Russians Fight on in Warsaw as German Push Persists
Berlin reports place German bridgeheads south of Warsaw and success to the west of Ivanogorod while Austrians take Leczna and fight near Chelm. Russian lines near Warsaw hold though artillery shortages drive retreat amid heavy German and Austrian gains across the frontline.
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Warsaw
Berlin
Ivangorod
von Mackensen
Leczna
Chelm
Courland
Lomza
von Buelow
Airships Drop 25 Bombs on Strassburg
A flotilla of British and French aeroplanes attacked Strassburg today dropping 25 bombs. The extent of damage from the explosions is not yet known. Strassburg is the capital of Alsace Lorraine, about 80 miles southeast of Metz.
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Strassburg
Paris
Geneva
Havas
Allsace-Lorraine
Metz
No Peace for Russia Till Victory Is Achieved
Petrogad reporting from London notes the Duma adopted resolutions declaring Russia will not seek peace until victory is complete. The body pledged national effort to sustain the war and Michael V. Rodzianko of Ekaterinoslav was re elected president of the Duma by 296 to 24.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
Duma
Michael V. Rodzianko
Ekaterino- Slav
Italian Army Statement Reports Battles at Cadorna Valley
The general headquarters reports massed batteries demolishing enemy defenses in the valleys of Cadorna. It says the enemy attempted an offensive on Medatta peak but was repulsed with heavy losses, and on the 2nd launched a fog aided surprise attack elsewhere.
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Paris
Cadorna
Carnia
Medatta
War Office dispatch reports limited artillery action on front
The war office announces less activity along the front with a spirited Argonne struggle using petards and grenades. No front changes, two German mines before Vauquois caused no trench damage, and bombardments hit the Forest of Apremont and Ban de Sapt.
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Paris
War Office
Argonne
St. Hubert
Vauquois
Apremont
Ban-de-Sapt
German Army Claims Western Front Gains and Prisoners
Berlin reports from German army headquarters state that in the western theatre the English position near Hooge captured July 30 remains in German hands. They say in Champagne mines west of Perthes and Souain opened gaps and borders of the craters were occupied. In the Argonne northwest of Fourche-Paris German forces captured trenches and took 60 prisoners, plus four officers and 163 men in a bayonet attack, along with two machine guns.
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Berlin
London
Hooge
Champagne
Perthes
Souain
Argonne
Fourche-Paris
Austrian GeneralHQ says battles between Vistula and Bug yield German retreat
An official Vienna statement notes continued heavy fighting from the Vistula to the Bug with new successes. It reports German troops pressed near Leczna and northwest of Chelm, breaking their line and retreating northward at dawn from defended positions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
Tribune
Innsbruck
Poland
Komorova
Mazowieckie
Brok
Narew
Bug
Orz
von Woyrsch
Archduke Joseph Ferdinand
Vistula
Ivangorod
Nova Alexandria
Vosges
Schratzmannele
Lingekopf
Barrenkopf
Etain
Mitau
Poniewesch
Shavli
Wobolniki
Subocz
Lomza
Warsaw
Woyrsch
von Koevess
von Mackensen
Nowa Alexandria
Leszna
Zalin
Chelm
Leczna
Lublin
Vienna
London
Baltic Cannonading Report Amid War Front Updates
Copenhagen reports cannonading off Gothland as Russian fleet seeks to hinder German landings on Courland coast. German transport sunk by a Russian submarine. Russians retreat west of Ivangorod after Allied victory. Italian battles cause heavy losses near Gorizia and Monte Selbusi. Carinthian frontier repulse at Gellen Kofel. Monte Cristallo patrols clash with 29 enemy casualties.
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Copenhagen
Baltic
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Gothland
Courland
Leczna
Ivangorod
Vistula
Galicia
Krn
Gorizia
Palazzo
Monte Selbusi
Gellen Kofel
Ploeken
Monte Cristallo
British land crest gains in Gallipoli Dardanelles
British forces report success on August 2 as the Tasmanian Post area is reinforced. Australian and New Zealand troops bombarded Turkish trenches, mined sections, and bayoneted a position, killing at least 70 Turks and improving the British line on the ridge.
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London
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Ian Hamilton
Tasmania
American Ship Pass of Balmaha Seized by German Prize Crew
The Pass of Balmaha arrived at Cuxhaven with a German submarine officer aboard as prize crew. The captain was forced to alter course toward the British coast but complied with orders and entered Cuxhaven. A British prize crew hid aboard. the ship carried cotton bound for Archangel after leaving New York on June 24.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. I
Pass of Balmaha
Cuxhaven
Archangel
Russia
New York
Mexicans Face Invasion If War Persists Says Opinion
A Wilson plan seeks Pan American help to end the Mexican crisis and may impose an arms embargo on revolting factions. Conference at the State Department settles on relief of food in Mexico City and railroad safety, with possible US and Latin American intervention. Funston reports border raids as troops guard Brownsville. no new regiments planned.
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United States
Wilson
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Lansing
State Department
Washington Administration
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
China
General Gonzales
Silliman
Associated Press
Gonzales
Carranza
American Red Cross
New Orleans
C. J. O'Connor
Red Cross
Breckenridge
War Department
Scott
Funston
Ferguson
Texas
Brownsville
Marlowe Says Julia Marlowe Will Never Return to Stage
E H Sothern states his wife Julia Marlowe is broken in health and will not appear on stage again despite rest and care. He says she will be restored to health but will not risk further stage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
N C Norris of Brockton Dies by Own Action
Brockton August 3 Nelson C Norris a retired real estate dealer living at 153 Summer Street committed suicide at his home tonight by inhaling illuminating gas.
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Brockton
Nelson C. Norris
Summer Street
Heavy Fighting on British Front Near Ypres
Telegraphs from Courtrai report heavy fighting near Ypres with large guns and mining explosions heard for hours. A steady stream of wounded arrived from Hooge, most suffering shrapnel wounds.
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Amsterdam
Holland
London
Ypres
Courtrai
Belgium
Hooge
Remedy for Summer Catarrh and Hay Fever
A home remedy cautions readers to obtain Parmint double strength from a druggist and mix with hot water and sugar to make a relief for nasal congestion runny nose eye watering sneezing and throat irritation. The article urges sufferers to try the easy low cost treatment.
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Artois
Alsace
Flanders
Sir Tians Hamilton
Oregon
Sunday Post
Tion
Ranza
Barstenkopf
Linge
Souchez
Soissons
Narew-Bug
Great Britain
Rotterdam
Washington
Scarbitz
Forcella-Cianialot
Marlborgath
Canso
Monte Seibusi
America
New England
Sheraton
Wee Sheraton
Highboy
Sheraton Mhg
Origina Price
Wanoaany
Jordan Marsh Company
Apestry
Ayyteters
Marlowe
N. C. Norris
Nantucket
Mazda
Corn Products Refining Co
Ahern & Cahoon
Boston
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