Belgians Admit German Victory After Meuse Advances
A Brussels dispatch quotes a Belgian French allied statement on field operations in Belgium. It describes German right wing gains on both banks of the Meuse, efforts to capture Liege, and the need for secrecy as fighting continues along the frontier from Basel to Diest. The note urges public calm and trust in the army command.
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Liege
Basle
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Louvain
Alsace
Thea
Austrian Invaders of Russia Beaten Back
Telegraph report from St Petersburg cites a Russian general staff communique about a daylong engagement about 30 miles northwest of Kamenz Podolia. An Austrian cavalry division with artillery and machine guns reached Kusmin, but after stubborn fighting until 7 pm the Austrians were driven back with heavy casualties while Russian losses were small.
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Daily Telegraph
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Podolia
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Guarding Japanese Embassy in Berlin
A Berlin despatch reports the Japanese ambassador’s departure nears as police guard the embassy. The Japanese club is empty and all Japanese students in German universities have left. The Vossische Zeitung comments on Japan’s ultimatum to Germany deeming it of little importance.
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Canada Was Warned of Germanys Plans
Ottawa reports Parliament united in endorsing the speech from the throne. Sir Robert Borden recalled the January warning that Germany would likely start a war and praised preplanned defense measures. He noted Rainbow’s Pacific voyage, transfer of gunboat crews to Niobe, and a looming war appropriation of 50,000,900 dollars.
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Brussels Streets Being Barricaded
An American military expert reports from Brussels that barricades and trenches line streets as Belgian alerts rise. He notes Brussels is undefended yet organized, with rail and taxi traffic continuing, while rumors of a German advance spread amid Belgian resilience and faith in Allied relief.
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Germans Praise Post War News at Worcester Convention
Philip C. Imbeschied and Joseph Nover praised the Boston Post for fair war coverage at the German Order of Harugari convention in Worcester, noting its easy reflection of German views.
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Joseph Nover
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Germans Push Be lgians From Diest And Tirlemont
Brussels dispatch says the German army pressed the Belgian centre with cavalry and cyclist corps falling back toward the main force. Diest and Tirlemont are reported occupied as Belgian papers recall front line correspondents.
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Daily News and Leader
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Diest
Tirlemont
Belgian Front Holds Against German Assault Near Louvain
The Derniere Heure correspondent reports entrenched Belgian lines near Geetbetz, Halen, Loxbergen and Cortenaeken held under heavy German assault. Belgian cavalry and infantry resisted, Lt Count Wolfgangen Durenel was killed, two Belgian squadrons delayed the enemy, Diest and Tirlemont suffered bombardment as frightened residents fled toward Louvain.
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New-Plan Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
The ad touts Oh Girls Do Try GETS IT for Corns as a buzzy remedy with no fuss no pain and a claim that stubborn corns will be a goner. The copy emphasizes quick, simple use and unique effectiveness.
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