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GZAR DRIVES ARMY AHEAD AT LEMBERG

Prepares to Converge Successful Forces for March to Berlin —Way Cleared.

EVACUATION OF STRONGHOLD BY AUSTRIA BELIEVED NEAR

British Army Reported Fighting Desperately Fifty Miles From Paris to Prevent Germans'

Advance.

The fourth day of the second general battle between the Germans and the allies finds Emperor William's forces pressing with unprecedented strength their advance on Paris. Their right is reported to be within fifty miles of the French capital. in thet absence of official announcements news dispatches indicate that the British and French continue a stubborn resistance, giving way slowly, however, whenever this strategy is necessary to keep their lines intact and prevent an enveloping movement by the German right.

In the east the fighting progresses with unabated fury. Both the Russian and the Austro-German armies have met suooesses and reverses. The offioial dispatohes from Petrograd by way of London show evidence of having been closely censored in London.

The attitudes of Turkey and Italy are anxiously awaited by all the belligerents. A semi-official dispatch from Petrograd says that Turkish troops have lauded on the shores of Asia Minor at Smyrna. Further pressure is reported to have been brought on Italy by Germany and Austria to have her support the triple alliance.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-10:10 a. m— A corner of the curtain over the battle drama in northwestern France has momentarily been raised. It shows the allies battling desperately to prevent the success of the German assault on the upper Oise, less than fifty miles from Paris.

On the eastern war stage Russia frankly confesses to disaster to two army corps and the loss of three generals.

Elsewhere the Russian arms seemed to have triumphed. Galicia has been successfully invaded, and Lemberg will soon be evaouated, according to reports from the St. Petersburg war office.

If this is true, the Austrian menace to Russian Poland will be ended, and the Russian forces can begin to converge for the march on Berlin, the Russian objective in north Galicia apparently being Koenigshutte, from whence they can march on Berlin via Breslau.

In the upper Oiae the British are fighting desperately to prevent the Germans from securing one of the most direct routes to Pa.ris. News of this battle reaching1 here from two different sources is the first definite information since the Dattle of Mons. The battle raged Sunday and Monday and by sheer weight of numbers the Germans secured a slight advance.

Still Seek Italy's Aid.

Military experts point out that from the present position on the upper Oise river the German advance will become Increasingly difficult owing to th^ natural features of the country as "well as the artificial defenses that will have to be encountered.

It is becoming evident that alj along the western line the allies are playing for time in the hope that the German assault will become exhausted.

On the diplomatic side, Germany Is making renewed efforts to bring Italy into her camp by a proclamation which cites that a victory for England and France will deprive Italy of all chance of dominating the Mediterranean.

The western coast of Belgium and the northwestern coast of France are apparently clear of Germans.

Antwerp has asked for an increased garrison. The town has also experienced a shudder because of another Zeppelin visit The great dirigible was fired on and it departed without dropping any bombs.

GUARDS ABOUT BERLIN

LONDON, Sept. 2.—5:20 p. m.—A dispatch from Amsterdam to the Central News declares that telegrams received there from Berlin set forth that the German capital is being guarded by several army corps.

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ENGLISH BEAR BATTLE BRUNT

Correspondent Writes of Third Engagement In Which the British Troops Participated.

GERMANS SACRIFICE MANY IN EFFORT TO PART ALLIES

Fire, Aided By Aviators, la Deadly Accurate, and Force 8eem* Determined to Puah on to Paris.

LONDON, Sept. 2.—(8:18 a. m.)— The Chronicle's correspondent, from an unnamed town, sends an account of the third British battle, dated Monday, which follows: "Desperate fighting. In which the British troops are playing an heroic part, is talcing place close by. The right wing of the allied forces, forming the northern army, has been fiercely engaged, but It is against the British, or left wing, that the Germans are flinging the whole of their weight, regardless of the enormous sacrifice of human life entailed, ^he enemy seems bent upon breaking through our defensive line and so pushing back the allies nearer to Paris.

Enqliah are Reinforced.

"The battle, which Is still at an undecisive stage, was preceded by very heavy artillery Are. The German guns were well served and the aim of their gunners was rendered very accurate by observation of aerial pilots, who, throughout the day, hovered above the allied position, correcting any wild firing on the part of the German guns. "Freshly arrived troops from England, who had been pushed forward, arrived in time to participate in the battle. These British reinforcements had been carrying out strategic movements in troop trains for several days, and In the expressive phraseology of Tommy Atkins,.'they were fed up with the whole thing,' and were all eagerness for a brush with the enemy. "Their chance came yesterday- Many were reservists, with South Africa experience, and they marohed to the front, cheering the French and growling for 'William the Weed,* somehow confuting the emperor with William (of Wied) of Albania. French and

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TJ. S. WEATHER REPORT.

TEMPERATURE RECORD, SEPT. 2. 6 a. 68 Noon. fl7 9 a. 71 3 p. 73

LOCAL CONDITIONS AT 7 A. M. SEPT. a, 1914. Temperature, 68 highest temperature yesterday, 81 lowest temperature last night, 68 precipitation, .88 direction of wind, northwest velocity of wind, ten miles per hour state of weather, cloudy: relative humidity, 94 per cent.

FORECAST.

TERRE HAUTE—Fair tonig-ht and Thursday cooler tonight. INDIANA—Fair tonight and Thursday cooler tonight.

ILLINOIS—Fair tonight and Thursday cooler south and east portion tonight.

OTHER LOCAL REPORTS. Temperature by Buntln's thermometer: 7 a. m., 70 a p. m,, 75.

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CONFLICT

Fighting every Inch of the way, the French have desperately resisted the onward rush of the German armies

Terrible Rash Is Halted.

British Markmanship Excels.

."When you saw that rush start you thought nothing on earth could stop it. That those tremendous charges were stopped and the attackers driven back in disorder Is due in the first place I am certain, to the magnificent marksmanship of the British soldier. The officers naturally expected a good deal In this particular direction but I don't think they thought the men would do so superbly in actual warfare. "At the end praotlcaliy of a week's hard marching and harder fighting and in the face of, perhaps the fieroest frontal attack ever delivered in modern warfare, it must have surprised the Germans. Judging from what they saw, the officers state that Wednesday was the most serious day for Germany since the war began."

GERMANS DENY ROUT BEFORE KOENIGSBERG

Say Russians Are In Retreat Eastward—Brand Allies As Liars, In Statement.

WASHINGTON, Sept, 2.—The German embassy received the following additional wireless today from Berlin: 'The news that German troops have left Brussels on aoooant of the situation in Bast Prussia is wrong. The German administration in Brussels Is very active, civil servants arriving every day for newly organized offices. "The French official communique that the Russians have completely Invested Koenlgrfburg Is also a lie. The Russians never covered half the distance between the frontier and Koenigsberg and are now retreating eastward after the annihilation of their Narew army. "Lord Churchill's declaration. that a victorious Germany would seek *xpansion In South America appears to be the climax of rldioulous calumny and of an unscrupulous attempt to Incite the friendly nations of both North and South Amerioa against the German people while the German press here on the contrary heartily welcomes the progress and prosperity of free American nations, "Enormous excitement has been caused by the Belgians' attempt to induce the world with London and Paris, who are endlesB liars, as accomplices, in the belief that German soldiers are authors of atrooltlefc"

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THE TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE

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French Infantry Desperately Resisting German Advance on Paris

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British Marksmanship Overwhelms Germans in War's Fiercest Battle

LONDON Sept. 2.—4r27 s. m.—The Chronl5le correspondent, from an unnamed point In France, gives a description, obtained from officers, of tho great battle near Mons on August 26. He says: "All soldiers agree that Wednesday's battle was by far the more terriblo. Certainly it oame at the end of several days' fighting, but they tell me the German's put more strength into that day's work than perhaps any other. "An officer told me It was a terrible day. I think the Germans knew that here was an opportunity to wipe out the British force and they brought vast numbers of their best and freshest men. The German forces assailed the British position not only with determination but with what I can only Justly call ferocity.

"No doubt the German general staff was of the opinion- that the British force could not stand before an attack by an enemy twice as strong in numbers and much stronger in artillery. It Was really the first occasion in history in which a battle has taken place between a German and British army and I think, when we can read its story as we can that of Waterloo, it will be found that battles in which twice as many men were engaged: as at Waterloo, deserves far higher place purely as a military achievement. "It was something really awe-inspiring, another officer said in speaking of the same day, to see those terrific German rushes. The attacking foces were well served too, by artillery, and that has not always been the case. Generally the artillery flre of the Germans has been rather poor.

AUSTRIANS IE RUDY TO GIVE OP If MBERG

LONDON. Sept 2.—(12:15 p. m.)— The Exchange Telegraph company publishes a dispatch from its Rome correspondent transmitting the following official statement issued at Vienna: "Recognizing that the occupation of Lemberg by Russian troope is inevitable, the provincial government has removed the archives of state and given instructions to the burgomaster as to the oooduot at the city after Its occupation by the Russians."

The newspapers of Iemberg, the correspondent oontlnUee, publish long lists of Austrian dead, covering entire pages.

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LONDON, Sept 2.-4:42 p. m.—The steam drifter Eyrlo, engaged In mine sweeping operations In the North sea, struck a mine this morning and went to the bottom In three minutes. Six members of her orew are missing five were satted.

GERMANY LIFTS EMBARGO. WASHINGTON, Sept, 2.—Representative Metg today recoived from Rotterdam and transmitted to Secretary Bryan advloea that Germany lias raised the embargo on exportations of dye stuffs but not on pharmaceutic! pro4ooU

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Described By War Correspondent of London Paper As Wonderful and Impressive Sight.

U. S. MINISTER IS PRAISED FOR PART IN SAVING CITY

Had Urged Surrender, and Hla Plea Was Followed By An Order From the King to Yield to

Invaders

LONDON, Sept. 2.-2:35 a. m.—The correspondent of the Telegraph, who has Just returned from Brussels, describes conditions there and brlngmthe report that a young Frenchman, who represented the Chicago Daily News In Brussels, has been arrested and shot. The Telegraph's correspondent says: "On Saturday I reported to German headquarters in Brussels where I found General Von Jarotzky, who is commander of the 8th brigade of the 16th division. I asked for a pass and received one to go anywhere signed by Von Jarotzky, who commanded a brigade of 5,000 men in an army of over a million. "Lieutenant Geyer, the general's aide, was handing passes to all who asked. He handed one to a young Frenchman who represented the Chicago Daily News. I have since heard he had been arrested and shot. "I was In Brussels for some time before the Germans entered. It was midday of Wednesday when the German commander demanded the surrender of Brussels. The commandant replied that he was bound by his honor to defend the town. "Brand Whltlock, the American minister, advised the uncondltionaal surrender of the city, pointing out how resistance might bring increased misfortunes on the citizens, but the commander remained adamant until orders arrived from King Albert telling him to surrender the town.

Whitlook Praised.

"Later Mr. Whltlock was officially congratulated by the king for his action. Undoubtedly he had a great deal to do with saving Brussels. "The German entry into Brussels was a wonderful anS impressive sight. I have seen many military parades In time of peace but never a parade on so vast a scale which went on without a hitch. "It was impossible to imagine that these men had been fighting continuously for ten days or that they had even been on active service. First of all came "six cyclists, then a detachment of cavalry, then a great mass of infantry, then guns and field guns and more infantry, then huge howitzers, then a pontoon train and then more infantry from half past one Thursday until Sunday morning without a break. "The pontoon trains were especially Impressive. They were carried upside down on trolleys, drawn by six hprses. All cavalry horses, as well as the horses of the artillery and commissary, were in wonderful condition.

Men Fresh and Keen.

"The men also were very fresh and keen. Each company was accompanied by a traveling stove, the fire of

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ZEPPELIN EXPLODES

LONDON, Sept. 2.—1:35 p. m.—A dispatch to the Reuter Telegram company from Antwerp says a Zeppelin airship passing over that city this morning dropped several bombs. One struck the railway, doimr no damage, but others seriously damaged ten houses.

In addition to those striking the houses five bombs tore great holes In a field at the rear of the buildings. The forts fired upon the airship and it Is believed she was hit. The Zeppelin retired in a southerly direction and dropped eight or nine bomos at one time seemingly to facilitate her own escape

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RUSSIANS CLAIM ROUT OF AUSTRIAN

Leave 14,600 Dead Upon Battlefield and Take Many Prisoners, According to St. Petersburg Report,,^

GERMAN ARMY PUSHES FORWARD

PETROGRAD, Sept. 2.—3 p. m.—The general staff announces that the Austrian 15th division was completely routed near Lustchoff on August 28, and that 100 officers and 4,000 soldiers were taken prisoners.*

The official statement adds that the commander of the Austrian division, the commander of a brigade, and the chief of staff of the division^ were killed. Of the 4,000 men made prisoners 600 had been wounded. The Russians also captured 20 guns and the flag of the 65th regiment.

PARIS, Sept. 2.—3:15 p. m.—A German cavalry corps marching toward the forest of Compeigne, on the left wing of the allied forces, engaged the English Tuesday, September 1. The English captured ten £uns- /,

This statement was given out officially today.

PETROGRAD, (St. Petersburg), Sept. 2.-lVia London, 11:55 a. m.— The following official announcement was made public here today: "Our forces invading Galicia have continued their advance in the direction of Lemberg. The enemy fell back gradually before our troops. We captured some cannon, some rapid fire guns and some caissons. The pursuit continues near Guila(?) and Lipa(?). The enemy occupied a strong position of such natural strength that it was considered impregnable. They also desperately attempted to stop our attack by flanking attack in the direction of Haharz( ?). "We repulsed the Austrians, inflicting severe losses. We buried the battlefield 14,^00 Austrian dead, captured a flag and 32 guns and quantity of supplies and made many prisoners, including a general. "On the south front in the Warsaw district, all the Austrian attacks have been repelled with success. Assuming the offensive on our right wing we forced the Austrians to retreat, capturing three cannon, ten rapid flre guns and over 1,000 prisoners. According to statements made by the latter the Austrian losses were very heavy."

ROME, (via London), Sept. 2.—8:28 a. m.—The Giornale DItalia publishes a dispatoh from Vienna saying that the Austrian government ha* made arrangements for the evacuation of Lemberg, Galicia. -,

Lemberg is the capital of Galicia. Recent dispatches have describe^ It as invested by Russian troops, and reports from St. Petersburg have declared^ that the "iron ring" around Lemberg. was being drawn closer and closer.

LONDON, Sept. 2.—11:30 a. m.—Advioes have been received here from St. Petersburg that the Russian army staff frankly confesses disaster toj two army corps, including the loss of three generals.

The wording of today's announcement indioates that other Vistuk® fortresses, besides Graudenz and Thorn, have been sent reinforcement*. The news arrived last night, and the people of St. Petersburg received it., with firmness. Their faith in a final Russian victory remains wholly xmshaken.

General Samsoniv, one of the .Russian ddmmanders killed, was consid* ered one of Russia's most capable generals. He greatly distinguished^ himself in the Russo-Japanese war, where he commanded a division of! Siberian Cossacks. He was afterwards nominated commander of an array oorps, and later appointed commander of the troops in Turkestan.

The other two lost commanders were General Martos, commander of* an army corps, and Gen. Pestitich, attached to the general staff.

From Galicia the only news is that a fierce battle is still raging.

LONDON, Sept. 2.—3:07 a. m.—The correspondent of the Mail at Boulogne says: "It is quite evident that except on the south, the German forces are pressing on all sides towards Paris. It is reported today that a German patrol with a quiok firing machine gun in a motor car and fifty oyolists was in Arras, capital of the department of Pas de CaDais, jes-i a

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JDP TROOPS LANDED ON CHINA TERRITORY

PEKING, China, Sept 2.—Japan has landed between 10,000 and 15,000 •^|j"T from eighteen transports at J|L^ Kow,. a newly opened port aboi^Jf miles north of Tsing-Tau. Thij% clared here to have been done in W lation of China's neutrality.

HEADS SPANISH WAR VETS,

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 2.—Major C. F. Cramer, of Columbus, O., today was elected commander-in-chief and Scranton, Pa., was chosen for the 1915' convention by the United Spanish War Veterans In

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