Japanese Declare War on Germany in Far East
Emperor declares war on Germany on August 23 signaling a full start to hostilities in the Far East. Germany’s envoy received passports as Japan orders land and sea operations. Austria’s Kaiserin Elisabeth reportedly sails to neutral port. policy toward Austria remains flexible unless insulted.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Kiaochow
Far East
Count von Rex
Kaiserin Elizabeth
Tsing Tau
Austria
Foreign Office
Half or World at War
London reports that more than half the world is involved in the great war as of 1912 estimates. It notes 28.98 million square miles of land under warring powers and colonies, about 895 million people within those zones, implying almost any land or sea could become a battlefield.
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London
Europe
Whitaker
London Almanac
Baltic Brings Refugees to New York from War Zone
New York reports the White Star liner Baltic docked Saturday from Liverpool and Queenstown with 2,120 passengers and about 6,000 sacks of mail. Among them are over 1,500 American refugees who reached the coast after hardships, with 700 of 1,100 steerage Americans cut off from cabins. Passengers complain of crowded quarters and inconveniences aboard.
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New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Swiss Army Mobilization Declared A Precaution
A Swiss legation statement in Washington says Switzerland has mobilized about 300000 men including elites and landwehr. The move is described as a precautionary measure not due to any immediate threat, aimed at preserving territorial inviolability through trained forces and war preparations.
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Washington
Swhva
Swiss Federal Council
Switzerland
Landwehr
Landsturm
Congress Considers War Impact On Commerce And Refugees
Washington reports Congress remains focused on the war in Europe and its economic effects. Commerce is the main issue as fighting at sea and abroad strains trade while executive departments manage American refugees fleeing the conflict.
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Washington
Europe
Congress
Commerce
Inden British Wars Seize Prizes at Port May Return to Germans
British reprisals have seized prize vessels and brought them to port, with some ships possibly returned to German owners when hostilities end.
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de Port
Russians Report Heavy German Losses In East Prussia
Grand Duke Nicholas said battles August 17 to 21 were fierce with Russian troops advancing along a forty verst front. Russians captured goldapp and Ayres, German retreats near Lyck resembled a roll, German forces evacuated Willenberg area, and an armistice request to bury dead was refused.
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Nicholas
East Prussia
Goldapp
Ayres
Lyck
Willenberg
Hurgade
Ravarusse
Gumbinnen
Battle For Seven Days Ends In Servian Victory
Paris reports the seven day clash on the frontier between Shabazz and Los nitza ends with a decisive Servian victory. Austrian forces retreat across the Drina as French artillery opens fire at the bridges. Servians seize prisoners, guns, ambulances, and equipment in the pursuit.
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Paris
Shabazz
Losnitza
Kragujevatz
Henry Barby
Paria Journal
Drina
Entombment of Pope Pius X at St Peters
The funeral rites for Pope Pius X were held Saturday at sunset in St Peters Basilica. About 1,000 attendees witnessed the ceremony, including diplomatic representatives, Roman prelates, and the aristocracy. The pontiff rests in a cypress coffin with a gold cross inside an oak casket, surrounded by candles.
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Pius X
St. Peters
Catafalque
Apo Ela
Holy Sea
Federals clash near Torreon in Mexican action
From Chihuahua City officials report General Pascual Orozco with several hundred volunteers fought the Zaragoza brigade of General Villa’s division near Torreon. No details were released. The constitutionalists reportedly pursue the forces of Orozco amid deep hostility.
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Texas
Pascual Orozco
Zaragoza
Villa
Ramon Melina
Torreon
Chihuahua City
Constitutionalista
Orozco
Tre
Bla
Crown Prince Joins Absalon Cadet Corps In Sailor Path
Copenhagen reports that the half year old crown prince, after securing his father’s consent, becomes a cadet on the Absalon. He will serve as any other cadet, aiming to pursue a sailor’s career.
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Copenhhagen
Absalon
Washington Proposal Seeks Suspension of Mineral Claim Laws
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Thomas aims to suspend the retirement of the assessment laws over mineral claims for the year. The move seeks relief for miners facing compliance costs while addressing ongoing policy concerns.
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Washington
Lolé le
Carranza, Mexico's Revolutionary Leader, Becomes President
General Vernastiano Carranza entered Mexico City at noon amid vast crowds estimated over 150,000. He rode with his staff, escorted by guards of honor, while the city presented flowers and cries of support for the constitutional government. The mayor delivered the city keys as the provisional government awaits full organization and diplomatic attendance. Leopoldo Dina Ceballos has been arrested at Toluca.
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Mexico City
Vernastiano Carranza
Atecapodsalco
National Palace
Carranza
Atzcapotzalco
Sonora
John R. Silliman
Wilson
Senor Moreno
Alfonso
Leopoldo Dina Ceballos
Toluca
Grand Duke of Baden Serves Under German War Lord
Among the German sovereigns serving under their war lord the Kaiser stands the crend duke of Baden as part of the ruling elite during the ongoing conflict.
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Baden
Keiser
Crend Duke
Miners Union Ends Strike in Nanaimo Meeting
A mass meeting of union miners in Nanaimo resolved to formally call off the strike that began May 1, 1899. The miners were authorized to return to work in the mines.
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Hoouver
Nanaimo
Bomb injures travelers on Waele bound train
Paria A dispatch from Naples to Mawes agency reports a bomb thrown Thursday in the Gret class compartment of the Waele bound for Ramo eqpiises and Salen Banat ue, injuring passengers.
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Paria
Mawes Agency
Naples
Japan urged restraint in Kiaochow ultimatum clash policy
United States issues a formal policy statement on Japan Germany tensions over Kiaochow, stressing neutrality in Europe. It clarifies Japan intends no territorial gain in China, will restore Kiaochow to China, and will consult the United States before acting beyond Kiaochow if China unrest worsens.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Germany
Kiaochow
Kato
Guthrie
Tokio
China
Far East
Wilson Bryan plan on neutrality at cables and wireless stations
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan have drafted a plan on neutrality enforcement at cable and wireless stations. It proposes no cable censorship and maintains strict wireless supervision. The plan, to be submitted to the German chargé d affaires, hinges on German approval for prompt implementation.
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Washington
Wilson
Hrgan
United States
Bryan
Hamil von Haimhausen
Pew
Destroyer Preble sweeps near Alcatraz to shadow Mazatlan
San Francisco reports the U S torpedo boat destroyer Preble patrolling southwest of Alcatraz to guard the Golden Gate entrance. The mission is to ensure the tramp steamer Mazatlan sails out, under the Mexican flag but controlled by the German Frederick Jebsen & Co, with 900 tons of coal still aboard.
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San Francisco
Preble
Alcatras Island
Golden Gate
Watt
Mazatlan
Frm
Frederick Jebsen & Co
Storm Smashes Coast Friday Killing Two In Wake
A severe electrical storm swept the coast Friday killing two people and fatally injuring at least two others while causing extensive property damage across the region. Rescue crews responded as communities assessed the destruction and safety hazards.
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New Haves
Coan
Auch
Coas Wriday
Alfred Filtuc's 1000 foot fall from monoplace near Mineola
Alfred Filtuc of New York City fell about 1000 feet from a monoplace near Mineola. He suffered bruises and lacerations but is expected to live. The incident involved a hempstead area call and rescue attempts as the craft capsized and he survived with injuries.
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Mineola
Alfred Filtuc
New York
America Keeps Out of Conflict Amid German Peace Move
Washington reports the U S government remains determined to avoid involvement in the European war. Emperor William sends a long message via Ambassador Gerard expressing gratitude for U S good offices and cites German views on the Austria Serbia crisis. Japan pressures Germany to evacuate Kiaochou and withdraw its fleet from the Orient as tensions rise.
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Emperor William
Germany
Washington
United States
Japan
Berlin
Gerard
William
Austria
Servia
Wng
Kiaochou
Orient
Cabinet Discusses European War Long Session
Washington cabinet meeting with the president focused on the ongoing European war. The lengthy session extended for hours as officials weighed developments and potential actions amid growing tensions.
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Washington
War erupts as Japan declares war on Germany
Emperor of Japan declares war on Germany as Japanese fleet and land forces mobilize around Kiao Chow. Allied powers face a broad battle line from Mons to the Luxemburg frontier with forts to slow invaders. Russian and Serbian actions are reported along with Allied cautions and mobilization plans.
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Mons
Luxemburg
Paris
Thia Great Line
Japan
Kiao Chow
China
Taing-Ta
Francis Josephia
Liege
Fort Chandefontaine
Grand Duke
Nicholas
East Prussia
Italy
Vienna
Servia
Drina
Trieste
Austria
United States
Contest Raid on Fund Sparks Meeting Over Dam Amendment
Deans and supporters organized to oppose a proposed amendment to the Ferris dam plan. They argue rent from power sites should go to the general treasury rather than the reclamation fund. The meeting aimed to consolidate opposition among near-term house members.
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Ferris Dam
Ie General Treasury
German officers and men sent from Bruges to England
A Reuters dispatch from Bruges reports eighteen German officers and 42 prisoners of war were escorted by gendarmes with fixed bayonets as they left Bruges for England via Dun Kirk.
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London
Reute Telegram Company
Bruges
Dunkirk
England
Washington approves plan to create war risk bureau
Government moves to form a bureau of war risk insurance in the treasury department to cover vessels under the American registry. The measure, linked to European tensions, passed the Senate Friday after debate and directs funding for the new agency and its operations.
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Washington
Eate
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
De Palma Wins Club Trophy At 13.6 MPH Average
Elgin racing notes recount Ralph De Palma driving a German Mercedes to win the fifth annual event. He achieved a sectional average of 13.6 miles per hour, narrowly outperforming rivals as the field reeled under the challenge.
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Elgin
Howe
Ralph de Palma
Mercedes
Samsmann
Forty British and American workers killed in crane collapse
A dispatch to the state department reports that forty British and American workmen perished in the collapse of a concrete building in Ceiba. The incident occurred on a day described as Tris day in Washington. Authorities are investigating the causes and safety violations surrounding the construction disaster.
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Ashington
Trisday
State Department
Wheat cargoes spark Europe trade note
For Europe as pointe with cargoes telling 663 000 bushels of wheat. Beves other veeee ate loadina.
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Europe
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