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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
4
Paris officials denounce German conduct as barbaric and vow no mercy toward prisoners while London reports German forces executing a broad push into Belgium. Brussels falls under German occupation as the war widens along a 250 mile front from Belgium to Basel with millions mobilized.
London despatches report German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg urging global spread of the real truth about the European war. Other items cite Serb victory near Losnitza, heavy Austrian losses, and Allied concerns over German inflation of threats in India and Brussels taxation.
Reports from Antwerp and London confirm a great battle starting on the Namur to Charleroi line after weeks of mobilization. German forces claim prisoners and gains near Metz, while Allied and British statements urge calm amid early engagements. Two ships strike mines in the North Sea, with crew rescues noted. Italy moves toward general mobilization. Japan discusses possible territorial prize and Kaiser’s war moves.
On the Waterloo battlefield near Antwerp an English and a German cavalry brigade clashed in a sharp fight on Saturday. Associated Press report notes the action raged on the scene with no immediate word on casualties.
This afternoon Mr. Lee Morris departs for New York and eastern markets to buy clothing and men's furnishings for the fall and winter trade. He is described as a careful buyer who knows the trade, patronizes the leading houses, and seeks bargains on the ground floor for his patrons.
Yesterday two cars collided near the Clayton and College corner. One vehicle owned by Mr. O. H. Arnold Jr. sustained slight damage and the other by Mr. Chastain. No injuries were reported.
A street car on Broad Street struck a boy named Marvin Thomas as he crossed the track. He was knocked down but suffered only slight bruises and was not seriously hurt after the motorman stopped the car just in time.
Mr and Mrs John Thompson of Clearwater Fla join Mrs I V Thompson in Athens for a social call The Floridian visitors express delight with Athens China Captain Dimitri Vassilieff naval attaché at the Russian embassy in Washington says Russia has 4 5 million men ready to strike and likely will soon The Russian army advances along the Austro German frontier The St Petersburg and Reuters dispatches report persistent Russian progress A major cavalry action in East Prussia results in the loss of an entire German battery Austrian corps engage in the Austro Servian theater Servians capture sixty Austrian guns in a four day battle along the Drina and Vadar rivers
A piece marketed as a potato ring sold in London for 930 dollars. The rings, crafted by eighteenth century Irish silversmiths, were not containers for spuds but holders for punch bowls used by Irish gentry after dinner to protect mahogany tables from spills.
A correction to the new Athens city charter proposes amendments be submitted by a majority vote of the City Managers at the next regular municipal election, if held 60 to 120 days after passage, otherwise at a special election within the same window. The provision limits amendments to a simple majority rather than two thirds.
Washington announces Farmers' Bulletin 610 outlines cultivation based control of wild onion or garlic pests. It notes the weed's inland reach to Missouri, its impact on wheat and milk, and seedless bulblets spreading through genera. Cultivation, digging, and targeted applications of coal tar creosote oil are recommended for pastures and lawns.
Washington reports Japan's ultimatum to Germany for Kaio-Chow expires without Germany replying through official channels. London notes debate on potential outcomes as German forces engage near Namur and Namur refugees reach London. Japanese forces prepare for occupation of Kia-Chow with fleet movements and port visits by ships in the Pacific region.
Miss Renee Terrell daughter of Captain John T. Terrell of the Atlanta fire department faced a would be burglar at her home in Atlanta. She fought screamed and was unconscious for hours but unharmed. The report also includes unrelated agricultural tips and a quip from Uncle Eben.
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