Allied numbers mass in northwestern France to halt German advance
The French and British mobilize every man and gun in northwestern France to check the German push toward Paris. Joffre aims to strike the German right and relieve forces in a critical stance. Russians push through East Prussia as Berlin threat looms.
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London
France
Paris
Joffre
Antwerp
Copenhagen
East Prussia
Sir John French
War Office
Crown Prince
Longwy
Meuse
Nancy
Voeges
Belfort
Koeningsberg
Allenstein
Berlin
Avetrian
Vistula
Lemberg
Turkey
Athens
Constantinople
Mikado and Man Who Made War on Germany
The article notes Japan is at war with Germany after China and Russia, marking a third major conflict. Prime Minister Okuma is highlighted as a key figure shaping Japan’s stance in the present conflict.
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Mikado
Man
Germany
Japan
China
Russia
Okuma
Crisis Near in Italy As Cabinet Holds Frequent Talks
Rome Aug 29 Frequent cabinet conferences signal a crisis approach as pressure against Austria grows. Italian public opinion swells against German Austrian moves with rumors of ultimatums denied by the foreign office. Officials insist Italy remains strictly neutral though a revolution could follow aiding Austria.
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Rome
Austria
Foreign Office
Italy
Germany
Manuel Urges Portugal to Join Allies in War
Ex-king Manuel appeals to the Portuguese public to enlist and support the allies. He closes his message by saying I, myself, offer my services to the king of England. The appeal is printed in all local newspapers in Lisbon on August 29.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Portugese
England
Battle of Tournai Compared to Historic British Defenses
London dispatch from the Lally Mail reports the battle of Tournai where a German cavalry force of 5000 overwhelmed a British unit of 700. The British held their ground until relief failed, carried the wounded, and retreated when noon neared. The correspondent cites a British stand as a notable historic revelation.
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London
Lally ‘Mail
Houlogne
Battle of
Tournal
Magersfonteim
Tournai
Shorthand Editors Elect Requa President at Annual Meet
Charles H. Requa of Brooklyn was chosen president of the National Shorthand Reporters' Association and San Francisco was selected as next year’s convention site. Nathan Pelhrens of New York won the speed contest, writing 280 words a minute for five minutes at Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
N. JL
Charles H. Requa
Brooklyn
National
Early War Moves Across Europe Reported
Belgium protests to neutral powers over Louvain destruction and city bombings. Belgian army massing north of Brussels as German actions prompt German and Austrian moves east. France reports fresh German reinforcements on front with aims to breach allied lines and seize French coast towns. England notes conflicting troop movement reports with Cambrai likely German gain. Russia claims Koenigsberg area captured and citadel invested as German and Austrian forces retreat. Austria moves eastern Prussia to aid German offensives. Italy contemplates ultimatum amid frontier tension. Princess Patricia’s Canadian regiment sails from Montreal to front.
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Belgium
Louvain
Brussels
France
Iayvasion
Germany
Fog and Fire Help German Capture Namur
Belgian cyclist soldiers arriving from Namur report heavy fog shielded a two day bombardment that allowed German forces to enter and destroy Namur. Survivors describe fighting hand to hand, loss of a wireless station, and a dawn withdrawal toward France after the fog lifted.
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London
Folkestone
Namur
Altho
France
Folkwstone
American Minister A Victim Amid Louvain Sack
Dispatch from the Netherlands reports civilians slain in the Louvain sack. It mentions an Englishman and an American clergyman among the dead and notes destruction of public buildings. A forthcoming US-bound commission includes Vandervelde Hymans Goblet Belvelia to publicize alleged Germanities.
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London
Tennenseen
Netherlands
Louvain
United States
Mesers
Vandervelde
Hymans
Goblet
Settlement Talks Reach Base Between Villa and Obregon
In Nogales Sonora Aug 29 after talks among Generals Villa Obregon and Sonora Governor Maytorena a base for peaceful settlement of the Sonora factions is announced Villa met Muaytorena and Obregon met Hill representing Carranza on the US side both sides cross to the Mexican town for a long conference General Alvarado and other officers denied by Maytorena were released Villa invites refugees and former enemies to return and promises protection while he plans to investigate the Arrieta brothers after settlement. The report also notes Calles at Cananea has arrested 20 followers for looting Chinese stores in Mexico City a decree calls on growers to inventory stock and price a later decree demands residents surrender firearms within 48 hours.
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Nogales
Sonora
Villa
Obregon
Maytoreda
Sonordo
Mexico
Muaytorena
Hill
Alvarado
Maytoreng
Champagne Famine and Bren Shortage Threaten U S Supply
New York reports a champagne famine and Bren shortage as European war tensions rise. German beer stocks are expected to exhaust by mid next week and imports halted. Sauterne and elmret may last longer. Kelme, a champagne center, is cut off from railroad links to the coast.
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New York
Sauterne
Elmret
Kelme
Champagne
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Warms Sunday and Monday
Washington Augen reports warmer weather ahead for Wyoming with increasing temperatures through Sunday and Monday. Rain chances remain low as conditions trend milder across the region.
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Washington
Wyoming
Tariff Debate Echoes From Washington on War Impact
Washington reports that some Republicans hint the new tariff worsens treasury losses due to Europe’s war. The New York Press rebukes such claims, arguing tariff revenue fell because war disrupted tariff duties while other taxes remain, and warns against using tariffs as War-time revenue rhetoric.
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Washington
Europe
Treasury
New York Press
United States
England aghast at destruction of Belgian town Louvain
London reports reveal official outrage over the full destruction of Louvain. Prime Minister Asquith and the public press bureau condemn the act as barbarism and vandalism, rejecting claims it was justified by war or reprisal. The note asserts citizens surrendered but remained unarmed.
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Louvain
Asquith
Preas Bureau
Bureau
Creyman
Louvain Ne
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