Private Funeral Planned For Mrs Wilson
Washington August 7 The funeral of Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president will probably be held tomorrow with private services at the White House. Bright's disease caused her death after months of illness. The President and family faced a deep bereavement as Congress adjourned and government activities paused briefly in respect.
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Queen's death ends era for Wilson era wife of president
The Belgian ruler King Albert II leads allied fighting as the president’s secretary Tuomlty announces Mrs Woodrow Wilson died at five this afternoon after months of illness. Ellen Louise Axson Wilson, born in Savannah Georgia, was a noted artist and social figure who shaped American womanhood with the idea of home and family as central to happiness. Belgium’s rail network is noted for its vast extent compared to its size.
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War Developments Claim Great Naval Victory and Allied Shifts
Reports from British sources claim a major sea battle in the North Sea with nineteen German ships sunk and an overwhelming English victory. Rumors say Italy joined England, Pence, and Russia against Austria Hungary as Germany seeks aid. Austria Hungary declares war on Russia amid new front lines across Alsace Lorraine. A Finnish captain reports Russian fleet bottled up at Helsinki, unconfirmed. First Adriatic engagement sees Austrian Taurus crippled by British torpedo boats. Dutch mobilization accelerates as French forces prepare to cross the frontier. Brussels cites German retreat from Siege after two days of heavy fighting with heavy German losses and disarray in the Kalaors army.
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German Forces Press Liege Forts In Belgium Battle
Aug 7 report from Brussels says Liege forts silenced and Kaisers troops broke Belgian lines. France sends 40,000 troops to Namur and others near Charleroi to aid defense. German losses estimated 7,000 to 9,000 with about 2,000 captured. Belgians claim several guns captured. Belgian cavalry suffers a severe loss. German force near Liege about 100,000 as renewed assault continues toward the French frontier.
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Belgians Hold Liege as German Siege Expected
Reports from Liege describe Belgian fortifications repelling German artillery while British Home Fleet guns rattle. Allies note heavy Belgian resistance and the possibility of a decisive battle if Liege endures, with Fort Barchon amid intensifying siege pressure and heavy fighting near the city.
Confirmation of North Sea battle reports and mobilization
News from August 7 cites British and German fleets clash off Dogger Bank with the German fleet reportedly beaten back. Dutch forces mobilize rapidly as Paris announces a French invasion of Germany and advances into Alsace Lorraine. In Italy the Taurus skirmishes with British destroyers while Helsinki area reports Russian fleet actions.
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