes German soldiers impersonating Americans and French in WWI aerial warfare, including a downed observer plane and balloon incident, with warnings against aiding enemy disguises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius J. Wood
Unity News
Chicago Daily News Co
Mimnnette
Gero
Crtaliig
Avery
Iismes
Fool
America
Antiair
Jitney case progress and other wartime items reach court
In Austin Judge George Colhoun continues the Dallas jitney injunction case with hearings adjourned to Tuesday morning. The court overruled defendants demurrers and bills of execution. The period includes notes on Luxemburg and Belgian reports and an Admiralty denial of a German victory claim after a clash in the North Sea.
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Austin
Tex
Dallas
George Colhoun
Chin
Admiralty
Hun
Lonfion
Bent
ToowThe
Kirchoff
Alecrate
Stritigh Grand Fleet
North Sea
Morale Cracking in German Populace and Army
Amster dam dispatches report mutinies at Beyetés camp in the first week, killing three generals. Washington notes German manpower being outpaced by the Allies, with Allied contingents and French forces growing stronger as U.S. contributions rise. Reports from neutral papers describe German nerves fraying, and leaders struggle to calm public fear while military setbacks continue. Observers warn the end of militarism is near, yet U.S. officials urge continued struggle to secure an Allied victory.
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Washington, D.C
France
America
Hindenburg
Kaibor
Nesten
Hans
Germany
Mie
State Department
Baden
Gor
Thas
Shu
Renatts
Teuton
Roche
Gerelino
German Leaders Striving to Quell Dissent at Home
Dispatches from abroad indicate German leaders exert effort to keep the populace in line amid widespread discontent. The regime fears soldiers may digest Allied propaganda and seeks controls to suppress dissent.
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Skus
Germains
Large class graduates at SCO1 1ISH convollation
A large class received degrees at SCO1 1ISH rite convocation with Hriday and Saturday sessions. The body listed officers elected, including Major Luther Tothnut as president, and Capt. George W. Rackle among executives. Members span many names across ranks from privates to captains, reflecting a wide civic ceremony.
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Hriday
St. Daary & Atelyith
Luther Tothnut
Sui J. Hiehu
Yidt Firesident
Kafist Tangs
Edgar M. Weil
George W. Raekle
Matz
Beret
Olnus Li
Iduini Gill
Che
Antersvuy
Arnold
Halph
Baker
Dames A
Baugh
Robert Os. Beddue
Guy Id. Bernett
Borie
I Dhorruto
Ered Moyd
Leave Braddock
Clifford — G. Brand
Roi
Barchiy
B. W. Cooper
Thonts J. Cowan
Roliind R. Cross
Esse Wolgait Comber
John Rabett Cuninguittn
W. Dethieffsen
Howard A. Davis
Witford W. Dolan
Lloyd
Duen
Edwin George Dulling
Metry
Kk. Duncan
Thomas J. Duan
Win F. Easterlings
John St. Eddington
George A. Hiehier
Bryan A. Bewill
Evel Fensti¢macher
Sam Hinklestein
Thémas H. Maniagali
John L. Plemning
Wo Tiny Miennes
George B. Wranklin
W. KB. Frisbee
Bilis
Gates
Robert
Glindenting
Gilbert T. Graham
James’ Leland Graim
Samuel B. Grahan
Son
Green
A. Garretson
Stymond
L. Hall
Sam
Hall
Frank W. Hilset
George H. Harred
Sam J. Helin
Harry Dy Hinck
Harry G. Hitscble
Arry Hirsh
Luther Mofiman
Wim. H. Hood
Alfred
Lopper
Reuben RK. Horvitz
Ghester A. Hosselt
MW. B. Hubbell
Amos _F. Humphrey
Hollard Ishmael
Wiliam Iverson
Eewin A. Jaoggli
Leo VW. Johns
George T. Johnson
Wesley W. Kading
George J. Koppel
Frank Nohee Jr
Thuymone
BR Lee
AW. Hewis
Stegall Lott
Robert GC. Loving
Walter H. Taichi
John
Dear W. Hichardson
Germbert A. Higeina
George Cy Ithenell
Joseph A. Alanders
Uentie I. Selialt
Mmmeratd
Achow
Hasry
Itny C. Smith
A.M. Horénson
Fred ¥. Spacti
Arden CL Rteede
Mlnyd J. Stinetan
Hichard I. Street
Shots K. Lanner
Charlie
Tassoz
van Auken
Tra
Vallocker
Thairman
Yass
Wm. G. Wagher
Hert
Walker
Joy over Cardinal Farley’s health Improvement Message from Vatican
Joy over Cardinal Farley’s improving health reaches New York as Vatican notes the Archbishop’s continued improvement. Signed by Cardinal Chapathi, papal secretary, the message conveys the pope’s heartfelt blessing and delight at the cardinal’s better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Farley
Tome
New York
ZasJoy
General Weels
Ciedinal Ghapathi
Atte
Armistice talk and German retreat update from war front
London dispatch notes debate on a possible armistice proposal by Germany as German forces retreat from the Hindenburg line toward the Meuse. Observers cite rapid Allied advances, shrinking German reserves, and signs of disarray in central powers while cautions about peace overtures and strategic positions remain.
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Timex
Buihinge
London
Hindenburg
Meuse
Aisne
Conde
Chemin Des Dames
Hague
iTyd
Létry Nobinson
Mong-en- Chanese
Civiluny
Keonrt
Maueancourt
Germany
America
Vetet Commission
Taffaux
Tergnitz
Soissonk
Chemin Dén Dames
Cses Hotta
Amsterdam
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Chamber of Deputies
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Padce
Huns Shell “Y” Hut
Pars
Thomas S$. Darber
Utica
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Y. M. G. A. National War Work Council
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Dulsa
Oklahoma
Ralph W. Roberts
Leominster
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Barber’s Hut
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Third Emergency Fleet Corporation
Vex Aclor
Bullet
Luxemburg
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Grand Duchy of
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Holland
Amstérdam
Beyetés
Iliarne
Iiajor
Hoiiman
Vatican
Master Painters’ Association
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Master Painters Association
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L. A. Boubhel
Cloonan & Osborn
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Doyle Freteracng Co
A. G. Goff
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W. R. Haensel
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