Language as a Cause of War Across Nations
Excerpted discussion on how language tensions fueled Belgium Austria Hungary Italy and others, tracing historic struggles over official tongues and nationalism. It notes Von Blasing efforts in Belgium, Flemish autonomy aims, and broader claims that language disputes fuel conflict from Prussia to Canada and Malta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Tower of Babel
Flanders
Flemish People's Party
Belgium
von Rissing
Brussels
University of
Ghent
von Blasing
Walloon
Albert
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Italia
Ita
Victor E Mmanuel I
Rome
Vienna
Davy the Veteran News Seller Noted Figure at Dublin
One of Ireland’s best known men, Davy Stephens, known as Davy the veteran news seller, remains at Kingstown selling British papers and greeting officials. He has met Premier Asquith, greeted many European royalty, and is famed for his long service and wide connections at Dublin Castle. Everyone else faced military passes during the Irish troubles, but Davy did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Frederick William von Blaaing
Presa
Vlaamsche Post
Germany
Ostwald
University of Leipzig
Borchling
Hamburg
German Empire
London
Aug
Ireland
Davy” Stephens
Davy
Kingstown
Dublin
Daily Mail
Asquith
All Ireland
Europe
Kings
Dublin Castle
Irish Sea
Beemingland
Charles Beresford
Eivery
Kingstown Dock
French Premier Briand and Lloyd George Alike in Purpose and Drive
Two leaders Briand of France and Lloyd George of Britain are described as very alike in nature and appearance, both decisive, resourceful, and able to unify allied front. The piece notes Briand’s role in forging French British unity, his steady leadership, and his close coordination with Lloyd George, with praise for their shared focus on victory and cooperation among allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fronta
Marland
France
Olher
England
Lloyd George
Lord Kitchener
Mariand
London
Lroyd George
Han
Wanner
M Briand
Carlton Club
Marchy
Marian de Eupees
Senate
Britain
Paris
Brian
Italy
Russia
Steve
Morland
Briand
Ships Seized by Allies in British Ports and Abroad
Lord Robert Cecil reports to the House of Commons that 144 vessels flying hostile flags were seized in British waters, 12 in French ports, 30 in Russian ports, and 11 in Danish ports. He notes many ships are employed, some in repairs, with 71 hostile fleets still at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Traan
Italan
Appam Prize Ship Appeal Denied in Norfolk
The appeal by British counsel to release the prize ship Appam was denied by Judge Waddill of the United States court in Norfolk Virginia. The German government requested more time for counsel to reach Norfolk, and the court set Monday at 10 o'clock for further hearings on the libel and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Appam
Waddill
United States
Specounsel
Allies' peril revealed in wartime stock assessment
Paris August 6 1915 British war secretary David Lloyd George told Maurice Barres that on June first a week’s supply of munitions existed and only 70 percent of reserve ammunition remained. He warned that a major German assault could have overwhelmed Allied forces defending the Picardy front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
David Lioyd George
Maurice Barres
Australia imposes blacklist on firms trading with America
Commonwealth bans ten firms from trade with the United States and blocks four more. The list targets entities allegedly involved in restricted activities. Officials say the blacklist aims to curb illicit or high risk dealings and protect national interests.
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HAHN
Suares
Alec
Heehee Cc
SF Reliable Shoe Houses
Fbane K
Jigia
WAVE
S.E
Nestle
Washington
Margaret E. Scheetze
Kenois Building
Schwartz & Pelzman Reliante Tailors
7Th St. N. W
Byron S. Adams
St Phone Mo
Empire
Oddya
Rufern
von Bissing
Wliemings
H Carton de Wiart
Brunsel
Prince Bismarck
Prussia
Schleswig
Holstein
Alsace
Lorraine
Francia Joseph
Kingdom
Bohemia
Prague
Roumania
Spain
Switzerland
Great Britain
Canada
Malta
Brentwood Company
Mariah
Chamber of Deputies
M Brland
Mo Briand
Council
Perigueaux
Brighton
California
Epring Chicken
New York
Balad A
LA Brighton Chocolate Parfait Care
Hardman Pianos
Victrolas
House of Quality
Mayer Bros. & Co
Saver Bros.,& Co
Byrts
Arthur Burt CO
PERIL
Australia
Commonwealth
America
Marcy Ae
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Lash
Praot
Dielphia
Tosa
Njewepa
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