Germans Massing in Force Press Allied Lines in Belgium
Body of dispatches reports German forces massing for a renewed push against Allied positions in Belgium. Casualty figures reach about 15,000 dead, with advances described near Bramont Circy and Avricourt. Bavarian corps noted to be routed as German drive continues into the Upper Vosges. General Von Deimling is reported wounded at Thann. French troops occupy Upper Alsace again. Allies state readiness to wage decisive combat.
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Landwehr
Millions of Men to Fight on Line Extending 266 Miles
Official dispatches report a French offensive movement along the line from Sarrebourg to Taurineville extending through Alamont Cirey and Avricourt with heavy night actions. A German standard was captured and the Germans retreated with many casualties and prisoners as French forces push toward upper Vosges.
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Tuneville
Cirey
Avricourt
Great Allied German Battle Foretold From Basel To Maastricht
An official French war communication outlines the upcoming great battle between German and Allied forces. It describes an unprecedented front of 400 kilometers, the extended lines from Basel to Maastricht, and the unpredictable ebb of gains as commanders seek decisive points. News of definite results is not expected for eight days or more.
Great Battle Looms On Frontier Across 250 Miles
French troops push on from Luneville to Sarrebourg in a major offensive. Bla mont Circy and Avricourt recaptured, Thann retaken, and German commander Glen von Deimling wounded. War ministry signals a large battle from Basle to Maastricht with millions involved. Germany accuses France and Belgium of war, threatens retaliation against nonuniforms. U.S. weighs neutrality and loans, and Tennessee arrives in Europe with aid funds. Austrian ships guard Pola as coast mined. Tennessee due Sunday.
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Europe
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Tennessee
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Kaiser's Troops Envelop Left Wing at Liege Forts
Ongoing August fighting continues as German forces press to encircle the opposing army at Liege forts. Belgian cavalry remains active around Hasselt as battles persist in the region.
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Liege
Hasselt
Belgians Rely On Bayonet and Cannon In War Update
A chaotic dispatch from London details German efforts to envelop allied forces as French and Belgian artillery gain advantage. Reports cite Belgian and French successes near Liege and in Alsace Vosges valleys, with German losses rising and communications deteriorating. A Wisconsin tragedy follows, where Julian Carlton killed Mrs Borthwick and others in a house fire, wounding many before surrendering, while authorities search the state for him.
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Bandits Kill Lawmen and Steal Mine Payroll in West Virginia
Williamson West Virginia Aug 15 bandsmen killed three guards and stole 15000 from Glen Alum mine payroll. A posse pursued the outlaws on War Eagle Mountain and two were killed with several deputies wounded. Names of slain officers listed, while the remaining outlaws, including Mel San some Harvey Herter and Bud Elswick, held a cave stronghold as dynamite was prepared to be sent for.
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Bud” Elswick
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Mortimer Hat
King Albert Replies In Brief to Kaiser Threats
King Albert has admitted receiving telegrams from the Kaiser demanding surrender of Liege forts. He replied simply "Try" in every message, signaling defiant stance amid the threat of force. The note mentions Asheville and an upcoming return on Friday, August 28.
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Washington Post
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Kanaer
Liege
Cossack Honored for Single Handed Killings in War
Special Cable from St. Petersburg reports Khutchkof, a Cossack, credited with killing eleven Germans single handed. He received the First Order of St. George for military service after being wounded fifteen times. He is recovering in Vilna hospital.
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Washington Post
St. Petersburg
Khutchkof
Vilna
Japan Ready to Fight Warns Citizens in Tsingtau
Reports from Tsintsin and Paris on Aug 15 claim Japan plans to declare war on Germany, withdraws Japanese business from Tsingtau, and acts to honor treaty obligations with Britain. US officials say Japan has not sent a note and aims to uphold justice while urging peace in the Orient.
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Orient
Austria and Italy Near War Over Army Route
Rome August 15 Italy and Austria stand on the brink of a serious rupture after Italy refused to permit four Austrian army corps to cross Italian territory to reinforce Germany in Alsace. Austria based its demand on treaty interpretation while Italy vowed to preserve neutrality at all hazards.
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Italy
Austria
Alsace
German Wounded Arrive at Moscow Tolstoi Offers to Serve
German wounded are arriving at Moscow and receiving care. Tolstoi and several family members including his widow have offered to serve the government for Red Cross or related work. Austrian and German consuls have left Riga. A semiofficial note denies Armenian district sackings and massacres of Mussulmans.
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Red Cross
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Reuter
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