Antwerp Prepares for Siege as German Threat Looms
Antwerp braces under a looming siege as German forces press toward Belgium. King Albert arrives amid conferences with war ministers while forts, guards, and volunteers fortify the city. Belgians, refugees flood in, and food stocks are gathered to forestall famine if seas stay blocked.
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Antwerp
Liege
Tiremont
Louvain
France
Europe
Brussels
Scheldt
Albert
Belgium
Stoo
England
Reform urged to ease drug patent limits on US chem makers
In Philadelphia on August 21 the National Association of Retail Druggists adopted a resolution demanding reforms in US patent laws to help American chemical manufacturers compete with foreign firms and address drug market contingencies from the European war. Samuel C. Henry of Philadelphia was elected president.
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Philadelphia
United States
National Association of Retail Druegists
Samuel C. Henry
How German Army Marched Into Brussels
A reporter describes the German advance into Brussels, detailing the 35 000 to 40 000 strong column marching with Uhlans, Hussars, and artillery. The population watched in awe and fear as regiments in gray and cherry uniforms proceeded to encamp near Gare Nord.
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Brussels
Brunswick
Liege
Kochelberg
England
Denderleuw
France
Maugeuge
Decisive fight to be in France profiled by strategists
An in depth analysis outlines French and German plans for a decisive battle in Western Europe within weeks. It discusses front lines Bar le Duc Burmont Sur Meuse Epinal and Neufchateau with expected German and French deployments and Napoleon Clausewitz inspired tactics. The piece weighs political risks of surrendering territory and the potential movements toward Nancy St Mihiel and Toul amid Belgium operations.
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Europe
Belgium
France
Mayence-Sarreburg
Nancy-Chamount
Marne
Moselle
Meuse
Bar-le-Duc-Neufchatel
Bar-Le- Duch-Burmont-Sur-Meuse-Epinal
Bar-Le-Duec-Commercy-Saint Mihie
Neufchateau-Bourmont-Mirecourt
Epinal
Napoleon
Clausewitz
Nancy
Hay Plateau
Toul
Point D'Appui
Lorraine
St. Mihiel
Neufchateau
Mirecourt
Scheldt
Antwerp
English Channel
Magical Face Peeler and Wrinkle Lotion Promised
An ad claims ordinary mer corized wax removes old skin by nightly application and warm water rinses revealing a fresh under layer. A saxolite and witch hazel lotion allegedly smooths lines and improves facial contour after brief baths.
Body of Woman Found in Surf at Revere Beach
A woman aged 6 5 was found dead in the surf at Revere Beach by Hierman Stoltz of Camp Irene. She was fully dressed in rubbers with no identifying marks. Police connected the body to Elizabeth Kean, missing from Gordon Walker farm at Needham since Wednesday night.
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Revere Beach
Hierman Stoltz
Camp Irene
Elizabeth Kean
Gordon-Walker
Needham
Gordon Farm
Death Notice Shugrue
Michael Shugrue, of 59 West Canton Street, died August 21 in the city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
French Retreat From Lorraine
Paris reports an official war office bulletin detailing France’s advance into Lorraine from Denan Mountain to Chateau Salins. German counterattacks failed to halt a six day French push, with gains at Delme Dieuze Morehange and Mulhausen and French forces covering Nancy while defending the Denon hills.
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Paris
War Office
Lorraine
Denan
Chateau Salins
Seille
Delme
Dieuze
Morehange
Nancy
Denon
Mulhausen
Thann
Dannemarie
Dammerkirch
Paul Pau
New Haven Road Recovers Earnings Under Elliott Plan
New Haven earnings for the year ending June 30 will total about 290000 after charges, with New Haven proper and the Connecticut Rhode Island trolleys improving. The Westchester system, once a burden, shows rising earnings that may soon cover operating expenses and taxes as deficits shrink monthly.
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New York
New Haven
Howard Elliott
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Westchester
Maine vacationer Mr Fililott in setting for dissolution decree
Mr Fililott appears refreshed at Grand Central after a Maine woods vacation. He spent much of the day in conference with his company’s lawyers as they prepare a decree for the government and the United States Court for dissolution of the system.
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Fililott
Woods
Maine
Grand Central Terminal
United States Court
Murphy to Back Glynn and Hearst in Democratic Tickets
Charles F. Murphy plans to back Martin H. Glynn for New York governor and William R. Hearst for U S senator on the Democratic ticket. The move follows the collapse of the Hinman faction at Saratoga and signals no fusion with Republicans. Glynn’s support for Hearst boosts the editor’s bid for the senate alongside Glynn.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Martin H. Glynn
William R. Hearst
Saratoga
Murphy
Montreal Bank Gives $100000 For War Effort
The Bank of Montreal announced that its directors have authorized a contribution of 100000 dollars for national patriotic purposes as the city reports on August 21.
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Montreal
Bank of Montreal
The Evening Post War Promotion and Reader Trust
The Evening Post touts over 50 percent circulation growth since the war began and urges readers to trust its war news. It recalls historic reliability in 1814 and 1918 editorials, pledging strict editing, exclusive extras, and day by day coverage of World War I. Subscribe for two months at a war-rate offer.
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Evening Post
America
England
New York Evening Post
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