Allied forces claim Precy sur Oise victory over Imperial Guard
A Boulogne despatch reports allied forces under Sir John French and General D Amade defeating the Imperial Guard at Precy sur Oise. The German left was checked by French forces as Crown Prince Frederick William supposedly led the Guard, which allegedly surrendered and was annihilated, though no official confirmation is yet received.
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London
Boulogne
Pau
John French
D’amade
Precy Sur Oise
Paris
Precy
Frederick William
Russian Plan Lets Poland Be War Center
Russian strategists at outbreak of war expected Germany to attack Poland and chose Kovno and Kiev as concentration points to entice a northern advance. They planned a winter campaign and built protected retreat positions behind outposts, relying on Belgian resistance to slow the German push and reoccupying Poland when plans faltered.
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Germany
Poland
Kovno
Kieff
Germans March on Ghent After Battle
Despatch from Ostend reports five hours of fighting between Belgian volunteers and German forces near Ghent. Belgians held firm then retreated in order as Germans occupied Melle and advanced toward Ghent.
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London
Reuter
Ostend
Melle
Quatrecht
Ghent
Governor Walsh's riding accident detailed at academy
Governor Walsh suffered a severe arm fracture after vaulting onto tanbark at the riding academy. An X ray was taken at Dr. Percy Brown’s office before transfer to Des Brisay Hospital. Doctors Scudder and Miller performed the surgery, with two bone splinters protruding and two incisions made to cleanse and set the bones.
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Tal
Percy Brown
Newbury Street
Des Brisay Hospital
Charles Scudder
Richard Miller
Academy
Gunby
Walsh
Black Prince
Miss Walsh
Dr. Whipple
Frank Richardson
Scudder and Miller
Germans Issue Harsh Occupation Proclamation for Inhabited Towns
Berlin Aug 26 German troop commanders publish a proclamation to occupied towns promising protection of life and property if residents cooperate. They demand food, housing, weapon surrender, and strict curfews while appointing hostages and warning of severe penalties for any aid to the enemy.
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Berlin
Governor Walsh Breaks Right Arm After Stable Accident
Governor Walsh suffered a broken right arm when his horse lurched during training at the academy. Captain Frank M. Gunby of the governor's staff assisted as the horse bumped another horse. The governor remained unconscious under ether at Des Brisay Hospital for over an hour.
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Gunby
Frank M. Gunby
Ernor
Academy
Des Brisay Hospi
Blankets Sale From New England Manufacturer Reveals Prices
A three month old liquidation sale offers 20 to 30 percent savings on extensive wool blanket stock. Listings include No. 536 101 pairs 60x80 blue or pink borders at per pair 4.30 and 8. No. 556 150 pairs 70x82 blue or pink borders priced 4.85 and 6.00 per pair. No. 541 51 pairs 70x82 all wool, blue or pink borders. No. 300 42 pairs extra fine 60x90 bound singly at 10.00. No. 295 very fine all wool 72x84 9.50. 80x90 13.50. 90x90 16.00. No. 305 extra long bound singly. No. 330 72x90 20.00 per pair 14.50. No. 340 very fine all wool highest quality.
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New England
Peir
Pr. J
Russians Enter Czernowitz A Sign of Bukowina War Movements
A Bucharest dispatch via Odessa reports Russian troops entering Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, Austria Hungary. Earlier London despatch said the Russians entered unopposed. Czernowitz lies 146 miles southeast of Lemberg.
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Petrograd
London
Bucharest
Odessa
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Austria-Hungary
Lemberg
Fish Plant Fire Destroys North Truro Freeze Works
A blaze at the North Truro fish freezing plant destroyed the building and freight depot, ignited adjacent roofs, and warped the railroad track delaying trains from Provincetown. Engineer Ingraham and crew pumped to prevent explosions while 16 Portuguese fishermen worked to save fish. Losses estimated at $75,000 for the plant, $40,000 in fish, $25,000 building, and $2,000–$3,000 for the freight depot.
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Ingraham
Provincetown
Buzzards Bay
Adams Express
Muslin Underwear Sale Offers Numerous Night Dresses
A long list of night dresses and undergarments with fine embroidery lace ribbons and trims is advertised. Prices range from one to several dollars with large assortments, including combinations corset covers drawers and skirts. The note cites prior dull-season purchases and marked sale pricing on mainsooks crepe and nainsook fabrics.
Large sale on Hemmed Sheets and Slips by Wamsutta
Early notice of a major sale on Wamsutta S T sheets and slips in hemmed or hemstitched finish with reduced prices. Includes various sizes from 63x99 to 90x108 and pillow slips, plus Madeira collars offered due to linen scarcity. Prices range from 22c to 88c for sheets and 26c for Madeira collars.
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Wamsutta
S. T
Madeira Collars and Cuffs Sale At Reduced Prices
Madeira collars offered in various quantities with values listed per piece. Prices show $8.50, $4.50, and $5.00 per item. Cuffs to match available at per pair pricing. Limited stock implied by multiple lots.
Corsets Special Sale at Bon Ton Store
Bon Ton corsets priced from 1.00 to 5.00 with varied styles. Models feature fine trims, lace, ribbon, silk broche and satins, long hips and different bust types. Brassieres offered as new models at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00.
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BON Ton
Batiste
Tables Linens and Towels Extraordinary Value Sale
National store advertises deep discounts on breakfast napkins dinner napkins and tablecloths with prices ranging from 1.00 to 25.00 per item. Damask and hemstitched linens feature by the yard and in sets including guest and larger towels with multiple price points. Bulk quantities listed include dozens of towels and damask products at varied costs.
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Sigmot
Madeira Handkerchiefs Special Sale
An importer of Madeira goods recently received about 700 handkerchiefs with other neckwear doilies and linens and offered them at a price the seller could not refuse Most were valued at $1000 each on sale Tuesday at the store location to be announced.
Women's Cape Gloves Special Fall Leather Sale
Women's light weight gloves in maui and English cape leather offered in assorted new tan shades. Seamed prix style with 1 clasp for early fall wear.
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Maui
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Governor Walsh
Riding Academy
Farrington Whipple
Boylston Street
Katherine Walsh
Lenox
Boston
Katherine
Moselle
Luneville
R. H. Stearns and Company
Ieee. BS
Seeree
Russia
CF Hovey & Co
North Truro
E. H. Boynton
New Eng
Grand Trunk Ry
Washington St
Mass
Paul Poiret
Valenciennes
Madeira
Vas
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