French Army Entrapped as German Forces Close In
Last night’s dispatches indicate German and Austrian corps press on the French front. Allied covering troops defend Cambrai Lecateau while the main French army fights near Rheims, Verdun, and Meziers. Observers warn of potential large-scale retreat and strategic shifts toward Paris and the Marne.
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Paris
Cambrai-Lecateau
France
Namur
Belgium
Taon
Verdun
Meziers
Longwy
Rheims
Toul- Verdun
Lorraine
Strassburg
Epinal
Toul
Marne
Seine
Loire
Empress of Japan Backs Red Cross War Effort and Public Protests
Empress of Japan assists daily with Red Cross bandages aided by court ladies. Lantern processions thrill cities as war interest grows and crowds flock to battle scene screenings. Official Gazette extends mobilized division officers' service indefinitely. Yukio Ozaki talks of Japan's disinterested stance and possible cooperation with Britain if conflict continues in the South Seas.
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Torio
Empress of Japan
Red Cross
Yukio Ozaki
Japan
Kiachau
China Sea
Kiacchau
China
Europe
South Seas
Great Britain
Cathedral at Antwerp Bombarded Again
War correspondent John Banister reports from Ostend that Antwerp’s cathedral was hit nine times in German bombardment. The 325 foot tower was targeted, a portion of the great clock damaged, five shells pierced the roof, and the nave and chancel were left with debris making worship impossible. Stained glass mostly intact except for one window. all square windows nearby shattered by concussion.
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Ostend
Belgium
Malines
Protests War Upon Children
Brussels and London handled dispatches from Decartier Belgian minister at Pekin now in London with Belgium’s communique accusing German atrocities. He will stay in London temporarily then return to Antwerp. He discussed German atrocities.
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London
RE. Decartier
Pekin
Washington
Hospitals Offered as Historic Venues Across London
Historic castles, country mansions and yachts are offered to become hospitals, convalescent homes and Red Cross depots. Authorities are overwhelmed. owners provide full equipment and cover maintenance costs.
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London
Red Cross
Shell bursts ruin Antwerp area and coast town defenses
Describes two shells hitting the railway station glass roof and Town Hall while many houses lose windows. reports nine bombs dropped by Zeppelin killing 12 in Antwerp and injuring many. notes seven houses severely damaged and fear of German coastal advance with potential heavy Allied losses.
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Antwerp
Malines
Royal Palace
Ostend
Antwerp Rejoices As Captured German Arms Parade
Crowds fill Antwerp streets in jubilation as soldiers march past in a farmer’s cart displaying helmets sabres and lances taken from German forces. An armored car with German mitrailleuse weapons is shown before the governor’s palace as forts illuminate the surrounding countryside.
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London
Antwerp
Scheldt
Bester Waes
Russians occupy Tilsit in East Prussia
It is officially announced that Russian forces have occupied the town of Tilsit, located about sixty miles northeast of Koenigsberg in East Prussia. The report comes via St Petersburg and London dated August 27.
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E. Prussia
ST. Petersburg
London
Tilsit
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Belgium Calls for Protection of Noncombatants in War
Belgium states it fights to survive but seeks immunity for wives and children. It condemns German atrocities as fact supported by Belgian officials, appeals to the Americas for awareness, and warns that only the Allies’ actions can stop the crimes while Belgium endures the conflict with fortitude.
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Metz
Sedan
Paris
London
Marne
France
Lille
Dlaubege
Dunkirk
Calais
English Channel
le Caten
England
Belgium
Americas
English Grand Homes Open For Red Cross Hospital Use
The Duke of Devonshire lends Devonshire House in Piccadilly as Red Cross headquarters with aristocratic staff planning organization. Marlborough House hosts a workroom for garment cutting under Princess Victoria. Empress Eugenie donates 1900 and outfits Farnborough wing for wounded officers.
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Devonshire House
Piccadilly
British Red Cross Society
Amelie of
Portugal
Princess Christian
Marlborough House
Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Princess Marié Louise
Empress Eugenie
Red Cross
Farnborough
Duke of Sutherland
Dunrobin Castle
Scottish Highlands
Duke of Norfolk
Arundel Castle
Sussex
Mortimer Singer
Berkshire
Singer
Rodman Wanamaker
Sandringham
Pall Mall
Red Cross Society
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace
London
Cardinal Bourne
Willesden
New French Cabinet Acceptable to Paris
Paris reports general satisfaction with the new ministry formed to unite party factions and reform the war department. Alexandre Millerand takes the post of minister of war, having previously served in similar roles in earlier cabinets.
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Paris
M. Alexandre Millerand
France and Briand Vie Cabinet Shake in Defence Move
M Theophile Delcasse heads the foreign office amid the Moroccan affair and the entente cordiale with Britain. Aristrande Briand becomes justice minister and author of a three year conscription bill. The cabinet change may be seen abroad as swapping horses but is a strong national defence measure.
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M. Theophile Delcasse
Foreign Office
Morrocan
Russians Destroy German Cruiser Magdeburg Off Odensburg
Berlin dispatch reports the light cruiser Magdeburg was fired on by Russian ships while ashore on the Isle of Odensburg in the Gulf of Finland. Seventeen crew members were killed and 25 wounded. The remainder were rescued by a torpedo boat as the ship blew up.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Magdeburg
Isle of
Odensburg
Gulf of Finland
Magdeburg Sinks After Fog Shore Leave Odensburg
The German admiralty reports light cruiser Magdeburg ran ashore in a fog off Odensburg Gulf of Finland. Unable to be helped, the captain sacrificed the ship under heavy Russian fire. Seventeen dead, 25 wounded, 85 missing including the captain. survivors reached Germany today aboard V 26 torpedo boat.
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Berlin
Magdeburg
Odensburg
Gulf of Finland
Germany
Captain and 85 Missing From Magdeburg Crew
The German admiralty reports 85 crew members are missing from the Magdeburg including the captain, after the disaster near Amsterdam via London on August 27.
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Amsterdam
London
Magdeburg
Socialists Sembat Guende Join New French Ministry
The Matin notes the addition of M. Marcel Sembat and Jules Guende as a notably favorable pairing. A new ministry was planned before hostilities and finalized recently. The cabinet now lists four former premiers, Viviani Briand Robot and Doumergue, with the two socialists as the sole new ministers without prior cabinet experience.
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M. Marcel Sembat
Jules Guende
Matin
M Viviani
Briand
Robot
Doumergue
Vulcan Arrives at Falmouth with U S War Supplies
The American naval collier Vulcan arrived at Falmouth England today carrying supplies for U S warships in European waters. The brief item notes the arrival and travel origin from the United States. Dollie Dimple cartoon feature promotes Sunday Boston Post.
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Vulcan
Falmouth
United States
Boston Post
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