02 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
1
The article discusses a market collapse in cotton, with unmarketable bales and widespread distress among planters facing possible bankruptcy. It analyzes causes, potential government actions, and the need for emergency currency and credit to bridge the downturn while urging production diversification.
President Minshall announced Woodrow Wilson will run again in 1916 after returning to Washington from a brief Cornish vacation. He plans to address Congress to ask for a wartime tax of about 1000 million dollars, likely in a form of a starting levy.
A 13 year old Black boy was shot and killed yesterday afternoon near Otford by Clyde Gwin. The incident occurred at Snow and Choco Creeks where a swimming dispute between white and Black youths led to threats and the shooting. Authorities described the event as a deplorable tragedy with unclear motive and ongoing investigation.
Flashes from battle zones describe Austrian evacuation of Lemberg toward Vienna, daytime fighting near Paris, and a reported Zeppelin attack. Claims of Turkish war stance and unconfirmed reports circulate as authorities weigh contradicting dispatches.
The city council and unions prepare for a Labor Day event at Oxford Lake on Monday September 1 with a ball game, speeches, a barbeque, and races. Highlights include a ladies race motorcycle contests greasy pole and various athletic events. Enthusiasts will watch marathons bicycle boat catapult fat men’s race and a tug of war among participants with swimming and bathing costumes.
Boston dispatch reports that the Calumet and Mec mining company announced the payment of its regular quarterly dividend today. Shareholders are notified of the distribution details and timing as the market reacts.
War office in Antwerp notes preparations for bombardment. Paris reports capture of 1,348 Italians and German infantry. Battle lines shift at Measue Bethel St. Quentin Vervins Ham Peroni. Russian staff admits reverses at Allenstein. 80,000 men and three generals captured. Halicz battle yields 4,800 Austrian dead. mutiny rumors grow. German ambassador plans protest over arms shipments to England.
At midnight the German cruiser Nuremberg cleared Honolulu harbor to engage the British cruiser Australia and the destroyer Warrego. The Japanese cruiser Idzumo may also be involved in the action.
German war office reports the occupation of Lodz in Poland as Austro German units advance. Russian forces retreat across the front with the German army pressing the offensive.
Amsterdam dispatches report Antwerp preparing for bombardment as fresh German troops move in to replace those withdrawn and occupy the entire country of Belgium.
An official Vienna dispatch reports a fierce battle across Russian Poland from the Vistula to Demeister and Lublin as Allied and Central forces clash, with Austrian and Russian units heavily engaged.
The two day battle in Northern France sees German forces pressing Allied lines. English troops yielded a small section today but overall line remains intact with ongoing heavy fighting and no decisive outcome yet.
Secretary McAdoo told the House merchant marine committee that the United States may buy merchant ships from any nation for neutral use. He discussed the diplomatic aspects and noted the proposal would involve a government controlled venture under the Alexander plan with a $10,009,000 operation, likely operated at a loss with private capital not attracted.
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