German occupation of Brussels imminent amid Belgian retreat
A Brussels dispatch says German occupation of Brussels is imminent as the Burgomaster orders the civic guard to disarm. German forces move toward Sedan and Paris while the Belgian army retreats toward Antwerp. Russian troops occupy Gumbinnen, pausing the war scene along the Prussian frontier. Belgians delay the advance, aiding Allies concentration, as Prince Eitel Frederick is reported at the front.
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Brussels
London
The
Star
Belgium
Sedan
Paris
Antwerp
Gumbinnen
ST. Petersburg
Bumbinnen
Rotterdam
the Times
Prince Eitel Frederick
War Drags Near Brussels
Aug 20 1914 report says the war advances toward Brussels with four hospitals filled, German air scouts over the city, cavalry seen near Soignies, and trenches along the woods manned by burghers and civic guards. Belgians claim 6 000 German losses near Charleroi.
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Brussels
Soignies
Charleroi
Fall of Muelhausen Announced by French Troops
Paris reports the occupation of Muelhausen in Alsace by French troops announced today. The move marks a significant advance in the region and reflects ongoing military developments.
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Muelhausen
Paris
Alsace
Germans Gain Ground on Both Sides of the Meuse
An official Brussels communication reports German forces gaining ground on both Meuse fronts and engaging with Allied armies. It notes the southward routes held by French and Belgians as strong, while an opening appeared to the north.
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Antwerp
Meuse
Liege
Namur
Dyle
Paris
Brussels
Santa Fe asks franchise for Ontario Avenue spur
The Santa Fe railroad filed a franchise request to build a spur from its current line to Chase ranch along Ontario Avenue west to Lincoln Street. The request was referred to a committee to study restrictions and will be decided at a meeting next Thursday at 9 a.m. The board of equalization also met and approved the assessor’s roll with no protests. Trustees Mueller Genereux Wilits and Stobbs attended.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Chase Ranch
Ontario Avenue
Lincoln Street
Judge Gavin W. Craig Poised for Court of Appeal Election
The article notes Gavin W. Craig, 54, seeks election as Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal. It argues his ten years in law practice, two years as Los Angeles County court commissioner, and four years on the Superior Court bench equip him for the post. It suggests his vigor and case book on Water Rights bolster his chances at the primaries.
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Court of Appeal
Craig
Los Angeles County
Nicholas and Empress greet Moscow before war
In the Kremlin hall Emperor Nicholas and the Empress Alexandria received nobility Zemstvo merchants and ambassadors including British and French envoys. Nicholas praised unity to defend Russia and spoke of protecting peace and truth as allies rally behind the nation. The note ends with a vacation detail for Pine Wood San Bernardino.
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London
Reuter
Moscow
St. George
The
Kremlin
Nicholas
Alexandria
Zemstavos
Gormenykin
Russia
Annual Pennsylvania Picnic in Los Angeles Park
The annual Pennsylvania picnic is set for Saturday August 22 at Hollenbeck Park Los Angeles with Captain John D Fredericks and Judge Gavis W Craig as speakers. Allegheny and Philadelphia counties will compete in a canoe race and other contests offer valuable prizes. An automobile parade departs from Hill Street Station at 10 a.m. Lunches will be available at the park.
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Pennsylvania
Hollenbeck Park
Los Angeles
Gavis W. Craig
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Hill Street Station
Fourth and
Hill Streets
Southern Californians urged to back Judge James for Supreme Court
The article argues for greater Southern representation on the Supreme Court, noting the current southern share is one of six judges based in San Francisco. It promotes Associate Justice William P. James of the Los Angeles district court of appeal as the best southern candidate, highlighting his local ties and appellate experience.
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San Francisco
Southern Bar
William P. James
District Court of Appeal
Los Angeles
James
California
Superior Court
Supreme
Bar
Supreme Court
Two Eruptions of Mt Lassen Peak
Two eruptions of Lassen peak occurred today near Chico California spreading ashes up to ten miles and producing a rumbling sound heard seven miles away. The first eruption happened at 77165 a m and the second at 2 15 p m A forest ranger sixteen miles distant measured the steam column at 7000 feet.
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Chico
Cal
Lassen Peak
Forest Ranger
Forest
Special nomination blank offers votes with subscription
Corona Independent contest invites entries with a 2000 vote bonus when paired with a yearly subscription. The offer expires August 22 at 8 PM. only one blank per contestant. Contestants and their published votes are listed, with contact details for further information.
Carranza to Enter Mexico City at Dawn
General Carranza, provisional president, will ride into Mexico City at sunrise at the head of the northeast army with a large staff. The move marks the establishment of a constitutional regime likely to stay military for a period. Churches stayed open. no anti religious feeling shown by the invading army.
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Mignico Cnpy
Teedt
General Carranza
Ile
Arrivals and Travels Mentioned in Local Notices
Mrs J H Huyek reports the safe arrival of her husband J Huyek and Mrs W D Griffin in New York state on an eastern visit. Mr Huyek is sightseeing in New York City as details of the trip unfold. Dr R B Root and family left Atis Ma Hadley for an examination trip. Irwin Farrar left for Palo Alto to resume college work at Stanfont University in the new academic year.
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J. H. Huyek
J. Hi Tfuyek
W. JD. Griffin
New York State
Huyek
New York City
R. B. Root
Ma Hadley
Fos
Irwin Farrar
Pito Alto
Stanfont Univer Isiry Agene
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Miss Ina Grace Tye EE
Cerrito Ranch
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Francis Street
Doris Hampton
Grand Boulevard
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Bell Avenue
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Washburn Street
May Neale
Albert Black
Howard Avenue
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Hast
6Th Street
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Marguerite Beele Jones
Sheridan Street
Juanita Brunson
Arthur R. Dickinson
Commercial Street
Victoria Cota
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A. S. Harrin
Frank Clapp
Floy Gleason
East 6Th Street
Lorene Durham
Amanda Dievendorf
Margarette J. McCully
el Cerrito Ranch
Maryh
LaMar
J. Howard Waymire
Carranza
Mexico City
Clyclone Weeder
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Corona Implement & Supply Co
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