Fortified Vistula line and Austro-Italian theater report
Dispatches claim strong fortifications along the Vistula as Russian advances proceed and the Austrian fortress of Cattaro in Dalmatia is destroyed by allied fleets. Reports from Nish detail Servian Montenegrin offensives against Austrians with heavy casualties, while a Swiss businessman notes Strassburg garrison losses at Sehermeck where 5,500 Germans entered and 1,800 survived.
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Vistula
Cattaro
Dalmatia
Nish
Strassburg
Sehermeck
France Faces New Battle Determining Its Fate in War
Paris reports a renewed battle between Maubeuge and Donon with Meuse troop redeployments and possible Alsace withdrawal to secure overall victory. French British forces hold near Givet and Ardennes roads while Lorri ne offensives from Grand Couronne de Lônc h and south of Lunéville continue, with heavy cannonading fading at Nancy.
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Paris
War Office
Veuse
Givet
Vleuse
Ardennes
Joffre
Smth
Virton
Lorraine
Grand Couronne de “Ancs
Luneville
Nancy
Remarkable French Allied Stand Amid War Turmoil
The article notes renewed French morale after a three day battle, gaps in the Fifteenth corps filled, and a brilliant counter attack in the Valley of Vezouze. Algerian and Senegalez riflemen clash with Prussian guard in hand to hand fighting as Belgians and the English cooperate against German advances near Lille Roubaix Tourcoing and Douai.
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Vezouze
West Prussia
Germany
Lille Roubaix
Tourcoing
Doua
British Hold Off Germans After Bold Retirement
British premier informs Commons that Sir John French’s force withdrew to a new position after hard marching and fighting. Casualties exceed 2000, but troops are reported in good spirits. Paris dispatch denies Namur fallen and confirms ongoing movement with heavy German resistance at Nancy and in Galicia against Austrian units.
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London
John French
Agquith
House of Commons
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris
Namur
Namur Doubt Lingers Over German Advance and British Casualties
London reports suggest uncertainty over Namur while Kitchener warns of a prolonged war. British casualties rise mainly from retreat as German and French positions exchange claims. French and German lines show a broader northern offensive with cavalry advances near Lille and Tourcoing Roubaix, signaling a possible wide turning move.
Battle around Belfort and Epinal described in Telegraph
A Telegraph report states two British army corps faced two German corps and a cavalry division for 36 hours near Belfort and Epinal. Casualties were about 8 percent of those engaged, not heavier than expected given the duration and strength of the fight.
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Daily Telegraph
Germany Orders Boys Aged 16 to 19 Trained for War
London reports official news bureau notices from August 22 and 24 stating German papers publish orders for boys aged 16 to 19 to undergo musketry and military training. Retired officers will serve as instructors in the program.
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London
Advance of All German Armies Toward Paris
Berlin reports capture of KamAR and five forts with bombardment continuing on four others. A consolidated German advance toward Paris is probable, with the Semoy, Longwy, and much of the Belgian French frontier under German control. French army under General Joffre fragmented. crown prince’s forces push west of Longwy. Meuse river area in German hands. English cavalry repelled.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Nauen
Germany
Sayville
Kamar
Washington
Paris
Semoly
Longwy
Sayville E I
Bat
Luneville
Joffe
Crown Princes
Duke of Wurtemburg
Belgium
Semois
Meuse
Maubeuge
Samois Longwy
Gieater
Beleo
Fall of Namur Reported By British War Office
British War Office announced the fall of Namur, fortified capital of Namur province, amid heavy fighting in eastern Flanders and Hainaut. Reports describe surrounding German forces, Belgian defensive forts, and ongoing battles near Courtrai Anzeghem Charleroi and Ostend with casualties on both sides.
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British War Office
Lille
East Flanders
Qudenarde
Renux
Courtril
Anzeghem
Oudenarde
Peronnes
Ons
Pinche
Wateshem
London
Aublol
Namur
Brussels
Germany
War Information Bureau
Liege
Fiest
Generil Henri Alexia Brialment
St Herbert Sudosge
Suarlea
Cogneler
Esa
Daye Waiveret
Matonne Marchevelette
Fmtnes
Express
Outend
Hainaut
Belgium
Fren
Charlerel
Fleures
Meuse
Hug
German Army Corps Flees Before the Russian Advance
A Russian embassy account details August battles in eastern Prussia. German units retreated in haste as Russians captured towns like Johannisburg and Ortelsburg, seized bridges over the Angerapp, and forced enemy losses including artillery and prisoners.
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New York
Prussia
Zist
Lyk
Gumbinnen
Goldap
Arts
Angerapp
Darkehmon
Anserapp
Johannisburg Ortelsburg
Vitlinberg
Soldvn
Nelp
Stars and Stripes Parade With French Colors in Paris
Paris August 25 American volunteers marching in Paris with the French tricolor as they travel to Rouen under French officers. The 200 strong corps, many born to German and Alsatian parents, sing Kee doodle and La Marseillaise, receive flowers and bat salutes from Americans and French as they proceed to St Lazarre station to board trains for the north.
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Paris
Corps of
St Lazarre
Rouen
Decis
United States
British Fire Harshly Decimates German Assaults at Mons
Paris dispatch reports British infantry cool and deadly in front of Mons with steady rifle fire as Germans suffer heavy losses. A German prisoner said they never expected such resistance. Report notes humor in Allied dialects amid the fighting.
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London
Paris
Central News
Senda
Mons
Local Weather Summary for Georgia
Thundershowers expected Wednesday and Thursday across Georgia. Local report notes temperatures and rainfall: lowest and highest temperatures and mean temperatures, with normal values and rainfall in the past 24 hours. Excess and deficiency since month start and year start are reported.
Germans Fear Russian Cavalry Press Reports from St Petersburg
Telegraphed dispatch from St Petersburg notes Russian soldiers pressing toward Prussia with determination. Mounted guards show losses but infantry advances satisfy commanders. German officers lament rifle accuracy and equipment while praising artillery. experts compare to Russo Japanese War and question German cavalry tactics.
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Lemion
St Petersburg
Reuter
Prussia
Canada mobilizes second expeditionary force for front
Ottawa reports a second Canadian force for foreign service is forming amid high volunteer mood after British action on the Belgian frontier. About 34000 infantry are in Valcartier camp, with 20000 called, and authorities will train and add to reach a second division as large as the first for Europe by mid September. The Princess Patricia light infantry will depart Ottawa Friday and Montreal Saturday, the first unit to leave for the front.
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Ottawa
Branco
Canada
Valcartier
Cartier
Thea
Europe
Princess Patricia Light Infantry Regiment
Montreal
British and German combat ends shift focus to railway station
The first series of clashes ends and the Seve of Interest moves to the Paris railway hub where wounded British soldiers are being moved. The handling of the wounded is praised as organized and dignified as crowds of Americans and French cheer arrivals. Cardinal Bourne and Cardinal Gasqust bless British troops dining with Irish Catholic soldiers, who kneel in gratitude.
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Ane Handelsbland Azys
Liege
Eity
Willliam II
Europe
Osterd
Sivas
Bing
Orgush Trish
Scateh
Bill
Erich
Lhlans Ag
Eri Rks
Ltlans
Piris
England
Switzerland
Boulogne
Paris
Bourne
Westminister
Gasqust
London
Rome
Turkey May Enter Europe Conflict Amid Balkan Tensions
Washington reports an acute Balkan crisis over Turkey possibly entering the European war. German cruisers Goeben and Breslau are still under German crews in Turkish territory. If Turkey sides with Germany, neutrals fear broader Allied escalation. American missions and diplomats monitor Turkish moves with caution.
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Washington
Balkan States
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Russia
Dardanelles
Breslau
Trance
Germany
Austria
Italy
Hussia
Servia
Greece
Bulgaria
United States
Morgan Thau
Amercans
Fanland
Turkish Forum
Sulu Diate
Considera
Murganthas
Hin
Uiolina and
Tennesses
Walers
North Carella
Europe
Prince Arthur Enters Active Service and Christens Son
Prince Arthur of Connaught prepares for active service and christens his infant son Alastair Arthur that evening. War Secretary Kickener bans gifts of wine or spirits to troops at the front.
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Christens
London
Prince Arthur of
Conniuaht
Alastair Arthur
Kickener
Belgian Miners Murdered as German Shield Strategy
At Charleroi German troops forced Belgian miners who had just left a mine to march at the front of their advance. all were killed. Similar methods were reported in Montdur Marchionne in Hainaut where German forces advanced under fire from French guns. Three Germans were shot at Charleroi prison amid claims of Red Cross protections.
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Snaeskerka
Ostend
Leffinghae
Charleroi
Red Cross
The Biggest Canned Foods Sale Opens Today
A grocery sale promotes massive savings with 10¢ to 15¢ per can values. Featured items include Tomatoes, Sorn No 2 Corn, Early June Peas, Large Lima Beans, Succotash No 2, Lye Hominy, and Sunbeam Pork and Beans. Limited stock, prices set to 12¢ to 20¢ per can. buyers urged to choose their own assortment today before prices rise.
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Wast Kitchener
Houses of Lords
Reough
French War Office
Mellnes
Tourcoing- Roubaix
Calley
St Die
Belfort
Epina
South Broad ST
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State of Rr
Wratmer
Atlanta
Birmingham
Charleston
Chicago
Galveston
Jacksonville
Kangag City
Knoxville
Lauisville
Emphis
Mobile
Nashville
Libby
Aes
Gray & Haley
Wall Paper
Luckie Street Bell
Ivy
South
Luddew & Bates Scatusa
Peachtree Street
KEITH
Great Leon
Sapho Barnard
Lon Anger
Conkley Harvey
Dunlevy
Carlton
Davis
Dare Brothers
Midlothian
Charles Dickens
Curiosity Shop
Atlante Aga
Bacon Armour
Imit
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