Most Formidable Shock Expected on Belgian Soil
Allied and central powers brace for decisive clash as German forces enter Brussels and Antwerp fortifications rise. British and French ships strike Cattaro while Russian port Libau suffers heavy damage. Paris hosts 18,000 foreign volunteers amid mounting war mobilization and calls to arms.
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Associated Press
London
Belgium
France
Britain
Brussels
Weintry
Antwerp
Cattaro
Iqustrian
Libau
Baltic
Sango
Finland
Japan
Germany
Kiaochau
China
Rough Riders Corps
Paris
Ministry of War
Ie&island
Limbourg
Liege
Namur
Brabant
Europe
East Prussia
Stalluponen
Yck
Rhine
Alsace
Leopoldshoehe
Huenigen
Basel
St. Louis
England
George
Queen Mary
Princess Mary
Westminster Abbey
the Invalides
U S urged to keep neutrality over war in far east and mediation role
Oscar Straus, at The Hague, says the United States should remain aloof from Asia and avoid war, while Germans liners in American ports may be returned to service to aid wheat and food shipments to England. He sees Britain accepting US purchase of liners to ease hunger, and calls for neutrality until hostilities end with humanitarian mediation.
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Philippines
United States
Far West
Associated Prena
London
Oscar 8. Straus
Permanent Court of Arbitration
the Hague
American Citizens Relief Committee
Rmany
England
Straus
Edward Urey
Mrr
Japan
United Te States
Tapan
Roosevelt
Pation
War risk bill passes and American disbursements on ships
Reports from Spain say Americans in Europe will receive cash and letters of credit through Morgan Harjes branches with Treasury disbursements to follow. Hague Treaty provisions guide aid to wounded and shipwrecked, while German liners Bran denburg and others incur attention as war conditions shift shipments and sailings.
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Washingwa
Ang. O
Consilar
Spain
Morgan & Harjes
Steiner
Isabel
Barcelona
Cadiz
Treasury Department
Tennessee
North Carolina
State Department
Treasury
Red Cross
Rheinfels
New York
Warturm
Antwerp
Bombay
Alesia
Ragoon
Messige
Norway
Synedelbic
Lloyd Steamship Brandenburg
Bergen
Relief Fund Reaches Seven and Half Million Dollars
Dispatches report the London based Prince of Wales relief fund totals 7 500 000 dollars. Belgian army retires on Antwerp in good order and prepares to cooperate with the allies. Russian invasion of Prussia planned under Grand Duke Nicholas with twenty army corps.
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London
Prince of Wales National Relief Fund
Antwerp
Rome
St. Petersburg
Prussia
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Germans Advance Press News From Paris Fronts
In Paris official reports Germans passed the Meuse near Huy and concentrate in Belgium as air activity rises. A French bulletin claims Germans have not gained decisive advantages or occupied French territory. Dutch reports note Zeppelins seen over Zevenaar Maasbracht and Meeren with shots fired at one airship.
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Paris
Meuse
Huy
Belgium
Audun-Le-Ronan
Meurthe
Moselle
Thhe
French War Office
Amsterdam
Whch
Holland
Rhine
Zevenaar
Maastricht
Meeren
Open Door Policy Urged in Senate Resolution
Senator Gallinger introduced a resolution reaffirming U S adherence to the open door policy in China. It states the government cannot view changes to the status quo of Pacific and Oceanic islands with indifference amid Europe’s war expansion. The measure was sent to the foreign relations committee.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
China
Europe
Far East
Islands
Pacific
Oceanica
Senate
Gallinger
Foreign Relations Committee
Civil Service Seeks Data on Clerk Work Load
The Wisconsin state civil service commission will query clerks across departments to quantify work amount and character. It asks if duties are uniform and how time is allocated among tasks. August 21 in Madison reports the effort to measure productivity.
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Civil Service
Incvision
Northwestern
Madison Wis
State Civil Service Commission
Panama Pacific Exposition to be Held in San Francisco
Secretary Bryan confirms the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco for 1913 will proceed as planned. No European country that originally intended to exhibit has withdrawn from participation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bryan
San Francisco
Bond Issue Announced by Southern Wisconsin Railway
Madison Aug 21 The railroad commission announces a bond issue of 20000 by the Southern Wisconsin Railway company to meet obligations incurred in installing improvements required by the commission.
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Southern Wisconsin Railway
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission
Southern Wisconsin Railway Company
Farmer delegates named for regional congress
At the governor's office the appointment of about 195 delegates to attend the farmers' Regional congress at Fort Worth Texas from October 14 to 17 was announced by the Wisconsin official.
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Madison
Wis
Governor’s Office
Fort Worth
Temn
Pope's sister not dead shocks Rome report later corrected
London reports an erroneous telegraphic dispatch claimed Anna Sarto, sister of Pope Pius X, died in Rome after the pontiff. it now states she is alive, suffering shock and under doctor care after illness.
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Associated Preps
London
New York
Anna Sarto
Pius X
Rome
Ponti
Amicl
Corsair wins Class A at Inland Lake Yachting regatta
White Bear Lake Minn Aug 21 Corsair of White Bear captured the Class A race in the Inland Lake Yachting Association regatta. Troubadour of White Bear took second Aderyn II of Neenah-Nodaway placed third Kathrin II of Butte des Morts and Glyodwiaf Oshkosh followed. Class B saw Aloha and Butterfly from White Bear among top boats. The Waterwitch and Kiowa led Class GC in a morning race with Kiowa and Waterwitch each claiming two wins.
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White Bear Lake
Minn
Corsair
White Bear
Oshkosh
Geneva
Anaconta
Geneve
Uinx
Dmaluth
Corsan
Troubadour YL
Aderyn
Minnetonka
Pinelake
Joretty
Duluth
Kiowa
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Waterwitel
Mola
Salamander
Butterfly
Wausau Child Found Dead In Swamp Adjoining Lake Waussi
The body of eight year old Minnie Welyman, daughter of Anne Welsman, a farmer near Wausau, was found this morning in a swamp by Lake Waussi after the lake was lowered. Search began Wednesday night as she likely strayed in a pasture while seeking cows.
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Wausau
Wis
Minnie Welyman
Anne Welsman
Lake
Waussi
President stays in Washington amid European crisis
President Wilson today decided against a weekend trip, remaining in Washington over Sunday due to mounting European events. He cited the pressing developments and the need to be present in the capital as the situation grows more complex.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Washington
Senate approves emergency war risk insurance bill action
The Senate passed the emergency war risk insurance bill after two hours of debate. It authorizes 5 million dollars to insure American vessels and cargoes against war hazards, with a cut of a provision tying rates to other nations’ schemes. President Wilson discussed the measure with key senators and House members, urging swift enactment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. G
Wilson
Shively
Saulsbury
Burton
House
Ile
Junpe
Clarke
Arkansas
Althor
Bond decision upholds invalid securities in Dodge county case
Judge Martin S Lueck finds Wisconsin National Life Insurance bond issue invalid while ruling no fraud or dishonesty by company officials. MA Jacobs of Beaver Dam to recover 360. verdict favors Jacobs though bond sale deemed invalid. Col. WG I Weed, attorney for defendant, and C B Smith of Fond du Lac served as counsel. The case originated in Dodge county circuit court and was heard in Juneau last May.
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Oshkosh Innurance
Hut
Col
WG. I. Weed
Martin S Lueck
Dodge County
MA. Jacobs
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company
Lueck
Tam
Juneau
Colonel Weed
Wisconsin Life Insurance Company
C. B. Smith
Fond du Lac
Jacobs
Boost for Raw Wool Prices Strong and Slight Advances
Boston Mass August 21 The Commercial Bulletin reports renewed confidence in raw wool due to many manufacturers returning to the market. Prices are strong with a few small advances and foreign advices hint at a brighter market tone, notably in England.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Commercial Bulletin
Eahles
Pickpocketing reported at Madison carnival
MadisonWis Aug 21 C W Robinson a traveling salesman was robbed of money and valuables during a carnival crowd at the Northwestern depot area. Police have no solid lead yet and no suspect is identified.
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Apeciat
Madison
Wis
C. W. Robinson
De Palma Wins Race In Utah Despite Wishart Exit
Ralph De Palma won the 301 mile Migin rout race near Elgin Utah in 4 hours 5 minutes 10.1 seconds at about 73.0 mph, setting a record as Gilbert Anderson finished second and Ralph Mulford third across a field of drivers. Wishart led early before dropping out with engine trouble while Ted Tetalaft won the first brush for the California trophy amid about 10 000 spectators. several cars failed to start or drop out during the event.
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Elgin
Atte
Ralph de Palma
Gilbert Anderson
Ralph Mulford
I, de I'aima
Spencer Wishart
Mercer
Mercedes
Gil Anderson
Peugeot
Barney Oldfield
Flist
Wishart
de Palma
Vthtzlapf
Ted Tetalatt
Pearborn
Harpebeck
Burman
Jesur Calihan
J. C. Callaghan
S. Carligan
Glass cut by fall wounds Neenah man face head
John Hooper of Lakeside paper mill on North Commercial street sustained deep lacerations to his face and head when, in a fall during a fainting spell, he struck a glass cupboard. He bled heavily and required several stitches. A social meeting at Engle Club rooms featured Welsh choir and speeches. about 159 attended. A horse at Jinas Brothers' creamery startled and fell, causing minor equipment damage. A $100,900 hotel project revival is urged with Kilgarten property option on East Wisconsin Avenue and a forthcoming meeting. Mr and Mrs Jar ry Babcock hosted a dancing party for guests from Kentucky with the Arlon orchestra. Hay rack ride for St Pauls English Lutheran church and Y P S Danish Lutheran event noted. The saying about the mistakes of a successful man ends the item.
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Neenah
Wis
John Toepar
Mil
North Commercial Street
Snell
Hooper
Engle Jorge
Mission Onl
Oscar Hylett
Jinas Brothers
Commercial
Kilgarten
Wisconsin Avenue
Uie Riverview Country Club
Appleton
Jarry Babcock
George Babcock
Kentucky
Arlon Orchestra
Oshkosh
Otther League
St. Paul's
Chris Jorgensen
Weet Menasha
Agnes Casperson
Fourth Street
Peace at Last in Mexico as Carranza Takes Charge
Secretary Bryan praised watchful waiting as a peaceful transfer of authority unfolds in Mexico City. Carranza, proclaimed provisional president, pledges constitutional government as over 190000 people crowd the six mile march to the national palace amid cheers, flowers, and confetti.
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Bryan
Washington, D. CG
Kmeaico
Jiryan
Carranza
Vera Crag
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Tt Id
Atzeapotzalea
National Palace
Indictments Expected in Food Grafters Probe
Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds expects several indictments in days from the food price investigation ordered by President Wilson. Officials decline to name locales but say actions will not be localized. McReynolds has briefed the White House and a formal report is pending. In Chicago officials could not confirm indictments tied to the same inquiry.
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Hapeca
Disa
Associated Press
Washington
McReynaldg
Wilson
Europe
McReynalls
White House
Chicago
Aviator Survives 1600 Foot Plunge In Plane Crash
Albert Fileux of New York, an aviator, fell 1600 feet in a monoplane near Hempstead during an aviation fight. He escaped with bruising and shock, surgeons at Nassau hospital reported he should recover. The crash occurred when engine failure caused a nose balance shift, the plane hitting the ground on its front wheels.
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Associated
American Cardinals Go to Rome for Papal Conclave
Two of three American cardinals were to leave New York for Rome to attend the conclave electing a pope. Cardinal Oconnell of Poitou and Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore would join Cardinal Farley, already in Switzerland, as they pursue travel to Naples.
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New York
Rome
Pius X
Cardinal O'Connall
Poyton
Jtoston
Finar Canople
Gibbons
Baitimore
Naples
John Farley
Switzerland
Cable
Uncertain Pope Election as Europe Rends
Rome and London report the death of Pope Pius X and a conclave plan to select a successor amid European war. Italian cardinals are seen as decisive, while preconclave maneuvers and fear of schism from foreign cardinals dominate discussions.
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Hango
Atlantic
Oscar Straus
Brusse’s
Reuter, Telegraph Company
Bruges
Dunkirk
Roussett
Luxemburmans
Mior Gallinger
Farmer
Pope
Kanie
Kathesn
Minnie Welaman
Swama
Prince Frederick Wilhelm
Prince Wilhelm
Aix-la Chapelle
Wiliam
Ian
Mexico
Albert Filenx
New York City
Dina
Italy
Sacred College
Cardinal Della Volpe
Sacred College of Cardinals
Jan Italan
Ada
Merry del Val
Vatican
Ehinfava
Portugal
Ireland
Canada
Brazil
Follund
Ttatian
Shate
Marlimnery
Catholic Church
Milona J
Cardinal Farley
Giornali Et Eatie
St. Peter's
Wisconsin
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