Russians in New York Honor Russian Ambassador at Cathedral Service
About 7,000 Russians in Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx gathered at Holy Russian Cathedral East Ninety Seventh Street to honor Ambassador Bakhmeteff and Mme Bakhmeteff. Diplomatic staff in full dress, consuls general, and clergy joined in a blessing for the Russian arms and for Slavic peace as Bishop Alexander and Bishop Sebastian led prayers.
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Hig State
Histon Alexander
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Sebastian Dasogdtieh
Alesander
Austra
Mme Bakhmeteff
Klas
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Park Jasenne
Distances to Cover in European War Table of city distances
A wartime table shows distances between major European cities, highlighting the vast logistical challenges for land, sea, and air operations. Distances cited include Berlin to Paris 875 miles and Berlin to Moscow 1,269 miles, with other routes such as London to St Petersburg 1774 and Paris to Moscow 1843 miles. An incident in Baltimore reports a crowd reacting to a Russian ambassador arrival and a lone arrest for leaflet distribution amid a large Russian church service supporting the war effort.
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Berlin
Paris
Vienna
Moscow
St. Petersburg
London
Hamburg
St Petersburg
Viennna
Warsaw
Viennia
Siege
BATTLE LINES DRAWN IN ALSACE AND EUROPEAN TENSION
Report from Europe describes allied and central powers tensions with France planning large paper money issuance, Russia expanding ruble issuance, and British naval news awaited. London remains calm yet eager for updates while Kaiser’s ships ride out Baltic danger as war funds and gold hoarding rise.
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Europe
London
France
Russia
French Advance Flawless Capture of Aloase City Reported
Russian forces push into Austrian Galicia and enter Austrian territory near Prussia as French commanders execute large flank moves through Alsace Lorraine. Reports from Washington post a German trap theory scouted while French forces near Muhlhausen shift toward Basel. Officials foresee a major Belgian battle within weeks as Kaiser's troops fall back.
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French Troops Seize Kolmar Near Strassburg
Paris reports unofficially that Kolmar 40 miles southwest of Strassburg in Alsace Lorain has been occupied by French forces. Kolmar a 30 000 population city on the Sill River is near Muhlhausen and was ceded to France in 1697 and restored to Germany in 1871.
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Kolmar
Strassburg
Alsace-Lorraine
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Muhlhausen
France
Great War Provoked by Austria Speech Sparks Russian Duma
Russian Foreign Minister M Sazanoff blamed Austria-Hungary for provoking the war in a duma speech. He asserted Russia would not bear responsibility, noted Belgian bravery and Allied support, and said Germany could have stopped Austria with a word. Resolutions of confidence passed and war funds were authorized. An imperial adjournment until February was read.
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Germany
Forts Not Taken Belgian and Allied Armies Readied to Attack
Brussels via London August 10 The general staff reports German troops tenuous advance as French forces push south of the Meuse. French Belgian and British troops coordinate a new offensive across Belgium while Liege's defenses grow stronger. Luxemburg reports German reconnaissance as Belgian citizens rally, with volunteers joining the army and trains filling with new recruits.
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Cholera Among Troops in Servia Reported
Budapest Aug 7 delayed in transmission reports word eight from the Balkans that cases of cholera have appeared among Servian and Austrian troops in Servia.
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French Attack German Colony in West Africa
London reports French troops from Dahomey have entered northern Togoland, the German colony on the west coast of Africa, the southern portion seized by Great Britain yesterday.
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Dahomey
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Germany
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Great Britain
Belgian Commandant Marchand Dies in Liege Ambush
Special Cable reports Commandant Marchand sacrificed his life saving General Leman at Liege. A party in armored cars, misidentified as English, entered the commander's HQ. Marchand, suspecting treachery, shouted at the intruders and closed the door to Gen Lemans office, where he was shot. His brave act led to the killing of those responsible.
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U S To Be Their Refuge Amid European Troubles
Secretary of Labor Wilson declares all admission applicants will be treated ordinarily. Montreal immigration chief wired for guidance as Germans and Austrian subjects in Canada seek U.S. entry. Secretary Watson orders normal processing and proper handling of rejected cases. A Labor Department agent reports on enforcing policy for Kronprinzessin Cecilie evacuees at Bar Harbor and Ellis Island.
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War chaos in Berlin trenches into harvest disruption
The Berlin crisis continues with wartime strain as harvests ripen while transport collapses. Trams crowd, luggage piles reach thousands, portmanteaus number 7,200 in Berlin alone, and families rush back from holidays. Cabs and taxis halt. horses are conscripted to aid the army.
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Berlin
Bulgar's Leader Joins Russians in War Effort
Gen Radke Dimitriefse once Bulgarian army commander and now minister at St Petersburg telegraphed his resignation to serve as a volunteer in the Russian army. The note comes from Sofia via London dated Aug 9.
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Bulgaria
London
Radke Dimitriefse
Turkey
St Petersburg
Germans Warn Noncombatants of Reprisals for Firing on Troops
Berun via London reports a German official statement accusing Belgian civilians near Liege of aiding the fight against Germany. It says wounded doctors were fired on from ambushes and that French frontier residents opposite Metz fired on German patrols. The note suggests possible mixed nationalities in industry districts and warns that if France and Belgium pursue war against German troops, civilians will be held responsible. The German position asserts troops may take exceptional measures in self defense.
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London
Liege
Metz
France
Belgium
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Washington Refugees Register With U S Relief Committee in London
Washington refugees listed as registered with the American citizens relief committee in London include Clara Burroughs Florence Butler Mug h Cassiday Arthur Browne Madeline Davis and others from Washington Baltimore and Johns Hopkins era. The roster names Misses Burroughs Butler Browne Davis Browne De Bilin Droop Evans Bergland Blossom Courtney Jenkins and several Duvalls and Fabers.
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U. S. Relief Committee
London
Gable
American Citizens' Relief Committee
Washington, D. C
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Zaillan Burroughs
Florence H Butler Mugh
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Browne Madeline Davis
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Amelia de Bilin Agnee Droop
Frank Evans
Baltimore
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E Bergland
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Blossom Thoma Courtney Jenkins
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Ard
Daniel Broderick
K Ant
John Welks Brown
Ethel Browne
Emi Deans
Dunning
Hobart Duvall
Mary , Duvall
Avelina Earls
Abraham Faber
Organizing Canadian Army Division Under Duke of Connaught
Ottawa announces that the Duke of Connaught will personally supervise organizing the Canadian army division for overseas service. Concurrently Niagara Falls Forts Fourth Regiment St Catharines Nineteenth Second Dragoons Hamilton called to guard the Wetland Canal and ordered to Val Cartier near Quebec for mobilization. The first contingent, about 21000 men, may sail to England or France within ten days, with roughly 4900 assembling at Val Cartier as a nucleus for a second contingent.
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German cruiser coals at Porto Rico docks amid consul protest
The German cruiser Karlsruhe arrived at Juan, Puerto Rico to coal supplies from Haitian waters. French and English consuls protested to Ges Arthur Yaeger, saying the vessel had no right to coal. The captain claimed rights under a presidential proclamation to refuel enough to reach Hamburg. The governor declined interference. coaling continues and an attack by rival cruisers is anticipated.
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Caillaux Joins French Army As Treasury Inspector
Paris reports that Joseph Caillaux, premier, has joined the French army and has been attached to the treasury department as inspector of finance management.
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Kaiser heads to firing line in Alsace frontier
Rome dispatch reports Emperor William II may have departed Berlin by motor car toward the Alsatian frontier. The item notes circulation of the possibility of his presence at the front, reflecting wartime mobility and strategic posture.
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Carpentier Joins Army to Hurl Bombs From Aero
Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe has volunteered for the army and is assigned to the aviation corps at Saint Cyr He will study aviation and go to the front starting as a bomb thrower then pilot Col Marchand ber af Fashoda recalled to active service Bollett and Rigal auto racers have volunteered as chauffeurs to General in chief Jofre Duval Arnoua municipal councilor of Paris has gone to the front with his present Milerand former war minister serving as lieutenant
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Carbajal May Avert Clash Amid Envoy Talks
Mexico City Aug 9 The cabinet met two hours to discuss the revolution affected local conditions. At adjournment President Caral Dominguez received Robles Dominguez envoy for Gen Carranza and Elpe Contreras envoy for Gen Zapata. Diplomatic corps called, reporting the situation much improved and a peaceful transfer highly likely. Late tonight Zapata entered into a formal armistice with the government.
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Large Turkish Forces Advancing Toward Thracian Frontier
Report from Athens via London notes large Turkish forces concentrating along the Balkan frontier toward Thrace. Troop movements are reported near Sulganan territory by the Merlis River, with indications of potential Bulgarian involvement.
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Athens
London
Thrace
Saltanae
Sulganan
Fereikinipy
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Argentine President Roque Saenz Pena Dies
Buenos Aires reports the death of Dr Roque Saenz Pena long ill as president of Argentina. Dispatch notes extended illness and confirms the death occurred in Madrid on August 9. Multiple details reference the Argentine Republic and international coverage.
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Spain
Buenos Aires
Roque Saenz Pena
Republic of Argentina
Monocle Awe Among Albanian Troops
London reports a dramatic tale as aristocrat Armstrong returns from Albania with a field gun in action against rebels. Besieged capital, Prenk led 200 men and a single gun. Armstrong and his monocle inspired awe as soldiers, unfamiliar with the eye piece, aimed the weapon. The monocle's role remains misunderstood.
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Moret
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Prenk
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