France Considers Moving Capital From Paris to Bordeaux
Officials report France weighing a move of the government seat from Paris to Bordeaux as a precaution. A German air raid over Paris at 1 30 pm hits near the Est station and Quai de Jemmapes, while Berlin reports German forces advancing against Russia in the southeast frontier region.
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L’est
Quai de Jemmapes
Rue Ricollet
Place de la Republique
German Prisoners Discuss Moving the Capital in England
German prisoners in England discuss relocating the capital with foreign diplomats to smooth arrangements. Ambassador Herrick likely to stay in Paris to aid Americans if Paris falls. French embassy declines to discuss moving the seat, citing 1870 precedent of Bordeaux. Most diplomatic missions would accompany the government if it leaves Paris.
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Herrick
Paris
Sicidls
Bordeaux
Turkey 18 Ready to Fight in European Struggle
A Berlin wireless message to the German embassy predicts Turkey joining Germany and Austria and possible uprisings among Britain's Mohammedan subjects. It cites Constantinople news of Turkey acting against Russia and England and notes minister Burns' speech affecting policy. The note attributes German unanimity to a life-or-death struggle.
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Washington
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
Berlin
Burns
Boril Grey
Constantinople
Russia
England
Delbrueck
Hastings Residents Karl Rusch and Wife Involved in Local Case
Hastings Nebraska report notes Karl Rusch and his wife, longtime locals, connected to a developing city matter. Officials refuse comment while neighbors describe quiet lives overshadowed by the investigation.
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Hastings, Neb
Karl Rusch
Paris District Highlights Near The City Center
In northeastern Paris near the heart of the city stands a district with major landmarks. It includes Hospital St. Louis St. Lazare prison for women St Laurent church dating from the sixteenth century North railroad station church of St. Vincent de Paul Lambesiere hospital one of Paris largest several colleges and theaters.
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Paris
Hospital St. Louis
St. Lazare Prison
Church of St. Laurent
British Indians to Reinforce Forces in France
In Parliament, Lord Kitchener announced additional reinforcements and that Indian troops have been chosen to bolster British forces in France. The Marquis of Crewe noted Indian desire to fight alongside British soldiers and that excluding them would displease India.
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London
India
France
House of Lords
Marquis of Crewe
Lord Kitchener
Europe
Declare Blockade of Kiao Chow by Sadaki chi Kato
Vice Admiral Sadaki chi Kato from his flagship declares a blockade of Kiao Chow as naval forces enforce strategic chokepoint control around the port city amid ongoing campaign actions.
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Tsing Teu
Sadakichi Kato
Germans Press Eastern Front as Russians Withdraw
German forces launch a general charge along the Narew with Austrian support driving Russians back inside the frontier. War Office says the eastern Prussia offensive is halted while German reinforcements reach fortifications beyond the Oder to bolster the active army. The Kaiser’s order to check the Russians is being executed.
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Berlin
Schoben Lake
Friederichshoff
Narew
War Office
Prussia
Landstrum
Oder
Conflict of Millions Focuses on Paris Road Fight
The article notes a global war tide with General Joffre praising British arms as Allies push toward Paris while Germany positions near New York distance from Philadelphia. Russians approach Berlin as vast battles unfold in relative silence with limited public knowledge in both sides.
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Joffre
Paris
New York
Philadelphia
Berlin
Europe
Asia
Manchurian
Great Britain
France
Italy Moves Toward Alliance With Triple Entente
London Standard reports from Milan Rome and Turin that Italian leaders seek alignment with the Triple Entente. A dispatch from Novara notes troops moving, signaling tense conditions as diplomacy broadens.
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London
London Standard
Geneva
Milan
Rome
Turin
Italy
Novara
Suffrage Leaders Target 18 Lawmakers in National Appeal
The National American Woman Suffrage Association names nine senators and nine congressmen viewed as major obstacles to federal suffrage legislation. Written by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs. Medill McCormick, the statement urges suffrage groups to work to defeat these incumbents in upcoming elections.
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Union News Service
Chicago
United States
National American Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Ghaw
Medill McCormick
Congressional Committee
Melbourne Election Focus on Trust Regulation
In Melbourne the general campaign centers on anti trust measures amid fears of Chicago meat packers expanding into Australia. The election set for September 6 pits the Labor Party against the Liberals with Labor promising constitutional trust regulation and the Liberals arguing not all trusts are evil and current powers suffice to deal with the bad trusts.
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Melbourne
Australia
Chicago
Labor Party
Unnaturalised Foreigners Counted for Military Duty
Washington reports approximately one and a half million naturalised citizens are in the United States and able to bear arms from nations at war. Including women and children, about 9,855,479 foreign born residents come from warring nations, comprising roughly one tenth of the U S population.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
To Finish by October Eiret. Washington War Impact on Rail Regulation
President Wilson signaled no insistence on enacting this session the bill to regulate railroad securities by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Prospects of adjournment depend on conditions arising from the European war.
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Washington
Europe
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Must Have German Types
United States officials seek to reopen imports of German dyes and chemicals to prevent mass unemployment among American workers. Representative Metz of New York told Secretary Bryan that without these imported colors the government cannot print on humane ends as acid proof products from German plants cannot be reproduced domestically.
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Washington
United States
Metz
New York
Bryan
Woman Bound and Robbed in Home Invasion
A 22 year old woman, Mrs. Person, was bound and gagged during a home invasion. The assailant tied her and fled after robbing the house while she remained upon the bed. Further details on the suspect and motive were not provided.
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Wahoo
Ned
Peter
Person
Mrs. Person
Guard Camp in Pull Blast
National Guard camp in Ashland Nebraska continues night attacks signal work and close and extended order drill with training emphasis and safety measures.
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Guard
Pull Blast
National Guard
Ashland
Neb
Blind Charlie Whistles for Newspapers in Worcester
A blind Worcester man named Gardner uses a whistle to signal newspaper deliveries. Residents send children to buy papers from him as he walks the streets, recognizing each issue by feel and handling change deftly. He earns his living by whistling for papers and rejects a bad sixpence offered once.
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Worcester
England
Charlie
Gardner
Curious Farmer Encounters Local Police
The officer asks if the farmer called for help and the farmer confirms. He says he reads about locals in the paper and wanted to see how one of them really looks.
Gave Him the Laugh
A terse dialogue unfolds as two former college acquaintances reconnect after years apart with a wry exchange about fortunes and manners. The scene hints at lingering tensions and social satire in a concise, clipped back and forth.
Woman Lecturing on Happy Home No One Believes
A remark says a woman who tours giving advice on home happiness is not fooling anyone. The quip suggests skepticism toward the speaker and her methods.
Rolling Stone Acquires a Polish Along With His Bumps
The phrase suggests a performer known as the Rolling Stone undergoes polishing or refinement alongside dealing with setbacks. It hints at a personal makeover or artistic adjustment accompanying public exposure.
Sister's Trick Ends Up Right In Coffee Tale
A reader recalls drinking a hot beverage passed off as coffee by a sister who secretly used Postum. The piece notes the unexpected richness and the sister’s fear of being refused more, highlighting the social cue around a caffeine substitute.
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