Carvajal Flees to Vera Cruz With Cabinet in Flight
Provisional President Carvajal and three cabinet ministers depart Mexico City for Vera Cruz amid a cabinet move ending the provisional government. They head toward U S protection as General Larbide coordinates with Carranza for Constitutionalists' entry.
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Mexico City
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Carvajal
General Huerta
Vera Cruz
United States
Jose Maria Lujan
Eduardo Precial Casto
Antonio Escandon
Senor Carvajal
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larbide
federal district
Carranza
U.S. May Buy Ships Under War Registry Plan
Conferees on the registry bill reached a complete agreement to admit foreign-built ships not over five years old. They recommended permission for these vessels to engage in coastwise trade within two years of passage. Solicitor Johnson says transfers by a belligerent in war require sale in good faith and not to evade enemy consequences, with no transfer in blockaded ports or on the high seas.
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Russians Take Sokal in Galicia Assault
Russian forces seized Sokal in Austrian Galicia after a forceful assault. Two infantry battalions along with lancers and hussars faced heavy Austrian casualties. Cavalry pursuit crossed the Bug, two bridges and a viaduct were destroyed, and fires burned parts of the town. Russian troops also seized military material, pontoons and telegraph instruments.
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Galicia
St Petersburg
Austrian Galicia
Bug
Lemberg
Servia Reports Successes in Austrian Frontier
Servian forces ambushed a detach ment of Austrian troops near Obrenovac after they crossed the Save river by boat. Austrian casualties were reported as dead or captured. Montenegro offensive actions continue with renewed bombardment of Catalo, while Servians claim steady advance into Austria and occupation of nine Bosnian towns.
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Tschalaitche
Alsace Wounded Crowded Hospitals As German Forces Advance
Basel reports massive casualties at the Mülhausen battle in Alsace as German losses are placed at 8000 to 10000. Wounded troops fill hospitals schools churches and hotels with special trains sent to Mülhausen St Ludwig and other towns. German forces concentrate around Metz Treves Luxemburg and threaten Brussels or a French advance toward Mons.
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Hainaut
French and German Forces Clash Near Pont de Mousson
Paris reports say fighting began Aug 11 near Pont de Mousson north of Nancy with two French battalions repelling a larger German force. French counterattack restored momentum, Germans retreated, leaving behind killed wounded and prisoners. French then pressed the fleet of German troops, capturing nine German officers and 1000 wounded. A German artillery shelling incident at Mortars showed poor projectile quality.
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Italian Ambassador to US to aid Wilson mediation effort
Rome August 14 The Messaggero reports Italy will have ambassador Marquis Cusani Confalonteri return to Washington to cooperate with President Wilson on his mediation offer for the European war.
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Washington
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Diarrhea Remedy Praised By Aberdeen Publisher
Geo W Brock of Aberdeen’s Enterpriss endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick safe cure for diarrhea. He has used it for about twenty years and recommends it widely. For sale by all dealers.
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Frontiers Fight Rages as British Engage in War
Report details large battles on the frontier with British forces active in combat. The dispatch notes continued hostilities as commanders push offensives and allied troops attempt to hold defensive lines amid heavy exchanges.
War Developments Across Europe From Aug 14 Reports
London dispatch reports French war minister says French held ridge positions for five days against numerically superior German attacks. A twelve thousand French division surrendered. Dispatches from Brussels Amsterdam and Maastricht outline German forces massing for a two-pronged attack on Louvain and Namur, heavy fortifications defending Brussels and Antwerp. Berlin claims progress toward Brussels as Hanseatic powers report. British shellfire damages Japanese steamer Shikoku Maru at Hong Kong after ignoring harbor regs. Paris notes potential Turkish explanation over Goeben and Breslau sale. Norfolk midshipmen return from annual cruise aboard Illinois and Missouri battleships.
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China
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Constantinople
France
Alignment of Great Powers in Europe War Alignments
With twelve declarations of war in Europe since July 28 the continent's great powers are aligned as follows. Germany is at war with France Belgium England Russia and Montenegro. France is at war with Germany and Austria. England is at war with Germany and Austria. Austria is at war with Servia Russia Montenegro England and France. Russia is at war with Germany Belgium is at war with Germany Montenegro is at war with Germany.
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France
Belgium
England
Russia
Montenegro
Austria
Servia
Drive Germans Back in Belgium Front Amid Massive Allied Action
London reports a great battle along the Franco German front with 4000 guns and heavy bombardment. Belgian and German forces clash near Hasselt Haelen and Diest while British and colonial troops engage on multiple fronts. Belgian losses are light with Germans suffering heavy casualties as reinforcements move toward Louvain and Namur amid machine gun use on motor cars.
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