The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-18
FURIOUS BATTLE RAGING TO THE
NORTH OF RIVER AiSNE-LINE
OF BATTLE EXTENDS TO
VERDUN, IT is STATED.
ALLIES ARE ATTACKING
IN SUPERIOR FORCE
French and British Have Advantage
In First Stages of Fighting-Bel-
Antwerp and Prepare to Aid
Allies Attack.

Paris, Sept. ia furious battle is
raging to the north of the river Aisne
where the Germans have halted their
retreat, thrown up temporary earth
works and have turned to resist the
grooming allies who have been hang
ing persistently at their heels for six
days.
Long Battle Line.
The line of battle, which shall de-
eide whether the German army shall
be driven from France to pursue the
war on German territory, extends
from Aisne river to Verdun.
Five German armies have been con-
centrated here of the seven which
constitute the army of invasion in
France. The operations are reported
to be under the direction of the Ger
man crown prince with headquarters
at Montfaucon.
Army of Prince Defeated.
The army of the crown prince him
self has suffered defeat in it's attack
on the French line between Verdun
and Toul where the Germans attempt.
ed to break through in order to form a
junction with the supporting force
east of the Meuse.
The part of the line above the Aisne
on which the hardest fighting has &C.
CURED is between the forest of L'Au-
gle and Craonne, IL miles northeast
of Laon
The allies are attacking in superior
force and thus far in the engagement
the advantage has rested with the
French and British.
No Chance for Rest.
Meantime, the main body of the Ger
mans, under cover of the firing which
protected their rear, had chance to
reform, but no chance for rest for the
tagged soldiers were driven to dig
ging trenches and throwing up the
breastwOrks which now mark the front
they are defending.
Rheims French HEADQUARTERS.
Headquarters of one of the French
armies have been established at
Rheims.
In the French reoccupation of
Rheims, 600 German prisoners and IL
guns were captured
Terrific rains, which have continued
for three days, greatly hinder the rival
armies, making the roads difficult of
passage and converting the marsh
lands into veritable lakes.
The situation in the Vosges and in
Alsace is reported unchanged.
In Belgium, according to reports re-
ceived here, the troops of King AL
bert continue their operations around
Antwerp, inf1icting serious losses on
the Germans. The Belgians are re-
ported to be preparing to attack the
German right in France.
Germans Maintaining Cohesion.
Londor.-The battle of the Marine"
has about come to an end and al
though the allied armies are keeping
in touch with the retreating Germans
1t is evident the latter are taking up
positions to stay the northward adj
vance of the British and French.
Although the Germans have been
badly punished i'm their long retreat
and have lost many guns and men.
they maintain cohesion.
Austrians Deny Defeat.
Rome, Sept. 17.-(via Paris)-An
Austrian official communication re-
ceived here gives denial to reports of
Russian victories oyer the Austrians
and asserts that about 100000 Rus
sian prisoners and nearly 500 cannon
have been captured by the Austrians.
Russian Official Statement.
Paris, Sept. 1.-THE Russian official
statement issued at Petrograd. accord
ing to the Havas agency, says:
No fighting occurred in East Prus-
STA today. Our troops extricated
themselves from a difficult position
and are now awaiting further move
ments.
The preliminary engagements have
cost the Germans dearly. They threat
ened to turn the Russian wings, but
The covering troops drove them off,"
As London Sees Facts"
London.-Three important facts are
outstanding in the Russian situation:
First-The Russian armies in East
Prussia, if not definitely defeated,
have at all events retreated to the
frontier.
Second-Al official reports agree
hat the Austrian armies have been
so disintegrated that they no longer
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valley of Death" Described.
Petrograd, Sept 16-The fiercest
lighting of all that which preceded the