Kaiser Wilhelm and His Three Sons With German Army
The Daily Express reports a major Belgian battle as Germans advance toward Waterloos battleground with Belgian and French forces. Dispatches note the German emperor and three sons travel to Mainz while plans to evacuate Belgium are discussed. Brussels and Mainz reports cite ongoing fighting and correspondent censorship by authorities.
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Socialists in Germany in revolt report says Rome dispatch
London dispatches relay a Rome report that fugitives arriving there say Socialists are rising in revolt across Germany after the execution of their leader Dr Liebknecht. The item notes harsh actions by German soldiers elsewhere in the region.
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London
Rome
Berlin
Liebknecht
Catholics in Rome Offer Prayer For War End
Rome August 18 Resumption day prayers were offered by direct instruction of the pope for the cessation of war. The pontiff, after mass in his private chapel, prayed at length that further bloodshed might not stain his pontificate.
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Rome
German Cruiser Leipzig Coaling Halt Off San Francisco
San Francisco August 18 the German cruiser Leipzig entered San Francisco Bay and anchored inside the Golden Gate to coal and seek contact with the German consul. Port officials halted coaling without written permit, citing neutrality rules requiring departure to the nearest German port by 1 am tomorrow. A French armored cruiser Montcalm was sighted in fog near Farrallones, thought to shadow the scene.
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Leipzig
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Montcalm
No Compromise with Reactionaries Says Col Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt opened the Massachusetts campaign with the no compromise pledge. He warned against reactionaries in any form and said the party would welcome rank and file from other groups who refuse to follow old leaders.
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Boston
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Russia Silent on U S Peace Offer in Mediation Push
Washington report notes Russia is the only government not acknowledging receipt of the United States tender for good offices to mediate a war. Germany has notified it has received the offer. Miss Fanny Amidon departed for Pennsylvania and other eastern spots to end a vacation visiting relatives and friends.
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Russia
United States
Germany
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Paris
Annemasse
Department of Haute Savoie
Switzerland
North Carolina
Cherbourg
High Line Bridge Shooting Targets Two Men
On Monday night at the east end of the High Line bridge two men, Mike Suggs of Chicago and W A Welman of Lansing, were shot while walking from a freight train. The assailant fired five shots, injuring both men in the abdomen. they were hospitalized in critical condition but expected to recover. Deputies and police searched the area for the shooter with no arrest reported.
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Mike Suggs
Chicago
W. A. Welman
Lansing
Michigan
High Line
Andrew Schilling
Triepold
James Kelly
E. H. Swanson
Schilling Farm
Piatou Hospital
Kaiser Thanks God for Victory at Muelhausen
Berlin reports the Kaiser sent thanks to the Fourteenth Baden corps commander for forcing French troops from Muelhausen and proclaimed a 61st victory. Homer Pike of Eugene Oregon and Thoms Smnil of Valley City visited the city on business. Mr Smith mapped Kenmare Park and Fargo planned a park at Valley City.
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Homer Pike
Eugene
Oregon
Thoms Smnil
Valley City
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Kenmare Park
Fargo
Fargo Forum
U S Will Not Interfere With Japan in the Orient
News briefs report U S will take a neutral stance amid Japan German tensions. President and Secretary Bryan express no opinion on Japan's ultimatum while Ambassador Page in London notes ship service resuming. Refugee flight efforts expand as American liners may be offered for relief but require intergovernmental approval. A separate note mentions Earl Rey's car explosion injuring him but not seriously, with his father unharmed.
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Asiatic
Numana
Japan
Germany
Orient
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Moultrie
Earl
Washington
Far East
Ollivala
United States
Bryan
Tumulty
United States Alarmed at Late Move by Japan
Washington reports Japan issued an ultimatum to Germany a move that unsettles U S policy though no state department comment is available. The United States backs China’s neutrality and fears Japan may seize more Chinese territory after taking Kianchan a German concession granted by Chiba.
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Japan
Washington
Germany
State Department
China
Chiba
Fourth Annual W. D. Exposition to Be Held in Bismarck
Bismarck North Dakota dates August 18 to October 24 mark the fourth annual exposition under Hon. W. C. Gilbreath. The Commercial Club and city ladies back the plan, with a larger program including seven board of control departments, and exhibits from each state institution.
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