Germans Die in Fierce Charge on Belgian Forts
Brussels reports a desperate German assault on Fort Seraing near Liege repulsed with heavy losses. Four German officers in disguises among captured spies, and reports of German regrouping on the Ourthe banks. Allied morale described as cheerful though fronts remain tense as Meuse detachments move west.
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Brussels
London
Seraing
Liede
Prince William of Lippe
Belgium
Liege
Ourthe
Joseph Joffre
Houffalize
Luxemburg
Struggle for Liege Forts Tense with Bloodshed and Heroism
Yesterday reports describe continuous fighting over Liege forts with heavy bombardment. German efforts to silence fort defenses near the city clash with gallant Belgian resistance.
German Cruiser Fled From British Warship in Sea Battle
Norwegian steamer Lowland reports a clash about 250 miles north of San Salvador between four British cruisers and a German cruiser. Capt Terjesen says the German fled after heavy shelling, several shots falling near the Lowland. Details on damage were unavailable.
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Boston
San Salvador
Terjesen
Lowland
Banes
Cuba
Iwest
Belgians Wounded In Great Numbers Reported
London reports from John Clarkson of Chicago that Belgian casualties are extensive. He witnessed a train of wounded at Brussels and says hospitals, factories, and convents are pressed into service. German prisoners arriving at Antwerp drew crowds but appeared in good condition. Prices were fixed by authorities and profiteers punished. few Americans remained.
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London
John Clarkson
Chicago
Antwerp
Wi Clarkson
Carkson Vee
Son of Bieberstein Killed in Battle Near Genavise
The son of Baron Marschall von Bieberstein, former German ambassador at Constantinople, was killed in a fight near Genavise in the French department of Wourthe-Et-Moselle on August 5. Belgian territory around Greze reported cleared of German troops except some Uhlands who had lost their way. Reported from Paris via London.
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Marschall von Bieberstein
Constantinople
Genavise
Wourthe-Et-Moselle
Greze
Paris
Uugust
London
First French Reservists in Atlanta Leave for France
Thirty five French reservists led by Dr L Lavedan left Atlanta for New York to sail to France. They were recruited in Atlanta by Professor J May French consul, with priests and other locals joining en route. The party includes Jacques Artaud and Albert Thomas among others. Marseillaise sung at Terminal Station as representatives from Greece and England observed.
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Atlanta
France
L. Lavedan
New Orleans
New York
J . May
New You
Jacques Artaud
Ferand Dous Francois le Teder
Albert Thomas
Joseph Daumette
Atelanta
B Bellama
Order of St Anthony
Birminisham
South
May
W F Claris
Viflades
Greece
W "Demney
Charlas Londons
Cyril Brantgrove Smith
J Richards
AP Levy
Peter Bernard
Russians dislodge Austrians at Zalotehe in Galicia
St Petersburg August 11 Russian general staff says Russian troops drove a large Austrian force from Zalotehe entrenched village in Austrian Galicia southwest of Radzigiloff in Volhynia The Rumans sabred a section of the Fifteenth vian infantry while the Thirteenth san Lancera and the Thurty third san Landwehr fled in disorder Austrians evacuated Radgiviloff after the success no other major engagements reported London August 13 Austrian troops occupy Mienhow in Rus wan Poland near the border after defeating a Cossack force whose losses are about 400 killed and wounded while Austrian losses are about 140 wounded
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St. Petersburg
Lon
Zalotehe
Austrian Galicia
Radzigiloff
Volhynia
Rumans
Vian
San Lancera
San Landwehr
Radgiviloff
London
Vienna
Amsterdam
Mienhow
Ruswan
Poland
Opera Stars Marooned In Europe War Call Threatens Cast
Many noted opera performers from Atlanta are stranded abroad with limited prospects to return to the United States. Toscanini and Caruso are in Italy under reservist duty, while Rudolph Berger and other German singers serve in the army. French and Russian eligible artists may join forces abroad. Met offices report little contact since July 1933, and there is talk of combined tours by Metropolitan, Chicago, and Boston companies as star performers face war or travel disruptions.
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Atlanta
America
The
Review
New York
Toscanini
Caruso
Italy
Reservista
Rudolph Berger
Dinh Gilly
Leon Pethter
Paolo Ananian
Karl Jorn
Agamo Didu
Russia
Europe
Metropolitan
Chicago
Boston
Bulgaria Declares Strict Neutrality Amid War Readiness
Premier Radoslavoff announced Bulgaria will observe strict neutrality while taking measures to repel frontier violations. A state of war was proclaimed to enable government preparations to guard borders against incursions.
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Sofa
London
Duiam
Radoslavoff
Jin
Sotranie
Bulgaria
Martial law enforced in Paris tightens controls
Paris August 11 via London 6 20 a m Martial law is being more rigorously enforced in the city daily authorities seek to curb the spread of important news and tap telephone lines Calls are now possible only in French because suspected Germans had been using English The rule irks many English and American residents Myron Herrick the American ambassador was cut off today while trying to talk with friends, more amused than annoyed.
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Paris
London
Myron ‘T Herrick
Birmingham Priest Joins Reservists For Return Home
Father B Bellama of Birmingham, a Catholic priest, left Atlanta on Tuesday with Reserve units bound for their home country in a mobilization amid wartime service.
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B Bellama
Birmingham
Atlanta
Hbrenck
Servia and Montenegro join forces as Austrians retreat
A Serb delegation reported seven Austrian invasion attempts failed with retreats to their frontier. Nish telegraph states Serbia-Hungary treaties are denounced in the Official Gazette. Montenegrin troops have joined Serbia and several small Austrian-held places have fallen.
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Legation
London
Nish
Servia
Austria-Hungary
Holland Defends Neutrality Amid War Rumors
A Brussels dispatch reports Germany massing forces on the Dutch frontier while Holland vows to uphold strict neutrality. The official gazette proclaims a state of war in Limburg North Brabant Zeeland and parts of Gelderland south of the Waal as tension rises at the Dutch border.
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Hague
Limburg
North Brabant
Zeeland
Gelderland
Waal
London
Brussels
The
Times
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Britain to bar all foreigners from landing
Washington reports that Britain may forbid landing of all foreigners. Secretary Bryan cabled Ambassador Page to verify and protest if true. Dispatches from Christiania and Havre suggest Britain excludes non-British subjects, complicating U S plans to aid Americans stranded abroad as thousands travel on the continent.
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Washington
Great Britain
Bryan
Page
British Foreign Office
Christiania
Norway
Havre
France
England May Allow Neutral Foreigner Landing For Short Wait
British authorities reportedly may not enforce orders against neutral foreigners seeking to land temporarily to await sailing home. The suggestion came as ships prepare to head back to their countries.
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England
Price Drops Listed In Fragmented Ad Copy
Fragmented OCR shows multiple price reductions with items labeled overstate and present values. Some lines indicate discounts from original amounts to new totals such as 2750 to 1375 and 2250 to 1125, while others are incomplete or unclear. The text lacks coherent product names or dates.
One Hundred Fifty Wais ts at 39c Sale Notice
The notice advertises 150 waists priced at 39 cents, previously $1 and more, noted as mussed or soiled but salvageable by laundry. Organdies battistes madras and percales in white checks and stripes linens in natural color. Many styles and fast sale expected.
House Dresses Sale Shows Deep Reductions
Bargains on house dresses seen with prices $1.50 and $2.95 and a few $4.00 options. Fabrics include chambrays, lawns, and gingham with three quarter length sleeves, V necks, embroidery, and piping. Some styles dropped from $1.50 to $1.00 in clearance.
Nurse Uniforms Offered At Low Prices
An advertisement highlights nurse uniforms in grey and white striped chambray with regulation style. It also promotes house dresses priced at $2.95, described as plain chambray and stripes with three quarter length sleeves.
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Maastricht
EW. ‘Hornung
E. W. Hornung
Exchange Telegraph Company
Nether- Tangs
Tongres
Charleroi
Belghan
Salvador
Bieberstein
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Pha
Czar
Perry Taxi Service
Peachtree and
Decatur Sts
W. B. Callaway
Met
4Th National Bank
Mozley
Mozley Lemon Elixir Co
Britain
Ludden & Bates
Peachtres
Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Co
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