French Repel German Attack Near Mulhouse in Heavy Carnage
Paris reports the French war office saying German troops inflicted heavy losses on the French entrenchments at Mulhouse on Monday night. The French feigned retreat luring the attackers into danger and, on Wednesday, the French forces pressed them back with fierce fighting and heavy French casualties. General Joffre was seen in bracing automobile, and Georges Boillot, three-time Le Prix winner, acted as his chauffeur.
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Paris
War Office
Mulhausen
Joffre
Georges Boillot
British and French warships sweep North Sea to clear German cruisers
British and French warships continue sweeping the sea to remove all German cruisers. Trade routes are reportedly returning to normal as German mines in the North Sea remain the sole threat to navigation.
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London
North Sea
3000 Americans to Sail for Home
Three Italian steamers are placed at the disposal of Americans in Italy seeking to return to the United States. They will sail from Naples on August 15, 16 and 17 with about 1000 Americans aboard each.
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New York
Italy
United States
Naples
Bombardment of Pont-a-Mousson Death Toll Reported
Paris reports many residents of Pont-a-Mousson near Nancy killed as German bombardment devastates the town.
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Paris
Pont-a-Mousson
Nancy
French Hold Ground In Hand To Hand Battle Near Spincourt
French forces on French soil west of the Luxemburg frontier engage German units in intense close combat near Spincourt. Initial French repulse gives way to a French counteroffensive that routs German forces, with reports of heavy losses and bayonet fighting.
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Paris
Luxemburg
Spincourt
Reservists of Nations Called Here in Seattle
Italian government advertises mobilization of reserves in Seattle inviting Italian naval forces and general reserves to be ready while maintaining neutrality. Local consular agent Dr A J Ghigtione notes no immediate departure but reserves may be tapped if needed. Belgians in Seattle are notified of mobilization and urged to contact Vice Consul Joseph Hertogs at City Hall with papers.
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America
A. J. Ghigtione
Seattle
Belgium
Joseph Hertogs
German Cruiser to Coal at San Francisco Harbor
Shipping circles reported the German cruiser Leipzig would enter San Francisco harbor to coal today. Local authorities allegedly received a request from the cruiser’s commander to enter without firing the customary salute to save powder for potential engagement with British and French warships.
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San Francisco
Pate
Farallones
Leipsic
Allies' ships in Adriatic await Austrians
Commanders of steamships arriving at Venice reported the Austrian fleet cleared for action 15 miles off Pola while the British and French squadron waited at the Adriatic entrance. They expected a battle soon.
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Rome
Pola
Adriatic
Venice
Fire on Japanese Ship Damages Vessel in Hongkong Incident
A British fort at Hongkong fired on the Japanese steamship Shikoku after it ignored wartime port rules and a warning. A cannon ball struck the ship’s aide, badly damaging it and killing a crew member. The Japanese government is expected to accept that the rules were the cause.
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London
Hongkong
Shikoku
British cruiser Suffolk sighted near Scotland lightship
The British cruiser Suffolk was spotted yesterday afternoon five miles south of the Scotland lightship by the steamer Cristobal en route to New York from Cristobal. Jack Rody and James Avena have filed personal injury suits against the Northern Pacific railway seeking $25,000 in damages.
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New York
Suffolk
Scotland
Cristobal
Jack Rody
James Avena
Northern Pacific Railway
Pantages Show Delivers Good Summer Vaudeville
Between the European war and heat Seattle Vaudeville stalls, but Pantages runs smoothly with an unusually strong bill. The program offers ample music and comedy, meeting patrons summer entertainment demand.
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Seattle
Admiral von Holsendorf Directs German Navy Movements
Admiral von Holsendorf directs German fleet operations with a focus on North Sea movements as World War I news reports detail naval command and coastal defense actions.
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Admiral von Holsendorf
Nerthese
Two Sailors Arrive in San Francisco From German Cruiser
Two sailors were landed in San Francisco yesterday from the German cruiser Leipzig. One suffers from blood poisoning the other from appendicitis. The Leipzig is to coal at San Francisco soon. Dr. N. DO Pontius of Seattle is in the European war zone.
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San Francisco
Leipzig
N. DO. Pontius
Seattle
Germans Meet New Belgian Cupola Defense Mech
Belgian defense along the Meuse relies on armored cupolas mounting 4.7 inch rifles with five mile range. Each cupola fires 18 to 20 rounds per minute and covers bridges and roads with crossfire. Crews are small, six to ten men, and cupolas blend with terrain.
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Meuse
World War to Rob Seattle of Xmas Toys
Seattle toy sellers fear shortages as war consumes makers in Nuremberg and Europe. Toy factories close and shipments halt, leaving dealers like Sears Roebuck scrambling to stock amid reduced supply. Local retailers report looming black prospects and empty shelves for the holiday season.
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Seattle
Xmas Toys
Santa Claus
Santa
Little Red
Nuremburg
Toyland
Ita
Ite
Liege
Namur
Beattie Dealere Short
Germany
United States
Seave-Roebuck Co
Turkey May Disarm Goeben and Breslau Warned
The Daily Mail reports Turkey plans to disarm the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau, but might keep them for Turkey. It warns such an act would breach neutrality and invite swift retaliation.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Turkey
Goeben
Breslau
Germany Tightens Hold on Alsace Lorraine Advances
Berlin reports German forces in complete control of Alsace Lorraine after routing a French force near Mulhouse. The French allegedly left behind 10 officers and 600 men along with several field pieces ammunition and numerous rifles.
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Berlin
Alsace-Lorraine
Mulhausen
Russia Lays Mines in Vladivostok Harbor
German refugees arriving in Seoul report that a Russian fleet of cruisers and torpedo boats is mining Vladivostok harbor. The claim emerged as Allied observers note increased naval activity in the region.
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Seoul
Korea
Vladivostock
Uhlans Defeat Austrian Regiments on Dniester
The report states four Austrian infantry regiments and eight Uhlans were defeated on the Dniester river. The dispatch specifies the clash occurred near Paris on August 13. The Ottoman front and broader campaign context are not detailed in the fragment.
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Paris
Dniester
German Offensive Halts Fail to Break Belgian Front
German forces renew attacks along the Belgian French front with massive assaults around Liege and Tirlemont. Belgian fortifications hold as German losses mount. King Albert travels along the lines while censorship omits exact positions.
Germans Advance On Brussels Amid Belgain Front Push
Aug 13 dispatch says German forces advance toward a Belgian objective as French and British troops gain ground in mobilization. Liege siege ends with German losses, while Berlin reports new moves toward central Belgium.
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Brussels
Liege
Belgium
Limited new model machines with free trial offer
It promotes a versatile machine with a 50 record capacity and a $78.50 price for the full set. The sale highlights a three day free trial and part payment for old machines, with distribution in progress and limited model availability.
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