Anglo French bank loan clash widens in Wall Street
New York bankers debate participation in a proposed 1 billion dollar loan to fund Britain and France in the war effort. Pro German factions clash with anti German interests while Kuhn, Loeb and Co face exclusion amid shifting policy guidance from the Anglo French commission. Berlin notes on Hesperian sinking emerge with a submarine versus mine dispute. Asquith in London rebukes conscription talk. parliament wary while government prepares war funding vote.
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Russians Driven Back and Fierce Frontline Action Reported
London dispatch details continued fighting on the Galicia and Courland fronts. German drives toward Ovinsk press 5000 prisoners as Hindenburg’s forces advance near Riga while Russian counter offensives in Galicia and eastern Prussia persist. Balkan nations move toward coordinated action as tensions rise and western artillery exchanges continue with heavy shelling.
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Dumas Reforms Checkered in Turbulent Session
Premier Goremykin returned from talks with Emperor Nicholas to discuss reform legislation presented to the liberal majority. Government viewpoints warn that the broad reform program faces substantial opposition and clear obstacles in the ministry.
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British Subject Seized From Norwegian Vessel By Submarine
A German submarine halted a Norwegian ship and captured a British subject aboard the vessel. The incident, reported by the Besshelm’s captain, notes the Norwegian crew’s actions and the captor’s naval conduct near Berlin.
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Dog Telephones Warning In Wartime Post Report
A Warrington Post summary notes a French regiment training a dog to alert sentries. The dog wears a mouth covering and has a wire linked to a post telephone, barking softly when German forces are detected. The odd wartime detail highlights improvised signaling practices observed on the frontline.
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American Liner St Paul Escapes German Submarine Chase
The American liner St Paul, south of the Irish coast, sighted a German submarine. Captain ordered full speed and wireless help signals as passengers donned life preservers. Admiralty received word and British patrols arrived to end the chase as the submarine failed to close distance.
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Clark Praises Roosevelt at Missouri highway engineers meet
At Hannibal on September 14 Speaker Champ Clark lauded Theodore Roosevelt calling him American to the core and not mealy mouthed. He praised Roosevelt’s broad knowledge while avoiding party politics and opposed peace at any price while warning against bankrupting the country to build battleships.
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Germany controls all food imports to central Berlin authority
A Berlin decree announced by the German federal council requires all imported cereals and legumes to be delivered to a central purchasing company in Berlin. The rule excludes imports from occupied territories and is valid for embargoed or special regions as noted in the dispatch.
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Torpedo Sinks U Boat at Dardanelles Drive
News from Sept 14 reports a German submarine sunk by a French torpedo boat patrol between Mytilene and Tenedos. The allied fleet locates Ottoman batteries along the Asiatic shores of the Dardanelles aided by a captive balloon observation. Franco British troops disembarking at Gallipoli raise Allied momentum while Constantinople grows anxious.
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U S May End Ties With Berlin If Arabic Attack Not Disavowed
The United States weighs severing relations with Germany if Berlin does not disavow the Arabic sinking. Berlin officials hope to settle the matter via The Hague while awaiting France and joint Allied approval on broader moves. American trade officials report delayed British permits for Belgian and American goods, with requisites including Belgian origin proof and bank guarantees.
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British Army Casualties Up To August 21
Official House of Commons statement lists British war losses to August 21 as 61,965 killed wounded or missing. Breakdown: killed 4,085 officers plus 70,002 other ranks. wounded 9,073 officers plus 241,086 other ranks. missing 1,501 officers plus 53,466 other ranks. Daily averages noted and comparison with May figures.
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Theaters Fear Zeppelins In London Evening Shows
London theaters announce earlier start times from 7 to 9 PM to allow patrons to reach home before Zeppelins could strike. They argue early closure reduces panic risk and cites potential disaster if a bomb hits crowded venues and delays in evacuation.
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Zeppelins Said to Kill 400 in London Cable Claim
Special to The Washington Post reports a New York German paper claims a cable dispatch says Zeppelins killed 400 people in London. The New York Herald publishes the alleged message describing a slaughter falsely as harmless.
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South Carolina adopts statewide prohibition
South Carolina today approved a statewide prohibition to take effect January 1 next, replacing the local option system. Unofficial returns show about 164 for prohibition to 141 for repeal, with most counties reporting, and all dry counties voting for prohibition. Only one dispensary county reportedly favored prohibition.
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Section index from today's issue with mixed reports
Page listings show a varied 1930s newspaper issue including foreign affairs military notes social items a horse show in Syracuse a recall request by Dr Dumbs and local banking opposition plus several society and sporting briefs and a call to voting in district races
Refugees Urgently Need Food and Shelter Aid
An appeal from Moscow by telegraph requests funds from London via the American Consulate to relieve Russian refugees flooding into Moscow. The small English hospital handles about 3,000 daily, but needs substantial support for soup, shelter, warmth, and clothing as winter nears.
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