British Lose Cruiser Believed Torn by Explosion Off California
San Francisco August 12 writers report flotsam from a Canadian Rainbow wreck and believe a British warship was torn apart by an explosion off the California coast. Debris includes woodwork doors shelves and an inscription reading Ship's Library. Explosions heard near Salada Beach are thought to be blasting. A German cruiser sighted off the Golden Gate is likely the Leipsig.
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San Francisco
California
Vancouver
Rainbow
Mbrary
Salada Beach
criiger
Golden Gate
Nurnberg
Leipsig
Japan to War on Germany Report Emerges
Rumors in Tokio say Japan will declare war on Germany within 24 hours as Emperor Yoshihito hurries from his summer home. government requisitions transports as 45,000 Japanese troops board ships. destination rumored to be Tsing-Tao. A French cruiser accompanies two German ships seized. Riots among Hong Kong residents flare over food prices and famine fears.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Emperor Yoshihito
Shanghai
China
Hong Kong
Flour Prices Soar If Foreign Demand Persists
Philadelphia August 12 flour dealers warn prices may reach 9.50 to 10 a barrel as foreign demand for flour and wheat surges. They cite delivery constraints and a recent 30 cent jump on Monday, with consumer prices around 7 a barrel and potential for further increases up to 2.50 more per barrel.
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Philadelphia
Louis J. Kolb
Germany Seizes Russian Funds and Stockpiles Food
Berlin reports government seized Russian funds in banks totaling about 25 million dollars. A special commission says Germany has food enough to last a year. Emperor William donates 100,000 to Red Cross and to soldiers families. Panama Canal set to open Saturday despite war. Official announcement confirms date.
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Berlin
Ganka
London
epatch
Germany
William
German Red Cross society
FIGHTING RAGES ALONG FRENCH BORDER AS GERMANS ADVANCE
Paris Aug 12 French and German forces clash for twenty miles along the frontier with battles at Longwy Languyon Marville and Virton in France and Belgian reconnaissance north of Montmedy. French retreat from Muehlhausen after repelling early assaults while German forces from Esch near Luxemburg are said defeated. German cavalry and artillery clash at Spin court Meuse, with fortification work reported south of Metz.
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war office
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Languyon
Marville
France
Virton
Belgium
Montmedy
Muehlhausen
cty
Esch
Luxemburg
Spincourt
department of
Meuse
Matin
Longuyon
Verdun
war ministry
Metz
Gerolstein
Thionville
Maastricht
Holland
Tongres
Le Soir
Blamont
Maerthe-Et-Moselle
Manonviliers
London
Alsace
Paria
vanelog
French war office
Belbiai
edth
Spin‘court
department of the Meuse
Liege
Von Emmich
Berlin
Brussels
Huy
Namur
Narour
Four German Airmen Killed in Russian Poland Skirmish
A Parseval type German dirigible was riddled by gunfire and forced down near Czenstochowa in Russian Poland. The four officers aboard were killed while scouting over the region. Other items note Canada offering two submarines for Pacific coast use and Australian warships joining the British squadron in east Asiatic waters. Mrs. Preston formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland is reported safe at St. Moritz and Miss Rath Waltz visits grandparents in West South affect.
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London
St. Petersburg
Czenstochowa
Russian Poland
Cleveland
Washington
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Preston
Grover Cleveland
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Germans in Alsace Advance on French Forces
German forces push into Alsace amid high tension as Chief of Staff signals continued offensives against French positions. Officials report intensified artillery, armored movement, and shifting frontline lines with strategic aims across border regions.
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ALSACE
War Developments Across Front From Liege To Sveaborg
Reports from Brussels Paris and London describe German forces detaching from Liege advancing through Belgium while a German official claims minimal German casualties and intact forts. French troops clash with Germans near Legarde and a German village falls to French forces. In Helsinki Sveaborg Russian bombardment threatens evacuation of residents.
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Brussels
Liege
Belgium
Von.Stelge
theerman
Paris
Legarde
London
Sveaborg
Helsingsfors
Mrs Woodrow Wilson Buried In Rome Georgia
Rome Georgia mourns as Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president is buried beside her parents at Myrtle Hill Cemetery after a simple service at First Presbyterian Church. The body arrived from Washington on a special train with the president and family.
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Rome
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Myrtle H s
Washington
First Presbyterian church
War Medal For King Albert In France Report
France conferred a military medal on King Albert of Belgium at Siege. German squadrons that yielded ground to the French are now near Tongres. A royal decree proclaims a state of war in Holland provinces Limburg North Brabant Zeeland and parts of Gelderland south of the Waal. A planned rail link will allow crossing Africa by rail and river routes.
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Paris
France
Belgium
Tongres
Holland
Netherlands
OMera
Limburg
North Brabant
Zeeland
Gelderland
Waal
Africa
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Forced to Evacuate Muehlhausen War Front Report
London dispatches describe French forces withdrawing from Muehlhausen in Alsace after repelling a German effort. Battles extend along the French frontier at Longwy Languy on and Marville with Belgians around Liege. German losses at Liege cited as around 2000 dead and 20 000 wounded, with 9700 prisoners. Britain reportedly deploying large forces to France and Belgium and seeking 100 000 volunteers. Japan may ally with Britain amid Kaiser's naval activity.
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Liege
Prince Willam of Lippe
London
Tongres
Belgium
John Clarkson
Chicago
Brussels
Ghent
Britain
France
London Times
Great Britain
Japan
Tokio
Germany
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