Germans Retreat in France Amid Rearguard Action
London dispatch reports German forces retreating in good order along a front north of the Aisne and Suippes toward the Meuse. Verdu?n defenses repulsed at Fort Troyon. crown prince’s army seeks a safe pass through a Verdun gap as heavy fighting continues. Baltic naval clash and Turkey's neutral stance also noted.
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London
Paris
Times
Aisne
Suippes
Compiegne
Vines-la-Ville
Argonne Range
Champagne
Meuse
Agonne
Toul
Verdun
Troyon
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Verennes
Consonvoye
Allied forces hold position near Reims and Aisne
The official communique says Allied troops on the left wing are in close contact with German forces north of the Aisne and northwest and north of Reims. French expert Col Rousset notes stubborn German resistance. Verdun reports are denied. only Troyon near Verdun has seen bombardment. The French right remains unchanged. German dispatches say the battle in France continues without decisive results and German trains are disrupted.
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France
Aisne
Reims
Rousset
Verdun
Paris
Troyon
Meuse
Germany
Berlin
Prince Joachim Recovers Rapidly From Wounding
Berlin reports Prince Joachim Kaiser's youngest son is progressing fast after a shrapnel wound in the thigh suffered in France. Despite initial fears the tear was severe, doctors say healing is rapid, with the empress and surgeons urging quiet in bed. The prince's mood showed in a telegram to the Grand Duchess of Baden and a remark to a Bellevue palace servant.
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Prince Joachim
Berlin
New York Sun
Sayville
L. I
Kaiser
France
Baden
Bellevue Palace
Expert Believes France Wil Win
Paris reports Lt Col Rousset, military expert, writes in La Libert, predicting a hotly contested battle on the right bank of the Aisne and surrounding heights near Reims. He asserts Allies hold the spirit of victory and have advantages in ammunition and mass movements.
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France
Paris
Rousset
la Libert
Aisne
Reims
Wounded Germans Readied for Bordeaux Hospitals
Wounded Germans pour into Bordeaux as a large convoy is sent to multiple hospitals. The troops appeared worn and exhausted and feared shooting, but were reassured they would receive the same care as French wounded.
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Bordeaux
The Adjutant Bird Swallows Prey Whole
A report describes the adjutant or marabou, a tall Indian stork, capable of swallowing a hare or a cat whole. The bird stands about five feet tall with a wingspan near fifteen feet.
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India
Rarity of Dark-Eyed Individuals Noted In Population Survey
A historical note reports that only twelve men in a hundred have dark eyes while twenty women in a hundred possess the trait. The observation highlights a gender difference in eye color prevalence.
Front 100 Miles of Allied Lines in Ongoing War Report
The latest front dispatches describe a long Allied line from Yonon to the Meuse with German forces retreating slowly in places along the Aisne. German reinforcements in East Prussia raise their total to about 750,000 as Russia’s armies push toward Przemysl and Vistula actions intensify across the Eastern Front.
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East Prussia
Germany
Berlin
Marne
Vistula
Denki
Third
Siberian Rifle Corps
Lyck
Russia
Rome
Denky
Autfenberg
Kresow
Jaroslaw
St. Petersburg
Przemys
Turobin
Lublin
Kichalowski
East
Prus
War News: German Force in Belgium Aims at Antwerp and Warsaw
A German force of about 60,000 men has reached Belgium in the last day and may push toward Warsaw for invasion of Russian Poland. Antwerp's capture is doubtful as dikes are opened and floods surround the countryside. Ghent reports fortifications at Brussels. In the Sanjak of Novibazar Servians and Montenegrins repelled Austrian forces with heavy casualties and drownings while fleeing across the Drina.
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Berlin
Hindenberg
Vilma
East Prussia
Russia
Hungary
Budapest
Vienna
Austria
Baltic
Turkey
Constantinople
Germany
Great Britain
Poland
Warsaw
Belgium
Antwerp
Ghent
Brussels
Servia
Sanjak
Novibazar
Drina
Boy Emil Despres Hero Dies For French Sergeant
Paris reports tell of Emil Despres, a boy who saved a French sergeant by fetching water under German fire. He was forced to shoot the sergeant and the 15 miners, then killed by bayonet as a firing squad executed the group. A monument fund has been started in his honor.
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Paris
Matin
Gaulois
Paulist
Daniel Lesner
Jeanne la Pauze
Louchres
Douchy
Emil Despres
Americans Remain in Berlin Despite Tensions
Paris Sept 17 Percival Dodge sent by the state department says ten days ago many Americans still in Berlin. He notes Americans praise the Germans for kind treatment and great consideration. Mrs Dodge now in Switzerland hopes to join him within two weeks.
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Paris
Percival Dodge
State Department
Berlin
Mr. Dodge
Mrs. Dodge
Switzerland
War cost in figures tops eleven billion dollars
London reports the total cost of the war up to yesterday including losses from commercial paralysis at 11.265 billion dollars. England alone shows 166.5 million for 43 days, equating to 3,872,083 dollars per law, 161,327 dollars per hour and 2,689 dollars per minute.
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London
England
Blue Ribbon Herd Changes Hands in Bath Sale
Bath Pa Sept 17 After spirited bidding at public sale Fred Bb Franks manager of the Bath Portland cement plant bought the John Danner herd of Holsteins consisting of 10 cows and the noted bull Beets all registered for 4200 Mr Danner had been receiving 1500 every six months for their milk
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Bath
Fred Bb. Franks
Bath Portland Cement Plant
John Danner
Bear Sighting Near Dively’s Henery Alarms Altoona
In Altoona on Sept 17 a farmer A V Dively practiced watchful waiting after missing fancy-bred chickens from his henery. At night a hungry bear was seen snooping around the coop and Brain noted the bear which then disappeared on the mountain side.
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Altoona
Brain
What Made Him Sick
An exchange describes a boy left with a guardian who later claims illness. A teacher questions why the younger sibling is sick and missing school after accompanying the older child. The dialogue includes a crude expletive in reference to a remedy administered.
President Wilson Sets Neutral Rule on Belligerent Protests
President Wilson announced a neutral policy for handling protests between belligerents. The United States will not judge such disputes. protests should be taken to The Hague for settlement. This stance followed his replies to German and Belgian charges over bullets and atrocities.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Hague
Pitiful Sights of the Flight from Paris
Dispatches describe the refugee trek as Germans advance toward Paris. Dramatist Eugene Grieux witnessed a train of fugitives at Chartres and recounted women with hollow cheeks and children scarred by blood inside torn boots. Overcrowded trains and carts carried families fleeing battle, with 20 000 arriving at Nord station carrying few belongings and even a pet canary.
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Paris
London Chronicle
Eugene Grieux
Chartres
Varis
Biarritz
Nord Station
Erie Conference Appointments Bring Few Changes
The Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adjourned after Bishop Burt announced the ensuing year’s appointments. Grace church Oil City will host next year. Rev J P Burns remains Jamestown District superintendent with a混t district plan unchanged. Laymen officers elected include Campbell Loveland Reitz Sansom Eaton Fleming Armstrong Weingart. District and local appointments list many clerical moves across Clarion Erie and other towns with continued assignments for Warren pastors.
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Sharon
Erie
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Burt
Grace Church of
Oil City
J. P. Burns
Jamestown
Ralph M. Campbell
New Castle
F. A. Loveland
Corry
Joseph R. Reitz
DuBois
Clarion
W. L. Sansom
C. C. Eaton
Franklin
Benjammin Fleming
Meadville
W. J. Armstrong
Geo. F. Weingart
Warren
Clarion District
War novelties sell well in Regent Street shop
A Regent Street London shop markets war novelties to fund Red Cross. Silk flags of many nations sold for 25 cents to 2.50 dollars with 60 cent profit on the 2.50 flag. Pin cushions and embroidered cushions raise funds and feature regimental crests and mottos. A red, white and blue cockade for autumn hats also sells briskly.
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Regent Street
London
Germany
Austria
Red Cross Society
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