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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
9
Officials in Antwerp report the Belgian general staff says a vigorous German bombardment of Forts Woelhem Wavre and St Catherine continued through the night but abated at dawn. The assailants failed to silence Belgian guns and the defense remained firm in the Forts Wavre area.
Constipation is described as a health issue of aging, with laxatives seen as harsh. A mild laxative syrup combining simple herbs and pepsin is promoted as a gentler alternative. The Caldwell Syrup Pepsin is sold by druggists, with a price of 50 cents to one dollar per bottle and a free trial bottle available from Dr. W R Caldwell at 451 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
The Belgian defense lines repelled a German assault directed at Forts Liezela and Bredenta with heavy artillery and infantry fire. Refugees at Durfel station were killed by shells as Antwerp faced renewed bombardment. Alost was evacuated before German occupation, and church and convent structures near Antwerp were shelled as fighting continued along the line.
Dispatches report Montenegrin and Serbian forces advancing on Sarajevo have occupied Pratzsa and taken refuge in the city. Servian troops claim capture of San Petah and seizure of an Austrian ammunition train. Montenegrins also occupy entrenchments near Goranda, pursuing fleeing Austrians toward Sarajevo.
Paris sent reps to St Louis to place an order for horses and mules. France plans to buy about 100,000 animals at an estimated cost of 12 million dollars, with high officials authorized to authorize purchases totaling roughly 770000. The move reflects the French government's effort to equip its forces through U.S. suppliers.
London reports parliamentary under secretary for foreign affairs Francis Dyke Ac land refutes German Secretary Von Jagow's claim Belgium provoked resistance. Belgium's government warned ambassadors over the Agadir crisis, insisting neutrality be respected. Ac land notes Grey offered fleet support if Germany attacked France and that Germany withheld acknowledgment, with Belgium asserting it acted without provocation.
Copenhagen reports German periodicals claim Indians fear British defeats and await uprisings while German authorities press to hide truth. A Münster physician cites India’s lack of troops and strong belief in British invincibility, urging censorship to spark quick localized uprisings.
Washington reports Britain names Rangoon Calcutta and Madras as the only ports through which foreigners may enter India. The move, announced at the British embassy, aims to curb German espionage in English territory and is not linked to fears of rebellion or Indian loyalty protests. Thousands of Indian troops are stated as moving to assist Britain.
Former Premier Georges Clemenceau avoided a suspension order against his newspaper L Momme Libre by changing its name to L Homme En chaine. The paper appeared as usual today after a mild appeal for better treatment of German Alsatian prisoners prompted the suspension.
Paris reports the Central Association of French Architects removes foreign correspondents including Winn Deerpfela Berlin Joseph Stubben Pocen Otta Wagner from Berlin Vienna and Budapest links. Berlin dispatch notes Burgomaster Max is suspended from office and held in fortress custody amid martial authority claims.
New York reports Captain R Godache of the Danish Steamer United States says a wireless from Christiansand claims thirty British warships are en route through the Cottegat to aid the Russian fleet in the Baltic. London notes an October 1 dispatch about Primrose, Earl of Rosebert’s youngest son, joining the Royal Bucks Host as lieutenant and MP for Washech Division, Cambridge.
Washington dispatch reports 38 officials know Turkey will abrogate all capitulations granting foreign rights in Turkey effective tomorrow. Secretary Bryan said the notification reached Washington, noting the U S reserves future discussion but no postponement of the decree. The cruiser Tennessee, at Fal mouth, England, heads to Brindisi, while cruiser North Carolina moves toward Turkish waters near Alexandria.
Dispatches from Petrograd report that Austrian officials, judges, church leaders, and rabbis attended the establishment of Russian civil government in Eastern Galicia. Count Bobrinsky takes governor general as M Hutovaky surrenders Lem bure, pledging Russian language and officials while limiting local legislature and suspending organizations during the war.
According to The Lok al Anzeiger Prince Franz son of the Bavarian king holding the rank of major general and commanding the second Bavarian regiment has been slightly wounded in the thigh. He is en route to Munich. Prince Williams of Hohenzollern whose daughter is married to Manuel former king of Portugal has been decorated with the order of the iron.
Bucharest dispatch cites a cabinet debate over Austria's war mobilization. King Charles argued he had pledged to the Emperor, while Bratianu claimed Romania answers only to the king. A crown council was planned with ex-ministers. Averescu allegedly refused a coup. Some officers hinted they would desert for Russia.
A fragmented public notice blends World War I era anti-Nalion rhetoric with an advertising pitch for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The piece ties national hatred to future conflict and markets the patent medicine as a blood purifier, claiming it cleanses the liver kidneys and skin and boosts energy.
The cabinet met in special session to decide the administration's attitude toward the war and set policy directions. Officials discussed potential measures and alignment with allied commitments while awaiting further directives.
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