Kaiser Speech at Krupp Works Urges Peace Offer
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William at Essen's Krupp munitions plant declaring he has left no stone unturned to shorten the war for Germany and its people. He praised industrial mobilization and thanked workers, praised women, widows, peasants, and soldiers, while noting dissatisfaction and the enemy’s role in prolonging conflict. He recalled offering peace in December 1916 and asserted Germany could only make peace with determined foes defeated.
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Amsterdam
Essen
William
Germany
Avith
The
Krupp
Erks
Europe
Krupps
Landwehr
Landsturm
Nather
Geran
Aml
Captives as shields near Brussels flying sheds
About twenty five British prisoners are confined near the Evere flying sheds, used as human shields to protect hangars from air attacks. Some wear linen bandages, indicating wounds still fresh. A similar number of Belgian prisoners perform the same role at the Diest flying camps.
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Amsterdam
Evere
Brussels
Libre Belgique
Telegraaf
Diest
Germans Build Varsival Line From Antwerp To Metz
Marcel Hutin reports in Echo de Paris that a supreme German line of defense is being constructed from Antwerp to Metz and that the Apboorn forts are being placed in defensive condition. Washington notes President Wilson signed a joint resolution authorizing creation of prohibition zones around shipyards munitions factories and war industries.
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Paris
Antwerp
Metz
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Washington, DB. C
Wilson
Congress
Weather summary from upper air reports
Weather readings from multiple cities summarize tonight and Friday as fair with cooler northeast portions in Texas and general fair conditions. Temperatures range from the 60s in Texas to lower 60s in Chicago and New York with variable northwest to east winds and varying recent temperature changes.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Texas
J. Louis
Chicago
New Yorks
Nighest
Millions Add Names To War Service List In Drafts
Washington September 12 1917 as troops fight on the Lorraine front 16 million Americans registered for military duty. District boards begin numbering cards immediately and drawing to fix standing will occur within weeks. Delays or deferments not desired as officials expect orderly mobilization with many called in October. Notable rapid registration noted in San Antonio and neighboring counties with precincts racing to enroll and few delays despite a large crowd. Key figures and volunteers from local colleges assisted at City Hall and precincts.
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Washington, D. C
Lorraine
France
Oinng
Inul
Crowder
San Antonio
Nexar County
Dunnel
Precinct Sf
Precinets
Travis Street
Ty Newwritera
Rotary
Draughon Business College
Emeron ” Jordnim
Wort
Sam Houston
Myron W. Ward
Brooks Field
Allied Drive In on Both Sides Gain, French Help
Allied forces aided by French troops press advances on both flanks as Metz near Pont-a-Mousson stands as a potential objective. Pershing commands a large ready army while Foch prepares for a major push in the Lorraine sector amid German defenses along the Hindenburg line.
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Canal du Nord
Havrincourt
Satktiop
Pith
Lloyd George Sees Real Victory For Allies As Certain
Premier Lloyd George spoke in Manchester about a real Allied victory and a league of nations already begun. He warned that peace must be durable, that Prussian power must be restrained, and that Germany’s rulers bear responsibility for war crimes while urging a lasting union of free nations.
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Manchester
Winelrand
France
le Valid
League of Free Nations
Wwo
Germany
Linyd-George
Ninetieth Division Ready for Front as Health News Touches Hobby
Austin Tex Sent 12 Governor Hobby receives letter from Major General Henry Allen detailing the Texas and Oklahoma unit in France. The Ninetieth Division has completed training and moves toward front with excellent health and spirits. Reports praise conduct, few courts martial, improving sick rates, and strong combat readiness for return to Texas.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
Hobby
Henry
Allen
France
Neitle
Retreet, Credit
Lexus
Travis
Yar
Liquor Auction Seizes 246 Quarts Sold at Auction
In Waco Texas on September 12 the government seized two hundred forty six quarts of whiskey and sold them at auction through Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Whaley. The first quart sold to the government for its bid and the bulk went to a private buyer. Officials said the liquor will be shipped to nearby territories for consumption. A separate report notes rising Croat agitation and revolutionary activity in Croatia as of September 22.
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Waco
Tex
Whaley
Lsu
Utik
Germans fall back as American French assault Lorraine front
AP dispatch from Sept 12 reports American and French forces on the Lorraine front launching a major offensive against the S and Michtel salient. They advance along 12 miles on the southern flank and eight miles on the western flank, taking prisoners and amid heavy artillery barrages with German counterfire diminishing in effect.
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Lorraine
S& Michtel
St. Mihiel Salient
Greatest Battle of War May Have Begun Near Verdun
Washington reports a wide French American thrust south and east of Verdun may mark the war’s decisive phase. Pershing’s new army is said to be on a broad front across about 20 miles, aiming to force the Germans from the St Mihiel salient as French forces press west of the Meuse toward Metz. The posture hints at a potential combined blow by Foch and Pershing, with American divisions including the 1st and 2nd Meguar, the 82d National Army, and other units, moving to leverage a possible breakthrough.
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Pont-a-Mousson
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Fresnes
Verdun
Marne
Aisne
France
Nacy
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Hindenburg
Tudendorff
Rheims
Ypres
Queaius Dro c Purt
London
Duist
Cambrai
Washington
D. C
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Moselle
Firat
Meguar
Amerikan Uunts
Sth National Arter
Kansas
Missouri
Orth Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Hextes
Arizona
National Army
Weta
Alabama
Ohio
Nancy
Avory
Meuse
Frene
Verda
Howe
Mter
Alsace
Lorriele
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