Late Bulletins From Seat Of War
A Brussels dispatch reports Germany mobilizing more troops for invasion of France while German submarines attack a British squadron and one U boat is sunk. Belgian French and British forces reportedly link up, with cavalry clashes near Namur. Turkish forces concentrate on Bulgarian territory as Emperor William heads to the front. France asks Austria about troop movements toward the French frontier amid cholera among troops.
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Daily ‘Telegraph
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Germans Occupy Liege as Forts Stand Firm
A dispatch from Amsterdam and reports from Maastricht Brussels and Antwerp describe German reinforcements and a push toward Liege. The city is said to be invested with forts intact though communications cut. Garrison plans to blow forts if necessary as bombardment continues. Casualties and supply shortages cited for German forces as Belgian troops hold positions near Tongres.
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Amsterdam
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Daily Chronicle
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Senator Walsh Warns of Clark Info in Europe
Washington reports Senator Walsh warned the state department that former Senator W A Clark may be marooned in Europe. Clark allegedly in Paris since the war onset with no word. feared to be in Germany or the combat zone. Officials fear price boosts from Europe war disruptions may prompt early dealer action. In New York a murder case suspect surrendered to police after alleged theft, while a US inquiry notes rising coal and cotton prices amid wartime strain.
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Warn
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Whanioguen
Waneoo
Fear for English Lord as European crisis deepens
A fragmented report suggests concern over an English lord and deputy chair of a Surti eastern collway amid a wartime mood. Germany and Austria warn they may declare war if neutrality is breached, threatening Italy's territories Venetia and Lombardy.
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Germany
Austria
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Lombardy
Death Claims First Lady of the Land
Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of President Wilson died at the White House after a long illness from Brights disease. She was unconscious most of the final hours with the president and three daughters at her side. The nation paused as Congress honored her memory and the administration faced the shock.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
White House
Bright
Cary T. Gayson
McAdoo
Francia B. Sayre
Mr. Wilson
Tumulty
Congress
Wilson
Mrs Woodrow Wilson a Life of Public Service
The text recalls Mrs Woodrow Wilson as the president’s wife who embraced active public duties, hosted delegations, and followed events closely during illness and in public life. It briefly mentions her illness, recovery, and a general portrait of her gentleness and hospitality amid wartime reports and unrelated global events.
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Jover
Bates
Wilson
Sly
Tanner Din
Germans Will Cremate Dead on Battlefields
New York reports portable cremation units for the German army in the current war. Hugo Ericsson of Detroit says the device can incinerate twenty five bodies per hour and ashes will be sent back to Germany for burial when possible.
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New York
MM. Hugo Ericsson
Detroit
Cremation Society of America
Ericssen
Utah Copper cuts output and hours amid curtailment orders
Salt Lake City reports Utah Copper company reduces output 50 percent and puts all workers at Bingham mines Magna mill and Bing ham Garfield railroad on half time. Over 4,000 direct employees affected plus workers at American Smelting Refining. NYSE reopening denied. Nye committee won’t urge reopening until finances warrant it.
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Bingham Mines
Arthur and Magna Mills
Bingham & Garfield Railroad
Utah Copper Company
American Smelting & Refining Company
Utah Copper
Britons Eager for War Rally at Recruiting Stations
London reports immense crowds forming outside recruiting stations as Field Marshal Kitchener’s appeal for British troops spurs mass enlistment. Up to 100,000 men are said to be ready to join immediately, with nationwide drives drawing laborers and old soldiers alike to answer the call.
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London
Marell
Karl Kitchener
Karl Kitchenler
Minty
Carranza to Take Full Charge as Peace Nears
The council of war with 112 generals agreed to conditional surrender of Mexico City to the constitutionalists. Guarantees will be sought from General Carranza, a peace proclamation issued, and general amnesty declared within days. President Carbajal received Obregon’s message calling for his resignation as constitutionalist forces march toward the capital.
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Council of War
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Wilson Offers Good Offices To European Powers For Peace
President Wilson formally offered the United States services to warring European nations to discuss terms of peace. He proposed good offices leading to a conference of European powers with the United States acting as mediator.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
Representatives of the
Powers of Europe
Why They Invaded Belgium Speech by Lippertal Chancellor
Berlin reports Dr. Bethman Hollweg states Germany believed France ready to invade and says a French move on the lower Rhine would be disastrous. He claims Germany overruled Luxemburg and Belgian government and vows to repair the wrong as soon as military goals are achieved.
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Bethman Hollweg
Lippertal
France
Lower Rhine
Potesta
Luxemburg
May Take Charge of Harvest London Hit By War
Chancellor Lloyd George told the House of Commons the government may assume control of harvest efforts across Britain as part of wartime measures. The statement signals potential centralized management of grain and food production to bolster national supply during the conflict.
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London
Lloyd George
Houe of Commons
German Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm to lead Gen London
A London Chronicle note reports Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Germany is set to command forces. Salvglas dispatches claim Greece has issued a mobilization decree for reserves, though not yet promulgated. Market rumors suggest heavy demand for gold in New York as tensions rise.
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Salvglas
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All German Ports Mined Warned by Germany
United States officials report Germany formally notified that all ports which may be used as bases for hostilities have been mined. The announcement cites ports enemy could use and notes mines in the Engin channel, making navigation perilous to routes used by the British fleet.
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Washington
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State Department
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Europe
Germans Arrest Americans In War Beginnings
Washington reports the United States now in communication with European embassies and legations to aid Americans as officials reveal arrests or detentions of U S citizens in Germany on suspicion during mobilization. Many detained for speaking English or photographing troop movements as hostilities began and cameras drew attention.
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Alan
Archer M. Huntington
American Geographical Soviet
Gera
Eight Die By Drowning Across Connecticut
Connecticut drowns claim eight lives on Sunday in multiple incidents. In Atanyford four laborers fell into a lagoon deep hole. In the Shetuchr river near Haltie William Robichand, a bridegroom, was drowned while swimming. Thames river near New London sees Percy Hewlett, 15, fall from a rowboat. Yantle river near Norwich claims 11 year old Alice Raymond, who waded into a deep hole. Willimantic sees 18 year old Sten Vavick drown in Willimantic river. North Ket Boat Club notices a fatal accident with John Pray and injuries to his mother and others. Mrs Macy of Denver and others connected to London report a personal crisis and mental breakdown.
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William Robichand
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New Lons
Percy Hewlett
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Sten Vawick
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Woabington European contrivances eye postal savings plan
A garbled report notes European contrivances affecting postal savings in Germany and nearby areas. It mentions officials and a wireless service, with scattered references to New York and postmasters, though many words are unclear.
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