England Promises Fresh Indian Troops For France
London reports Lord Kitchener announced in the House of Lords that Britain will further reinforce the army in France. He said gaps are being filled and native Indian troops will be employed as part of the expanded force. Various Allied actions across Europe include ships, destroyers, and coastal fortifications amid ongoing war developments.
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London
Lord Kitchener
House of Lords
France
Kitchener
Marquis of Crewe
India
Protest Against Belgium Burnings Continues
Washington reports an ongoing protest against the burning of Louvain by German troops with continued coverage on page four.
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Washington
Louvain
Belgium
Germans Tear Gap In WW French Defense Lines
Paris August 28 reports say German forces have forced a gap near Longwy and are pouring regiments into France. British and French detachments hold northern positions with Cambrai as base. Paris fears siege as bridges on the Meuse are destroyed and resistance is tested.
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Paris
Paria
War Office
Lonny
France
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Lower Moselle
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Villemot
Joppecourt
Audun-le- Roman
Briery
Department
Meuthe-et-Moselle
Montmedy
Department of the Meuse
Meuse
Verdun
Sedan
Cambrai
Pas de Calais
Arras
World War I Developments Prompt War News Roundup
Friday reports from multiple fronts describe German advances from Maubeuge and Ostend, with British and French lines under pressure. Britain claims heavy losses after repelling a German assault while reinforcements rush to Lorraine and Pas de Calais. Austria declares war on Belgium as Servians threaten reprisals amid alleged atrocities.
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War Office
Pas de Calaig
Lorraine
Queen and Children Flee to Antwerp as Belgian War Flares
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and her three children escape Brussels and head for Antwerp as King Albert prepares a last stand. The royal family may be driven from their land if German forces advance. The queen may seek England if the city falls, while the king vows to resist.
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Belgium
Leopold
Antwerp
Brussels
Albert
Little Kingdom
England
Tommy Atkins Love Because He Has Not Seen Enough Real War
London reports from a Rouen correspondent describe British soldiers voicing mixed views on German gunnery and frontline combat. Stories recount bayonet charges, close encounters with enemy formations, and a lone gunner refusing to quit until ordered back.
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Tommy Atkins
London
Daily
Manl
Rouen
Berlin
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Hussars
David
Fighting in Mexico City Continues as Refuges Report
From Vera Cruz August 28. Street fighting in Mexico City again yesterday left several dead. Censorship blocks details for refugees. Passengers from Puerto Mexico report General Rinecom and 400 men mutinied, joining former federal soldiers who seized the Titiman railway at Hae Kna Cruz.
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Vera Cuz
Mexico City
Puerto Mexico
Rinecom
Hae Kna Cruz
Weather of Wyoming Shows Showers Then Fair Weekend
Weather report from Washington on August 28 forecasts local showers Saturday and likely fair conditions Sunday across Wyoming with a mild to moderate weekend outlook.
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Washington
Wyoming
Refugees on Way Home by the Thousand
New York dispatch reports shipping disruptions from the war with liners delayed or diverted. One Atlantic liner arrived, two more due tomorrow, and five vessels slated for Sunday, carrying about 8 560 passengers mostly American refugees. Through bills of lading resumed by eastern trunk lines to boost exports and ease foreign exchange.
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New York
War service the wish of many nurses
Hundreds of American nurses and surgeons volunteered for service in Europe as Red Cross officials finalize personnel for the relief expedition. About 30 surgeons and 120 Red Cross nurses will join the abroad mission, with Mary Delano noting nurses clamored to go and the selection process as tough as choosing surgeons. Major Robert A. Patterson leads surgeon selections amid similar demand.
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Washington
Amercan
Europe
Red Cross
Misa Jane A. Delano
General Nursing Service of the
Robert A. Patterson
U. S. A. Medical Corps
Nobility Converts Castles and Mansions into Hospitals
Historic castles country mansions and yachts are being turned into hospitals convalescent homes and Red Cross depots. Devonshire House Piccadilly serves as Red Cross headquarters while Marlborough House hosts garment workers converting rooms into workrooms.
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Red Cross
D At
Devonshire
Piccadilly
British Red Cross Society
Amelie
Portugal
Princess Christian
Marlborough House
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Marie Louise
Empr Eugenie
Red Cross Fund
Fernborough
Duke of Sutherland
Dunrobin Castle
Scottish Highlands
Duke of Norfolk
Arundel Castle
Sussex
German occupation devastates Belgian industry
Paris reports widespread destruction as German forces occupy Belgium. Refugees say they fled Fraveries as Germans seized and destroyed mine shafts and machinery, leaving few industries operational under occupation.
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Paris
Fron
San Francisco Millers Raise Flour Prices
San Francisco millers have raised flour 40 cents a barrel, with Eastern millers also advancing flour by a barrel, as of August 28. The move tightens costs for bakers and consumers across the region.
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San Francisco
Russians Drive Back Austrians Near Lemberg
From St Peters burg Aug 28 the Prussian army has driven Austrian defenses and nears Lemberg, capital of Austrian Galicia, within 20 miles in heavy force. Russian forces under General Wanaff push along the Sereth and Dniester valleys with 290000 men. three Austrian corps are driven back with heavy losses. Russian aeroplanes report Austrian reinforcements. another column moves to assist. Emperor William telegraphs for relief of refugees driven from homes by invasion, to be kept safe until Russians are checked.
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Dnelster
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Prussia
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Alle River
Allenstein
Berlin
Rome
William
Dying Austrian Emperor Declares War on Belgium
Vienna Aug. 28. Austria declares war on Belgium and breaks off diplomatic relations. Belgian ambassador receives passports. Austrian troops may join German forces on Belgian soil if needed. Emperor Francis Joseph remains critically ill and is not expected to live.
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Belgium
Foreign Office
Germany
France
England
Russia
Anderria
Francis Joseph
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