Germans Press Toward Paris as Siege Preparations Grow
News from the front reports German right wing pushing toward Paris while Paris readies for a siege. Outgoing trains carry noncombatants as troops reinforce garrisons encircling the capital. Paris officials and British dispatches note German success on the eastern front and renewed Allied strain.
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Berlin
Lublin
Russian
Poland
St. Petersburg
East Prussian
Galicia
Belgium
Paris
Dover
Tropsa
vCK Season Opens Tomorrow
The season opens tomorrow with several parties noted in the program including planned events at venues. Details remain sparse in this fragmentary OCR, but the headline announces a forthcoming start to the vCK season with multiple gatherings and activities.
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Vck
Sip Pon
D ‘Oatyanipe
Plover
City Schools See Waves of Teaching Staff Changes
The public school system announces numerous personnel changes for the new term. New teachers include Miss F King Miss W Keith Miss Welson zB By Irwin Miss Dixon McFadden Miss Lawrence Mig Jevenson and Mr McGuirl heading the extended commercial department. Most rooms are expected to be filled with beginners and several schools may become crowded.
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Stor
Hay
Toomés
Montreal
Elizabeth
Toronto
Connaught
McGuirl
Peen
F. King
W. Keith
Mia Welson
Irwin
Dixon
McFadden
Lawrence
Mig Jevenson
Protest Against Purchase Of German Liners
Washington August 31 Great Britain joins France in opposing any U S purchase of German liners as part of a plan to build up an American merchant marine.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
United States
No official word on the Leipzig sinking or capture
Ottawa reports no official advices confirming Vancouver reports that the German cruiser Leipzig was sunk or captured. Despatches claimed Leipzig was taken by French cruiser Montcalm and Canadian Rainbow and towed to Esquimalt with about 120 casualties.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Vancouver
Leipzig
Montcalm
Rainbow
Esquimalt
Grain Laden Steamer Aground Off Newfoundland Coast
A large tramp steamer, loaded with grain from Montreal to Liverpool, ran ashore on Newfoundland's west coast after striking an iceberg in the Straits of Pelle Isle. Rescue steamers head to the scene as the Floristonek of 3429 tons, owned by R Chapman and Louns of Newcastle, is identified.
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Carling
Nild
Montreal
Liverpool
Newfoundland
Pelle Isle
Floristonek
R. Chapman and Louns
Newcastle
Eng
Premier Asquith Scolds Despatch Publication In Commons
London August 1 Premier Asquith publicly reprimanded the London Times and the Legal Times in the House of Commons for despatches that stirred Sunday morning excitement. He warned against press breaches of patriotic restraint and said prompt authentic front information may be needed, possibly drastic legislation if the emergency worsens.
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London
Asquith
Tinica
House of Commons
Legal Times
France
British Hold Back 200,000 German Troops For Three Days
Washington reports 70,000 British troops checked 200,000 German forces for three days until French reinforcements arrived. The battle's location is not specified. Allied military experts praise the British defense as they retired in good order once relief came.
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Washington
Ines
Paris
Canadians to Guard Bermuda Replacements Planned for Bermuda
Halifax reports that British regulars in Bermuda will be withdrawn and replaced by an equal number of Canadian volunteers. The Canadians may later be sent to the European front. The Duke of Connaught announced in Ottawa that the Royal Canadian Regiment has been selected for Bermuda service. Departure date was not given.
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Halifax
Bermuda
Euroope
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Royal
Tegiment
City Reservoir Patrolled by Guards During War Fear
Police patrols guard the city reservoir day and night after warnings of tampering by a zealous rival faction. Chief Bruce has armed special sworn guards for the duration of the war, a measure aligned with actions in other Dominion cities to prevent sabotage.
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Britain
Bruce
Dangar
Dominion
Building Permit Total Shows Subdued August Activity
The August building permit total is modest amid fiscal strain and wartime uncertainty. Despite low mood from money scarcity and poor crops, the volume remains creditable, with ahead-of-schedule optimism for the year.
British regulars after Amphion mine loss in North Sea
In the upper scene a detachment of British regulars who lost their rifles after the light cruiser Amphion was blown up by a German mine in the North Sea. In the lower scene two hundred German prisoners are seen being guarded near Folkestone England.
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Amphion
North Sea
Folkstone
Eng
French capital may be moved over Bordeaux
Washington reports France weighs moving the government seat from Paris to Bordeaux as a precautionary measure. Official advices indicate the French foreign office has discussed the plan with foreign diplomats to ensure proper arrangements.
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Bordeaux
Washington
France
Paris
Bank Clearing Totals for August Reach $1.46 Million
The local clearing house reports August bank clearings of 1.46 million dollars, while the same month in 1818 shows 2.31 million dollars in transactions. The figures indicate a sharp drop from the 1818 level.
Holland Will Blow Up Dykes to Repel Germans
Amsterdam Aug. 31 German invasion fears drive minting of mines along the Zuyder Zee dykes. Utrecht province and surrounding areas would be flooded to create a defensive wall as waters rise, risking long term marshland and centuries of work.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Zuyder
Zee
Utrecht
Netherlands
Cardinals Conclave Inaugurated To Elect Pope Successor
Rome August 31 The conclave of cardinals to elect a successor to Pope VIas X was inaugurated today with ceremony. Mass in the Pauline chapel before fifty seven cardinals and their conclavists. Diplomats Knights of Malta Papal Court attendees. An oration in Latin by Mohselgner Massela on pontiff election.
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Rome
Vias X
Diplomatic Corps
Knights of Malta
Siating
Mohselgner Massela
Wreck at Val Cartier Traces 21st Battery Movement
An attempted move at Val Cartier involving the Canadian Northern line disrupted by a wreck. The 21st Battery unit, along with staff and horses, was reported halted after the rail was torn up and the engine damaged. Officials indicated the incident was known earlier.
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Val Cartier
Trai
Tery
Val. Cartier
Créelmat
Fragmentary OCR Item Delivers No Clear News
A blurred OCR fragment mentions comedic terms and mismatched phrases with no identifiable event or facts. The text lacks names places dates or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
Fragmentary wartime note on Loyalist movement and artillery battery
The readable fragment discusses a Loyalist movement and its agents abroad. It mentions a Lethbridge artillery battery commander and notes earnestness and varied ideas among supporters. The text is incomplete with unclear dates or locations.
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Rontier
Akring
Trunderer
John Dixon
Folkestone
City Reservoir
Westmount Battery
C.N.R
Trac
Man. Komick
Potut
Medicine Hat
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