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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1914
Page
1
London reports a strategic pullback and refitting after September 1 actions. British forces now sit south of the Marne in line with French troops, while French losses and a German assault near Compiegne are noted. The official view: no new major engagement, but potential for substantial gains with more troops.
President Wilson announces he will not undertake a speaking tour in the coming campaign, opting to stay on the job amid an international situation. In a letter to Representative Poremus he urges Congress to finish necessary work and notes a constructive record and a future program to appeal to the country in autumn elections.
Colonel Roosevelt was met at the terminal by a large group led by C. W. McClure and greeted with his familiar vigor. He asked where to obtain a copy of The Constitution and spoke briefly, declining to discuss current topics for publication. The party accompanying him included HG Hastings, General A J Watts, C. Coyle, James L. Sibley, and others from Atlanta, Fitzgerald, and Milledgeville.
United States officials reported British authorities urged guarding Christians in Turkish ports amid European tensions. Britain informed Washington she favored sending American warships to protect Christians there if Mohammedan uprisings occurred. France supported concerns of German propaganda stirring unrest in Egypt India and Turkey. Continued on Page Three.
Summer vacationists return to the city and seek quick business. The paper is a standard Southern home newspaper with broad circulation and high efficiency for want ads. It serves advertisers by delivering quality and quantity to thousands of readers daily.
The light cruiser Pathfinder exploded by a North Sea mine with uncertain losses. Paymaster Finch killed. Captain Leake wounded. six junior officers and two petty officers missing. Allied forces press German right wing on the Grand Morin near Paris. Maubeuge reportedly resists German assault as British troops aid the French. Berlin says Germans attack Nancy forts as Emperor William and staff watch. British casualties exceed 15,000 to Sept 7, with 3,000 prisoners reported at Doberitz. Cattaro fortifications bombarded by French fleet. Montenegrins defeat Austrians at Boljanitz. France plans to call 197 recruits to bolster forces.
London reports the Wilson liner Hans with 600 aboard struck a North Sea mine off Shielda and sunk Friday afternoon. All but about twenty Russian refugees were saved. The ship had sailed from Hull to Archangel, and fishing trawlers aided in rescues including 200 survivors landed. The trawler Prince Victor saved 22. several others were drowned. Nine neutral ships later reported destroyed by German mines, including five Danish, two Dutch, one Norwegian, and one Swedish vessel.
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