German torpedo boats sink four English warships in Humber
A British report says German torpedo boats attacked the Humber waterway to Hull sinking four English warships. Several German boats were lost in the action and British authorities tightened secrecy on military movements as Belgium becomes the focal point of the war.
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Move as to Mexico United States Takes Steps to Prevent Asshe
The United States pressed efforts to avert a clash between constitutionalists and the Carbajal government in Mexico City. Telegrams urged Consul Silliman to push Carranza for direct talks with Carbajal. Castellot, Carbajal’s representative, urged surrender with amnesty and guarantees. without it armed resistance was deemed inevitable.
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Portugal Backs England Under Ancient Treaty
Lisbon reports Portugal will unconditionally side with England per longstanding alliance. Warships ordered to cruise Portuguese coasts and foreign shipping told to remove wireless gear. Parliament declares alliance duties and mobilization of three military divisions. Italy rejects offers to betray its honor amid regional tension. American ambulance corps expands Paris relief with volunteers and funds. English troops land in France under French command as mobilization accelerates. Paris train service improves with 2,500 northbound passengers.
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International notices and war developments flash
Paris authorities aid American citizens in France while Malta reports Italian reservist calls. Belgian and Dutch port actions, Alsace clashes near Basel, and naval losses near Libau are noted. Wilson seals neutrality pledges, Brazil contemplates paper money, mediation in Europe gains mixed reception, and German appeals push nationalist resolve.
Relief for Americans Helps Red Cross Funding
Mrs Whitelaw Reid widow of the former ambassador to Great Britain will defray the expense of twelve Red Cross nurses for Great Britain for one month and has sent 1000 to the British Red Cross. The first meeting of Wilsons relief board reports improvements in the war zone and says transportation in France is nearly normal. About thirty American ships are available and the State Department has authorized drawing for funds in London Paris Rome Berne and The Hagie totaling 385,000 plus, indicating continued efforts to bring Americans home.
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Pacers Draw Hearse for Owner's Funeral in World Record Pace
The fastest pacing team Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude C. drew the hearse that bore John C. Crabtree to the cemetery as per the owner's dying request. Crabtree owned the pacing team said to be the fastest in the world, leading the funeral cortege in Taylorville.
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President Wilson Plans Post Funeral Work Push
President Wilson, returning from his wife's funeral, intends to press ahead with plans to aid Americans abroad and stabilize U S finances. He will meet the Federal Reserve Board next Thursday to discuss banking reorganizations and shipping, aid cotton growers, and move crops to mills and foreign markets. A shipping delegation will also meet Secretary McAdoo to discuss the question.
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Reservists May Go Under New Trade Rules
Washington issued new commerce department instructions to customs collectors to free European reservists from most restrictions when traveling individually to their home countries. Reservists must be nonuniformed, unarmed, and travel as individuals to depart aboard ships like the Rochambeau. The policy shifts responsibility to treasury and state departments and supersedes earlier commerce department guidance.
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France
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Defeat of Civil Service Postmaster Plan in House
Washington August 8 An effort to place all postmasters under civil service rules was defeated today in the house.
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Plan Song Fest Takes Center Page In Social News
Oshkosh Victor at Yachting and a Lasher report on state golf meet headline a busy social page. Books and magazines feature Hunting Season near. Sunday church messages and New York letter add to the day’s cultural and civic notes. City fare debate and market quotes pepper the column.
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Atlantic Ships Halted by British Orders Amid War Tensions
The Olympic and Vaderland were held or delayed in New York as British admiralty orders blocked sailings. The Olympic prepared to sail to Liverpool but carried mostly British volunteers with limited cabins. Other ships like the Adriatic Minnehaha Vaderland and Santa Anna had reservations, many taken by British French and Belgian reservists aboard. 230 passengers from the Mauretania arrived, including banker James Speyer, as the Cincinnati neared American waters with Cardinal O'Connell aboard. Americans abroad faced delays and cancellations as war news spread.
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German Band Threatens Riot in Oygan Wisconsin
A German band at a local hotel in Oygan Wisconsin nearly sparked a riot when they played God Save the King. Traveling salesmen offered a purse to lure the Kaiser's musicians to perform the German national hymn but the temptation led to tense crowds. Workmen sympathetic to Germany protested, chased the band down the street, and the scene risked escalation.
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Price upheaval in foods from war and speculation
A leading wholesaler notes price rises in sugar and herring amid wartime supply and demand shifts. He cautions increases may be temporary if shipping and imports stabilize, and warns housewives to avoid panic buying as speculation fuels volatility.
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Final plans finished for Wilson funeral
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the president, are set for Monday at the White House and Tuesday in Rome. Committee attendance includes Senate, House, and cabinet members, with relatives and close friends and no official guests. Interment will be at Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Rome.
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Where is the Shamrock yacht missing after voyage
The Shamrock LV steamer yacht of Sir Thomas Lipton and the Jehin have not been heard from since leaving Fayal on July 29. NYYC members speculate Gol. Duncan Neill led expedition toward Halifax Bermuda or New York. If ships were destroyed, Sandy Hook expected today or tomorrow. No official word on cancelling races.
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Cable Embargo Raised by British Censors Eases
The Western Lion Telegraph reports British censors modify rules for messages to known firms in England without street and number on dial patch. Great Northern Telegraph suspends deferred cable gram service. Affects Denmark Norway Sweden and the Far East with Aug timing noted.
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Railway promoter Henry Wood commits suicide at Wheaton home
Henry C. Wood, noted railway promoter and builder of electric lines in Minds, ended his life by shooting himself at his Wheaton residence today. The Associated Press report from Chicago dated August 8 provides no further details on motive or circumstances.
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Wausau water works pumping station burns in Wisconsin
Wausau Wisconsin reports a fire at the pumping station of the water works last night causing an estimated loss of eight thousand dollars. City water supply will be cut until repairs are completed affecting local services.
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