War realities and dispatches from the August 24 crisis
Reports from London Paris and Rotterdam describe Emperor Francis Joseph near death in Vienna and shifting Allied positions as German, Austrian and Russian forces clash. Paris notes French offensive limits while Russian attack grows. Updates from Rotterdam Amsterdam Nish and Belgrade cover bombardments mine explosions and prisoner counts.
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London
Paris
Nish
Servia
Adriatic
Bulletin helps marooned Americans learn of ships and aid
Copies of the first issue of the American Bulletin, issued in London for stranded Americans, arrive in New York. The four page paper lists who is where with ambassador contacts, committees, and a director column, plus a column of don'ts urging calm and practical conduct.
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New York
American Bulletin
London
Refugees
Ambassador Page
The
Hulletin
Liebknecht Not Shot Despite Reports in Berlin Dispatch
A Cologne Gazette Berlin dispatch dated August 17 says Liebknecht was shot for avoiding military service. The report is denied as untrue and states Liebknecht was alive in Berlin. The dispatch adds Rosa Luxemburg and others not shot or harmed.
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London
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Cluliat
Refugees Reach U S After Turbulent Atlantic Voyage
New York August 24 four hundred more Americans stranded in war zones reached U S soil aboard the Principe di Udine chartered liner. Notables onboard included former speaker Joseph Cannon and Columbia president Nicholas Murray Butler.
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New York
Lloyd Sabado
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Germany
France
Principe di Udine
William A. Davis
Indianapolis
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Davis
Chicago
Havre
Cameronia
Glasgow
Frederic W. F
Minneapolis
Dia
Monstrous World War Fronts Report From Global Upheaval
Across Europe the war intensifies with Mons battle in Belgium, heavy British losses, and French fighting from Audenarde to Alsace. Russian advance reaches eastern Prussia, German corps defeated, Vienna reports illness of Emperor Francis Joseph, and Rome hints at Italian mobilization against Austria.
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England
Mons
France
War Office
Audenarde
Luxemburg
Lorraine
Alsace
Tiemain
Luneville
Nancy
Toul
Bpinal
Belgium
Eck
Russia
Austria
Grand Duke
Nichola
Germany
Berlin
Japan
Kiao-Chow
Francis Joseph
Rome
Vienna
Servian War Office
Nish
Drina
Prosecution Urged for United Railroads Officers
The state railroad commission recommended criminal prosecution of those responsible for the United Railroads plight. The present management pledges to aid with all evidence in its possession. A transcript of commission testimony will be provided to the district attorney.
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San Francisco
United Railroads
State Railroad Commission
Weather forecast from Illington Wyoming Aug 22
The forecast for Wyoming calls for generally fair skies Sunday and Monday. Weather outlook remains mild with no precipitation expected across the region.
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Illington
Wyoming
Merchant Marine Plans Move Forward in Congress
Washington Aug 24 Plans for a permanent American merchant marine progressed today. In the house the administration bill for the incorporation of a 10 000 000 company to operate steamers under the supervision of the government shipping board was introduced.
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Washington
Government Shipping Board
Conclave Start Hinted For Next Week in Rome
Cardinal leaders in Rome consider starting the papal conclave on Monday to elect a successor to Pope Pius X, though no exact date has been set. The movement among cardinals in Rome favors a prompt assembly despite ongoing discussions.
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Rome
Pius X
Burglars Case On Two Nights In Local City
Three burglaries reported to the police on Saturday and Sunday nights with no arrests. Labay Journal building broken into early Sunday. thieves rifled office and took a few items. Home of Richardson, an engineer, at Union Pacific, entered through back window. two watches, money and silverware taken. Henry Bmigh's home at 1404 Thames burgled. Watson was fined earlier. Case details include charges and preliminary hearings in several local matters.
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Labay Journal
Sefernan
Richardson
Union
Wehardson
Henry Bmigh
Thames, Warburg
Hal Watson
Houseman
Fred Labaeh
Paul Hanson
Juslo Edward
X Elliott
Elough
J. L. Jordan
Jordan
Malcolm BL
O. J. Hosenbaum
Wilson Says Outside Forces Seek Mexico Intervention
President Wilson declares some outside groups aim to provoke trouble between Carranza and Villa to profit from intervention. General Villa issues a Mexico City statement saying he seeks a civilian government for Mexico and appeals for American moral support in his political struggle.
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Wilson
Villa
Carranza
Washington
Mexico
Chihuahua
Mexico City
Germans Spend Gold, Won’t Take Change in London
John Mackenzie, an American visitor in London, reported that German officers paying for meals in restaurants tossed gold coin across the counter and said they would get the change on their way back from Paris, illustrating wartime currency habits.
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London
John Mackenzie
Paris
No More Relief Urged for Americans Says Garrison
Washington reports indicate the government sees sufficient steamship relief from Europe for the absent. The American minister to Portugal reports no current financial aid is needed there. Mayors of major cities are urged to coordinate with boards of trade and Red Cross committees to collect contributions for European war zone needs.
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Washington
Garrison, Halmidan
Europe
Portugal
Cithy
United States
Boards of Trade
Tocul Fed Crogeans
Open Banks by Reserve Board Across the Nation
Washington August 24. After days of conjecture the federal reserve board decided to open 12 of the reserve banks at the same time and launch a new banking custom nationwide. This move aims to standardize procedures and stimulate financial activity across the country.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
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