Cardinal Gibbons Speaks At High Mass Opening Catholic Societies
In New York on August 20 thousands gathered outside and inside St Patrick’s Cathedral for a solemn pontifical high mass opening the fifteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies and the sixty-first annual German Catholics convention. Cardinal Gibbons, papal delegate Farley, and Cardinal McCloskey feature among the dignitaries.
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American Federation of Catholic Societies
New York
United States
Brazil
St Patricks Cathedral
Federation of
Rome
Michael J. Lavette
Cardinal Gaspari
Ofatrte
Holy Father
Ooen
York
Cardinal McCloskey
Gibbons
Connell
Bonzano
Fartey
Gregory
Knights of Columbus
Bisbops
Monsignor
Cardinal Farley
Pittsburgh
St Patrick
Frey
Ed Echool
Social Scienc of
Mexico
Republic
Catholic Church
James Cardinal Gibbons
Madison Square Garden
Catholic Week
American Federation of Catholic Societiaa
Taking of Leipzig Redoubt Drives Spectacular War Drama
In August 1916 British forces in France achieved a dramatic breakthrough at the Leipzig redoubt, with two battalions left flanking the assault, heavy artillery, and a curtain of fire aiding a swift capture. German dugouts and tunnels proved formidable but surrender numbers mounted as the position collapsed. Garvin in the Observer argues a final victory requires sustained pressure and broader guns along all fronts, with end only possible through political unity and persistent effort.
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Garvin
France
London
Tae
Jull
Mornne
Pullmang
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Pogler
Martinpuich
Delville Wood
J L. Garvin
The
Observer
Tong
Bureaas
Teuton
Vostes
Atrain
Russian Plan To Win U S Rights Forfeited War Debate
London editors condemn U S neutrality after 1914 delay and say post bellum rights are forfeited if America fails to intervene. The Sunday Times argues only a strong, multi front pressure can crush Germany as the Great War drags on. A separate report details the drowning of Emiline Boudwin, 41, in the Potomac when a pleasure launch capsized near War College. Her husband and friends survived.
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London
Sunday Times
United States
United States of America
England
Germany
America
Potomac River
Emiline Boudwin
L Street
Anacostia
Washington
Georgetown
War College
Mia Boudwin
J EK Boudwin
Pennsylvania Railroad
City
New York
Mr Boudwin
Mra Boudwins
J Ellwood Boudwin
Potomac Electric Power Company
Misa Jane Boudwin
Boudwins
Winatead del
Philadelphia
New Zeppelins Reach Higher Altitudes, Cited as Safer
Berlin reports a naval officer who commanded a super Zeppelin says larger Zeppelins are harder to damage and now carry six hundred pound bombs more accurately reach targets in England. He notes improved British defense with searchlights and weather conditions affecting flight, while flights at high altitude are difficult to counter and traveling in Zeppelins is now considered safe.
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Berlin
la Large
United States
Farael
Moses
Loyalty to country and Providence Shape Nations
A patriotic address urges citizens to defend republics with unwavering loyalty, faith in elected rulers, and trust in divine Providence. It contrasts pessimistic forecasts of collapse with belief in a foundation of truth, justice, and righteousness guiding the nation from Washington to the present, invoking historic inaugural proclamations and enduring national spirit.
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Ges Whitman
Maso Peasley
Connie Acasto
Langtry details air raid that killed Derby favorite horse
Langtry recounts a Zeppelin raid over eastern England on August 7 as she describes seeing a blazing airship near Newmarket. Several horses were killed, including Lord Londonderry's Derby favorite, at a Suffolk track. The account places Langtry aboard the St Paul journey and notes the horse losses tied to the bombing.
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Lord Londonderry
New York
England
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Litan Langtry
Mra Langtry
Bomba
Newmarket
kUled
Petrograd reports Caucasian front action near Diarbekir
An Aug dispatch states Petrograd front units advance toward Diarbekir in the Caucasus. Troops clear a ridge west of the Bingledan Mountains and seize prisoners after driving the enemy from a mountain pass near Kadvykh. Further clashes occur southwest of Urmi Lake and around Uchnu.
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Diarbekrighting
Bingledan Mountains
Lake Nosykgel
Kadvykh
Urmi Lake
Uchnu
French remove civilians behind front near Verdun lines
Berlin reports that French forces have evacuated civilians from towns and villages behind the front in the Nancy Lunéville Baccarat and Saint Die sectors. Dispatches indicate the operations lie roughly along a line near the Franco German border about some miles southeast of Verdun.
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Verdun
Berlin
Sayville
Swias Preas
Overseas News Agency
Nancy
Luneville
Baccarat
Saint Die
No Spectacular Advance In Warfront Visit
Paris reports Gen Sir Sam Hughes Canadian war minister arrived after a week inspecting the British front. He warned there would be no spectacular rush and stressed relentless allied pressure will break the enemy. He said victory is not forecast but assured allied triumph. Canada is boosting artillery and shell production.
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Paris
Sam Hughes
Bomme
Canada
Taonzo battle eases with no major changes reported
Rors Aug 20 war bureau says fighting in the Taonzo area has temporarily declined with no important developments. Italian batteries replied to enemy fire in the Astico valley and on the Asiago plateau repelled small attacks near Castelletto and Monte Zebra. Rain and mist reduced activity along the Isongo front, while in the Plava area near Giobna our forces repulsed an enemy assault and took prisoners.
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War Office
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Asiago
Asas
Castelletto
Monte Zebra
Isongo
Nist
Plava
Giobna
Norman Angell Jailed for Refusing War Service
Berlin reports via wireless that Italian paper claims English writer Norman Angell was sentenced to 18 months hard labor after months' arrest for declining to participate in the war. The plea of conscientious objection was reportedly overruled by an English court.
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Berlin
Sayville
Norman Angell
Angelle
Germany Predicts Bumper Crops For Coming Year
A statement from the office of Adolph von Botocki president of the food regulation board says information now at hand gives assurance that this year's crops will exceed those of the last peace years and Germany is assured of supplies of all food necessaries for another year.
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Berlin
Sayville
Adolph von Botocki
Food Regulation Board
Germany
Sir Horace Tozer Dead in London Years of Service
Sir Horace Tozer KC M G former representative of the Quesnel land government in London is dead. He was born in New South Wales in 1844. He represented Queensland in London from 1898 to 1909. Under his direction the Australian National Art Gallery was founded in 1896.
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Brisbane
Australia
London
Sir Horace Tozer
Quesnelland
New South Wales
Queensland
Australian National Art Gallery
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