Great Naval Battle Off Heligoland Feared Turning Point
British forces claim victory off Heligoland in the North Sea as two German cruisers and two torpedo boats sink, another cruiser burns and sinks, while many destroyers are damaged. Rear Admiral Beatty leads a powerful fleet that losses are light for Britain and no ships sunk. Reports note German forts at Tsing Tau fired on Japanese ships and Belgian Louvain burned as reprisal.
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Great Britain
Germany
London
Heligoland
North Sea
Elbe and Weser
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Europe
French War Office
England
Marquis of Crewe
House of Lords
British India
Tsing-Tau
Louvain
Sir David Beatty
Heligoland Bight
Mainz
French Cabinet Appeals to Patriotism in War Message
Paris dispatch reports the cabinet issued a nationwide manifesto urging unity and patriotic sacrifice. It honors French, Belgian and British troops, pledges continued resistance, and asserts final victory is assured despite an ongoing great battle.
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Paris
France
England Rushes Reinforcements to France Says Lord Kitchener
Lord Kitchener announces Britain speeds reinforcements to France as Indian reservists express eagerness to join the European conflict. The British drive aims to bolster forces amid ongoing continental struggle.
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England
France
Lord Kitchener
Indian Loyalty Backing Britain As War Grows
London reports Lord Kitchener says Britain will further bolster its army in France with reinforcements. Marquis of Crewe notes India will supply native troops to fight alongside British forces, praising Indian enthusiasm and gifts totaling lakhs of rupees for troops in the field.
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OY Morning Journal
London
Lord Kitchener
House of Lords
France
Ile
Marquis of Crewe
India
Europe
House of Commons
Many Americans Destitute in London Amid Panic
The financial committee aiding American refugees handles its heaviest work since panic began. Destitute individuals are arriving from the continent and are cared for by government funds or charity. Many are naturalized Germans and Austrians with worthless German line tickets seeking prisoner information.
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Morning Journal
London
United States
Great Britain
Destruction of Louvain by German Army Strikes City
The city of Louvain, a cultural and learning center in the Low Countries, with a population around 45 000, is laid in ashes by a military order. The episode marks a total ruin of the historic town as German forces advance.
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Louvain
Alleged Kaiser Firing Claims Proved False
Allegations that citizens fired on soldiers of Kaiser are described as entirely false. The report states no citizen gunfire occurred and presents the officials’ stance on the incident. No injuries or casualties are confirmed.
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Kaiser
War Department report on Western Front front remains steady
Paris reports the War Department states no change on the Somme to Vosges front with German forces slowing their advance due to exhaust ion after days of fierce fighting. Casualties are severe on both sides with a German prisoner noting the 112th and 42nd regiments merged after devastating losses leaving only about sixty men.
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Paris
War Department
Somme
France
Vos“ce
Destruction of Louvain Reported by German Army
The war information bureau cites the Belgian foreign minister stating that a German corps, after a check, withdrew in disorder to Louvain. Germans fired on perceived Belgians, claimed a Belgian attack, then ordered evacuations and began burning the city. The fire destroyed churches, university buildings, libraries, and more. several prominent citizens were shot. Louvain, population 45,000, is described as reduced to ashes.
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Louvain
Brussels
Tsing-Tau
China
Morning Journal Special
Wink
London
War Information Bureau
Goard
Fighting in Mexico City Streets Reported
Reports from Vera Cruz say fighting erupted in Mexico City with several deaths. Mexican censorship blocks details for refugees. Passengers from Puerto Mexico note General Rincon and 400 troops in revolt, aligning with former federal soldiers at Salina Cruz to seize the isthmian rail line.
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Morning Journal Special
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Puerto Mexico
General Rincon
Salina Cruz
War press chief says no new operations to report
Captain Davis in charge of the press bureau states there is nothing to communicate about the operations of the British and French armies.
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Davis
Russians Launch Vigorous Offensive in Galicia
Paris dispatch reports the Russian war office says Russian forces in Galicia have begun a vigorous offensive. After successful engagements near a censored location they advance, now about twenty miles from that town, while German units retreat toward Koenigsberg.
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London
P.m
War Office
Galicia
Koenigsberg
War Bulletins From The Front Across The Globe
The Russian embassy reports Allenstein in East Prussia fallen to Russian forces after repelling German reinforcements. In Galicia, a Russian advance continues and an Austrian regiment is decimated. The first French hospital ship reaches Southampton with 200 wounded from Mons. Paris casualty lists include Fernando Aillères and D Ailleres. Apears a Paris buffet aids needy actors. Von Rex departs Tokyo for Yokohama amid quiet crowds and police. Paris reports officers casualties with Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Mahon among the dead in Alsace.
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Uritigh
Germany
Ciottliel von Jagow
Belgium
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The
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Poland
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Allenstein
East Prussia
Koenigsberg
Galicia
Lomion
Reuter
French War Office
Patrick Mahon
Alsace
Marshal MacMahon
Tempe
Philippe Millet
English and French censors clash over war news
Paris reports both the English and French censors are active on allied news. English censors cut parts of war office communications in Paris while French censors delay House of Commons announcements about army affairs. French censorship appears less severe for news originating in France.
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War Office
House of Commons
England
France
Washington Aug 28 Weather Forecast
The forecast notes generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday for New Mexico.
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Washington
New Mexico
Senate Debates Omnibus Trust Bill and Seamen's Service Amendments
The Senate convened at 11 am to resume debate on an omnibus trust bill and planned a Democrats caucus on legislative program. House amendments to the seamen's service bill were disputed and conferees were appointed. Senator Norris, in executive session, continued his opposition to the confirmation of Attorney General McReynolds to the Supreme Court.
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McReynolds
Supreme Court
Brussels May Lose Art Treasures to Germany
A Reuters dispatch from Ostend reports that only 200000 of a 40000000 dollar German wartime levy on Brussels has been paid. If the balance is not settled, Germany threatens to seize pictures and works of art from the Brussels museum.
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Brussels
Germany
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Ostend
Forty newspaper men gather for first war office afternoon briefing
Paris reporters assemble at the war office at 3 pm for the first afternoon announcement. The event marks the start of a regular briefing for war updates and policy statements.
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Paris
War Office
Conference report debates postal savings bill and marine hearings
At noon the conference report on extending the postal savings law was debated. The marine committee began hearings on a bill to establish a merchant marine but postponed hearings for Secretary Mc Adoo and Representative Underwood until tomorrow. A final vote was agreed for the senate war risk insurance bill Saturday. Adjourned at 5 50 p m to noon Saturday.
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Marine Committee
McAdoo
Underwood
General Villa Denies Future Plans In Valley Stop
During a two hour stop in the Mim bres Valley, General Villa addressed citizens denying any disclosed future plans. He spoke as constitutionalist chief and urged patriotic support during the visit.
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Mimbres Valley City
Villa Train Stop Brings Warm Greetings in Deming
General Francisco Villa and staff halted in Deming for two hours with breakfast and a band concert. Villa spoke of uniting Mexicans and urged forgetting old animosities while welcoming American goodwill and future peace efforts with the United States.
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Villa
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