France Strikes Heavy Blow on Crown Prince Front
On the Aisne front French forces under Petain launched a sharp attack in the Hurtebise region between Craonne and Cerny. They gained more than 300 yards on a front of over three quarters of a mile and held ground after repulsing three counterattacks, taking 150 prisoners.
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Germany Flags Wilson Reply Inclear As Potsdam Talks Loom
Berlin dispatch notes German press questions President Wilsons reply to Pope Benedict and claims the text not yet available It contrasts democracy and autocracy while predicting a forthcoming German answer The Amsterdam press replies with mixed views on Wilsons statement and the idea of freeing Germans to decide their fate all while wartime diplomacy remains opaque
U-Boat War to Bring Victory Predicted by Scheer
Amsterdam dispatch recounts Admiral Scheer predicting unrestricted submarine warfare would force England to concede. He claims American aid will not alter outcome, arguing submarines will decide war before a large American army arrives. He condemns British sinkings while asserting German methods deter enemy movements.
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Pope Benedict Receives Reply Amid German Perfidy Condemnation
In Rome on August 10, Count De Rials, the British envoy at the Vatican, reported the pope was disappointed by President Wilson's refusal to negotiate on papal terms but was touched by the president's courtesy. The note condemns Germany's perfidy and reflects the pontiff's noble stance despite the setback.
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Door to Peace Not Barred in Wilsons Peace View
The Hague report argues President Wilson may seek peace by engaging with the German government if it reflects the nation’s will, suggesting the door to peace remains open rather than closed. Separate notes describe racing times with Harvester and P heats, Mabel Trask, and North Spur triumphs, plus next week’s Harford meet.
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Nicholas Romanoff Settles in Tobolek Siberia
Reports reach Petrograd that Nicholas II and the former czarina with four daughters and Alexis have moved into a four room apartment on Tobolek’s second floor. The family, guarded by St. George Cavaliers, occupies most rooms except dining, kitchen, and reading room. a priest blessed their home on arrival.
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Tearakoe Selo
Tobolen
New World’s Race Record Is Made at Poughkeepsie
Two new world trotting records were set in Poughkeepsie today when Bt. Frisco, driven by Orors, posted times of 2:05% and 2:00 in a spectacular event, defeating Mabel Trask for a purse of 13,091.
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Pope Forcible Paper Sparks British Press Clash
London reports of a heated note from the Vatican and President Wilson’s peace proposals. The Satunay Review calls the pope’s papal note a terrible insult, while Hague and Amsterdam papers debate America’s stance and the note’s implications for peace and German hostilities.
Wileary Prepares Warning Amid War Fears
The Wasserland article headlines a warning about a looming conflict and criticizes the president for misunderstanding the rising strength of the Intergrowth of the peoples. It cautions that the European situation will worsen if the document’s influence spreads, delaying relief from a heavy war burden.
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Red Cross Reaches Italy Mission Arrives in Rome
The American Red Cross mission to Italy arrived at Venice and was warmly received by Count Rotagna, president of the Salian Red Cross. Members include Lt. Colone George F. Maker and Majors John Morrow, Victor Jelser, Nicholas F. Mrady, and Thomas W. Hartington. Arrangements enable the mission to inspect front sanitary organization and meet General Count Cadarna and the king.
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Berlin to Take Drastic Action in Austria Peace Try
A Vienna telegraph says the German National League demands government action to pressure Vienna’s hardliners to reject a separate peace proposal with Austria. It reports Austrians oppose ceding Trieste and South Tyrol to Milan and notes divisions threaten the alliance front.
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Fierce Battles Reported On Romanian Front
A dated dispatch from Odesa reports heavy clashes between Romanian and Nusco Romanian forces along the Sereth and Putna valleys. Field Marshal Von Mackensen urges reinforcements as Romania aims to retake Moldavia with Russian division support, while the government pursues prudent measures amid evolving Frontline dynamics.
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Americans Are Sent to Moscow for War Council Reports
Americans including Petersoghall residents Millings, Wilbur, Roblas, and Swift depart Chicago to Moscow with the American Red Cross mission to Russia. Joining are Drs Weightman McCarthy and Tuipple and Major Grow, plus Malcolm Thale. They will assess needs and report to the war council as others visit various Russian towns to base Red Cross relief efforts. Williams, Thompson, and Thayer stay in Petrograd to oversee headquarters.
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Lieutenant Osler Killed in Action
In Lonswon on August 21 the Times de mens reports Second Lieutenant Edward Osler of the Royal Artillery has been killed. He was the only son of Sir William Osler.
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Governor Halts Chicago Peace Meeting After Police Move
In Chicago on September 1 pacifists arrived for a Whaconsin Minnerote peace convention, held without opposition in a Weeiside hall until Governor Lowden ordered police to disperse. Delegates then planned quiet hotel meetings by state to form a national committee, while a separate plan floated a high seas peace conference.
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Melbourne Bars Out The TW. W.
Melbourne telegraph reports the government has declared the Industrial Workers of the World an outlaw organization and eight members sentenced to imprisonment. Shaw comments on the note saying Wilson’s reply to the pope could be seen as a republic move and that the president knows what he is fighting for. The full text of Wilson’s letter to the pope was printed in the Amsterdam edition of a German newspaper.
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