Fear for Gzar s Army Bay No News Is Good News
The piece notes British experts praising Grand Duke Nicholas for skillful Russian withdrawals along the Vistula front. It discusses Riga’s fate, potential Russian rearguard actions, and the prospect of renewed Russian supply, while war plans shift troops from Poland to France and conscription pressures rise in Britain.
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Belgium Riot Leaves Miners and Germans Dead in Mons Region
Reports from the Belgian coal field around Mons say German troops clashed with striking miners over food shortages. Four German soldiers and several miners were killed or wounded as civilians faced violent dispersal. Belgian troops were sent to the area amid widespread unrest in the Borinage basin.
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Chloroform Robbery Mystery at Paralyzed Doctor Home
A Baltimore woman awoke to a chloroform odor at 9 am in her home on Okt York road. Dr Gau Une, 60, paralyzed for weeks, lay unconscious while his male nurse Geverney Tarker also remained in a stupor. A pair of trousers with a pinned secured pocket contained $75, gold watch, and a gold breast pan. Police face a puzzling case as investigators weigh possible theft and foul play.
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Woman Wins 1 Million From Aunt Estate Suit
Special to The Washington Last Now reports Mrs Jule Watt Curtiss Lawrence won a federal court of appeals case against Charles E Little field administrator of Mary G Pinkins estate. The ruling reversed a prior decision allowing the administrator to withhold nonincome producing property proceeds and pay part of the proceeds to Lawrence. The aunt died in 1988. personal property valued at 700 008 and real estate around 5 000 090. Lawrence may receive 100 000 in arrears and plans retirement.
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Tarence
Veteran 70 Wins City In Bold Warsaw Breakthrough
Bavarian veteran Prince Leopold leads 70 year old forces in storming outer and lower Warsaw forts across the Vistula. Reports say Austro Hungarian troops encircled Ivangorod from the north after crossing bridges at night, cutting lines to the capital and signaling a decisive victory.
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Kaiser Seeks Polish Autonomy Plan at Berlin Cabinet
Rotterdam August The Courant reports Kaiser will host a Berlin cabinet conference with heads of German states and Austrian archdukes to discuss proclaiming Poland a semi autonomous state under joint German Austrian Polish rule. Proposals trace to Piotrkow Polish congress and mirror Russian autonomy hints. Warsaw outcome could decide Poland’s status in the war.
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Ivangorod Forts Declared Useless by Russia
Petrograd reports Russia rejects Austrian claim of victory at Ivangorod. Official statement says brick fortifications failed to meet modern warfare, siege proved impossible, and garrisons drew back after destroying concrete baggex, bridges, and crossing to the right bank of the Vistula.
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Dynamite Found Aboard White Star Steamship Arabic
A stick of dynamite was found aboard the White Star Arabic before it sailed for Liverpool on July 28. The stewardess discovered it between hot and cold water pipes, wrapped in newspapers. it was deemed highly unstable and was destroyed after police and ship officials notified them. Twelve Americans were aboard, and a full cargo search was conducted with no further dynamite found. The ship arrived safely in Liverpool at 4 p m. A separate dispatch notes diplomatic efforts in Nish to avoid friction among Balkan states and push toward an entente among Bulgaria Romania Greece.
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Russia Crushed Says Berlin Paper Sees Poland War Ending
Berlin Tageblatt reviews current Poland front noting Moscow unlikely to renew a major offensive soon. Major Marapt says Russian defense will collapse once counterattacks begin due to inadequate rifles and machine guns and doubts any army reorganization during the war.
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British consul quits Riga under American protection
London August 6 telegram reports the British consul at Riga the Russian seaport evacuated by civilians has been put under American protection per Petrograd Reuters Telegram. The dispatch states women are replacing sailors on Volga River steamers amid the upheaval.
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Probable U Boat Victim Midland Queen Sunk After 74 Hours
A British steamer Midland Queen sailing from Sidney to Gangow was sunk on Tuesday. The 22 crew members and the chief officer’s wife and child were rescued after 74 hours in open boats. The exact sinking details and location are not disclosed following a Royal Navy policy to withhold water area specifics. It is believed a torpedo from a German submarine caused the loss.
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Russian Press Hopeful on War After Warsaw Evacuation
Petrograd dispatch reports that Russian newspapers unite in optimism after Warsaw evacuation. They say Russia will press to a victorious end while the army remains intact, signaling confidence in the military future.
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New general at straits as Gouraud leaves post
Parle reports French war office says Dardanelles operations show no major developments since early August with intermittent artillery and aviator activity. Gen Barrali named commander in chief of the army of the Minant replacing Gen Gouraud, who was wounded in May and reportedly lost an arm.
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Opposition to Landsturm Calls Faces Factory Resistance
Private Berlin reports indicate the untrained landsturm ages 42 to 46 are met with strong opposition in various towns. Manufacturers, meeting with military authorities, have previously blocked calls, while Rural districts have seen limited mobilization. Russia takes church areis big onex.
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Riga Flights and Baltic Exodus Describe City Exit
Ten thousand people have been departing Riga for four weeks, with residents busily moving large church bells and other heavy items. The scene reflects wartime disruption as communities evacuate and safeguard sacred objects amid upheaval, including reports of monumental bells and related tasks in the Baltic capital.
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Man swindled out of 2000 in Washington horse hoax
Special to The Washington Post reports Patrick J Sullivan a Washington bartender was defrauded of his life savings in a horse race hoax. A man named David Frohman lured Sullivan to Philadelphia then to Cogan City and finally to Pittsburgh promising vast winnings while draining his funds. Police corroborate Sullivan’s story as he awaits relatives funds to return home. In other news the Milwaukee Eagles won first prize in a 3000 dollar ritual demonstration in Spokane and Helena bested Milwaukee in a separate event.
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British Captain in Far East Quit to Serve in Ranks at Battle Front
British Army notes a Captain in the Far East resigned to rejoin as a private at the front. H. Smart of the Pitty Bikhs is cited in a contemporary report. the Gazette records his unexplained absence, and claims his actions stemmed from a wish to fight in France. He enlisted as Thomas Hardy in the Royal West Surrey Regiment and fought May 17 at Fes tgber, earning a hypothetical Medal for Distinguished Conduct had he survived. Smart, though dead, was restored to his captaincy.
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British Draft Upheld Conference With Premier
War Minister and Prime Minister Asquith meet for the third time in four days to consider conscription as a method to build the army. Uncertainty lingers over potential German movements in the east and possible stigma attached to enforced service.
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War Cabinet Faces Possible Parliament Debate on Conscription
London reports Lord Kitchener met with Premier Agnew and other ministers as cabinet advisers debated conscription. A transcribed spinet report suggests the cabinet may back conscription before Parliament reconvenes on September 14, but no official statement has been issued. Strong opposition within the cabinet is noted, though Kitchener appears to have secured wide support.
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Warsaw Fortifications Hold Against German Assault
Berlin reports Warsaw forts undamaged restrict German aims while Ivangorod defenses fell to Russian retirement moves. Russians evacuated Warsaw stores, seeking to shift strategic base to Novogeorgievsk as Germans press from three sides toward the Narew River.
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Russians in South Poland Facing Capture in Flooded Retreat
Austrian Army Headquarters reports heavy rains flood roads in southern Poland. Russian forces retreat between the Vistula and Vistula rivers are confined to limited routes as marshes push water upward. Troops face increased isolation and casualties while counterattacks fail to delay German and Austrian advances, with many prisoners expected.
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Fall of Warsaw Seen Shaping Europe War Outlook
London critics say Warsaw's capture could free Austro German forces for other fronts and influence six months of fighting and allied politics. Some expect a renewed German push toward Paris or Italy, while others cite possible Russian operations or strikes along the Odessa line. The political impact outweighs immediate military gains, as Balkan neutrals waver.
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Italian Airship Bombards Pola Then Sinks With Loss of Crew
Special Cable from Rome reports an Italian dirigible bombarded Pola on the Adriatic, then fell into the sea with three officers and three men lost. Authorities say the cause of the crash is unknown, but a Austro-Hungarian shell is suspected. Alpine troops are advancing in the Cor devele valley toward Lang Paeg, more than 8,000 feet above sea level, taking Austrian trenches after a dawn assault.
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Forcing sword in Russia echoed in speech at Bangor
Lennan argues to 10 000 Welshmen at Bangor that Britain must aid Russia as Warsaw falls. David Lloyd George notes anxiety in the east and praises Russian regeneration while warning enemies. He says Austria and Prussia are forging a sword that will destroy their own armies.
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Ireland to Make Munitions in Dublin Area
London reports the ministry of munitions will run a large scale munitions program in Ireland. A representative will reside in Dublin and oversee Ireland as a munition producing area, organizing production operations.
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Directum I and William Pacers Set for Cleveland Showdown
Arrangements were completed for two harness races at the North Handall track in Cleveland on Monday August 1. Directum I and William, pacers, will meet, while Peter Volo and Lee Ixworthy, trotters, are also slated to race.
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Germans Seize U S Ships Llama and Wico
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DROWNS TRYING TO SAVE GIRL AT COLONIAL BEACH
Abraham Oscar a year old sales man in Bake and Co’s sporting goods department drowned while bathing with his fiancée Miss Dorothy Abramson of 1001 New Jersey avenue northwest at Colonial Beach. The accident occurred about 3 PM as Oscar tried to rescue Abramson who had sunk for a third time. Oscar could not swim and went down after entering the surf. Abramson was brought to shore but Oscar remained underwater fifteen minutes before help arrived. Oscar’s body was sent to Washington yesterday. His parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Oscar, a brother Jerome, and sisters Esther, Helen, and Mrs Rosenberg survive him.
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