GERMAN ATTACK ON FLEURY.
ASSISTED BY FIRE JETS.
THE ASSAULTS STOPPED.
Received August 23, 10 a. m, Paris, August 31
A French communique states that the Germans, in the evening, violently attacked FJenry, accompanied by fire jets. Our artillery and infantry stopped them, inflicting great losses. Operations are progressing on the whole of our Balkan front.
FRENCH IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
A STRONG WOOD APPROPRIATED.
STORES TAKEN.
London, Aug. 21.
French official.—We captured a strong wood between Gnillemont and Maurepas, with important stores
NORMAN ANGELL IMPRISONED
BECAUSE OF ILLUSIONS,
New York, August 31
A Berlin wireless reports that Britain has [sentenced Norman Angell (author of ‘‘The Great Illusion”) to 18 months’ imprisonment because he declined to partake in the war. The report is unconfirmed by other sources.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11652, 22 August 1916, Page 5
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125GERMAN ATTACK ON FLEURY. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11652, 22 August 1916, Page 5
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