Germans To Besiege Namur and Push Forward
London, Aug. 13. German forces are reported massing to invest Namur Belgium while striking toward the Liege frontier. Reports place German strength around Belgium from 600,000 to 1,000,000, with cavalry leading and heavy siege guns to be used on forts near Liege and Namur. Battles erupt near Tirlemont and Tongres as French and Belgian troops resist. Austrian corps have entered Alsace to aid German operations.
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Namur
Belgium
Liege
Brussels
Nauak
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Givet
Ardennes
Meuse
gtafY
Jiege
Tirlemont
Maastricht
Netherlands
Tongres
Germany
Lixhe
Idege
Engls
St.Trond
Hannut
Alneffty
Hasselt
Limberg
stxty
France
General markets Philadelphia grain and poultry prices
Market notes show flour at 3.70 per barrel, No 2 red flour at 1.97, No 2 yellow corn at 0.94, oats steady to lower grades around 0.44 to 0.47, flotators at 1.69 per barrel, poultry live hens 17 to 18 cents, dressed fowls 20 to 24 cents, eggs steady with creamer butter at 0.33 and nearby 0.28.
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PHILADELPHIA
elty mills
western
Live Stock Prices From Chicago Market Report
The Chicago live stock market shows mixed figures across cattle and sheep. Prices range for steers at 6.40 to 9.10, stockers and feeders 35.50 to 8.10, cows and heifers 3.75 to 4.40, calves around 8.60, market unsettled with heaves noted and sheep at approximately 5.20 to 7. Lambs hover near 6.40 to 8.65, with various numbers scattered in the current session.
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CHICAGO
Servian Royal Heir Hurt by Shell Fragment
A Central News dispatch from Nish Servia reports Crown Prince George of Servia wounded on the walls during Austrian bombardment of Belgrade. A shell fragment struck his head, leaving him unconscious though the wound not considered dangerous. A Parla dispatch adds a rumor that three of the Duke and Duchess of Maille’s sons were hired by Germans to Baden.
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George
London
Nish
Servis
Servia
Belgrade
Parla
Maille
duchy of
Baden
Naval Battle Report Sighted Off New England Coast
A telephoned report from the Isle of Shoals said a naval clash between a British and a German warship could be seen from a hotel roof. Firing occurred about ten miles offshore, with gaps and brief bursts, lasting minutes, then resuming later for a short period. The Applecore Island United States Life-Saving Station observer saw no vessel.
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Portsmouth
N. W
Isle of Shoals
Appledore Island
Ships Called From Mexico to Preserve U S Neutrality
Washington Aug 12 All ships of the North Atlantic Battle Fleet will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz and moved north by Sept 1 Secretary Daniels said only small patrol craft remain in Mexican waters or may be sent across the Gulf to Dominican or Haitian waters to patrol as needed for neutrality and security
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North Atlantic
U. S. Washington
Vera Cruz
Daniels
Mexican
Gulf
Dominican
Hultien
Army Aviators Killed in Ne Theravon Crash
London reports Lieutenant Skeen and Sergeant Barrow died when their aircraft collapsed over a field near Ne theravon. The two servicemen were killed instantly during a training flight. authorities stated no civilians were injured.
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London
Skeen
Barrow
Netheravon
Weather Everywhere Fair Today And Tomorrow
The Weather reports fair conditions across regions with variable winds. No notable precipitation expected. temperatures mild and consistent through the next two days. A typical spring pattern continues with seasonal breezes and daytime sunshine.
Fifteen Women Die in Church Panic in Belgium
In La Louviere a church disaster during a mass for the Belgian army left fifteen women dead and about fifty injured as a candle overturned triggering a no fire panic. Most worshippers were women and girls since men were serving at the front.
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Brussels
La Lougviere
Opposing Armies Engaged as French Advance Reports Reach War Office
Paris Aug 13 The French war office declared Republic troops victorious in all engagements with German forces along a nearly 100 mile frontline in Alsace and border areas. Dispatches say heavy German maneuvers along a 65 mile front aim to outflank French positions as Mangiennes and Cha teau Salins saw fierce combat and French artillery and bayonets claimed multiple German guns. The French invading Alsace reportedly fell back toward the plains south of Muelhausen while German and Austrian forces consolidate near Breisach. Lagarde on the Marne canal was captured after a bayonet charge and German troops suffered severe losses.
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Meuse
Maerthe et-Mosselle
Mangtennes
Verdun
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Nancy
lugarde
Maine canal
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Paria
repubiic
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Muerthe Et-3roselle
Altkirch
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Grand Duke of Tuscany
Mangiennes
Vardun
republic
Chateau Salins
aodieras
Lagarde
Marne canal
Torraine
Battle at Vishegrad Involves Servians Montenegrins And Austrians
From Nish Servia Aug 13 the Servian war office says a heavy battle rages at Vishegrad with Servians Montenegrins against Austrians entrenched. Servian forces widen junction on Herzegovina border while bombardment hits Gorashda and Belgrade. Vardishta taken. other outposts reported along Save Panube fronts. Bulgarian government prepares for possible developments though aims unclear.
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Nish
Servia
Servian war office
Herzegovina
Gorashda
Dring
Sarajevo
Vardishta
Drina
Lim
Save
Panube
Belgrade
Sofia
Harvest case to be appealed to Supreme Court
Chicago August 13 Cyrus H AfeCormlick president of the International Harvester company says the Harvest case will be taken to the supreme court of the United States as soon as possible.
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Supreme Court
Chicago
supreme court of the United States
Cyrus H. AfeCormlick
International Harvester company
Oil Ship Fears Capture at Hampton Roads
The steamship Vulcan of Standard Oil fled to Hampton Roads to avoid capture. Port authorities report the vessel sails under the German flag and is valued at 8.5 million dollars.
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Old Point Comfort
Vulcan
Standard Oil company
Hampton Roads
Fragmentary quotation on belief and investigation
A fragment from the Cinciunsth Enquirer suggests a man will believe huge numbers when told but must investigate a sign that says fresh paint. The quote reflects credulity and caution in evaluating signs versus figures.
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Cinciunsth Enquirer
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