The Austrian War Record From 1618 to 1866 Chronology
A terse chronicle of Austrian military defeats and key victories across centuries. From the Thirty Years War through Napoleon’s campaigns, Beating foes like Gustavus Adolphus and Turkish forces, to defeats at Austerlitz and Magenta, ending with late eighteenth and nineteenth century campaigns.
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Gustavus Adolphus
Leipsic
Lutzen
Pomerania
Leopold
John Sobieski
Poland
Sobieski
Vienna
Eugene
Zenta
Italy
Marlborough
Oudenarde
Malplaquet
Prince Eugene
Belegrade
Frederick the Great
Silesia
Austria
Mollwitz
Frederick
Prague
Leuthen
Torgu
Liegnitz
Freiburg
Napoleon
Lodi
Arcola
Rivoli
Moreau
Hohenlinden
Massena
Zurich
Marengo
Lannes
Montebello
Austerlitz
Eckmuhl
Asperin
Essling
Wargram
Napoleon III
Magenta
Solferino
Prince Frederick and
von Moltke
Sadows
Ienna
Rks
Complete Returns In State Primary Election Totals
Complete returns show Democratic primary figures for 1910 submission and 1912 governor races. Notable figures include Governor Ferguson with a 45,603 plurality and 1912 Colquitt and Ramsey race tallies, plus results for lieutenant governor attorney general and other state offices.
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Ferguson
Colquitt
American Cotton Business Resumed on Moderate Scale
Associated Press reports in Liverpool that American spot cotton trading resumed today on a moderate scale. Prices and activity were described as tentative as buyers and sellers reengaged after a lull, with market observers noting cautious optimism amid steady demand.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Contraband of War Defined by England
Washington reports Britain’s contraband of war proclamation lists absolute and conditional contraband. Absolute includes arms, ammunition, war material, armor, warships, aircraft, and gear. Conditional covers food, grain, clothing, money, vehicles, vessels, railway material, fuel, and general supplies.
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England
Washington
Great Britain
Goods and Equipment Listed in Trade Catalog
A partial list of items includes horseshoes and shoeing materials, harness and saddlers, field glasses, telescopes, chronometers, and various nautical instruments.
Governors Urge Conference on Cotton Relief Measures
Governor Colquitt reports telegrams of acceptance from North Carolina South Carolina Louisiana Oklahoma Alabama Georgia and Mississippi to convene a governors conference to discuss cotton relief. He urges Congress to authorize direct government advances of 50 per bale on 10 million bales to farmers to curb speculation and stabilize prices amid no cotton market.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Alabama
Geor
Gia
Mississippi
Colquitt
Congress
Texas
J. P. Buchanan
Europe
South
Why Do Pretty Girls Get Jobs First In Newsrooms
A column of humorous quotes and anecdotes on workplace fairness, beauty biases, and social norms. It cites school of stenography remarks about gender and employment, a marriage joke from a North Carolina wedding, boarder notices, and quips about political meetings and posthumous memory.
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School of Stenography
Pittsburg Post
Well equipped to handle cotton crop in Texas
Texas railroads say they are better prepared to handle the cotton crop this year due to improved terminals motive power and freight facilities. Officials note car shortages persist but are not worse than in prior years and the impact of the European war remains uncertain.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Quotes on life and love from a pointed paragraph set
A collection of aphorisms on honesty, marriage, reputation, and ambition. It contrasts blunt truths about men and women with humor about fame money and affection. Each line offers a quick moral or social observation.
Texas July building permits set record in nine cities
Fort Worth report notes July total permits in the nine Texas cities reached 3 352 072 the largest for any month since records began. Houston led with 1 087 579 Dallas 941 580 and Galveston 400 000 with other cities San Antonio 228 947 El Paso 186 910 Fort Worth 186 328 Beaumont 152 335 Waco 142 750 and Austin 25 643.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Business Men's Association
Houston
Dallas
Galveston
San Antonio
el Paso
Beaumont
Waco
Austin
England Move To Seize Ship Cargoes Under Any Flag
The Morning Post proposes that England resume rights to capture all cargoes destined for hostile nations regardless of the vessel's flag, a measure outlined in a London report dated August 7.
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Associated Press
London
The
Morning Post
England
World War I Dispatches Report Armies Ready to Strike
London reports silence on movements of French German and Russian forces with belief that large armies stand ready to attack though clash sites undetermined. Unconfirmed claim says German crown prince wounded. British prize ships and captured merchant losses noted amid naval operations. Paris reports quiet border and French occupation of Vic and Moyenvie as court martial awaits 500. Agriculture minister calls on women to finish harvest.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Russia
Paris
Vic
Moyenvie
Alsace-Lorraine
Nancy
Minister of Agriculture
France
British fleet battles with Germans off Dogger Bank
The Admiralty reports heavy North Sea fighting as British forces chase German ships toward Holland after the sinking of the Amphion by a mine. Reports claim nineteen German warships sunk or captured and many vessels damaged with 130 deaths on Amphion. Goeben and Breslau sail from Messina.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Holland
Amphion
Newcasle
South Dogger Banks
British Deny Major Naval Battle Report
In London Lord Churchill told the House of Commons there has been no large sea engagement yet and British losses are not acknowledged except for the Amphibious action. He urged the civilized world to act against Germany over high seas conduct.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Churchil
House of Commons
Russians Bottled Up in Baltic Report
Stockholm dispatch notes a captain saying the Russians are bottled up at Helstenfors while three Germans press toward Reval and Libau. The report is not credited.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Helstenfors
Bng Reval
Libau
Fierce Street Fighting in Liege Reported
Unconfirmed reports from Liege describe fierce street fighting as Paris and Belgium relay news. Brussels cites a German request for a 24 hour armistice and notes German losses at twenty five thousand. The French army is said to be advancing through Belgium from several directions.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
Belgium
Liege
Brussels
Austrians Reported Defeated Near Belgrade
An unconfirmed report from Rome via Associated Press says Servians annihilated an Austrian regiment near Belgrade and the Austrians retreated.
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Associated Press
Rome
Aug
Belgrade
White House in Deepest Gloom After Mrs Wilsons Death
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the President died at the White House at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon after months of illness from Brights disease with complications. The President and his three daughters stood by her bedside as Congress adjourned in mourning and government operations paused briefly.
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United States
White House
Bright
Wilson
Carey T. Grayson
President asks Congress not to stop work
Washington reports President Wilson asks Congress to keep working despite the death of his wife.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Countywide rock contract powers public highways
Richland Navarro County buys a large bed of rock near the city and closes a contract with a company to quarry the material and lay it on public roads across the entire county.
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Richland
Navarro County
No reply to a U. S. mediation offer noted
Washington reports no response from European capitals about President Wilson’s offer of good offices. Officials expect deliberation may take several days before a definite answer is issued.
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U. S
Press
Washington
Wilson
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