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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
12
Dispatches describe major engagements near Charleroi with German forces moving toward France and Namur under bombardment. French troops report gains in Alsace while both sides claim varying success. observers caution on announcements and the broad scope of the conflict as the war intensifies.
In the western theater of the war the German effort has not yet mounted a decisive attack after three weeks. The foe has not capitalized on expected opportunities, and Allied operations show a military sense of satisfaction despite concerns that a stronger German push could have disrupted French concentration and future plans.
A Reuters dispatch from St Petersburg reports a Servian victory at Vatschna with Austrians fleeing toward the Drina pursued by Servians who captured cannons horses ammunition field kitchens and many prisoners. Central News adds many Austrians drowned and up to 25 000 killed or wounded with 19 000 taken prisoner.
On the northern front Belgrade faced only light bombardment as Servian forces repelled the enemy. Servian artillery claims destruction of three Austrian steamers and three barges near Stara.
St Petersburg reports Russian army advancing along the Austro German frontier and into Germany with ongoing offensive. Northern cavalry engagement inflicted a severe blow on the Germans. East Prussia sees German battery capture. Aviators bomb enemy positions as three Austrian corps engage Servians near the Drina and Yadal juncture. Prussia and Galicia battles yield many German prisoners and captured guns.
An official German dispatch claims a magnificent victory between Metz and the Vosges mountains with many French prisoners taken. The Berlin report notes operations south of Belgium and along the Franco German frontier, marking a new phase in the war. The embassy treats it as a major development and the battle reportedly extends across many miles.
Warnings and ultimatums ripple from Washington to Tokyo as Japan presses Germany for a surrender while plotting actions on Kiao Chow. Reports track Japan's fleet movements, bombardment plans, and moves to consolidate influence in China, with U S neutrality and trade impacts highlighted.
Disjointed cables from the Russian mission in Washington quote consulate statements on near Rolfeweitschone in eastern Russia and near Irasulic and Gorodok on the Galician border. They describe heavy losses for the Austrian advance, prisoners taken, and Russian counteractions along with troop dispositions and German infantry movements on various fronts.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss French ridiculing German claims about Lorraine and Alsace. It asserts German losses and claims French exaggeration, noting unspecified numbers of dead wounded prisoners and missing, and suggesting German gains were modest compared to Allied captures.
Rome dispatch says Theophile Delcasse former French foreign minister and Count Witte former Russian premier are in Italy. The Rome correspondence reports Witte met Italian Foreign Minister Marquis San Giuliano to discuss international affairs.
Vancouver August 22. The British Columbia government considers confiscating 9 million dollars worth of timber limits and related interests in this province held by German owners including Hacan Algo Von Aivensieben and other wealthy Germans. The move follows reports of German imperial confiscations of British interests in Germany.
British authorities issue orders for U S reservists to report to British consuls in their districts. Some may assemble in Canada for transport to the British Isles or Europe, while others stay in the United States under British supervision.
Paris reports that in Alsace on August 1 after an engagement a French army surgeon found five dum dum bullets along the road to Munster. The rounds were in a rifle clip and handed to the French authorities, part of a larger set of bullets recovered with bodies of French soldiers killed in battle.
London dispatch reports Japanese fleet with transports near Kiao Chow ready to begin operations. Sir Valentine Chiral quotes concern over Germany Russia and France drawing Japan into conflict and notes Anglo Japanese alliance shaping Japan's actions to guard China and Asia interests.
In Paris hospitals many French soldiers wounded in battle are being cared for. Bullet wounds often remain unrecognized by the wounded until the next day. A private with four bullet wounds in one leg vows to return to the front. A captain wounded in the forehead repeatedly asks when he may rejoin the enemy.
A feature notes German entry into Brussels with a formation of one hundred motorized cars armed with machine guns. Report says two Belgian officers were forced to ride restrained by horsemen. The crowd showed anger but Brussels residents remained largely composed amid the cavalcade.
Official sources confirm General Leman the Belgian commander of the Liege forts was captured by German forces and is en route to Cologne. Aged 68, he led the Heletan military school and was regarded as an expert in military engineering.
In Paris August 22 cheap living marks the present situation as meats today sold at the lowest prices in twenty years and vegetables at central markets were abundant and comparatively cheap. Some merchants have raised prices risking boycott and prosecution.
Paris reports a French government communique condemning German actions as barbaric. It states civilians and prisoners will be treated according to the laws of war while harshly criticizing Germany for abandoning chivalry and humanity in conflict.
An official broadcast from Parla reports French forces advancing in the Vosges amid cavalry skirmishes along the French frontier. German positions near Ballon d Alsace and in southern Vosges are described as strong, with French operations aiming to dislodge them while keeping troops five miles from the frontier.
London angst The Gazette reports the British Government will not initiate the London declaration yet as not ratified by key nations France and Ithesta have given notice to act provisions during the present hiatus. The declaration would confer powers for international actions and extend measures pending ratification by all parties.
London dispatch from August reports that the Austrian fleet engaged an imagined enemy fleet during Tinrida vighe. Correspondent Ivan Honesave notes the error was only discovered after six hours of examination at Trieste.
The Times reports publisher Weel Laegeker of Baedeker guides was killed in action. Other items note the Duke of the Abruzzi named commander in chief of the Italian navy, and the son of Major Dreyfus promoted for heroism at Muelhausen. Also mentions bread made from flour and potatoes in Rotterdam, and Belgian arrivals at Ostend.
August 22 report from Tondon outlines German demands for indemnities of 40.7 million from Brussels and 14 million from another entity, with fears that ongoing exactions could target historic buildings and art treasures. Experts note international law scrutiny and compare to Napoleonic practices, while discussions at a conference reveal mixed opinions on the legality and impact of conqueror taxes.
Dupont de Nemours Powder and the DuPont company officials say a long European conflict is unlikely. They argue smokeless powder life is short and inexhaustible supply cannot cover a prolonged war, noting Europe has large stores but will seek powder elsewhere if war lasts. Pierre S Dupont and Coleman Dupont comment on supply and procurement plans.
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