German Pacific Cruiser Panther Report Confirmed
An authentic dispatch from Algiers via London confirms the destruction of the German cruiser Panther and captures of Goeben and Breslau by British and French squadrons, with the French forces performing the capture. Seventeen Alsatians were shot attempting to cross into France but retreated. A British warship seized the German bark Perkee while the Franz Heron reports firing elsewhere and the German Atlantic cable to Emden via the Azores is cut, halting direct communication.
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Algiers
Africa
London
Panther
Breslau
Dover
Eng
Perkee
New York
Hamburg
Franz Heron
Germany
Emden
Azores
Germans Violated Neutrality Invading Dutch Territory
London reports that German forces invaded Dutch territory at Tilburg violating neutrality laws. Troops reportedly faced resistance after crossing the Meuse at Eysden in Belgium.
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London
Tilburg
Meuse
Eysden
Belgium
Belgians repel invasion as German drive reaches Liege
The Belgian war minister reports Belgians are successfully opposing the German invasion with limited losses. German forces captured Vise after hours of fighting and reportedly burned the town. About 100000 Germans move toward Liege, with bridges destroyed to slow the advance and a general attack anticipated tomorrow.
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Brussels
Belgium
Vise
Liege
Heavy naval activity off Maine coast reported near Seguin Island
Heavy firing from the coast of Maine has been heard for days. Lighter cruisers and six warships from Germany Britain and France hover offshore near Seguin Island. Steamship wireless messages intermittently indicate nearby vessels.
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U. S
Portland
Maine
Seguin Island
Wilson offers offices to European powers in wartime
President Wilson offered his good offices to all involved European powers. Secretary Bryan convened a conference of representatives today. There is no indication this offer will be favorably received.
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Wilson
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Twenty One Spies Arrested in British Isles
London reports twenty one spies arrested in the British Isles within the last twenty four hours. Most were found in major naval centers. Paris notes German cavalry and infantry crossing the frontier in reconnoitering parties. A German dragoon squadron was repulsed at Vilforsba Montegue by French rifle dragoons. A German cavalry regiment advanced to Morfontane.
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London
Home Secretary
British Isles
Paris
Vilfors
Raid Finds Bombs and Rifles in German Houses
Detectives during a raid on houses occupied by Germans in London found a large cache of bombs and rifles. Several arrests were made.
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London
French Aiding Foreigners Move to Remove Outsiders
London reports from the war area indicate the French government is taking all possible steps to expel foreigners from France as Americans arrive detailing the urgency and scope of the action.
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London
Relief Aid Approved for Americans Stranded in Europe
The House quickly passed an appropriation of 2,500,000 dollars for American relief in Europe. The Senate followed suit within minutes, approving the bill.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Europe
Senate
Investigating Neutrality Inquiries On German Wireless Stations
Washington August 5 The general staff of the army is investigating the neutrality of the German owned wireless stations at Tarken, New Jersey, and Sayville Long Island.
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Washington
General Staff of the Army
Ger- Man
Takerton
N. J
Sayville
Long Island
Senator Williams resigns from foreign relations panel
U S Senator John Sharp Williams resigns from the foreign relations committee citing hesitation to back the administration’s mediation policy. The resignation comes as the chamber debates foreign policy directions and mediation efforts.
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Williams
Washington
John Sharp Williams
Foreign Relations Committee
Belgian Troops Fight German Forces Near Liege
Belgian war minister reports vigorous firing from forts around Liege as German troops cross the frontier at three points. A clash for Fleron is also believed to be underway. Sweden may join Britain France and Russia if neutrality cannot be kept.
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Liege
Brussels
Belgium
Fleron
Sweden
Washington
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germans Lose Two Boats in Naval Action
London report says British cruiser Amphion sank the Hamburg American line steamer Koenig in Luise today, a vessel fitted for mine laying. Guernsey Islands dispatches report a French gunboat towing a large German steamer anchored under the castle guns.
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London
Amphion
Koenig
Guernsey Islands
German Embassy at St Petersburg Destroyed by Mob
Report claims the German embassy in St Petersburg was destroyed by a mob and a German employee killed. The State Department does not credit the report.
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Washington
Mrs Woodrow Wilson In Grave Condition At White House
Washington Aug 5 The condition of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson is extremely grave as daughters Mrs Sayre and Miss Margaret Wilson are at the bedside. Physicians report nervous disabilities and say she has been unconscious for two days and is weakening with little hope for recovery.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Sayre
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Millbank Sisters Headed to Victorville for Two Weeks
Misses Harriet and Hilda Millbank left this morning for Victorville to spend two weeks with their brother.
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Harriet
Hilda Millbank
Victorville
Vallejo Prepares Grand Admission Day Carnival
The Native Sons Parlor in Vallejo outlines plans for a three day Admission Day celebration starting September 7. The organizing committee vows comprehensive activities to thrill visitors and foster happiness amid original festival features. Contracts awarded to Oakland and San Francisco firms cover downtown lighting and city flag decorations with several street concessions going to progressive firms.
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Vallejo
Native Sons Order
Oakland
San Francisco
The Triumph of Christ Sermon At Union Services
Local pastors lead open air union services at Eighth and Main with strong attendance. Prof Farrar conducts the chorus from Methodist church and Rev Chester Ferris of Congregational church delivers the sermon on The Triumph of Christ from Ist Corinthians 15 25.
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Chester Ferris
Congregational Church
UNION
Corona
Eighth and Main Streets
Farrar
Methodist Church
Christ
Death of Mrs. Mary Hollingsworth at 85
Mary Hollingsworth, aged 85, died at 6:15 this morning at her North Howard Street home from pneumonia after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the residence with Rev. FE.1T. Sanford of Ontario officiating. She was born March 11, 1829 in Indiana and married Isaiah Hollingsworth November 28, 1850. They moved to Corona over twenty years ago. he died five years ago. Survived only by distant relatives.
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Mary Hollingsworth
North Howard Street
Sanford
Ontario
Indiana
Isaiah Jlollingsworth
Corona
Lon Manners Visits City On Salt Lake Railroad Business
Traveling passenger agent Lon Manners of the Salt Lake railroad was in the city on business today, meeting with local officials and reviewing passenger services.
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Lon Manners
Salt Lake Railroad
Contest for King and Queen At Festival Promises Narrow Wins
Promoters vow to deliver something beyond the ordinary as contract holders push for quality. In the coming weeks a spirited festival king and queen contest will unfold with many entrants. Winners are expected to emerge by the slimmest margins.
Relief steamer sails to Europe for American relief
The armored cruiser Tennessee will depart New York at night with millions in gold to aid Americans stranded in Europe. Funds come from banks, express companies, and a $2,000,000 federal appropriation. A fleet of ships will follow to repatriate at least 100000 citizens abroad, with officials coordinating checks and transport from embassies and hotels.
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Washington
Europe
Tennessee
New York
Atlantic
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Wilson
State Department
Department
Friends of
Barley Shipment Delayed by European War Across California
Five hundred thousand tons of barley, nearly half California’s crop, are held up by the European war. Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys carloads pile in Port Costa warehouses while exporters, blocked by lack of marine insurance, refuse to load ships. Most grain targets France Germany and England. farmers told to halt tidewater barley. Barley cited as contraband of war due to cavalry feed use.
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San Francisco
California
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Port Costa
France
Germany
England
Tidewater
Correction of Nichols resignation claim in Corona article
The Independent editor corrects a misstatement in a piece on Beautifying Corona. It clarifies that Mr L. L Nichols remains park superintendent and credits his leadership, noting the writer likely confused him with former Superintendent W J Pentelow.
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Corona
C. M. Walkem
Ll. R. Nichols
Nichols
W. J. Pentelow
Local Woman to Have Operation in Gate City Today
Mrs. L. M. Patton and her son Raymond traveled to San Bernardino where Dr. Strong will remove a half inch steel pin fragment from her hand. The pin wedged near the wrist bone. daughter Miss Marnie of Elsinore joins to assist.
Peggy Songer and Misenheim City Barber in dispute
Peggy Songer, the orderer, has long employed the Misenheim City barber and recently authorized a payment at Ray Drug Store. The event involves four work sessions and an asserted purchase dispute.
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Peggy Songer
Misenheimers City
Abus. Ray Drug Store
Eugene Sarrabere Visits Geneil City for Day
Eugene Sarrabere travels to Geneil City on business for a single day. He plans meetings with local officials and partners to discuss ongoing projects and potential collaborations.
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Isugene Sarrabere
Wngxel
Tennessee Officers Named in Armies Records
List of officers including Lieut Col Allen Major Ketcham Captain Schindel and others from coast artillery quartermaster engineers and cavalry with ranks and units noted in the Tennessee roster.
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Tennessee
Col
Allen
Ketcham
Schindel
General Staff
Ees Sunderland
Coleman
Miller
Séer
Williams
Martindale
Colvin
Beeston
Phipps
Coast Artillery Corps
Pedekin
Ryan
Logan
Balt
Quartermaster’s Corps
Car
Ins Balston
Ardery
4E Engineers
Fenton
Cross
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S. S. Tennessee
Breckenridge
Treasury
Army
Garrison
Breckenredge
Gate City
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