Alliances Pressed as German Wings Fold to Center Front
From Paris via battle front, Sept 34, soldiers endure 19th day of hard fighting along a 140 mile front from Somme to Moselle. Germans recede at wings while center holds with heavy artillery. Supply lines rely on a single railroad as French and Allied pressure increases, threatening a decisive move against German positions near Rethel and Punmivelie.
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Arkanne
Meuse
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Aisne
Fight at Saltillo ignites as peace talks begin
Villa's forces strike Saltillo sparking clashes while diplomatic talks open with Gen. Herrera in revolt and a brigade commander refuses to join the move against Carranza.
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Villa
Herrera
Russians Check German Armies In Galicia Cleared Of Foe
Russian forces push along the east front and claim Galicia is clear of Austrian troops. German, Austro Hungarian and Prussian units form a junction at Cracow and resist fiercely as Russians advance toward Budapest. Reports describe heavy fighting along Niemen and Narev fronts, with Russian offensives looming against Germany and Austria.
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Germany
Berlin
Silesia
Posen
Galicia
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Tare
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Rzeszow
Marth
Carpathians
Hungary
Sandee
Agreement to End Hostilities Amid Turmoil
A telegram circulated tonight outlines steps toward halting hostilities and aiding troops. It references committees, a career in Carrara, and defences near Niitascali with plans for northern and southern positions influencing a ceasefire outcome.
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Niitascali
Signs of German retreat seen in Rotterdam dispatch
Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily News reports preparations for the German right wing retreat. German troops are seen moving from northern France toward Tournai and Mons to shield the main army if a withdrawal occurs.
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Daily News
France
Tournai
Mons
Antwerp Forts Restot Assault Lose Heavily In Attack
Belgian general staff reports a fierce German bombardment of Forts Woelhem Wavre and St Catherine abated by morning. Germans failed to breach Belgian defenses or lower garrison morale, with one attempt against Ports Liezele and Breedunk repelled after a close-range artillery and infantry counter. Casualties and civilian damage reported in Lierre and surrounding areas. St Gemmairus church and hospital structures struck. civilians evacuated.
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Wavre
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Liezele
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St. Gantarius
Bel- Riwin
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Heuter
Amsterdam
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Verdun
Tau
Muwalki
Ossentence
Germany Admits French Advances on Right Wing
Berlin reports indecisive battles along the French right wing with Verdun and Toulo renewals while the center holds quiet. Russian offensives in the Moscow region fail as German fort line repulses Belgian forts on the Antwerp axis. Archduke Roderick of Austria notes a looming victory, and German factories face government control as Anglophone capital dominates. Prince Franz, Bavaria, wounded slightly. Prince William of Wolkenzollern honored with Iron Cross. Turkey closes the Dardanelles due to British naval patrols. Volland cited under British action.
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Oise
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Portugal
Italy Breaks With Austria Amid Adriatic Mine Crisis
Italy moves toward open break after protesting Austrian mine laying in the Adriatic. Italian vessels suffer mine damage with nine dead near Ancona, as Rome orders rapid cannon production and prep of ammunition for an army of about 1.21 million. Di San Giuliano’s grave condition noted as Italy prepares for further steps.
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Battle of the Aisne noted as greatest conflict in history
A contemporary compilation from War Department records bills the battle of the Aisne as the greatest struggle of its time. It compares its scale to the longer Mukden clash in the Russo Japanese war, noting vastly larger numbers and front lines despite shorter duration.
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the Aisne
War Department
Mukden
Allies Gain Ground On German Right And Left
London Sept 30 The Allies push to out flank the German right wing along the Belgian line of communications. French forces move north toward Cambrai as Albert area is probed. Cavalry operate farther north while German forces retreat after repelling franc tireurs attack. Both sides acknowledge Allied advances on the right front.
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Kaiser
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St. Mihiel
London
the Aisne
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Lille
Franc-Tireurs
Recess of six weeks underwood sponsor
Congress considers a three day adjournment plan to allow members to manage campaigns and district duties while debates on revenue and the shipping bill continue. Henry of Texas pushes rules to keep Congress in session for finance measures, with a naval shipping bill expected. Continued discussion noted.
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Mann
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Thia
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Texas
Congress
South
Travel notation from October Sunday trip to multiple cities
Fragmentary travel note mentions stBo to Philadelphia Chester and Wilmington and Betgra with amounts 2.20 and 32.00, all in a.m. Sunday October 4, from ashington and returning the same day.
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Cumberland
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Chester
Wilmington
Betgra
Allmore
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