Germans Lose Nineteen Warships In North Sea
London reports say nineteen ships were captured or sunk by the British in North Sea engagements. Dispatches indicate the German fleet is hemmed in on the eastern North Sea coast with no precise location disclosed. British midnight action off South Dampers Danks drove German ships back toward Holland. German Asiatic squadrons are bottled up at Taingtau by the British fleet.
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London
The
Daily News Today
North Sea
Admiralty
South Domper Danks
Holland
Tokyo
Japan
Taingtau
Churchill Denies Big War Engagements
London Aug 7 Winston Churchill First Lord of the British Admiralty told the House of Commons no large scale engagements between the British and German fleets had occurred as yet.
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London
Winston Churchill
British Admiralty
House of Commons
Russian Navy Bottled Up in Helsingfors Report
A Finnish sea captain arriving in Stockholm says the Russian navy is bottled up in Helsingfors. German forces have captured and burned the ports of Reval and Libau, affecting Baltic operations.
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Stockholm
Helsingfors
Reval
Libau
British Lose Old Cruiser Amphion
London Aug 7 The British cruiser Amphion sank after hitting a floating mine with 120 men killed and more than 150 saved. The loss followed prior wartime engagements and reflects ongoing naval risks.
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Amphion
London
Churchill Complains About Mine Laying Threat
London August 7 Lord Churchill of the British Admiralty says Germany is practice mine laying and floating mines may threaten neutral shipping. He notes mines are new to naval warfare and warns of dangers to global trade.
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Churchill
London
Lord Churchill
British Admiralty
Amphion
Germany
German Vessels Find Refuge at Manila
Eleven German merchant ships have taken refuge in Manila as the British Asiatic squadron paces the seas. British merchantmen are clearing for various routes and have been advised that waters are free of danger from German ships.
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Manila
Italy Orders German Warships From Harbor
Rome on August 7 ordered all German warships to sail from Italian ports immediately in line with Italy’s declared neutrality stance.
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Italy
Rome
British Warships Seize German Bank Gold at Plymouth
Plymouth England Aug. 7 British warships captured the Tubanta a Holland steamer carrying two and a half million dollars in gold consigned to German banks and brought the cargo to port today amid war time action.
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Plymouth
England
British squadron captures fifty German ships
Madrid reports official advices stating that fifty steamers of the German merchant marine have been captured by the British squadron.
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Madrid
Weather Today Reported With Cloudy Skies
Twenty four hours ending at 3 pm show a maximum of 57 and a minimum of 44 degrees with precipitation at .09 inches. Conditions were cloudy with rain.
Asquith seeks authority to recruit 500000 more troops
London reports Prime Minister Asquith asking Parliament for power to raise five hundred thousand additional troops for the war with Germany. The House of Commons also unanimously approves a second bill authorizing a five hundred million dollar loan to bolster the British army.
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London
Asquith
Parliament
Germany
Commons
House of Commons
Liebknecht and 100 Socialists Shot Report
Berlin ordered the execution of Liebnecht and about a hundred socialist leaders by a German emperor's order, according to a Buenos Ayres publication relayed to Lawrence.
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New York
Berlin
Lawrence
Buenos Ayres
Liebnecht
Prince of Wales Joins Grenadier Guards For War
The Prince of Wales was commissioned today with the Grenadier Guards and will go into active service at once. He is to accompany his troops wherever they may be sent, signaling a royal front line role in the conflict.
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London
Prince of Wales
Grenadier Guards
English Get More German Gold Vaults Cleaned Out
London police report the Deutsch Bank London branch vaults have had all gold removed. The action was confirmed by authorities as part of ongoing security operations. No further details on suspects or method were released.
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London
Deutsch Bank
Norway and Roumania Neutral Despite War Climate
Paris reports France received notices from Norway and Roumania confirming their neutrality in the conflict with Germany and stating they will defend their status by force if required.
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Paris
France
Norway
Roumania
Germany
Tennessee Sails With Aid for Americans in Europe
New York Aug 7 The American armored cruiser Tennessee sailed last night for Europe carrying aid for Americans stranded in the country.
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New York
Tennessee
Europe
Wireless progress and Alaska radio station upgrade
In Cordova on August 6 United States cruiser Buffalo with Captain M M Taylor and a 290 crew plus 50 workmen is to overhaul the Whitshed radio station making it one of the northern continent’s most powerful. An Army wireless test between Nome and Washington showed rapid two way dispatch, underscoring wireless significance in military operations from Alaska to the national capital and Vera Cruz era naval links.
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Buffalo
M. M. Taylor
Whitshed
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Alaska
National Capital
Army
Nome
North Head
Navy
Washington
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Key West
Arlington
Bunnell Plans Western Alaska Ratification Tour
Democratic nominee Charles E. Bunnell will tour Southeastern Alaska for ratification speeches, speaking in Juneau and Cordova before heading to Fairbanks and Nome. His rise from teacher to top Westward lawyer is highlighted along with his Democratic support and Alaska roots.
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Charley E. Bunnell
Congress
Spokane
Ketchikan
Juneau
Skagway
Haines
Alaska
Bunnell
Cordova
Sewart
Valdez
Valdes
Fairbanks
Hot Springs
Tanana
Ruby
Idffnrod
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Baseball Game Here Next Sunday Seeks Series Crown
A baseball game between Douglas and Juneau is expected next Sunday. The series stands Juneau seven wins to Douglas six with five games completed. a Juneau win clinches the season title, while a Douglas win forces a deciding fifteenth game.
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Douglas
Juneau
Three 320 Acre Ranches Open for Location in Haines
Three 320 acre ranches become available for location in the Haines dry belt. Interested parties should inquire with Cassie Secrest. Prepared notice dated 8 6 6.
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Haines Dry Belt
Cassie Secrest
French Invasion of Germany Begins at Dawn
Paris reports the French invasion of Germany started at daybreak through Lorraine. French forces captured the towns of Vic and Moyenvic with light losses, marking the initial breakthrough in the campaign.
Invasion Army Massed in Belgium Report
A Brussels dispatch to the London Telegraph says the main French invasion force is now concentrated in Belgium. The aim is to prevent German entry into Belgium and to invade Germany through Belgium after repulsing Germany's attack.
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London
Brussels
London Exchange
Belgium
Germany
Crown Prince Frederick William Injured in Attack
The Standard reports the Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany was seriously injured by an unknown assailant in an incident near London on August 7. The claim cites reliability and ongoing details.
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Germany
London
Standard
Frederick William
Congress Grants Mrs Wilsons Desires
President Wilson recalled Mrs Wilsons concern for Washington slums and urged passage of a pest spot reclamation bill. Tumulty relayed this to lawmakers. the District of Columbia committee quickly moved it, the House unanimously passed, and the Senate followed before her death.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson Distracted by Wife’s Death
President Woodrow Wilson remains distracted by the death of Mrs. Wilson. His long wife’s illness and the strain of the European war have weighed heavily on him as he sat by her bedside. He wrote his world peace appeal in her room.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Europe
United States
Alaska Travel Slows as War Disrupts Tours
Steamship lines between Seattle and Alaska report European conflict cuts off most Alaska tourist travel. Many eastern reservations are cancelled as tightening business conditions and uncertainty surrounding the war drive the transportation halt.
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Seattle
Alaska
Grand Trunk to Quit Prince Rupert Run
SHUTTLE Aug. 7. With the voyage finishing, the Grand Trunk withdraws its two steamers Prince George and Prince Rupert from the Prince Rupert run due to the war.
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Grand Trunk
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Premier appeals to women to save the harvest
Paris August 7 The Premier urged the women of France to save the harvest noting able bodied men are under arms fighting for the nation. He said they must have provisions to subsist and this will be possible only if crops are harvested and saved.
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Paris
France
Republic
Converted craft cannot sail in American ports
Washington Aug 7 The United States will not permit merchant ships converted for war to clear from American ports while in the country They will be held by the United States until the war ends before they may sail
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Washington
United States
Rogers and Mills Leave $75,000,000 Net Estate Values
Appraisers in New York reported the Henry H. Rogers estate at a net value of 40.6 million, up from the preliminary figure, with half the value in Virginian Railway stock. Darius Ogden Mills estate was estimated at 25.7 million. Rogers held 15,020 shares of Standard Oil of New Jersey valued at 10.1 million. debts totaled 6.5 million, with allocations to William Rockefeller and National City Bank.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Darius Ogden Mills
Rogers
Virginian Railway
Fairhaven
Mass
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
William Rockefeller
National City Bank
McReynolds Likely Named to Supreme Court Seat
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General James C. McReynolds may be advanced to the Supreme Court to fill the late Justice Horace H. Lurton's seat. He is reluctant to leave his current post but could accept if persuaded.
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New York
Washington
the Times
James C. McReynolds
Supreme Court
Horace H. Lurton
Rivers and Harbors Bill Faces Possible Failure in Washington
Washington observers expect the rivers and harbors bill, valued over 53 million dollars, to fail passage after anti trust measures are settled and be carried over to the next session. The outlook hinges on congressional action and budget priorities as of August 7.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbons denounces IWW as dangerous
Cardinal Gibbons warns that the Industrial Workers of the World is a dangerous element and should be suppressed. He says the group opposes the aims of the nation’s real industrial forces, the vast body of laborers.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Senator Weeks seeks refund plan for war tax
Senator John W Weeks of Massachusetts proposes a congressional bill to refund the Spanish American War tax to 230 U S trust companies nationwide, arguing the levy was unconstitutional per Supreme Court ruling. Many claim refunds are blocked by the statute of limitations.
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Washington
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
Supreme Court
The Ideal Store Ad by J Loussac in Juneau
The piece extols a warm welcoming store atmosphere with cordial clerks and clean shelves. It urges shoppers to visit The Juneau Drug Co at 107 Front St opposite the Alaskan Hotel, promising prompt service and goods when wanted. It highlights a friendly, inviting retail experience and urges patronage of a store that has what you want when you want it.
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Juneau Drug Co
Front St
Alaskan
Germans Withdraw From Liege Attack Across Defenses
German cavalry pressed Belgium lines at Liege this morning, but reports suggest only one regiment breached the defenses. The action marks a limited success amid ongoing hostilities in Belgium on August 7.
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Liege
Belgium
Cavalry Regiment Destroyed at Liege
German cavalry regiment broke Belgian lines near Liege and was completely blotted out this afternoon. The remnant surrendered as prisoners of war.
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Liege
Belgium
Germans Enter Liege After Forts Hold Front
Paris reports that German forces entered Liege but could not take the forts. The battle moved into the city with street fighting, and Belgian troops captured 27 cannon during the clashes.
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Paris
Liege
German Campaign Through Belgium Incomplete Failure
London Aug 7 The war office says Germanys effort to reach France via Belgium has partly failed as Belgian and French forces concentrate at Liege and along the border preventing a full German advance. France, buoyed by these results, plans to halt German forces at the Belgian border and push the war into German territory. The invasion of Lorraine today and capture of several German towns suggest fighting may not occur on French soil.
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London
War Office
France
Belgium
Liege
Belgian
Germany
Lorraine
Germany Will Fight to the Bitter End Proclamation
Berlin Aug 7 The Emperor declares in a proclamation that Germany will fight to the end against a world full of enemies. Emperor William expresses confidence in victory for German arms in the conflict.
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Germany
Berlin
William
Austrians Annihilated by Serbs East of Belgrade
A dispatch from Rome dated August 7 reports a regiment of Austrians was completely annihilated by Serbian forces east of Belgrade today, signaling a severe setback in the ongoing conflict.
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Rome
Tribune
Belgrade
City of Seattle Sails for Southeast Alaska
The City of Seattle sailed for Southeastern Amekia ports last night. On board were Mrs. B. A. Davis, Chas. Abram, John Anderson, Mrs. Blanche Vansteen and Mrs. A. J. Ehrig en route to Juneau.
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Seattle
City of
Amekia
Juneau
A. Davis
Chas. Abram
John Anderson
Douglas
Blanche Vansteen
A. J. Ehrig
Mail Order House to Move to Yonkers New York
The New York Tribune reports Sears Roebuck will relocate to Yonkers New York from Chicago. Four buildings sized 100 by 200 feet are planned to be erected to house operations.
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New York Tribune
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Yonkers
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Chicago
German losses at Liege prompt armistice request
Brussels reports the war office that Germany concedes 25 000 dead at Liege and asks a one day armistice to bury the dead. Many wounded lie between Belgian forts and the request includes removal of bodies. Artillery and machine gun fire devastates German units across the mined district.
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Brussels
War Office
Liege
Reports confirm German Liege loss at 25000 and attack cease
London reports confirm German losses at Liege reaching 25 000 and that the attack has ceased. The casualty figure underscores the scale of fighting around Liege as Allied pursuit continues.
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London
Liege
Abandoned German Liege Attack Reported
Aug 7 report says German attack on Liege has been abandoned as their division withdraws to the river's left bank.
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Brussels
Liege
French Troops Rush to Aid Belgians at Liege
Forces from multiple directions flood into Liege to reinforce Belgian defenses as French troops arrive by the thousands and enter combat.
Germans Lose 30000 in Two Days of Battle
Report from Belgium dated August 7 describes 100000 Allied and German forces in intensive fighting. In two days of combat German casualties reach about 20000 killed or wounded.
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Belgium
Germany
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