Fall of Lemberg Opens Roads to Russian Forces
The Vienna and Petrograd reports describe a Russian push after Lemberg. Russian troops crossed the frontier August 20 and advanced toward Lemberg, defeating Austrian forces around Kamenka and Galich, taking 200 guns and thousands of prisoners as the Austrians fled in disorder. Lemberg was surrounded and captured September 2, with vast war materials seized and the railway hub now in Russian hands.
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Landsturm
Lemberg
Lonthk
Dubnoe
Proskuroff
Dniester
Russia
Kamenka
Galitch
Guila Lipa
Galicia
Opole
Gamostie
Bels
Austrians 20 Miles South from Lemberg
Petrograd dispatch notes cautious Russian relief over Lemberg victory. Despite claims of 150 guns, the mood in Petrograd is restrained. Reports describe troops hastily fortifying positions at Grodek as the war continues to unfold across the front.
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Petrograd
Lemberg
Grodek
England Must Win At Guildhall In War Rally
London reports a dramatic Guildhall gathering where Prime Minister Asquith and Opposition leaders united to urge world action against German powers. Archbishop of Canterbury, Arthur Balfour, Winston Churchill, and city officials stood with steadfast crowd singing God Save the King as cheers rose, band playing Brabanconne before the page continues.
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the Tribune
London
John L. Garvin
Gazette
Asquith
United Kingdom
Archbishop of
Canterbury
Prince of Peace
Arthur J. Balfour
Winston Churchill
King St
Cheapsige
Grey warns against German Militarism in Berwick talk
Sir Edward Grey declares in Berwick that Britain could not waive Belgian neutrality, condemns German militarism as the cause of war, and says victory would free Europe from Prussian militarism while preserving smaller states. He argues Western Europe would be liberated if this militarism is overcome.
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London
Berwick
Edward Grey
Belgium
Europe
Germany
Seven German Warships Crippled at Kiel Report
Cable reports from London say seven German destroyers and torpedo boats arrived at Kiel in a damaged condition, with others sunk or damaged nearby. The Kiel Canal area near the Baltic end is discussed as the possible scene of action linked to August 28 battles, with theories ranging from Heligoland Bight engagement to battles with Russia or Britain.
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Official Information Bureau
Kiel
London
Kiel Canal
The
Daily Chronicle
Baltic
Heligoland Bight
Brunsbuttel
North Sea
Elbe
Jade
Weser
Wielmshaven
Bremerhaven
Cuxhaven
Germany
British capture German girl spy with plans of roads to Paris
London reports a German girl spy, about seventeen, arrested on the Oise River bridge at Lacroix. She carried plans detailing roads and bridges around Paris. Earlier the same day another German spy in English uniform was shot after a gesture suggested he would resist orders.
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Paris
London
Reuter
Dieppe
Oise
Lacroix
Big Losses Bring Gloom to Germans
Special correspondent describes a shift from wartime optimism to national mourning across major German cities. He notes widespread black attire, disrupted normal life, and fear of casualty notices as families face heavy losses and a depleted home front.
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New York Tribune
London Standard
Copenhagen
Berlin
Leipsic
Dresden
Hanover
Hamburg
Germany
Friedrichstrasse
Kalisch bombarded and razed by fire
Fugitives report Kalisch in Russian Poland fell to German bombardment on August 11 and 13. Houses marked by red signs were burned, forcing residents into cellars. Fourteen women and children and three old men were seen escaping a blaze, and the three old men were executed before their families. Town left in ruins as citizens seek aid in Petrograd.
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Poland
J. Rikter
New York
Kalisch
Warsaw
Petrograd
Czech Regiments in Vienna Mutiny When Sent to Front
The Daily Telegraph reports two Czech regiments at Vienna mutinied when ordered into active service. They were drawn up in the Prater and a large number were shot. Similar disaffection in Czech regiments reached London via another source.
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Vienna
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Prater
Germans Swing to East of Paris in Big Turning Movement
Paris reports a large German turning movement east of Paris with forces pushing toward La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Rheims while Lorraine and the Vosges see fluctuating fortunes. British and French losses rise as Parisward exodus grows and air action reports a Taube downed near Vincennes.
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Russia
Austria
War Office
Bordeaux
la Ferte-sous-Jouarre
Marne
Seine-et-Marne
Meaux
Rheims
Argonne
Lorraine
Vosges
Maubeuge
Verdun
la Petite Gironde
Vincennes
Rouen
France
Daily Chronicle
Copenhagen
Berlin
Paris to give for long hard battle
Paris reports from London say English troops who reach Paris after Dieppe to Beauvais claim German forces are at Compeigne. The German right wing may be too weak for a large operation. Paris outskirts urge inhabitants to evacuate. Thousands stream into the city via Maillot St Ouen and Chignancourt gates as suburbs evacuate.
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London
Paris
the Daily Chroniclay
Dieppe
Beauvais
St. Oven
Chignancourt
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Belz
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York
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