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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
7
The mass of German troops is concentrated between Liege and Luxemburg, indicating heavy western deployment. The line noted as the Russo German frontier in the east shows Germany comparatively lightly guarded there, aside from reservists.
Paris censorship shrouds frontier actions in secrecy leaving the public ignorant of troop movements. Soldiers depart without trace, relatives cannot learn their fate, and letters must go via the war ministry with official word that a son has fallen on the field of honor.
In London on August 12 at 7 45 p m reports say Britain and Austria Hungary will declare war tonight The Austro Hungarian ambassador Count A Mensdorff Poutlhy Dietrichstein will depart tomorrow after eighteen years in England serving as secretary minister and ambassador and is a close friend of the British royal family
A Brussels dispatch reports the German emperor on his way to take personal command of the German army in Belgium. The report echoes a Sunday rumor but remains unconfirmed.
Washington August 17 Great Britain is the only country to answer the U S government inquiries about American army officers serving as military observers with foreign forces. England says two American observers may accompany British troops to the front. The prior Tennessee mission officers were stated to be on a charitable welfare mission rather than observers.
London reports that Britain will use only existing aliens restriction act provisions to prevent entry of foreigners during the war. The government says the recent order in council limiting aliens to certain ports was not meant to bar Americans and has not affected their landing when permission was granted.
Vienna reports an effective blockade of the Montenegrin coast by the Austro Hungarian fleet, in force since yesterday per an official announcement. The maneuver comes amid ongoing regional tensions and was confirmed from Vienna via London.
Marietta Ga August 12 1924 Judge N A Morris replies to Gov Sinton accusing him of tax dodging and misstatements about 1912 and 1914 tax returns. Morris cites certified copies and details of property values and ownership including Mrs Slaton and Mrs Linton. He reiterates his charges and warns against personal attacks.
Brussels dispatch reports a first open country battle with ten thousand troops engaged as German forces attempt to press toward central Belgium. Belgian forts at Liege resist, aviators fly to the frontier, and signs point to a new German phase along the Maastricht Liege line.
A London Telegraph summary notes Belgian front activity with German cavalry moving toward Tongres and St Trond. Belgians alert, little heavy fighting expected in Limburg, Liege resistance delaying Germans, Brussels possibly used as a halt. Allied positions fortified. imminent strike anticipated with vast preparations in place. Belgian left wing reportedly routed massed German cavalry, infantry, and artillery in a fierce engagement.
Western Union Telegraph Company reports drastic wartime censorship rules for cable messages. Telegraph links to Germany Austria and Hungary severed. code messages to warring nations barred. full sender and address details required, cost up, and plain English or French used with few exceptions. Traffic continues on eight cables with varying speed. restrictions target Cuba Haiti San Domingo and many other regions.
Washington August 27 Resolutions appealing to the American press to adopt a fair and just attitude toward Germany’s cause in the European war were adopted at four main meetings of German Americans here last night. Representative Bartholdt of Missouri urged that England is responsible for the present conflict and for the hostile press attitude toward Germany. Speakers denounced the American press.
New York reports a 100069 decline in steerage passengers for the year to date, signaling reduced labor supply. If the war lasts, unskilled labor may command a premium. corporate leaders and public works officials fear labor shortages amid the European conflict. Huntington and wife reportedly safe in Germany, staying at the Grand Hotel in Nuremberg per a consular dispatch.
Reports from London describe German prisoners moving from Paris to interior camps via Champigny station, with many appearing unconcerned though some officers sulky. An official statement cites a wounded French cavalryman claiming a German shot a wounded Frenchman, amid further reports of bombardments near Font-A-Mousson and various skirmishes along the Franco-German frontier.
Nigh Servia August 12 The Servian and Montenegrin armies joined on the Herzegovina border and now operate together. Servian artillery bombards Curashda on the Drina, 29 miles southeast of Sarajevo. Servian troops have captured Vardishta at the Drina Lim junction. Belgrade bombardment by Austrian artillery continues with heavy damage. Bulgarian government prepares for eventualities.
Father Dulatovitch a former guards officer and monastery superior on Mount Athos has applied for restoration of his commission in the Russian army. He plans to lead troops in his monastic garb, mirroring crusading monks of past invasions, near Salonika.
London August 12. The admiralty has set out cruisers to ply the Atlantic and protect trade routes. The French government also has sent warships to search for German officers. The enemy's ships will be hunted continually, kept busy, and the routes secured as British merchants patrol the Atlantic. Five cruisers, including Suffolk and Landcaster, are patrolling western Atlantic.
Rome reports via Corriere della Sera that Montenegrin troops have captured Scutari. The dispatch dateline is Rome August 12 and times the note at 4:25 p.m. local.
Rotterdam dispatch confirms Maastricht correspondent that German officers at Vise said the crown prince crossed the Meuse with his regiment days ago without the prince present.
An old advertisement touts FERRILINE as a tasteless Quinine syrup that avoids nausea and nervousness. It claims suitability for children and adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine, offering a 2-ounce original package for 25 cents with the name FEHRILINE blown in the bottle.
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