Army of the Moselle Drives Invasions Across Belgium Front
Fighting remains continuous over a vast front from Tongres to Belfort as German cavalry push west and south toward Brussels and Namur. Reports place Von Pritzelwitz investing Namur with 80 000 men, while Liege forts endure bombardment and Belgian, French, and British forces hold positions under strict censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
London
Liege
St. Trond
Tirlemont
Houga
Namur
John French
Great Britain
von Pritzelwitz
Tongres
Holland
France
Switzerland
French Hold Vosges Passes as Frontline Battles Intensify
A broad war update reports French defences along the Vosges to Mulhausen and Altkirch, with a decisive French victory near Givet. German forces mass along the Moselle and Mesra, while Russian and Austrian actions appear muted but continued on many fronts including Belgrade and Dalmatia. Refugee ships reach New York as fighting looms across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alsace
Mulhausen
Weissenberg
Vosges Mountains
Altkirch
Thann
Dniester
Zolutscutue Volutschigk
Belgrade
Servia
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Dalmatia
Vardishta
Boude
Yon
Spetsoe
Philadelphia Refugees Return as Quarantine Rules Relax
Refugees aboard the Philadelphia receive freedoms aboard the ship after being feared for looting and shortages in Europe. Passengers cheer the American and French crews as they approach New York, with crowded steerage, separated families, and sleeping in unusual spaces. A relief committee formed to aid stranded Americans abroad reports dire conditions and mentions passengers including Charles Aldrich and family and Mrs James T Harahan fleeing from St. Pe on Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
River Front
Philadelphia
North River
Jack Johnson
Willett
France
Thomas F. Gilroy
New York
Europe
England
Germany
Charles Aldrich
Cleveland
London
John A. Wilson
Wilson
James T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad
Martha Harris
Memphis
Tenn
St. Pe
Notable passengers include several prominent civic and religious leaders
Passengers briefly embarrassed list names Charles Plankington hotelier Milwaukee chairman Martin Vogel assistant treasurer New York William H Porter J P Morgan Co Leroy Baldwin Empire Trust Co New York Thomas F Gilroy son of late Mayor Gilroy New York Judge Thomas L Fellner New York Bishop F J Hartley Catholic bishop Columbus Ohio Bishop J W Atwood Episcopal bishop Arizona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Plankington
Milwaukee
Martin Vogel
New York
William H. Porter
J. P. Morgan & Co
Leroy Baldwin
Empire Trust Company of
Thomas F. Gilroy
Gilroy
Thomas L. Fellner
F. J. Hartley
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Atwood
Episcopal
Arizona
How to Pronounce Names in War News
A pronunciation guide lists prominent war names and places with phonetic hints. The article covers locations such as Alsace Chalons Meurthe et Moselle Lille Namur Liege Morhange Morhange and Thionville with accented syllables shown to aid readers in proper enunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Alsace
Blamont Chalons Esemael
Hablinville Huy la Fere Landen
Liege Lille Longuyon
Longwy
Marville
Mulhausen
Meurthe-et-Moselle
First Open Battle in Belgium Reported by German Front
Brussels via London August 13 3 40 A M The official note says German forces advanced in open country this morning and met a successful defense by our troops ten thousand men took part in the fight it is the first action in open country and augurs well for the future allies follow the planned programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
London
Belgians Secure Victory After Savage Cavalry Clash
Belgian cavalry clashed with Uhlan patrols and a massed German force, enduring heavy artillery fire to drive the enemy back several miles. The Germans suffered heavy losses and many cavalrymen were captured, with news of the victory sparking widespread enthusiasm along the allied lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Marriott
Boston Post
London Standard
Brussels
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Breussels
Dinant
Aixta Chapelle
Meuse
Grand Duchy OF Luxemburg
Wood
British War Office
Luxemburg
St. Petersburg
German War Office
Rome
Rietgerai
Russia
Paris
English Channel
B. Blackmore
Cincinnati
Gletsch
Calais
Howard L. Willett
Chicago
Willet
Malta
Masta
Malmedy
Assass
Amsterdam
Maastricht
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