The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-09-22

LONDON, Sept 18.-The report of disaster to the
German Baltic Sea fleet has partially confirmed But
instead of great naval battle between the German and
Russian fleets the engagement all between the Germans
seems that German oas attended by cruisers
were hunting for passenger steamers when they msto their
own for the enemys ships. lively battle then followed
between Germanys battleshps and cruisers Before the
mistake discovered number of ships had been
and many killed and wounded Several crippled German
cruisers carrying many wounded later entered Kiel
said to have caused the German authorities much
lchagYin.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1s.-It is announced this afternoon
that Germany has suggested Informally that the United States
undertake elicit fro rnCrea Britain France and Russia
statement of the under which the allies would be willing
to make peace had leaked that President Wilson was
il communication with representatives of Germany
believed that the made Yesterday that the
would not continue two months longer with idea
that peace terms would be arranged.
BORDEAUX, Sept 18.-What is regarded as SIGNAL
victory the fact that the French have able maintain
Nancy For Is days past the enemy has continued attack
upon this fortified city but without effect Previously an
unsuccessful effort had been made capture city The
office this afternoon that today
gave the assault and retiring The held by
General Durand and this afternoon President Poncare ordered
that the congratulations Of himself and the people of France be
telegraphed to Generals Durand and Castlenau.
sOIsSONS Sept 13-French picked troops endeavor
ing to ouank the Germans from their positions
positions maintained allies exceedingly good accord
ing the returning French officers They that the enemys
three army in hopeless position unless they find the
way to retreat to the northeast
LONDON Sept. 17-Lord Kitchener in addressing the
House of Lords tonight declared that everywhere
OF the allies. The battle Frances
resulting in victories for the allies complete rout
the enemy but the question of short time says
the third battle of Asne finds the fighting line 200 miles
long, stretching As miles northeast Noyon thence south
east to the Swiss frontier
PARIS, Sept 1.-THE big battle is between the allies
strengthened by the Russians and the Germans The
Office declines to give any definite while engage
ment in progress but enough leaks through indicate that
terrific fighting being DONE and that on both
sides will be extensive This regarded as the decisive
battle far the present invasion concerned Should the
France
they return For in short time they will be compelled
to concentrate their forces prevent invasion
country and the capture Berlin and other sronghod
The French officials entertain strong confidence that their
forces with the assistance of the British Belgian and Russian
troops will out Of the present battle with flying color
although the loss may be considerable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-Presdent Wilson stated this
afternoon that he does not expect the European last
two months When asked for his he declined
comment further.
BERLIN Sept. 17-Eighteen hundred Galcian traitors
have arrived at Gratz awaiting sentence
ANTWERP, Sept. 16-The Germans are further strength
enins their position and fortfyng Brussels is believed that
the intention of the allies to make effort recapure
the Belgium capital Announcement made this afternoon
that army of 10000 Germans headed into Belgium
from AK la Chape which is 40 miles west Cologne
near the Belgian line.
BERLIN Sept 1e-Although never succeeding in cap
turing the entire Notifications of Leg the enemy has been
possession of the city officially this afternoon
that the Germans had abandoned ge Some of the forca
lions have been destroyed and there difficulty getting
around the city and it considered that the troops be
utilized to better advantage in the battle that being
waged
PARIS, Sept 17-Again the report is being generally
circulated that Italy about be drawn conflict
all her land and forces This afternoon it officially
stated that the Italian reservs had been called for duty
September 2S Within the past two weeks all the skill of the
formost diplomats of Russia, France, Germany and the
Hungarian empire have been employed Rome the
effort to swing Italy to either side the other Count
PARIS, Sept. 20.-An official statement issued this
morning stating that the French had advanced the right
bank Of the river Aisne
ANTWERP Sept. 21.-The Belgian government today
estimated the actual financial damage it has suffered
Germany thus far at $225,000000.
BERLIN, Sept 20.-Announcement made today Of
German and Austrian The general staff continues
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