Five Liners Off With Reservists In Transatlantic Run
British orders kept two transatlantic liners from sailing as reservists were reported aboard the Olympic and Vaderland. Five ships did sail today carrying British, Italian, and French reservists including the Adriatic, Sant Anna, Columbia, Europa, and Minnehaha.
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Liverpool
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Sant’ Anna
Fabre Line
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Columbia
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Naples
London
British censors relax rules on addressed telegraphs
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports British censors have eased requirements by allowing messages to well known firms or institutions in England without street and number. The Great Northern Telegraph Company halted its cablagram service today, affecting Denmark Norway Sweden and the Far East.
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Alex Mans
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Americana
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Frank R. Metrary
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
England
Great Northern Telegraph Company
Standards of Inspection for Immigrants From Europe
Instructions have been sent to officials nationwide to discontinue sending aliens to New York and other Atlantic ports for deportation. Immigrants in custody at government expense will be released promptly if bond is available. New arrivals will be treated to reduce hardships to a minimum.
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United States
New York
Atlantic
Bishop Ingram to accompany army to front
London Aug 8 Bishop Arthur F W Ingram head of the London diocese and chaplain of the London rifle brigade announced he would accompany the troops to the front and follow them for at least six weeks.
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Liege Fallen Report Triggers German Joy in Berlin
Special dispatches report Berlin rejoicing at Liege's fall with the emperor sending a aide to announce the capture before crowds. Maasstricht notes fifteen wounded Germans claim Liege fortifications captured though others say Belgians retook fortifications. Brussels says communication to Liege cut off by noon with limited reach to Tongres.
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Germans Move Against Huy After Liege Defense
Brussels reports German forces withdraw from Liege after brutal three day assault. German crown prince leads 800,000 in forward move toward France, while Belgian, French, and allied troops hold forts near Liege and attack flanks. 200,000 French troops approach from Lille as armistice delays.
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Invading French Troops Capture Muelhausen Second City of Alsace
Paris reports French forces entered Muehlhausen, Alsace Lorrai ne’s second city with about 100000 residents and major cotton industry. German retreat followed after a fierce attack at Altkirch. locals celebrated by tearing frontier posts.
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German Torpedo Raiders Sunk Four Ships Report
New York reports private cables say German torpedo boats attacked British warships off the east coast of England in the Humbar waterway near Hull, sinking four ships while several German boats were lost. Other dispatches note Goeben and Breslau heading for the Adriatic and allied naval actions across Europe.
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Liege Forts Defied Modern Guns Says Official French Account
Paris reports an official French summary of August 3 to 5 actions around Liege. It says German losses reached 5,000 dead, 24 guns captured, and a general taken prisoner while German forces numbered 120,000 against 40,000 Belgians. Fort Evegnes remained unharmed with no Belgian casualties during bombardment.
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Denver Woman A War Death by Own Action
Mrs. James Macy of Denver Colorado committed death by her own hand during a nervous breakdown caused by privations while she was ordered from her sick bed in Antwerp. She arrived in London in serious condition and left behind her mother and child in Germany.
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Norway Sweden Peace Assured Reported
Stockholm via London reports Norway and Sweden have exchanged assurances to prevent hostile actions against each other due to the war.
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George quits as Kaiser’s Dragoon honorary colonel
London reports King George resigns as honorary colonel of the First Prussian Dragoons. The German emperor has not yet resigned as honorary colonel of the Dragoon Guards to the king.
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George
Dragoon Guards
Kaiser’s Nephew Reported Taken
Brussels Aug 8 The People says a nephew of Emperor William, a former cavalry commander, is believed among the many German prisoners of war and wounded.
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England Guards Waterworks After Threats
London reports guards are watching England's waterworks following threats of damaging the water supply by an incisor or saboteur.
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London
Austrians Burn Russian Towns Near Romanian Border
A Russo Romanian border region report says Austrian troops crossed the frontier today and burned several villages near Roumanian territory. The action occurred as forces pressed operations along the line, with details limited to the villages affected and the broad strategic movement reported from St. Petersburg via London.
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Italy Rejects Offers as King Declares Honor First
In Rome King Victor Emmanuel reportedly rejects German and Austrian appeals to join their alliance, declaring no offer will sell Italy’s honor. Queen Helena and children return to the Quirinal. London papers urge Italy to abandon neutrality and aid England and France. Malta calls reservists of 1889 and 189? to arms.
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Vila
Prices Expected To Rise Temporarily Says Redfield
Officials expect a general price increase due to the war but deem any rise unjustified and temporary. Secretary Redfield cautions that no reports confirm a broad wartime price spike and that any effect should not endure long.
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Vulcan Set to Sail After Cruisers from Norfolk
Norfolk veterans report that the naval collier Vulcan will sail Monday in the wake of the cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina, which carry gold for marooned Americans in Europe. The Vulcan will supply coal from Newport News for the cruisers.
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Newport News
Americans Held as Spies and Toursits Aid Efforts
United States officials moved to evacuate Americans abroad amid mobilization. France and Russia acknowledged the U S offer of good offices with Italy backing the plan. State Department considered chartering neutral vessels to repatriate Americans while exploring wireless diplomacy via the Tuckerton station for urgent Berlin Vienna communication. Naval radio experimenters at Tuckerton may assist if diplomatic channels close.
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