German Pushes and Allied Setbacks Highlight August War News
Reports from Berlin note five Russian army corps south of Allenstein, boosting German flank security. Austrian sources say battles near Krasnik and Lemburg may prove decisive as Austrians press Russians toward Lubin and Dnester. French losses tally 2,500 at Nancy and 4,500 near Vitri Mont, with Britons retreating in the north. Also, Canada’s Princess Patricia regiment sails to Europe.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Allenstein
East Prussia
Koenigs
Burg
Krasnik
Lubin
Bug
Wieprez
Austria
Russia
Zamose
Lemburg
Dnester
St. Quentine
London
Cambrai-Lecateau
Zalievo
Nancy
Vitrimont
Vosges
England Appeals for Recruits
London reports a British cruiser arrived with 200 German prisoners from Mainz sunk off Cuxhaven. Field Marshal Roberts urged England to recruit hundreds of thousands as East Prussia operations grow, while Berlin and St. Petersburg trade conflicting claims over Kielce and surrounding areas. Copenhagen notes Germany shifts troops east.
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London
Mainz
Cuxhaven
East Prussia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Kielce
Allenstein
Lemburg
Koenigsburg
Roberts
England
British Fleet Sustains Slight Damage in Cuxhaven Battle
The British embassy reported the fleet suffered only minor damage in yesterday's Cuxhaven engagement while two ships were damaged, as Allied sources described the clash with German forces.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Cuxhaven
unfamiliar shelling near Cape Jaeschke reported during port bombardment
A fragmentary report notes two forts firing a shell across the port entrance toward a small party of Japanese or Chinese near Cape Jaeschke. The group departed immediately and the mission remained unknown.
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Associated Press
Tsing Tau
Cape Jaeschke
Rhine Crossing Report Signals German Austrian Forces Dispatch
Basel dispatch reports three German army corps and two Austrian corps with siege artillery crossing the Rhine. London bulletin notes unconfirmed claim of France forming an army of about 250000 to attack the German right. Paris Boulogne rail service suspended as battle looms. German rail traffic halted to rush troops east. Koenigsburg fully invested by Russians, confirmation.
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Rome
Basel
Rhine
London
France
Paris
Boulogne
Germany
Koenigsburg
Two Forts Demolished by Allied Fleet Action
London reports five dead as two trawlers struck sunken mines. The allied fleet also demolished two forts at Cattaro signaling a strategic setback for opposing forces.
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Associated Press
London
Cattaro
Russians Reoccupy Koenigsberg in Full Encirclement
Associated Press reports from Paris on August 29 that Russians reoccupied and completely invested Koenigsberg, signaling a significant shift in the military position.
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Associated Pres
Paris
Koenigsberg
Life of Steamed One of Aventues Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
New York recalls a series of dramatic episodes aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The ship escaped a June 1900 Hoboken fire with minor loss, collided near Cherbourg in 1906, and navigated to Portland without a rudder in 1907. Major Jayner was shot aboard in August 1910 before sailing for Europe.
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Hoboken
Hudson
Orinoco
Polack
Portland
Jayner
Europe
Villa Announces Trouble Settled
Nogales Mexico August 29 Villa says the Sonora trouble has been settled peacefully and brought to a close.
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VILLA
Nogales
Mexico
Sonora
Government Cotton Report Details August 25 National Condition
The Agriculture Department reports the US cotton crop at 78 percent of normal on August 25, up from 76.4 percent on July 25 and below last year’s 68.2 percent. Forecasts based on July 25 data imply about 13.7 million bales of 500 pounds gross weight, with adjustments for abandonment. Weather varied regionally with drought in Texas and Oklahoma giving way to better growth elsewhere. picking progresses across the South amid rains and insect pests in some areas.
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Jated Press
Washington
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Crop Reporting Board
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Mississippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Governor pressed for hog cholera serum fund
Austin reports urgent requests to Governor Colquitt to submit matters to the special session including a $25,000 appropriation for manufacturing hog cholera serum at the state experiment farm near Temple. The serum would flow through the Agricultural and Mechanical College to Texas farmers and stockmen as hog damage rises and supply remains limited.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Temple
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Texas
Henry Comes 10 Aid Of Farmers
R L Henry of Texas introduced in the House a bill authorizing a twelve cent a pound advance in Federal reserve notes on cotton to temporarily relieve growers.
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Associated Press
Washington
R. L. Henry
Texas
Federal Reserve
Fifth Sunday Meeting of Central District Baptist Association
The fifth Sunday gathering of the Central District Baptist Association in Brazos and Robertson Counties met at Old Bethel Baptist Church with ministers and lay delegates from across the district. Highlights included sermons by Rev. A. E. Hill and Dr. Weaver on Christian Education, Buckner's Orphan Home lecture by Mr. H. L. McKnight, and abundant hospitality with community dinners and warm reviews from visitors.
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Central District Baptist Association
Brazos
Robertson Counties
Old Bethel Baptist Church
Bryan
A. E. Hill
Bryan Baptist Church
C. E. Bullock
Weaver
H. L. McKnight
Buckner’s Orphan Home
Opera Season Abandoned as Singers Join War Service
Chicago Grand Opera Company cancels the coming season contracts for stars including Lina Cavalieri and Heinrich Hansel as many singers enlist in the war. Bernard Ulrich says about 200000 dollars in subscriptions will be returned while hotel managers warn of up to a million dollars in lost business due to the absence of opera this season.
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Chien” Ll
Bernard Ulrich
Lina Cavalieri
Muratore
Red Cross
Heinrich Hansel
Chicago
Baireuth
Vanni Marcoux
Ruffo
Bonci
Sammarco
Ulrich
Texas Bakery Changes Hands
Mrs. Otto Boehme sold her interest in Texas Bakery to Gus Ehrenbrecht and B Jennings of Houston. The new owners take charge tomorrow and promise to maintain the high standard and service. Mrs. Boehme and her children will move to Bryan and reside in the bakery building vicinity.
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Otto Boehme
Texas
Gus Ehrenbrecht
B. Jennings
Houston
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Jennings
Ehrenbrecht
Boehme
Bryan
House Invites Bailey to Speak in 51 44 Vote
Austin Tex Aug 29 The House by 51 to 44 voted to invite former Senator Bailey to address them. The motion followed a speech by Bailey and reflected partisan maneuvering within the chamber.
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Austin
Tex
House
Bailey
Germany and France Call Out Boys in War Mobilization
Berlin reports 30,000 Russians captured in Eastern Prussia with key gains at Ortelsburg Hohenstein and Tannenberg. Austrian sources claim Russians repulsed along a 420 mile front as Paris braces near 60 miles away. Paris dispatches note fortification buildup and mass transport as Parisian rail tickets sell out. Tokyo: Tachien Island occupation by Japanese near Kiao Chow Bay. Washington notes 70,000 British halted 20,000 Germans before French reinforcements arrived.
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Prussia
Ortelsburg
Hohenstein
Tannenberg
Washington
German forces reach Prussian frontier and press Russians
An official telegram reports fresh German units reaching the Prussian frontier and at some points launching offensives against Russian forces, signaling intensified hostilities in the region.
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Associated Press
London
Carranza voids Huerta contracts and police reshuffle
Officially announced contracts and concessions granted by Huerta era ministers are voided. Carranza has dismissed the Mexico City police and replaced them with constitutionalist troops in a move from Mexico City.
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Carranza
Huerta
Associated Press
Mexico City
Washington
Post Home Farms offers 160 acre Garza County land plan
A farm scheme promises a self-sustaining income with $320 down and $280 yearly at four percent on 160 acres ready for plowing with buildings windmill silo and fences. Executed by C. W. Post executors this Garza County project touts healthy climate pure water and profitable general farming and stock raising.
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C. W. Post
Garza County
Co. W. Post Home Farms
France may move government to Bordeaux as precaution
Washtonton Aug 31 Official advices say France is considering relocating the government from Paris to Bordeaux as a precautionary measure.
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Associated Press
Washtonton
France
Paris
Bordeaux
Japanese Fleet Bombards Tsingtau Noted Cannonading
Associated Press reports morning cannonading near Tsingtau attributed to Japanese fleet bombarding the port.
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Associated Press
Tisna
Tsing Tau
Six Hundred Thousand Troops to Be Available in Six Weeks
Paris reports six hundred thousand additional troops will be available within six weeks. Young reserves have been called out. Berlin notes that two million volunteers have offered themselves.
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Y Associated Press
Paris
Tide of Victory Alternates
Paris reports a shifting front with the French offensive on the right and German retreat. The center alternates between advances and checks as a general attack proceeds. Allied forces retire on the left but remain intact and reinforcements are arriving.
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Associated Press
Paris
McReynolds and Gregory Confirmed for High Office
Washington state today reports the Senate confirmed Hugh McReynolds as Supreme Court Justice and Thomas W Gregory as Attorney General. The action marks confirmation of two high level nominees and solidifies the administration team in key legal posts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
McReynolds
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Gregory
Floriston Beached After Iceberg Collision
The British tramp steamer Floriston carrying grain struck an iceberg near Curlin Newfoundland and was beached. No further details on casualties or rescue provided.
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Associated Press
Curlin
New Foundland
Tes
Floriston
Conclave opens to elect pope in Rome
In Rome the papal conclave began with a ceremonial mass attended by fifty seven cardinals marking the start of the election process for a new pope.
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Associated Press
Rome
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