Kaiser's War Advance Engulfs Brussels and Louvain
Ostend dispatch describes Belgian rear guard actions at Tirlemont Louvain and Aerschot as German forces breach Louvain Brussels falls under occupation. Civilians flee Ostend reports mass displacements as German troops seize public buildings impose military law and press resources while Portugal's stake in the war is noted.
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Aershot
Liege
Louvain
Diestmont
Aerschot
Ostend
Brussels
Last Drop of German Blood. The Sword Drawn for Victory
A proud wartime call declares the nation trusts in Almighty God and recalls glorious days of old. The regiment’s commander renews loyalty vows and asserts an unquenchable thirst for victory and a pledge to fight to the death.
World War Shape of Africa and Global Colonies
The piece analyzes how the World War divides control of continents and colonies. It notes British, French, German, Belgian, Austrian and Dutch empires span Africa and beyond, with likely postwar redraws centered on Congo Free State, Sahara, Madagascar and Nile regions, and potential shifts in colonial ownership.
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Hempire
Empire
France
Her
Belgium
Congo Free State
Aussia-Hungary
Africa
South Africa
Sudan
England
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Cape
Great Lakes
United States
Congo Valley
Nile
Austtralia
Canada
Sahara
Congo
Niger Valley
Madagascar
Germany
Holland
British India
Borneo
Celebes Islands
Sumatra
Java
Iowa
Dutch Guiana
South America
Son Volunteered for Forlorn Mission at Paris
Sub Lieut. Vincent Folque, only son of Colonel Folque, left the Polytechnic and joined his father s regiment. He volunteered for a nearly impossible mission. A few hours later he was mortally wounded on the assignment.
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Paris
Vincent Folque
Folque
Polytechnic
Paris renames streets Rue de Jean Jaures and Rue de Liege
Paris Reuters dispatch reports the French cabinet approved renaming Rue d Allemage to Rue de Jean Jaures and Rue de Berlin to Rue de Liege reflecting a street renaming decision by the council of ministers in the French capital.
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Liege
London
Paris
Reuter Telegram Company
Council of Ministers
Jean Jaures
Berlin
Woman Shot After Court Martial in Alsace Affair
Geneva report says Mme Schwarz, wife of a wealthy Alsace-lorraine figure, was shot after a court martial aboard a railway tunnel project. The incident follows a scandal involving attempts at tunneling and high-profile connections.
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Geneva
Futre Schwarz
Ake
Alsace
Talne
Leopoldschall
A Splendid Charge
The passage recalls a vivid Civil War battlefield scene with gruesome imagery of fallen soldiers and crushed heads as Confederate troops charge. Dickensian flair underscores brutal combat rhythms and the clash of riders against foe.
Unclear fragment prompts historical note
Fragmentary text mentions a pen, a cry Vive la pen, and a death with a notable phrase. No clear individuals, dates, or events are identifiable from the readable portion.
Elgin National Trophy Race Ends in Tragedy
Ralph De Palma wins the Elgin National trophy for the second time as Spencer Wishart dies after a high speed crash on the 301 mile course. Wishart’s car struck a fence tearing posts and injuring spectators as he crashed near St Josephs hospital.
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Gar
Mercedes
D. de Palma
Mercer
H.l Pullen
Stutz
Barney Oldfield
Sunbeam
Gastori
Morris
Burman Spl
Hearne
da Palma
Pullen
Oldfield
Elgin
Tll
Ralph de Palma
Spencer Wishart
Philadelphia
de Palma
Wishart
St. Joseph's Hospital
Louise McGowan
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis
Otto Henning
Henning
Coutrg
Jenter
St. Joseph’s Hospital
J B Lamb of Indiana Died in Terre Haute
J B Lamb former congressman from Indiana and President Wilson's chosen ambassador to Mexico died at his home in Terre Haute. A longtime Democratic leader and ally of Vice President Marshall he opposed Thomas Taggart of French Lick in his bid for the Senate during the era of John W Kern's election to the Senate.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John BH. Lamb
Indiana
Wilson
Mexico
Lamb
Marshall
United States Senate
Thomas Taggart
French Lick
John W. Kern
Congress
$200000 Illinois Factory Fire Devastates Jobbins Chemical Plant
Explosions accompanying a $200000 blaze destroyed the William F Jobbins Chemical Company factory in Aurora threatening 15000 nearby residents. Large nitroglycerine tanks detonated and debris scattered across the city as the blasts shook the area.
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Aurora, Jr
William F. Jobbins,Chemical Company
Passenger Ship La France Sails With Dramatic Scene
Reports describe chaos aboard the La France with hysteria among travellers as first class fares reach 1909 dollars. Passengers say they were forced to downgrade, some wealthier travelers occupying steerage. The ship, despite green crew and inexperience, sailed at 22 knots with bands and dances for evacuees.
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Passeng
France
Havre
Admiralty
la France
Paris
Kansas City Dry Vote Sets Rural County Result
Rural Jackson county voted dry by about eight hundred votes in a local option election across all parts of the county. Two thousand women faced attempts to vote fraudulently, while in Washington a bill would make government crop funds at rates above four percent illegal. London reported the first casualty list of the British expeditionary force in Belgium with three dead and 20 wounded and noted 97,000 new recruits in a day for Lord Kitchener's army.
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Kansas City
Jackson
Washington
London
Official
Belgium
Lord Kitchener
U. S. Wheat to Switzerland August Shipment Move
A cargo of 1,000,000 bushels of U S wheat is en route to British ports with arrangements routed through France and Switzerland. Charles Paul Hubache is involved in the legation overseeing the supply with Dr T in charge of arrangements. The transfer aims to pass foodstuffs to Switzerland amid British sea restrictions, with limited risk of seizure if payment is made.
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Washington
Charles Paul Hubache
France
Switzerland
Dr. T
Italy
Legation
Great Britain
Bank of Montreal Gifts 100000 for Nation Relief
Montreal Aug 22 Bank of Montreal directors authorize a contribution of 100 900 for national patriotic purposes. Boston Aug 22 Two killed four injured in a crash as a building foundation collapsed trapping a horse. Hazleton trolley strike ends as Lehigh Traction agrees to rehire all workers.
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Montreal
Bank of Montreal
Boston
Mass
Hazleton
Lehigh Traction Company
Parry Faces Ongoing Health Setback in Trade Roles
The National Association of Manufacturers reports D M Parry, chairman of the Foreign Trade Committee, remains under care as his health status affects leadership duties. Details on current condition are limited.
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D. M. Parry
Y. Sco
Copal
Parry
Neonal Association
T& eXtreme Mia
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John Banister
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Cne
Goowers
Whitaker
Columbus
Countries
Sahara Desert
Algeria
Niger
Egypt
Ail
Upper
Weypt
East Africa
Indian Ocean
Cape To Cairo
Mme. Schwarz
Charles
Dickens
Hay
Ing
Vive- la
Freell
Basel
Hite
J. —. Lamb
Illinois
Aurora End
Hmit
House
Merchant Marine Committee
New York
Charles J. Hite
New Rochelle
Thanhouser- Film Corporation
U. S
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