Liege Forts Hold as German Advance Presses
London reports a large German force moving toward Belgium through Luxemburg with advance troops at the Belgian frontier. Liege principal forts still resist though smaller forts have fallen as bombardment continues. Three German army corps remain opposite Liege. In Poland Austrian forces seize Miechow as Cossacks suffer heavy losses. Italy and Austria clash over bombardment of Antivari and the Puglia company flag dispute.
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Liege
London
Government Information Bureau
Duchy Luxemburg
Rome
Italy
Austria
Puglia Company
Antivari
Montenegro
45000 Japanese Soldiers Embark for Tsingtau
A Japanese captain said 45,000 troops have embarked and await orders. The fleet is reported bound for Tsingtau, Germany's Chinese concession, with destination given as the port city in Gansu.
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Shanghai
China
Tsing Tau
Germany
Austrians Gain Victory
A Central News dispatch from Vienna reports an Austrian victory with details incomplete due to the clipped telegram. The item notes a shift in momentum but provides few concrete figures or names beyond the location.
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London
A_ Central
Vienna
Martial Law Enforcement Tightens in Paris Amid News Suppression
Paris authorities intensify martial law to block escape of important news. Wires are tapped and calls allowed only in French to ensure police can monitor communications. The policy centers on preventing German suspects from obtaining information.
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Paris
Football Season Near as Gridiron Year Opens This Fall
New York August 11 article notes football’s month away as coaches and candidates study rules for the September 19 start. It forecasts a record year with 2,000 plus colleges and schools playing through December, featuring Warvard Michigan and new stadiums at Yale and Princeton. Carlisle Indians and Albright open the season. mid October brings big matchups like Carlisle vs Pittsburg and Princeton vs Lafayette.
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New York
East
South
Middle West
Cornell
Ursinus
Starvard
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Dartmouth
Middle Western and Southern University
Carlste
Pittsburg
Amherst
Trinity
LaFayette
Chicago Hnes
State University of Town
Oregon
Washington State
Wisconsin
Perdue
United States Naval Academy
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Rapidis
J H Miller on European War and Eastern Question
In a Sioux City note J H Miller explains why Russia seeks Constantinople, outlining religious, governmental, and strategic motives. The piece traces Russia's long history of attempts to seize the city, from medieval to early modern wars, and relates it to access to warm waters and naval routes. The column cites biblical prophecy as interpreted context for Russia's ambitions and references the Russo Japanese War.
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Russia
Constantinople
Europe
Britain
Great Britain
Turkey
Peter the Great
Peter
Anna
Catherin the Great
Issia
Great Siberian Desert
Gog
Magog
Meshech
Tubal
Rosh
Mishech
Evacuation of Mazatlan Ends as Federal Garrison Falls
Mazatlan completed evacuation by the federal garrison and occupation by constitutionalists. Fifteen federal officers and two volunteers executed. City declared quiet as Maytorena, Calles, and armed partisans move south and troops are sent toward the border.
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Mazatlan
Ernor Matorena
Sonora
Col. Calles
Maytorena
Fighting Expected NAGAL ES Aug 11 Clash Reported
Report from NAGAL ES on August 11 indicates expected fighting between rival Cov and followers. Details describe tense confrontations forming ahead of potential clashes at key locations and gatherings. Authorities warned residents to avoid crowded areas while security preparations continued.
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Nagales
Cov
Keesling Here Tomorrow Speaks in Corona for Governor Bid
Young Republican leader from San Francisco aims at California governorship and speaks at Madison Street in Corona. The event highlights his background as Stanford-educated attorney and GOP activist while his prior bid for Congress is noted.
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San Francisco
Busine
Lovernor
California
Corona
Meesting
Keeling
Bneunerd
Ats mI
Poe
Hedtegiant
Frisco Supervisors Vote to Halt Uptown Cab Bid
In Frisco, the Board of Supervisors voted to remove a bid for a device in uptown cabs amid opposition from the Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups. The proposal had faced sustained local resistance as dancing floors and other features remained carpeted for over two years.
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Pagid
Todas
Chamber of Commerce
Six Hurt As Auto Skids Near Landrum
Six persons were injured when a car carrying them skidded over a 30 foot embankment near Landrum. Four were seriously hurt and rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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Greenville
Landrum
Carranza Notified of Evacuation in Mexico City
Washington dispatch reports Consul John R. Silliman in Saltillo relayed Carranza message that Mexico City is evacuated. The notice places Carranza as the source and ties the report to current Mexican political events.
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Wen
Carranza
Mexico City
Washington, Ange
John R. Silliman
Saltillo
Mrs. Alden Hosts Birthday Tea For Ladies At Home
A society party at West 10th Street honored Mrs. L E Alden on her birthday with ten guests averaging sixty years. Tables in a vine pergola served cake and candy as two birth day cakes were displayed. Attendees included Mrs Alden, Mrs McCauire, Mrs Lathrop, Mrs Alderman, and others.
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D. H. Alden
W. 10Th ST
L. E. Alden
Bobb. Alden
West Path Street
Su. KE. Alden
Atrs. L. da. Alden
McCauiire
Lathrop
Alderman
McCillivray
Baird
Merriman
Kelfer
Tuthill
Kidder
Geores Brown
Ed Tortress Barre
Ibates Psu
Ola
Addem
Peter
Anten
Mors
Win
Copetarard
Jonathan Jothan
Caleb
Maret
Alden
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