War in Pacific and Europe Dominates Headlines
United Press reports indicate Japan delays offensive at Kiao Chau until a German surrender note is sent. Tokyo notes caution as Admiral Kato and commanders plan squadrons to trap German cruisers while Japanese and Allied authorities prepare to seize German ships and publicize confiscations before Sept. 5.
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United Press
Tokyo
Japan
Kino Chau
Kino Cha
Aus
Tomasa Koro Kato
Iral
Sadakichi Kato
Kesdmiral Tsuchiya
Metal
Han Drowns in Stream Near Lake
A man identified as William W. Brisbin, sixty, a painter, drowned in a small creek near a lake after likely stumbling from a nearby road. Police and coroner investigated. death ruled accidental drowning after body recovered from three to four inches of water. Nearby witnesses and rescuers, including Cotton and John V, assisted in the scene.
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Blaine Koble
Koble
John V
Tim
William W. Brisbin
Brisbin
Renkert
Peter Hammond
Meyers Stock Farm
Hom
Vail
French Hold Position In Alsace Lorraine War Update
Paris Aug 24 The war office declares French positions in Alsace Lorraine satisfactory. Donon and Salles passes in Vosges are no longer strategic as French troops withdraw. French entrenched about Nancy while Germans occupy Lunéville about 16 miles away.
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United Press Cane
Paris
Alsace
Mulhaussen
Lorraine
Donon
Sales
MMT
Grande Couronne de
Byvancea Ream Cante
Alsace-Lorraine
Salles
Vosges
Nancy
War Office
Luneville
Nane
Prince William Flee Albania Rumor Sparks Anarchy Claim
A Venice dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Albania in chaos with Prince William and his family allegedly fleeing the country. The telegram claims the prince ascended the throne recently and is now en route to Venice with his family.
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Aged Press
London
Albania
Princ William
Daily Mail
Venice
Prince William
Ven~fee
British in Battle Farms Hold Back German Advance
British farms cooperate with France to hold back the German push as experts say a German victory would force defense on German soil. With Liege forts mostly holding and Antwerp secure, a German flank attack is anticipated once the forward movement stalls.
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United Press
London
Tis
Germany
Liege
Namur
Antwerp
Germany and Austria Oppose Cardinal Ferrati Selection
Rome dispatch says Germany and Austria, wary of the Spanish veto, have signaled strong objections to Cardinal Ferrati's potential ascent to the papacy. The triple alliance nations resist any move seen as contravening policy and speculate on possible alternate avenues amid strict church regulations.
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Germany
Austria
Cardinal Ferrati
United Pree
Rome
Pius X
Narions
Emperor Franz Josef Gravely Ill Reports Hesitant
United Press dispatches from Rome and Paris said Emperor Franz Josef of Austria was seriously ill but with no official confirmation. Communications with Austria were described as shut off and only a few dispatches managed to cross the sea.
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United Press
London
Rome
Paris
Franz Josef of
Austria
Aus‘ Lly
Frelse
On to Berlin Cry From Russian Army
Paris reports official war office news that German forces in Poland were pushed back by the Russians who invest Soldau and other towns. Russian advance is described as overwhelming. Austrian mobilization is delayed while Germany braces for a broader front. Enthusiasm in Russian ranks is high and leaders vow to reach Berlin.
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Paris
War Office
Russia
Mlawa
Solu Soldau
Igsburg
Konte
Wasion
Willenburg
Germany
St. Petersburg
Ite
Gereastern Pan
Lemburg
Belgium
Nicholas
Berlin
Brussels
Charleroi
Gerburke
Orth
Carpaign
Austria Abandons Servian Invasion Declares Retreat
Servian war office reports Austria halted offensive after Serb victories along the Drina. Victories yield captures and old equipment, with prisoners and details listed, including large crop valuations and a note about a 200 year old church of the Pilgrims in Prince Edward Island.
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Servia
Drina
War Office
Prince Edward Island
Church of the Pilgrims
Province
Mase
War Oddities From London On Aviator Garros Rumor
A Dutch paper quotes a Ro land Garros friend claiming the noted aviator is alive and well, countering reports that he sacrificed his life in a Zeppelin clash. The piece also mentions paying for meals with gold coins and references air battles across central France amid wartime confusion.
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United Pro
London
Brussels
Pte Hague
Roland Garros
Gar~ros
Ted Wiese
Canin Fais
Tirlven
Castral
France
Russians Move Aug Nine Letter Rail Weighting
Fragmentary report notes Russian action near rail centers with mentions of German units and Morkite metal context. No clear event date or outcome. sources show fragmented phrases about military movements and centers without full details.
Allied Armies Battle Germans Greatest Clash Of Modern Times
Paris Aug 21 Allied forces and invading Germans clash along a broad front with heavy casualties expected. British French and Belgian troops press the offensive, fighting through Namur and Charleroi sectors as war offices warn of appalling losses and a rapidly changing front. Medical services expand to treat the wounded near junctions, with Belgian railways pressed into service.
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Paris
Mans
Luxenburger
War Office
Ntsal Torcen
Eth
Feeney
Pointe
Paris Gaiety Persists Despite War Describe Paris Under Siege
United Press dispatch from Paris notes the city’s mood stays buoyant amid mobilization. Parisian cafes remain lively as theaters close and government occupies venues for soldiers. Veterans joke about sons at the front while taxis and bicycles dominate the streets and the Jardin de Paris shelters babies of working women.
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United Press
Paris
in_ Mail
New’ York
War Times
Peace Times
Firot French Institutio
France
Jardin de Paris
Grand Palais
Champs Elysee
Carry Out Deathbed Wish of Mrs Wilson
A garbled Washington dispatch reports a capital slums abolishment bill facing Senate action as Mrs Woodrow Wilson’s illness and deathbed wish are invoked to press passage. Senator McCumber is cited as stating the bill’s pace and chances before adjournment.
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Wilso
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Howe
Wise
Senate
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U.S
Wileson
Han
Neep Mulhausen
Abanea
Franz Josef Seriously Iil
Kaiser
United Free
Nish
Servian War’ Office
Igh
Howiteers
Carssons
Morkite
Ito
Audenarde
Brend
Mabe
Sir John French
Euonse
Gusdon
Iis
Iea
Gaston
Jean
P. J. McCumber
North Dakota
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