Antwerp Besieged as German Forces Reach Belgian Road
Dispatches report German troops advancing toward Paris and Antwerp, with London and Paris under strain as German and British ships clash off the coast. A German cruiser and an English battleship reportedly sunk after engagement near Cape Heplopen.
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Belgium
Paris
Antwerp
England
London
Shanghai
Suya
Tsing Tao
Bom
Rome
Cape Heplopen
Delaware
Ruiser
Believed naval battle sighted near Cape Henlopen
Reports from Cape Henlopen Delaware describe a naval battle occurring about five miles offshore starting around 2 AM. Dawn revealed wreckage ashore three hours later. an English cruiser and a German cruiser are believed to have been sunk.
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Cape Hellopen
Del
Naval Bbttle
Germans Celebrate Victories Over Allies in Berlin
Berlin reports reveal crowds cheering victory announcements as German forces parade. A ray of anti German hope appears from Russia as St. Petersburg notes a Russian general claims Czars advance may threaten the Allies.
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Berlin
Belgium
Russia
St. Petersburg
Britons Receive Greatest Shock of the Campaign
London reports a tense mood as officers describe German actions and cautious news from the front. The message notes increasing German pressure and the British public awaiting developments with concern.
After the Cruel War Papal Election Seen Delayed
Rome advices say the coronation of the new pope will wait until the Petropean War ends. Fifty cardinals met Thursday morning in the Vatican to discuss the election. Supporters of Cardinal Ferrara say Vasconio’s withdrawal strengthened Ferrara’s prospects.
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Rome
Congregation of Fifty Cardinals
Vatican
Ferrara
Vasconio
German troops desertion rumors grip Berlin panic
Rome reports that Berlin panics after claims German troops deserted in East Prussia. Russian forces are said to be marching triumphantly toward Danzig as censorship limits full reporting.
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Rome
St. Hetersburg
the Tribune
Berlin
East Prussia
Danzig
German Forces Besieging Antwerp and Occupying French Towns
Dispatches from Rosendale Holland report German forces besieging Antwerp. Other dispatches claim German troops have occupied the French towns of Rotbas and Valenciennes.
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London
Rosendale
Holland
Antwerp
Forts at Namur Fell to German Forces
A wireless Berlin dispatch reports that all forts at Namur have fallen to German forces after a determined defense. The message is dated from Washington and Berlin dispatches on August 21.
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Namur
Wireles
Washington, DC
Berlin
Italy to Call Four Classes of Reservists for War
Rome August 27 reports indicate Italy's government will soon involve itself in the European war. The war office has ordered four more classes of reservists to be called to colors.
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Italy
Rome
War Office
German cruiser Madgeburg blown up at the coast of Finland
The Germian embassy reports the sinking of the small German cruiser Madgeburg at the entrance to the day off the coast of Finland. It claims Austrian victories over Russian forces were also noted, with aid received from the embassy in Washington.
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Washington
Madgeburg
Finland
Japanese Fleet Bombards German Fort at Tsing Tao
Vice Admiral Kato leads the Japanese fleet in a bombardment of the German fort at Tsing Tao after Governor Waldeck refused to surrender. The action marks a decisive naval engagement with German defenses under German authorities.
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Tsing Tao
Norwegian steamer blown up by floating mine reported
London reports a Norwegian steamship was blown up by a floating mine after coming into contact with a submerged device off the coast. No further details on casualties or exact location are provided in the fragment.
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London
Norweigan
Stafraid
German Cruiser Wilhelm de Grosse Sinks Off Africa
The German cruiser Wilhelm de Grosse went to the bottom off the west coast of Africa after engagement with an English cruiser Hyftyer. The House of Commons was informed of the event by Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, who provided the update.
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London
Wilhelm de Grosse
Africa
Hyftyer
House of Commons
Wilston
Churchill
Admiralty
State finances secure temporary loan from Fletcher Bank
Indiana has closed stations for a temporary loan of 404000 with Fletcher Amer National Bank of Indianapolis as European war opens. Governor Samuel says negotiations completed with Stough Fletcher for terms at 5.5 percent, due December 8, with 11060 annual interest and semi annual settlements to state educational institutions and counties.
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Price Jstate
Indiana
Fletcher-Amer- National ‘Bank of
Indianapolis
Samucdlgtom
Bletcher
Ship
Iit
Socialist party of Daviess county holds convention at Raglsville
The Daviess County Socialist convention met in Raglsville Sunday with H P Herr Naington as temporary chair and Harry Bray of Washington serving as temporary secretary. Officials elected included A C Meden Steele township attorney, Z M Garten Madison editor, Edward Robinson Harri g run township treasurer, Harry Bray recorder, J W Turpin Washington township surveyor, P Pettit Madison township assessor, and P Smith Van Buren township second district. The meeting adjourned August 24 after ratifying the party platform and hearing farmer address from Anderson.
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Daviess
Raglsville
H.p.herr Naington
Harry Bray
Washington
Europe
A. C. “Meden
Steele’ Township
Z. M. Garten
Mad‘township
M. M
Zinkan
Washington Township
Edward Robinson
Harrig Run
Tories Bogard Tax Hig
Sesger
J. W. Turpin
Miss Pearl Hyatt Receives Medical License After Board Exam
Miss Pearl Hyatt of Washington earns a medical license after passing the board examination. She is from Grove Street and serves as an intern at a large New York hospital. Hyatt is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine.
Payroll figures for 1914 general offices to Washington
The record shows employees and wages by job group for 1914 including conductors 1 at $22, sparkemen 28 at $24, engineers 44 at $67, yard force 17 with total wages $11,939.20, policemen 2 at $2,098.80, lamp tender 1 at $576.90, yard inductors and brakemen 21 at $18,915.45, yard ginem en 10 at $10,898.75, and road wages 868.50. The note adds a large unlisted payroll factor and cautions that the figures do not reflect the usual payroll due to many adver tions and sick employees.
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Fibat Iberal Pail Company Ith
Jst
Uising
Deal Closed in Fornwald Store Ownership Change
C J Av Reach of Carothersville takes over F B Fornwald holdings. Key figures retiring include H E Hajewell Luther Johnson and Mr Fornwald. Sale price around 30 000 with 220 acres in Jackson County included. Finnala to manage. Hopwell remains cashier. Johnson head salesman. Fornwald to focus on outside interests in Daviess County and Florida. Some plans to transfer public attention delayed.
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Fornwald
C.jav
Carothersville
F. B. Fornwald
Pornwald
H. E. Hajewell
Luther Johnson
Jackson County
Carothersville State Bank
Finnala
Hopswell
Johnson
Fornwall
Daviess
Florida
Ess
Keach
Hoprnat
Remait Rinter
Wasington
Wald
Death of Earl McGuire Revealed After Hospital Operation
Washington friends mourn the death of Earl McGuire at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis after weeks of illness and a final operation to save his life. Survived by widow Hallie Farrell, one child, parents Mr. and Mrs. William McGuire, and siblings including Harley McGuire. He was twenty seven years old and previously worked in Washington barber shops before moving to Loogootee. The report notes a recent death of Edward McGuire by drowning at Hindostian Falls near Loogootee, connected as a family tragedy.
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Washington
Earl ‘McGuire
Mr. McGuire
St. Vincents Hospital
Indianapolis
Memphis
Tenn
McGuire
Kidwell
Loogootee
William McGuire
Hallie
Farrell
Othe
Harley McGuire
Tragic Gravel Car Accident Claims Marion Copple
Marion Copple, a truckman for the South Western railroad, was killed Thursday morning when a gravel car on a gravel train rolled forward trapping him. He was beneath the car shoveling gravel near Seymour, and despite trying to free himself his hold broke and he was crushed before help could arrive.
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Marion Copple
Southwestern’ Railroad
Seymour
Copple
Charles Richardson
BEC Tron
Memorial for James de Hollon and John E Lamb in Terre Haute
The text mourns James de Hollon and John E Lamb of Terre Haute. Lamb, a prominent attorney and Democratic figure, dies after long illness following a fall, with details on his public service, conventions attended, and roles. The obituary notes Lamb born December 26 1853 in Terre Haute, his legal career, political service, memberships, and marriage in 189? to Kent.
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Lamb
Haute
Int Vaseel
Chicago
T. Bamb
Isaac P
St. Louis
Vnomocraste
Denver
Ig 19
Natio Dehioeratie
Mack
Ional
Thomas R. Moret
Lamber
Bar Bath
Indiana
United States
Fclal
Elks
Country Clubs
Terre Haute
McKeen
United States Trust
Kent
Tragic Death Reported in Chicago Terre Haute Train Crash
A man identified as Thomas Toon Blankenship died after a eastern train collision near Beato while en route to city hospital. The Indianapolis News notes the incident affecting Chicago and Terre Haute communities.
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Thaen
Thomas
Toon
Blankenship
Chicago, Terre
Beato
Washington Druggist Involved In Fatal Complaint
A $5,000 damage suit was filed in Daviess circuit court by Elizabeth Skomp against Joel F. Danner and Dan Chambers over a death following an incident on April 12 1913. Danner allegedly sold intoxicants to Frank Skomp and he was jailed and exposed to cold rain and snow, leading to Skomp's death. Skomp seeks support lost due to his death. Danner denies the accusation and vows to fight.
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Daviess Circuit Cout
Elizabeth Skomp
Joel F. Dahner
Washington
Dan Chambers
Elnora
Danner
Newerry
Chambers
Frank Skomp
Calaboose
Skom
Skomp
Slinkard and Vosloh
Bloomfield
Suler
Sofar
Runaway Mule Incident Injures J Cosgrove Father
John Cosgrove of Ba township suffers likely spinal fracture and paralysis after a pair of frightened mules bolt on a road turning sharply. His son William Cosgrove was also involved but not injured. The pair were halted by John Disser after a lengthy dash.
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John
Cosgrove
William’ Cosgrove
Montgomery
Cos Grove
John Disser
Reeve Township Woman Seeks Divorces in County Court
Mrs Josse Potter of Reeve township petitions the county circuit court for divorce from Edward Potter alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide support for six children. Attorneys Burris and Burris represent her. case filed February 16 1894 in Floyd County.
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Garcia
Perry Singletox
Indy
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Germany
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Hopewell
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Forn
Was
Dicutor
Philippines
Scallop
Death
Earl M'’Guire
ST. Vincent Hospital
Hallon Ty Boy
John E. Lamb
Alarhi
Death Lamb
Sone
Terge Fiee
Swan Niwa
DaAssaar
TUL Salie
Forni Elora
Reeve Township
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