Japan’s ultimatum to Germany shocks world war news
Mon day’s cables report Japan demanded Germany withdraw warships from Kiaochau and cede the port to Japan for restoration to China. The text notes Germany’s break with China in 1907 and cites fears of broader conflict including Turkey joining with Austria and Germany. Reports also cover Russian mobilization, Belgian and French resistance, and UK frontier concerns amid a widening war.
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Kiao Chau
Shanting
China
Triple Entente
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Austria
Turkey
Great Britain
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Adriatic
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Montenegro
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Russia
Belgium
France
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Alsave
Dutohary
Leipsic Leaves Frisco After Collision With British Tramp
The German cruiser Leipsic departed San Francisco today en route to Samoa amid reports of a collision with a British tramp along the harbor exit. The tramp suffered heavy damage in the incident.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Fierce Battle Rages Between Germans and French
A Brussels message reports a fierce battle along an extended front between Verlement and Ramillies as German and French forces clash. No further details were provided.
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London
Brussels
German Barbarists Show Posters Threatening Inhabitants
London August 14. Journal posters warn that notable figures including the Maver would be shut in the event of hostile acts by the rank of Uw inhabitants.
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London
Bea
Wellers of supplies face market speculators in August report
August report from The Fimeral Times notes Wellers of Hrocen meats were approached by speculators who offered to buy stocks. The holder instead pledged to sell to the Government at a nominal price, with enough supply estimated to sustain Territorial forces for six months.
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Tondon
Fimeral Times
DOOM OF THE AMPHION AND HOSTAGE REPORTS
Fragmentary wires describe the Amphion eruption damaging the hull and likely submerging the vessel. Witnesses allege trawlers warned of mines as August 19 events unfold. A Austrian government alert mentions hostage threats tied to attacks near Ragusa and Montenegro with attention to a wartime scenario.
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Remie
Moneconcygre
Brathur
Ragusa
Mantenourin Stu
Music Examinations at St Josephs Convent Highlighted
Readable portions describe annual music exams at St Josephs Convent London Trinity College of Music with Edward Black achieving Senior Pass and violin praise. Other winners include Nellie Doherty Dorothy Chillon Cissie Daily Lennie Spencer and Miriam Bernard in various levels from Senior to First Steps. Leader Mr Mistows t praised Edward Blick and predicted a bright musical future for him.
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Haat Iner
London
Sydney Byrne
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Myrtle Baston
Florric Wallace
Kuthien Murry
Commie Cody
Veronicw Cody
Vida Ruediger
St Josent's Convent
Rudolph Falun
Butchora Morrell
Francis Woods
Mr Beveridge
First Steps
Heather Foreman
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Muriel Andrews
Mise Drover
Olga Arscou
Miss Comfort
Mice Toomey
St. Joseph's Convent
Lomond Foreman
Mr Revertge
Uie
Edward Blick
TL Black
West Norshal
Pirloatin
Mistowst
Wim
Creser
Master Black
Specu
Music and Toys Fashion Tank at Castleddine's
An upscale display at Castleddine's features music items and toys with fashion tank branding. Promotional wording touts Magasines Miragines and Great Penpermint-Chires KFROSENE TINS for sale through the office.
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Magasines Miragines
Castleddine’s
Death of Pope Pius X Confirmed in Rome
A Rome message today confirms the death of His Holiness Pope Pius X. The Vatican reports the pope’s passing, signaling the end of a long and influential pontificate with mourning expected across Catholic communities worldwide.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Toodyay Triumphs Over Unions in Lopsided Football Clash
In a Saturday contest held under adverse conditions the Unions played two men short for much of the game. Toodyay dominated the second half and secured a decisive 68 to 2 victory with Toodyay's offense overpowering the visitors.
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Toud- Jaye
Toodyay
Wanderers Triumph in Goomalling Windy Clash
Goomalling Association Wanderers defeated Dowerin by six points in a windy Saturday match the first after a two week interval due to the Country Week in Perth. Scoring was low with Wanderers leading 4.10 to 1.10 at halftime and finishing 2.4 16 to 1.4 10. Wanderers best were T and G Stith Lord King and Clarke. Dowerin’s best included O Shaughnessy Haines Kingston Moore and Waugh. Next Saturday Dowerin meets Goomalling at Dowerin.
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Goomalling
Perth
Dowerin
Tate
Wanderers
Ima. Wanderers
G. Stith
Lord
King
Wl. Clarke
O'Shaughnessy
Haines
Kingston
Moore
Waugh
Northam Agricultural Society Plans One Day Show
The Northam Agricultural Society debated a one day show to fit time limits and avoid government subsidy cuts. A date of October 14 was tentatively chosen, pending Pingelly’s objections, with further schedule trimming and prize reductions under review to fit printer deadlines.
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Northam Agricultural Society
Yorkshow
Toodysy Society
Pingelly Agricultural Society
Rural Society
Wingelly Society
Pingelly
Northam
Pingetly
Amy
Cnttiae Nyt
Fc Osmitahbe
Yiler
Risuhls
Fragmentary verse hints at tragic romance and healing
A garbled passage hints at a dramatic lament on love and beauty. It references a gate and a personal sacrifice, with a sense of healing sought through a penner mint cure and woods. Names and clear events are unreadable, leaving a fragmented, poetic record.
Australia at War Reports and War Funding Hints
NSW Premier receives word from Agent-General that no danger to seas shipping exists. Treasury pledges rapid measures to bolster wartime mobilization. Brydges notes transport routes undecided while Australians rally, fundraising donations noted for patriotic fund. Local ratepayers urged to support war effort amid uncertain logistics.
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New South Wales
Uust
the Columes
Horthow Volunteers Select Second Contingent for Drill
A second group of volunteers is reported in the Military Office with Captain Mitchell overseeing. Names include O Donohue, Wm. A Love, Orchard GA, Blackman BR, Hy View, Combs FG, Wight Hy, Mattheson C Ta, McCommick J M, Power C W, Turmi Luburer, Pages FH, Smith S, Morse, Wolfenden A, Webb A, Nearns Peter, Mutchinson J C, Tritton G W, and others. The selected men have begun camp experiences and initial medical examinations.
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Northam
B. Burch
Burch
Willy Lu
Or. Oliver
Br. Oliver
York
Miltary
Mitchell
Melos
Fadlowing
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Northway
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Vics
Orchard
S.A
Bunbury Talatry
Blackmian
B. R
Grant
Combs
FG S
Light Horse
Wight
Hy P
Vic
Mattheson
C. Ta
Mederra
L Famtry
McC
88Th Infantry
Webb A
South Wales
Mall
Nearns
Peter
Southend
Scots Rifles
Mutchinson
J.C
Engl
Tritton
G. W
Royal East Kent
Csimp
Eas
Anglican Church Sunday Services and Clergy Schedule
Anglican notices list St John’s services on Sunday including Holy Communion at 7.80 am and Evensong at 7.40 pm, plus a Children's Service at 10 am and a mating at 7.40 pm. St James’s offers Holy Communion at 8.15 am and Evensong at 7.90 pm. Country services are at Ayen Mathaine Alban Luxmoore, Rector J. P. Davoren, Assistant Priest.
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ST. James
Ayen
Mathaine
Alban Luxmoore Marshall
J. P. Davoren
Baptist Church Sunday Service Announcement
Sunday service led by Rev. B. Chaster Strick. Topic titled “Hellowship in the Dispel pam.” Sunday Schoolsind Baie and Chiss Tippan Subent attend. The Man Who Acknowledged bt wertld aut Follow Authein by the Chair.
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B. Chaster Strick
Wesley Church Sundae Angusea Rally Sermon and Service
Roving notes describe Wesley church events with sermon advice to members of the British Expeditionary forces. The article hints at wartime exhortations, a rally, and service times, mentioning broad civic roles and community participation during tense days.
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Ritckener
Alstrin
Eyse
Avowell
Mike
Tir
Alvive
Ture
The Federal Campaign Notes by W H A O Connor
A summary of campaign events and candidate support outlining labor party figures and pro labor advocacy. Mentions Mr Scaddan and Mr Nenky with roles in the campaign and the forthcoming address at The Northam Town Hall on Wednesday September 2.
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Babar
Nenky
Philips
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Nla
Northam
Weilinesdiy
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