Americans Arrested as Spies in Nuremberg
Archer Huntington and his wife, president of the American Geographical Society, are detained as spies in Nuremberg Bavaria. European reservists may sail individually, not in uniform as 60,000 await departure. Business in Bombay nearly halts as India’s princes and lenders withdraw 1.5 million in gold from treasury.
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Archer Huntington
Nuremburg
Bavaria
State Department
Paris
The
American Geographical Society
Bombay
Europe
Massed German Assaults Fail at Liege
Brussels reports 125000 German troops attacked Liege but failed to pierce the forts. German corps were cut up, French aid arrived, and Belgian resistance held. Meuse flooding worsens German plight as critics say massed tactics show no progress since earlier wars. Italy backs mediation by the United States against obstacles. British destroyer flotilla loses four ships in Humber attack, with additional vessels sunk.
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Brussels
War Offices
Liege
East Liege
Belgium
France
Government powers to seize all foodstuffs enacted
A bill passed all stages in parliament giving the government authority to seize all foodstuffs. The action intends to secure supplies and control distribution during a time of shortage.
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Gov't
London
Italy Urged to Aid Europe in War Effort
A Lisbon dispatch reports Portugal has committed itself to support Great Britain. London papers urge Italy to aid Britain and France to defeat Germany, the common enemy of Europe.
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Italy
London
Lisbon
Spain
Portugal
Great Britain
Britain
France
Germany
Europe
British seize Togoland in German South Africa
London reports on August 8 that British forces have seized Togoland in German South Africa without facing any resistance.
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Togoland
London
South Africa
Denver woman dies by own action in London
Mrs. James Macy of Denver Colorado committed death by her own action in London today following a breakdown after being ordered from her sick bed to Antwerp on Monday. She left behind a mother and child in Germany.
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London
James Macy
Denver
Colo
Antwerp
Germany
Reservists to Leave Individually
Washington dispatch notes that under new neutrality instructions issued, reservists will depart individually rather than as a group, reflecting policy changes affecting military mobilization and deployment routes.
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Washington
Refuge for German ships in Manila port
The German cruiser Scharnhorst is in New Guinea after coal. Eleven German vessels seek refuge there while British merchantmen are cleared as seas are deemed safe. German and French reservists depart on the steamer Manchuria. In Paris, Emperor Nicholas I embraces French ambassador Maurice Passologue, praising United France in a warm audience.
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Scharnhorst
New Guinea
Manchuria
Czar
Paris
St. Petersburg
Maurice Passologue
France
Nicholas
Electric Line Work Set to Start Soon on Arlington Corona Route
Councilman E J Genereux said Pacific Electric has called for bids to grade the Arlington Corona electric line and work will begin within a week or ten days. The Riverside franchise requires a double track to be in operation by November 7. Interlocking tower and cross grade safety upgrades on New Magnolia avenue await start, with completion aimed before that deadline.
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E. J. Genereux
Independent
Pacific Electric Railroad Company
Arlington-Corona
Riverside hostesses share social visit and dinner
Mrs. C. E. Harris entertained Mrs. J. W. LaPorte at dinner yesterday. Mrs. C. E. Harris and Miss Katie Gray were Riverside visitors today.
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C. E. Harris
J. W. LaPorte
Katie Gray
Riverside
Questioning Riverside Progressive Stand in Assembly Race
E J Genereux Republican candidate challenges Mr Craig over alleged duplicity in Riverside County politics. He accuses Craig of flattery toward Hiram Johnson while courting Progressive and Republican backers and evading clear replies on party stance. The letter asks Craig to justify his purported Progressive bonafides and Republican nomination maneuvers.
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J. W. Craig
Hiram W. Johnson
Craig
Riverside County
Johnson
Vey
de Young
Otis
Spreckles
Belgians Refuse German Armistice Request
The Brussels dispatches report Belgium rejects a 24 hour armistice request from Germany. The refusal signals continued Belgian resistance as World War II coverage updates reach London.
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London
Brussels
Wilson Funeral to Be Simple Ceremony
Washington Aug 8 The funeral of Mrs Wilson will be held at the White House Monday and be the simplest of ceremonies here and in Rome Georgia Only relatives and official congressional committees will attend.
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Washington
Montenegro Declares War on Austria
The Montenegrin government informed the Austrian minister that Montenegro considers itself in a state of war with Austria. In response, the Austrian minister left Cetinje and departed from the capital.
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Vienna
London
Montenegro
Austria
Cettinje
6000 Mile Tread Test Car Tour Begins From San Francisco
A Woodworth tread test car departs San Francisco on a 6000 mile three to four month trip through California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Utah and Nevada. The aim is to run without tire or tube changes and progress will be reported to M W Wells the Woodworth local agent. Also noted is a new leather goods line and an auto body dry cleaner. Miss Vera Adams leaves for a three week vacation to Santa Ana Catalina Island and beaches.
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Woodworth
San Francisco
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Nevada
M. W. Wells
Corona
Wells
Vera Adams
Santa Ana
Catalina Island
Austrian offensive actions reported in Bohemian regiments
An official dispatch says Austrian forces shot several Zeech soldiers from Bohemian regiments before they deployed to the front. In Nish news, Austrians evacuate Visiera Novipazar as Serbians reoccupy the area.
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Paris
Nish
Visiera
Novipazar
Seryians
Austrians Cross Russian Frontier Burning Villages
Austrians crossed the Russian frontier near the Roumanian border and burned several villages. Also announced that the coast steamers Prince Rupert and Prince George would be laid up at Seattle indefinitely, with Prince Rupert due Sunday and Prince George Wednesday. Both vessels are among the finest ships in the coastwise trade.
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St.petersburg
Seattle
Wash
Prince Rupert
Prince George
Grand Trunk Company
B. C
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