German War at Sea Turmoil Shifts Europe Map
British and German ships clash in the North Sea as Goeben and Breslau reportedly escape pursuing fleets. Sveaborg in the Baltic is bombarded by German forces while Berlin, Vienna and London report scarce details of the broader war.
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Belgium
Liege
Rome
Goeben
Breslau
Algerian
Sicilian
Gulf of Finland
Sveaborg
Gibraltar
Earope
London
Berlin
Vienna
Chronicle
Harwich
North Sea
Virago
Hite
Amphion
Shotley
Charles Max Lichnowsky
Sule
Prince Lichnowsky
Lichnawsky
Germany
France
Baltic
Ine acHon
Mariich
Liese
Tientsin
China
Paris
Lulu
Belgrade
Servia
Bank of England
Ostend
Sicilly
Paris Food Markets Hold Despite War Shortages
Paris reports plentiful food with only minor price increases after war begins. Meat and vegetables dominate the market as delivery wagons are requisitioned. Authorities cap butter at 44 cents a pound and limit purchases to one pound per customer while eggs and other staples show varied pricing. China declares neutrality as European powers disrupt trade and finance shifts.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ree
Ami
Ministry of Agriculture
Mme. de Staing
Mme. Destaing
China
Tsing-Tsu
Russia
France
England
Germany
Japan
Financial conditions good as rate cuts loom
Conditions in the financial district were unchanged today but the expected reduction of the British bank discount rate and potential action by the Bank of France are seen to favor local institutions. Banks that raised call money to six to eight percent may soon revert to lower rates and freight traffic to Europe is gradually diminishing as foodstuffs remain the main export during the war.
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Associated Press
New York
Bank of France
Europe
U S Strives to Return Americans as Neutrality Guarded
Secretary Garrison rejects shipper greed while planning to use Army transports from Galveston to repatriate Americans from Europe. Navy vessels to enforce neutrality will monitor belligerent ships, with Florida and Tennessee deployments and coast guards at key ports to deter munitions shipments.
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Army
Galveston
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White House
Florida
Tompkinsville
New York
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New England
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Del
Philadelphia
Texas
Vera Cruz
Minnesota
Tampico
Navy Yard
Mexican
Mexico
Carranza
Ameri
Frene day bulletins recount war updates and naval actions
Reports from London Paris and New York describe British naval movements the sinking of a German cruiser and seized German vessels. Swiss consulate calls for mobilization and Florida navy orders target the Vaterland while French army leadership consolidates under Gen Joseph Joffre.
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Paris
France
Joseph Jaffre
Jie
Vin Londem
Bizerta
Batoum
St. Tlania du Rhone
State Firemen Elect Marinette Man President
At the ninth annual Wisconsin State Firemen's Association convention in Marinette George Batchelor was chosen president and Marinette awarded the 1911 convention. Officers named include Clarence Gillen as vice president Ole Norman as secretary and John H Kratz as treasurer. A fire prevention push urged automatic sprinklers in basement areas of major buildings. The gathering closed at noon with a picnic planned for the afternoon.
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Marinette
Northwestern
Wis
Wisconsin State Firemen’s Association
George Batchelor
Clarence Gillen
Racine
Ole Norman
Superior
John H. Kratz
Manitowoc
Host
Forecaster notes cooler weather for Friday in Wisconsin
Local weather bulletin reports cloudy skies and cooler temperatures expected Friday. East portion of the state may see cooler conditions with light winds and a chance of scattered showers.
Sympathy pours into White House over President Wilson
Reports from the White House describe messages of condolence for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson as the nation shares in the president's bereavement. The article notes the strain of leadership during wartime, economic pressures, and ongoing international tensions amid the loss.
Wealthy Chicagoan dies in car crash with wife injured
A wealthy Chicagoan, Mr. Teniga aged about fifty, is killed when his automobile plunges off a road near Campbells Part as he and his wife are trapped beneath the wreck. Mrs. Teniga suffers multiple injuries and is taken to Chicago by train for treatment. An eye witness and a farmer helped free the couple from the wreckage.
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Sipowes
Empin
Teniga
Chiestgeron Estates
Areal Lake
Cunphellapar Widewasikubr
Arttue Schroeder
Mas
Tenge
Forest
Tenlga
Campbells Part
Teplyn
Tenige
Wreeluige
Fiis
Chicago
Northwestern regatta crowns Pine Lake Yacht Club winner
The Pine Lake Yacht Club owned by Robert H. Friend won the nine mile Northwestern Suchthug association regatta this morning on Lisata with favorable weather. Quatro and Black Frank, Madison boats, placed second and third while Waterwitch of Lake Geneva Yacht Club led by Kanost Schmidt won class. The Monte of Madison capsized and was withdrawn. Catherine Kohl of Oconomonor was disqualified for fouling and a later class race was scheduled for this afternoon.
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Wla
Aug
Pine Lake
Yaehbe Club
Robert HE. Wriend
Nine Mile
Lisata
Quatro
Black Frank
Madison
Lake Geneva
Phoat
Kanost
Schmidt
Pili
Lake
Oconomonor
Maple Bluff
No Word on Mediation Response to Wilson’s Offer
Washington reports no word from European capitals on whether President Wilson's good offices offer was received. Officials expect the warring governments may study the proposal for several days before replying.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Offelala
Cable Messages In French For Switzerland Announcement
Western Union announces that all cable messages to Switzerland must be written in French with full names and addresses of both sender and recipient. No code messages will be transmitted. The notice was issued at the cable office in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Aug
Switzerland
Western Union
Mexican situation clears amid talks with Central Car Jitat
Report from Washington notes an agreement between Central Car Jitat and Carkajal delegates after a conference with Secretary Began. The constitutionalists retain control and promise amnesty and property protection. Leases on American and foreign holdings in northern Mexico trigger wartime fundraising for the constitutionalist war chest. Soldiers quarter at a ranch linked to the widow of a man who died under mysterious circumstances in Juiares.
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Jane Castellay
Carkeyad
Levis el Duis
Texas
Ameritada
Mexico
Washington
Limber
Kansag
Chituatan Lumber Company
Chiheulang
Vilin
William &. Banton
Juiares
CHKOSH COUPLE MARRIED IN CITY HOTEL CEREMONY
Wilbon BK and Mary AL Aadig wed yesterday afternoon at Chuiat Butherin ehareh on Chiveh street. Rev George Wens officiated. Attendants included Dillion Fuidig and Martha gark ing. Bridal party wore white. couple hosted a supper at Mr and Mrs August Radic home. They departed by evening train for a trip to Indiana.
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Weng
Wilbon BK
Mary AL Aadig
Ebootelark
Chuiat Butherinehareh van Chiveh
Treorge - Wens
Doug
Missep Dillion Fuidig
Martha Garking
Arthur Prolaith
Bernian Gauger Sheliridte
Dees
Brale
Mirents
August Radic
Wan Evans
Frien
Indiana
Latke Street
Palace Clothing House
Carnegie Approves British Peace Conference Course
Andrew Carnegie, in a cable to The New York Evening Post from Scotland, backs Britain’s course in addressing Germany. He states Germany declined Britain's proposed peace conference and asked Austria to press through Belgium, prompting Britain to decline and vow to defend Belgium by land and sea.
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Andrew Carnegie
England
Scotland
New York Evening Post
Germany
Britain
Dustain
Belgium
Treasury opens dept for money aid to Americans abroad
The United States treasury opened a department this afternoon to receive funds for Americans stranded in Europe. Depositors must provide beneficiary height age weight and other identifying traits where possible.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aus
United States
Europe
Wife of President Wilson Near Death as Hope Dims
Washington August 6 Mrs Woodrow Wilson the president’s wife hovered between life and death today doctors said she passed a safe night but remained extremely grave family stayed at her bedside The president canceled all engagements and remained at the White House as physicians reported a chronic kidney trouble and a nervous breakdown behind the crisis The White House was closed to visitors and officials expressed sympathy with a House resolution of condolence and support for the president’s vigil also noted were telegrams from former President Roosevelt and others and Mrs Wilson’s philanthropy toward Washington’s poor and slums.
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Mra
Woodrow Wilson
United States
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Tony
Thofessor Axgsen
Princeton University
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Marshall
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Redfield
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Grayson
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Johnson
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