World War I battle mass near Liege and Namur
International News Service reports a massive 2,000,000 strong battle line across Belgium near Liege to Namur with heavy cannon, machine guns on autos, and heavy losses for German forces. Belgian defense claims invincibility punctured as aerial scouts note ongoing independent engagements and Zeppelin activity.
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Brussels
Liege
Eghezes
Meuse
War Office
Namur
Figheres
Belgium
Maestvieht
Paris
London
Amsterdam
Telegraphic Weather Report and Licenses
Unsettled tonight and Friday with probable showers and warmer conditions in the south, cooler in the north. Marriage licenses issued for A. G. Peterson of Shawmet and Mina McDonald of DuBois.
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A. G. Peterson
Shawmet
Mina McDonald
DuBois
Men at Head of European War Leaders
A sketch of eminent military leaders from Britain France Russia Italy and Germany who command national forces in the world war era. The piece notes rapid changes at the top of armies and navies as cabinets and rulers pivot to meet crisis, with leaders now expected to drive their nations to victory.
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International News Service
London
Provisional President Carbajal Flees to Vera Cruz
Mexico City reports Provisional President Carbajal has fled to Vera Cruz seeking protection from American troops. He departed the capital fearing assassination if he stayed.
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Ux International News Service
Mexico City
Carbajal
Vera Cruz
Pooler family事故 from exploding auto engine
E T Pooler and family on a Pittsburgh bound motor trip met a serious accident at Glen Campbell while refilling a gas tank and smoking a cigar. The engine ignited, Mrs Pooler suffered burns, and she was treated nearby. No other occupants were harmed.
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E. T. Pooler
Hiz
Park Avenue
Pittsburgh
Glen Campbell
5000 Cossacks Annihilates Two German Regiments
A Rome dispatch reported five thousand Cossacks ambushing two Austrian regiments in Galicia, annihilating them. The battle location was not stated. The Jats Coal Mining company of Brissin, capital $5,000, incorporators include W. H. Patterson, Charfield, George Lobb, W. A. Gould, and Thomas Gould was chartered at Harrisburg yesterday.
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London
Rome
Star
Galicia
Jats Coal Mining Company of
Brissin
Capital
W. H. Patterson
Cbarfield
George Lobb
W. A. Gould
Thomas Gould
Harrisburg
Yestenlar
Two Young Ladies Seriously Hurt In Bigger Accident
A fatal Bigier accident near Clearfield left Albert Brown dead and his two daughters Caroline and Dorothy, with Eveline Brokaw and Mary Keedy, injured after a return trip from a Fraternal Outing picnic. Dorothy Brown drove. the car hit a crossing engine, dragging the auto and occupants. Brokaw suffered multiple injuries, Keedy escaped uninjured but shaken, while Brown died at the scene.
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Bigger
Albert &. Brown
Brown
Caroline
Dorothy
Oscenla
Eveline Brokn
Japan
Mary Keedy
Hagerstown
Fraternal Outing Association
Curwensville
Clearfield
Tumneling
Osceola
Dorothy Brown
Mr. Brown
Miss Keedy
Miss Brokaw
Borothy Bre
Carrie
Daisy Injur Keeriy
Lever Stewart
Austrians Defeated In Bosnia by Servian Forces
Athens August 13 The Servian legation said troops invading Bosnia defeated Austrian forces opposing their advance toward Sarajevo. The report claimed overwhelming victory and heavy losses for the Austrians and expressed expectation of news of the capture of Sarajevo momentarily.
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Athens
Servian Legation
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Americans Not Affected by Britain's Embargo
London reports that Secretary Bell of the American embassy says no American has been barred from landing in Great Britain under the act. He notes protests from Christiana and Havre were delayed but that Americans will be admitted to ports upon proving American citizenship. Minister Vandske at The Hague says small parties of Americans from the Netherlands will be sent forward.
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London
Iward Bell
Great Britain
Bryan
Christiana
Havre
Perta
Mr. Bell
United States
Vandske
the Hage
American Relief Committee
Netherlands
Will Prosecute Dealers Who Raise Food Prices
Washington reports a heroically named drive to prosecute dealers who conspire to raise food prices. Howard of Georgia urged Justice Department action and Kahn of California plans a bill against two or more parties joining to raise food costs. Pennsylvania reps pushed for investigation into prewar and postwar food export levels. Whitman to investigate grain market manipulation. New York DA Whiteman opened inquiries into rising food costs at dealers on request of Housewives league.
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Washington
Howard
Georgia
Department of Justice
Kahn
California
Pennsylvania
Clyde Kelley
Chicago Grain Exchange
Whitman
New York
Apo
Housewives League
Whiteman Yester— Day
English Fleet Ordered to Strike Austrian Ships
British naval command prepares the Mediterranean squadron to strike Austro Hungarian vessels close to the Adriatic base. The Austro Hungarian ambassador Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrenstein is leaving London after eighteen years in England. A formal war declaration against Austria is anticipated imminently.
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London
Guraity Ras Orfecert
Avs
Adriatic
Conant AL Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrenstein
England
Austria
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Telegraphis Weather Report
Bty International News Service
Federal Reserve Board
Charles S. Hamlin
W G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
T. A. Delano
Paul M. Warburg
John Skelton
Williams
The
Curency
W. G. P. Harding
Adolf C. Miller
Pooler
Leni
Lawrence EO Campbell
Sons
Sve
Lavina Sehnenever
Tt Bartes
Decatur
James Nolan
Philinbugr Ceal and Land Company
Philirsbrg Con & Land Company
iWdwin Johnson
Leslie Stewart
Comrs
Comesie G
Bigler
George Kresh
George Jurhkek
Ranier
Hy International Service
Mr. Saverson
Albert Brown
New
Kathryn
Kathleen
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