Allies break through on multiple fronts as war reports detail gains
American forces push south of Metz and reach Vendieres while French advance along the Aisne near Chemin des Dames. British extend positions south of La Bassee canal and attack around Moeuvres near Cambrai. In the Balkans French and Servian troops gain ground east of Monastir, dominating Bulgarians’ rear terrain despite formidable fortifications and winter conditions. French official reports note gains near Homon Savy and northeast of Ailement, prisoners taken, and renewed pressure on Soissons and the Vesse line.
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Chemin Des Dames
Flanders
Balkans
Monastir
International News Service
Metz
Aisne
Balkan
St. Quentin
Holnon
Vendieres
Moselle
Pagny Sur Moselle
LaBassee Canal
Moeuvres
Cambrai
Balkan Mountains
Paris
Ailette
French War Office
Homon Savy
Ailement
Sancy
Laffaux
Vesse
Glennes
Wouvre
Soissons
Manfin
Macedonia
Tcherna
British Forces Take Holnon Near St Quentin In WWI Update
London reports Holnon village, 2.5 miles from St Quentin, captured by British troops with several prisoners taken. A new push northwest of St Quentin and a flare up near Moeuvres are noted, along with advances south of the La Bassée canal on the Flanders front.
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London
Holnon
St. Quentin
War Office
St. Quentin-Amiens
Moeuvres
LaBassee Canal
Flanders
Sion
Americans Capture Vandieres Village In Lorraine Front
American forces on the Lorraine front captured Vandieres village south of Metz after a brilliant attack. They advanced to the north of the village, with patrols reaching within 300 yards of Pagny. Haumont and surrounding areas fell to the Americans, who reported heavy gains, many prisoners, and numerous captured guns and supplies.
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N. C. Parke
Lorraine
Vandieres
Moselle
Metz
Pagny
Sur-Moselle
Bois de Rappe
Pagay
Leicheprey
Marimbois Farm
Haumont
St. Beait
Haumot
Fourteenth
Sturm Battalion
Train Collision Kills 25 Soldiers Near Springfield
Springfield Mo September 18 federal authorities maintain censorship as they probe a head on collision between a troop train and a freight near Springfield. Twenty bodies were recovered early and the death toll rose to twenty five as survivors receive care in local hospitals and bodies are prepared for shipment home.
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Springfield
Minnesota
Colorado
Missouri
Pershing Replies To Lloyd George In Military Thanks
General Pershing in a London message from a sick bed thanks British Premier Lloyd George for congratulations. He vows to keep sending the American army “occasional doses” of praise until final victory. Pershing also hopes Lloyd George recovers from illness.
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London
General Pershing
Lloyd-George
Pershing
St. Mihiel
Kaiser Captured Near Hudson Farm After Siege
A Kaiser figure, captured on September 18, is reported safely jailed in custody. The capture ended ongoing raid activity and involved the city area near the Hudson farm, with local observers noting the suspect had been seen in the vicinity prior to apprehension.
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Kaiser Ie
Kaiser
Hudson
U S Destroyer Damaged U Boat
Ensign Oliver Iselin Jr reports an American destroyer seriously damaged a German U boat after depth charges and gunfire. The crew saw oil in the wake and witnessed French sailors rescued from life rafts after torpedoing of the cruiser du Petit Thouars.
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London
Oliver Iselin, Jr
New York
du Petit Thousars
Norway War Time Shortages Press Neutrality Noted
Christiana reports wartime shortages with Allied blockade lax allowing Norwegian wealth from war profits. Food scarce except fish and dairy, prices soar for meatless meals, haircuts and baths costly, while wages rise yet fixed incomes suffer. Dance halls thrive as civilians seek pleasure amid carnage abroad. Public opinion shows neutrality with minimal bias in media and music halls.
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Christiana
Norway
London
Paris
German Societies Granted Sunday Auto Ride for Hospital Concert
The Connecticut State Council of Defense approved a permit for Bridgeport German societies to travel by automobile to West Haven on Sunday, September 22, to sing for wounded soldiers at the government hospital. About 100 people led by Fritz K. G. Weber will make the round trip, stopping only for the concert, with the Bridgeport War Bureau recommending approval.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Bridgeport War Bureau
West Haven
Government Hospital
Fritz K. G. Weber
State Council of Defense
Weather Forecast for New Haven and Connecticut
Forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for generally cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with possible rain and little temperature change. Connecticutwide outlook also cloudy with likely rain and moderate northeast winds. high pressure from Labrador affects New England while low pressure centers over Lake Michigan.
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Connecticut
Rocky Mountains
Labrador
New England
Lake Michigan
Mississippi Valley
North Atlantic Coast
Mississippi River
Nebraska
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Boston
Buffalo
Cini
Denver
Detroit
Itford
Hatteras
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