Turkey Begins Mobilization of Over 200,000 Mohammedans
The article notes a mass mobilization and impending fierce battle linked to the Sedan celebration, with Germany’s right wing advancing and opposing forces expecting a decisive strike before a specified day. It also describes the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, detailing the Iowa state building and its cost, location, and planned amenities.
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Turkey
Iowa State Building
San Francisco Harbor
Iowa
States
Blue Waters
Bay
North Yakota
Michigan
Kansas
West Virginia
Massachusetts
Philippines
W. D. Henderson
PRESS CENSORSHIP AND WAR NEWS FROM PARIS
London and Paris dispatches report sudden censorship, mobilization of Turkish forces aiding Germany, and mixed front-line updates. British and French outlets describe German and Austrian advances, with conflicting claims of victory as 3 million troops clash on the French frontier near Peronne and Vervins.
Czar Deals Vital Blow in Austro German War News
London reports say Austrians suffer a decisive defeat at Zamose in Polish lands near Lublin. Berlin dispatches claim Russian forces seize Koenigsberg area and push on in East Prussia while German and Austrian troops reinforce the front. News notes mass prisoner captures and movements toward Lublin and Thorn as war fronts shift across East Prussia and Galicia.
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St. Petersburg
Berlin
London
Messagera
Sofia
Bulgaria
Zamose
Russian
Polani
Lublin
St. Peterstrz
Thorn
Grandehz
Vistula
East Prussia
Koenigsberg
Samosce
Galicia
War Office
Baylin
Vnar
Ortelsburg
Hohenstein
Tannenhave
Kransnik
Austria
Bug
Viheprs
Zamoso
Lemberg
Deiaster
Siretches
Belgium
Gree
Geneva
Switzerland
Paris
Frankfort
Ex Prussia
Danaig
Prussia
Commons Deliberates on Home Rule Bill Clash
London dispatch reports a Commons session focused on Ireland and the looming Home Rule bill. Premier Asquith reaffirmed government plans to push home rule, Welsh disestablishment, and related measures on Sept. 9. John Redmond urged unity, while Balfour warned of renewed abuse if the bill returns. The chamber echoed with Shames and partisan shouts as other business proceeded.
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London
House of Commons
Dhamger
Ireland
Asquith
John Redmond
Larner
N. 3
Balfour
Re Front
Expedition Leader Sedeff Dies in Pole Dash Narrative
London dispatch reports surviving members of Lieut Sedeff Arctic expedition of 1912 reaching Arefangel. Sedeff died attempting to reach the North Pole. The party, divided in 1913, included three men who aimed for the pole from Franz Josef Land. An 1914 Russian relief effort followed.
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London
St. Petersburg
Reuter Telegram Company
Lieut
Sedeff
Arefangel
Lieut Sedeff
North Pole
Srdoff
Franz Josef Dane
Pole
Sidelfs
Wraia
Tosef Land
Polar expedition notes and advances from winter quarters
The group continued scientific work at winter quarters while funds were raised for the expedition. An initial grant of 50,000 roubles from Emperor Nicholas helped defray expenses. Lieut. Schaff proposed using polar bears to draw his sledge, a novel idea noted in the records.
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Nicholas
Lieut
Schaff
Anglo French army presses German push in Paris reports
Washington reports the French war office says the Anglo French army has not been breached, with ground gained but no breakthrough. A separate note from London cites a British commission to aid release of cargoes diverted to Belgium, with daily sessions at the Board of Trade and no prize issues anticipated. A London escapee from the German lines recounts damage at Louvain and a damaged cathedral, noting windshields knocked in and the Hotel de Ville spared from fire.
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London
Sedan
France
Paris
Emn
Vornootk
Rueter Telegram Company
Port St. Martin
Eomissary
French Aviation Servie
French
Foreign Office
Peronne
Somme
Vervins
Aisne
William
Mezieres
Ardennes
Tonden
French War Office
Washington
Commerce
Uday
Edward Gray
Ambassillon Paras
Braglianed
See
Board of Trade
H.C. Maney
Barber Department
Heat of Trade
Lomlon
Oxford
Louvain
Srussely
Hotel de Ville
Owith
Excursion boat City of Chicago ablaze near Chicago harbor
Aboard the excursion steamer City of Chicago on the lake shore run, a blaze started in the galley. Captain Bjork steered to the breakwater, and within hours all 300 aboard were landed with no loss of life. Passengers from Waverly Iowa, including George Cole and Dorothy Cole, were among those rescued.
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Chicago
Simidehsp
City of Chicago
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chicago Harbor
Oscar Bjork
George Cole
Dorothy
Waverly
Score Injured in Storm at Fair Des Moines
Investigation today indicated the storm that hit the central town last night caused more damage than first thought. Reports from various towns noted damage to fruit trees and standing crops with no figures. in Des Moines minor damage occurred and the state fair grounds reported about a score of people with slight injuries from falling tents and signs.
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Des Moines
Varios
Wouruld
Mes Moines
Ghent
Montenegrins Repel Austrian Assault at Mount Lovohen
Dispatch from Cetinje reports Austrians aided by Catalina batteries and their fleet launched a sun attack on Mount Lovohen. English and French fleets silenced the guns and forced a retreat. Montenegrin forces under Prince Peter countered and repulsed the Austrians, killing 490 and taking numerous prisoners including officers. Two artillery pieces were captured.
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Washigton
Jav
Geena
Berlin
Sayville
Disputcts
Alenstein
von Kluk
Coubles
von Buelow
St. Quentin
de Hausen
Nethel
Duke of Wurtenburg
Meuse
Mane
Montnesly
Bavaria
von Heeringen
Lorraine
Ortelsburg
Sedan
Germany
Paris
Alle
Prinche PE Kopn
Tondou
Exchange Telegraph Company
Cettinje
Sundax
Mount Lovehen
Buda
Prince Peter
Turkey May Enter War Now Believed
London reports keen expectation Turkish action in war as German officers reportedly move to Turkey. Greece likely to join. Ottoman embassy denies plans for war. Washington says Britain seized two Turkish ships building in English yards and offered to pay in full or supply new ships after the conflict. No serious heed given to German plots to stir Mohamedan subjects.
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London
Polce
Germany
Turkey
Greece
Washington
Foreign Office
England
Great Britain
India
Egypt
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