Germans Continue Drives to Capture Russian Forces East of Warsaw
Despatches from Petrograd Amsterdam and Geneva report German advances east of Warsaw with large Russian losses and demoralized remnants unable to mount a serious offensive. The Russians evacuated Warsaw and withdrew strategic matériel as Grand Duke Nicholas moved forces to safety, leaving the city in ruin.
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Warsaw
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Geneva
Przemysl
Lemburg
Nicholas
German report on Warsaw fort capture limits booty to 22 officers and 4840 men
The official German account states 22 Russian officers, 4840 men and 17 machine guns were captured at Warsaw. It notes no large cannon or stores were found and suggests a small force remained to delay the advance. German staff remain hopeful of capturing more in eastern drives and report continued fighting north of Chelm and in the Narew River district.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Chelm
Narew River
Plant Juice touted by Worcester street maker in Boston ads
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a fast acting stomach remedy now in Boston. E Schwerin of 22 Worcester Street, a noted thermometer maker, claims four bottles cured his stomach and kidney troubles, praising Plant Juice and urging others to try it at Liggett Drug Store on Washington and Avon streets.
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Boston
E. Schwerin
Worcester Street
Liggett Drug Store
Washington and
Avon Streets
A Graceful Form Without Drugs
A method to slim down without drugs or severe dieting via fifteen or more home baths using Clarks Thinning Salts. Marketed as safe, effective by medical authorities, with availability at Riker Jaynes Liggett’s and other stores. booklet available from Orient Co New York.
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France
Clarks
Riker-Jaynes
Liggett’s
Orient Co
34Th St
New York
War News In Brief Amid World Front Line Actions
Reports from London Petrograd Amsterdam Berlin Rome Paris and Geneva summarize small gains large losses and tactical actions. German claims 4840 soldiers and 22 officers plus 17 machine guns while Italian shells strike Borgo and repulse Austrians near Mt Medatta and Monte Seibusi. French positions at Lingekopf Fecht face violent attacks with mixed results and heavy losses.
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Warsaw
London
Petrograd
Amsterdam
Berlin
Borgo
Mt. Medatta
Monte Seibusi
Rome
Lingekopf
Vosges
Paris
Geneva
von Mackensen
Radomka
Russian retreat and German advances reshape Eastern Front
Despatches report Russians retreating to the eastern side of the Vistula and destroying bridges near Ivangorod as Berlin notes little Warsaw excitement but anticipates a triumphal imperial entry. Riga evacuates with archbishop abandoning the cathedral while Germany widens its eastward sweep toward Kovno Grodno and Brest Litovsk.
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Ivangorod
Warsaw
Petrograd
Vistula
Berlin
Italian General Staff report on Austro Italian front actions
Rome reports heavy batteries struck Borgo station and Val Sugana freight rail traffic. Enemy losses at Mt Medatta in Carnia rise with stubborn attacks. On the Carso plateau the night passed quietly and our artillery shelled infantry near Marcottiniana. Our left wing and centre made slow progress while the right held and advanced positions. The enemy failed to recapture ground on Monte Seibusi, beaten off with heavy losses.
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Rome
Paris
Borgo
Val Sugana
Mt. Medatta
Carnia
Carso
Rupa
Doberdo
Monte Seibusi
Berlin Calm After Warsaw Victory Showing Flags Across City
Berlin reports the fall of Warsaw with subdued public reaction. Flags spread by 4 pm signaling occupation as plans for a civil administration in Warsaw take shape under military oversight, with a prominent German magnate likely to govern and royal house ties discussed.
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Berlin
London
Warsaw
Royal House
French War Office Report On Western Front Activity
The war office reported moderate artillery actions on the western front and ongoing fighting in the Argonne with less enemy intensity. In the Vosges a violent barrage occurred near the Fecht heights including Col du Schratzmannel where Germans were repelled after capturing a blockhouse. An aircraft forced to land near Moulin Sous Toutvent caught fire but pilots were saved.
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Paris
War Office
Argonne
Apremont
Vosges
Fecht
Col du Sc
Germanic allies crown gains with Warsaw occupation
Austrian war office reports that German troops under Prince Leopold of Bavaria have entered Warsaw, capital of Russian Poland, following a string of victories since May, across Galicia and northern and southern Poland and the Baltic provinces.
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Vienna
London
War Office
Dunajec
Galicia
Poland
Baltic
Warsaw
Leopold of Bavaria
Russian Poland
Berlin War News: Warsaw Falls to German Troops
Berlin dispatch reports Warsaw captured by German forces after Bavarian troops broke through ring fortifications. German armies under von Scholz and von Gallwitz pushed toward Ostrov Rozan roads amid fierce Russian resistance. Twenty two Russian officers and 4840 soldiers were taken prisoner, with 17 machine guns seized. German cavalry defeated detachments in Courland.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Warsaw
Prince Leopold
von Scholz
von Gallwitz
LoYnza
Ostrov
Vyszkov
Rozan
Courland
Campaign updates in Eastern Front and Vosges clashes
The report notes 2225 Russian prisoners captured and observers say the situation north of Ivangorod is unchanged. Operations continue between the upper Vistula and the Bug rivers with German cavalry entering Vladimir-Volynsk on the Bug. A new engagement occurs near Lingekopf in the Vosges.
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Genaize
Birski
Oniskizhty
Ivangorod
Vistula River
Bug
Vladimir-Volynsk
Bug River
Vosges
Lingekopf
Russian War Report Details Troop Movements and Front Shifts
An official dispatch from Petrograd via London describes Russian forces falling back to the right bank of the Vistula and blowing bridges. It notes repulsed attacks west of Warsaw, actions on the Narew and Oje fronts, and a Black Sea engagement where torpedo boats sank 37 sailing vessels.
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Petrograd
London
Warsaw
Vistula
Blonie Road
Riga
Missa
Ekau
Poniewsch
Narew
Lomza
Ostrolenka
Rozana
Ostrovo
Oje
Matzievitze
Ivangorod
Bug
Vladimir Wolynek
Kovel
Zlota Lipa
Dniester
Black Sea
Eregli
Chief Letherman Resigns as Boston Post Office Head
The Post Office chief Letherman announces his resignation after 33 years amid political pressure. Inspector A H Pierce is removed. Clerk J O Hobart transfers to regular service in New York. Letherman will relinquish duties when successor S H Morse arrives. The move follows internal investigation and claims tied to party politics.
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A. H. Pierce
Portland
J. O. Hobart
New York Post Office
Boston
8. H. Morse
Spokane
Washington
Governor Walsh to Seek Re-election
Governor Walsh will seek another term as he plans a campaign for re-election. Authorities confirm the move and that he will announce strategy and support ahead of the race.
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Walsh Home
Fire at State Insane Hospital causes patient death
A fire at the State Insane Hospital in Concord New Hampshire damaged a work building near the violent ward. Windless conditions kept flames from the wards, attendants restored calm, and patient John O Neill of Exeter died of heart failure amid the excitement. Loss estimated under 5000 dollars.
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Concord
N.H
State Insane Hospital
John O'Neil
Exeter
City to lease Canal street land for $90,000 building
Mayor Curley approved a 40 year lease by Andrew A. Badaracco and Isaac Friedman for land behind the Relief Hospital on Canal street. They will pay $5,000 yearly rent and taxes and construct a three story terra cotta front building valued at least $90,000 with 11 stores and 14 offices. At end of term the city takes ownership of the building. The 250 by 30 foot lot was used by the Transit Commission for storage.
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Canal Street
Relief Hospital
Curley
Andrew A. Badaracco
Isaac Friedman
Badaracco
Friedman
The
Transit Commission
Forty Priests Attend Funeral for Father Noonan
Forty priests attended the funeral services for the Rev. John J. Noonan held yesterday at St. Marys Church Charlestown where he served as an assistant. The pastor Rev John D Tierney celebrated the high mass of requiem with Rev Thomas O Neil deacon and Rev E J Sliney sub deacon. Burial followed at Holyhood.
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John J. Noonan
St. Mary's Church
Charlestown
John D. Tierney
Thomas O'Neil
E. J. Sliney
Roxbury
John P. Gorham
McDonough
C. Herlihy
John T. Whalen
Bates Association Reunion Draws Members From Four States
The Bates Association held a reunion yesterday at Union Congregational Church in South Weymouth with members from Ohio New York Connecticut and Massachusetts. Addresses were given by Gardner Bates Charles Town Rev Newton Bates Austinburg Judge Louis A Cook Orlando Bates Cohasset and M W H Wharton Cambridge. Officers elected include President Gardner Bates vice presidents Albert C Bates Walter L Bates and Dr Everett A Bates secretary treasurer Rev Newton Bates.
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Bates Association
Union Congregational Church
South Weymouth
Bates
Ohio
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Gardner Bates
Charlestown
Newton Bates
Austinburg
Louis A. Cook
Orlando Bates
Cohasset
M. WH. Wharton
Cambridge
Albert C. Bates
Hartford
Conn
Walter L. Bates
Everett A. Bates
Springfield
Austinbure
Gardner Backs Cushing in Letter The letter signals support
Gardner backs Cushing in a public letter referencing a future date when Cushing will name his choice. The missive outlines support and sets a formal expectation for the naming.
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Mr. Cushing
Gardner letters push for open minded leadership in Massachusetts
In a Hamilton Massachusetts letter dated August 5 1915 A P Gardner urges Governor Cushing to back McCall for Governor. He calls for new liberal blood in party leadership and plans a reception in Hamilton inviting residents from Peabody Middleton and Boxford to rally support. McCall supporters announce enough signatures to nominate him.
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Hamilton
Mass
Cushing
McCall
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Peabody
Middleton
Boxford
Washington
A. P. Gardner
Grafton D. Cushing
The
Commonwealth
Boston
Dynamite Explosion Shocks West Somerville Street
A stick of dynamite exploded on Chandler and Chapel streets in West Somerville yesterday afternoon frightening residents. The blast shattered windows but caused no major damage. Fred T Ley & Co used the dynamite while wiring underground in Davis Square and the foreman faced questions from officials.
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Chandler and
Chapel Streets
West Somerville
City Hall
Fred T. Ley & Co
Davis Square
Chandler Street
Rich
Fire Department
Hank and His Animal Friends in Jitney Fun
A light Sunday Post comic invites readers to enjoy Hank and his animal friends in a playful jitney themed strip. The pages promise whimsy and neighborhood humor suitable for a family audience.
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Hank
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