Nurses killed and wounded by German fire at Moncel
France submitted a sworn statement to the United States and other neutrals that after the August 15 engagement at Moncel a German officer fired on three Red Cross nurses, killing two and wounding the third, as Marcelle Jouy testified. The act violates the Geneva convention and underscores the war's savage character.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
United States
Moncel
Red Cross
Marcelle Jouy
Cotton Conference Fails To Set Minimum Price
In New Orleans on August 28 the Southern Cotton Conference deadlocked over setting a 12 1/2 cent minimum price for cotton. The vote tied. Chair Harvie Jordan could not break it. A subsequent amendment called for another conference in New Orleans on September 29 and directed county and state conventions to gauge planter needs before joining the September session.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Southern Cotton Conference Today
Harvie Jordan
Atlanta
J. H. Connell
Dallas
Texas
National League Games Postponed by Rain
All National League games for Friday were postponed due to rain. In the American League the Washington Cleveland game was also called off because of wet grounds.
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Washington-Cleveland
Advertising in The Item boosts Mobile business sales
The article extols hustling advertisers who use The Item newspaper with a 16 000 plus circulation to reach almost every local home. It promotes afternoon ads as cost effective and urges calling the paper to learn how Item advertising can stimulate mid summer profits.
War Scenes From the Battle Front Amid Global Conflict
The article describes Russian forces led by Grand Duke Nicholas and an immense army as Allies hope for a breakthrough. It notes Russian prisoners at Doeperitz in Germany awaiting food and detention, and features Minister Delcasse in Paris predicting a long war that will redraw Europe and push nations to Congress. It reports Count von Bernstorff denying claims of German troops near Calais and awaiting further information.
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Zar Nicholas
Grand Duke
Nicholas
CGC
Poeta
Uae
Ana Alvin Many
Doeperitz
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Delcasse
Paris
Europe
Congress OF Nations
Vienna
Waterloo
Associated Press
Washington
Johann von Bernstorff
United States
Calais
Ameon
Most Humane War Yet Said to Emerge From Modern Weapons
The article argues the coming conflict will be the most humane war in history due to advances in army medicine and surgery. It notes lower disease mortality, rapid wound treatment, and fewer amputations, with nations adopting vaccines and improved battlefield rifles and armor.
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Army
United States Army
Europe
Russian advances and occupation reported across Prussia
Paris dispatch quotes Colonel Osno bichin saying Russians may invade western Prussia after crossing the Vistula and march to Berlin. Berlin telegram notes Emperor William seeking immediate relief for Prussia. Russian embassy confirms occupation of Tilsit and captures, with post office in East Prussia and stamps in use. Magdeburg warship commander escaped as Russians capture Masurenland outlets and seize about a hundred guns.
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Associated Press
Paris
Osnobichin
Prussia
Vistula
Berlin
London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
William
Tilsit
East Prussia
Kongsberg
Bogatyr
Pallada
Magdeburg
Reuter
War Office
Baatra
Masurenland
Galacia
Dominican Republic inaugurates provisional president Don Ramon Baez
Washington reports professor Don Ramon Baez has been formally inaugurated as provisional president of the Dominican Republic after President Bordas abdicated. The dispatch to the state department confirms Baez's accession and outlines the transition of power amid the political crisis.
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Washington
Don Ramon Baez
Dominican Republic
Bordas
State Department
Paris battle line grim as forts at Namur hold out
London reports intensified fighting with Paris fate in balance. Russian enlistment reaches ten million. Magdeburg sinking cited as sign of freer Russian seas. Japanese torpedo flotilla struck by typhoon five men lost. Namur forts remain in Belgian defense as Paris fears escalate.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
East Prussia
Galicia
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St. Petersburg
Russia
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Gulf of Finland
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