Brussels Falls as German Cavalry Seizes Belgian Capital
The Paris dispatch reports Brussels occupied by German cavalry with strong follow up columns. Belgian army retreats on Antwerp after delaying German passage of the Meuse. Antwerp to serve as entrenched base with three fortifications and floodable surrounding areas. Liege forts remain holding, Namur strengthened, while Alsace successes noted and German forces questioned in East Prussia. Reports of Belgrade bombardment and other war fronts accompany this major crisis coverage.
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Germany
China Seas
Mainz
Berlin
Vienna
Russia
Galicia
British War Council
French War Department
Belgium
Dinant
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Cattaro
Tchainitza
Two Transatlantic Ships Return for War Refugees
Two thousand refugees returning from Europe reach New York as French liner France brings nearly 1,400 from Le Havre and the Stampalia line transports 533 from Italy aboard Harve and La Veloce ships. The White Star Celtic carries about 200 passengers while the Creole sails empty on a relief mission to Liverpool. Americans raised 5000 for the Red Cross of France, to be shared by all wartime Red Cross groups.
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Europe
Nuer France
Harve
Stampalia
la Veloce Lines
Italy
White Star
Celtic
Creole
Liverpool
England
France
Harve Harbor
Red Cross
Mourrand
Greeks Offer to Aid the French in Balkan War
Paris reports 280 Grecian subjects, all veterans of the Balkan war, along with many Italians, offering their services to French military authorities. The large number of volunteers required led to a time limit on acceptances to mobilize under the republic’s flag as quickly as possible.
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Paris
French Capital Faces Large Unemployment Crisis
The Paris prefecture of police cites about 600,000 jobless in Paris and suburbs, nearly one sixth of Seine department. Savings draws rise from 5 to 10 percent as government contemplates further liberations. Labor leaders work with a government commission led by Marcel Sembal to reopen work opportunities.
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Paris
Department of the Seine
Government Commission
Marcel Sembal
Belgrade Under Fire by Austrian Troops
Reuters dispatch from Servis reports Austrian forces shelling Belgrade as the siege intensifies with ongoing bombardment and local defense efforts under blackout conditions.
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Belgrade
London
A . Reuter
Servis
Manifesto by Emperor Declares War on Servia
The text presents Austria-Hungary's emperor announcing the start of war against Serbia, blaming Serbian hostility and propaganda for the crisis. It frames the action as necessary to defend the monarchy's honor and security, urging unity and sacrifices from the Austrian people and expressing trust in military forces and divine assistance.
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Vienna
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Russia
Germany
Austria
France
England
Kingdom of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Castles to be blown up in Namur during siege
Maurice Gerbecilt reports from Namur that German prisoners are well equipped but demoralized and underfed. German cavalry is effective, while artillery is slow to adjust. Belgian forts, villas, and castles are being ruined with dynamite. Belgian soldiers, aided by workers, bulletproof trenches, and barbed wire, prepare for the next battle as 120000 French troops enter Luxemburg province with public joy and flower adorned banners.
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Chicago News
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