Belgian and French Forces Hold Line at Liege as Reinforcements Arrive
Belgian armies press German flank near Liege with King Albert commanding cavalry. Liege forts bombard German positions forcing retreat toward the Meuse. French reinforcements from Nancy and others arrive. 100,000 plus French regulars already on Belgian soil, up to 260,000 anticipated by Monday. A British transport fleet lands 22,000 regulars at Calais and Dunkirk under French officers to aid the Belgians in a possible second stand at Nanur.
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Brussels
Belgium
Liege
Albert
Meuse
Nancy
Luxemburg
Duchy
French War Office
France
Paris
Calais
Dunkirk
War Office
Nanur
Austrians Refuse Aid as Goeben and Breslau Move
Sensational dispatches report Austria declines to aid Germany against England. German cruisers Goeben and Breslau, expelled from Messina, are sailing toward the Adriatic, awaiting Austrian fleet support that is not forthcoming. A German flat refusal to support Austria leaves the cruisers in a dangerous position with potential English and French pursuit. Portugal backs England amid growing Allied pressure and a shifting diplomatic stance.
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Austria
England
Portugal
Servia
Rome
Italy
Germany
Goeben
Breslau
Messina
Adriatic
Trieste
Prince Albert heir watches battleship action during crisis
The report notes royal stance toward Germany amid escalation as Parliament debates a possible declaration of war. It mentions Germany’s orders to advance on Liege and Von Emmich directing a sweep against Belgian fortifications, signaling imminent hostilities in August.
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America Press Association
Germany
Renee Vomees Fon
England
oMelsig
Weddwald Retires Mackersons Favor In Senate Fight
Prominent politicians from eleven counties gathered for Governor's day, amid chatter on Monmouth County races. Charles F. McDonald denied running for state senate, amid petitions from supporters. Henry Ackerson of Keyport emerged as candidate with backing from Acting Governor Tailor and party leaders.
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Sea Girt
Monmouth County
Charles F. McDonald
Senate
Monmouth
Henry Ackerson
Keyport
Leon R
McDon
Ackerson
Fielder
Taylor
Long Branch Flags at Half-Mast for President Wilson
In a statement from City Hall Long Branch the executive ordered public buildings to fly flags at half-mast until Monday evening to honor President Wilson and his family. Public work will pause for three minutes Monday at 2 pm with bells tolled in reverent memory of his valued service and character.
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Wilson
Republic
City of Long Branch
Two Red Bank Motor Accidents Reported
A motorcyclist Roy Wilson on an Excelsior collided with a curb at Canal Street Red Bank causing his bike to crash. both he and a passenger escaped injury. J I Monsky driver of an auto turned into Broad Street to reach his garage. he avoided a collision by swerving south, while the motorcyclist slowed none. Leroy Quackenbush, son of Dewitt Quackenbush, collided with his mother's car on Clay Street. he was thrown but suffered only slight injuries and was taken to a physician.
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Roy Wilson
Oceanic
Excelsior
Canal Atreet
Red Bank
J. 1
Monsky
Broad
Anal Street
Broad Street
Clay Street
Leroy Quackenbush
Dewitt Quackenbush
Quackenbush
Injured New York Girl Taken To Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Miss Rose Deveau of New York was moved from the Bristol Hotel in Asbury Park to Monmouth Memorial Hospital after an injury in heavy surf. Initial diagnosis suggested a knee tendon strain but inflammation developed and doctors seek to determine seriousness. Possible sciatic nerve involvement near the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosé Deveau
New York
Bristol
Asbury Park
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Blaisdell Sails to Cleveland Visit
Raymond D. Blaisdell of Cleveland Ohio is on a two weeks visit to his home with wife and child remaining all summer. He is in splendid health and pleased with Cleveland as a place of residence.
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Raymond D. Blaisdell
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Blaisdell
Auction of Oakbire street lots by Allvard & Smith Realty
The sale of lots on Weet Park Avenue Oakbire Sa August 15 at 2:30 pm offers a rare chance for buying a home site or residence plot. Potential buyers are invited to view the properties ahead of the auction.
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Allvard & Smith Realty
Weet Park Avenue
Oakbire
Shees
Motorcycle Crashes Reported At City Intersections
Two motorcycle crashes occurred yesterday at Norwood Avenue and Broadway. Frank Mulford of Newark sustained a fractured leg when his bike struck a Ford driven by C. J. Post of Keyport to avoid a bicycle rider. Roger Jacobs of Norwood Avenue collided with a stage driven by Sam Coben. both incidents caused damage and injuries though no fatalities. A separate notice reports the death of George L. Toombs, 15, from East Red Bank due to heart trouble, with funeral plans announced by Pilgrim Baptist Church.
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Norwood Avenue
Broadway
Frank Mulford
Plain Street
Newark
C. J. Post
Keyport
Post
Bath Avenue
Roger Jacobs
Sam Coben
Coben
Seana Ont Cone
George L. Toombs
Willis and
Alice Toombs
East Red Bank
Mrs Barham Dies. Longtime Detroit Native Passes in City
Mrs Barham formerly of Detroit died after a long life marked by mobility from Detroit to Jersey City and then to this city where she settled. She was affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church and survived by five children James McGregor Jersey City William McGregor Purling N Y Mrs Jared Clayton Thames and Joseph Barham Funeral Director Wm H Morris Jr is in charge of arrangements.
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Detroit
James McGregor
Jersey City
William McGregor
Purling, N. Y
Jared Clayton
Thames
Joseph Barham
Big Bakes Planned at Port-au-Peck Wednesday
Members of the Property Holiers Association will hold a shore dinner at Werel's Port-au-Peck on Wednesday evening August 12. The New Jersey State Gas Association will attend Port-au-Peck August 12 for their annual clambake. the C R R Co plans to build fifteen new jetties from Highland.
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Property Holiers’ Association
Werel
Port-au-Peck
Richard Deeves
Ascollation
New Jersey State Gas Association
Portau Peck
REM AL Eight Events On Se rom G8 Fireworks Yesterday
An irregular note reports eight events at a regional fair with fireworks and prizes awarded yesterday. Details are fragmentary but indicate competition and celebration by local participants.
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Acbines
Lisbon
Foreign Office
Prince Albert
King George
Brunsela
von Emmich
Weddwald
Mackerson
Herrick
Boardwalk
Ocean
Bath Ave
Biensberg
Hotel Vendomeer
Monaco’s
Larnon’s
Addy
Elberon Memorial Church
G. A. Johnston Ross
D. D
Morabenasretne
Etapa Og P. m
Codartakera
Cris
Bryant B. Newcomb
City Hall
Long Branch
N. J
Raymond Do, Blaisdell
Mr. J. B. Prescott
West End
Mary Barham
Highland
Williiard M. Silieet
Breach Avenua
Red Bask
Calvary Church
Mildred Graham
Pesse
Cabrary Church
York
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