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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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
5
A coercive decree orders the removal of all British subjects within twenty four hours, enforcing immediate departure across the affected territories.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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