Fort Namur Holds as Claims Clash Across Front
German and Allied accounts diverge on Namur and Alsace. Berlin asserts all Namur forts taken while Belgians claim success against Russian advances. London reports Namur forts still hold and German forces before Namur. The Crown Prince’s army defense and upper Alsace positions are also cited in conflicting statements.
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Associated Press
Sayville
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Azar
Longwy
Luxemburg Lordar
Upper Alsace
Reolmar
Battle Report From Krasnik and Namur Fronts
Berlin reports a massive Russian advance toward Prussia while Belgian forces halt a German southward push at Namur. French troops repulse the crown prince’s army as Belgian operations relieve pressure on Meghlin and Brussels, with Namur forts holding despite bombardment.
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Antwerp
Penis
Meghlin
Brussels
Namur
Congress Takes Up Philippine Independence Bill
Washington D C Aug 27 The house rules committee discussed legislation to grant independence to the Philippines once a responsible government is established The Jones bill would broaden self-government declare U S support for independence replace the Philippine commission with an elective senate and grant veto powers to the governor general and president Support is said to come from President Wilson Secretary Garrison Manuel Quezon and Filipino leaders
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Philippines
House Rules Committee
Jones
Virginia
Congress
Philippine Commission
Wilean
Garrison
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Resident Commission
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sunk off Africa by British cruiser
London reports the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, once a North German Lloyd liner, sunk off the west coast of Africa by the British cruiser High Flyer. The vessel, 626 feet long with a 66 foot beam and 14,344 tons, had been converted to an armed cruiser and patrolled for British merchantmen since the war began.
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London
High Flyer
Diovd
Sit
Haseen
Paris Prepares For Siege In Wartime Measure
Paris officials including War Minister Alexandre Millerand announce steps to fortify the city. Plans aim to place Paris in a position to withstand an attack, with daily meetings to consider developments and possible phases of an entrenched capital.
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Parviz
Paris
Oiiter
Alexandre Millerand
M. Millerandt
War Office
Socialist Party Rallies 10. Id Frange in War
Paris details mass political shift as Jules Guesde and Marcel Sembat join the Socialist leaders of France in the cabinet. They pledge to defend the nation while opposing party involvement in government and emphasize solidarity among workers and nations amid rising tensions.
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Jules Guesde
Marcel Sembat
Socialists of
France
Jean Jaures
Altho
Guesde
M. Guegg
Paris
Europe
Workmen's Party
Ambitious recall and war news from August dispatches
The bulletin cites Baron Muller de Saintgorgy being recalled in London. Reports from Kayovatz Servia claim Austrian forces evacuated Sanjak of Novipazar. U S notes confirm eight Zeppelin drops in Autyerp killing and injuring civilians. German troops retreat in Mazuren after Russian victory. 100 cannons captured. Austria severes diplomatic relations with Japan. three British warships patrol the Gulf of Mexico.
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Havas
K T Kayovatz
Servia
Sanjak
Novipazar
Parix
War Office
Mazuren
East Prussia
Italy expected to oppose Austria in looming European war
Washington dispatch reports growing belief Italy will join the conflict. Confidential state department advices note Italy planned to mobilize its army but not yet decided on sides. Proximity to the war zone and bitter Italian Austrian hostility complicate neutrality. If aligned with England France and Russia, Germany and Austria face a serious setback.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Oceana
New York
State Department
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Austria
Italan
England
Fran
Russia
Huerta Lands in Santander Spain on Way to Austria
General Victoriano Huerta, recently Mexico's provisional president, landed from a steamer at Santander Spain via London Ave at 11:35 a.m. He will proceed shortly to Austria.
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Santander
Spain
London
Ave
President Wilson to take a short vacation
Washington reports President Wilson will depart for Cornish New Hampshire for a brief respite from summer duties. He plans to stay until Monday or Tuesday after urging by his physician Dr Cary Grayson and friends. In Iowa, 30 year old Arthur Cummings was arrested and held for investigation in connection with Coax murders at Nine Island, Tennessee, following a Chicago detective agency request.
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Cary Grayson
Cornish
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Ors Moines
Arthur Cummings
Atte
Ilice Nere
Co+ ax
Nine Island
Union
Chicago Detert
Belgian riflemen hold Germans at bay three days
Paris reports 360 Belgian riflemen in Merbes-le-Chateau near Mons walled off advancing German forces for three days. A German spy in Belgian disguise revealed a route, allowing German troops to strike. All but two villagers were killed during the action.
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Telgee
Merbes-le-Chateau
Mons
Treir Reer
Embargoes in Foodstuffs Would End War Claim
New York officials and industry figures urged an American embargo on wheat and other staples to halt the European war. John Doe activists and district attorney questioned witnesses about ceasing exports, with Warner and Zabrincki arguing the U S could sell flour abroad at gold prices while prices fall at home.
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Europe
Whitman
John Doe
Meaddoo
America
James Ward Warner
New York Produce Exchange
Geo. Zalwingki
Minneapolis
Zabrinak
United States
France
England
Greece
Turkey
Zabrincki
Warner
Mr. Warner
Omnion
Germans Reach Closer to Ostend Through Lille Roubaix
Ostend dispatch cites German advances toward the Belgian frontier as Lille Roubaix and Valenciennes fall under threat. Belgians warned Lille may become undefended after evacuation orders. gendarmes disarmed, factories moved, arable crops removed. Lille Valenciennes Roubaix lie within 30 miles of Lille, featuring a major fortress, arsenal, and barracks. French reservists reportedly hold Lille. Valenciennes remains a key manufacturing hub and military site.
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London Daily Express
London
Lille
Roubaix
Taleneiennes
Valentiennes
Une
Faris
Ren Haix
Tris
Manufacturipg
Valenciennes
General French Reports British War Prospects Improve
London reports in the house of commons that Field Marshal Sir John French, commander of the British Expeditionary Forces, said his troops fought well and he regards prospects as favorable for the impending battle against German forces.
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Frsi
Reichs Anzeiger
Lehmann
Foreign Ministry
Unte-Juuua
Auccert
Paris
Belgium
Lar- Taine
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Field Marsh
John French
French
Peety
Colliers' Editor Mortally Sick
New York August 2. Robert J. Collier publisher still sleeping after arrival by special train from his summer home. Ambulance and physician met the train and conveyed him home. He remained unconscious and unable to be roused through the afternoon.
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New York
Robert Jollier
Tanquel Lake
Tim
Tie
Japan extends operations into the South Pacific near Guam
Washington reports Japan has extended its war efforts into the South Pacific, near Guam, with a possible seizure of Yap in the Caroline group to control German wireless and cable links. Officials seek light on the move, fearing disruption of Allied communications and heightened American anxiety.
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Germany
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South Pacific
Guam
War Department
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Manila
Gov
Harrison
Philippine
Yap
Caroling Group
State Department
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Pelle
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Germain
Rahe Philippines
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Zambouweg
Tokio
Jana
Price Gains in Wheat Continue in Chicago Market
Chicago August 27 Wheat prices rose at open May wheat quoted at 1.18 44 bid 1.28 latest, with gains noted in early trading. September wheat advanced, reflecting ongoing market excitement despite yesterday’s close.
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Chigago
Lin
Beenie
Meera
Kenyon Opposes McReynolds for Supreme Court
Washington D C Aug 27. Senate investigation quickened as Kenyon attacks Wilkerson over alleged big business influence. Wilkerson summoned to testify on alleged efforts to renew his position amid charges and countercharges in the Johnson case. Senate delays McReynolds nomination pending Wilkerson inquiry. Norris confined home. Jim Wilkerson urged by Kenyon to disclose interests pressuring him. Foes mobilize, speculation grows about motives for delay.
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D. C
Wilykerson
Chicago
Senate Judiciary
Wilkerson
Sory
Senate
McReynolda
United States Supreme Court
Norris
Nebraska
Lohin
McReynolds
Kenyon
Town
Tewis
Ulinots
Norwegian Steamer Gottfried Blown Up by Floating Mine
London reports the Norwegian steamer Gottfried blown up in the North Sea by a floating mine. Eight crew members died. the captain and three others were rescued by the fishing boat Norden and brought to Shields. Survivors described night explosions from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The Gottfried, built in 1899 in Stockholm, was 140 feet long and 425 gross tons, owned at Haugesund, Norway.
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London
Gottfried
North Sea
Shields
Norden
Oteers
Stockholm
Haugesund
Norway
Freezing Weather in the Northwest
Minneapolis reports a low of 47 degrees at 7 am as cool weather lingers. The weather bureau expects the chill to ease soon, while other cities report freezing points and shifting conditions. Civilians in Berlin are advised to flee as trains fill with refugees amid advancing turmoil.
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Minneapolis
Weather Bureau
Blockade at Kiauchau Port and Japanese War News
Reports from Tsing Tau and Tokio detail a blockade of Kiauchau by Vice Admiral Kato and a shelling of a nearby island. German governor warns the American consul, who stays. Japan reports mobilization, Red Cross work, and future plans after European war outcomes.
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Tsing Tau
Sadakichi Kato
Suwa
Mayer Waldeck
Kiau-Chau
Willis B. Peck
Kiau- Chau
Vienna
Austria
Japan
Germany
Leon
Norea
Tokio
Krueger
Yokohama
Count von Rex
Secretary Daniels Asks For An Explanation
Washington, Aug 27 Secretary Daniels demanded a full report on why the battleship Florida halted the British liner Fransea in New York harbor. Officials seek to understand the vessel action as the liner reportedly had proper clearance papers.
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Washington, D.C
DaNiels
New York Navy
Florida
New York Harbor
Will delivery instructions and contact numbers shown
If mail is not delivered by 1 o'clock due to error by the carrier or other cause, please phone 333v for a will copy to be sent. After 6:30, call No. &.
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