German submarines sink three British cruisers in North Sea
London reports German U boats destroy the Aboukir Hogue and Cressy off patrol duty. The Aboukir was struck first, then Hogue and Cressy were sunk while rescuers attempted to aid survivors. Many lives lost though some crew saved as rescue efforts continued. The cruisers cost about four million dollars each.
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London
North Sea
War Bureau
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
Stp
Admiralty
City Keeps Ryther Home Open As Mothers Cheer
Mayor Gill ordered no closure of Mother Ryther's home. Health official Dr Lippincott threatened resignation as repairs and safety upgrades proceed. The home serves working mothers needing quick relief with meals, shelter, and minimal red tape. The Commercial Club investigates endorsement while other groups split on its overall perfection.
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Gill
McBride
Theodora
Mother Ryther
Health Department
Chamber of Commerce
Plymouth Church
Seattle
Two-Legged Judge Contempt Case Heads for Federal Court
A Toledo editor mocked a federal judge in a controversial comment aimed at street railway afficiaries seeking a three cent fare injunction. The piece plays on the judge being “two legged” and prompts questions of contempt while noting humor as a possible element. The case rises in the Northern district court amid sharp editorial satire.
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Mitory
Mother Ryther
Federal Court of the
Northern District
Toledo
Temarnous
What The Star Does
The Star reprints yesterday’s war news in full, noting its daily habit of getting the news first and best. It emphasizes that The Star covered the story thoroughly the previous day and continues to do so every day.
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Eader
The
Star
British Navy to Strike Blow in Action at Aisne
London report from the war office says British losses at the Aisne were heavier than before but have been repaired. The fleet awaits orders as First Lord Churchill vows the navy will drag German ships from shelter if they stay behind land defenses.
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London
the Aisne
War Office
Winston Churchill
Verdun Front Resumes German Initiative After Retreats
Berlin reports German forces resume attack on French frontier fortifications south of Verdun as French front lines shift. Germans appear to gain initiative while holding the right wing west of Rheims and unable to reinforce the point.
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Berlin
Kaleer
Verdun
Lorraine
Allied Offensives Near Rheims and Oise Aim at German Right Wing
The Allies concentrate three thrusts at Craonne Rheims and north of Rheims to sever the German right wing rail links, with a resumption of encircling moves as reinforcements from both sides arrive. Russian operations around Cracow versus Przemysl cloud the battle lines in Galicia.
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Rheims
Aisne
Oise
Craonne
Cracow
Petrograd
Vienna
San
Przemysl
Galicia
Germans Destroy Two Belgian Cities in Retaliation
Ostend report says German forces destroyed Herve and Bettems after Belgians resisted demands for a fine and food. The clash left many dead and 50 Belgians were forced to bury the dead. 48 were shot, with two survivors later captured.
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Ostend
Herve
Betties
Admiralty Preparing for Decisive Sea Blow Says Jellicoe
Report notes appetite for action among squadron commanders and sailors as the admiralty shows strong activity. Admiral Jellicoe has recently been in London for a conference at the admiralty.
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Admiralty
Jellicoe
London
Wilson Gives Up His Place to a Laborer
President Wilson prepared to vote at a Princeton polling place when a laborer in overalls entered. He immediately yielded his place saying he had plenty of time. Wilson then inspected the engines while the laborer cast his ballot.
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Wilson
Princeton
Pope Protests Kaiser Over Rheims Cathedral Destruction
London dispatch reports the pope telegraphed Kaiser Wilhelm to protest the destruction of the Rheims cathedral. The message was transmitted to the German leader as of September 22 and relayed by Rome via Central News.
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London
Rheims
Rome
Central News
Serajevo Seized by Serb Montenegrin Forces
A Rome dispatch to the Star reports the capture of Serajevo the capital of Bosnia by a combined Servian and Montenegrin force, announced in London Sept 22.
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London
Seravajo
Bosnia
Star
Rome
Allies Beating Germans Back at Aisne, Joffre Reports
In Bordeaux dated Sept 22 Gen Joffre told War Minister Millerand the German center faced maximum resistance and would likely retreat soon. Reports claimed new lines east of the Meuse and unbroken Allied gains as the Franco British turning move continued. The battle, now in its second week, devastated the countryside with shattered farms, trenches, and mass casualties.
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the Aisne
Joffre
Millerand
Meuse
War Office
England
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