Belgium Stands by Allies in War Tensions
Paris reports two German messages to Belgium dated Aug 9 and Aug 12, claiming Germany seeks mediation and a Belgian evacuation to spare Belgium from further war. Belgium’s Brussels reply reaffirms neutrality violated since Aug 3 and adherence to its international obligations.
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Netherlands
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Liege
Germany
France
United States
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Russians Defeated in East Prussia Report Highlights Numbers
Berlin dispatch from the Lokal Anzeiger correspondent describes Aug 21 and 22 clashes near Stallupönen East Prussia. Russians allegedly outnumbered by German cavalry and infantry, with frequent cavalry charges and near point blank rifle use. Our lancers distinguished themselves. Russian artillery present but wounds blamed on cold steel.
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Copenhagen
London
Lokal Anzeiger
Stallupoehnen
East Prussia
Gumbinnen
Belgian Casualties Seen At 16000 Dead In War
The Hague reports 16000 Belgian deaths and about 50000 wounded in fighting against Germany. A camp for interned Belgians opens at Oudenidum in Friesland with about 2000 in Holland. First casualty list shows 2000 Belgians dead.
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London
Holland
Oudenidum
Friesland
Germany
British Retreat Ordered by Sir John French In Continent
Prime Minister Asquith told Parliament that Sir John French reports a successful withdrawal to a new position after hard fighting. He notes the British were pressed by the enemy but shook them off. casualties are estimated at just over 2000 with no names yet available.
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London
John French
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House of Commons
Kitchener Warns England Of Serious Situation
Lord Kitchener told Parliament the European fighting would bring unprecedented casualties. He praised British troops aiding the French, sent a telegram to Sir John French congratulating the troops, and urged public readiness for losses and sacrifices. He thanked the press and public for supporting the war effort.
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Committee to Meet Over Refugee Assistance in Boston
This morning at 11 o'clock the committee named by Mayor Curley to assist refugees from England and Europe landing in Boston will meet in the Council Chamber. Members include Mrs Homer Richardson Miss Katherine Loring Mrs James M Curley Mrs William Lowell Putnam Mrs Joseph H O Neil Mrs Godfrey Cabot Miss Harriet Broad Mrs Roger Walcott Jr Mrs Samuel Ix Winslow Mrs Robert Russel Mrs W R McNamara Mrs John J Dowling Mrs L Carteret Fenno and Mrs George W Perkins.
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James M. Curley
William Lowell Putnam
Joseph H. O'Neil
Godfrey Cabot
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Roger Walcott, Jr
Samuel Ix, Winslow
Robert Russel
W. R. McNamara
John J. Dowling
L. Carteret Fenno
George W. Perkins
Boston People Safe in Berne and Dresden
Despatches to the State Department report the safety of Americans in Europe. Names include Mrs Parker Bremer and Dr Martin G Carter in Berne Jamaica Plain Massachusetts Mrs Boos in Dresden Springfield Massachusetts Mrs Ley and cousin in Dresden Worcester Massachusetts G A Barbara A Crane in Dresden New Haven Connecticut Miss Whittlesey Miss Clarke Peru Miss Loth in Dresden Greenwich Connecticut Otto and Miss Stonehurst in Dresden.
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Nat Goodwin Reflects On Life With Maxine Elliott
The Sun day Post quotes Nat Goodwin recalling his happiness with Maxine Elliott, noting a fleeting period of joy before the end of their life together. The piece presents a personal reminiscence from Goodwin about their relationship.
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Sunday Post
Kitchener Promises Vast War Reinforcement From Empire
Lord Kitchener outlines a wartime plan to mobilize dominions India Canada Australia and New Zealand while leveraging Britain and its mother country. He states over seventy battalions have volunteered and that the 100,000 initial troops are nearly secured as the empire prepares up to 30 divisions for field deployment. The speech emphasizes sustained reinforcements and national sacrifice if the war prolongs.
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India
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Lord Kitchener
Zeppelin Bombs Hit Antwerp Killing and Destroying Many
Eyewitness reports in Liege describe a Zeppelin raid on August 5 that killed and injured noncombatants, damaged about 900 houses with roughly 60 destroyed, and left many missing. Ten bombs were found in ten streets as the terror raid struck Place Du Poids and nearby homes.
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Liege
DuPoids
Bomb Throwing Airship Shot Down at Antwerp
London reports a Zeppelin airship over Antwerp last night was shot down by Belgian artillery at Memixem six miles from the city. The bomber crew of 14 were captured and imprisoned.
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London
Evening News
Memixem
Russians Flank Three German Lines In East Prussia Advance
An official report from St. Petersburg dated August 25 notes the Russian advance in East Prussia and Galicia on a broad front. Russians move south to flank three parallel German lines to aid the Vilna Army’s assault while Austrians fall back on the eastern frontier amid forested, swampy terrain and redoubts guarding narrow land between lakes.
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Galicia
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