Terrific battle resounds in Belgium amid heavy cannonading
Reports from Maastricht and Brussels describe fierce artillery exchanges along the Liege Tongeren axis with censorship tightening on dispatches. Allied forces, including German, French, Belgian, Austrian, Russian and British troops, are widely described as within potential striking distance as fighting intensifies.
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World War I Dispatches Track Frontline Moves and Fortifications
A Dutch report notes a massive shelling near Longres north of Liege as German cavalry and artillery reach the sector. Belgian French and German outposts clash again, with Liege’s forts under scrutiny as German leaders claim minimal losses and Belgian strength. Brussels cites German movement toward the French frontier while French officials assess Alsace positions. Britain signals strategic money flows to Ottawa to avoid Atlantic shipping risk.
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No Fear Regarding the South Supply of Belgium
A brief bulletin notes calm assurances on the Belgian front, stating no fear about the southern supply routes. Officials emphasize steady rails and continued shipments, aiming to reassure allies and the public amid wartime strain.
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War Overwhelms Pontiff
The pope is overwhelmed with grief as war rages among Europe’s principal nations. He is unable to work much, sits listless and silent for hours daily, and his condition causes grave anxiety to his attendants.
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Trome
Europe
Way Open for Trading as Cash Buying Permitted
Private trading for cash is allowed even with the stock exchange closed. Brokers may send lists to the clearing house specifying securities sought and prices offered, with offers not below July 20 closing prices. Sellers may list to relieve personal or customer needs, but prices must not fall below closing levels.
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Fleet to Withdraw from Vera Cruz in September
Atlantic battleships will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz by September 1 and moved north to be commanded by Rear Admiral Fletcher at Hampton Roads, as Admiral Badger retires. Only small patrol craft stay in Mexican waters, with possible use near Haiti or the Dominican Republic. The move is stated not to be connected with the European situation.
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Porter Spencer kills father in quarrel over debt
Porter Spencer, 48, a farmer, shot and killed his father John Spencer, 78, during a dispute over $12 in accounts near Clinton Indiana Aug 12. The quarrel began with Porter and his brother Thomas and ended with Porter shooting the father and then turning the gun on himself in a cornfield.
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Williams wins Oklahoma governor nomination in primary
Complete official returns from all seventy seven counties show ft L Williams with a 1700 vote plurality as Democratic candidate for governor, J B Robertson his nearest rival, Robertson conceded the nomination to Williams.
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Americans to be brought home by charter ships
Washington reports American embassies and legations authorized to charter neutral ships to bring back U S citizens from Europe. Preference to those with little means. no outbound US ships used. Antwerp reports Americans evacuated via Finland and Marquette to London, while Antwerp remains closed to Germany.
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Food Prices Fall as Chicago Hog Markets See Decline
Chicago stockyards report a drop of about forty cents per hundredweight in hog prices amid consumer price protests over wartime costs. Officials note local conditions drive rates, while federal inquiries seek data on storage, price spreads, and anti trust violations.
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Adee Creare W Yuell To Take Judge Rosy Seat
Adee Creare W Yuell seeks to fill Judge Rosy’s role on the Superior Court bench starting August 24 as Judge Moss recovers from a stroke. Judge Chester A Fowler and other circuit judges consider rotating assignments, with Judge Burnell likely to preside at Superior for the week beginning August 24 as Rosy remains out.
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William Sampson Granted Change of Venue in Attack Case
William Sampson waived examination July 23 on a charge of attempting to assault Mary Jorgensen. He pleaded not guilty in municipal court and sought a change of venue to circuit court, which was granted by Judge Gose. Bail set at 2000, he remains jailed awaiting the September term.
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Italy Remains Neutral Amid Paris Remarks
Paris August 12 Italy has proclaimed and will maintain the strictest neutrality. Tommaso Tittoni Italian ambassador posted notices in Paris stating Italians in France may reside in full security. The message underscores Italy's neutral stance amid rising tensions and the public mood.
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Montenegrin Troops Capture Scutari and Balkan Front News
The bulletin details Montenegrin forces seizing Scutari with other war updates. Reports mention a blockade of the Montenegrin coast by Austro Hungarian forces, and a pending battle near relief efforts for distressed Americans. A New York port shipment to Europe travels on the Frederick VIII with 360 passengers. Additional dispatches note Serbian Prince George wounded during Austrian bombardment and fortifications in Liege.
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Assault Case On Trial In Neenah Municipal Court
Arthur Nelson Neenah police officer was acquitted in municipal court this afternoon of assault and battery on W J Kelley but sentence was postponed. The trial, begun after a change of title, featured witnesses including Justices Jensen and Baird and Dr A I Jensen. defense by Louis J Somers. The charge stems from Nelsons arrest of Dr Jensen for a motor vehicle ordinance violation weeks ago.
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Master Plumbers Win Picnic Ball Game
Master plumbers hosted a picnic at Bleetrie park with many outside guests from Fond du Lac Appleton Green Bay and other towns. A featured ball game between senior plumbers and younger family members ended with the seniors defeating the younger squad 11 to 4.
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Peace treaties up in senate executive session
Secretary Tiryan's twenty pence treaties urged by Wilson for immediate ratification were taken up by the senate in executive session. President Marshall moved for a closed session but there was no response. the vice president declared a tie vote and the chair voted aye.
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Harvester head will appeal to high court
The Harvester case will be taken to the Supreme Court as soon as possible, says Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester. He calls the ruling a great disappointment, saying it does not prove actual wrongs but condemns competition from years ago. The company is deemed good but illegal, with the majority holding its existence Merl while sustaining no claims of harming customers or competitors. The case may hinge on a final decision by the nation’s highest court.
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Foraker Is Elim in Ohio Primary Concedes Defeat
Former Senator Joseph Foraker conceded his defeat for the Republican nomination for U S senator in Ohio. He telegraphed congratulations to Warren G. Harding of Marion, the winner. Democratic nominee W R Cunningham won by 800 votes. Other incumbents were renominated. Bulkley and Crosser in the Twenty-first district due to reapportionment race. Longworth was renominated in the first district.
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The Johnson Funeral Serves Tomorrow At Konrad Chapel
The funeral for James H. Johnson, body found in the Fox river last night, will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Konrad chapel on Division street with Rev W C Stump of St Johns English Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be at Riverside cemetery. The Honsinger funeral follows from 270 Elm street at 2 PM with Rev Francis S Kamm of the Free Methodist church officiating, songs by Miss Bernise Cummings Ethel Freeman and Mrs Roy Burdick, burial at Riverside cemetery.
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Plague Reported Fatal in Liverpool
New Orleans August 12 Dr W W C Tucker assistant surgeon general says two plague deaths occurred in Liverpool. He notes he has word from Surgeon General Blue in Washington confirming the fatalities and the ongoing fight against bubonic plague.
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Plow Plant Damaged by Morning Fire
A morning blaze in Milwaukee damaged the John Deere Plow company plant to about 20000 dollars. The loss is covered by insurance. Local fire crews and authorities investigated the cause after the August 12 incident.
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