Bulgars Fall Back as Serbs Break Lines in Macedonian Front
British troops push toward Kara Qoghlular and Hamzali while Serbians cut the Uskub to Saloniki railway and advance along the Vardar. Italian forces report gains of more than seven miles and capture of villages as Bulgarians retreat from Doiran area amid heavy Allied pressure.
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Haig Reports Mixed Front-Line Successes Across Europe
Field Marshal Haig states British forces carried out successful minor operations overnight at several points. British troops seized three German strongpoints near the Henseyong road, taking 60 prisoners, and repelled a German counterattack near Gilmax farm. Night progress included gains near Tombois farm and trenches northwest of Vendhuile with additional prisoners. East of Govrelle, English units advanced about three-quarters of a mile, taking 60 prisoners. Berthaucourt saw a heavy artillery barrage and a brief enemy penetration, followed by a counterattack restoring positions. On the French front, advances near Ly Fontaine, Vendoeuil, and toward the Oise continued, with prisoners taken north of the Aisne and in Champagne. German raids north of the Vesle and Vosges failed.
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Pershing reports enemy raid repulsed at Dampitoux
Section B details the September 20 raid from Dampitoux to Champ-Fontaine area. Two officers and 100 men attacked after artillery prep, outpost established, front line identified. Fire concentrated, enemy scattered, three prisoners and one heavy machine gun captured, one enemy officer wounded as the only casualty. London note: Haig reports capture of a stubborn German strong point northeast of Epeby after a local operation.
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St Quentin and La Fere Outflanked in War Fronts
British and French forces push toward the Oise north of St Quentin and seize key woods near La Fontaine. Debeney’s troops advance to the Oise and Vendeuil, while Haig reports stubborn German counterattacks near Epehy and Moehy. British gains secure trenches northwest of Vendhuile as Ligny and Cambrai sectors see progress.
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German Fronts Report Slight Moselle Advance
Official German headquarters states a minor advance west of the Moselle. In the American front southwest of Metz the repulse of strong detachments probing Haumont and nearby sectors is announced.
Reichstag Committee to Sit For a Week Speech by Hintze Expected
Amsterdam reports the main Reichstag committee will convene for a week with speculation on whether Chancellor von Hertling will speak. Foreign Minister Hintze is certain to address the body, as German leadership may use parliamentary rhetoric to influence peace talks. The London press notes this as part of Germanys peace offensive and a bid to portray a democratic image to the Allies.
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British Forces Capture 25 000 Turks in Palestine Drive
London Sept 23 Associated Press reports Gen Allenby’s forces have captured 25 000 Turkish prisoners and 260 guns as they push northward in Palestine. The Seventh and Eighth Turkish armies are largely eliminated, with transport seized and Jordan crossings at Jisr ed-Dameer cut off escape routes. The resulting roundup contains many killed and wounded, with Turks left scattered in the mountains.
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Italian Front Growing Active On Piave Front
Rome reports intense artillery fighting along the Piave with scattered bombardments elsewhere on the Italian front. French troops penetrated Austrian lines east of Bisemol, destroying defenses, taking heavy losses, and returning more than 100 prisoners. British patrols recovered prisoners north of Asiago. An enemy outpost was driven back in the Ledro valley.
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Americans Raid Haumont Area Front Lines in France
American troops raided enemy trenches near Haumont village and captured 25 prisoners. In Haumont itself a unit took 20 more prisoners with heavy fighting and German casualties. Prisoners included Jaeger battalion members formerly at Metz. Other patrols found German trenches and a machine gun site south of Dommartin in the Krieghling line as fighting continued along the front. Berlin said an American attack between Haumont and Rembercourt was repulsed after advances toward Haumont Dampvoux and Rembercourt. German troops expanded positions west of the Moselle. A German army order seized by allies complains of prisoner watch theft and threatens harsh punishment for such acts.
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British Flyers Bomb Metz and Surrounding Furnaces
British independent air force dropped nearly 16 tons of bombs on Metz region tail dromes and blast furnaces at Hagendingen and Rotbach. Five enemy airdromes were attacked. The Alsace Lorraine governor visited Metz to inspect damage and aid hospital patients, while dispatches noted no bombardment of Meix despite fort bombardments nearby.
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Baku Fallen After Two Days of Fighting
Petrograf telegram reports Turkish and Kurdish forces captured Baku on September 16 after two days of desperate defense by workers and residents. Eyewitness accounts describe a massacre and widespread pillage, with fires destroying buildings and a major oil works.
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Coal prices rise as anthracite supply expands in Washington
Washington dealers report coal stocks at record highs yet warn of potential shortages if miners win higher wages. Prices range from 10 to over 11 dollars a ton, set by government margins between old line and independent companies. Delivery costs and seasonal shifts influence summer reductions and annual price dynamics.
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Lottery Near for Wilson Pick First in Draft Plan
The draft lottery to determine order of liability for the 13 million registrants may be held this week in the Senate hearing room with President Wilson or Secretary Crowell drawing the first number. Serial numbers are to be assigned by local boards across states, with questionnaires going to men ages 18 to 36 and tests to follow for those in 1-A. The aim is to maintain a steady flow of recruits for an expected 4 million troops in France by next June.
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