British and French Forces Hold Line in War News Roundup
London reports Premier Asquith stating Field Marshal Sir John French said British troops fought splendidly and faced superior German forces as Allied plans progressed. Russian communique notes increasing success in East Prussia and Galicia with German retreats toward Koenigsberg. Belgian fortifications at Namur and Namur’s forts are disputed while Namur holds out according to some dispatches.
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Prince Louis Antonio of Orleans Receives British Commission
London reports Prince Louis Antonio of Orleans is awarded a British commission as per BTA dispatch via Reuters. The telegram notes despatch details and confirms the honor granted to the prince.
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South African Veteran Aids Frost Contingent in Europe
A Canadian veteran from the Princess Pat’s Own regiment now rests in Quebec awaiting transport with the frost contingent bound for Europe. He served in the South African War and looks toward active duty again.
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Frost
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Paris Prepares For Possible Siege
Paris officials announce plans to ready the city for a potential siege. War Minister Alexandre Millerand and his staff review measures to defend the capital and consider every phase of an entrenched defense camp.
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Triple Alliance Is a Thing of the Past
A Times dispatch from Rome reports pressure on Italy by Germany and Austria to join the war with alluring promises but no effect. It states the Italian people oppose Austria and that joining would trigger revolution, declaring the Triple Alliance a thing of the past.
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Austrian ambassador recalled from Tokyo reports state Vienna
Reports from Vienna yesterday stated that the Austrian ambassador to Tokyo has been recalled. Details on reasons or timing were not disclosed in the early dispatches.
Medicine Hat Greets 11S Soldiers Leaving for War
Medicine Hat crowds gathered around city hall to bid farewell to the second overseas contingent of 100 men. Dr Boyd and local ministers spoke as each serviceman received a ten dollar gift envelope. The departure followed a civic celebration with songs like Rule Britannia and God Save the King. The train would leave about 8 pm, with bands providing ceremonies at the depot.
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Preliminary hearing in Dunmore Hotel arson case
Ferdi nand Kohlrugs and ex employee Rodmacher faced a preliminary hearing on arson tied to the Dunmore Hotel fire of June 2. Leo Martin joined in a later conspiracy charge. all three await a second hearing after an afternoon jail remand. Inspector Shoebathk m presided and has not stated if they will be sent to trial.
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Belgian riflemen halt Germans at Mons rear for days
A report from Paris dated August 27 states 860 Belgian riflemen held off thousands of German troops at Merdes-Le-Chateau near Mons for three days. A German spy in Belgian uniform then revealed a path for the invaders to strike from the rear. All but twelve villagers were killed.
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German cruiser Madgeburg blown up after battle
Berlin August 27 report says the German cruiser Madgeburg ran aground in the Finnish Bay after engaging superior forces and was blown up by her captain. Most of the crew were saved.
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Madgeburg
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Sunk Off Africa by Highflier
London reports the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse, a 14 000 ton armed cruiser, was sunk by HMS Highflier off the west coast of Africa. Surviors were landed after the sinking. one crewman was killed and five wounded. The loss ends a menace to British commerce and blocks German troop transport routes via West Africa.
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Highflier
Togoland
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Suez Canal
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Admiralty
House of Commons
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Highfilet
Engineers Form Volunteer Corps To Aid Civil Work
The corps of engineers organized a volunteer section led by Grimmer. About 200 firefighters and artisans offered services yesterday, with 40 already accepted. The group includes mechanics patchers operators and technicians ready to respond at full strength.
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London Heedless Phrase Sparks Confusing Exchange
A garbled fragment shows London dialogue with misread words and stray punctuation. The snippet hints at a misquote or transcription error that leaves the quoted speaker unclear and the context vague.
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