Greatest Battle in World History Fights on for Days
Detailed reports from the British War Office on September 21 describe the seven day battle of the Aisne with three German retreating groups and heavy losses on both sides. Allied forces, including British, French, and Irish regiments, press gains along the Oise and Aisne as German assaults falter. Counterattacks shake the front from Noyon to the frontier, with fierce hand to hand fighting and repeated German charges repulsed. By September 17 the Germans retreated about seven miles and suffered at least 600 prisoners taken.
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British War Office
the Aisne
Germany
The
Oise
Rheims
von Kluk
Paris
Ales
Noyon
Guards
Highlanders
Verdun
Meuse
Anties
Terrifying September 6 Battlefield Death Toll Report
Laborers at the battlefield described extensive burial work as the fighting raged between German and Allied forces. Thousands of bodies remained unburied despite efforts to remove the dead and clear the ground after heavy artillery and combat.
Severe Russian Reverses in East Prussia Reported
Berlin wireless dispatches claim General von Hindenburg reports a complete defeat of the Vilna Russian army with heavy casualties and many prisoners. Maubeuge falls with 400 guns and 40,000 prisoners. France calls youths to colors. mothers may authorize under twenty volunteers. Rheims Cathedral Ruined.
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East Prussia
Petrograd
Berlin
von Hindenberg
William
Vilna
Maubeuge
France
Rheims
HAS TROUBLE AGAIN VICTIMIZING THE FARMERS
War clouds hover over northern Mexico despite denials by officials except in Mexico City. General Carranza silent on Villa's invasion of Sonora after long talks with Rafael Muzquiz. Carranza government to decide next move as 5000 Villa troops move toward the western border under Gen Felipe Angeles.
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Union
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Mexico City
General Carranza
General Villa
Sonora
Rafael Muzquiz
Carranza
Villa
Felipe Angeles
Western Hemisphere 2 Cent Letter Rate Considered
Postmaster General Burleson is considering a 2 cent letter postage rate across the western hemisphere. The plan would reduce revenue but aims to bolster direct and frequent mail exchanges between North and South American nations.
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Washington
Western Hemisphere
Burleson
North
South America
Rural credit schemes target farmers as con artists warn
Washington reports warn farmers about new rural credit schemes formed while Congress delays rural credit legislation. Companies offer large loans at 3 percent but defer actual lending, forcing farmers to start paying installments immediately. The plan appears to borrow farmers’ money without interest and lend it back at 3 percent with good security.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Defrauding W O W Chicago Case Against Health Official
Dr. S M Robin, an aide at the city health department, and Edward Singer were arrested by federal officials on charges of using the mails to defraud the Woodmen of the World, a fraternal insurance company. Postal authorities estimate frauds exceed $15,000. They allegedly inserted false names in membership applications, sent them to Omaha with $1.50 fees, and then collected $8 for medical examinations.
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Chicago
S. M. Robin
City Health Department
Edward Singer
Woodmen of the World
Omaha
Neb
Anti Dope War Fund Proposed For Omaha Police
Mogg Bernstein, a probation officer, seeks subscriptions to finance an anticocaine war in Omaha. The county board refuses to hire extra probation officers and the current force cannot handle regular probation work. Bernstein says the city police cannot spare three or four officers. He spoke with Police Commissioner A. C. Kugel after a conference.
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Omaha
Neb
Mogg Bernstein
Bernstein
A. C. Kugel
Colorado Coal Operators Seek Talks With Wilson
Colorado coal operators asked President Wilson for a meeting to discuss the tentative settlement basis for the strike that has already been accepted by the miners. The president quickly wired his consent.
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Washington
Colorado
Wilson
Red Cross Contributions Reach 300000 For War Relief
The American Red Cross reports about 300000 in contributions for relief on American battlefields, but notes the funds remain far short of need. An appeal from Ambassador Gerard urges aid for the newly organized German hospital in Berlin, which the Red Cross cannot fund due to limited resources.
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Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Gerard
Berlin
Little Frederick Goes Barefoot Prayer Conflicts With Mother
A mother is surprised to find her son barefoot in the yard and asks who permitted it. The boy explains that he prayed to God and was answered, noting the common saying about consent. The tale pivots on faith and misapplied logic.
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Frederick
Christian Science Faith Overview
The Christian Science denomination founded by Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy centers at the First Church of Christ in Boston. World branches total about 3,000 churches and the movement claims roughly 3,000,000 adherents globally.
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Christian Science
Christian Scientists
Mary Baker Eddy
First Church of Christ
Boston
Mass
Forgetting and choking chances in style and mind
A brief reflection contrasts memory lapses with missed opportunities. The speaker notes some men seize chances while others falter under pressure and critics often blur with cranks.
Sick Doctor Recovered With Grape-Nuts And Cream
A physician recounts nearly dying from grip and a stomach unable to keep food. He cites four teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts and cream three times daily for three weeks as nearly his sole sustenance, restoring health quickly. The ad asserts Grape-Nuts sustains life during digestive failure and urges physicians to use it.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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