19 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
Report from the front describes heavy fighting as German forces drive toward Antwerp and Namur. Allied lines claim repulse at Gembloux and Louvain but acknowledge German gains and cavalry scouts near Antwerp Brussels, suggesting fate may tilt in the German favor.
A Belgian correspondent describes the early and ongoing German assault in Belgium around Dinant Waterloo and Saint Trond with cavalry and infantry clashes. He notes Brussels abandonment as a strategic act and warns Germany faces stronger resistance as battles widen toward Wavre and onward.
Reports from Namur and London describe heavy fighting at Dinant and Gembloux with massive losses on both sides as the Meuse turns red. Liege forts reportedly fallen or overtaken. Brussels may be in German hands. Japan presses Kiaochau cession. war outlook rises. Two damaged German cruisers reach Hong Kong.
Washington August 18 high officials revealed how close the United States came to war with Mexico a fortnight ago as General Carranza rejected peace envoy overtures and ignored American efforts to bring Constitutionalists into Mexico City drastic measures were urged on President Wilson by the administration
Cabinet discussions favored sending troops from Vera Cruz to Mexico City to curb expected chaos after the Carbajal government and constitutionalists failed to reach an accord. President Wilson rejected the move, fearing war with advancing constitutionalists, and instead pursued Gulf North harmony between Villa and Carranza to form a provisional government. Paul Fuller was sent to gather information and engage Villa and Carranza in peace efforts.
Colonel Roosevelt told Portland leaders that the Fenway Park event in Boston was poorly managed. He complained admission was charged at 50 cents and that he had urged a free appearance, preferring a larger Arena gathering over a 5 to 6 pm meeting with a smaller crowd.
Colonel Roosevelt sharply attacked the Wilson administration foreign policy in Portland. He warned about Pacific coast vulnerability if Magdalena Bay is ceded to a hostile nation by Mexico and floated the idea of Danish cession of West Indian islands as a base for attacking the Panama Canal. He called arbitration treaties sham and pretence that would be repudiated in trouble.
The colonel says a treaty with a foreign nation is only strong if backed by real power. He notes the wartime value of treaties in Europe and insists they are not worth the paper they are written on.
Guy Oaks 28, a Boston carpenter and Guilford native, was killed when his car skidded and overturned three times near Parkman, striking a culvert. Nathan Wyman of Guilford escaped with minor injuries as Oaks neck was broken in the crash. Wyman did not suffer serious harm.
Tonight at 9 31 Portland time the Moon undergoes last quarter on Aug 13 new moon on Aug 21 first quarter on Aug 27 full moon on Sept 4 and the year begins with 23 days elapsed. Venus sits west after sunset Mars faint near Venus and Jupiter rises east. Auto lamps switch on at 6 11 with other vehicles at 7 41.
A historical note marks the 100th anniversary of British forces landing in Chesapeake Bay and threatening Washington, D C, alongside reference to the 1812 sea battle between the Constitution and the Guerriere.
Forecast shows unsettled conditions for Boston and vicinity with increasing showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate south to southwest winds accompany the unsettled outlook and a similar forecast is issued for New England with likely showers midweek.
Paris dispatch to Exchange Telegraph says three Zeppelins reconnoitering Belgium were destroyed and one fell into a forest and wrecked after a visit by Paul Doumer former French minister of finance who had just returned from the fighting line in Belgium.
A Brussels correspondent reports in a letter from St. Wandville that Maurice Maeterlinck, aged 52, expresses a desire to enlist in the army. The note appears in a dispatch dated August 18.
Maurice Maeterlinck, at 52, asks which corps of Belgian volunteers he may join to combat the enemy of mankind, stressing the need to wage war at all costs.
Special Cable to the Post reports Liege has fallen and its forts ruined by German artillery. Belgian troops held the forts against six German army corps, gaining historic fame. Brussels may be occupied. Waterloo looms as likely site for a decisive battle.
Secretary Roosevelt telegraphed from Eastport Missouri today announcing the safe arrival of a son and heir.
London reports intense fighting as German forces push through Belgium with clashes at Dinant and Gembloux and Uhlan patrols near Antwerp. French and Belgian defenders hold key positions though details remain uncertain. The status of Waterloo and Louvain battles is not confirmed.
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