British Navy Fights German Trade In War Update
The British embassy reports German trade halted by British cruiser action. German fleet unable to move, with seven percent of tonnage in British hands and twenty percent sheltered in neutral harbors. Austrian squadron retreats to the Adriatic as Anglo-French fleet dominates. English seafarers volunteering in large numbers for the fleet.
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Germany
China
Far East
Adriatic
Mediterranean
England
Russians Claim Victory Over German Forces Near Bilderweichen
The Russian military attache in New York reports engagement near Bilderweichen Eastern Prussia. Russians captured eight field guns twelve ammunition wagons two machine guns and hundreds of prisoners. In Galicia near Krasnik and Gorodon Austrian advance repulsed with heavy losses and six officers and 250 privates captured.
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Bilderweitchen
Prussia
Krasnik
Gorodon
Largest African American houseboat party in Galveston Harbor
In Galveston on August 22 the largest black community houseboat gathering in the South unfolds aboard the steamship Liberia. Chief Sam of the Akim Trading Company plans a back to Africa movement while the Liberia, British flagged, sits at Bolivar roads amid fears of German activity in the Gulf.
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Galveston
South
Liberia
Sam
Akim Trading Company
Bolivar Roads
Gulf of Mexico
Salt Pond
Africa
Ambassadors sail under assumed names on St Louis voyage
The St Louis carried ambassadors J J Jusserard and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice to America under false names to avoid detainment as war loomed. The voyage included steerage refugees and a plan to house women and children in a ship dormitory. Ambassadors spoke of France’s resolve and the war’s origins, urging peace and defending treaty law.
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St. Louis
New York
America
J. J. Jusserard
Cecil Arthur Spring-Wire
Atlantic
John Jacob Jewett
New England
Eliza Jewett
Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice
Rice
St. Jouis
Liverpool
Julius Mayer
Jamison
Ambassador Jusserand
International
United States
France
Servia
Austria
The
Hague
Germany
Vienna
Russia
Belgium
The Cotton Financing Problem A Big One
News of the world notes that U S accepted delivery of only 100 000 bales last week versus double that amount a year ago and finds little market activity from spinners. The contract markets shutdown limits outlets for the crop though bankers could advance near value. European reports foresee moderate revival and England may show improvement soon.
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IPA
el el NP
News of the World
England
Booming of Japanese Guns Reported In City Evacuations
The article notes women and children were the last to leave the city as Japanese guns boomed. It claims the German fleet at Tsing Tau remains intact, contradicting Shanghai reports that two German ships were towed to Hong Kong damaged.
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Tsing Tau
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Booming of guns expected after Japan ultimatum
Washington reports that Japan's ultimatum to Germany expired at 10 o clock Eastern time and no German reply was expected before morning. The Japanese embassy awaits Tokio news while the Berlin attache is ordered to depart. An official doubts US proposal on Kianchau trust and predicts the next signal will be the guns.
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Jules Vedrines
Santos Dumont
Roland Garros
Garros
France
Washington
Berlin
Tokio
Japan
Germany
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
United States
Kian Chau
China
Day of Reckoning Near Allied Armies Against Germans
Telegraph reports warn of German advance and heavy losses as Allied lines stretch toward the French border. Officials urge calm while noting mixed gains in Alsace, Antwerp pressures, and uncertain Brussels and Antwerp scenarios.
Senate committee to report on China open door resolution
The foreign relations panel will report Senator Gallinger's China policy resolution to Secretary Bryan for a prompt reply. If the administration objects, the measure may be brought out of committee for action. The senate generally supports reaffirming the open door policy and territorial integrity. The next committee meeting is Wednesday.
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Ate Committee On Foreign Relations
Gallinger
United States
China
Bryan
Senate
Branch houses key to American trade growth in Argentina
Chicago August 22 Consul General Bartleman says branch offices by major and smaller American firms, plus well chosen local agents, will expand U S trade with Argentina. He notes 1913 imports rise as firms realize personal representation beats mass mailings and calls for Spanish speaking agents and Caixa. He cites demand for U S lumber machinery shoes cars typewriters and paper among others. Ecuadorian consul Plaza urges Midwest manufacturers to pursue opportunities, citing demand for American canned goods and other foods.
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Chicago
Argentina
Richard M. Bartleman
Buenos Aires
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States
F. Plaza
Lakeside Place
Republic of Ecuador
Middle West
Ecuador
Hiram J. Slifer
Southland
South America
Slifer
Peru
Mother of jilted girl scents plot as she flees
Mrs. Lavina Lemon of 4711 Kenmore avenue reports her daughter Nellie Lemon disappeared Friday and sent a telegram from Watseka saying she was bound for Shelbyville. Lemon suspects broker Dean L Moberley and friends pressured Nellie into leaving to settle a breach of promise dispute. Nellie’s brother lives in Shelbyville. Mrs. Lemon plans further inquiries to determine the route and motive.
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Chicago
Lavina Lemon
Kenmore Avenue
Nellie
Watseka
Ill
Shelbyville
Lemon
Dean L. Moberley
Streator
Bennett
Moberley
Dorothy Southwick
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Meuse
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Antwerp
Brussels
Jacobson Store
Blue
Frankel
Soden
Acobson’s
Latin-America
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