Anniversary of Deed Which Led to the War
One year after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo the ensuing war has claimed millions of lives and vast materiel. The article notes major territorial shifts Germany and Austria driven from Belgium to the exploration of Africa, and large naval losses on both sides. It references the sinking of ships including the Lusitania and the global reach of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austrianarchduke
Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Geriio Prinzip
Prinzip
France
Russia
Serbia
Japan
Belgium
Italy
Montezeero
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Alsace
Africa
Tost
alles_ Italan
Re An
First World War Chronology From 1914 Prelude to 1914 Mobilizations
The narrative traces escalating tensions from an assassination in June to the outbreak of World War I, detailing ultimatums, mobilizations by Austria Hungary, Russia, France, and Germany, and early battles. It notes British and Japanese moves, German advances into Belgium and France, and key sieges and retreats including Liege, Namur, Mons, the Marne, and Antwerp, with refugee and civilian impact implied.
War at Sea and Winter Battles Across Fronts 1914 Summary
Military action spans the Atlantic and Indian oceans where German raiders sank numerous Allied merchant ships, with the Karlsruhe and other cruisers boosting patrols. On land, belligerents dug in for winter, with heavy fighting around Dixmunde, Russian defeats near Vietslavek and Kutno, and Austrian Belgrade occupation followed by a Serbian counter. In East Prussia severe losses occurred as German forces clashed with Russians. a British squadron defeated a German effort near the Falklands. German subs intensified as Britain threatened reprisals. By May, major offensives shifted genetics near Ypres, with huge prisoner captures reported in Galicia as German-Austrian forces pressed Russian defenses.
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Jirosiey
Ezaden
Indian Ocean
Germany
Cocos Island
Atlantic
Karlsruhe
Belgrade
East Prussia
Chile
Falkland Islands
Hartlepool
Scarborough
Wwe Maren
Dukla” Pass
Huzary
Galicia
Ypres
Hair darkening ad promises youth with Q Ban
Premature gray hair described as aging, claiming Q Ban hair darkener restores a natural dark shade evenly. Ad touts dandruff relief, itching scalp, and hair growth benefits, noting a two bottle offer at Wells and Hamaker Drug Store on Main Street.
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Mair
Wells and Hamaker Drax
W. Va
War News and Allied Reactions Amid Global Conflicts
Report outlines submarine attacks by Germany causing American losses and Wilson protests, Italy declaring war on Austria Hungary, Allied naval actions in the Adriatic and Danube fronts, and ongoing bombardments as hostilities spread across Europe with French and British air raids over Germany.
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Wilson
Lusitania
Germany
Italy
Austria Hungary
Haring
Austria
Nuumerous
Przemysk
Adriatic
Albania
Paris
Vermin Control Ad Promotes Green Death Spray
An old newspaper ad touts Green Death as a guaranteed remedy for roaches bedbugs and other vermin. It advises spraying into cracks and under beds and lists Harm A B Fullerton general insurance contact with a Bell phone number.
Bronze stave hauled 226 miles to destination in France
A bronze stave weighing three and a half tons, too large for Tilroad or canal, was moved by motor truck to a destination 226 miles away in France. Welch and Fullerton, druggists, offer citywide delivery services.
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France
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Liege
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Marne
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Przemieland
Durostar
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Joseph Horne
Pittsburgh
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