Human Perspective From Belgium and Japan in World War I
The article narrates an American observer's move from Cleveland to London to Belgium, describing war impact near Liege and Louvain. It details farmers burning wheat, Belgian and Allied flags, German Uhlans, and early sightings of a German aeroplane as the front nears.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
New York
Belgium
London
Brussels
Folkestone
England
Ostend
Liege
Great Palace
Louvain
Tirlemont
German Ambassador Bernstorff Sees Victory for Germany
Count J H Bernstorff arrived aboard the Rotterdam and spoke on the European war. He asserted Germany will defend itself against Britain France and Russia and expressed confidence in victory. He said Japan’s involvement shows allied uncertainty and denied reports of crown prince’s death.
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Fred L. Boalt
Japan
Germany
Nippon
Britain
France
Russia
Belgium
Portugal
Servia
North American Times
Seattle
Tokio
United States
Berlin
Cub
Editor Today
Foreign Department
New York
J. H. Bernstorff
Rotterdam
Holland
Great Britain
von Emmich
Pacific
Greenbacks vs Gold and the Suspender Industry
The speaker defends an infant industry by contrasting greenbacks with gold coins and criticizing bankers for hoarding gold in wartime. He argues currency ease with greenbacks, notes the impact on suspenders manufacturing, and predicts a protectionist speech from Will Humphrey.
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Mark Hanna
Pacific Coast
Uncle Sam
Colin
Will
Humphrey
Forts Still Occupied by Belgians in Liege and Namur
Rotterdam August 24 Reports say the Chaudefontaine fort at Liege was blown up by its commander to prevent a German flag from flying. The forts at Liege and Namur remain in Belgian hands with Maj Nameche believed killed. Germans retreating from northern Belgium allow trains between Antwerp and Dutch Limburg.
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Nameche
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Belgium
Antwerp
Dutch Limburg
Charierol
Army Seizes Editor Bennett's Cow in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the army has taken possession of James Gordon Bennett's cow after the editor refused to share milk. Bennett, editor of the New York Herald, complains that the cow will now serve the army rather than his own household.
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Paris
France
James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
Bennett
German Wireless Station Closed by U S Secretary
Washington Aug 24 The German wireless station at Tuckerton New Jersey was ordered shut by Secretary Redfield for operating contrary to neutrality laws.
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Washington
Tuckerton
N. J
Redfield
Anxiety over whereabouts of Berlin Japanese embassy staff
Anxiety over the location of the Berlin staff of the Japanese embassy was expressed at the Japanese embassy in Washington.
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Washington
Berlin
Germanys tidal wave plan to Paris 800000 strong
A military student explains the German strategy in Belgium and Luxemburg. The army of the Meuse near the Belgian border and the army of the Moselle poised for a direct assault on Paris are to unite into one grand 800000 man force. The map shows a triangle from Liege to Luxemburg to Liege. The plan is described as an unstoppable tidal wave.
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Kiauchou
Germany
Orient
Japan
Belgium
Crown Prince Wins Victory in Metz Region
The German embassy in Washington reports from Berlin via Sayville that the crown prince's army defeated five French corps northwest of Diedenhofen near Metz. The Southern French wing retreat toward Verdu was cut off, and the French pulled back to the Meuse as the crown prince's forces pursued and captured prisoners.
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Washington
Berlin
Sayville
Diedenhofen
Metz
Verdu
Meuse
Reports on Japanese naval actions and Danish ship losses
London dispatch notes unconfirmed reports of Japanese warships bombarding Tsing Tao and troops landing on land. Other rumors claim four Danish vessels blown by mines with crews lost, but no confirmation was available.
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London
Tsing Tebau
A Star Want Ad Sells It Quickly
A Star Want Ad proves effective in moving goods and services fast, highlighting the newspaper’s role in local commerce and quick classified sales. The snippet reflects how small ads generate rapid buyer attention and prompt transactions.
Wilson Pushes Ship Bill for Merchant Fleet
President Wilson told callers today that he expects the government purchase bill for merchant vessels to pass in about two weeks. He said the fleet aims to develop new trade and would not deter private enterprise.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Pat Murphy to testify in police court Friday night jail incident
Pat Murphy, suspected of kicking John Allen in the city jail receiving cell Friday night, will present his version of the affair in police court this afternoon.
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Pat Murphy
John Allen
Germans Break Allied Front as Britain Reports
London acknowledges German penetration of the first Allied line in Belgium. Withdrawal ordered to French frontier positions for strategic reasons. Battle's outcome unclear for days. Germans press in Luxemburg, French hold in Alsace, and vast German reserves near the Kaiser three main armies.
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Belgium
Official
War Information Bureau
War Office
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