Battle Report From Liege and French Occupations
Brussels dispatch reports Liege forts largely intact except two outer forts. German infantry pressed glacis but were repelled by Belgian artillery. Uhlan patrols rode into Liege, with heavy losses on both sides. Red Cross says dead and dying Germans fill the area. Paris notes French troops occupy Vic, Mayenne and Lorraine towns near Nancy. U.S. says merchant ships repurposed for war will be barred from U.S. ports.
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Germans Enter Liege as Forts Still Hold
Paris official reports say German troops entered Liege Belgium but could not seize the forts. Street fighting was fierce as Belgians captured twenty seven German cannon.
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German cruisers Goeben and Breslau sail from Messina
Goeben and Breslau depart Messina with decks cleared for action amid expectation of engaging English ships. They left Italy due to the country’s neutrality declaration.
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British Tanker Sanwilfredo Sunk by Mine Off Cuxhaven
Antwerp Aug 7 a British tank steamer named Sanwilfredo was destroyed by a mine off Cuxhaven Germany today. The loss adds to wartime dangers at sea.
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Berlin Attack on British Embassy Official Account
An official Berlin account describes the assault on the British embassy by the populace. It notes that the Kaiser apologized to the British ambassador for the incident. Continued on page 4.
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State Fair to Be Bigger and Better
Preparations for the California State Fair underway with dates September 12 to 19. Early applications for exhibit space indicate the fair will be the largest under state auspices, featuring agricultural livestock and industrial exhibits.
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Guard liner makes record speed in Atlantic escape
Halif ax Daily recounts Mauretania voyage aboard with Dr J B Murphy retired head of North American clinical congress. He describes a night of darkness and danger as German cruisers were sighted every fifteen minutes and the ship rolled fifty degrees before steady running to Halifax. Chief Engineer Carothers praises speed and reserves potential if danger had worsened.
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Wilson Funeral at White House in Washington
Messages of sympathy from around the world poured into the White House for President Wilson and his daughters in the death of wife and mother. The remains lay in the death room and the funeral will be held at the White House Monday before the body is taken to Rome Georgia for burial.
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Rebels and Federals Engaged in Heavy Fighting at Mazatlan
Continuous heavy fighting between the constitutionalists and federal garrisons. The constitutionalists have captured all outer defenses of Mazatlan. Saltillo reports an official announcement that any Mexican who aided the federals will be condemned to death under Juarez law if arms are not laid down.
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Armistice Rumors Clash With Carranza Attitude
Tense situation in MENICO CITY follows a government claim of misinformed reports on Carranza’s position after an announced armistice and amnesty with the constitutionalists. A presidential statement is promised but details remain undisclosed.
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Menico City
Carranza
Two Mexicans confess in Phoenix bank raid plot
In Phoenix two of ten arrested Mexicans confessed to the plan to raid city banks Militia and the armory to finance and arm ten thousand men for warlike actions in Mexico. Enrique Anaya claimed Carranza supporters had no involvement and labeled it anti Constitutionalists plot.
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Riverside and Redlands Bands Prepare Large Combined Concert
Riverside and Redlands bands join for a Sunday afternoon concert at Mairmount Park Riverside. Ten selections from the Redlands Municipal Band and Riverside Legion bands will be played by about 60 musicians. Athelbert Ball of Redlands directs the first portion, John Moore of Riverside conducts the finale, with two extra chamber pieces added.
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Poet and Prviscne Suppe Trombone Solo Featured
A partial program listing shows an overture titled Poet and Prviscne Suppe and a trombone solo Chronetta No with unclear attribution.
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Trombone
Concert Program Highlights Selections From Lucia Donizetti
The page lists musicians and pieces including Vincent G Whitney Sextette from Lucia Donizetti Descriptive Hunting Scene Buccaresi and Intermission Second Part directed by John H Moore with selections from Woodland and Wedding of the Winter. Cornet solo by I Wilding appears with a slate medley of Remiek's Hits.
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Lucia Donizetti
Buccaresi
Hunting and fishing trip planned for Inyo Bishop counties
A group led by Frank Scoville and W D Somerville with Ro Tt Willits, Frank Harlow, C B McNeil, Warren Rycroft, Ben Hamner and A Miner will depart tomorrow at 6 o clock for a hunting and fishing excursion in Inyo and Bishop counties. The trip will last about two weeks.
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Ben Hamner
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Sone
Ontario man visits friends and relatives yesterday
W.OD. Lyman of Ontario was in town yesterday calling on friends and relatives.
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Ontario
Independent First Again Reports on Mrs Wilson Death
The Independent leads with word of President Wilson's wife death claim, noting rival Los Angeles papers report she remains alive. The paper promises thorough local news coverage and concise world events, with extensive European war dispatches from the Associated Press.
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