Paris Prepares for Serge as War Fears Mount
Aug 27 dispatches from Paris London and New York report Britain and France tightening defense as Paris prepares for a surge of refugees and wounded. General Joffre praises Allied troops while German gains push toward Paris and provisional French cabinet plans a national defense declaration.
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War news brief of early WW movements and clashes
Censorship tight as rumors swirl of allied forces checks and German advances. Reports claim Wilhelm der Grosse sinks a British cruiser Highflyer while Lille and other northern towns are disputed. Germany asserts victories and siege successes at Longwy Montmedy Namur as Russian and Japanese actions cloak operations.
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Lille
France
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Montmedy
Mew
North Carolina to sail to Turkey with relief gold
The United States announced it will send the armoured cruiser North Carolina to Turkey to deliver relief gold for Americans. The mission aims to aid Christians and foreigners in Turkish waters and signals potential Turkish entry into the war with the Allies.
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Washington
United States
Ths
North Carolina
Tukey
State Department
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Carranza's Men Engage Police in Mexico City Clash
In Vera Cruz on August 27 reports say a police and constitutionalist split in Mexico City led to open fighting. Police fired on constitutionalists after saloons reopened. the constitutionalists prevailed, police were disarmed, and order was restored.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Prince Frederick Charles Saves Flag in Battle at Frankfort
Aug. 27 dispatches report Prince Frederick Charles of Hease, emperor’s brother in law, led his regiment in battle and saved a flag from a wounded bearer then carried it to victory. The empress travels to Hesse Nassau to inspect hospitals.
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Frankfort-On-Main
Frederick Charles of Hease
Henge- Nassau
President Bordas Resigns in San Domingo Change
President Bordas of San Domingo will resign at 3 o'clock tomorrow. Raymond Baer, head of the National University of San Domingo, will succeed him. The agreement followed a conference with American peace commissioners.
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Washington
Bordas
San Domingo
Raymond Baer
National University of San Domingo
Joffre Receives Field Command For French Army
The report discusses General Joffre as potential leader of the French forces and questions his experience and readiness for real combat. It notes he is going to the field and has previously commanded a smaller portion of the army.
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Joffre
Weather forecast for Wyoming unsettled with showers
Washington reports a forecast for Wyoming calling for unsettled conditions on Friday with probable showers Friday night or Saturday.
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Wyoming
Five Cardinals Vied To Lead Papacy After Pius Death
The article lists papabili among Italian cardinals including Maffi, Gasparri, Lualdi, De La, and Ferrati. It notes Gasparri as a leading candidate with strong chances, and mentions age, experience, and avoidance of monastic orders as factors.
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Cardinal Gasparri
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British Cruiser Sinks The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
In the House of Commons Lord Churchill announced the British cruiser Highflyer sank the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse off West Africa. One Highflyer crewman was killed. others were rescued. The German ship, built in 1897, measured 625 feet with 14 350 tons and carried eight 6.9 inch guns.
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Servia
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the Line
Naval Annual
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Cincinnati Boxing Commission bans women as spectators
The Cincinnati boxing commission appointed by the mayor announced that women would be barred as spectators at all boxing contests in the city for the future.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Boxing Commission
Captain Smith Noted Officer Dies by Suicide in Jail
Captain J. L. Smith a 7 percent man and longtime Cheyenne figure died by drinking lye in Denver County jail on Wednesday. He served as deputy sheriff, constable, and a Union Pacific detective famed for chasing train robbers and gunfighter exploits. He left Cheyenne about 15 years ago after a career marked by fearless pursuit of outlaws.
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War News Roundup Across Capitals Amid Rumors and Censors
A Paris rumor says French troops may have won battles this week while Brussels bans progress details. In Washington officials anticipate Christmas news as cabinet officials warn of growing public feeling. St Petersburg reports two war correspondents shot at sunrise. Rome notes a ban on reporters near action sites. Berlin cites downed wires creating fragmentary reports.
Asquith Promises Secrecy Lift on France Belgium War News
In the British House of Commons Prime Minister Asquith pledges that the veil of secrecy over war operations in France and Belgium will be removed soon. He notes strategic reasons for withholding details and asserts the government aims to relay information compatible with national interests. The report praises British troops and cites a chaotic interjection by Keir Hardie and a counterpoint from Timothy Hesly amid protests by the Commons.
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France
Belgium
House of Commons
Asquith
Keir Hardie
England
Edward Grey
Hardie
Timothy Hesly
Reichstag
Cardinals Open Conclave Preparations In Rome
Cardin als gathering to elect Pope Pius successor report that 17 prelates in Liege are held by Germans as hostages amid acts of homicides by the local population perturbs the meeting in Rome on August 27.
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Pius
Liege
California Nominees Revealed From Tuesday Primaries
Returns from Tuesday's primaries indicate the governor nominees as John D. Fredericks for the Republican Party J B Curtin for the Democrats Hiram W Johnson the incumbent for the Progressive Party with Johnson leading in the race based on early returns in San Francisco Aug 27.
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San Francisco
John D. Fredericks
J. B. Curtin
Hiram W. Johnson
Holden is President Elected of Chicago Burlington & Quincy
Hale Holden was today chosen president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad to succeed the late Darius Miller, in Chicago. The election follows Miller's death and confirms Holden as successor to lead the railroad company.
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Chicago
Russian Plan To Attack Berlin In Three Weeks
St Petersburg Aug 27 Officials confirm Russian mobilization of 8,000,000 troops in four armies of 2,000,000. Frontline plans aim to bypass main German forts, press toward Posen and threaten Berlin from the south, with German defense retreating to fortifications.
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Petersburg
Romel
War Office
Posen
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