Gold Shipped to Aid Americans in Europe From Tennessee
New York Aug 6 The armored cruiser Tennessee sailed at night carrying about 6 million dollars in gold to aid Americans in Europe as Treasury and Bank deposits go to international relief. North Carolina follows this voyage to overhaul Tennessee and assist officials abroad. Washington forms a relief board to distribute 2.5 million dollars authorized by Congress while bankers report plans to move funds to Paris and London.
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Hamburg
German Cruisers Dash to Safety Near Messina
Rome reports the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau, thought captured by the French, have arrived at San Salvatore near Messina. An officer says Breslau shelled Bona Algeria while Goeben bombarded Philippeville, as a British squadron pursued them.
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Consuls Urged to Respect U S Laws in New York
Dudley Field Malone collector of the port of New York gathered foreign consuls at the custom house and urged their honor bound cooperation to maintain U S neutrality. All promised to cooperate.
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Loading Millions in Gold on Cruiser Tennessee Speeds Across Sea
Armored cruiser Tennessee, commanded by BE P Jessop, departed New York with 6 million dollars in gold aboard to speed relief for about 150000 Americans held virtual prisoner in Europe. Merchant vessels and army transports will sail to Europe to repatriate Americans canceled from steamship service.
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President Wilson orders U S officers to avoid public war talks
The President instructed all active and retired army and navy officers to refrain from public comment on the military and political situation in Europe. A letter to Secretaries Garrison and Daniels urged officers to withhold any remarks that could invite criticism, stating it unwise for U S forces to speak on matters involving other nations.
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Prince of Wales Heads to Front Line With Grenadier Guards
The future king, officially announced to have a commission in the Grenadier Guards, will join the regiment as the war demands. He travels to the front with his unit to serve in the current crisis.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Converted Into Armed Cruiser
London August 6 The British admiralty reports that the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse has been painted black and converted into an armed cruiser with guns and a searchlight, based on reports from Iceland and Bider sailing from Bremerhaven.
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Millerand Asks A Lieutenancy In French Army
Berlin report denied that German troops in Belgian territory were compelled to retire. Former French minister of war Alexandre Millerand volunteered to serve as a lieutenant, the rank he formerly held in the French army.
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First Blood to British Destroyer in Mine Layer Action
London Aug 6 The torpedo boat destroyer Lance sank the Hamburg American Line steamer Koenigin Luise, fitted as a mine layer. Four shots wrecked the bridge and stern, sinking the ship in six minutes. Lance rescued 28 German crew. several wounded, two with arms lost, four with legs shot away. Koenigin Luise was 60 miles from Harwich when caught laying mines.
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Wireless Station Defies President by Sending Codes to German Warships
New York reports Atlantic Communication Company tower at Sayville Long Island transmitted coded messages to German warships off the coast. Messages allegedly came from Postal Telegraph and Western Union cable offices in the city. A German naval reserve member head of the company claimed lack of official notification of the president's order.
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Atlantic Communication Company
Sayville
Long Island
Postal Telegraph Company
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Naval Reserve of Germany
Uhlans Make Fatal Assault On Belgian Staff
German uhlans pressed into Liège area near Rue Sainte Foi last night and reached the Belgian general staff headquarters. Belgian troops brought the assault to a halt as shells wrecked and burned houses in the I Brensoux suburb.
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China Proclaims Neutrality Impacts Foreign Business
Peking Aug 6 neutrality declared in the European conflict. Fortification of German possession at Tsingtao continues while Chinese money withdraws from banks tied to Russia France England Germany and Japan. European and American journalists face transport and banking restrictions as Trans Siberian Railroad and steamship services tighten.
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Americans in France Volunteer To Serve in Republican Legion
Americans in France consider forming an American region to enlist with French forces. Paris reports many offers, including a prominent family with fourteen members in the army. General Victor Nichel notes the French army cannot yet use foreign volunteers due to mobilization.
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CRUISERS AWAIT PREY JAILS FROM PORT OF NORFOLK
The Mayflower anchors outside Cape Henry with authority to stop and search foreign vessels for contraband of war and is joined soon by Dolphin and a revenue cutter. Diplomats report German and British ships patrolling nearby as U S neutrality laws tighten controls.
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Port of Lisbon Crowded Amid War Supply Measures
Lisbon port crowded with vessels from European nations at war. Government actions ensure food and fuel supplies and maintain monetary circulation. Export of cereals has been permitted.
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Shell Pierces Liner’s Bow Near Mersey Entrance
Mongolian liner Allanner, arriving from Glasgow, enters the River Mersey area and is struck by a shell at her bow. The projectile penetrates the vessel causing damage but no immediate casualties reported. The incident occurred as the ship docked near Liverpool.
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Outbreak Fear Follows Signs of Chinese Revolutionary Activity
Tokyo reports signs of revolutionary activity in China heightening fears of a broader outbreak. Observers worry the European conflict may spark uprisings, drawing attention from officials in Tokyo on August 6.
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Copper mines curtail Ray district workers due to war impact
In Ray Arizona during August 6 unrest from the European war forced copper mines to cut staff by half. About two thousand workers faced layoff as Copper Queen and Calumet and Arizona smelters reduced wages by 10 percent and discharged five hundred men. Iron Mountain mine in Shasta? No, Mountain Copper near Redding California closed, 350 laid off, output down 50 percent, and Martinez smelter also shut.
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Senator Oliver Arrives in Paris with Lost Baggage
United States Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania and his wife reached Paris from Montreux with only the clothes they wore after their baggage registered through to London vanished. He noted that none of his clothing had been changed in three days and proposed a fleet may be needed to repatriate Americans, with cables to the President expected.
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Americans in Belgium Face Fears Amid Belgian Battlefields
Reports say many Americans may be trapped near the Meuse valley towns of Herve Pepinster Verviers Wise and Argenteau as German forces advance. Rail links at Pepinster are reportedly cut off hindering evacuation while hopes grow for protection and aid through diplomatic channels and Morgan led financial relief efforts.
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Close vote in Oklahoma gubernatorial race sparks tight contest
Oklahoma City August 6 3 percent of the estimated Democratic vote in Tuesday's primaries shows J B A Robertson of Chandler leading Robert L Williams of Durant for governor by 74 votes. Robertson credited with 26118 votes Williams 25389. Congressional totals remain in doubt across districts.
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