Forts at Liege Hold Fast as French Moves Advance
Reports from Brussels and Paris say Liege's forts remain intact with troops healthy and provisions ample. German reconnaissance penetrated French territory, while French and Allied plans to strike back grow. German forces mobilize large numbers. Austrian and Montenegrin actions shift the frontline as naval actions unfold in the Adriatic and North Atlantic areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
Brussels
Germany
Paris
Mulhausen
Geoben
Breslau
Adriatic
Pavla
Faris
Bosnian
Taro
Antivari
Montenegro
New York
Kron Pring Wilhelm
Eanex
North Atlantic
French Forces Push Through Vosges Hills In Heavy Engagement
Paris reports German reinforcements moving in while French air support took part. French troops seized a position near Sainte Marie and pressed toward the forests of Hardt near Neu Briesach. Casualties were heavy though unspecified. wounded were treated at the Eptinal fortress. An aeroplane observer was wounded but the pilot landed safely at Belfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Willog
Marie Autoines
Eptnal
Belfort
Sefile
Hardt
Neu Brlesach
Royal Mail Packet Firm Boss Questions Prisoner Report
A Royal Mail steam packet manager questioned the validity of a prisoner report linking Liners Kron Pring Wilhelm to a capture. He stated he had every reason to believe the report true but would not confirm where he obtained it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karon
Pring Wilhelm
Royal Mail
Fishermen Ordered Off North Sea Waters
The North Sea was closed to fishing fleets today after a message from the Admiralty directed Scarborough harbor master to inform fishing vessel masters not to go out until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Sea
Scarborough
Admiralty
Frost Soaks Saskatchewan and Manitoba Yet Warmth at Many Points
Frosts hit several Saskatchewan towns with readings from four degrees at Kameack to three at Humboldt and Moose Jaw and Moose Jaw. Yorkton and Swan River reached 32 degrees above zero. Outlook calls for cool weather today and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Kameack
Sask
Humboldt
Moose Jaw
Moosemin
Yorkton
Swan River
Man
Secretary Bryan Receives Acknowledgement of Good Offices
Secretary Bryan announced that Austria-Hungary France Great Britain and Russia acknowledged President Wilsons offer of good offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec’y Bryan
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
France
Great Britain
Russia
Italy Resents Bombardment of Antivari
A Rome despatch says Italian opinion views Austria’s bombardment of Antivari as an offense against Italian interests after damage to an Italian firm’s property. The Bari report notes Austrian cruisers damaged the wireless station and electrical works, then shelled hills where Montenegrin refugees hid, leading to home destruction as the bombardment continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rome
Antivari
Monte Negro
Austria
Italy
Bari
London
Antivar
Montenegro
Peremptory Call Draws Canadian Reservists Home
About a dozen Medicine Hat residents face immediate orders from the British War Office for all Canadian army reservists to leave for Britain. Six from the 21st Hussars and several others in town must report promptly, with officers notified individually and families bearing the impact. Ottawa says four to five thousand Canadian reservists must join the British army at once, with travel arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
British War Office
Canada
Britain
Rolla
21St Hussars
Frank Pott
20Th Middlesex Regiment of Infantry
Pott
Ottawa
Imperial
West
Columbia
Militia
Reservistii
German Advance Guard Southwest of Liege Driven Back
Henry Gee gicke, a German, arrested after police found 96 sticks of dynamite on his premises. He appeared before the magistrate and was remanded for a week without bail. French and Belgian armies continue offensives south of the Meuse, clearing the territory of Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liege
Toronto
Henry Geegicke
Meuse
Austria-Hungary Ambassador 5 Still in London
London dispatch says the Austria-Hungary ambassador remains in London and Britain will likely let Austria-Hungary decide if war will be declared. France delayed asking for Austria-Hungary’s intentions as its Mediterranean fleet guarded Algerian troop convoys. After troops were moved, France sent a note to the Austro-Hungarian ambassador in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austria-Hungary
Mediterranean
France
Paria
Farm Help Wanted for Three Months at Wapella Sask
Secretary Wiilcox of the board of trade reports a Wapella Sask farmer seeks a man and wife and a single man to work on the farm for three months. Interested parties may obtain details at the board of trade offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiilcox
Board of Trade
Wapella
Sask
Quebec Closed Port Shuts Down By Federal Authorities
The port at Quebec is now closed as federal authorities take action. Details remain sparse as the decision impacts local operations and regional trade. Authorities report steps are in place to manage disruptions and coordinate with businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
French Army Opens Invasion Across Alsace
Paris reports new French offensive in Alsace focusing on Alsace Lorraine towns Altkirch and Muelhausen with claims of modest French losses and heavier German casualties. Unofficial word says Kolmar may be under French control near Strassburg as patrols extend into Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
Altkirch
Muelhausen
Paris
Kolmar
Strassburg
Alsace- Lorraine
Perlis
Belgium
Mite
Halifax Port Closes. Ships Need Canada Permission
Customs authorities announce Halifax port is closed. Incoming ships must obtain authorization from HM Ship Canada, now on duty off the harbor, to remain in the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
H. M. Ship Canada
Rainbow 16 of S Francisco After Prizes
The steamer City of Topeka reported sighting the British protected cruiser Rainbow off Point Reyes, believed to be near Golden Gate in search of German prizes. Ottawa fears Rainbow may be met by a superior German force near the Pacific coast. Rainbow carries 500 men, 50 Canadian volunteers. United States neutrality enforcement actions underway as wireless stations are inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Topeka
San Francisco
Rainbow
Canada
Point Reyes
Golden Gate
Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Victoria
Belgian General Staff Reports Shifts in Occupation Lines
Brussels reports from August 10 state German forces are retreating toward the Meuse as French troops advance. The Belgian general staff notes no German influence on main roads around Sieg and confirms contact with French guards while describing ongoing efforts to secure territory and prevent German regrouping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Alsace
Joffreis
Metz
Paris
Seille
Nancy
Belgium
Luxemburg
Brussels
Vance
Grance Guard
Ubder
Sieg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ibge
Tory
Vosges Hills
Wigan
Oyd
Kron
Aby
Manitoba
Hussars
King Albert
Austria- Hungary
Mauthausen
Prussia
Josses
Rainbow 16
United States
Calumet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!