British Troops Land in France and Belgians Hold Liege
British forces reportedly landed on French soil to aid Paris defense as French and Belgian troops unite against Germany. Liege’s defense is praised as delaying German strategy, with observers noting potential wider mobilization and regional impacts across Europe.
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Montreal
Montreal Star
London
Pathad
Kiel
North Sea
Monterregro
Austria
Italy
Portugal
England
War Office
Paris
Liege
France
William
Belgium
Parie
von Emmich
Thionville
Germany
Brussels
Copenhagen
Cattegat
Kiel Canal
Montenegro
Serce
German Uhlans Routed as Belgian Forces Repel Assault
Brussels reports say German cavalry crossed the Meuse near Liege were annihilated by Belgian forces supported by light infantry. Over 6,000 German prisoners, mainly cavalry, captured as Belgian batteries mowed them down. Armistice of two hours granted at Liege to collect wounded. Forts around Liege reportedly holding. French cavalry active east of Liege, with several German regiments said to have fought under Belgian flag.
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Montreal
Brussels
Jiege
Meuse
War Ministry
Liege
Kaiger
London
Ger
Belgium
Paria Biates
Arti
Acording
Watking
Paris
War Budget Plan for Despatch and Pay of Soldiers
A proposed wartime budget outlines a large allocation to fund the dispatch and pay of troops for the empire. Estimating details are being prepared. specifics for contingencies may be difficult to provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suis Toing Fratore
Legisi
Empire
French Invasion Reaches Alsace Captures Altkirch
Paris reports French troops entered Alsace and captured the village of Altkirch near Basel after attacking German forces. Germans retreated toward Maelhausen as Alsatians celebratory tore up frontier posts.
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Paris
Alsace
Altkirch
Basel
Maelhausen
Americans Held as Spies at Nuremberg
Paris reports Archer Huntington president of the American Geographical Society and his wife were arrested in Nuremberg Bavaria by German authorities and are now held.
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Nuremburg
Paris
Archer M. Huntsington
American Geographical Society
Bavaria
Paris announces official action amid unclear report
Fragmentary notes from Paris discuss a formally announced decision or event labeled as official, with unreadable details regarding involved parties and timing.
Minister Burrell Visits Calgary to Assess South Country
Dominion agriculture minister Martin Burrell travels by private car with M P W A Buchanan through Calgary Medicine Hat and Regina to learn the south district conditions for settlers. He aims to report findings to Ottawa for possible relief action while noting Belgian and French war developments.
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Martin Burrell
Dominion
Ottawa
W. A. Buchanan
M. P
British Columbia
Calgary
Medicina
Hat
Regina
Buchanan
Spencer
Belgian War Office
Jilege
Himelf
Burrell
Reging
British Journalist Visit Highlights City and Channel Roles
A London journalist special commisioner tours Glasgow and Manchester outlets, assessing press practices and coverage for the Glasgow Herald and Manchester Guardian. The visit underscores cross city media collaboration and editorial standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erry Leo’ Scheff
London
Glasgow Herald
Manchester Guardian
Bennett to Raise Volunteer Force for Front
Ottawa August 8 Major Henry J Woodside of Ottawa authorized by Hon Sam Hughes to raise one company of one hundred men. The unit will join the army division to be organized at Valcartier. R B Bennett M P Calgary confers with Hughes on his plan to combine with Hamilton Gault's force to form a large infantry regiment. Command will be Farquhar military secretary to the Duke of Connaught. Only one cavalry squadron to accompany the Canadian force.
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Ottawa
Henry J. Woodside
Portage la Prairie
Sam Hughesister
Woodside
Valcartler
Bennett
M.P
Calgary
Samia
Bennett ‘Contin
Hamilton Gault
Portugal Declares Support for Britain in War Reply
Lisbon announces Portugal will fight with Great Britain in response to Germany. The government states full support in the European war and has ordered mobilization of military forces and aviation.
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Portugal
Great Britain
Germany
Lisbon
London
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Albert
Furtucy
Ves
Sels
Dood Uhlans
W. A. Buchanan, M.P
Hon
Alberta
Belgius
Buayani
Ostend
Flushing
Hollang
Raieb
Desind
Alsatians
R. B. Bennett
Canada
A. B
House of Commons
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