Belgians Beachhead Fails as German Assault Presses On
Fronts report German bombs from air craft and arson in key Belgian city amid ongoing siege. Naval battle rumors arise as European conflict deepens.
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Anniston Evening Star in Anniston, Alabama
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
1
Daniels to Put Four Large Bales at US Merchants for Export
Secretary Daniels said four large bales will be made available to US merchants soon for shipment of wheat and cotton to Europe. Officials work on preventing European market crossings and protecting cotton producers and dealers from heavy losses. Government experts expect European demand will force American mills to operate around the clock to supply clothing and textiles. Farmers may borrow against warehouse receipts for stored cotton to ease wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
United States
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Revival Hints in Finances as War Impacts Steel Market
New York reports show small signs of activity in finance and industry amid broad suspension. Steel trade notes higher prices and increased inquiry as war effects limit foreign competition. Pacific coast prices rise about 3 dollars per ton with other markets up two dollars. Mill operations resume in some plants and emergency currency distributions to New York banks continue, though demand remains modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Finameee
Pacific Coast
Mil
Alarm Over Cotton Prices Ties to European War
New York telegrams report Planters in the South alarmed by foreign war’s impact on cotton demand and prices. A Chase National Bank official warns against overreaction, noting European conflict should not precipitate drastic price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
Beas
Oscar Under Wood
Wwa
Shington
War News Briefly Stated From Trondon To Liege
Reports from Trondon say the British fleet engaged the German fleet at sea while British warships search the North Sea for the Germans. German forces attack Belgium around Liege as Austria declares war on Russia and the Russian ambassador leaves Vienna. London grants a large war loan and army expansion while a London moratorium is imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondon
North Sea
Ferkeish
Ampiyton
William
Germany
Helgium
Liege
Brussels
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Vienna
House of Commons
London
East Prussia
Reunion of Old Veterans at Calhoun County
Calhoun County Confederate Veterans held a two day reunion at Schenck’s John Springs with attendees from Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah and Cherokee counties. The event drew the largest crowd in years as feeble veterans recalled the Civil War and listened to speeches by Dr. Frank Brandon and Frank Dominick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun, Cleburne
Etowah
Cherokee Counties
Calhoum County
Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
Schenck
Johur Springs
Frank Brandon
Ammiston
Frank Dominick
Birmingham
European and American manufacturers on cotton demand
A fragmented quote notes that European manufacturers may not require the whole amount of cotton while American manufacturers will demand it all. The line hints at trade or production pressures affecting supply and pricing across regions.
Mexican conflict deepens as Carranza breaks with Carbajal
Washington reports Carranza has broken with Carbajal. The peace delegates arrive to negotiate yet must fight their way into the capital as Carbajal prepares to defend Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carramza
Carbajal
Police Arrests For Liquor Violations In City
Police report eight arrests in three days for liquor statute violations. Yesterday Officers Clarence Kettle and George Rutledge arrested J. T. Bates J. Free and Paul Napper near the L. N. shops with three liquor packages totaling 17 quarts. All three were convicted in police court and fined 100 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kettle
George Rutledge
Bates
J. T. Free
Paul Napper
Anniston visitors at Sulphur Springs veterans reunion
Among the Anniston visitors to the old soldiers reunion at Sulphur Springs yesterday were Leo Pruett Lonnie Ward Henry Hollingsworth Joe Grant John F Boozer Ross Green J Ty Ross and M J Hulsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Old Soldiers
Sulphur Springs
Leo Pruett
Lonnie Ward
Henry Hollingsworth
Joe Grant
John F. Boozer
Ross Green
J.ty Ross
M. J. Hulsey
Dr Yarbrough Returns For Sunday Services
Dr W F Yarbrough pastor of Parker Memorial church returns from Ocean View Virginia and will lead 10 30 morning services at Parker Memorial Sunday following Sunday school. Evening union services at First Presbyterian church at 8 o clock with Dr F W Brandom delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Yarbrough
Parker Memorial Church
Ocean View
First Presbyterian Church
F. W. Brandom
Woodward Ore Co Sues Burt Over Calhoun Lands
The Woodward Ore Company challenges W R Burt of Sag-inaw Michigan over 3000 acres of ore and timber lands in Calhoun County. The case heard by Probate Judge John F Rowan with many witnesses including Dr Eugene A Smith and US Steel officials. Judge Rowan reserved decision. suit seeks division of proceeds. possible appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Burt
Saginaw
Mich
Calhoun County
John F. Rowan
Eugene A. Smith
United States Steel Corporation
Rowan
Burt
Supreme Court
Willett
Knox
Acker, Dixon and Sterne
Woodward Company
Mr. Burt
C.D. Kline and
Blackwell and
Agee
German Cable Cut Hinders News From Berlin
The article notes the cutting of the German cable blocks news from Germany reaching the outside world. It states most recent war news from Paris Brussels or London is censored and suggests German reports may differ from Allied accounts once available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Brussels
London
Germans Force Steady Advance on Liege Front
Reinforced German troops count 120000 men advancing on Liege with 87 artillery pieces. They capture Bressoux suburb amid desperate fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Belgians struggle to hold out without French aid as the German assault intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Liege
Bressoux
Germans pause Liege assault as reinforcements move in
After two days of heavy fighting that cost Germany about 15 000 men, the assault on Liege is temporarily halted. About 400 000 German troops are said to be en route, with 80 000 already in Vervieres. Belgium sends reinforcements to defend the city. Belgian losses are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liege
Brussels
Vervieres
Belgium
Bombing of Liege Puts Avroy Square in Flames
A German aeroplane dropped three bombs into Avroy Square Liege this morning killing thirty and wounding many. Several buildings were set on fire by German shells and are still burning. Reinforcements arrive as fighting near Brussels intensifies and both sides prepare to resume battle at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Avroy Square
Liege
Great Naval Battle Reported Near North Sea
London reports a major North Sea battle with secrecy from the admiralty. Churchill states no new losses or fighting beyond the Amphion sinking by a mine. Rumors claim 19 German ships sunk after over a day of fighting. Austrian cruiser Laurus arrives damaged after morning clash with British torpedo boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Sea
Admiralty
Secretary of the Navy
Churchill
House of Commons
Bridiss
Italy
Laurus
Russian Fleet Bottled Up at Helsingfors Report
Finnish captain says the Russian fleet is bottled up at Helsingfors and that Reval and Libau have fallen to German forces, supporting a report received Wednesday. Austrians Annihilated Rome follows. a Nish dispatch claims a Serb battle crushed an Austrian regiment and sent Austrians retreating toward the Danube. German cruisers Goeben and Dreslam sail to seek the enemy Messina as heavy firing resounds, suggesting combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Helsingfors
Reval
Libau
Rome
Nish
Danube River
Messina
Goeben
Dreslam
French Advance Captures Vio and Moyenvic in Lorraine
French forces advance into Germany seize Vio and Moyenvic in Alsace Lorraine amid plans to reclaim territory lost in 1870. The operation marks a bold move to reverse Franco-Prussian War losses and shift the war momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Vio
Moyenvic
Alseace
Lorraine
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