Germans Advance as Allies Retreat in Western Front
German forces push toward Ostend and Calais while King Albert flees to France. British plan Belgian withdrawal as Boers revolt against England. Germans move west from Lille. Paris reports repulse on the left wing and Albert remains at the front amid near-sea maneuvers.
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King Albert
France
Belgium
England
Kaiser
Albert
Lille
Paris
London
Times
Ostend
Herce
Dixmude
Ypres
Dunkirk
von Kluck
Todas
Yavre
Feeneh
Bern
Ghent
Ostend Todas
Belgiu
Francs
Hagebrouck
Calais
Germany
the Aisne
Antwerp
Aisnie
British Affairs in Ostend Given to American Consul
The British consul at Ostend turns over affairs to American Consul Johnsen as Ostend is expected to fall to German forces. Dispatches say Great Britain’s telegraph and telephone with Ostend are cut. Ghent is held by the Allies and Bruges distant from Ostend is under Allied control. German advances threaten Antwerp and Ostend as Belgium and northern France endure a western push.
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Ostend
Johnsen
State Dipartaieet
Ghent
Bruges
Brussels
Belgium
Antwerp
Rebellion in South Africa Spurs Martial Law Decree
London dispatch reports a Boer revolt breaking out in South Africa during wartime. General Louis Botha imposes martial law across the Union to curb the uprising amid German sabotage allegations and Imperial governance concerns.
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London
South Africa
Buxton
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
Bombs Explode In Two Churches Amid IWW Threats
Dynamite blasts rocked St Patrick's Cathedral and St Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in New York, wounding one and shocking worshippers. The attacks followed IWW leader Tannebaum and his followers, once besieging St Alphonsus' last winter, vowing vengeance as police sealed off the scene and clergy urged calm.
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Washington Post
Fork
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Wirth Avenue
St. Alphonsus
Roman Wathdalls Church
West Broadway
Vil
Setect
St. Alphonsus’ Church
St Alphonsus’ Church
Frank Tannebaum
I. WW
Tannebaum
Hrother Prietland
Ostinledan
Russians Fall in Battle at Przemysl as German Lines Advance
Siege guns move from Antwerp to Vosges to reduce Belfort. French troops in trees and rifle pits resist the German thrust through the Argonne forest. Vienna reports victory claims amid heavy fighting with about 40,000 Russian casualties in the Przemysl area.
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Przemysl
Antwerp
Vosges
Belfort
Warsaw Faces German Occupation Threat Amid War News
The Polish capital Warsaw is reported as under threat from German forces and may fall soon. A British interest handover is anticipated if the city is captured, with Russians allegedly evacuating. Berlin dispatches note heavy fighting in the Argonne and Belgian prisoner counts, while Antwerp fires are being extinguished as German forces advance.
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Antwony
Berlin
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Vienna
Przemysl
Ilelland
Antwerp
Hoped to Seize Poincare in German Plan
Paris dispatch explains a rumored German scheme to capture Paris before removing French gold and securities. The plan targeted the Bank of France and other banks and proposed seizing President Poincare and ministers to extract a ransom, but the attack was abandoned when banks left Paris.
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Washington Post
Paris
Bank of France
M. Poincaré
German Ships in Baltic Patrol Strong Squadron
Paris dispatch reports a strong German squadron led by Prince Henry of Toussia cruising the land Islands in the Baltic. The force includes seven dreadnoughts several cruisers four torpedo boats and coal and repair vessels according to a Helsingfors message relayed by the Hav Agency from Petrograd.
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Paris
Prince Tlenry of
Toussia
Helsingfors
Hav
Petrograd
Prince Henry
Air Raid Fatalities Reported in British Raid on Düsseldorf
London reports four killed in a British air raid on Düsseldorf with two Zeppelins destroyed. Amsterdam correspondent notes casualties and wounded among the raid’s effects. The Post promises the most dramatic story of the year in next Sunday’s issue. Place your order for the paper.
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aAdy
London
Amsterdam
Wueseldorf
Baily Chronicle
Adysseldorf
Teuton Surprise for Britain
Rumors from Copenhagen claim Germany intends a major surprise for England as Kiel Canal secrecy and draped reports suggest secret firing tests. Dispatches allege a new heavy gun mounted on a dreadnought and canal closure to neutrals for practice, with sources described as influential.
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Washington Post
Copenhagen
England
Kielenuoal
Vate
Ixiel
Arizona militia mobilized at governor’s order
Gov Hunt ordered the Arizona National Guard to be ready to entrain at a moment’s notice as Mexican fire across the border continues. The Secretary of State notified War Department. border tensions prompt federal action inquiry.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona National Guard
Hunt
Naco
Carranza
Adolfo de la Fluerta
Corretary
Rafael Barbaran Capmany
Washington
Sonora
Wille
Aguascalientes
Panic at Ostend draws Belgian refugees to England
London reports a large exodus from Ostend as nearly 100000 Belgians are said to have landed or reached Folkestone and Dover seeking passage to Britain. Hundreds of wounded soldiers are among arrivals. Relief committees coordinate hospital space and care as fear of German advance grows. Continued on fifth page.
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London
Ostend
Folkestone
England
Dover
Belgium
Boston Players Face Smallest World Series Share Since 1910
The Boston and Athletics clubs split a reduced World Series pot. Boston receives $121,900.44 in total receipts with players at $75,140 and $2,813.10 per eligible man for six players, while Athletics allot $48,160.80 to its 14 players at about $2,041.65 each if divided evenly. Umpires get $1,000 each. total series attendance and profits are noted with final divisions to be determined.
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Boston
Athletics
Hkecause
National Commission
Braves sweep world series to take four straight
Boston wins the 1914 World Series by defeating Philadelphia 3 to 1 at Fenway Park. The Braves, who rose from last place in July, clinched the title in four straight games, the first such feat since 1900, while the Athletics faded. Captain Johnny Evers scored the initial run in game four as Boston outgamed and outpitched the Mackmen throughout.
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Philadelphia Americans
Fenway Park
Braves
Mackmen
Bostonians
Athletics
Philadelphia
National Commission
Providence
New York
Baltimore
Cleveland
Capt
Johnny
Evers
Shawkem
Connolly
Whitted
Schmidt
Barry
Schang
Shawkey
Rudolph
Murau
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Tennenbaum
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de Soto
Argonnes
Hoissons
Poincare
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Aland Islands
Pugeedorf
Laun UN
Britain
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Loyal Government Board
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Onnie Mack
George Stallings
William Penn
Mackien
Capt. Evers
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