Konigsberg Fall Reported Amid Russian Advances
A Times dispatch from St Petersburg cites circulating reports of Konigsberg’s fall, while Russian forces occupy Allenstein after heavy fighting in East Prussia. German losses mount as Russians press across the front from Soldau to the Galician border, with Austro-Hungarian resistance waning.
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Times
St. Petersburg
Konigsberg
East Prussia
Soldau
Allenstein
Bischofsburg
Gumbinnen
Meuhlen
Osterode
Mordenburg
Lublin
Galicia
Lunenburg
Austrian Flank Attempt Attacked Near Polish Front
A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Times reports Austrian forces boldly tried to seize the Russian left flank in Poland to relieve pressure on German troops in northeastern Prussia. Two or three army corps engaged before the effort was repelled.
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St. Petersburg
Times
Poland
Prussia
The Item Newspaper Ad Appeal to Local Readers
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TEM
Battle of Mons Described by British Sergeant
Sergeant Loftus recounts the Mons battle in vivid detail. British forces repelled German infantry in squares, with trenches, artillery, and mounted troops pushing them back amid heavy fire and counterattacks.
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Associated Press
London
Loftus
England
Mons
British cruiser lands 200 German prisoners from Manz
A British cruiser arrived at the Nore with 200 German prisoners, chiefly from the Manz, sunk by a British fleet near Cuxhaven. The official report from London notes a successful operation off Heligoland, with German destroyers and cruisers engaged and several ships sunk or damaged, while British forces sustained no serious loss.
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Associated Press
London
The
Nore
Manz
Cuxhaven
Washington
Heligoland
Admiralty
British to Use Native India Troops Against Germans
Lord Kitchener announced in the House of Lords that Britain will bolster forces in France with reinforcements from the homeland. He said gaps in the army would be filled and native Indian troops would be employed as part of the expanded British force. Marquis of Crewe confirmed the Indian troops’ use.
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Associated Press
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Lowensteins Reach Holland Port Amid Refugee Move
A Mobile cable reports the safe arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lowenstein in Amsterdam after crossing Europe from an Austrian resort. Five hundred American refugees are in Amsterdam with them, and the group plans to sail to Hull then Liverpool for passage to New York, with home return estimated in three weeks to four months.
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Mobile
Sidney Lowenstein
Louis Lowenstein
Amsterdam
Europe
Holland
Lowensteins
North Sea
Hull
England
Liverpool
New York
Negress Not Guilty of Wardrobe Theft
Fannie Brown, arrested by Margaret Hubbard who alleged embezzlement of a kimono a princess slip and stockings from her wash, was discharged by Judge Edington Saturday.
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Fannie Brown
Margaret Hubbard
Edington
Woman Discharged After Garbage Case Dropped
Nora Edwards was discharged by Recorder Edington after a garbage can ordinance arrest. The case ended with her release as she had obtained a can and met all required conditions.
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Nora Edwards
Edington
Two African American Women Arrested for Vagrancy
Olivia Hugh and Mamie Smith were arrested by Officer Macon for vagrancy. Each was fined $2 and costs of ten days in jail in the recorder's court Saturday morning.
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Olivia Hugh
Mamie Smith
Macon
Recorder’s Court
Fall of Longwy Held Not Disgrace to French Arms
London August 29 The Fall of Longwy is not a disgrace to French arms says the Paris correspondent The fort was second rank with a large portion of its heavy guns removed It resisted the attack for over three weeks and twenty four days with half the garrison killed or wounded the defense described as a brilliant feat of arms by the correspondent
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Associated Press
London
the Post
Paris
Loangwy
British Cavalry Slain in German Wire Trap
A British officer recounts a cavalry charge that mistook a German battery for unaware gunners. The valley’s concealed barb wire ensnared many horses and men, turning the pursuit into a costly ambush as German batteries quickly swung to fire.
Allied Armies Move Toward Berlin in WWI Report
Milan dispatch cites British and French warships with Montenegrin guns resuming bombardment of Austrian forts at Cattaro. Two forts demolished after six hours. Austrians sortie from Cherso fails. In Tsingtao area German S-90 torpedo boat denied sunk by Berlin. Japanese landing party sighted at Cape Jaescheke. six Japanese warships observed near Tsing Tau fortifications. Germans reinforce coastal defenses with mines and electrical guns readiness. claim up to 1000 casualties possible daily.
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London
Reuter
Milan
Bari
Italy
Cattaro
Cherso
Tsing Tau
Kaiu Chau
Cape Jaescheke
German and Austrian Forces Cross Rhine Reported
A Basel dispatch to Giornale d'Italia via London says three German army corps and two Austrian corps, along with heavy siege artillery, have crossed the Rhine in Switzerland.
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London
Giornale d'Italia
Basel
Switzerland
Rhine
Differences in Allied and Russian War Roles Seen
The Times military correspondent contrasts western Allied efforts as stonewalling with Russian strategy seen as steamrolling. He argues Britain must defend and prolong while Russia seeks a decisive blow and Germany requires an aggressive victory to succeed.
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the Times
West
Russia
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