Rivadavia Battleship Completes by Argentine Navy
The world watches as the mighty battleship Rivadavia finishes construction under the Argentine Navy. Nations anticipate its debut and impact on regional maritime power and strategic balance.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
1
Rivadavia Rolls Toward Sale Amid Argentine Plans
The great Argentine built battleship Rivadavia, completed at Fore River Quincy yard, was handed over in Boston Harbor to Argentine officials for voyage to Buenos Aires. European powers have shown interest in purchasing the vessel as the Moreno nears completion, fueling international speculation on ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Press Association
Boston
Mies
Rivadavia
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Buenos Ayres
New York Shipbuiding Company
Camden
N. J
Rivadavia Armored Vessel Details and Armament Plans
The Rivadavia is described with a 14 inch armor penetration capability at 6000 meters, twelve 6 inch 50-caliber guns or twelve 4 inch 50-caliber guns as secondary armament, and multiple small field and saluting guns. Power comes from two main stations plus heavy oil motor installations, with Curtis marine turbines aboard and triple screws. Predicted speeds include 11 knots at 10100 knots? 14 knots at 7200 knots? 22.5 knots at 3600 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Francis T Bowles
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Bureau of Construction and Repair
United States Navy
Rivadavia
Bowles
Prac
Curtis Marine
California primaries set for tomorrow in statewide vote
San Francisco Aug 24 California voters prepare for statewide primaries to nominate United States senator representatives in Congress and governor with races marked by spirited contests. Republican Knowland leads for Perkins seat while Phelan is expected to headline the Democratic ticket for senator. Johnson seeks renomination for governor by Progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
California
United States
Congress
George C. Perkins
Joseph R. Knowland
Alameda
Samuel Shortride
Knowland
James D. Phelan
Francis J. Heny
Chester H. Rowell
Hiram W. Johnson
Roosevelt
European War to Boost U S Mineral Resources, Lane Says
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K Lane asserts the European conflict will benefit the United States by elevating the value of its mineral resources. He states independence in food and minerals will grow as domestic production replaces imported materials, despite distribution challenges. The shift will prompt American enterprise to develop native resources to avoid shortages across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Franklin K Lane
Interior
Mr. Lane
Death Grapple of Big Armies Arrives in Waterloo
Massive forces converge as millions of soldiers mass at the front. The headline suggests a decisive clash and strategic maneuvers shaping the battle's outcome.
Massive European War Actions Foresee Long Campaigns
London reports anticipate vast continental warfare with millions set to clash across Belgium France and western Germany. Analysts caution against overestimating current gains while predicting extended battles dwarfing Gettysburg as forces mass for a protracted, global conflict.
Battle News From Belgium as War Expands Across Europe
Reports describe a major clash along the Meuse front with guard forts besieged and Namur under heavy artillery as French forces clash with German legions. Britain watches expecting days of woe while Russia mobilizes and Antwerp fortifies as the North Sea hushes for a fleet showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
Antwerpp
London
Chareroi
Namur
Belgium
Brussels
Ghent
Bruges
Ostend
England
France
Germany
Austria
Ondenarde
Malplaquet Amd
Waterloo
Marlborough
Napoleon
Europe
Britain
Drina
Zrinin
Russia
Prussia
Antwerp
North Sea
Kiauchau
First Bale of New Ouachita Crop Brought to West Monroe
The first bale of the new cotton crop raised and ginned in Ouachita parish was brought to West Monroe. It was raised by J Lacey Mayes Jr of the seventh ward and bought by Millsaps & Co for ten cents a pound, weighing 425 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe
J Lacey Mayes, Jr
Seventh Ward
Millsaps & Co
Miss Onie Eden Dies After Illness at Monroe Sanitarium
Miss Onie Eden, a Monroe hotel waitress for months, died at the sanitarium Saturday night from appendicitis. Her Chicago home is given and a brother wired he is en route to Monroe to bring the body home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onie Eden
Monroe Hotel
Sanitarium
Chicago
Monroe
Ody
Cotton men discuss plans to aid farmers
The reserve board and hundreds of cotton trade reps met in Washington to map ways to meet the war situation. H S Mobley charged funds sent south to move crops often fail to reach farmers. Secretary McAdoo challenged the claim and then offered to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Reserve Board
H.S. Mobley
McAdoo
Mobley
Great Battle In Progress In Belgium
Military report states the English and French mission to hold German forces in Belgium continues as heavy fighting persists. Allied units fend off German advances amid rugged terrain and strategic positions.
War expands as allied forces press in Europe
Paris reports continued great battle with heavy losses as Britain and France seek to pin German forces in Belgium. Russian advances push into German frontier territory while reports claim German troops occupy Nancy. Tokyo notes Japanese fleet began bombardment at Tsing Tau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Germany
Europe
War Press Bureau
Antwerp
Ghent
Bruges
Ostend
Namur
Paris
England
Nancy
British Forces Engage Germans Near Lons Belgium
An official statement from London reports British forces engaged Germans near Lons in Belgium with the British holding their ground yesterday during the great battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgium
Lons
Germans Drive Offensive Near Muelhausen
Basel reports from Upper Alsace indicate German forces are advancing against French positions at Muelhausen and surrounding areas as the offensive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel
Upper
Alsace
Muelhausen
Austrian Transports Lost on River Drina Battle
London dispatch says eight Austrian transports with troops were sunk during the battle that yielded a Servian victory on the River Drina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Drina
Austrian Fleet Sails South from Pola to Dalmatics
A Rome dispatch reports Adriatic fishermen saw the entire Austrian fleet of fortU units sailing south from Pola toward Cattaro in Dalmatia, likely targeting that strategic Adriatic port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Adriatic
Pola
Cattaro
Dalmatics
German Army Defeats French at Neufchateau Captures Guns
Berlin reports the German army under Grand Duke Albrecht defeated the French at Neufchateau and captured many guns and prisoners including several generals. German forces pursue the French as 150 guns are said to be captured at Luneville Blamont and Firey. The Crown Prince’s army follows past Longwy while Austrian reports claim Russians resist in Udine Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
Mayen
Germany
Sayville
Grand Duke
Albrecht
Neufchateau
Luneville
Blamont
Firey
Longwy
Austrian to halt Drina offensive and shift to Russian threat
German Ambassador Von Bernstorff arriving from Germany says Austria will stop operations against Servians on the Drina and instead resist a Russian invasion. He notes Russians crossing the frontier and asserts Poland formed its own government while England cuts transatlantic cables to mislead the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drina River
New York
von Bernstortff
Germany
Vistula
United States
England
Austria, Japan rift eased by Kaiserin Elizabeth agreement
The danger of war between Japan and Austria was removed as Austria agreed to dismantle the cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth at Tsing Tau. Secretary Daniels and Secretary Redfield then reported to the German owned wireless station at Tuckerton New Jersey that it was operating in violation of the law despite the Hague accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Austria
Tsing Tau
Daniels
Redfield
Tuckerton
New Jersey
War not the work of William or officials says Abbe Wetterle
Abbe Wetterle former Reichstag member from Alsace writes that the war was desired by the German people not imposed by Emperor William or officialdom. He adds the emperor would have compromised his crown if he had shown weakness in issuing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Abbe Wetterle
Reichstag
Alsace
William
Charter Ships Bring 399 Americans Home From Europe
The first specially chartered ship to repatriate Americans from Europe carried 399 passengers. They paid a total of 200000 dollars for passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Europe
Russians Rout Germans in Eastern Prussia Front Drive
Grand Duke Nicholas reports battles in eastern Prussia on August 17 to 21 with high Russian morale. Russian troops occupy Goldapp and Ayres, force German retreat near Lyck, and capture guns as Germans fall back under pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Prussia
Goldapp
Ayres
Lyck
Willenburg
Burgade
Bavarnese
Gumbinnen
Mayor Forsythe Sees Lincolns Road System Appeal in Ouachita
Ouachita Parish could replicate Lincoln County roads after Mayor A. A. Forsythe examined a $225 000 county bond program that built about 100 miles of nine to twelve foot graveled roads. He notes cheap local gravel and the potential for a tax to fund parish wide graveled roads, with a vote possible after his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
A. A. Forsythe
Brown's Wells
Miss
Lincoln County
Monroe
P Brookhaven
Forsythe
Louisiana
Ouaehua Parish
Germans Claim Victory In Lorraine Front Fight
An unsigned AP dispatch from Sayville reports Berlin's claim that the Third French Army was defeated. The piece notes the strategic significance of crushing the German center in Lorraine and suggests France may renew a defensive posture with hopes that Liege forts fall to heavy artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
L. A
Belgium
Lorraine
Liege
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Her
N. Y. Herlad
N. O. Times-Picayune
Japs Bombarg Tsing Tea
Tokio
Wireless
Udine
Italy
Vienna
T. M. Parker
Fox Grocer Company
Oprinwstic
von Bernstorff
Poland
Lyceum Today
Rose E. Tapley
Teeft Johnson
William Shea
Bobby Connely
Claire McDowell
Charles West
William Shay
Hobart Henleys
Ruth Donnely
Imp
Tomorrow
Lyceum
Flora Finch
Etienne Giradot
Hughie Mack
Wally van
Lillian Walker
Stenographer
Vitagraph
Richards C. Travers
Ruth Stonehouse
Gentleman of Leisure
Essanay
Nestor
Hearst Selig Weekly
Mary Pickford Lyceum
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