War Updates From European Front Amid Conflicting Claims
Berlin and London issued official statements as German forces press south of Noyon near Letledisse and the Aisne river. Beaumont near Nancy was reportedly stormed, with 2,500 prisoners taken. Allied lines hold, weather hinders operations, while Austrian victories over Serbia are noted. Paris reports progress at Noyon while Lorraine advance continues, contradicting other German claims. Philadelphia reports an accuracy testing plant on an automobile to gauge effects on contracting processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Paris
Germany
Engiana
France
War Office
Noyon
Letledisse
Aisne
Beaumont
Nancy
Bavaria
Vosges
Jales
Save River
Austria
Jasued
Hebfing
Lorraine
Rate Reopenings Authorized for Five Percent Increase
Watlington D C Sept 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the operation of waste enon railroads for reopening of the five percent rate increase October 19 set as the hearing start date Hearings to begin on that date as scheduled by the ICC in today's action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watlington
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nile
Auto Bandits Take Jewelry From Mrs. Clark Home
Five masked men forced Mrs. Nellie Clark to surrender jewels valued at about 40 thousand dollars at gunpoint. They bound the maid Maria Miller, searched the house, and escaped in a car toward Momence. A pursuing posse found the auto ditched two miles from Momence. Detective Chief John Stack of Momence heads the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Nellie Clark
John Stack
Monience
Maria Miller
Ble
Fancy socks for Basports and a peace denial
A jumble of items notes fancy socks with stars and stripes linked to Americans abroad, plus a dispatch from Vienna denying Austrian peace overtures as the war continues. A stray anecdote from Westhrack, Cann., describes fishermen amused by a cat diving from a car into surf, then ashore again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Austria
Vienna
Foreign Office
Westhrack
Cann
Rom ‘Beach
War notes from Lusitania passenger Barrie and German peace terms
Sir James M. Barrie, aboard the Lusitania in New York, warned that militarism fuels the European war and urged a decisive finish. Reports list Germany’s settlement stipulations, France seeks auto orders for army use, and New York public schools will avoid war references to prevent stirring sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James M. Barrie
Europe
William
James
Germany
Wilson
United States
Schosie
Greater
Dupilé
Republic
Gaye
Ten Terrific German Charges Failing Across Von Kluck Front
In Peru dated Sept 19 reports describe fierce artillery duels north of the Aisne with six days of fighting. German and Allied forces clash from Noyon to Fains, with the German center repeatedly driven back at Rheims and along the Chalons line. News notes heavy German reinforcements and entrenched positions, while the French and English forces press to silence artillery positions as dawn combat continues along a broad front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Aisne
Divgetea
Frst
von Kluck
Germany
Peru
Aisne
Lne
Noyon
Fain
Germaca
Rheimns
Rheims
Chalons
Olge
Ar- Gotne
Ammenae Angle
Mont- Vancon
Russians Demand Italy Join the Allies
Petrograd reports strong calls from Russian newspapers for Italy to enter the war with the Allies. Articles argue immediate Italian participation would push Austria to seek peace with Germany, cut German morale, and reveal Germany’s secrecy about Italy’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Petrograd
Austria
Germany
God Save the King Song Aroused Lords and Commons at Westminster
The King’s Speech published in the Lords and Commons drew cheers as the Irish Home Rule issue sparked chants of God Save the King. John Redmond received congratulations in the lobbies after adjournment and Ireland's leaders readied for a recruiting push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords
Léndon
Westminster Palace
Georg
House of Jords
Vis
Haldane
Ho! of Commons
John H. Whith
George
Europe
House of, Commons
Wil Crooks
Brokk
Crooks
Ireland
John' Redmond
Teadey
England
John Redmond
Hbnge
Treishd
Fragmentary note hints at legal action and dates
A partial transcription mentions a legal operation and a specific year with a dated reference. It references lords, a convict, and September in a cryptic line. The readable bits suggest a formal notice or court-related context without full clarity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ermans
Philadelphia
Auto Bandits
Besse
Sornfield
Sir James Barrie
Detroit
Mich
Packard
Packard Company
It Ie
Bethlehem Steel Co
Wille
Canada
Zomé
Aeal
Germi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!