British Renew Offensive at Gallipoli Ends and Ends
London reports heavy fresh infantr y landings on the Gallipoli peninsula today. Allied forces strengthen in the south and on the eastern gulf of Syros as large bodies of troops arrive at Karachali and Gatabepe. The allies aim to resume a broader offensive with naval support and expect to field a force capable of countering the Turkish redeployments. For sale piano inquire Nugget office.
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Allies Move on Dardanelles to Aid Russians in War
London sources report allies plan to force a passage at Gallipoli to break through to the Black Sea and supply Russia with ammunition. Thousands of troops are deployed and more transports prepared as cabinet officials pledge full effort to open a route for relief until Russia can sustain itself.
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Eastland captain and officers indicted for manslaughter
Chicago August 11 the captain chief engineer and four officers of the steamer Eastland have been indicted by the grand jury on charges of manslaughter in connection with the sinking. Officials of the owning company may also face charges as the vessel is raised and bodies may be recovered. The ship will be pulled upright before seeking additional victims.
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Zeppelins Drop Bombs On Russian Hospital Trains
German air raids near Minsk and Sindice strike hospital trains heading east from the front. Three wounded soldiers killed and many injured as Red Cross trains are attacked while bearing emblems. Campaign note urges Daily Nugget subscription.
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Mobilization talk borders on full army call up
Washington reports from the War Department indicate plans to mobilize the entire regular army for border duty with Mexico. Secretary of War Garrison declines comment while officials confirm high level discussions and preparations amid unusual department activity.
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Carranza Troops Cross the American Boundary
General Funston reports Mexican raids crossing the boundary extend west from Brownsville. Rangers and troops clash with raiders as a band penetrates four miles into U S. territory. Reports say over a thousand Carranza troops cross from Tamaulipas and roam east of the border amid surrounding Browns ville.
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Washington Orders Atlantic Fleet to Prepare for Mexican Waters
Spattle Aug 11 The Atlantic fleet at Newport receives orders to prepare to sail for Mexican waters at any time. Daniels reportedly ordered battleships New Hampshire Louisiana and Connecticut toward southern waters with destinations to be announced. New Hampshire and Louisiana are eighteen hours out under sealed orders while Connecticut remains at Haiti aiding the American occupation.
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Brownsville fighting toll reaches twenty dead
Brownsville Aug. 11 Ten more soldiers and civilians died in border fighting yesterday and last night along the line. The total dead now stands at twenty, the larger share being settlers.
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Garrison Admits Transports Ready for Mexico Move
Secretary Garrison acknowledged four transports ready to sail to Mexico within hours if needed. Three ships at Galveston and one at New York. No troop movements publicly announced but secret orders believed issued. Border reports describe ongoing clashes between regulars and Mexicans since this morning.
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Wilson to Return to Capital Friday Schedule
Cornish Aug 11 President Wilson will return to Washington on Friday in time for the cabinet meeting.
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Washington
British Regain Ground Near Hooge After Heavy Fighting
Reports from General French detail substantial gains by British forces near Hooge in the last day. Ground lost in prior fighting is mostly recovered and German troops abandoned about a thousand yards of front amid heavy losses on both sides. The advance faced intense German machine gun fire and flames from trenches, with gas clouds as attackers pressed within a few rods. French plans a renewed attempt to breach enemy lines.
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London
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President Wilson and Lansing Discuss Mexico Policy
President Wilson held talks with Secretary Lansing on the Mexican situation yesterday afternoon and is believed to back Lansing’s policy. The request by Commander McNamara to send a battleship squadron to Vera Cruz was also debated, with the president reportedly inclined to dispatch several more ships from the Atlantic fleet.
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Conference resumed in New York amid Mexico policy talks
Secretary Lansing announced that the A B C conference sessions would resume in New York as South American diplomats arrived. Plans for restoring peace in Mexico may receive final revision, with Washington reports hinting at a crisis in Mexican affairs and a potential end to current conditions.
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United States Replies to Austrian Note on Arms Sales
Secretary Lansing announced the U S reply to Austria's protest over selling arms and supplies to the allies. The note asserts U S citizens have a right to sell such goods under international agreements and informs Vienna that Austrians may likewise avail themselves of the opportunity.
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Proclaims Protection to Warsaw Citizens
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Leopold issued a proclamation guaranteeing Warsaw residents protection of property rights and freedom from molestation in citizenship. The move followed fears Germans would seize public utilities, a notion stirred by Russian influence before the German capture.
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Canadian authorities warn American aviators over boundary line
Ambassador Spring-Rice formally notified Secretary Lansing that Canadian authorities complain of American aviators flying from Washington over the boundary. He warned that the practice is unsafe now as aviators may be attacked by Canadian forces and Canadians cannot distinguish between friendly and hostile planes.
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Ritchie to Meet Shugrue in October at Madison Square Garden
Former world lightweight champion Ritchie has signed to meet Young Shugrue in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden New York on October 1. They will box for a side bet and a share of the gate receipts.
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