Kitchener Accuses French Cabinet Leader in WwI Behind Resignation
The Evening World prints an interview with Dr. Fred S. Mason claiming Lord Kitchener forced the French cabinet’s resignation. Mason says a French official told him Paris officials delayed Lille garrison orders, allowing German forces to gain ground and prompting Kitchener to demand accountability.
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Kaiser William praises Verdun heroes after reviewing regiment
London dispatch reports Emperor William saluting his Grenadiers led by Prince Oscar after Verdun fighting. He lauds their gallantry, recalls 1870 1871 tradition, and notes Russian army corps overrun and captured. He distributed Iron crosses and spoke of sacrifices amid war.
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Germans Admit Total Casualties of 64 467
Berlin reports a casualty list listing 5895 names with battle dates for the first time. It shows two German generals dead in the western camp Generals Von Vroppen and Von Arbon and Major-General Von Thron killed Aug 30. It notes heavy losses for the 174th infantry at St Die Aug 20 and Lunéville Aug 22.
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Japan Hatred of Americans Sparks War Risk Talk
An interview attributed to Baron von Schoen, a former German secretary in Tokyo, cited in Washington as predicting inevitable war between the United States and Japan. The baron purportedly said most Japanese people hate Americans, a claim noted by officials after Secretary Bryan briefed President Wilson.
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Heat Relief Spreads as Schools Shut Across New England
Eastern New England endures a heat wave with 94 degree readings in Boston. Cambridge and Quincy schools close while Wakefield Stoneham justify stay-home cooling. Woonsocket(Haverhill) declare holidays for heat relief amid record warmth.
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Cambridge Schools Closed by Heat
Cambridge schools were closed by order of the School Board physicians as classrooms reached 89 degrees by 10 o clock yesterday noon.
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Heat Forces Melrose Wakefield Stoneham Schools to Close
Over eight thousand pupils from Melrose Wakefield and Stoneham public schools were dismissed yesterday at noon due to heat with classroom temperatures reaching 94 degrees. No-session signals will be sounded again at noon if conditions do not improve.
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