Forcing Russians Into the Swamps Campaign Turns to Winter
Allied observers in London report German and Austrian forces pressing Russians from Courland to Galicia. News notes a Lipsk storm, Russian capitulation near Olita, and 1 600 prisoners. Equinoctial storms feared to limit offensives as Hindenburg and Mackensen push in Pripet marshes and Dardanelles fighting persists.
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British ship Sir William Stephenson torpedoed by Uboat
London reports the British steamship Sir William Stephenson of 1540 tons has been sunk by a German submarine. The Newcastle registered vessel built in 1906 and owned by Tyne-Tees Steamshipping Co. is the day’s U-boat victory echoing fears of reduced submarine activity. Train and travel notices list a Baltimore and Ohio excursion from Washington with return options and dates in September.
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Berlin Reiterates Britain's Neutrality Denial in Belgian Case
Berlin replies to Sir Edward Grey asserting Belgium had fostered British military plans and thus violated neutrality. The Gazette notes the chancellor did not say Belgium sold neutrality to England but that documents show Belgium prepared to cooperate with Britain if German invasion loomed. Claims of Britain landing troops in Belgium without consent are cited.
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Cabinet plans to expand Russian government
The Daily Telegraph reports a tentative plan to enlargen the cabinet by ten members five from the duma and five from the empire council to modernize representation. A conference with duma leaders and ministers Krivoshein and Cherbatoff produced a tentative list of new popular cabinet members as cooperation between parliament and ministers is pursued.
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Turco Bulgarian Pact Signed Reported From Roumania
Athens reports a Turco Bulgarian treaty signed. Austro German forces push to restrict Romanian grain exports to Germany and Austria-Hungary to secure war material transit to Turkey. On the Serbian frontier near Orsova, about 126000 troops massed, though a Serbia attack seems unlikely while Greece and Romania are unclear.
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British Cabinet Attacked by London Military Critic
The Times military correspondent denounces the British cabinet for strategic drift amid Antwerp fiasco Dardanelles mistakes and poor munition supply. He says the fighting services criticize higher direction and that governance has lacked genuine strategic planning.
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Von Tirpitz Yields Germanys Policy For Peaceful Settlement
Berlin reports Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, architect of the U boat policy, favors friendly U S relations and favors avoiding a formal disavowal of the Arabic attack. He supports informal representations and awaits the submarine commander report to shape Germanys next move. The chancellor Dr von Bethmann Hollweg and others back a conciliatory line, with no official statement issued yet.
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Lansing
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London bills cheaper as pound hits new low
New York reports two dominant features in foreign exchange today English gold and American securities worth about 45 million dollars on hand to support the pound. The pound sterling fell to new lows around 4.61 to the dollar, a decline of 26 cents from normal. Prior days set fresh lows each session with 4.62 1/2, 4.63 8/8, and 4.64 last Thursday, as dealers seek relief and investors watch the rate closely. A tour book advertising new routes is also mentioned as now on sale.
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New York
Small disorders reported in Cape Haitien by Rear Admiral Caperton
Rear Admiral Caperton reported small riots in Cape Haitien last Saturday with few details. He noted order prevailed in most areas under American control. The gunboat Sacramento will join Caperton's squadron within a day or two.
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Murder of Mrs Leitner Linked to Private Detective Chief
In New York a private detective agency head, Samuel Leitner, reports his wife Mrs Sarah Leitner was killed in his downtown office. He claims two strangers fired five shots, fled, and that a revolver with empty chambers was found nearby. Leitner was arrested as the investigation continues.
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Toner
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Bert Myers
John Belmont
Theodore Miller
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Belmont
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Broadway
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Tures Capture Trenches In Anafarta Region Attacks Repulsed
Constantinople reports progress in the Dardanelles with the Turkish army saying stubborn Saturday attacks in Anafarta were beaten back. The counter attack recaptured trenches before the center, inflicting losses on the enemy while two days of fighting are described as comparatively small.
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Buaseans Win in Caucasus Amid Turkish Offensive Claim
A Petrograd report cited by The Washington Post claims Turkish forces advance on the coast while Russian troops suffer heavy losses. The official statement dated August 3 describes ongoing operations in the Caucasus with Russian defense forces facing the new offensive.
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Driving Russians Into Swamps Deny Belgian Neutrality
Today’s issue index lists reports on shifts in the Russian cabinet and submarine policy, British surrendering the Point, and a circumstantial note on the Mexican plot. Other items include a divorce, a murder involving a detective’s wife, and a feature on toboggan-era politics.
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Guard of Honor For Veterans
Woman Caught in Quicksand Near Roselle
Special to The Washington Post New York Aug 3 Mrs George Snell 62 missing eight hours found mired in a swamp near Roselle A posse of searchers came upon her in time to save her life crossing the marsh she struck quicksand and was drawn in unable to cry out for help
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New York
George Snell
Roselle
Fear Tales in Divorce Wife Demands the Children
Portsmouth reports a high profile divorce case over custody and alleged conduct by Dr Edward Cowles. Witnesses appeared as commotion at a Rockingham County court session. Attorneys and Chief Justice Pixe heard a conference with possible out of court settlement to avoid sensational testimony.
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Saw U Boat Chase Transport Off Bristol
Baltimore, Aug 30 The pursuit of a British transport by a German submarine was witnessed by Capt Mikkelsen of the Danish steamship Olaf as it arrived from Bristol England The transport was seen at high speed and fired upon the periscope of the submarine The distance between the vessels and the submarine periodically surfaced to observe the transport
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British yield point on order in council relief
Britain signals relaxation of the order in council to permit neutral port shipments of German and Austrian goods contracted before the effective date. The embassy will accept proof of ownership at Washington, easing clearance and aiding American importers, while London prepares a formal memorandum. Officials note informal talks have pressed for release of goods stranded at neutral ports.
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German policy on sinking Arabic welcomed in Berlin reports
Washington officials noted Berlin officials voiced satisfaction at a policy shift limiting German submarine torpedo attacks on peaceful liners without warning. Ambassadors Bernstorff and Gerard sent mixed signals as the US awaited formal Berlin assurances and an official naval directive.
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Count von Bernstorf
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Lansing
Berlin
Washington
Mexican Plot Nipped Revealed in San Antonio
In San Antonio 26 Mexicans were arrested amid a plan to incite violence against Americans and Germans. Police say three leaders were trapped after a street meeting where a speaker urged killings, as authorities prepared treason charges and federal custody for the suspects tied to the so called plan of San Diego to reclaim Texas.
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Tex
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Lancaster
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Mexico
Rio Grande
Betrothed in Aero and Wed Miss Hopkins and Thompson
New York Aug 40 Following an acquaintance begun in a breezy manner a proposal made and accepted in an aeroplane a thousand feet above the garth and a courtship of 20 days Miss L Bella Hopkins and Frederick Thompson were married last Wednesday in Yonkers Miss Hopkins gave her age and Mr Thompson said he was 32.
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