Honor Departing Fo e Kaiser Regrets Berlin Riot
A chaotic scene in London and Norwich as German Ambassador Prince Lichnowsky faced a hostile crowd while leaving London for Harwich. Diplomatic exchanges followed with condolences from Berlin and gratitude from London. Paris reports France angered by lack of transport for its envoy Cambon.
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Norwich
England
Charles Max Lichnowsky
Rifle Brigade
Germany
London
Prince Lichnoweky
Hia
Harwich
Ast Co
Tua
Prince Lichnowaky
Princesa
Dames Park
Wiram Edward Goschen
Berlin
Denmark
Willam
Edward Goschen
France
Paris
Jules Cambon
Movillzsion
Laron von Schoen
Sir Ralph Paget Goes Home From Callforda Voyage Planned
Sir Ralph Spencer Paget British undersecretary of State in charge of the American bureau of the foreign office left Callforda after a leave of absence. He proceeded to New York and will sail on the Mauretania for London. He is accompanied by Lady Paget and several Paget cousins.
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San Francisco
Ralph Spencer Paget
Foreign Office
Callforda
Cable
New York
Mauretania
London
Ralph
Lady Paget
Reginald
Artur Paget
Arthur Henry Paget
Gerald Chichester
Arthur Henry Chichester
Tenplerare
Boy Scouts Aid War Effort in Belgium and Europe
Dispatches report Boy Scout units aiding military operations in Europe including guarding bridges capturing enemy sales and planning to help harvest crops. Europe hosts about 350,000 Scouts with large numbers in Britain Germany Austria Hungary Poland and other nations. Older Scouts may serve as attendants orderlies and messengers to military officers but as individuals rather than as official Scouts.
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New York
Boy Scouts
Sales
Bel- Alum
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Poland
Baden Powell
Holland
Scandinavia
Belgium
Italy
Toland
France
Tussia
Turkey
Balkan States
Ludwig 8
Date
Mir Haden Powel
Dale
Clock of the Camondo Bequest to the Louvre Sparks Debate
The Camondo will to the Louvre preserves a 60 year exclusive suite for Count Isaac de Camondo’s art. The donated collection includes the Clock of the Graces, once linked to Falconet then reattributed to Pierre le Grand, and a rule restricting living artists entry.
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France
Louvre
Isaac de Camondo
Benet
Itlp
Army and Navy Changes of the Day
Leaves of absence and new postings sweep through Army units. Captains Rath an Averill Fulton Barton Weaver Burnham and Henry Allen named for duties abroad while Lieutenants N. Weaver and others head to New York Crooklyn yard and various posts for inspection, training and reassignment. Promotions follow in coast artillery and infantry with transfers to major, lieutenant colonel and other ranks. Assignments include studying Studebaker plant in South Bend and several arsenals, plus medical and logistics moves across Jackson Barracks Fort Sam Houston and Panama Canal Zone.
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Rathan K. Averill
Seventh Cavalry
James M. Fulton
Coast Artllery Corps
Robert M. Barton
Fifth Cavalry
James R, N. Weaver
Eighth Infantry
William P. Burnham
Asargement
Tenth Infantry
Porto Rico
Lofantes
New York City
Cxport
Crooklyn Navy Yard
Lisut
Henry T. Allen
Daniel W. Ketchlam
Charles A. Hedexin
James A. Tan
James A. Loban, Jr
Quartermaster Corps
J. Bayard
Schindel
General Staff
Robert R. Ralston
Corps of Engroamrs
Edward D. Ardery
Corps of Engineers
Harry F. Dalton
Elijah JB
Martindale, Jr
Commardery Corps
LE Vert Coleman
Coast Artillery Corps
Granville Sevier
John R. Boslat
Coast Artery Corps
William Gdavis
Pinjor
Thomas F. Dwyer
Rould F. Anderson
Wallace L. Clay
Heutenant
Armanea Department
Venten
Walter L. Clark
Joseph Z. Davidson
South Bend
Studebaker Corporation
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AL One
Meyer & Son
Middiebey-Marshall Qven Go
Milwaukee
Wis
Benjamin Young Company
Osh Wood
A. Stretch & Gro, Co
Dock Island
Itil
Ordnance Department
Stana Arsenal
Bugh LA F. Applewhite
San Francisco
Cot
Hospitel
Thomas J. Smith
Dance Department
New York Arsenal
N. Y
Oxfasnce
Balboa An Cristobal
Canal
Zone
Smith
Panama Canal
Cape Narold W. Jones
Medical Corpa
Jackson Barracks
Ceavalry
Mounted
Fact
Riley
Kans
Red Cross Aid Plan Receives Broad Support
State Department receives complaint about departing reservists leaving dependents in the U S and the Red Cross appeal for European relief funds draws hearty responses from governors mayors and business leaders. Holland accepts the Red Cross offer to send hospital units and a big ship is planned to aid distressed countries. an Associated Charities official cites married reservists abandoning families as a concern.
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Elties
Presidential Chambers of Commerce
Coarda
Orday Zitthé
American Red Cross
State Department
Red Cross
Holland
Red Cross Society
J. J. O'Connor
Associated Charities of
Minneapolis
O'Connor
Europe
Naval Orders and Ship Assignments in 1914
A list of naval officers and enlisted personnel with detachments and new assignments, including Lieut. Comdr. Bulmer to Pittsburgh and Oregon as executive at large, Lieut. Irwin to Dubuque, Ensign Doyle to Annapolis, and surgeons reassigned to hospitals. ships and stations named with ports such as Norfolk, Philadelphia, and Dubuque. Various vessels renamed and movements noted including the Jupiter to Puget Sound and the Somers to commission.
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Mawauees
Pittsburgh
Oregon
Ta Trwin
Sia de Luzon
Dubuque
Joaipe Bane
Isla de Luzon
van Leer Kirkman
Colorado
Milwaukee
W. E. Doyle
Maryland
Brown, Jr
Georgia
Virginia
N. A. Dunn
Neva Rospital
Philedeistin
R. W
CLARK
Pinkston
Bureau of
Oscépla
Key Weat
Guantanamo
Claytower
Washington
Hampton Road
Padugan
Argie
Vera Cras
Portsnouth
Kaneas
Vera Criz
Tamplen
Ammen
Boston
Chefoo
Amoy
Glacier
la Pas
Honotain
Warrington
St Bar Harbor
Jupiter
San Framaiso
Texas
Minnesota
God’ Loulatana
Mexico
Nawark
Chiesga
Raty Yard
Portamouth
N. H
San Francisco
Resbeen
Puget Sound
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Panama
Uneas
New York
Haropion Roads
Somers
Commissiov
Jason
Renerve
Appeal From National Suffrage Association Calls World War Protest
The National American Woman Suffrage Association issues an appeal to suffragists in 26 countries urging women to protest the European war. It argues war harms women and children, outlines sacrifices of motherhood and industry, and demands peace through reason and justice.
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National
Woman ‘Suffrage Association
United States
Lfe
Bath
Thia
Germans Taken as Belgium War News Reports Queen Acts as Nurse
Reports from Brussels describe German spies arrested at Ostend and in Antwerp. Albert's Palace is handed to the Red Cross, with the queen acting as nurse. Brussels citizens donate carriages and motors for wounded transport. hotels become Red Cross stations. Belgian volunteers join Red Cross efforts as patriotism rises amid the Liege fighting.
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Brussels
Belgium
Ostend
Antwerp
France
England
Liege
Albert
Red’ Cross Society
Red .Cross
Grman
Waterloo May Turn Tide Again in German Invasion
A New York August dispatch notes Belgium fears a German advance into the interior as Brussels recalls Waterloo and other battles on Belgian soil. The Belgian consulate reports patriotic Belgians offering aid. four fortified Belgian cities remain. London recalls Franco Prussian war openings as Germans mass near Longwy Thionville Metz and Luxembourg. History may be repeating itself as censor reports await.
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Waterloo
New York
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Gemappe
Leuze
Fleurus
Antwerp
Lormonde
Namur
Liege
London
Frederick
Kaiser
Lauter
Weissenburg
Frossart
France
Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
Longwy
Thionville
Metz
Marsla-Tour
Austria’s long struggle with Slavs feeds the Balkan crisis
A historical overview traces Austria Hungarian policy toward Slavic peoples from 1909 through the Balkan wars. It explains annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, German backing, the Albanian Prince, and the shift toward a triple entente. It notes Serbs’ resistance and internal Slavic dissent, with Austria facing multiple foes at home and abroad.
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Austria
Serv
Roumanian
Russia
Germany
Triple Alliance
Archduke Ferdinand
Servia
France
Great Britain
Balkan States
England
Balkans
Europe
Girls Held Up in War Zone Tour Planned escape
Three Washington College students Misa Winifred Cowan Nanette Brymidge Lodiae Parker and Mrs R K Borden with a teacher group were reported in Heidelberge awaiting return to the United States. The party planned to tour southern France Germany and England traveling from Washington by train. They were believed to have reached Paris before major military actions began and to be with the American colony there awaiting a chance to depart for home.
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Ashington College
Zona
Europe
Misa Winifred
Cowan
Iowa Falls
Nanette Brym
Idze
Searcy
Ark
Lodlae Parker
Paris
Washington Jyme
France
Germany
England
British Rulers Eat Simple Food As Economy Lesson
A Pisa Post report from London notes war news elevating mood while the government seeks price controls on essentials. King George and Queen Mary vow frugality at table. Commons members dine simply. Requisitioning of motors rises as buses run for mobilization. Lloyd George reassures on finances. bank rate to fall, pound and ten shilling notes to be used, mint to coin more silver.
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Apsctal
Pisa Post
London
Home Secretary
George
Queen Mary
House of Commons
Lloyd George
England
Paris Women Take Up War Time Work In City
Special Cable reports Paris moves to fill wartime labor gaps as women replace clerks in stores and run shops and cafes. Young girls sell underground tickets, women staff hotels, and small boys guard trains while motormen are too old for service. The shift, met with novelty, reflects the city’s effort to sustain essentials as many establishments close for lack of help.
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Washington Post
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Creationa
War Era Coal and Blocks on Contraband Classification
A 1866 Supreme Court style discussion outlines three classes of contraband goods in wartime. It notes inconsistent rulings, coal and provisions as contentious items, and that confiscation hinges on ownership of goods or ships, with hard questions to U S policy.
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United States
United States Supreme Court
Japan
Russia
England
Caring for Alley Children Two Vacation Bible and Industrial Schools
The Alley Improvement Association runs two summer vacation Bible and industrial schools for alley children. The northwest school meets in Shiloh Baptist Church basement with 234 students and eight teachers. the southwest school meets in St Monica’s Chapel parish hall with 50 students and four teachers. Lessons include sewing, dressmaking, weaving, carpentry, and Bible stories, with emphasis on manners, obedience, temperance, and kindness to animals. Closing exercises tonight at 8 in Bhiloh Baptist Church feature a musical program and essays on kingliness to dumb animals. awards will be presented. The southwest session continues for three more weeks.
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Shiloh Baptist Church
CG Street
Sixteenth
Southwest
St. Monica’s
P. EH
F ‘Street
Northwest
Bhiloh Baptist Church
Pehod
Candidates for Military Academy Appointments Announced
War Department yesterday announced candidates for appointments to the Military Academy at West Point. Named are J Adelbert Dennis of Rockford Illinois Paul Williams alternate. Richard B Wheeler of Edenton North Carolina Justus F Randolph Jr alternate of Washington Ohio Dudley P Turner alternate Canton.
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Military Academy
West
Point
War Department
Illinois
J. Adelbert Dennis
Rockford
Paul @ Willams
North Carolina
Richard B. Wheeler
Edenton
Justus F. Randolph, Jr
Washington
Ohio
Dudley P. Turner
Canton
Britain Proclaims Contraband Seizure Rules in War Time
The British proclamation lists absolute contraband items such as arms, ammunition, warships, aircraft, and gear distinctly military. Conditional contraband includes grain, forage, clothing, money, and vessels usable in war, with seizure allowed under wartime rules. The decree mirrors other powers' measures, affecting canal commerce and shipments to hostiles.
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State Department
Ambassador Page
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