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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1914
Page
9
The western front shows minor engagements with no significant developments. Belgium and eastern theaters lack fresh updates. Berlin orders inquiry into burning at Louvain and mentions an official announcement dated September 24.
A digest of World War I era items notes a Belgian inquiry near Louvain into civilian shelling, a German protest over the bombardment of Dar es Salaam, and French troop movements. It also covers Credit Lyonnais dividend pauses, Deutsche Bank's financial stance, and comments on British leadership and Polish Radziwill. European diplomacy and military positions are summarized with emphasis on neutrality measures and strategic outlooks.
New York reports a British camp tale from France with Rev. James Molloy recounting English and Irish soldiers joking amidst machine gun barrages and shellfire. He describes bravery under fire, music hall songs, and the terrifying air war as British lines hold at Mons and in trench battles.
Secretary McAdoo reported to Representative Underwood that fiscal year receipts through Wednesday surpassed last year by 724,904 due to the sale of two battleships to Greece and delayed payment of 35,723,285 of the corporate and income tax for the previous year. Ordinary internal revenue rose 2,139,643 from a year ago. July fell 588,166, driven by 429,386 less distilled spirits. August shows a 2,727,809 rise with distilled spirits up 3,226,502.
Washington reports the United States will not seek financial benefit from its Vera Cruz occupation, remitting nearly 600000 in fines against Hamburg American steamers Bavaria Ypiranga and Dania for unloading cargo elsewhere. Secretary Daniels states the vessels loaded items destined for Vera Cruz but discharged them at other Mexican ports. The note emphasizes no US duty to enforce fines and cites Mexican law as the basis for the remittance. A 1900 stat shows beef cattle per 100 people has fallen from 62 to 57.
Ostend reports a Zeppelin from near Bruges dropped three bombs killing some panic and wounding property. One hit Avenue P de Smet du Nayer bridge area near Park Marie Henriette garden, another struck the harbor, and a third hit the fish market near the railway station. The craft then returned northeast toward Courtrai.
The report criticizes New York banks for charging 7 to 8 percent interest, arguing it raises costs for southern banks and ultimate borrowers. It notes the Treasury increased national bank currency issuance by over 140 million dollars in six weeks to ease rates and urges banks nationwide to offer reasonable credits amid European War conditions.
Police recovered valuable furs stolen recently from the shop of Pries at Peach Tree Street after detectives traced the case starting last Monday. Most items were displayed at low prices far below their value, and the proprietor believes the thieves’ operations are now blocked.
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