War Theory Reassessed as German Right Folds in France
London dispatch notes that if British and French hold the right wing, the German right in eastern France is retreating toward the Aisne after Marne. Reports describe trenchless fronts drying to a wedge tactic, heavy hand to hand fighting, and enormous German losses amid Russian and Galician fronts.
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London
Armes
France
Aisne
Marne
Ison
William
Mifny
Battle reports from the front line across northern France
A Bordeaux dispatch to the French embassy describes no major front changes along the river front. German attacks against English artillery at Troyon and other sectors failed, with the center around Rheims remaining defensive and German forces settling into fortified lines near the Argonne and Vosges.
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Washington, D.C
Seyt
Darine
Hise
Troyon
Soissons
Graonne
Rieims
Rheims
Argonne
Arconne
Woevere
Lorrance
Vosges
Germans Intrenching on River Aisiey Front
Paris report says German forces are strongly entrenching on the Aisiey river with reinforcements from Lorraine, per an official Paris announcement.
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Paris
Aisiey
Lorraie
France Front Reports Unchanged Situation
The information bulletin in London late today states the situation in France remains unchanged with counter attacks continuing. No new developments or shifts in the frontline were noted by the official information bureau.
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London
Official Information Bureau
France
Unclear battle report notes heavy rain and retreat
A fragment reports action against the first division during merit, with forces driven back as bad weather and continuous rain hampered operations. No clear dates or names are provided.
Fighting by Night in London Fronts Continues
An official press bulletin reports no major change in the war situation with elite cavalry activity and ongoing battles along the front from Noyon to the frontier. The long, continuous combat along the Aisne line persists with no single decisive movement.
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London
Paris
Noyon
Aisne
End Expected Soon in Western Front Battle
Berlin dispatch reports German troops in the western battle as strong with substantial reinforcements in the center. The end of the battle is expected soon, with Paris noting that all accounts agree the famed Prussian forces are advancing.
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London
Copenhagen
Central News Agency
Berlin
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Senate Night Fight Over River and Harbor Bill
Senate debated the river and harbor bill through the night with filibustering Republicans gaining momentum as President Wilson favored abandoning the bill or substituting a smaller twelve to fifteen million plan. The session stretched with roll calls and attendance quarrels while Burton and Kenyon spoke and senators were brought from across the city by the sergeant at arms. Burton finally yielded the floor and resumed after rest, coffee, and a senate restaurant meal.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Burton
Kenyon
Michals
Snator
Chamber
Japanese forces seize train. Shandong railway president held
Tokio reports Imperial troops and the Japanese fleet landed at Laoshan bay on September 18. Cavalry captured Kiao Chow on September 17 and seized a train at the station. among the passengers was the president of the Shantung railway, who was taken prisoner.
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Tokio
Laoshan Bay
Kiao Chow
Shantung Railway
Making Last Stand
Wichita news reports Colonel Roosevelt spoke in Wichita and Hutchinson today urging Progressive party support. The events underline Roosevelt campaign efforts in Kansas during September.
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Wichita
Roosevelt
Hutchinson
German Guards Blotted Out In Meuse Marne Aisne Battles
A dispatch from Ostend reports German guards corps nearly wiped out along the Meuse Marne and Aisne. Fortifications are rising on the Lambie and Meuse with forced labor in Thun Fareiennes and Floreffe. A Paris dispatch describes the five day Aisne battle, fierce fighting, ten German charges repulsed, and 600 prisoners plus many mitrailleuses captured.
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Marne
Aisne
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ostend
Sambre
Mauhenge
Namur
Thun
Fareiennes
Floreffe
Fuehange Telegraphecompany
Paris
Russians to Attack Against Austro Russian Front
A Vienna dispatch reports Austrians fortified an extended defensive front toward Cracow. The Russian left wing under Generals Russeky and Bruassiloff is said to be ready to begin an offensive with Prezemysl as the initial objective.
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London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Vienna
Cracow
Russeky
Bruassiloff
Prezemysl
No Game at Grove City Due to Wet Grounds
Local fans planned a Pocatello Indians versus Three B League pick team game in Blackfoot tomorrow as part of the Blackfoot fair. Manager Taylor reported grounds too wet to play, so the contest is canceled and no game is scheduled locally.
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Indians
Blackfoot
Pocatello Indians
Taylor
National Conference of Catholic Charities Opens in Washington
Washington will host a three day session of the National Conference of Catholic Charities beginning tomorrow. Delegates from many cities arrive, including prominent clergy and lay members. Topics include the minimum wage and other pressing economic issues.
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Washington
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Catholic Church
Fire Chief Wreck Delays Response To North Main Blaze
An incorrect 911 call sent firefighters to the 900 block of North Main at 11 20 p m delaying arrival at a fire on North Ninth Street. The East and West side units triggered a crash on the viaduct as the steering rod snapped, but no injuries occurred. One two room house burned, a chicken shed damaged, and two shacks lightly affected. Water was pumped by a windmill and bucket brigades were used. Building owned by C D Katselometes.
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North Main
North Ninth Street
West Side
C. D. Katselometes
Bankers plan for $100 million gold fund approved
Washington report states the Federal Reserve Board backed a plan by bankers to create a hundred million dollar gold fund to meet American obligations in Europe. The plan aims to stabilize finances and ensure currency commitments abroad.
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Washington
Bankers
Europe
Federal Reserve Board
Opportunity for Manufacturers
Washington reports that the United States both imports and exports metals and ores. Iron ore imports exceed exports, while copper exports surpass imports. Overall, manufactured metals import value likely exceeds crude ore imports, and crude metals exports lag behind manufactured metals, signaling a double opportunity to expand American metal synthesis for domestic and export markets.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt to stump through Midwest states during campaign tour
Colonel Roosevelt plans to leave Oyster Bay to begin a western stump tour through the middle west with stops in Michigan Indiana Kansas Illinois and possibly other states. The itinerary aims to cover western states until early October before returning east to campaign in New York and Pennsylvania ahead of election day.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oveter Bay
Middle West
Michigan
Indiana
Kansas
Illinois
Col. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
German Drive Presses Front as Beaumont Falls to Thirteenth Corps
Berlin reports a decisive German assault south of Noyon with Beaumont stormed and about 2,000 French prisoners taken. The front is described as easily repulsed with many guns and prisoners. Alpine operations near Breisach valley are answered and Suwalki pushing toward Russian forces continues. Agram dispatches claim a larger victory over Servians with a rout across the Save river.
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Berlin
Sayville
Noyon
Beaumont
Vosges
Breisach
Suwalki
Agram
Save River
Platform to Evolve Next Week
The Republican county central committee will meet next Tuesday September 22 at noon to formulate a party platform with the candidates. County Chairman M. E. Hughes calls the session to adopt items of interest to the party and align with the primary law provisions.
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Republican County Central Committee
M. E. Hughes
Lights Returned as Allied Troops Withdrawn From Belgian towns
Antwerp dispatch notes German evacuation of Dender Monde, Termonde, and Londerzeel. This marks first freedom since Brussels moved to Antwerp. Antwerp street lamps now lit daily 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Antwerp
Telegraph
Dendermonde
Termonde
Londerzeel
Brussels
Rate Case To Be Heard Soon
The interstate commerce commission decides to open the eastern advance rate case with hearings set to begin October 1.
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Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York 25th Cavalry Monument Dedication at Fort Stevens
The state of New York dedicated a monument to the 25th New York cavalry at Battleground Cemetery near Fort Stevens in Washington. The ceremony commemorates soldiers who fought and died during the Civil War battle when Confederate forces attacked the outer defenses with President Lincoln on the firing line.
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Washington
State of
New York
25Th
New York Cavalry
Fort Stevens
Early
Lincoln
New York Monument
Cemtery
Emperor William Reprimands Crown Prince Over Artillery Exposure
From Luxemberg reports say Emperor William, with his staff, criticized Crown Prince Frederick William for exposing himself and staff to enemy artillery fire while observing operations. Several staff members were wounded by shrapnel.
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Geneva
Germany
William
Luxemberg
Frederick William
Warships seize Austrian steamer bound for Albania
The Star quoted Rome dispatches that warships cruising in the Adriatic captured an Austrian steamer flying a Greek flag. The vessel was laden with army munitions destined for Albania.
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London
the Star
Rome
Adriatic
Albania
Aeroplane Crash Wrecks Plane In Blackfoot Race Field
Aeroplane of aviator Carl Gertson wrecked during flight on Friday afternoon near Blackfoot. Officials forced the ascent, engine balked, failed to rise in time to clear the race track fence. Rudder and wheels damaged, plane total loss, pilot unhurt despite fall on his shoulders.
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Blackfoot
Carl Gertson
Gertson
December Wheat Close in Chicago at 1131
Chicago market report notes December wheat closed at 1 131 per bushel on September 19, reflecting modest gains amid ongoing supply concerns and trading activity across the grain pits.
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Chicago
Villa Says Rebels Far From Friction Amid Harmony
Washington reports today quote General Villa denying friction with constitutionalist leaders and asserting harmony. Bondholders relief grows as Consul Silliman says the railways will operate under the company after a shareholder meeting on October 17. Evacuation of Vera Cruz may be delayed to October 10 per Brigadier General Funston’s recommendation. Fort Wingate and Rosecrans prep for returning 500 Mexican detainees. Chaplain Joyce warns 500 priests and nuns face danger and seeks transport from Vera Cruz to Galveston with government assent.
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Villa
Wilson
National Railways of
Mexico
Silliman
State Department
Funston
Vera Cruz
Garrison
Seabright
N. J
Bliss
Border Patrol
Fort
Funston to Send Emissary for Vera Cruz Transfer Talks
Brigadier General Funston, head of the army of occupation, may dispatch a emissary to Tembaladoras beyond American lines to meet General Aguilar the constitutionalist commander and discuss governance transfer in Vera Cruz. Aguilar commands about 3000 troops outside the U S forces. American authorities begin returning seized arms to residents except rifles taken during the April occupation.
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Army of Occupation
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