Japan imposes ultimatum on Germany over Asia warships
Japan demands German withdrawal from Kiau Chanu and lease territories for China with a September 15 deadline. Tokyo and Berlin exchanges reach and a warning of action if not accepted by August 28. Japan assures U.S. of safeguarding Eastern Asia interests and China integrity amid the alliance with Britain.
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Great Britain
Asia
Kian-Chau
China
Germany
Tsing-Tam
Chinese Foreign Board
Ching
Tsinan
Tsing-Tan
Alliance Text U S Japan Britain 1911 Pact Reissued
Washington reports the full text of the revised Anglo Japanese alliance signed in London on July 15 1911. The document replaces the 1905 accord and aims to preserve peace in eastern Asia and maintain independence in China while addressing shifts since the earlier treaty.
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Great Britain
Japan
Kiau-Chanu
Asia
Britain
Washington
Ciermany
United Kingdom
London
India
China
No War Between Carranza and General Villa Reported
The El Paso report says Chihuahua is quiet with Villa’s border reps asserting no conflict with Carranza. Villa allegedly reached Parral en route to Chihuahua City, while several Madero family members plan to travel by special train to confer with Villa in the state capital.
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Villa
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Local Showers Forecast Across Most Of Nation
The Weather Bureau forecast a week of local showers except in the far west. Temperatures will run above normal in the north and central regions. Thunder showers are likely in the north and central areas east of the Rockies during the first half, with continued locally in the second half, while the south Atlantic and gulf states see seasonable temperatures and ongoing showers. In the extreme west, generally fair weather is expected.
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Gulf States
Aviators Strike German Forge in Metz Amid City Bombing
Belgian and German forces clash near Dinant as two aviators drop bombs on a German forge in Metz. The air attack coincides with a broader frontline engagement, highlighting escalating combat in the region.
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French Aviators Bomb Destroy Mind Metz Shed
Paris reports detail a Verdun to Metz recon mission by Lieut Cesari and Corp Prudhomme. They faced heavy fire and engine trouble but believed their bomb destroyed the Metz dirigible shed before returning to Verdun amid shellfire. Additional dispatches note Belgian German clashes near Dinant, French gains around Blamont Circy, and Greece threatening Thrace mobilization over Turkish troop concentrations.
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Weather forecast for New Mexico region
Washington reports fair conditions in the southern area with thunderstorms in the north on Monday and likely Tuesday.
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New Mexico
Fighting near Namur and Dinant reported in war bulletins
London dispatches detail clashes south of Namur with German forces around Dinant and along the Meuse. French troops press the offensive as Austro Hungarian and Russian actions unfold in Polish and Galician fronts. US and British ships ferry aid and endure communications delays amid rising tensions.
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Pope Pius III Rest Ordered as Heat Worsens Health
In Rome on August 16 Pope Pius Iii was ordered to bed by Dr Marchiafava due to gouty catarrh. The heat aggravates his condition and all audiences are suspended today as his health remains weak.
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German Forces Advance on Battle Line in Meuse and Alsace Fronts
Reported German battalions move the full length of the front toward a grand encounter while Meuse valley fighting continues and Alsace Lorraine operations persist. Japan issues an ultimatum to Germany demanding withdrawal of warships from the Orient and evacuation of Kiaochau with a deadline of August 23.
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Fronts Clash as German Drive Presses in Belgium and Alsace
Across Belgium with Meuse activity near Namur and Dinant, German battalions push toward a decisive clash. French forces hold Vosges passes and advance toward Mulhouse while reporting incursions repelled with loss. Austria readies defense on the Adriatic as Bulgaria proclaims a state of siege.
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Russian frontier irregulars denounced as false claims
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the Russian government has formed on the frontier bands of irregulars who commit atrocities are officially denounced as false.
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London
St. Petersburg
Cgerman
Naval battle leaves Austrians badly beaten off Budua
A Reuters dispatch from Nish Serbia dated Sunday reports a naval battle between French and Austrian warships began off Budua with Austrian forces suffering a heavy setback. The report notes the engagement occurred in the Adriatic with French ships driving the Austrians back, details incomplete.
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Reuter
Nish
Servia
Budua
French Attack Sinking Two Austrian Ironclads
At about nine oclock in the morning the French squadron from the southwest engaged an Austrian warship in the Adriatic. Two Austrian ironclads were sunk another was set ablaze and a fourth fled north toward Cattaro. The battle lasted over an hour.
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Cattaro
Italy May It Be Drawn Into Vortex of War
Rome August 18 The Gi ornale D Italia comments on the approaching struggle in the Adriatic between Anglo French and Austrian war vessels noting it seems impossible there should be a naval fight in those waters.
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