War oration on Europe’s fate and British resolve
A speech narrates the July August war crisis, asserting Britain’s war aims to uphold treaty sanctity, defend small free states, and oppose German aggression. It lauds diplomatic efforts, cautions about protracted conflict, and urges national unity, sacrifice, and steadfast resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Bervin
Vienna
Maurice de Buafeu
Eaward Grey
Germany
France
Warnas
Europe
Kandy
Batars
Cuhtare
Laiguier
Matkind
Phil
Gaiman
Osea
United Kingdom
Beedh
Elohe
To Exeche
Payot
Ambion
Oslima Fon
Submarine Periscope and Crew Described in Detail
A historical account explains the submarine’s structure and operations, detailing the conning tower, periscope, and crew positions. It describes surface cruising, submerging technique, dangers from fuel fumes, and how the crew manage diving and gauges during approach and attack.
Rain and War Tides Through History
A mosaic of historic weather and conflict notes links rain to sieges and battles from Waterloo to Sebastopol. It notes rain easing Napoleonic tactics, floods shaping campaigns, and the wider impact of climate on military and political events across Europe and Cuba. Strong entities include Napoleon, Duke of Wellington, Sebastopol, Austria, Servia, and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
House of Hapsburg
Hungary
Boshiaka
Mlegander
Praga
Sercia
Balearia
Avatria
Servis
120 Million Fighting Men Depend On the Peasantry
The text argues the Russian empire relies on a vast peasant army, estimating the number of men in existence. It highlights peasants’ strong physiques but ignorance and superstition, with famine and lack of doctors in villages. Ill peasants face limited remedies and fatal outcomes deemed God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depen
Peidshar
Thibets Offer of Selsers Dalal Lama Revealed
The article describes Tibetan lama reincarnation beliefs with a claim that upon a lama's death he reappears in a child. Physical signs and deformities are said to indicate rebirth, with names written on paper placed in a golden urn and drawn to select the reincarnated lama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thibet
Selsers Dalal Lama
Polat
Portuguese Army Reserves Mobilized and Navy Fleet Noted
The report voices Portuguese Army mobilizing 11 000 reserves aged up to 45 as calls go out. The navy fleet includes a 4 100 ton cruiser and a 2 972 ton battleship from 1878, plus two small gun vessels. A prisoner case in Stuttgart prompts further military orders echoed by officials and observers.
Strength of British Army Is in the Energy of Her Troops
A wartime address emphasizes Britain's power lies in energized forces and seas mastery. Winston Churchill urges a million volunteers and sustained funding to raise twenty five army corps, about one million men, to bring decisive naval and land strength within six to seven months. He warns of espionage and German threats while stressing unity and action over words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotitiaims
Cressy
Sir Bercy
Times
Jane d
Samlental Pierre
Tien
Winston Cater
Liverpool
Eld
Ted
Oktal Energy
France's Emergency Capital and the spirit of a great city
A fragmentary account describes a sprawling, ancient city akin to Versailles in scale and grandeur. It compares its restless, boastful populace to southern French characters, notes Roman origins around 200 A.D., and mentions English occupation remnants and a famed wine producing colony called Ta Colon Anglaise. The piece situates Bordeaux as a dynamic hub with monumental stone buildings, vast streets, and enduring wine heritage, highlighting an aura of vitality amid reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnilders
Versailles
Paris
Mies
Alphonse Daudet
Soutern
Marseilles
Deaut
Hordeaux
England
Louis Smitt
Gere
France
Hordeacs Secis
Rene
A King Among Kings in Heroic Bridge Blowing Action
An account recalls Royal Engineers heroism at a burning river crossing near the Aisne. Soldiers rushed the bridge under fire, planted charges, and blew the span despite casualties, as companions fell around them and the German advance pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Engineers
Ealile
Dar
Ella
Lendid Lerwis
Neem
Alland
Norman Jy
Tony
France
Hugineers
Ureat Fitain
Sotanis
Harpsiegtere
Kate
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Senvier Asquith
Britain
Mesern Naval
Soaein
Spatiah Armanda
Rory
Britta de
Quatre Bras
Napoleon
Ligny
Waterloo
Clayey
Aimee
Waterloosfourhtee
Duke of Rellington
Sebastopol
Inez
Rai
Gurawen
Omar
Cuba
Siice
Ainiy
Russia
Bettsch
Stuttgart
Akio
Tom “Vetiog
Church
Department of the Navy
Shom
Teseven
ACV
Jerman Heutenart
Gland Tay
WRU Hom
Tpagat
Detrat Press
Sibert
Helgivtn
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