26 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
1
In Chicago on August 25 the Braves beat the Cubs 4 to 1 as O Day and Hall of Fam er Big Bill James helped Spark the Braves. The win pulls the Braves within one point of the league lead in the National race.
Washington reports detail General Villa’s stance as he seeks to remove Carranza from permanent power in the forthcoming Mexican administration. The U S government hopes differences will be settled without fighting, with President Wilson optimistic about a peaceful settlement.
The French War Office concedes a crucial contest from Maubeuge to Denon as French troops fight to hold Germans back. A second German wedge begins, British and French forces defend the left flank while Mulhouse is evacuated again. Thousands of French prisoners, officers, and guns fall into German captivity as the line retreats along all defences.
Lord Kitchener, new minister of war, warned in the House of Lords that the war would strain the empire and require large sacrifices. He stressed his term is for the war duration, with Dominion troops already joining, and says British forces are facing German forces near Mons after 36 hours of contact.
GeneralFrench states British losses reached two thousand in an air raid report. The article notes the figure as part of postwar assessments and cites Allied sources on damage.
The French war ministry reports a second great battle from Maubeuge to the Vosges as France faces a pivotal outcome. An Antwerp dispatch notes a Zeppelin downed by Belgian artillery. Mulhausen evacuation continues as France withdraws from occupied areas. Japan and Austria declare war and bilateral passports issued. An American volunteer corps of 200 leaves Paris for the front. Lord Kitchener pledges sacrifices and steady reinforcements for Britain.
From end to end the game featured Jim Vaughn facing the Boston stars. James Early kept the Cubs well separated with sharp control, while Vaughn was ineffective and twice issued costly wild pitches to the bases.
Germans of Greater Boston under the German American Alliance will hold a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall Sunday at 3 PM to present the German side of the European conflict and protest alleged calumnies in the French and English press. Speakers include Robert Sturn J A Walz Frank Vogel John Cummings Frank Seiberlich Edward Juhl J Freimann and Henry C Peters.
Astronomical notes list moon phases from new moon on August 21 to last quarter on September 12. Mentions Venus in the west, Mars, and Jupiter visible in early evening. includes times for moonrise and moonset and a dated anniversary section for Kirst oi well bored and Charles J. Paine with historical reminders.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday and Thursday to be fair and cool with light to moderate north to northeast winds. Washington reports New England will be generally fair Wednesday and Thursday with no major disturbances.
Fragmentary OCR reads scattered temperature figures and dates with unclear source. Mentions average temperature yesterday and a prior year, with stray numbers and abbreviations. No coherent event or named entities to anchor a full summary.
The record lists multiple city and team results across leagues with second games noted. Notable entries include Philadelphia 9 over St. Louis 9, New York 9 over Chicago 0, and Boston 4 over Chicago 1. Other lines cite Lynn 2 Portland 1 and Manchester 4 Lewiston 0 in respective second games.
General Obregon travels to Sonora to smooth local troubles and seek Villa's support. Villa offers two options: convene a military chiefs conference to nominate a provisional president or have Carranza named provisional president with strict constitutional limits.
The Northampton motormen and conductors strike ended after a conference with Lieutenant Governor Barry and the State Board of Arbitration. A new wage scale raises base pay by two cents per hour above the board’s recommendation. back pay totaling 3650 dollars is dropped. Car cleaners and track workers gain 12 1/2 cents. conductors and motormen receive 25 to 30 cents more per hour after six years.
Vienna dispatch via Amsterdam reports Austria hands passports to Japanese ambassador and recalls Austrian ambassador in Tokyo. London Aug 26 2 33 a m cited. Official announcement notes deteriorating relations and war state between Japan and Austria.
The document shows admitted assets totaling 2,347,379.50 dollars for the entity eG Hoe.
Paris Aug 26 The War Office issued an official statement that Commander in Chief orders all available forces on the Meuse to progressively abandon occupied territory Mulhausen has again been evacuated.
The menu lists Whole Planked Spring Chicken with French fries and salad for two at 1.90. Fresh Crabmeat a la Newburg with iced cantaloupe 50¢ appears with a full salad and tomatoes. Panned Fresh Mackerel R I style with sides priced 2.04. One-Half Fried Spring Chicken with cream sauce bacon potatoes corn fritters and maple syrup 65e. Other popular priced combinations offered.
Early returns from about half the state show Senator Smith defeating Governor Blease for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate. Smith holds a lead of more than 8206 votes with these returns, signaling his likely election.
Dr Charles Sarolea reports from Antwerp that a night bombardment by Zeppelins has struck a great civilized community, signaling a new era of aerial warfare. The Kaiser and German leadership are linked to the action as a major wartime event.
London reports a second major clash for control of the French frontier from Maubeuge to Denon in the Vosges. Citizens feel stunned by yesterday's defeats and brace for a grim outlook as the fighting continues.
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