French Artillery Presses Front North of Verdun
Paris reports a violent bombardment along the Artois front with heavy artillery. French guns hit a German train north of Verdun near Ornes while aviators dropped shells on a railway station at Peronne. British and Greek reactions follow, with Bulgaria, Serbia, and Russian actions shaping a wider war frame as the western front endures heavy fighting and strategic claims. The piece notes French and British efforts, German losses, and political moves in Athens and Belgrade amid ongoing hostilities.
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French War Office
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England
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Ovinsk
Berlin reports French order details in war office statement
Norda October 5 report transmitted by wireless notes the war office publicized an order by General Joffre connected to the recent Allied attack in France and Belgium. The statement adds that on September 14 the events leading to the action were outlined in the communication.
German Embassy Protests Shipments Of 40-Foot Boats
The German embassy in Washington protests a Boston to England shipment of 40-foot motor boats arguing they are war weapons aiding anti submarine campaigns. The neutrality board found no evidence these boats carry guns emplacements or armor or are intended for war use.
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Boston
England
Wethington
Oct
State Department
Driah Cempaten
Neutrality Board
Carriea
American Held as German Spy
Chicago photographer G. Teese, who traveled to Europe to capture war pictures, is reported held as a German spy in lands held prisoner. Authorities in Chicago and Washington pursue a men claim of a double who traveled with his passports, with a man resembling Heese allegedly appearing in Plymouth and Ireland before vanishing.
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Chicago
Irsin G. Teese
Europe
Washington
Heese
Mymouth
Feeland
Joce
Dumba Leaves Dutch Liner Amid Farewell
Dr. Dumba departs New York aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam bound for home, saying he bears no ill will toward the United States or its people. He is leaving with Mrs. Dumba and Austrian attache Prince Hohenlohe, amid a throng of supporters at the pier as officials limit passengers and protect against cranks.
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Domba
Laxsador
Washington
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Dumba
Stele Department
Falmouth
England
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Istter
Lee
Mumba
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Plor
Germany agrees to indemnity for Arabic sinking
Secretary Lansing released a German note from Count von Berstock indicating Germany will disavow the sinking of the Arabic and pay indemnity for American lives lost. The letter says orders to submarine commanders are strict to prevent similar incidents and cites Commander Babyclier's submarine report.
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Washington
Lansing
Germany
Hich Senk
Behorl¢er
Fratete and
Behnelder
Mr. Lansing
J. von Vernpforff
Diplomatic Indemnity Talks Rise From Arabic Incident
The Berlin ambassador argues Germany will compensate American lives after the Arabic attack, while negotiations shift to diplomatic channels. Lansing declines comment as talks likely begin, signaling a potential peaceful resolution to the submarine warfare dispute.
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Seesroud
Berlin
Germany
Theas
Wilrod
United Stasea
Washington
Explosion on torpedo boat Cummings during war maneuvers
An explosion aft of the forward compartment on the torpedo boat destroyer Cummings during day maneuvers off the coast caused severe burns to two sailors. The fire was put out and the ship, under Commander Lieutenant J. C. Fremont, headed for Newport for emergency measures.
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Newport
Cummings
Tbe Waazen
Cumminge
J. C. Fremont
Torpedo Boats Shell Adalia
Met. 8 reports by wireless that two torpedo boats shelled the city of Adalia, one French, as the municipal hospital with Red Cross flag was shelled. A torpedo damaged a seaport near Asle Mlor on the Gulf of Adalia, population about 39,000, with Muslims majority.
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Adalia
Examiner Editor and Manager Tax Levy in Ogden
The Ogden Examiner manager J O Eldredge pays nothing on the tax levy and is not listed. Editor James Danes at 2702 Madison Ave shows 170 personal property and 170 total tax on a seven dollar ten cent levy. The piece criticizes the Examiner leaders for weak community ties and notes calls for tax reform and better city government amid wider debates.
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Corporation Sheet
Ani
Standard
Aval
J. OU. Eldredge
Ogden Examiner
Jaanes Danes
Madison Ave
Ogden
Kelly
Hylaniokd
Glanmann Ani
Turks and Kurds Wage Holy War in Armenia Story
A Turkish Kurdish holy war against Armenians is described by Aliyah Mission Board officials arriving in New York. Eyewitness EMing Yarrow recalls Armenian resistance at Van from April 20 to May 17 and harrowing suffering, typhus, and massacres. Missionaries report German and Turkish forces, casualties, and pleas to Morgenthau for relief.
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Alxteen
AI Cag Board of Foreign Missions
Ven
Turkey
Mellig Claytod
Emeat Yarrow
Malentaries
Van
Mr. Yarrow
Pany
Letter Found On German Body From Battle Notes
A mutilated letter dated September 3 describes hours of relentless bombardment near Champagne. The officer details mined trenches, shattered communications, and smoke as shells explode, wires fall silent, and progress halts while French artillery is praised. The narrative ends with a divorce filing note from Chicago.
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Pont
Paris
Thia
Alvo
Milog Toto
British repulse shelling attack near Loos fortifications
German and Austrian reports claim British forces launched a grenade attack on fortifications north of Loos and suffered heavy losses. Allied action included trench incursions near Givenchy, destruction of enemy positions, and aerial bomb drops near Arras. Separate dispatch notes Allied defeats in the Champagne and a large force gathering in the eastern theatre, with no other significant updates.
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Loos Ban Bed
Loos
Givenchy
Champagne
Souala
Vaquele
Rmy
Blache Y Vaast
Arras
Atiay
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