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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
BORDEAUX, Sept Is

BcEDEAL ~ sept IN.
The following official statement was
issued here by the War once at 9
o'clock this. afternoon;
ION September IA and 10 the rear
guard OF the enemy came into contact
with our pursuing forces, and having
been reinforced by a great part Of the
German army, gave battle on the de-
fensive along the whole front.
Certain sections of the front were
strongly held by the enemy. This front
extends from the region Of Noyon, the
plateaus TO the north Of vic-sur-Aisne
and from soissons-le- -dassit and Laon
TO the heights on the north and west Of
Rheims; also line that runs thence
TO the north OF VilIe-sur-Tourne, TO
the west OF the Argonne region, and
which is continued thence beyond the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
ALLIES REPULSE COUNTER
ATTACKS OF GERMANS

The statement admits, however, that
the advance Of the French and British
is not rapid and that the Germans are
falling back but slowly.
The statement indicates that the
first British corps. under Lieutenant
General sir Douglas Haig which did
such valiant service during the recent
retirement of the allies, has been bear
ing the brunt Of the lighting, This sec
tion Of the allied army, fanked as 1t
is by French troops, evidently makes
up part OF the allies centre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16

will have to go farther north and at
tempt to pass by the stenay Gap.
The forward movement of the allies
between the forest Of Argonne and the
Meuse continues. The pressure Of the
allies has had the effect Of straishten-
ing the battle front until it is now al
most a straight line to u point east Of
the Meuse and near Etain.
Belfort, France. is in a state of siege,
and, according to the French military
authorities, is in a position to resist
attack indefinitely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
BERLIN, sept. Is.


The official statement issued today
at the War Office emphasizes the fact
that the Germans have now succeeded
in checking the entire of.e sive move
ment of the allies in France.
1t is stated that the German army
is now intrenched in new strong posi-
tions, and that at a number of points
the Germans have succeeded in driv-
Ing the French British lines back on
their supports
So FAR as the entire situation in
France is concerned the reports OF the
General Staff all agree that the new
plan OF campaign is working out in a
very satisfactory manner.
on both the east and west frontiers,
the report says. the German forces
are carrying out their general plan
of campaign with uninterrupted sue
cess.
The reason for the withdrawal Of
portion of the German left wing is
declared 10 be the presence OF a su-
perior French force, The operations
about Verduu, however are being
pressed, it is stated.
The Official statement says:
The offensive movement OF the
allied British and French armies
In France has been checked.
We have won a number of sue
cesses and have occupied strong
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
AUSTRIAN CONSULATE BUSY
Rsssrvists From Coal Fields Anxious
10 Reach Front, Enrol Daily.

Ressrvists From Coal Fields Anxious
to Reach Front, Enrol Daily.
Several hundred men are being enrolled
daily at the Austrian Consulate in this
city for service in the Austro-Hungauau
army. These men are coming from the
coal hslds in Pennsylvania, War spirit
among them runs high ana they are con-
fidsnt Of the ultimate success OF their
country's arms. Hundreds OF letters are
being received from ressryists IN all sec
tions. making anxious inquiry why they
are not immediately sent abroad TO fight.
The Austrisns have sufficient ships in
which 10 send the men 70 the other side,
but, owing to the present supremacy Of
the seas by the English feet, H. is feared
that the ressryists would be made
prlsonsfs Of wsr before they arrived in
Europe, should they nov embark.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
WORK OF AUSTRALIAN
FLEET is COMMENDED
Admiral Patey Reports Details Of
Capture of Herberstshohe.
Sept.


Prime Minister Millen has received the
following wireless report from Admiral
Patey, in command of the Australian
navy squadron in its operations in
Guinea.
81 estimate that there were 20 or 80
Germans killed at Herberstshohe and six
British. The defending force was numer-
ically the strongest
THE conduct Of the Australians in
action was extremely valorous.
Further fighting is probable, although
the British hold Rabaul.
I'm its operations the Australian fleet
has done good work in conjunction with
the British China sea squadron, in de-
stroying German wireless stations in the
Pacific"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
VIENNA WAR OFFICE DENIES
INVESTMENT OF PRZEMYSL
Also Confirms Report of Junction of
Austrian Main Armies.

VIENNA, sept. is.
The Russian reports tnat they have in
vested the Galician fortress of PrzemysI
are officially denied. 1t is stated that
lighting is still in progress, with the
Austrians maintaining their former pO-
sitiOns,
Denial also Was made at the War Office
today that the Austrian army of Gen
eral Danil has been compelled to surren-
der by the Russians. II is stated that the
Russian troops had managed almost com
pletely to surround the Austrians, who
were taken al disadvantage by having
30 effect a retreat through unfavorable
territory, but that the Austrians have
now cut their way through the Russian
lines and have affected a junction with
the main Austrian army,
II is admitted that the Austrian losses
In connection with this movement were
very heavy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
GERMAN MORTALITY HIGH
one-Third of French Wounded Able
to Return TO Front.

fARlS, sept, 10.
The mortality among the German
wounded brought 10 Paris is much
higher than among the French.
OF 1900 French soldiers in the hospitals
az Nichy since the war began. more than
Zso nave been returned 10 the front
Most ot the French are suffering from
bullet wounds, while most OF the Germans
have been injured by shell or bayonet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
Japan SURPRISES PAPERS
Charges Publications With Stirring
Animosity Among Nations.

In an official statement the Japanese
Government explains why it has ordered
'the Herald" a GsTman-controlled news
pancr, and "the DeutEch Japan Post" a
German news agency. to cease publica-
tioH.
1t is charged that both publications for
years have sought to create snimosity
between Japan and certain foreign coun-
tries, particularly England and the United
States The Herald" has been pub
Hshed at Yokohama. The editor of the
news agency has been ordered to leave
japan within a week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
GERMAN RETREAT CONTINUES,
FRENCH EMBASSY LEARNS

Rheims and the camp Of Chalons
towards Nienne, a town at the
western border of the Argonne.
The forces OF the enemy that
were occupying the south of the
Argonne have accentuated their
movement, retreating between the
Arsonne and the Meuse. They
were holding yesterday the front at
Narennes and Consenvoye.
on our right wing the Germans
are retreating toward Metz.
The French Embassy continues to
express confidence that the situation
S rapidly becoming more favorable to
he allies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
% *s~

Of the German army. The Germans
were investing Fort Troyon and the
neighbcring forts between Toul and
verdun, with the object OF opening
way Of retreat on their left.
The failure of this plan means that
the French are masters Of the valley
from Toul to verdun. Therefore, the
armies of the Crown Prince Frederick
William and the Duke Of wurttemberg
will be unable to cross the Meuse and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
TO REINFORCE ALLIES ARMY
Cavalry Welcomed to Relieve Strain
On French Horse.

LONDON Sept. 16.
The allied lines in france have been
reinforced by the arrival of the first
detachment OF the Indian troops who
made the trip by way of the suez Canal
and were rushed to the front from South
France BY rail.
These troops, it Is understood, are
cavalry, and they will be welcomed, as
the French cavalry horses are reported as
badly worn out by their constant use since
the war began. 1t is believed here that they
will be sent to reinforce Sir John French,
who is reported as initiating an envelop-
ing movement, which has for its object
the cutting off the main right wing OF
the German army
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16

An ottlcial statement issued b.r.
that the Germans have absrdon.,
Liege. uoned
NO reason is assigned for. ,h. =.
ported statement from Berlin by wav
ol rome that the Germans have sbsr.
uoneu Liege and there is no conhrn,.
ton from any other source. n ~.
been reported that the Germans, ,ir..
OF communications had been tbroat
ehed, but in neither the London -.
the Paris statements has thers 49,.
any intimation of any operation. :,
any kind in Belgium, excepting thos.
"hich were being conducted by IN.
!1elgians. '
1t is possible that the troops A. ri,
have been sent south for sterner rrou,,
IN France, where, 1t is stated the h,,,
tie has been renewed with the German.
on the defensive.
ct has been stated that the German,
only line Of retreat lay through tho "a!
sion of Liege. The report, topetbsr
with the statement that the German,
had been ordered to fall back 70 thai,
own fortifcations, is generally di,.
credited)
LONDON. Sept B
A news agency despatch from Arnst.r-
dam states a Berlin despatch rensiy.a
there says it was officially announced o.
Gay that the Germans had evacuated
Liege.
ANTWERP, Sept. Is.
The Germans are rushing fresh troons
into Belgium from Aix-la- Chappelle but
whether these are intended to strenath.,
the forces now here or are TO be ..r+
to the south to fill the gaps in tn.
German right wing is not yet known.
The Belgian forces again have rs,ir.a
to the protection of the outer ring M
the Antwerp fortifications, where thew
are waiting developments. King AIbert
and the General STAFF eld a long confer.
ence today, after which troops were
massed along the Notifications that com.
mand the River Scheldt
1t is believed a new attempt Nv N.
Germans to isolate Antwerp from The
sea may be planned, but as the dykes
have been reopened and the country in
that vicinity is covered with water. II
is not believed they can hope to carry
such movement to a successful con-
clusion
1t was stated by the general stan to-
day that during the last "a hours the
Germans have sent upward Of 60, 900 addi-
tional troops into Belgium, indicating a
determination on the part of the Ger
mans to hold their lines of communica-
ton through Belgium at any cost. Only
skirmishing was in progress in Belgium
today.
German troops are fortifying Brussels
to permit the departure of more rein
forcements to France. Rapid-fre guns
have been mounted on the Boulevard du
Jardin Botanique and at the north and
south stations. Ires :
Reports received here today say that !
the Germans anticipate an attack on !
Brussels by combined Belgian and :
British force. -
AT Etterbeek, near Brussels. it is re-
ported that fighting took place between
Prussian and Bavarian soldiers, 50 Of
whom were killed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
LONDON, Sept. Is.

go LONDON, Sept. Is.
The following official statement was
given out today BY the War Office:
The general position on the Aisne
continues favorable for the allies.
The. enemy has delivered several
counter attacks, especially against the
first army corps, bt these have been
repulsed.
The Germans give way slowly before
our troops and the French armies on
cur right and. left.
The enemy's loss is very heavy. we
have taken 1000 aisoners
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
RUSSIANS ESTABLISH RULE
IN PROVINCE OF BUKOVINA
Governor Placed at Czernowitz, Says
Petrograd Dispatch.
ROME, Sept. ID.

iNS-h ~ sept. 10.
A dispatch TO the Tribuna from Petro-
grad saws that Bukovina has been trans
formed into a Russian province with
Russian Governor at CzernowitZ.
General Barone publishes an article in
the Giornale d'Italia, in which he reaches
the conclusion that the Germans are in
danger Of being entrapped in France.
Tie Italian Government has authorized
the expectation to England OF 25,0)0 tons
OF sugar,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
LOCAL FIRE RECORD

i5-ltil East PsssyuuS ave store
and dwelling occupied oy James
lS-2O2 South Sscond ST. producs
n .47-3Oth ana Powsiton ave. rail- -~
Toad ties properly OF Pennsyl-
r. M
II l2-9l3 South Fifth strsef. slors
snd dEellinE OF Goldberg
1l"lheIs -ss'rFr Frf.-ss.rstt.,s, tr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
WASHINGTON, Sept. Is.

w NASr1l-N1iO4 sept AVE-
Continuance of the German retreat
between the Argonne forest and the
River Meuse was reported by the
French War Office through the
French Embassy here today. The dis
patch, sent from Bordeaux, reads:
on our left wing the Germans
resisted yesterday to the north of
the River Asne, on line formed
by the forest of Laigne and Cra-
onne.
At the centre their line of re-
sistance was yesterday north OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
BOSNIAN CAPITAL
NOW ENDANGERED
BY SERVIAN FORCE
Capture Vishegrad, 40 Miles
South of Sarajevo and Ef-
feet Junction With Invad-
ing Montenegrins.

NTSH, Sept 16
Official announcement has been made
here of the capture of Nishegrad, in
Bosnia, by Servian troops.
The servian army that took Vishesrad
and the Montenegrins, who captured
Fotcha, also in Bosnia, have effected a
juncture and are marching toward Sara
jevo despite determined resistance by
the Austrians Sarajevo is only forty
miles north of Nishegrad.
VIENNA, Sept. 16
General Hoefer, chief deputy of the
Austrian General Staff announced to-
day that the servian army which crossed
the River Save two days ago has been
defeated along its entire line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16

Galcia to attack the Russians on the
frontier of Poland, fully 10000 have been
killed, captured or so surrounded that
their escape is impossible.
LONDON, Sept. 16.
The Express publishes dispatch from
Rome to the effect that the two Austrian
armies under Generals Dank and Won
Auffenherg have Joined at Rhesov, thir-
teen miles northeast of Jarosav and
thirty-two miles due north OF Przemysl.
The dispatch says that the two armies
have lost forty per cent. of their num-
hers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
LIEGE EVACUATED,
BY KAISER'S FORCE.
SAYS BERLIN REPORT
Abandonment Would C,,,
Off German Line of Re.
treat-Fortify Brussels to
Hold With Small Carl
son.

BERLIN tby way of Rome). Sept. ,s
An official statement issued here sav.
that the Germans have absrdo.,
Liege. 0Hoo
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
RUSSIANS At RAWA-RuskA.
Austrlans Defeated After -Four osys'
Bsttie--ciears Road 10 6srsla.
Many Thousands Killed.

Petrograd .A final appalling defeat
was administered the Austrian army
by the Russians at RAwa-Ilaska, ~
miles northwest Of isemberg. with the
result that the last obstacles to tho
Russian advance toward berlin, now
that prrysmsl and Jaresiow ARE COM
pletely invested. has heen removed.
What IL probably most important In
the Generalization Of the Austrian
army. which Ia now In desperate
situation. Disheartened by constant
defeats and suffering from detection
OF the various nationaiities of which t.
II composed. mutiny nov has added
its destructive influence and the deser.
tions are many Pestilence Ia spread
Ing through the ranks and numerous
deaths from diseases are reported
In the big battles ut Lemberg,
Halicx and Rawa-Ruska the Austrians
have lost countless thousands n dead
and wounded and morn than $4,000
prisoners, besides suffering the loss
OF a major portion Of their artillery
and equipment,
Russia In now concentrating $780,.
600 men for the invasion OF German
Poland and East Prussia, and the crar
has given orders that Berlin must BE-
taken nj all costs.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
EGYPT is ORDERED CLEARED
German and Austrian Consular Off.
GERS Must Go--EnaIand Suspects
suItan--hoIy War Feared.

Washington. German and Austrian
consular officers have been ordered by
british authorities to leave Egypt I'm
mediately.
Roumania has announced officially
that II she abandons her positions OF
neutrality. II will be to follow the
course taken by Italy,
Great Britain has informed the
United States that she would look with
favor on the sending Of American war.
ships to Turkish ports to care for
Christians In case there was a Mo
hammedan uprising against them.
These developments In the highly
critical situation brought about by the
feeling of the triple entente that Tur.
key Is certain to Join the conflict on
the side Of Germany and Austria were
conveyed in official dispatches TO the
United States government
Great RritaIn's expulsion Of German
and Austrian consular officers was
taken here 10 mean that she had de
termined to put an end TO pro German
propaganda which she believes these
consular officials have been circulai
Ing
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
TURKEY ABR0Gk|Es
ANCIENT TREATIES
-----@--a-.--vt-
ACTION REMslvEsPRiylLE6Es ~
loyEo ~ THE PoMERA
u. .. NOTIFIED.
POWERS NOT CONSULTED
Foreign sahIects No Longer Will Ens
Joy Extra TsFvisersai Riahss.-~As
ssrts Independence - Free
from Domination

Washington. Turkey formally no.
titled the United States and ether na,
tions that she had abrngased the series
Of conventions. treaties aud privileges
originating as early IN thH slesehsh
century, whereby foreigners IN ths
Ottoman empire have been exempt
from local Jurisdiction IN eiyil and
criminal cases, Foreign subjects no
longer will enjoy what 10 kmoNn 80
ex,raterri,oriai rights. .hruash which
they have heea tried by their awn
judges. diplomatic Representatives OF.
consuls.
This practice. abolished by Japan
several years ago. through new treat.
les, Turkey has removed by stroke
Of the pen nnr purpose. u r. dc.
clared, is 10 asser, her independence
and free herself from the domination
Of the great powers,
Upon the rights revoked has rested
the legal status Of American mission.
aries In Turkey, permitting them to
maintain churches, hospitals and
schools in religious freedom.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
MEYER WkLDECk
80 - ~ - :
BATTLE FRONT 100 MILES
100000 Said to Be Engaged in Con
fiiet Which Has Ragged for Days.
Situation 10 Critical.

London The right wing OF the Ger
man army mas been turned by French
troops under Cen Joffre, according 10
unofficial dispatches received here. II
Is stated, however, that both French
and German armies are In critical pc,
sitions, IN which defeat would be alb
solute disaster, The conflict extends
over an irregular line l20 miles from
east to west and so miles from north
10 south.
The retreat OF the Germans from
Lille is declared TO be due to their
fear OF attack from an army OF Brit,
ish and Russian forces believed 10
have been landed at a port on the Eng.
lish channel.
The troops engaged number more
than 100000, the Germans having l..
100000 soldiers In France. The forces
OF the allies, now reinforced. are be
lieyed TO be equal In numbers to the
invaders
official communication that tire Ger
mans had fallen back before the Wig.
orous advance by the allied troops on
the line from Nanteuille-H audouin TO
Nerdun indicates that the Anglo.
French forces have got on the flank
OF the German right wing, which pass.
ed by Paris north, and was marching
eastward TO join with the crown
princes army coming south.
A Boulogne dispatch to the Evening
News says a telegram has been re
ceiyed from Gen. Pau announcing
victory by the allied forces at Precy
sur Disc The imperial guard under
Crown Prince Frederick William ia re.
ported to have been annihilated by the
British force which opposed them.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
ALLIES ASSUME OFFENSIVE
Allies Greatly strengthened by Rest
and Reinforcsrsnts--eritens Co
North---Germans Retreat.

London. = The great and all conquer,
ing imperial German army OF last
week is sorely beset retiring army now.
Tactics have changed. defenders be-
come offenders. Allied retreats have
been turned into an allied advance At
this distance u few bold facts stand
out clearly enough TO permit com.
plete reconstruction OF the line OF
hattie.
What has happened appears 10 be
that the allies, greatly strengthened
by rest and reintoreements. have
been watchiuily waiting, while the
great German arm, like some nnwieldy
giant. has maneuyered away around
TO the east Of Paris, having apparent
~ AS an objective the complete per-
manent separation OF the army OF the
east from the army OF the north. 80
they could destroy each piecemeal. but
while that has been In progress, the
allies have been preparing for a light
ming change with tremendous energy
Time and distance appear to have been
annihla,ed
Official reports indicate successful
movements. al least for the time be.
ing. by the allied armies against the
Germans. London reports that the
British have pushed the opposing
forces back ten miles and that the al.
lies are gaining ground on the line Of
the ourcq and Petit NORM rivers.
Wounded soldiers who have reached
Paris tell OF the severity OF the fight
ing In the champagne country. and re.
port heavy losses.
With hundreds Of thousands OF men
engaged ON both sides, the battle now
In full swing TO the east OF Paris prom
ises to he the most important OF the
campaign up to the present.
In reply 10 a request by the Ger
mans for an armistice Of ~ hours TO
bury the dead and care for the wound.
cd. the French authorities are report.
Cd TO have sent this message:
We grant tina, time to yet out OF
France"
The Russian troops still are engaged
in fierce combats with the Austrians
ip the Dawz district, Russian Poland.
Fighting h almost continuous and tho
outcome In this region has not bsen
determined.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-09-18
Frcneh KIND. Says Dying German.

Paris The American embassy here
is daily In receipt q letters written by
dying soldiers forwarded TO It BY the
Ereuch government FOR transmission
w. Germany,
one is from q German aviator, uho
had fallen into the hands o. the
French The man wrote
"Gcod.hy dear father and mother.
my Lex has been crushed The FreGCh
officers are very kind
A postscript To this letter. added by
q French officer reads
AT this point the brave fellow died
please fcrs ard this 10 his parents