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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
7
Franz Hugo Krebs of Cambridge Massachusetts criticizes the Post and other papers for their sensational claims about German atrocities in Louvain. He cites conflicting editorials and a Despatch on German actions, defending German conduct as justified by wartime events while urging media restraint and verification.
Amsterdam reports Malines battered by bombardment from midnight to noon yesterday. The Cathedral of St. Rombold lies in ruins after shells shattered the building and windows. Artworks saved, shrine of St Rambold moved to Wavre, Rubens paintings taken to Antwerp. Chimes in the cathedral tower destroyed. gateway ruined.
Americans living in Paris are registering themselves and their property at the American embassy as a precautionary measure.
Diplomats in Washington warn that war could spread beyond Italy and the Balkans to the Caucasus Persia Egypt and India if Turkey enters the conflict. Tokyo may extend aid to Britain in Asia while Greece mobilizes its army and Japan weighs new duties under the Anglo Japanese alliance.
Boston bankers and stock exchange brokers gathered at the Boston City Club for a post noon conference to protest the closure of U S stock exchanges. They adopted resolutions to call a censure meeting against European belligerents and to express support for immediate peace and dispute settlement without arms within a week, date to be announced.
London September 3 The Archbishop of Canterbury states in a letter to diocesan bishops that Church of England clergymen should not enlist as combatants. He argues that holy orders and active combatant service are incompatible and urges clergy to serve in ministry at home or in the field, noting many have offered as chaplains.
A German girl spy, not more than 17, was arrested by English soldiers on the Oise River bridge at LaCroix. She carried plans of roads and bridges around Paris. A German spy in an English uniform was shot after making a gesture as if reaching for an item instead of surrendering.
The price of flour rose as mills added 10 to 25 cents per barrel amid a 518 cent wheat surge. Retail flour hit 8.50 a barrel with dealers forecasting further increases. Sugar and molasses followed price moves while provisions edged lower and vegetables remained plentiful. Oysters remain in season but demand awaits cooler weather. Providence Rivers and Cotuits quoted at 45 and 76 cents per quart.
The foreign minister told the Cabinet Council in Bordeaux via Paris that the battle at Lemberg lasted seven days. Austrians retreated abandoning field guns rifles and ammunition as Russians captured thousands of prisoners.
A correspondent notes a two year old Tokio battle showing how Filene stores preplan operations. The piece praises long term policies over quick profits, with fixed buying and selling plans guiding the new store. It argues consistency and preparation enable future success and steady merchandising.
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