Prisoners and Horses Captured Near Dinant
Belgian and German forces clashed near Dinant south of Namur as French troops repulsed a German cavalry attack. The French captured hundreds of German horses and many prisoners while Belgian lines held, with officials reporting no large German fronts and Belgian positions entrenched to the north.
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Germany's artillery lack of effectiveness reported by Paris desk
London report from a Reuters dispatch says recent fighting in upper Alsace shows German artillery is inferior due to defective sighting. French shells caused heavy casualties, with one shell killing sixteen Germans in a trench, while many German shells failed to explode.
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Turkish Ambassador Denies Turkey Near War
The Turkish Ambassador to the United States A Rustem Bey denied reports that Turkey is near war. He released a statement saying Turkey will observe strict neutrality, citing a cable from the Turkish foreign affairs minister dated the 15th.
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United States
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Armies of Austria Moving Northward
Berlin reports the Austro-Hungarian forces advancing north along both banks of the Vistula River forming the boundary between Austria Galicia and Russian Poland as of August 16. The movement reflects a continued northward push by Austrian armies in the region.
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Austria
Galicia
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Portugal Boosts African Garrison and Naval Forces
A Lisbon dispatch reports the cabinet will strengthen the garrison in Portuguese Africa and increase naval power by arming merchant ships. The Aug. 16 message notes the government intends to expand military presence and maritime strength.
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Lisbon
Exchange Telegraph Company
Portuguese Africa
Bulgarians Proclaim Official State of Siege
London reports the official bul bureau stated this afternoon that Bulgaria has officially proclaimed a state of siege.
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Bulgaria
Austrians Evacuate Kielce and Chenoin After Cavalry Attack
St. Petersburg reports Austrian troops evacuated Kielce and Chenoin in Russian Poland on August 13 after a Russian cavalry assault dispersed about 800 Czech inhabitants of Sokal in Austrian Galicia who were aided by the Austrian Tenth Dragoon Regiment.
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Poland
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Austrian Galicia
Bandits slain after mountain siege. $15,000 stolen
In Hatfield McCoy country at War Eagle Mountain West Virginia, a nightlong battle ended with twelve bandits dead after a cave siege via dynamite. All but $1,700 of the stolen $15,000 was recovered. Posse leader Old Man Hatfield and Bad Anse Hatfield aided the pursuit as investigators captured a suspected accomplice.
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W.L. Burrell
John Tyler
Aud Rutherford
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Lonely Mountain Crags
Jim Hatfield
Anse" Hatfield
Hatefild
Germany Ordered to Surrender Kaichau and Withdraw Ships
Germany must hand over Kaichau and cede possession in China to Japan without compensation by September 15. Berlin has one week to accept terms, tied to the Anglo Japanese alliance. Nipponese officials urge calm while the American government assures protection of Chinese integrity and interests. Germany’s fortress would be returned to China, and Germany could send its fleet to Europe if England asks.
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Japan calls for unconditional German surrender in Far East
Japan urges Allied powers to withdraw German warships from Japanese and Chinese waters and to cede Kiauhau lease territory by September 15. If Berlin does not respond by noon August 23, 1914, Tokyo says it will take necessary action to address the crisis.
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Japan ultimatum to Germany sparks looming war in Far East
Tokyo issues an ultimatum demanding German warships withdraw from the Orient and Kiauchau be evacuated by August 23. Premier Okuma and Foreign Minister Kato press calm, pledge allied peace aims with Great Britain. Berlin, Washington, London, and Stockholm channels used to deliver the demand as speculation of war grows.
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London
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Japan Demands Germany Leave Kiauchau in Far East
Baron Chinda delivers Japan's ultimatum to Germany seeking withdrawal from Kiauchau. United States vows not to be drawn into the China dispute and will safeguard noncombatant interests while awaiting delivery confirmation. Britain, Japan align under Anglo Japanese pact to curb German control.
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