05 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
1
Reported naval action sees the Allied fleet of France and England sink a German cruiser while analysts tally the towering daily cost of the European war. French and German scholars compile figures showing enormous waste and economic strain.
A feared French statistician estimates daily costs of war at $54,000,000 for the four European powers. Another figure cites $18,000,000 daily for France, Russia, and Austria, reflecting costs of ongoing conflict.
French statistician Jules Roche estimated a four-power war cost about $400,000 daily, while authorities like Dr. Charles Richet projected far higher daily outlays, reaching over five billion dollars if major powers including Britain and Balkan states joined. Estimates hinge on per-man daily expenditures and mobilization scales of 600,000 to 2,000,000 troops.
Governor O Neal joined a world wide commission formed by the Chicago Examiner to push for a European war conclusion. He exchanged telegrams with the Examiner confirming his role in the effort cited from Montgomery on August 5.
Senator Bernie and Champ Clark scored large margins in yesterday's primary in St Louis, sealing party support amid strong showing and renewed campaign momentum.
August 5 Montgomery reports petitions filed with the state railroad commission seek to raise coal freights from fifty to sixty cents per ton and coal for certain manufacturers from fifty to seventy cents. Affected firms include Gadsden Alabama City Attalla Anniston Talladega Sylacauga. Hearing set for September 21 with delegates expected from the districts.
Mrs Godrow Wilson remains in critical condition this afternoon. Her two daughters, currently out of the city, have been summoned to her bedside. The family notes she had grown quite ill over the past several weeks.
General Pane Villa reports a prohibition on the circulation of currency issued by the Carranza authority, signaling a clash over monetary control and authority in the region.
The Indiare motorcycle stolen from a garage near Amaze is recovered in a cornfield near Jacksonville. Police spread alerts to 150 miles radius but have no description. The thief abandoned the bike after a wheel issue, and farmers alerted Jacksonville authorities. Recovery ends the unclear chase for identity.
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Washimaston reports Semantor Sim mons proposes a Special Internal Revenue measure to trade an estimated two hundred million dollars yearly amid European war disruption. Warburg and Dr Lane advance for reserve board seats. The cruiser North Carolina will accompany the Tennessee to Europe to distribute relief funds.
Secretary McAdoo announced after two days of talks with bankers that Congress has amended the Federal Reserve Act to authorize issuing 500 million dollars in additional bank currency. The move aims to ease inflationary pressures and stabilize business demands across the country.
England declares war on Germany and hands passports to the British ambassador in Berlin. German declarations and French fleet moves are reported amid European mobilization. Goeben and Breslau capture claimed. German shelling and Belgian actions noted. Turkey mobilizes. Japan ready to support Britain.
The Evening Standard quotes the highest authority, believed to be the Admiralty, saying a naval battle is now in progress in the North Sea this afternoon.
Paris reports the first Mediterranean naval clash resulted in a German defeat. German cruisers Goeben Dreslau and Panther bombarded Boma and Phillippeville in French Algeria but were trapped between French and British forces. Panther sunk, Goeben captured and Dreslau seized. Casualties not yet detailed.
The Japanese government announced it would aid Exegland if involved in war. Premier Okuma said Japan would protect British colonies if forced to intervene but would not send a fleet to Europe.
War minister reports victory as German forces retreat after a sharp engagement at Liege. King Albert commands Belgian troops at the front. Dispatch notes destruction of Wize town and a German aviator killed by Belgian rifle fire. Germans reportedly turn south toward France.
Paris reports over a million French troops marching toward Germany and Belgium with operations near the Belgian border possibly halted at the frontier if King Albert seeks aid. General Joffre takes personal command as plans to invade German soil develop. Sir John French expected to assume supreme command of the British army. he is 62 and active.
British Ambassador Sir Edward Goschen has handed his passports and departed Berlin. United States Ambassador Gerard will handle British interests in the German capital during the interim.
The Japanese fleet put to sea this morning on a mysterious mission. German cruisers are reported to be shadowing the Russian fleet near Tsushima Island.
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