British Defeat at St Quentin Deepens Front in WWI
Berlin dispatches report Kaisers troops advancing far into France with a decisive battle believed underway. St Quentin lies 80 miles from Paris, 20 miles south of Cambrai, near the Somme boundary as British lines retreat before German cavalry masses.
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Department of Somme
Russians Claim Victory Over Austria in Poland Raid
London reports a St Petersburg dispatch stating Austrian forces pushed to seize the Russian left flank in Poland near Kielce to ease pressure on German troops in Prussia. A major battle followed with heavy losses for the Austrians, while Russians claim victory and surround Konigsberg with credible but unconfirmed reports.
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St Petersburg
Times
Poland
Prussia
Kielce
Galicia
Lemberg
Allenstein
Hibing
Marienburg
Konigsburg
Konigsberg
Russian Victories Reported in East Prussia Advance
Washington reports from the London foreign office describe Russian operations in Prussia. East Prussia is rapidly overrun with much of the region already in Russian hands. German forces of three army corps and several divisions have been defeated and suffer heavy losses. Russian troops are 39 kilometers from Lemberg and the Serva army.
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London Foreign Office
Prussia
East Prussia
Lemberg
Servida
Headquarters Move Reported to Zalievo for Embassy Dispatch
Official dispatch notes headquarters have moved forward to Zalievo in relation to a today update for the French embassy. The report cites ongoing coordination between local authorities and the embassy to establish a streamlined liaison point.
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Zalievo
Italy to Send Ultimatum to Austria Over Mobilization
Paria correspondent reports Italy will present an ultimatum to Austria demanding explanation for mobilization on the Fallan frontier. A brief response period is set, and Italian troops are expected to move toward Trieste shortly after.
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Like Madmen Germans Rushed At Sure Death In Trenches
A British letter from the front describes brutal trench fighting near Vons ars with German infantry in solid squares and cavalry charges. Shells and bullets rain as mounted troops sweep trenches, a fierce day of combat ending with German efforts repelled and British lines holding.
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London
Loftus
England
Vons Ars
Ereter
Thirty British Survivors of French Battle Anniversary
A Boulogne dispatch recounts a wounded British soldier claiming to be one of thirty survivors from a company of about 7 600 or 2 000 troops wiped out by German artillery. He describes a seven day forward and retreat, dawn seeing only about thirty men left, and the near annihilation amid shrapnel and Maxim fire with the German artillery finally easing as dawn arrived.
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London
Boulogne
Warda
Madame Slifer Reports Fund for War Sufferers
Madame Slifer chairs a relief drive for war sufferers in France with a growing Atlanta branch. Subscriptions from many residents and local businesses total around 2990 dollars, sent to the French ambassador via Mr Sam Walker.
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Don Farree
Francaise
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W Od Edwards
T D Anderson
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Musso
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Harvey Anderson
Eleanor Wal
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Goldenith
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Robinson
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Keifer
Bizlena
Stovall
Tusserand
Sam Walker
Germans Mounted Artillery on Red Cross Ambulances
London August 29 The Daily Mall Boulogne correspondent reports at Tournal that 6009 German cavalry overwhelmed 700 British troops. British held until relief never came. German losses were high. Ambulances with mounted quick firers allegedly turned the tide. About 300 survivors retreated after a brutal, lengthy fight.
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Mall
Boulogne
Tournal
Rorkes Drift
Magerefontein
Tournai
Aland
Red Cross
Hugh
Millions of Foreigners in U S Eligible for Military Duty
Washington reports from the Census Bureau estimate about 1,500,000 non naturalized men over 21 residing in the United States are potentially subject to military service. The figures break down by country of origin and show how many could be called by various European nations and others in wartime.
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Washington
United States
Belgium
Germany
Austria Hungary
Great Britain and Ireland
Canada
Russia
Finland
France
Italy
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Portugal
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Spain
German diplomat denies atrocities amid war claims
New York August 39 Count Von Bernstorff the German ambassador to the United States returned from Washington and issued a statement denying atrocities by the German army. He said the accusations are shameful and that German traditions forbid such acts, arguing civilians in combat zones share blame. He defended German actions in Belgium, denied German ships were destroyed, and stressed reliance on American neutrality while noting damage to American interests from cable cuttings.
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France
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Germany
Toni
Holland
Zonne She O
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Amsterdam
Maurice J. Bund
University of Pennsylvania
Gottingen
Garman
America
Emperor of Austria Reported Quite Well After War Begins
Vienna reports Emperor Franz Joseph remains in good health and has worked all day since the war began. He held a prolonged audience with the prime minister and received several high officials including counts and barons. He also exchanged telegrams with Emperor William.
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Rancia
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Teopel
von Berhtold
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Wemster Tesersiat
A Menadorff
Polly Dietrichstein
Men from Louvain Sent to Harvest the Crops
The Ostend correspondent reports that all able bodied men of Louvain have been sent by train to Germany to aid in harvesting crops. Monsignor Caerraets, vice rector of the University of Louvain, is named among prominent residents shot by the Germans.
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Ostend
Reiters
Monsimnor Caerraets
University of
Louvain
Loaain
Germany
View Type of Siege Gun to Be Used on Antwerp
An Antwerp report describes the use of new heaviest siege guns for bombardment. The city is under siege with forts and positions shelled frequently as Belgian and French troops counterattack. Refugees report massive displacement and civilian casualties while efforts to help travelers and refugees continue amid German mobilization and border movement.
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London
Daily News
Rotterdam
Manes
Germany
Reuters
Valines
Partiatl
Heyst Opden Berge
Samar
Prince Albert III Lands From Fleet in Scotland After Wounding
Prince Albert III son of King George reportedly landed August 9 at Aberdeen with injuries from the Irish fleet aboard the hospital ship Rotllutoda. Reports say he was taken to a hospital as his condition was described as serious. The British admiralty stated England has no ships in the North Sea, and no further details on the incident were released.
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Prince Albert III
Aberdren
Scotland
Rot Llutoda
Iquia
Prince Albert
George
Nursom
Albert
Apnemdict
Jandel
Seland
Angiery
Sine 1
Collingawood
London
Salreau
Tngland
North Sea
Adie
Fiajind
Charrel
Mina Lasing
Opera season canceled as Chicago singers join war
Chicago Grand Opera announces no performances next season as many singers are drawn into European conflict. Manager Bernard Ulrich cables contracts canceled. Prime principals abroad include Mauratore tenor Crabbé and Moe Hubedeau bass. Chorus men mobilized with Italian army. women say war abroad prevents them from singing.
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Chicago Grand Opera Company
Bernard Ulrich
Mr Lirich
M Mauratore
Mr Crabbé
Moe Hubedeau
Europe
Germans Clever Ruse Traps British Troops At Front
A British officer reports a Stritan cavalry regiment suffered heavy losses in a German ruse. The battery appeared unaware, so a cavalry charge down the valley was ordered, but concealed concertina wire blocked the advance and many horses and men fell before the front ranks were warned.
Russian bullets drop German dirigible over Mlawa
A Reuters report from St Petersburg states a German dirigible bombarded Mlawa railway station near the Russian Poland border and was shot down by Russian fire. The airship carried eight crew and armaments, including quick-firing weapons and explosives.
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St Petersburg
Mlawa
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Poland
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