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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1914

Page

5

Expulsion Order Targeting British Subjects

A coercive decree orders the removal of all British subjects within twenty four hours, enforcing immediate departure across the affected territories.

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Turkey to War for Kaiser Rome Mobilizes 200000 Turkish Army

A Rome telegram from Berlin reports Turkey mobilizes 200000 troops with 72 German officers in the Turkish army. The German mission in Constantinople will join, signaling a Turkish alliance with Germany. Washington notes Britain asks the US to handle Turkish diplomatic interests in emergencies.

Rome Paris Berlin Baron von der Glory Constantinople Turkey Germany Washington Great Britain United States

Austrian Defeat in Galicia Reported as Colossal

Rome reports from Bucharest that the Austrian collapse in Galicia is colossal with tens of thousands of wounded being moved by train and many regiments destroyed. A Russian military analysis notes decisive victories may be near, with Lemberg cut off and Galicia and Bukovina severed from the rest, tightening around the fortress.

London Central News Rome Bucharest Roumania Galicia Mapatch Times St. Petersburg Lemberg Dniester Bukovina Carpathians

St Petersburg City to be Renamed Petrograd

A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports imperial order renaming the city to Petrograd to shed Teutonic associations. The name change ends Russia’s long link to the 1703 founding by Peter the Great and the 1712 designation as capital.

London Heuter Telegram Company St. Petersburg Russian Empire Petrograd Russia Peter the Great

French Birdman Stunts Amid German Bullets Over Brussels

Antwerp dispatch reports a French biplane over Brussels on Saturday looping the town twice under heavy fire. Pamphlets urged courage as German officers accused of arrogance, saloons closed, and hospitals filled with wounded. General Jakowski governs Brussels with troops, while Meck lenburg's Grand Duke resides there with staff.

London Antwerp Amsterdam Brussel Brussels Eiffel Tower Paris Jakowski Count von Arnim National Palace Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Royal Palace Palace of Justice

War Declarations and Fragmented Front News From Europe

Reports from the front describe Italy and Greece preparing declarations of war while German forces flood the line with heavy artillery. The Times notes a German push at Amiens and claims of Russian prisoner captures, with conflicting messages from the French embassy about the Russian offensive. American dispatches focus on relief, censorship plans, and pending instructions as President Wilson returns to work.

Times Amiens Wilson Germany Great Britain Tuckerton N J Navy Department

Belgium commisson claims women and children massacred

The Belgian commission presented to King George at Buckingham Palace outlining alleged German atrocities in Belgium. It cites widespread killings of women and children, deportations, burning towns, and the destruction of Louvain, urging immediate Allied intervention and reaffirming Belgium’s resolve to defend its existence and honor. The king pledged British support and expressed shock at the reported brutality.

London United States George Huckingham Palace England Belgium British Empire Albert Wat Bélutlong University of Louvain Europe Great Britain

American Girl Describes Liege Battlefield From War Front

New York report details Miss Anna Laing’s accounts in Liege as German forces attacked. She witnessed blood soaked ground, trenches filled with dead, and Belgian crossfire driving retreating troops before reaching Rotterdam and boarding a return steamer to New York.

New York Liege Anna Laing Bridgeport Conn Ryndam Rotterdam Miss Laing

Tuesday Anniversary of Sedan Sparks German Push in France

London reports mark the Sedan anniversary with a likely German supreme effort in France. Fighting resumes along the front with the German right wing advancing. Paris Temps notes German exhausting drives while French transport brings up fresh troops to prolong the struggle. Reports from St Petersburg and Berlin show conflicting gains on the eastern front near Lublin.

London Sedan France Paris St Petersburg Berlin Lublin

Bulgaria declines to join Balkan line against Turkey

Washington reports a Turkish diplomat denying rumors of a Balkan alliance against Turkey. The Rigaean committee formed before the war to deepen Turkish Bulgarian ties has held meetings since hostilities began, with both sides praising their共同 interests. The Bulgarian newspaper Politika notes broad support among educated Bulgarians for closer Turkish ties.

Washington Turkey Balkan States Gustem Bey Minerei Rigaean Committee Politiq¢a Bulgaria

WEARING ENGLISH CAPS GERMANS TRAP FRENCH

Paris reports the first list of soldiers dead includes Pierre Gounon of Ain Meis, among deputies at the front. A corporal in a wounded convoy at Caekeny observed German troops using red caps like the English to lure the French, who advanced then faced deadly fire. The encounter underscored German deception tactics.

Paris Pierre Gounon Department of Ain Meis Chamber of Deputies Cohvey Caekeny Gays

Armored autos shipments to England under neutrality rules

Washington September 1 The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated a state department request for guidance to American manufacturers on restrictions for war material shipments to Europe. Rep Bartholdt cited German protests over alleged discrimination and urged cautions to avoid appearance of bias. The panel deferred action on the resolution.

Washington State Department House Foreign Affairs Committee Bartholdi England France Canada Bartholdt Germany Austria

Belgian Chief Leman Chose Death at Liege Forts

Antwerp notes General Leman, Belgian commander at Liege, faced surrender to German forces. He ordered a last stand with officers vowing to die in the fort Lencin, and the fort was destroyed after explosions. Leman survived, was captured, and sent to Magdeburg as a prisoner of war under Emperor William.

Paris Antwerp Petie Parisien Leman Liege Magdeburg Fort Lencin Lencin Jeannon Kiav Laman Débria Emperor Williams

Queen of Belgium Guests of Lord Curzon in London

Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and her children arrived in London and were met by the Balman minister at the station. They proceeded quietly to the residence of Lord Curzon of Kedleston for a few days, avoiding public attention.

London The Evening News Paris Lord Curzon Queen Elizabeth of Belgium Balman Almoly Lord Curzon of Kedleston

Kampers Pure Food Sale Ends At 1 PM Today

Colorado pink meat can taloupes in regular crates priced at 89 cents with no limit, advertised by Kampers Pure Food department store. The store closing time is 1 p.m. today.

Colorado Kamper Pure Food

300 Saved On Ship In Race With Fire

Chicago September 1 the excursion boat City of Chicago carrying 2600 passengers caught fire about twelve miles from the harbor. Captain Oscar Bjork maintained order as 300 lives were saved while the bow wedged on the government pier and the stern sank. Fire tugs and other vessels fought the blaze for three hours. flames started from an air shaft amidships and baskets of fruit fed the fire. Passengers and crew were rescued from the pier by cranes and boats.

Chicago City of Lake Michigan Oscar Bjork Bjork Government Pier Benton Harbor Mid

Innes and Wife Draw Immense Crowd in Port Town

Two Burns detectives report new developments in the Nelme case. Mrs Innes is said to know more about the girls' disappearance, possibly tied to Mexican oil investments via Margaret Meng. A detectaphone trace and records of conversations are noted. A letter from Innes to his stepson reveals personal financial obligations and hopes for a daughter-in-law.

Nelmé Burns Victor Innes Nelms Burne Innes Mr. Innes Blais Dennis Mexico Margaret Mens Mena Margaret Meng Portland Arthur Harbaugh Harbaugh Carson City Hay Arthur Ures Amiat

Letter reveals vows and family ties in early marriage tale

A long, ornate letter speaks of faith, hope and trust guiding a cheerful, devoted marriage between a son and Miss Dentzell Moreley. It praises the bride, motherly influence, and a minister’s blessing, while noting a later annulling marriage to the stepson of Innes and an unknown reason.

Dentzell Harbaugh Jtom Arthur Miss Dentzell Moreley Innes

Senate to Pass Clayton Anti-Trust Bill Today

Washington reports that the Clayton Anti-trust bill faces passage in the Senate today amid debate on amendments. Administration leaders say the program will be complete except for the conference report. a decision to drop the railway securities bill is noted. Senate action includes Reed’s amendment on asset-ownership remedies and Poindexter’s interlock prohibition proposals, both defeated.

Washington Senate Administration Conference Committee Democratic Caucus On Reed Brest Poindexter New Hampshire

Ballots Burn At Rome Papal Election Watch

Rome dispatch reports crowds gathered for the Sistine Chapel smoke indicating no pope on first ballot. A second ballot produced smoke again signaling no result as the Canopic steamer with Cardinals Gibbons and O Connell arrives Naples to Rome.

Rome Havas Sistine Chapel Kenna Pops Naples Winte Star One Canopic Cardinals Gibbons Gconnell Cardinals

Many German shells failed to explode in naval battle

London reports sailors wounded off Helgoland recount German shells that hit but did not burst. One destroyer had five shells in the hanger. another shell fell on a British ship and was pushed overboard. A British cruiser burned as decks collapsed, and a German wounded sailor described seven bullets from his own ship.

London Sarwich The Telegraph Helgoland Houer

Three German Spies Saved From Mob in Paris

Three German spies were escorted from Beauvais to Paris by French troops after being arrested near the front. One wore a Belgian officer’s uniform. Soldiers protected them from a hostile mob at the station and led them safely to prison.

Paris

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