Artillery actions reported on Macedonian and Albanian fronts
Allied and Bulgarian forces exchange fire along the Macedonian front with artillery duels and limited infantry fighting. Bulgarian troops invade Albania, occupy Malik near the Greek border, advance along the Aegean coast, and press into northeastern Greece while repulsing a Serbian move in Moglenica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Berlin
Malik
Sofia
Greece
Aegean Sea
Moglenica
Doldjeli
Parnardagh
Aegean
Orfano
Tschavazi
Lokavitza
Bedalli
Arshakli
Monteshell
Avlona
Struma
Rain Delays American League Pennant Battle
Weather forces postponements as St Louis and Boston, top AL contenders, cancel today’s games. Detroit and New York also postpone, with two games set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Elderly women safeguarded by Pinkham's Compound
Longstanding testimonials from women in Wisconsin and Massachusetts praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Readers warn middle aged women of symptoms such as hot flashes and dizziness and recommend the product as a safe aid through the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Ripeway
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Pierre Cournoyer
Box 239
Lydia E. Pinkleham
Miss Elizabeth Chalmers to Wed Walter Reisinger
Miss Elizabeth Chalmers daughter of Mr and Mrs David Chalmers Amsterdam New York will marry Walter B Reisinger son of Mrs Hugh Reisinger New York City on September 7 The wedding will be simple due to the aunt's death The couple will visit White Sulphur Springs West Virginia and Pasadena California for part of their wedding trip Reisinger is a grandson of the late Adolphus Busch of St Louis Chalmers heads a large knitting industry in Amsterdam Reisinger will join Chalmers business venture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Chalmers
David Chalmers
Amsterdam
N. Y
Walter B. Reisinger
Hugh Reisinger
New York City
Miss Chalmers
Keisinger
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Keisinger
Adolphus, Busch
St. Louis
Reisinger
Chalmers Sd
Pensacola Hotel Manager Visits Mobile Monday
Mr. George H. Hervey manager of the San Carlos Hotel in Pensacola Florida and brother of Charles B. Hervey of the Cawthon here arrived in Mobile Monday. Mr R A Thorn and wife of Meridian Mississippi spent Sunday in Mobile at the Bienville Hotel. Dr R J Murra, connected with citrus lands at Grand Bay Alabama, was in Mobile Sunday on a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hervey
San Carlos
Pensacola, Fla
Charles B. Hervey
Mobile Monay
R. A. Thorn
Meridian
Miss
Mobile
Bienville Hotel
Mr. Thorn
Union Hotel
R. J. Murra
Grand Bay
Ala
Romania joins war as 14th nation and gates open to Balkan front
Bucharest reports say Roumanians captured on Transylvanian frontier as King Ferdinand convenes a cross party conference. Romania’s entry shifts strategic balance, linking Russian forces to the Balkans and enabling attacks on Bulgaria from north and south. An estimated 680000 troops with 680000 men mobilized, national expansion cited as motive. 4 million Romanians in Transylvania.
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Bucharest
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Saloniki
Europe
Take Ionescu
Bukowina
Transylvania
Hungary
Italy Declares War on Germany Quietly Publicized
Berlin reports Italy’s surprise declaration of war against Germany was met with apathy. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung notes little impact, while Lokal Anzeiger calls Italy a vassal of its allies and a tool of the Entente. Vossische Zeitung also questions Italy’s independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Italy
Germany
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Roumania
Austria-Hungary
The
Tageblatt
Shawer
Lokal Anzeiger
Vossische Zeitung
New Mobile Post Office Nears Ready Move
The Mobile post office is set to move into a new two story building at St. Joseph and St. Michael streets near mid September. Postmaster J Blocker Thornton said the structure is nearly complete and furniture delays push moving in to September 15. Furniture was purchased and shipped plans were for May but have not yet arrived.
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St. Joseph and
St. Michael Streets
J. Blocker Thornton
Thornton
G A R Veterans swarm in Kansas City for reunion
Civil war veterans arrive in Kansas City for the fiftieth encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Estimated 10 000 to 15 000 veterans expected tonight. Four candidates seek commander-in-chief: Patterson Pittsburgh Bradley Boston Coney Topeka Dodge Kentucky. Election set for Friday.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Ands le Hunt Dodge
Berta, Ky
Roumania’s Ambitions Rise With Border Hopes
The article notes Roumania seeks annexations and liberation for Romanians under Austrian rule, while Russia reportedly offered Czernowitz for alliance. It mentions Bessarabia and Transylvania as targets, with two million inhabitants in Bessarabia and a combined population nearing 13 million, enlarging territory substantially.
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Roumania
Russia
Czernowitz
Bessarabia
Black Sea
Transylvania
England
Scotland
Wales
Encouraging Signs in Child Paralysis Fight
New York report shows 43 new polio cases in 24 hours ending 10 a.m. Only half the previous day’s total. Brooklyn records the greatest drop as deaths rise to 25, bringing the total fatalities to 7,839 in the overall outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Health
Brooklyn
Hughes Gets Second Wind by Climbing Rockies
Charles E. Hughes, the Republican nominee, plans a lengthy Colorado Rockies climb with Mrs. Hughes. The couple has scaled many difficult peaks, including Swiss Alps routes, as campaign duties pause in Estes Park.
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Hughes
Rockies
Associated Press
Estes Park
Colo
Charles E. Hughes
Colorado Rockies
American Schooners Released After British Seizure
The American fishing schooners Maxine Elliott and Lizzie Griffin seized off Iceland last week and held at Lerwick were ordered released. They may depart once Norwegian cargo owners post bonds to insure arrival at a Norwegian port. American consul general Robert P. Skinner pressed for details.
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Associated Press
London
Maxine Elliott
Lizzie Griffin
Iceland
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Norway
Robert P. Skinner
Croker Leaves English Turf Over Eye Condition
Dublin reports Richard Croker former Tammany Hall leader will retire from racing temporarily and travel to the United States to seek expert eye treatment. He sells all horses in training while keeping his studs and broodmares. His latest win came with Banshee in the Phoenix plate worth 1000 pounds. Croker and his wife backed the horse bought for 500 pounds.
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Associated Press
London
Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
United States
Croker
Mr. Croker
Banshee
Roumania Faces Strategic Dilemma in Balkan Front
The article outlines Roumania’s potential invasion paths through the Transylvanian Alps into Transylvania while Austria positions forces at Orsova to breach the Danube. Bulgaria consolidates 190000 plus troops on its southern Danube bank to deter a Roumanian move, and Budapest fears a Russian invasion via Roumanian territory.
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Roumania
Transylvanian Alps
Carpathians
Transylvania
Austria
Orsova
Danube
Bulgaria
Germany
Budapest
Hungary
Romania Inches Toward Entente As War Delays Ease
Reports from Bucharest suggest Roumania waits for the start of the Anglo French offensive in Macedonia before joining the Entente. Delays in her decision were blamed on ammunition shortages, now relieved by large deliveries.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Macedonia
Wilson Plan Seeks Eight Hour Railroad Law
President Wilson outlined a plan to end the railroad deadlock by enacting an eight hour work law for railroads with a future effective date. The proposal, modeled on a Canadian act, would set up a commission to investigate disputes and prevent lockouts during review. Leaders in Congress hoped for adjournment while preparing legislation to address the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Wilson to brief Congress on plan if talks fail
President Wilson prepares to go to the Capitol to meet with the Democratic steering committee after a railway executives conference. Brotherhood heads inform Wilson that 24 men remain in charge as 640 representatives have gone home. A sub-committee of eight executives joined the White House to discuss the proposed legislation.
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Congress
Brotherhood
Wilson
Capitol
W. G. Lee
Meussrs
Holden
Ripley
Willard
Smith
Atterbury
Harrison
Trumbuss
Lovett
White House
Funeral for William F. Leesch Held Today
William F. Leesch died Sunday at 6 10 from a lingering illness at 359 South Bayou street. The German native had lived here 25 years. Survived by widow Mia Ida Leesch a son William J Leeschh and stepson George A Phillips with relatives in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Leesch
William F. Leesch
South Bayou Street
Mr. Lesch
Strassund
Germany
Mia
Ida
Leesch
William J. Leeschh
George A. Phillips
Funeral Services for Miss Adele J Hau
The funeral for Miss Adele J Hau was held at 4 o'clock Sunday from her residence at 155 North Lawrence street and at 4:30 from Government-street Methodist Church. Rev. O C C McGehee led the service. A large gathering attended. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery in the family plot with fresh flowers. Pallbearers were N Crane, Henry Buerger, Gus Carlson, D C Sullivan, Edward Haas, and R A Tunnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele J. Hau
North Lawrence Street
Government-street Methodist Church
O. C.C. McGehee
St. Francis-street Methodist Church
Magnolia Cemetery
N. Crane
Henry Buerger
Gus Carlson
D. C. Sullivan
Edward Haas
R. A. Tunnell
Mrs Barkman Funeral Planned After Long Illness
Mrs William H Barkman aged 47 died at 306 South Royal Street at 6 30 am Monday after a several months illness She is survived by her husband a daughter a son and other relatives Funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Barkman
South Royal Street
Captain C Mark Cole Interred in Chicago After Illness
The remains of Captain C Mark Cole who died at the Marine hospital were sent to his Chicago home on Monday for interment there. Cole fell ill aboard a government boat while on river duty and was brought to the hospital for treatment but did not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Mark Cole
Marine Hospital
Chicago
Mrs Maud H Gerest Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Maud H Gerest aged 36 died at a local infirmary Sunday after a short illness. The funeral was held from Roche Burke undertaking parlors Monday at 10 AM, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud H. Gerest
Parlora of
Roche & Burke
Agenolia Cemetery
Remains of Mr Neal McAllister Brought For Interment
The remains of Neal McAllister brother of Mrs. James Groom of Mobile died in New Orleans Sunday and were brought here Monday for interment. The funeral will be held Tuesday from his sister’s residence at 7 Monterey Street. He is survived by his mother and two sisters.
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Neal McAllister
Ames Groom
Mobile
New Orleans
Monterey Street
Trade whispers reach Vladivostok via Japan route
Reports indicate shipments from Japan are moving toward Vladivostok across the sea lane suspected of supplying distant markets. Shipments, routes, and timing remain under scrutiny as analysts weigh implications for regional trade dynamics.
Roumania declares state of war with Austria Hungary
A Roumanian note presented to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister in Vienna states Roumania is at war with Austria Hungary from 9 o clock Sunday evening. The Roumanian minister personally delivered the note at the foreign affairs ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Roumania
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Germany Expected to Declare War on Roumania Within 24 Hours
London says Germany likely to declare war on Roumania within a day, with Turkey and Bulgaria expected to follow, according to a Hague dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Germany
Roumania
Turkey
Bulgaria
Hague
Exchange Telegraph Company
Romania enters war as Italy declares against Germany
London reports Romania has entered the war with the Entente allies and Austria Hungary. Berlin notes the declaration on Romania may trigger Germany’s response. Macedonian front quiet with some Bulgarian gains and weather hampering Somme operations. Verdun attacks by Germans and French repulsals near Fleury are mentioned.
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London
Roumania
Berlin
Austria- Hungary
Bucharest
Balkans
High Council
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Italy
Germany
Federal Council
German Empire
Bundesrath
Albania
Somme
Verdun
Paris
Fleury
English Tobacco Ban Raises Market Alarm
A debate over a British embargo on English tobacco echoes in U S circles as Senator Martin questions state policy and Mr Letcher notes the British government declined to modify the order. The British American Tobacco Co reportedly plans a quadrupled Britain supply this year amid growing scrutiny of ties to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Mr. Letcher
Great Britain
Lansing
British-American Tobacco Company
Ollie Jones
Farm shipments eyed as restrictions bite states say losses loom
Spokesmen from five states warned that continued limits threaten farmer and shipper finances. They noted higher crop plantings based on hopes Britain would authorize usual exports, risking greater economic damage if the restrictions stay in place.
Advocates Push Tax on British Imports in Revenue Bill
Some members of Congress called for an amendment taxing imports from Great Britain as reprisal for the embargo act. The growers prepared to brief their case and present it to Secretary Lansing the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Great Britain
Lansing
Steam Submarines Built Again in Europe
Washington reports indicate European yards are constructing steam submarines similar to earlier 25 knot designs. The Navy favors steam turbines for surface power but disapproves the plan due to smoke stack issues hindering submergence. The Schley class is slated for production, with speeds around 20 knots and potential upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Europe
Department
Navy General Boats
Congress
Navy
Naval
General Board
Woman Annie McEwen Gets Three Month Sentence
Annie McEwen, described in the report as a habitual visitor at police headquarters, was sentenced to three months on a vagrancy charge after arraignment on Monday. Police officials noted she had caused them considerable trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McEwen
National Amateur Baseball Schedule Released
President Clayton Townes and Secretary Tom Nokes of the National Baseball Federation announced the first round schedules for the National Amateur Baseball Championship. Class AA games set for September 1-2 in New Orleans at Birmingham and September 16-17 in Birmingham at New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Clayton Townes
Tom Nokes
National Baseball Federation
New Orleans
Birmingham
Negro Demands Jury Trial Over $20 Theft Charge
Al cine Bacque, reported as a Negro, was arraigned in recorder's court on a $20 theft charge and demanded a jury trial. The accusation states he stole the money from Elliott Golden on a crowded street car en route to the suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcine Bacque
Recorder’s Court
Elliott Golden
Special Democratic train to Long Branch for Wilson nomination
Aug 28 Long Branch New Jersey plans announced for a special train from New York to carry prominent Democrats from across the country to notify President Wilson of his renomination. Preparations at Shadow Lawn include a civic delegation Chamber of Commerce boy scouts and camp fire girls meeting the president at the station.
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Associated Press
New York
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Long Branch Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
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