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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
6
Paris crowds the Chamber of Deputies as France mobilizes for defense against German aggression. The Temps accuses Germany of ambush and piracy, pledging united action with Russia and Britain. Paris closes museums, secures food, and plans meat imports. priests are allowed to serve as chaplains.
A Central News dispatch reports the German capture of the English steamer Castro, owned by Wilson Line, in the Kiel Canal and its detention for Hamburg. The Castro was en route from Dantzig to Hull with no passengers. A second despatch says the British steamer Saxon, shipping coal to Drunenbuttel, was intercepted and redirected to Cuxhaven.
The Russian ambassador at Berlin has been handed his passports as he prepares to depart via Brussels. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Germany.
A cablegram from Gibraltar reports a French fleet of 12 ships passed the Straits of Gibraltar today heading east.
London Aug. 2 The British Home Secretary issued an order prohibiting flights by aircraft over the entire United Kingdom and coastal and territorial waters except by naval and military service craft.
The British admiralty has called the royal naval reserves to service and informed the Canadian government. The units are merchant seamen trained for navy duty with certificates of competence and pledge to serve. They are worldwide, with thousands in New York and other American ports, and this is the first such call.
The British government has assumed control of all wireless transmission in the present emergency. A special gazette states that wireless telegraphy is under government control and that foreign vessels within British waters will be governed by admiralty rules.
The Russian cruiser Askold and the British cruiser Yarmouth left the river mouth today. The Askold arrived two days ago. Local residents fear Shanghai's unprotected position as discussions arise about US police protection in Chinese waters instead of Japan.
London reports crowded cross channel steamers carrying many Americans from France and Belgium. Paris Nord Line warns English agents it can no longer guarantee trains to and from Paris amid ongoing evacuations.
London reports unconfirmed talk that the German liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie carrying 10.6 million dollars in gold was seized by four British cruisers before reaching the English Channel. The War Office withholds confirmation as the ship, last seen off Ireland, was bound for a German port amid imminent war.
A 1910s style advertisement promotes Savon Cadum soap as superior for facial care. It argues mineral oil lotions harm skin, urges washing away impurities, and claims Cadum from France by Louis Nathan yields a cleaner, natural complexion. It notes availability in leading department and drug stores.
List of passengers aboard the gold ship Cecil ie departing Boston including Mrs J C Grew Felix Vorenberg and Simon Vorenberg Eliot Wadsworth Carl Ley Miss Josephine Mahoney Mrs John J Hall and daughter Lillian of Brighton Reverend and Mrs Brian C Roberts Walter H Roberts George C Arvedson. Also travelers from Concord Portland Providence New Haven Bridgeport and Meriden among others.
In Whitehall the cabinet debates Britain’s stance as the Triple Entente war looms. Defence moves include mobilization, flight bans, and censors. a £250 million loan is anticipated, with a month moratorium and food price rise fears offset by grain reserves.
Colville Barclay, charge d affaires of the British Embassy in Manchester, warned last night that if the reported seizure of the Wilson liner by Germany is true, Britain would declare war. He expected Britain to join Russia and France in any case, though he questioned the Princess Cecilie gold seizure report. The vessel reportedly carried 10.6 million dollars to bankers in England and France.
Poslam claims rapid healing of eczema acne pimples and rashes after one overnight use. The advertisement notes skin improvements from Poslam medicated soap and urges readers to obtain samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York and purchase pricing at 25 and 15 cents.
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