French Tighten Grip Near Saarburg and Vosges
Paris reports indicate French forces advance on Saarburg taking Abresweiler and controlling upper Vosges towns and several cit ies. Despite heavy French losses officials say German losses are heavier and about a thousand prisoners are held at Schönemetz. Many German soldiers drowned fleeing across the Meuse after the shot at Dina. The French aim to reach Strassburg soon as Mainz becomes the German center.
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Paris
Saarburg
Abresweilder
Vosges
Sscnmtzmeck
Dina
Germans Driven Back by French South of Mulhausen
The war bureau reports German forces steadily retreating before French troops south of Mulhausen in a fierce, ground changing battle. Trenches hold many German dead and wounded as fighting rages for every inch of territory. Notterdam correspondent says Vise Belgium was burned by Germans after villagers fired on invaders and six killed with six wounded. Prisoners taken, men and boys held in German forts. women and children sent to Maastricht.
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London
Mulhausen
War Bureau
Maly News
Notterdamn
Vise
Belgium
Maastricht
German Advance On Brussels Halted For Reinforcements
German forces halted their push toward Brussels awaiting reinforcements. A German cavalry dash reached within thirteen miles of the city on Sunday before being checked and withdrawing from the area.
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Brussels
Wevre
Austrian Warships Sunk in Adriatic Clash
The Nish dispatch reports two Austrian warships sunk, a third set on fire, and a fourth fleet set alight after a battle with the French squadron in the Adriatic on Sunday.
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London
Adriatic
Nish
British Fleet Concentrates Off Pola For Bombardment
Rome reports the British Mediterranean fleet now sits off the Austrian base at Pola in the Adriatic. A bombardment is expected to begin hourly. The fleet pursued two Austrian ships into Pola yesterday.
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Rome
Pola
Adriatic
Russians Advance Toward Prussian Frontier in War Theaters
From St. Petersburg reports say Russian forces press into Prussian soil near Insterburg as German defenses stiffen yet retreat. Main Russian columns remain at Kovno and Vilna while officials say a general invasion of Germany will wait until full mobilization is complete.
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St. Petersburg
Prussian
Insterburg
Kovno
Vilna
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm Sets Sail for Amsterdam Reports Say
Reports from Amsterdam claim Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany has begun a voyage toward Amsterdam. Details on purpose or destination remain unclear as observers note the move follows heightened tensions in Europe and powers monitor German naval activity.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
Kaiser Wilhelm of
Germany
Land sale offers farms in Pontotoc Garvin Murray Love
John G. James of Roff Oklahoma advertises farms for sale on ten years time with low interest and small cash payment. He targets reliable farmers and promises rents saved will cover costs, aiming to end lifelong renting and provide a home for family. See or write James for details.
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Garvin
Murray
Love
Independence
John G. James
Roff
Okla
Chinese Troops Move to Kia Chau Against German Claims
Reports from Pekin say strong Chinese detachments have gone to Kia Chau to block outsiders and recapture German territory for China. The ultimatum to Germany by Japan stirs Chinese sentiment with fears Japan seeks control of the colony.
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Pekin
Kia Chau
China
Germany
Japan
Socialist Were Not Shot False Kaiser Claim Refuted
Washington reports President Wilson expressing satisfaction with Japan's efforts to restore Kia Chau to China. Ambassador Guthrie in Tokio sent a cable to Bryan with expected U S participation in talks between Germany and Japan before Japan's ultimatum expires. German division surrendered to the French in the Vosges. Gen Von Emmich rumored dead. In The Hague a claim that Kaiser Wilhelm executed Reichstag socialists is denied. Germans defend loyalty and Americans in Berlin wear flags as war results emerge.
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Wilson
Japan
China
Stronzhold
Kia Chau
Bryan
Guthrie
Tokio
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Germany
the Hague
Kaiser Wilhelm
Reichstag
Karl H. von Wiegand
United Press
Kaiser Wilhelm replies to Wilson mediation offer
The Kaiser acknowledges President Wilson's mediation but makes no promises. He blames Russia for the war and says he has always sought peace. Tokio reports Japan prepares for war and will act if Germany does not withdraw by August 23.
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The
Hague
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Wilson
United States
Gera
Russia
Germans Repulsed With Losses at Liege Front
Belgian and German casualties flood Brussels hospitals as Belgian aviators shadow German moves. Belgian officials report the Liege forts hold while German bombardment is ineffective. The Belgian line resists as French and English forces prepare for major action in coming days.
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Brussels
Aus
War Office
Fatherland
Liege
German Commander Bans Red Cross Aid from Holland
Rotterdam August 14 reports the German commander in Belgium forbids the Red Cross from Holland aiding wounded soldiers. Any Holland evacuated for care must stay there until the war ends, under his orders.
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Rotterdam
Belgium
Red Cross Society of
Holland
Austrian freighter Lloyd struck Adriatic mine. 20 dead
Trieste reports the Austrian Lloyd freighter hit a floating mine in the Adriatic and was completely destroyed. Twenty crew members were killed and the remaining 130 were rescued. the ship was sailing at a moderate speed when the explosion occurred.
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Trieste
Adriatic Sea
Austro Herzegovina tensions threaten Balkan operations
Rome reports Austria faces a serious border crisis as Herzegovina nears revolution. Smuggling arms into the province stalls Austrian moves against Servia and Montenegro in Bosnia. Protests grow over the purchase of German cruisers by Turkey.
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Rome
Austria
Herzegovina
Servia
Montenegro
Bosnia
Strukely
Balkan
Turkey
German air raids cause little damage in France
German aircraft bomb Cesoul and Lure but cause insignificant damage. French aero plane guns drive the intruders away, with air raids continuing over portions of France reported from Paris on August 14.
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Paris
France
Cesoul
Lure
German Aviators Shot Down Near Diest
Brussels reports three German aviators shot down at Diest with two killed and one seriously wounded. The planes were demolished as they flew low to gather Belgian army strength and position information.
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Brussels
Diest
Germans Deny Disasters As Advance Proceeds
Berlin reports the German advance is on plan with losses expected. Officials dismiss Belgian and French claims of grave disasters as unfounded. French and Belgian prisoners are being sent to concentration camps. C. W. Chisler, traveling for a St. Louis firm, is visiting homefolks.
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Berlin
C. W. Chisler
St. Louis
Williams Gains in Recount in Bryan County
The Bryan county recount finalized by the county election board shows Williams gaining 11 votes and Robertson losing 17 from the initial tallies. Ben Miley, state election board chair, present and satisfied that the process was honest as Robertson also gains 2 and Williams loses 2 in Pushmataha county.
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Durant
Okla
Bryan County
County Election Board
Williams
Robertson
Ben Miley
State Election Board
Pushmataha County
Bromide and Sulphur Springs at Tishomingo
Cec Kingsberry’s land near the city hosts a fine bromide and sulphur spring, praised as among the best in the state. Kingsberry plans to clean and wall the spring. a detailed inspection report will follow. The springs lie near Kingsberry’s home and Kingsberry Park, Tishomingo.
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Kingsberry
Colquitt Calls Special Session in Texas
Governor Colquitt has called a special session of the Texas Legislature to enact relief measures for cotton growers affected by the European war panic. The session will begin in Austin on August 24.
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Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Legislature of
Mrs J M Doss Buried at Hartsell Alabama
Dr L M Doss and his brother H C Doss returned from Sulphur Oklahoma after attending the funeral of their mother Mrs J M Doss who died suddenly from a stroke. Her body was taken to her home in Hartsell Alabama for burial. She was 62 and had lived in this city in 1911.
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L. M. Doss
H. C. Doss
Sulphur
Okla
J. M. Doss
A. Vv. Ponder
Hartsell
Alabama
Oklahoman
Does Anybody Know This Man Kendrick Bowington
The News received an inquiry from Mrs. Margaret Bowington of Bloomington Springs Tennessee about her son Kendrick Bowington who was last heard from years ago and was believed to be in Ada Oklahoma or Tahlequah Oklahoma Anyone with information is asked to notify the mother directly.
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Margaret Bowington
Bloomington Springs
Tenn
Kendrick Bowington
Ada Or
Tahlequah
Japan issues ultimatum to Germany over Far East and China
Tokio reports Japan demands German warships leave the Orient and Kian Chau evacuated by August 23. Premier announcement says war is possible. Foreign Minister Takaaki Kato briefed U S envoy Guthrie to reassure American interests and China integrity. Berlin channels used to hasten notice.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Orient
Kian Chau
Takaaki Kato
George W. Guthrie
United States
Far East
China
Day in District Court: Wiley manslaughter sentence set at twelve years
Judge McKeown overruled a new trial motion for Jim Wiley convicted of manslaughter and fixed a 12 year penitentiary sentence. Appeal bond was set at 8000 dollars. The court also addressed Emmett Bales' case with a related verdict and actions.
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McKeown
Jim Wiley
Emmett Bales
Murray Receives Nomination Certificate for Fourth District
Tishomingo Oklahoma August 17 Congressman Wm H Murray today received his certificate of nomination as Democratic nominee for Congress for the Fourth District. The document dated August 15 set the contest time limit. W L Meharg reports Fitzhugh area cotton prospects best ever.
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Tishomingo, Okla
Wm. H. Murray
Con
W. L. Meharg
Fitzhugh
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