Occupation of Brussels by German Forces Unfolds
A London Daily News correspondent details the German advance through Belgium, the fall of Louvain and Brussels, Belgian rear guard actions near Tirlemont and Diest, and the swift hunt for safe retreat as civilians flee. It notes German military law, hostages, road and rail control, and Portugal's strategic stake in the war.
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Ernest Smith
London Daily News
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Louvain
Aershot
Liege
Diest
Mont
Aerschot
John Banister
Ndard
Germany
Brus- Howladge
Ware
Brussels
Brabant
Earry
Ostend
Digue
Forceggs Oak Sons
Half the World and Its People at War
Lawrence Elston reports that over half the earth and its population are directly involved in the great war. He outlines global land and sea area controlled by the warring powers and their colonies, and discusses potential political changes in Africa, including Congo, under postwar arrangements.
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Lawrence -Elston
International News Service
London
Europe
Don Almanack
Ring Powers
Byth Grand Divisionent
Pio
Germany and Holland would claim French colonial spoils in any peace
The article argues that if Germany imposes peace after a long war France could lose colonies in Africa and Madagascar, while Holland maintains a vast empire including Borneo Sumatra Java and Guiana. It notes Holland mobilizes and warns no European power can stay out of a prolonged conflict.
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Africa
England
Belgium
Congo Free State
France
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Cape
Great Lakes
United States
Congo Valley
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Nile
Australia
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Canada
Germany
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Niger Valley
Madagascar
Holland
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Celebes Islands
Sumatra
Java
Towa
Dutch Guiana
South America
Paris Officer Volunteer Follows Forlorn Hope
Sub-Lieut. Vincent Folque, heir of Colonel Folque, volunteered for a nearly hopeless mission after his father called for an officer. He was assigned the mission and died within hours from mortal wounds.
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Paris
Vincent Folque
Folque
Polytechnic
Paris to rename streets after Jean Jaures and Liege
Paris officials approved renaming Rue d Allemage to Rue de Jean Jaures and Rue de Berlin to Rue de Liege in a council of ministers decision according to a Reuters dispatch.
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Paris
Liege
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Council of Ministers
Jean Jaures
Berlin
German Regiment Vows to Fight to the Death
The unit's commander renewed the oath of loyalty and pledged unquenchable thirst for victory. The war frame recalls trust in Almighty God and glorious days of old as the decisive struggle nears. The sword drawn from its sheath must now decide the fate of the nation.
Woman Shot At Traitor Cries Vive la France
A Basel court reports a dramatic scene as a woman wounded in an attempted attack cries Vive la France. The article notes intense emotions, references to loyalty, and discussion of the event amid tense public reaction.
Millionaire Driver Won Elgin Trophy After Fatal Wreck
Ralph De Palma won the Elgin National trophy at 73.5 mph after a dramatic race that ended in tragedy as Spencer Wishart, Philadelphia millionaire driver, was killed when his car plowed through a fence. Wishart died in St Joseph's hospital after being pulled from the wreck.
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Mercedes
de Palma
Mercer
Ed Pullen
Stutz
Barney Oldfield
Sunbeam
Gaston
Morris
Burman Spl
Hearne
Pullen
Oldfield
Rigin
Ralph de Palma
Spencer Wishart
Philadelphia
Elgin
Wishart
St. Joseph's Hospital
Louise McGowan
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis
Otto Henning
Henning
John C. Jenter
Jenter
St. Joseph’s Hospital
J E Lamb of Indiana dies in Terre Haute
John E Lamb former congressman from Indiana and Wilsons ambassador pick to Mexico died at his home in Terre Haute. He led Democratic circles and backed Vice President Marshall while opposing Thomas Taggart in the race for the Senate as John W Kern won a seat.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John E. Lamb
Indiana
Wilson
Mexico
Lamb
Marshall
United States Senate
Thomas Taggart
French Lick
John W. Kern
Congress
A Splendid Charge by Dickens: vivid war imagery
The excerpt depicts brutal combat imagery as a speaker criticizes the romanticized notion of a splendid charge. It contrasts heroic framing with graphic injuries and iron hoofs trampling, reflecting a grim view of battlefield realities attributed to Charles Dickens.
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Charles
Dickens
Fire destroys Jobbins Chemical plant in Illinois
August 25 Aurora Illinois reports a $200000 blaze at the William F Jobbins Chemical Co factory. Explosions accompanied the fire and nitroglycerine tanks blew apart, endangering about 15000 residents as the city shook from the blasts.
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Aurora
Ill
William F. Jobbins,Chemical Company
Fves
Wealthy Refugees Arrive in Steerage Majority Return From War Zone
1,374 American passengers pour ashore from the France as crowds erupt in hysteria. First class travelers claim charges up to 1000 for upgrades and steerage berths. The ship carried 534 first, 394 second, and 447 steerage seats, with many wealthy refugees aboard amid celebrations and signals to British cruisers.
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Europe
France
Havre
la France
Paris
Dry vote in Jackson County local option liquor election
Rural Jackson County voters approve prohibition by about eight hundred votes in all parts of the county. Two thousand women report attempts to vote fraudulently as statewide issues surface in August reports.
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Kansas City
Jackson
Washington
London
Belgium
Lord Kitchener
U. S. Wheat to Switzerland shipments arranged
United States wheat shipments totaling about 1,000,000 bushels are en route to Switzerland. Dr. Charles Paul Hubacher at the U S legation states arrangements allow passage through France and Italy for foodstuffs destined for Switzerland. The legation expresses little fear that Great Britain will seize the cargoes, noting payment could permit such action.
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Washington
Switzerland
Charles Paul Hubacher
France
Italy
Legation
Great Britain
Bank of Montreal to aid national patriotic effort
Nation Montreal Aug 22 The Bank of Montreal said directors approved a 100 900 dollar contribution for national patriotic purposes. Two killed four injured and a severely wounded man had to be shot when a foundation wall of a new building collapsed. Boston Manz Aug 22 Two died four injured and a heavy bet was shot after the wall gave way. Trolley strike ends at Hazleton
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Montreal
Bank of Montreal
Boston
Manz
Walla
Parry’s Condition Graded Grave for Trade Panel Leader
San Francisco August 25 D M Parry chairman of the foreign trade committee of the association of manufacture exhibits extremely grave condition after an illness detailed in a terse bulletin. The committee’s chairman has faced serious health challenges delaying pivotal trade discussions and industry talks.
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D. M. Parry
San Francisco
D. M. ‘Parry
The
al Association of Manufacture
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