Germans Occupy Brussels and Push Frontward Across Line
Paris reports on August 21 that German forces advance south of Brussels and toward the Meuse, threatening a wedge into French lines as Brussels falls. London notes Brussels occupation by Germany while questions linger on long-term outcomes and Allied reactions. Servians pursue Austrians and score gains as Japan signals readiness to strike Germany, with a war decision expected soon and a sixth-page note to follow.
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Paris
Brussels
Meuse
France
England
Antwerp
London
War Office Bureau
Waterloo
Louvain
Sedan
Belgium
Continent
Japan
Tokio
Germany
China
Orient
Shan ‘Tung Pe
Harvest Home Supper Draws 500 At Red Bank Church
About 500 people attended St. James Catholic Church harvest home supper in Red Bank last night. William Hewel led the chowder service and demonstrated his culinary skill with German potato salad. An orchestra played during serving and dancing followed after tables were cleared.
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St. St. James’ Catholic Church
Red Bank
St. James’ Hall
William Hewel
Hewel
Drowning Body Found Off Chelsea Avenue Near Oceanport
A young man, likely from Oceanport, drowned near Chelsea Avenue as a strong current swept him beyond the bathing ropes. Rescuers retrieved no body before darkness. suit color and exact identity remained unclear pending further checks tonight.
Rumson Firemen to Enter Fair Contests
The Rumson borough council met in regular session then attended the policemen's ball at Highlands. Fire chief William Neuhauser requested 300 feet of hose for Rumson and 300 feet for Oceanic, with purchase to be considered next meeting. Local road on Grant Avenue to be repaired with ashes next winter.
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Borougu
Rumson
Highlands
William Murphy
Rumson Fire Department
Rumson Fire Company
Monmouth County Fair Grounds
William H. Hoag
Grant Avenue
West Park
Lewis Neuhauser
Rumson Borough
Rumson Company
Oceanic Company
Neuhauser
Murphy
Aw & Committee
Rum Company
Rumarse
Man Hit by Train Dies at Keyport Crossing
William Wilson aged 37 of Keansburg died after a Jersey Central passenger train struck his car at Stone Road crossing Keyport He died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after being taken from the wreckage Wilson and James O Reilly had purchased a car twenty minutes earlier Wilson was said to have attempted crossing the tracks at high speed The train under Engineer William Milew and Conductor George Allen stopped the wreckage was cleared and Wilson died of severe injuries The coroner will hold an inquest later and a jury will view the scene.
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William Wilson
Keansburg
Jersey Central
Stone Road
Keyport
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Wilson
James O'Reilly
New York
William Milew
George Allen
Ee Ee
East Long Branch Tion
Hyer & Flock
Mon Mouth Memorial Hospital
William H. Morris, Jr
H. &. Bedle
Morris Gue
Morris
Woman Rescues Six Children From Fire at Manasquan Home
Mrs. John Anderson of Manasquan saved her six children from flames sweeping her Fletcher Avenue house. While bathing them on the second floor she escaped through smoke to the roof and fed the youngsters to safety as a baker, a car salesman Height, and fireman Morton helped. A defective oil stove is blamed for the blaze.
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John Anderson
Manasquan
Fletcher Avenue
Idmen
Fragmentary report from hospital on injured person
A brief, garbled note describes injuries at a ponding site with a derrick, mentioning a left shoulder and head injuries. It notes the person was moved to rial Hospital and is not thought to be in serious danger, with others resting nearby.
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Rial Hospital
Hyer & Es
Cyclone Kills Five in Wilkes-Barre Ruins
Five are dead in Wilkes-Barre after last night’s cyclone. The death toll could rise as more ruins are surveyed and officials confirm additional victims. Local authorities urge caution as rescue teams work through debris.
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Fwe
Wilkes-Barre
Penn
Twin Borough Dance ATDS and Local Notices
Two borough police hosted a dance with tickets at the door totaling 369. Mr Cubberley and Mrs Leon Cubberley of the Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poor plan a ten day visit to New York. Pastor Biorkink returns next week as the Reformed Church closes August 30 for normal services. A wagon lunch at the refirced skidded and hit the curb causing damage to a Knickerbocker seat. Minor details on other local notices.
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Cubberley
Leon Cubberley
Long Branch Society For Provement of the Poor
N. Y
Biokkink
Reformed Church
Aed” Sa
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Alsace
Lorraine
Berlin
Nish
Servia
Vatican
United States
American Press Association
Nik
Pius X
Cardinal Della Volpe
Merry del Val
Cardinal Volpe
Cardinal O'Connell
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Farley
RED Bank Harvest Home
Wash- Goodington Park
D. of Li
Uptown
J. B. Ceodenena
St. Luke's Church
Oceanport
Chelsea Avenue
Bath
Papeinnee
Rumson Firemen
Parker
Raymond Morton
Bridgewater
N. J
Eeanemettene
St. Dorothea's Church
Eatontown
Twin Borough
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