Fifteen French Aviators Pledge Death in Air War
In Paris on August 7, a Paris audience heard about Roland Garros and the League of Fifteen, a cadre of France’s airmen sworn to die fighting Germany. Garros, the first to fall, inspired fourteen others who vow to wreck German dirigibles and fly to avenge France, embodying the deadly resolve of the French aerial corps.
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Germany
Garros
Paris
France
Dare-Devilemile
Roland Garros
Where Will World War End No One Can Guess
London August 7 diplomats weigh possible outcomes of the war noting no clear victor seems likely. Analysts discuss shifts of territory and the risk of postwar quarrels over spoils as Germany's status remains uncertain and Britain weighs future continental influence.
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London
Germany
Mies
Spolle
Austria-Hungary
England
Spain
Europe
Elizabeth the Dons
France
Napoleon
Russia
Rusela
City of Liege Worth Big Battle
New York Aug 7 Liege Belgium a major prize in the German drive for Belgium with 170000 residents and Belgiums largest manufacturing center producing arms steel goods Liege is heavily fortified and its capture would ease German advances toward the French frontier in a strategic and economic sense.
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Liege
New York
Belgium
Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength
Advice touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning, claiming even severe spots fade and lighter ones disappear, with money back guarantee if ineffective.
Prince Aage Christian Arrested as Spy
London reports Prince Aage Christian, nephew of Denmark's king, arrested as a spy on the German frontier. He was sent back across the border and is en route to England.
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London
Aage Christian
Denmark
Copenhagen
England
Sea supremacy drives commerce with Europe
Secretary Redfield says commerce with Europe will resume once sea supremacy is settled. If Britain controls the seas, ships will bring grain to America. if Germany wins, crops may be seized.
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Washington
Redfield
Europe
Great Britain
America
Germany
Correspondent Held as German Spy in London
Dr. Hans Piehn, London correspondent for Wolffs telegraph bureau the official German news collecting agency, was arrested here today on charges of espionage.
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London
Hans Piehn
Wolff's
Telegraph Bureau
England Defines Contraband Goods
Washington August 7 Army ammunition and military supplies are declared absolute contraband in a proclamation to Ambassador Page. Grains horse and general supplies are named conditional contraband and may be seized under certain conditions.
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Washington
Ambassador Page
Destroyer Lance Named Hero of First Naval Engagement
London reports Britain's torpedo boat destroyer Lance credited as the hero of the first naval clash of the war. The Lance sank the Hamburg American Line steamship Koenigin Luise, converted to a mine layer, 60 miles from Harwich after four shots in six minutes.
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London
British liners seek safety in port unite foes in Commons
London August 7 The war has united two political foes Lord Charles Beresford and Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty. Cheers in the house of commons greeted the break of their feud as Beresford and Churchill shook hands signaling a united stand for England against Germany.
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London
Charles Beresford
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Admiral Beresford
England
Germany
Cannonading Reported Off Firth of Forth Entrance
Cannonading is reported today off the entrance to the Firth of Forth near Kirkaldy Scotland as naval activity continues. Local observers note ongoing artillery fire in the area with no confirmed details on forces involved or damage.
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Kirkaldy
Scotland
Firth of Forth
German Army Called Best Organized in World by Ex-Officer
An ex Kaiser officer argues the German army is the most efficient fighting force ever, detailing a rigid conscription system, phased service from standing army to Landwehr and Landsturm, and meticulous mobilization with six million boots, tunics, belts, and rifles stored ready for instant use.
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Landwehr
Landsturm
Tailored Ready Co Shows Deep Discounted Summer Suits
News From the Front heralds a predicted general advance as Ready Co unveils a 14th Semi Annual Clearance Sale. Suits priced at 18.45 22.50 and 26.25 are cut by one third or more to rout summer stock. Many suits are heavy enough to withstand winter conditions. Join the distribution now.
Tailored Ready Co Opens at 401-403 Pike Street
A local shop on Pike Street offers tailored apparel with hours extending to 10 PM on Saturdays. The storefront at 401-403 Pike Street invites customers for evening fittings and browse-ready items.
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Pike St
Italy Expected to Stay Neutral or Drift from Triple Alliance
F M Bassetti of Fugaz Brothers, 109 Cherry St, argues Italy will remain neutral or break with the Triple Alliance and seek Entente ties. He says Italy dislikes Austria, but would honor aid only if Germany is attacked, not if Germany initiates conflict.
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F. M. Bassetti
Fugaz Brothers
Cherry St
Germany
Austria
British Navy Captures Over Fifty German Steamers
London reports the British navy has captured more than 50 German steamers. At the outbreak of war there were 2,000 German steamers and 3,000 sailing vessels active on the high seas.
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London
England
Germany
Waterloo Recalled As Possible Scene Of New Battle
Twelve miles south of Brussels lies Waterloo once Napoleon’s battleground. The article notes possible clashes near this spot as Kaiser presses toward Brussels, recalling Napoleonic totals of 125000, 93000, and 120000. It also mentions a planned joint picnic by Seattle Ballard grocers and Home Consumers league at Wildwood Park on August 20.
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Brussels
Napoleon
Germany
France
Belgium
Blucher
Wellington
Welling
Seattle and Ballard Retail Grocers’ Association
The
Home Consumers’ League
Wildwood Park
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