Heavy fighting reported on Flanders front near Ypres
Reports from Paris and Petrograd describe renewed heavy cannonading on the Flanders front northeast of Ypres with British repulses and ground gained by counterattack near Langemarck. Further action hinted near Arras Scarpe and Lens as artillery exchanges intensify along Verdun. Russian forces claim offensive south of the Baltic road, taking German positions and capturing prisoners and machine guns.
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Red Cross Head Talks in Russia and London Speech
In London and Petrograd, Red Cross leader Raymond Robins and revolutionary figure Catherine Breshkovskaya spoke from the same platform. They urged mutual faith among Americans, English, and Russians in Russia’s democratic future. David R. Frances and other American diplomats attended the Petrograd event.
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Guardian Says German Note Shows Cowardice In Peace Plea
London report cites Manchester Guardian view that Germany avoids direct answer to the pope's peace appeal. It accuses Berlin of racial and political cowardice and says Germany failed to justify desertion and offer a tangible peace plan. The Guardian warns against fueling enemy notions by language that aligns the government with its people.
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Means in Murder Case Exhumation Prompts Arraignment
Concord crowds gather as Gaston B. Means faces a murder charge in the Maud A. King case. A preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Falmer sought to bind him over for the grand jury after exhumation and expert testimony questioned whether King could have fired the fatal shot herself.
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Teutons Capture Bread and Flour Report
General von Lavendorff announces Provoking quantities of bread and flour fell into Teutons hands after capturing the Tluesian town of Jarobstadt on the Dring river last week. Deitleb troops made no fresh attacks on the Flanders front. Balloonist Ghears Arm: Captain James erotica injured in Fort Omaha balloon show mishap. landing at Holy Miller Virginia amid high winds.
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Disclosures That Bern storf Used Money to Corrupt Congress
A political scandal unfolds as disclosures allege Bern storf used sums of money to influence lawmakers. Members respond with calls for investigations and reforms while parties scrambled to control fallout and public opinion.</S>
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Congressional row over ambassador funding disclosure
Washington September 24 a heated house session followed news that Count Bernstort while German ambassador urged approval of a 40900 dollar expenditure to influence Congress. Representative Norton of North Dakota attacked Representative Heflin of Alabama who claimed he could name a dozen suspicious congressmen. Heflin said the interview citing him was correct.
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McAdoo to Announce Details Of Second Liberty Bond
Washington September 24 details of the second liberty bond issue will likely be announced tomorrow by Secretary McAdoo The offering is expected near 3 billion dollars with bonds in 25 to 30 year terms The fixed interest rate by law may be four percent and the tiny forest rate is likely four percent
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De Salis Named British Minister to the Vatican
Count De Salis is appointed to succeed Sir Henry Howard as minister of special missions to the Vatican and has served as British minister to Antenegro since 1911. A veteran diplomat, he is praised for handling intricate situations. The congress plan and seating allocations are noted, with the peasantry favored. the assembly may open on September 26, delaying one day.
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Seamen's Union Plans October 1 Strike
Victor Olean der, head of the Lake Seamen's Union, says a strike by Great Lakes seamen on October 1 is inevitable unless the Atlantic agreement is extended. Summer pay is $72 for locals. owners offer $85, with weather pressures noted.
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German duplicity disclosures admitted by Berlin
London reports Berlin acknowledges the Washington disclosures on German duplicity. Count von Bernstorff and German diplomatic documents are cited as casting a shadow on U S Sweden relations. Italian reaction to the pope's peace proposal criticizes German and Austrian replies as cynical. Emperor William visits Transylvania troops, urging resolve in the Moldavia front as war continues.
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Disloyal Ones Will Be Known In Backed Disclosures
Washington reports the state department holds a list of persons who received German money in passport frauds and other Germany driven intrigues from August 1914 to U S entry. The list allegedly contains many names and large sums, with more evidence and disclosures expected to settle ongoing debates.
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American troops in France march toward honor on front lines
Along a French battlefield, American troops encamped near No Man's Land, eager to face the Germans. Commanders keep them from front guns while their bravado and discipline grow, with officers keeping strict orders as the war rages nearby. Lieutenant Raoul Lufbery and Sergeant Kenneth Mar were noted for notable actions in the Lafayette squadron as German planes contested the skies.
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Great Library Drive To Raise One Million Dollars
A national campaign to fund libraries for American soldiers and tailors launches with cities nationwide organizing fund drives. President Wilson contributes substantially and signs book plates for volumes bought with the donation. After reaching the million, library buildings and reading rooms are planned for camps and cantonments.
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