1914 Capital of France Moved as German Advance Threatens Paris
The article reports German forces pushing toward Paris with officials relocating the capital to Bordeaux amid German advances. It notes British and Allied defenses at Compiegne as they try to halt the invaders, with a potential German siege of Belgian ports and a major clash with Austrians noted in a separate line.
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Genetes
Daily Post
Poe Post
France
Adeaux
Post Publishing Co
Paris Sees First Battle of Aeroplanes
An official Paris proclamation states government power will be temporarily moved to Bordeaux. Reports from Petrograd describe a decisive Austro-Russian battle near Lemberg with heavy losses and many prisoners. The French war ministry says Britain’s army defeated a German force in the forest of Compeigne, seizing 10 cannon. Unconfirmed reports say the Kronprinz Wilhelm has been captured by British cruisers and sent as a prize to Bermuda. Antwerp dispatches note bombs from a six dirigible raid.
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France
Bordeaux
Petrograd
St. Petersburg
Lemberg
Ministry of War
Compeigne
New York
Bri
Bermuda
Antwerp
Four Ballots Move but Pope Election Remains Unsettled
Rome reports four ballots in the papal conclave with no winner. Cardinal Maffi leads amid continued uncertainty as Cardinals Gibbons and O Connell arrive from the United States. Smoke signals show repeated unsuccessful ballots, while French German Austrian and English cardinals follow events. Cardinal Mercier says he will return to Belgium if needed.
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O’connell
United States
Sacred College of Cardinals
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Square
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Death from heat as seven prostrations record
One death and seven prostrations marked the hottest September 2 in 36 years with temperatures near ninety degrees. The article notes extreme heat and continued coverage on page 2 fifth column.
Moon Phases and Astronomical Timings Across Cities
The notice lists moon phase changes for September with dates and times, mentions daylight events and city times for Portland, Gloucester, and Newport Rhode Island. It notes anniversaries like Hudson arriving in New York in 1609 and Sarah Orne Jewett's birth in 1849 along with Taft’s ABA election anniversary.
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New York
Great Britain
Sarah Orne Jewett
Taft
American Bar Association
Boston Area Forecast Fair and Cooler Thursday Friday
Forecasts show fair and cooler conditions for Boston and vicinity. Moderate west winds expected as a warm spell ends, with continued fair weather across New England on Thursday and Friday.
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Pace New Bs
New England
Maine
Ihevnes
Braves to play all home games at Fenway Park
Boston Braves triumph at Philadelphia where George Stallings’ club rises from the league cellar to the top. The seven week wait ends as the Braves beat the Phillies twice 7 to 5 and 12 to 3 while the Giants lose to Brooklyn. Johnny Evers Day slated for Sept 16 with Fenway hosting the home games.
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Braves
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J. J. Lannin
Boston Nationals
James E. Gaffney
Johnny Evers
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Goliath
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Phillies
McGraw
New York Giants
Yesterday's Baseball Results Roundup
American league scores show St Louis 9 Boston 6 in the first game and Boston 7 St Louis 3 in the second. Detroit 6 New York 5 and Chicago 4 Washington 4 at end of 10th. National league games include Boston 7 Philadelphia 5 and 12 3 in two games, Pittsburg 4 St Louis 1 and 1 1 in the second. Brooklyn 6 New York 2 and Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3. New England area results list Lynn 13 Manchester 2, Worcester 11 Lewiston 4, Worcester 5 Lewiston 2, Lawrence 4 Mayerei 0, Lawrence 4 Havrhill 1, Lowell 2 Portland 1 and Portland 4 Lowell 3 in a pair.
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Detroit
New York
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Readings and Averages
The report lists yesterday's temperatures with hourly values from early morning to night. It notes average temperature yesterday at 80 and average from one year ago at 74.
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Eee Spa
Paris Abandoned by Government Transfers Seat to Bordeaux
The French government announced at midnight that the seat of government moves from Paris to Bordeaux. A proclamation explains the change and notes Paris will soon serve as a pivot in military maneuvers, with further details on page 6.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Ministry of the Interior
Tragic Runover Death Of Four Year Old In East Boston
Four year old Benjamin Shapiro died at City Hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile in front of his home at 217 Chelsea street East Boston.
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City Hospital
Chelsea Street
East
Boston
All Wounded Ordered Removed from Paris
London dispatch reports German out posts near the Forest of Compeigne within 50 miles of Paris as the government shifts temporarily to Bordeaux. French defenses hold the center and right while the left faces continued heavy German assaults, and the capital’s relocation brings a sobering effect.
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Compeigne
Paris
Bordeaux
Castle Square Hotel Specials and Dinner Offerings
Tremont Chandler and Berkeley Streets feature a menu with Little Neck Clams, shell, planked whole spring chicken with sides for two, plus native chicken on casserole and tenderloin canterole. House items include mashed or fries, fresh vegetables, corn on the cob, pineapple, and a wine list available after 11:05 PM.
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Castle Square
Tremont
Chandler
Berkeley Streets
Red Cross Relief Ship Sails Monday
Washington dispatch reports the Red Cross relief ship Red Cross will sail on Monday September 7 for Europe due to delays in painting coaling and provisioning. Limited service to Worcester and accommodation cars depart from Park Square.
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Washington
Europe
Worcester
Park
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