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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1914
Page
3
An intelligence report questioned reliability of certain subjects in action against Russia. Upon receipt at the foreign office the Austrian ambassador was asked to declare Austria's intentions toward France.
The admiralty announced that German submarines attacked a cruiser squadron of the main fleet yesterday. No British ships were damaged and one German submarine was sunk. No location was given. The British submarine involved was the U-15, a 300 ton craft with a crew of twelve.
German forces in Belgium are without provisions. Isolated patrols reportedly surrender to obtain food. An official announcement confirms the invasion plan proceeded without adequate supplies, highlighting scarce rations for troops entering Belgium.
News from Brussels reports French Belgian and British troops achieved a junction across German lines in Belgium. The breakthrough sparked great rejoicing, with crowds singing the national anthems of the three allies as the event spread via Paris at 1:22 p m.
Russian forces have pierced the valley of the Styr River in Galicia and entered Austrian land, driving back Austrian posts as they advance, per dispatches from St. Petersburg via London at 7 30 p m.
A Brussels dispatch to Exchange Telegraph says Prince George of Prussia, a nephew of Emperor William, is among the German prisoners arriving at Bruges.
The German cruiser Karlsruhe reached San Juan Porto Rico seeking coal to reach Bremen. French and English consuls protested. Governor Yaeger refused intervention. The captain claimed authority under Wilson's proclamation. coal granted and the ship to depart within 24 hours. Washington reports confirm the vessel was granted coal to return home.
New York August 1 The White Star liner Olympic sailed for Liverpool loaded to her full capacity with provisions and coal. She had been due to sail with passengers but orders were cancelled by the admiralty and passengers went on the Adriatic. The Olympic left harbor with no passengers and met the American liner New York as it entered the bay. The Olympic likely proceeds to British waters as an auxiliary vessel or transport. There were 570 passengers aboard, including 422 cabin passengers. No war vessel was sighted. Captain Roberts commented on the steamer's movements.
Shipping in wartime era shows caution and mystery as several passenger ships avoid war risks. Caserta sailed Genoa July 23, Naples July 34 with 223 aboard, Meppen diverted south, Venezia headed for Montreal with unclear purpose. Montreal liners depart or anchor at Sorel amid fog. Aliauna and others bound for British ports. Red Star Finland reports Dover departure with many Americans aboard.
London plans to enlist 20600 special policemen from all classes including university men brokers bank clerks actors to guard waterworks tunnels and relieve troops. A motorboat patrol will police the Thames. Home Secretary McKenna notes many Germans are detained as a precaution and most are peaceful. Women’s suffrage groups prepare to assist Germans in Poland and relieve English women.
Fifty Uhlans were captured and disarmed at Maastricht the capital of Limburg province. The report from Amsterdam dated August mentions the capture occurred with details routed via London at 1 50 am.
Mexico City era reports that Minister of War Velasco will issue a proclamation tomorrow announcing the federal army’s evacuation of the capital once safety guarantees are provided by Carranza. Troops will retire to a nearby point to await orders from the new government. Fighting near American lines left no fatalities as federals retook Medellin and repelled a second assault at Tembiaderas.
A cablegram to Marty W. Keating from Rear Admiral Badger in Vera Cruz says Lieutenant Commander Arthur B. Keating is missing from the battleship Arkansas and is feared drowned. He served as commander for signal bravery during the Vera Cruz fighting. He was 3 years old.
Waynesville N C August 9 The Southern Bible conference will run from August 16 to 26 at Junalaska lake with speakers Bishop E Hoss Dr J Wilbur Chapman Dr Robertson of Moody Institute Dr Tillett of Vanderbilt University and evangelist Dr George R Stuart The conference is directed by Dr H M Dubose pastor of the First Methodist church Atlanta Ga Many ministers from the South are expected to attend
Griffin GA August 3 Special The Griffin Board of Trade closes its first year with strong results. A fundraiser will launch tomorrow to boost membership and fund operations for the next twelve months. Notable achievements include new white way street markers, two miles of sidewalks, a completed plan for a new depot, attracting several manufacturers, improving freight rates for merchants, removing old awnings, and claiming Griffin leads in Turkish towel production. Officers remain J W Gresham president C A Jones vice president J P Persons treasurer B Royster secretary.
Eight people drowned in Connecticut waters today. In Stamford four laborers died in a lagoon hole. William Robichand seized by currents in the Shelucket river. Penny Hewilett, 14, Fell from a rowboat into the Thames river. Alice Raymond, 11, waded into a deep hole in the Yantic river. Stein Vasyick, 18, waded into eighteen feet of water in the Willimantic river.
An automobile skidded over a 10 foot embankment near Lan drum injuring six people. Four were taken to Spartanburg Hospital, two suffered lesser injuries. The car landed on a railroad track trapping occupants as J D Caldwell rushed to help after his car stopped near the wreckage. A four year old daughter of a nearby resident alerted by a train halted the locomotive within inches of the wrecked auto.
Monroe La August 9 The fourth lynching and the eighth violent death in this vicinity during the past week occurred today when an unidentified Negro was hanged a few miles north of here by a mob of white citizens of Ouachita parish. The man was suspected of killing Purvis foreman of a logging camp after a game of cards.
Dispatches from London report fierce fighting near Liege and Namur with German morale shattered. Witnesses describe exhausted German troops, sacked towns, and civilians caught in the crossfire as Belgian and German forces clash around forts and villages. Cavalry actions continue on the Meuse plateau near Woevre with bayonet charges noted.
The report says German assault halted on the Meuse line and outflanked in Belgium by French masses. Germany now feels flanked as French advance into Alsace tightens the noose, with British troops expected to tip the balance in a decisive clash.
Ottawa reports the nadien Pivernpent offered imperial authorities one million bags of flour for the British people. The offer was accepted and collection work is now under way as of August 2.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a strengthening general tonic that fights malaria and builds up the system. It claims to be a true tonic and appetizing for children and adults alike.
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