22 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
1
Readable dispatches describe German columns pouring through Belgium toward the French frontier with Namur under siege and Brussels occupied. Reports claim French and Belgian forces rallied at Muelhausen and Alsace, while Paris cites successful operations along the Meuse and Donan fronts, with heavy fighting and strategic withdrawals.
Early week reports indicate German forces trap Belgian troops between France and Belgium and occupy Brussels. Germans press toward Ghent and Ostend while Antwerp defense holds 150,000 Belgians. A $40 million tax is imposed on Brussels as occupation deepens.
London reports from August 22 1:30 am that Belgian forces faced brutal fighting before their retreat. The Amsterdam bureau of Reuters notes heavy casualties and a shifting front as Belgian troops pull back to regroup amid advancing enemy forces.
Washington reports New Mexico experiencing local showers Saturday with fair weather expected Sunday.
The Day in Congress reports11 a.m. session considering a bill for government purchase of 156000000 ounces of silver, objected to by Senator Bristow. Debates begin on the administration marine war risk bill, with private claim bills on the calendar discussed and naval committee continuing Weeks bill on a government statship line to South and Central America. Adjournments at 5 30 p.m. and 6 12 p.m. to Saturday noon, warrants for arrest of forty-three issued by Speaker Clark to members, quorum for consideration.
A detailed Antwerp sourced narrative describes a Tuesday start of a German advance in a broad V from Diest to Tirlemont and St Trond. Belgian forces, including cavalry and bicycle sharpshooters, contest the lines before retreat toward Budingen and Louvain as Germans push toward Antwerp.
Paris reports Namur partially invested as heavy artillery opens fire toward noon and a German westward advance continues. Official statement says Namur is under pressure from the assaulting force.
The Copenhagen Daily Telegraph dispatch reports German merchants form a committee to avert a potential American boycott that could ruin export trade. Members include Prince von Buelow Field Marshal von der Goltz Albert Ballin and other prominent manufacturers. A pamphlet titled The Truth About Germany advertises German commerce to American travelers.
London August 22 The Daily Telegraph Brussels correspondent reports the city is practically surrounded by German cavalry by seven in the morning and had seized the railway and telegraph lines as the German entry into Brussels unfolds.
An uncharted lighthouse incident left the vessel wrecked with almost no time to beach. Officials report the accident occurred so abruptly that preventive action was impossible.
The US steamship Princeton ran on an uncharted rock near Pagopago on July 11. Crew and officers kept orders and pumps working as water flooded lower compartments, saving the ship from total loss. The vessel lies beached with a four foot hole, and officials hope to raise it with pumped assistance.
Washington August 21 government war risk insurance for American registered vessels seems assured after the Senate passed a bill to create a treasury bureau to insure war risks and provide 5 million dollars to cover losses. The measure now goes to the House urged by Representative Alexander chairman of the mercantile marine committee.
General Villa issued an order halting further hostilities by Governor Maytorena hoping to spare Sonora from new fighting. Col. Calles signaled willingness to stay quiet if Maytorena did likewise, with Calles’ troops fifteen miles east of Nogales and Maytorena’s thirty miles south.
Washington reports that a peace settlement on the Dominican Republic has been agreed by war ring factions with support from American warships and marines. The special peace commission sent by President Wilson arrived at the state department with news of the success.
Washington reports arrangements by the national board of relief to transfer funds deposited for Americans abroad to the Bank of England for gold payments. Deposits are drawn against Canada branch deposits. Ottawa branch to cover payments. About 1.5 million dollars in government deposits and 5 thousand dollars by McAdoo to aid arriving destitute Americans.
Acting on orders from the American ambassador Walter Hines Page Major Daniel W. Ketcham and other officers began payment of funds in Washington for Americans in Europe. Deposited sums range from fifty dollars to several thousand dollars per person.
London reports arrangements for twice daily trains from Switzerland through France to the coast under diplomatic auspices. Service to begin next week and repatriate about 20 000 Americans and 8 000 English. A tourist agency proprietor notes many English in Switzerland lack funds or clothes. Americans are better supplied.
Witnesses before the federal industrial relations commission endorsed Oregon’s minimum wage law for women. W. F. Woodward, representing employers, urged a similar nationwide measure but supported the Oregon statute in its essentials. Co. E. S. Wood, counsel for a local union, called himself an anarchist and proposed land title reform and a four hour workday.
London Economist lauds the United States for strict neutrality and not allowing bankers to profit by prolonging European carnage. It notes a French loan would have implied a German loan, and that such permits could have extended the war.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan near a plan on neutrality enforcement at cable offices and wireless stations. The plan allows code messages from the German government at Sayville LI with an American naval officer supervising to block unneutral messages if approved by Germany.
Gold bars valued at 300000 dollars were withdrawn from the assay office. Shipper and destination not disclosed, but Ottawa is suspected as the recipient in a move linked to Bank of England credit. Paris and London arrange coupon payments on major loans announced by Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
Las Animas County grand jury returned a true bill charging Pete Katsoulas a Greek striker with the killing of Thomas Wheatley a mine guard during a strike clash at Tabasco on October 26 Katsoulas is jailed in Trinidad Colo The grand jury investigation into striker disorders continues with a full report due soon.
Justice Department plans indictments against meat dealers in six grand juries across major cities including Washington Chicago and Brooklyn for Sherman Act violations amid rising meat prices. Chicago beef packers face possible prosecution over crossing into Canada with large meat shipments as officials seek reasons for shortages and price increases.
In New York a food cost investigation hears F. W. Lyman of Armour & Co. attribute beef price rises to the Agriculture Department. He said on August 1 farmers were urged to hold grain due to wartime shipping limits and feared cattle transport issues. A Lamport & Holt ship Zi nol carrying 30,000 quarters of Argentine beef was expected to arrive, promising price relief.
Pope Pius X lies in state at St Peters after a public viewing as red uniformed Sediali bear his body to the Blessed Sacrament chapel. Burial will be private. Angelo Sarto, the pope’s brother, arrives in Rome and prays beside the body. The will leaves modest bequests to family, with a vow to die poor. Vatican notes condolences from Wilson and Bryan.
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