European War News Flash From The London Chronicle
The London Daily Chronicle warns Britain to avoid entanglement with the United States over contraband questions. Premier Viviani resigns to form a new French cabinet with Delcasse Millerand Briand Ribot and Doumergue. Western Europe braces for decisive fighting as Germans and Allies clash across Belgium and France.
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Belgian minister protests Zeppelin attack on Antwerp
Washington reports the Belgian minister denounced the Zeppelin airship attack on Antwerp as a war against women and children. Belgian authorities call it a clear violation of The Hague convention. Also noted: U S agriculture reorganization aims at economy and efficiency amid July crop outlook concerns and a 26 26 senate vote on the Kenyon amendment to the Clayton anti trust bill.
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War loan plan read in Commons by Foreign David Lloyd-George
London measures a war loan base with total to cover 500 million dollars and any revenue shortfalls. Returns from Michigan primaries show Osborn leading a five corner Republican governor bid. South Carolina Democratic primary favors Blease and Smith. Rail earnings for June 1914 rise. 12 month net per mile drops. Colorado National Guard court martial clears 21 officers and men in Ludlow killings. De Palma wins Elgin National Trophy at 301 miles with 73.5 mph average. Hd Pullen second, Oldfield third.
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Offensive Movement Succeeds Near Paris Says War Dept
The war department reports Franco British lines fallen back slightly near St Die and notes progress of the offensive between Nancy and Vosges. In the north resistance persists with 1500 enemy bodies found in a trench amid fierce three day battles. General Galleani named commander of Paris with Michel seeking command under Gaileant.
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French Cabinet Resigns and New Ministry Formed
Paris dispatch notes Premier Rene Viviani announces collective resignation of the cabinet for a broader governing scope. A new ministry is formed with veterans from prior administrations including Delcasse Millerand Briand Malvy Ribot and Sembat among others as a unified republican team.
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French Recoup Losses In Vosges and Meuse Fronts
In Vosges the offensive pushed German forces back from Saint Die while bombardment of the town occurred. Across the front between Vosges and Nancy German losses mounted with 2,500 bodies found near Nancy and 4,500 near Vitrimont. Longwy surrendered after a 24 day defense. Lt Col Darche named Legion of Honor. Meuse battles repelled German assaults. a German flag was captured. Belgian field army near Namur and French regiment aided by British forces coordinated actions. The United States, enforcing a navy order, barred code messages from US shores. the German government resisted censorship citing The Hague. US policy aimed to prevent use of American territory for hostile operations.
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Japs Declare War On the Kaiser
The emperor of Japan has declared war on Germany after Japan’s ultimatum expired demanding the surrender of Kiao-Chow. Tokyo orders full operations on land and sea, while Berlin reports Germany has passported the Japanese envoy and claims continued rail and sea dominance as offensive plans falter. The text notes territorial changes in Alsace and Lorraine and German cavalry advances toward Roubaix and Tourcoing, with a call for national perseverance and confidence in eventual victory.
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French War Office Reports Setback and Retreat
The Paris war office announces an attack failed due to foreign difficulties and British forces on the Meuse front retired from covering positions. The English army on our left was attacked by Germans but held ground with steadfastness.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross Sunk Off Africa Coast
The British cruiser fleet reports the sinking of the large German liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross off the west coast of Africa. The palatial steamship belonged to the North German Lloyd line and was among the fleet’s renowned vessels.
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