Rumors Stubborn in WWI Front as Allies See Gains
Reports claim German right wing checked and forced to retire on Saint Quentin on the Somme while British and French statements deny change in the war’s balance. Unofficial notes say 70 000 to 80 000 Russian troops arrive in France to aid the Allies. other items note bombardment near Alost and Termonde and a damaged German torpedo boat fleet at Kiel.
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Somme
Quentin
Laon
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London
Alest
Termode
Belgium
Kiel
Kiel Canal
Helgoland
Lemberg
Gallata
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Austria-Hungary
Greece
Bulgaria
Paris
Budapest
Australia
United States
Count von Bernsteint
New York Harbor
Idaho Primaries Nominate Brady Hawkey and Alexander
The September 1 Idaho primary results nominate Republicans for Senate Brady and Hawkey and Governor Alexander. Other GOP picks include Jages Brady, Don Dwumps, J H Fornty, W T Dougherty, and J H Nordquist among listed officials. Democratic nominees include Hawkey and Alexander with respective running mates.
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Hawley
Senate
Haines
Alexander
Governors
Idaho
Jages
Addleyn T. Smith
Robert McCrack
John M. Haises
Lertenant Goveror
Herman HM. Taylor
George K. Harker
Fred L. Huston
C. ¥. Allen
J. H. Petar
Lo M. Cappa
Graeral
Walters
Ined
John H. Nordquist
Russians occupy Caernowite region amid neutrality concern
An encoded dispatch reports Russian forces moving from Caernowite toward the Danube province, claiming occupation of portions of the crown land of Austria Hungary. The note emphasizes Holland's neutrality and mentions troops on the riverfront, with authorities in Rotterdam coordinating with the government.
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Caitian
Mary
Secohi
Behard
Russians Landed in Belgium with 72000 Troops From Aberdeen
An official dispatch reports 72,000 Russian troops landed at Aberdeen and moved by special trains to Harwich Grimsby and Dover for transport to Ostend Belgium. The plan anticipated joint action with British marines and Belgian forces at Antwerp as part of a decisive Galician victory narrative.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Washington
London Times
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Galicia
Russky
Archangel
Russia
Harwich
Grimsby
Dover
Ostend
Belgium
Cunard
New York
Liverpool
Mauretania
England
Antwerp
Admiral Gregovitch plan to capture trade
Fragmented report claims Admiral Gregovitch outlines a plan to break a trade route to South America amid tensions with a coalition called the Warring Gathene of Kunupe. The piece notes naval losses and drowning during the week and mentions a General Marriage in a unclear context.
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South America
Thsredéyrau Gon
Germans Claim Capture of 70 000 Russians
Berlin announces via embassy wireless that near Altenstein German forces captured about 70 000 Russian prisoners including two generals and 300 officers with the entire Russian artillery. The claim notes large casualties and questions remain after earlier French figures. The report cites German sanitary officials praising army health.
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Washington
Berlin
Altenstein
London Times
Amiens
Aerial Battle Over Paris Engulfs Skies
French and German aircraft clashed above Paris on a Thursday evening. Two French planes engaged German fighters as rifle and machine gun fire opened from public buildings. One German plane separated, vanished toward Port Komaleville after a brief pursuit. The other German planes escaped the exchange and faded from view.
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Paris
Paria
Port Komaleville
Government debates purchase of ships for wartime needs
A government discussion outlines a plan to buy ships with plans to seek funds from Gear Rechratana Capital in London. A telegram from St Pelee indicates imperial action affecting Warsaw and nearby areas, with references to railways, lighting, and homebound preparations amid wartime context.
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Gear Rechratana Capital
London
St Peleeburg
Sacred College Elects Pontife Benedict XV to Lead Church
The sacred college elected Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa archbishop of Bologna as pope to succeed Pope Pius X. He chose the name Benedict XV and was born November 21, 1864 in Pegli Genoa. He was ordained in 1878 and held key Vatican posts before papal election. A Republican state convention also renominated Senator Read Smoot for U S Senate and McCarty for Supreme Court and Matheson for state superintendent by acclamation.
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Benedict XV
Wase
Pegi
Diocone of
Genes
Rome
Sacred College of Cardinals
Giacomo Della Chiesa
Bologna
Pius X
Sacred College
Bologne
Pegri
Genoa
Spain
Cardinal Rampolla
Holy Office
Benedict
Prospero Lambertini
Benedict XIV
East Lake City
United Sates
Read Smoot
W. M. McCarty
Justice of the Supreme Court
AOC
Matheson
Breckinridge Secretary of War Arrives from Europe
Breckinridge, the United States Secretary of War, arrived here Friday from Vienna aboard the vessel Wemen City. The visit is linked to actions in Guadaloupe and Torreon amid communications with General Corrame.
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Grechinridge
Parlea—tenry Breckinridge
Europe
United States
Preiaer Tenavancy
Vienne
Wemen
Goneral Corrame
Plae
Guadaupe
Torreon
French Government Relocates Seat to Bordeaux During Paris Defense
Paris authorities announce temporary move of capital to Bordeaux as military operations near Paris prompt fortification work. President and government remain in Bordeaux with allied embassies. U S representatives stay in Paris to support banking and protect Americans.
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Ress
Paris
Parle
France
Bordeaux
Herrick
Hiea
United States
John W. Garrett
Argentina
Sulzeton
Americana
Paria
Misery of Belgian Refugees at Paris Station
Mrs Herman Hf Harjes describes the sight of Belgian refugees at a Paris railroad station. She recalls wounded boys with amputated hands, crying children on cold cement, and mothers begging for milk and soup amid filth and desolation. She witnesses torture of a husband bound to a lamp post and uses the reports to urge relief efforts.
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Paris
Herman Hf. Harjes
Horth
Mra. Harjee
Denaulens
Paris Prepares for Fight Amid War Tactics
Paris braces as German forces reinforce intrenchments along the city line under military engineers after the Houd government fled Vrance. Martiel law governs, gates are closed at major routes while patrols restrict movement. reports describe bombardments and casualties amid chaos and a large rescue effort.
Turkey’s Neutrality Doubts Amid War Preparations
European diplomats in Washington believe Turkey may extend hostilities beyond the Balkans if it enters the field, with potential reach to the Caucasus, Persia, Egypt, and India. Japan could assist Allies after consulting Britain, as Turkish intentions linger while military preparations finish.
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Washington
Wihahitieton
Iialkans
Turkey
Caucasus
Persia
Egypt
India
Western Asia
Aester England
Kerala
Japan
Germany
Kiaochow
China Seas
Great Britain
Emowhere
Asia
A. Rustem Bey
S Porte
Machine Guns at Work and the Front
English soldiers describe the frontline use of machine guns against advancing Germans. They recall waiting for the range, then opening fire as men approach, seeing many fall, and continuing repositioning to cover new approaches.
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Wea
London
Russians Announce Victory in Eastern Front Dispatch
A London Telegraph dispatch reports Russians routing Austrians near Tomaszow with two Austrian generals among the dead. Vienna dispatches say Russian forces move northward against Austrian generals Autenburg and Dankel following success at Lemburg.
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London
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Kome Saya
Petrograd
Tomaszow
Rome
Vienna
Lemburg
Autenburg
Dankel
Qublis
Zjamohae
Reserve Banks Eyes and War News Brief
Washington reports an allday conference with clearinghouse delegates leading the Federal Reserve Board to proceed with adding the twelve reserves provided for by law. The era of postwar inflation looms as October approaches while war news and draft patrols fill the public mood.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Lie
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