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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
1
A dated report notes Japanese plans to declare war within hours as Japan severs business ties with German assets in Tsingtao and withdraws agents. It mentions Boxer uprising links and Germany’s hold on Port Arthur, highlighting the broader Sino-German-Japanese frontier strain.
A memorial window for Father J Hoteteacklock, former rector of St Michael’s, will be installed in the church. Made in Munich, it may be delayed by Atlantic shipping during the war, costing $300 with $240 already raised by friends and parishioners. Donations continue as the committee notes his fifteen years of service and universal respect.
Paris reports that the Petitelie leader, former minister to the fairs, claims Japan will exercise absolute authority and likely declare war following the Emperor’s return to Tokyo. Britain is mentioned as an ally in a strong 2 2 stance.
Secretary Bryan and Baron Chinda met but refused details. Officials say Japan will honor its alliance with Britain and may declare war on China if China abandons neutrality. Italy-Austria rift grows over troop movements into Alliance territory as Austria presses for relief measures.
Central News dispatch from Brussels notes Belgium scored another victory near Hasselt with German casualties exceeding 200 killed and wounded. German forces faced heavy artillery exchanges around Veuse as Belgian and French planes achieved success at Wadel, while a German air raid on Metz caused no injuries to troops and led to evacuations of several hundred people.
Reports from Brussels say German cyclists were attacked by Belgian infantry at Vessem map northwest of Cumtich. The force, two companies, fled leaving fifty dead and bicycles on the field. The action halted the planned German surprise push into French territory due to French resistance.
Reports from Brussels via Paris note widespread notice printed in bold ace type on frexnet pages about a warning issued to TM. No further details supplied about the nature or source of the warning.
Hitler A. N. Miller, president of the Alabama conference of Seventh Day Adventists, predicts the world’s end is near citing war rumors and geopolitical unrest as signs. He warns of impending conflict and foretells global upheaval forthcoming.
The German embassy in Washington notes Japan has begun offensives against Germany and may threaten U S possessions in the Far East if Japan captures German Samoa and other holdings. The embassy declined to comment on Midako government plans.
An official Greek announcement states Greece will declare war on Turkey unless the Ottoman government explains attacks on Greek merchantmen. The demand follows rising tensions as Greece demands accountability for maritime incidents.
A telegraph summary notes that the Turkish government will not pay heed to Britain and its allies regarding surrender of two German warships, despite Allied pressure. The report continues on the next page.
A garbled excerpt describes civilians urged to join others to keep doors and windows closed and evacuate a hamlet to deny German traders any chance to accuse noncombatants of firing on them.
Mexico City report says Gen. Obregon with ten thousand troops led the advance guard of the constitutionalists to occupy Chee Palaca and threaten Carranza’s position this afternoon. Hundreds of bedraggled wives and civilians followed their husbands along the line of march.
John Burns the longtime labor leader and former president of the board of trade resigns from his state post in a stand against Britain declaring war on Germany. The move highlights strong antiwar sentiment within Parliament as London reacts to the conflict.
Washington August 25 Ambassador Gerard sent to the State Department a message from the American Association of Commerce and Trade in Berlin. It urges the American public to be careful about official war reports appearing in newspapers.
Alabama marked progress in the 600 road days program with 1000 to 5600 volunteers. Mobile County led efforts on the Mobile to Cahaba River stretch while Jefferson County reports activity and unorganized areas also contributed. Grand Bay and surrounding Gulf City residents joined the end of week events with meals provided by local women.
Attorneys for Ervin Pope press last appeal to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment as Sheriff Brooks and deputy officials prepare for the hanging set in the county jail yard next Friday. The case has drawn broad local interest with efforts by Yale-educated attorney Sterne and many county residents urging clemency while others defend the sentence.
Washington August 9 President Wilson approves formal plan by American bankers to float loans to war distressed European nations but rejects Morgan and Company proposal for a direct loan to France. Officials say no request from Paris and note interest groups sought responses from financiers. Switzerland seeks US loan perception but declines discussion.
Washington reports a broad push to have European powers guarantee neutrality for all passenger ships transporting homecoming Americans, with officials optimistic despite incomplete replies. A German owned liner and two German ships are poised to carry Americans from Austria and Genoa awaiting neutrality assurances, as Washington seeks centralization under Article Four of the Second Hague Convention.
Washington reports Americans may depart Germany as state service resumes. Amb. Gerard in Berlin cables via Cewmenhagen about 5 500 leaving Britain and Liverpool. Shipping from ports to New York and Montreal reduces the number of Americans detained in England. Montreal notes consents demanded from married men seeking active service to obtain written consent.
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