Right of Americans to Buy German Steamers in Refuge
Edouard Clunet reports French law since 1778 bars French neutrals from purchasing belligerent ships after hostilities begin. He cites British prize decisions and the London Declaration of 1909, plus a Stockton opinion, arguing U.S. sale would convert idle neutral property into cash usable by belligerents.
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Paris
Edouard Clunet
Institute of International Law
M. Clunet
France
Great Britain
London
Germany
Austria
Japan
Russia
Charles H. Stockton
United States
Pinklets Laxative Claims Benefit Over Liver Medicines
An advertisement extols Pinklets as superior to harsh liver medicines for biliousness. It explains bile produced by the liver and links excess bile to symptoms like coated tongue and indigestion. Pinklets are described as sugar coated pills sold by Dr W Williams Medicine Co. with a 25 cent price and offer of a free booklet and sample.
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Dr.w Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Austria Admits Defeat by Servia in Continental War
Vienna official notice says Austria will retire from the offensive against Servia and await a favorable moment after Russian intervention. Servia counters with a list of captured spoils including 4500 prisoners, 53 guns, 8 howitzers, caissons, ambulances, kitchens, wagons, trains, and supplies.
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London
Times
Venice
Vienna
Austria
Servia
Drina
Nish
Four Nations Join in Blockade of Tsingtau
PEKING August 24 The blockade of Tsing-Tau the Kiaochau seaport has begun. British French and Russian warships take part in the movement. Only British regiments are with the Japanese on land so far. The French expect orders to assist. Likely two or three regiments per nation. No reliable word on Japanese landings yet.
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Peking
Tsing-Tau
Kiaochau
Red Cross Ship Charter Spark Amid European Relief Effort
The American Red Cross executive committee met at headquarters to approve chartering a vessel for the European relief expedition. No ship is fixed yet but a suitable boat is hoped to be secured soon as officers are authorized to finalize the deal. Meanwhile amid war news, German campaigns push through Belgium into France, with Belgian forces retreating toward Antwerp and French positions drawn back near Verdun and Nancy.
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Division of Information
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Antwerp
Mons
Belgium
Charleroi
Namur
Neufchateau
Luxem Longwy
Rupprecht
Luneville
Red Cross European relief drive advances in Washington
The executive committee led by Major-General George W. Davis oversees district efforts as Mabel T. Boardman and others assist. New York reports welcome support with Irving T. Bush donating space and equipment for a Red Cross hospital ship. A major fund campaign in DC begins next week led by Commissioner Newman.
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George W. Davis
Mabel T. Boardman
Robert W. de Forest
London
American Red Cross
Interior Lane
Lansing
State Department
Gorgas
Braisted
Navy
James Tanner
New York
Irving T. Bush
Bush Terminal Company
Bush
New York Redross
Red Cross
Washington
S. L. H. Slocum
U.S
District of Columbia
Newman
District of Columbia Board of the Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Retail Merchants’ Association
Gardiner
Schooner Sunk Off Nantucket Reported By Fishermen
Fishermen report a two masted schooner sunk near Rose and Crown shoals off Nantucket Island with only mast tops visible above water. No wreckage has been found in the area.
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Nantucket
Rose and Crown Shoals
Nantucket Island
Germans Report Bout of Five French Corps
The German foreign office says the crown prince’s army defeated five French corps northwest of Diedenhosen, cutting off Verdun retreat, driving the French across the Meuse in rout, taking many prisoners, and asserting the French can no longer face German infantry fire.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Berlin
Diedenhosen
Verdun
Meuse
Italy Poised to Join Allies in World War I
London reports indicate Italy likely to declare participation with the Allies soon. Pressures from Britain France Russia mount as Germany and Austria also seek to influence Italy, while diplomats note mobilization and strategic timing amid fears of harsh retribution if Italy remains neutral or backs the Central Powers.
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London
Italy
Germany
Austria
England
France
Russia
Death takes Mrs. Taylor in Dorchester
Frances Taylor of Boston who lived at 17 Everett Avenue Dorchester for over 60 years died early Sunday. Widow of former Massachusetts Senator William Taylor she is survived by two sons ex Senator William Taylor and Albert M Taylor and four daughters Mrs George W Evans A requiem mass will be held at St Peters Church Meeting House Hill at 10 this morning.
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Frances Taylor
Boston
Everett Avenue
Dorchester
William Taylor
North End
Massachusetts Senate
Albert M. Taylor
George W. Evans
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
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