Belgians Claim Great Victory as German Losses Mount
Brussels reports detail a major battle with a large German force repulsed and heavy Kaisers troops losses. French and Belgian forces coordinate with British support. Reports confirm two German cruisers captured by France and expect joint Allied action on the continent with Britain ready to deploy troops.
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Big Navy Battle News Follows Cable Break
London reports the first great war battle around Liege with Belgium defeating Germany. Thousands of invaders killed or wounded. 800 prisoners. News censored in Paris or London delays reach to Boston. Continued on Page 9 First Column.
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Be Ally or Enemy Ultimatum Sent to Italy
Germany issues an ultimatum to Italy stating that neutrality must end and Italy must declare loyalty to the Triple Alliance or risk being considered an enemy by the German Emperor. The warning follows Italy's neutral stance amid growing tensions in Europe.
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Navy may seize Vaterland reported near sea departure
Hamburg American liner Vaterland, the largest steamship afloat, appeared ready to sail as smoke poured from a stack and a tug loomed at its stern in New York on Aug 5. The move was described as a possible seizure by U S authorities with continued coverage on page 9 Fifth Column.
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Vacation Trolley Adds Worcester Service
Limited trolley service now runs to Worcester with accommodations for intermediate points. Cars depart Park Square every 15 minutes. Also notice Burdett Business College opens for September 8 at 18 Boylston Street. Hank becomes an inventor in the next Sunday Post with a color comic.
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War News In Brief Form From World War I Era
German troops invade Belgium near Liege repulsed with heavy losses per Belgian war office. Goeben Breslau and Panther, off Algerian coast, Panther sunk. others captured by British French squadrons. Amphion sinks Koenigen Luise. Wilson offers good offices. Battles reported off Sandy Hook and Scottish coast unverified. German cable cut isolating Germany. Britain to acquire warships. King George calls volunteers. Food fears prompt price controls. German ambassador to leave London. Germans enter Dutch Swiss territory. Russians capture German ships in Black Sea. border clashes with France. Detectives arrest German agents in London. Alsatians shot. Belgian army corps advance. Submarine, liner movements, and port activity noted. Kitchener appointed war secretary. Relief funds and port actions reported. Belgian French cooperation discussed. British troops possibly landing in Belgium. unofficial.
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No Word From Cincinnati Liner as War Fears Grow
Hamburg-American line reports no word from the Cincinnati which sailed from Hamburg on the 29th and is due in Boston Saturday. Boston passengers include Cardinal O Connell. Ernest Franzen, Boston acting manager, expressed uncertainty and cited dangers posed by British warships off the coast. The Cincinnati was the last German liner to leave port before the war.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
National league games dominated by decisive scores with Boston and New York securing shutouts. American action featured Boston, Philadelphia and New York large wins along with other close clashes. New England and Colonial results include Lawrence, Lewiston and Taunton victories amid scattered scores and a Fall River Brockton Rain note.
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Evening sky and notable anniversaries for today
The entry lists moon phases and rise-set times, with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn visible at specified intervals. It notes the 218th day of the year and 46 days left in summer, plus a lamp-out time and a birthday pair Darius and Cyrus Cobb. It also marks John Henry Mears' one-year anniversary of his worldwide trip.
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Boston Area Weather Forecast Brief
Weather forecast for Boston and vicinity: partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with light variable winds. New Englandwide: northern areas fair Thursday, warmer interior Friday, unsettled with possible local showers in southern New England.
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Mrs Woodrow Wilson Near Death After Illness
Mrs Woodrow Wilson lies at the point of death tonight with a four month illness described as a complication of nervous ailments and Brights Disease. Her husband the President and three daughters are at the bedside as physicians say hope for recovery has nearly vanished.
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Lusitania Races for Life Across the Atlantic
The Cunarder Lusitania, with 200 passengers aboard, left New York for Liverpool at 1 55 am amid a German blockade. Oil lamps replaced electric lights as Captain Dow planned 25 knot speed to outrun pursuers. Wireless calls from British cruisers Essex and Lancaster were heard along the coast by 5 pm.
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