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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
8
King George messages Vice-Admiral Jellicoe assuring confidence in his command of the fleets and pledging Britain’s shield to the empire in the hour of trial. The note comes as mobs riot in the capitals and damage the German embassy in St. Petersburg.
The admiralty announced that a special despatch boat would be placed at the German ambassador’s disposal tomorrow to enable his departure from British territory. Telegraphic communications between England and Germany and Austria-Hungary are completely cut off.
Col ville Barclay of the British embassy asked the United States to take over British diplomatic interests in Berlin. Secretary Bryan directed Ambassador Gerard to act. A state of war between Great Britain and Germany was officially noted upon a telegram from London. English naval reserves will proceed to England at once.
Germans and Austrians subject to military duty are leaving the Isthmus of Panama in numbers after orders received here. Europe’s war has little effect locally except delaying delivery of German machinery for canal work. Four Hamburg American Line ships held at Colon while a German cruiser is reported nearby.
The American legation reports about 1000 American citizens reached Copenhagen from Hamburg. They planned to sail home on vessels including the United States liner. Many left baggage in Germany and some will try to reach America via England.
A mob rioted at the German embassy in St Petersburg wrecking rooms and furniture and tearing the gold eagle from the flagstaff. They raised the Russian flag, toppled statues, and threw debris into the canal. Police halted the attack as another crowd targeted the Austrian embassy. A Russian footman was found shot and stabbed, authorities say.
Paris reports the French war ministry says German cavalry and infantry crossed the frontier in reconnoitering parties. A German dragoon squadron tried Villers-la-Montagne but was repulsed. a German cavalry regiment reached Morfontaine before retreating. Mobilization proceeds with order, Alsace shows spirit, Santos Dumont offers aid, and General Paul Pau, veteran of 1870, is placed in command of a French army.
Paris reports German infantry destroyed customs and telegraph offices at Homecourt and Joeuf in Meurthe et Moselle. A German officer was captured at Morfontaine after French infantry repulsed a German cavalry party.
Confirmation has been received that a French warship captured the German steamer Porto off Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The Porto, 1800 tons, owned by Oldenburg Portuguese Steamship Co., operated between Hamburg and Portuguese ports.
The State Department cabled Ambassador Page in London to draw on American bankers for 300000 to aid needy Americans. The funds were placed at the disposal of this government by the Bankers' Trust Company of New York.
Chancellor Lloyd George told the House of Commons the Bank of England rate would be reduced to 6 percent, effective tomorrow or Friday. The government has not yet decided on specie payments.
Americans in London cope with shortages as funds and loans ease needs. The Tennessee cruiser Tennessee brings cash to cash checks and letters of credit, easing hotel bills and bills for daily needs. Prices rise at shops and several stores are looted by infuriated women.
North German Lloyd Brandenburg and Hamburg American Prinz Oskar docked in Philadelphia after two days under forced drought and no lights. Brandenburg carried 380 passengers to Philadelphia and 38 to Galveston. Prinz Oskar 360 passengers from Hamburg. Ships held up at port. 23 foreign ships blocked, 30 more due, no departures since last Sunday.
The Cunarder Lusitania, which sailed under cover of darkness early today, was reported to be east of Nantucket this afternoon and continuing on her course. No hostile warships were in the vicinity according to available information.
In Paris the French Parliament heard President Poincare’s address calling on the nation to defend liberty justice and reason with France supported by Russia and England. Premier Viviani warned of German aggression and pledged peace while defending Europe. The session saw martial law relief measures and a unanimous moratorium extension to colonies.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that Belgium invited French troops to cooperate with its army and ordered Belgian provincial governments not to view French troop movements as a frontier violation, following a summary of existing war news.
Pall Mall Gazette reports that heavy German selling in the London market was a deliberate ploy to frighten financiers into keeping Britain from entering the war. It says up to 10 million dollars was spent or planned for this aim with government awareness.
A Russian aeroplane on the Russo German frontier near Lemberg was fired on by Austrians. The craft crashed, killing two officers and the pilot. The report, cited by Neue Freie Presse, places the incident near the Austrian military hub at Lemberg in Austria Hungary.
London Aug 5 Premier Asquith announced the British government would seek another 500 million dollar credit tomorrow. It was announced Viscount Morley and John Burns resigned from the Cabinet amid the move.
Malden residents and colleagues travel across Europe and Asia with several names noted. Mrs. William A. Jackson of Beltran Street is in Switzerland. Mrs. Hannah Killion and daughter Miss Agnes Killion, a Lincoln School teacher, are believed in Italy. Rev. John B. Killion plans to meet them in Rome after a Philippine posting. Richard A. Nutter leads a New England tourist party on the continent. Miss Lucy Smith of Ferncroft Way teaches zoology at Mt. Holyoke and is in Berlin. Miss Annie P. Smith and Miss Marion Hawley, a Daniels School teacher, are believed to be on the continent.
The steamship Olympic reached her New York dock today with millions in American securities from London. Europe expected about $25,000,000 in consignments on the Olympic and other ships, while cable sales from a vast stock liquidation totaled at least $50,000,000. Banks and brokers in New York held much of the securities for foreign accounts.
Ottawa August 5 Colonel Samuel Hughes minister of militia announced that Canada is raising a contingent of 20 000 men for service abroad. He said offers exceed 100 000 men and that recruits are to report to district officers. Willie and M are at the seashore in the next Sunday Post.
Advertisement explains that stomach acidity causes distress after meals and prescribes Bisulated Magnesia as a dissolving neutralizer. It claims the remedy works within five minutes, is inexpensive, physician prescribed, and harmless, to prevent burning, belching, and bloating.
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