British Expeditionary Force Details and Strength
Passengers aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam report a large Plymouth concentration of about 120000 soldiers on August 9. The British expeditionary force under Field Marshal Sir John French includes three corps, two divisions each, an extra cavalry division led by Major General Edmund Allenby, and supporting units. Commanders are Lieut. Gen. Sir Douglas Haig, Lieut. Gen. Sir James Grierson, and Major W. P. Pulteney.
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Wilson Warns Americans on Partisan Neutrality in War Era
President Wilson urges the nation to uphold true neutrality amid European conflict. He warns that taking sides through partisan rhetoric and public opinion could harm the United States and its safety. The address stresses impartiality in words, conduct, and public discourse.
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Washington
Wilson
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America
Expedition Lands on French Shores
British expeditionary army crosses the Channel landing in France as flotilla transports complete the overseas move. Troops assembled at Dablin Ireland and sailed from Liverpool Eastbourne Southampton and other Channel ports amid large canvas camps. Continued on Page Two.
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Real Estate: The Power of One Trustworthy Agent
A property owner should place his listings with one reliable real estate man who can mobilize buyers quickly. The right agent will find a buyer faster than several amateurs and make the sale smooth and certain, per The Item.
A Nation Fit to Serve the World
President urges Americans to maintain neutrality and impartiality as world war strains test loyalty. He warns against partisan divides that could split the nation and hinder its role as a peace broker and ally to all sides. He calls for citizens to put country first and curb biased sentiment.
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United States
Goelet Offers Chateau to French Government
American millionaire Robert W. Goelet offers his chateau to France for the hospital project. The proposal was accepted with gratitude, noting the chateau’s purchase from the Marquis de Beauvoir for a fabulous sum.
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Robert W. Goelet
Marquis de Beauvoir
England Secrecy Amid War News Sparks Continental Concerns
London reports no casualties yet in the British army as press and officials warn of German gains in Belgium and rumors of reverses in France. Brussels notes danger near Antwerp while Paris acknowledges heavy losses at Dinant and a German advance, with Russia checked on the Austrian front.
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Coffin Hideout Sparks Crib Game Arrests in Alabama Lodge
Deputy Sheriff Harry McCord entered a Holt street Negro lodge known for craps and revelry to uncover its covert rites and a coffin used in the initiation. Five arrests followed as the coffin lid moved revealing a frightened man inside the ornate box.
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Harry McCord
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Tax Commission to Stand by Law in Alabama Solvent Credits
John B. Mooring, chairman of the Alabama state tax commission, said the panel will perform its duty in assessing solvent credits under statutory power upheld by the supreme court. He added they will review cases forwarded by county tax commissioners that boards of revenue have declined to consider.
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John 8. Mooring
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Woman shoots intruding Black man in Greensville Alabama
Mrs. L. Lawin of Greensville shot a lone Black man named Pink Caldwell after he approached her house at night with shoes in hand. The bullet hit his leg as police and her husband, a night watchman, were alerted and the man was traced to his home.
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Greenville
Ala
Fight in the Air Report From Elten Front
Mrs. M. E. Harris West of Montgomery Alabama aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam testified to a clash in the air near Elten Belgium. She described German and French planes exchanging fire as troops moved toward the Belgian frontier and one French aircraft fell. The party then reached Rotterdam three days later.
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New York
M. E. Harris West
Montgomery
Ala
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Elten
Belgium
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Berlin
Engineer Hurd on Southern Dies in Selma Hospital
John N. Roberts, a noted Southern Railway engineer, died at Selma hospital from injuries after a fall from his locomotive at Lake Lanier. He lost his balance while inspecting the side of the engine, his right leg was severed and his head badly bruised, the accident occurring nine miles east of Selma.
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Selma
Ala
John N. Roberts
Southern Railway
Lake Lanier
Roberts
Gunfire Reported Off California Coast
Reports of firing at sea reached Monterey last night from several sources. Captain McDonald of the steamer Frank H. Buck said he heard cannonading while off Pigeon Point, north of Santa Cruz, as the vessel arrived in port.
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McDonald
Frank H. Buck
Pigeon Point
Santa Cruz
Pope's Condition Growing Serious
Milan dispatch reports the pope in high fever with growing alarm at his condition as of August 18. The Daily Chronicleed report from Milan notes serious illness and concern over his health.
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London
Daily Chronicle
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Villa Ordered Not to Come to Mexico City
General Carranza orders Villa to stay away from the capital. Villa will depart tonight for Chihuahua City as George Carothers, U S special representative, continues talks with Villa to prevent further rifts between Carranza and Villa.
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Washington
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McReynolds to be Nominated for Supreme Court
Attorney General McReynolds will be nominated by the president to the vacant Supreme Court seat within the next few days, according to official circles.
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Associated Press
Washington
McReynolds
Supreme Court
German Cavalry Near Antwerp and Belgium Fight Report
London reports German cavalry patrols north of Antwerp and a mobilized Antwerp civil guard. News cites a Belgian and French defense near Brussels, with reports of German setbacks and Austrian defeats near Sabac. The piece notes wartime censorship and limited frontline details, plus refugee and official war correspondence constraints.
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