Germans Win Back Part of West Front
War report from Berlin and London describe ebbing momentum on the western front with both sides claiming gains. French and British positions are examined, German lines hold firm, and official bulletins note no strategic breakthrough despite heavy fighting near Loos and Souchez.
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West
London
Souchez
Massiges
Argonne
Berlin
Vimy
Tens la Bassee
Champagne la
Cermana
Loos
Reuters
France
Gays
Army
Karl H. von Wiegand
Washington Post
the Hague
West Front
Germany
Ypres
Sam
Perthes
Alles
Lokal Angelger
Lokal Anzeiger
Border trouble again near Progreso and Carranza plot
May invade Mexico as Gen Funston reports acute border tension in Brownsville district. Carranza consulate source says bandits independent of Carranza plan to foment US-Mexico conflict. A mountain artillery battery is deployed near Progreso to halt a 500-strong raid while officials consider pursuing across the border if Carranza does not stop the action.
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Brownaville
War Department
Funston
Progreso
Tex
Col
Blocksom
Carranza
Col. Blocksom
Garrison Anid
Department of Justice
T. R. Beltran
Carranza Conml
San Antonio
Cal Black- Sam
Beltran
Jesus Flores Magon
California
Mexico
Department of Tnathog
Col Blocksom
United States
Mercedes
Harlingen
Allies to issue 500 million in Franco British bonds
Joint French and British government bonds totaling 500 million with a first mortgage on Great Britain and France. Five percent interest per year at 98 price, yielding about five percent net. Maturity five years with conversion privilege into long term 4 percent Franco British bonds.
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Great Britain
Republic of France
Italian Warship Benedetto Brin Fire Sinks Vessel Killing Admiral
Brindisi dispatch reports a fire and explosion on the Italian battleship Benedetto Brin. Rear Admiral de Cervin killed, about half the crew saved. ship of 13,427 tons, completed 1904, cost 5.75 million dollars, armed with four 12-inch guns and other heavy armament, speed near 20 knots.
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Paris
Havas
Brindisi
Benedetto Brin
de Cervin
Baron Ernesto Rubin de Cervin
Anglo-French Credit Plan For Five Year Bonds
New York Sept 28 the Anglo French financial commission and American bankers announce a 500 million five year 5 percent bond loan to Britain and France payable jointly and severally. Bonds issued to public at 98 and to syndicate at 96. Morgan to form syndicate. instalment payments allowed. Proceeds to stabilize exchange and support US exports.
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England
France
New York
Anglo-French Financial Commission
American
Bankera
Great Britain
Morgan
J. P Morgan & Co
Henry Babington Smith
Henry
Chicago
Lord Reading
wéSterh. Bankens
German Drive Russia Back as Fronts Surge
Petrograd reports heavy fighting along the eastern front with German attempts to push from the Drina toward Galicia. The Forty-first German Army Corps is said wiped out by flood barriers near Pinsk, while Russian forces under Ivan off and other commanders gain ground in Galicia and Volhynia. The Times notes German advances except for Field Marshal von Mackensen and mentions actions near Lutsk and Dvinsk as Riga reinforcements move.
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London
Drina
Galicia
Higa
Lutsk
Maxehal
Hindanburg
Redth Dyinak
Lutak
Styr
Galacia
Ivan“off
Times Petrograd
Pinsk
Dvinsk
Riga
Spain Buys War Material in Large Order
The Spanish government ordered 250000 shrapnel fuses from a Connecticut manufacturer. The deal, announced in New York, totals about 1250000 dollars.
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Spain
New York
Connecticut
Today’s Issue Index Highlights Military, Politics and Society
Page one-Kaiser era headlines include claims of gains by both sides and warnings from England. Wilson addresses veterans as France battles in Europe. Editorials cover G A R activities and political races. Sports and finance sections list events, travel ads, and troop support drives.
Fears of Cheap Foreign Goods Dumping Postwar
Secretary Redfield and the Federal Trade Commission will study measures to stop dumping cheap foreign goods in the U S at war’s end and prevent shipments signed by foreign consular officers. Officials consider options that may not require tariff revisions and will brief Congress in the next session.
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Redfield
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Wilson
United States
Officinia
America
Casen
Wilson Addresses Grand Army of the Republic Veterans
President Wilson welcomes G A R veterans in Washington, praising their generation for lifting mankind through a war that united the nation. He emphasizes democracy as the engine of progress, the United States as a force for human rights, and the duty to serve mankind with national power used for noble ends.
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North
U. S
Grand Army of the Republic
Itga
Mio Mah
United States
Parade of 20 000 veterans marks final of mighty army
GA reporters describe today’s grand parade and presidential review in Washington as the last major reunion of the 1965 “boys in blue.” About 20 000 survivors are expected to march from the Peace monument at 10 o’clock led by Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles with George A Hosley as active marshal and a cadre of high ranking retired officers. The event, deeply impressive, garners national attention and is continued on the following page.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Peace Monument
Nelson A Miles
George A Hosley
Grand Army
Miles
Marshels
Hst
United States
Fort Stevens
Sixth Army Corps
Jubal Early Flowerg
Arlington
Veteran Signal Corps
Georgetown Heights
White Lot
Fifth Cavalry
W . Forsyth
Lincoln Memorial
Potomac
White House
President Welcomes Encampment Host to City
Veterans of the Civil War gather for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment as President Wilson visits the old census building. Commander Palmer introduces the president amid cheering, noting veterans’ support for the administration’s foreign policy. The opening marks the forty-ninth annual encampment with a grand parade and presidential review planned.
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Saga
David J Palmer
G. A R
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WIEW
Champagne
Tench
Southampton
Porthes
Souches
Garrison
Gen. Funston Wires Department
Lantera
Num
Admiral DE Cervin
Gmubin
Lotte Walker
Bai Ol Whitezs
Anglo-French Commission
Hera
Asero- Frehen
Snandal Miestoh
Steutons
Petrograd
von Hindenburg
Deinsk
Tranois
Hulgeria
Kitchener
Praize
Kalaer Rushea West
Trapper
G. A. B. Bray
Montfort
Bryan
W. Fe*c
G&a. R
Camp Emera
Ohio
Union Station
Washington, D. C
G. A.R
Boys In Blue
Grand Review
Fodree
Spears
Emery
Commander Palmer
Columbia Thester
Charlotte Wakter
WSPA
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