03 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
1
A wartime mood sweeps the nation as soldiers’ uniforms appear in large numbers and volunteers organize into regiments to join the regular forces. Lawmakers and workers alike pledge full support in the border conflict.
The French capital imposes food measures while authorities plan to lift the embargo on U S meat imports. A German wireless dispatch from Berlin via Brussels reports the small cruiser Augsburg bombarding Libau and engaging the enemy, with Libau's naval port on fire.
Territorials ordered to report for service. Only Army Airmen may fly across the realm and English waters. Cable censorship imposed. Reports from the North Sea unconfirmed as German seizure of a British steamer is discussed. fighting extends to Kiel Canal.
Het Amsterdamsche Handelsblad reports from Brussels that a division of Uhlans has been annihilated on the French border. The brief item notes a unit loss amid early August hostilities.
From Saloniki Aug 2 Austria shifts most Semlin forces to unknown destinations and leaves a small garrison to bombard Belgrade. Paris Aug 2 The Temps fumes at German methods and urges united front among Russians French and British against perceived piracy. Parliament prepares defense votes while Paris ramps food measures and reserves transport.
Tokyo August 2 In the Pacific region preparations for war intensify with the British Asiatic fleet concentrating at Hongkong and German ships moving toward Tsingtau German residents in Japan ordered to standby for return home Japan ready to sail dreading naval actions Hiymi a battleship made a successful trial trip freight transport between Japan Siberia and Europe halted efforts to secure neutral ships to move cargoes at war rates for insurance
In Shanghai, a large foreign flotilla concentrates at Tsing Tau the German port of Kiao Chou. Fourteen German three Austrian and two Italian warships are present. Prinz Leopold Friedrich and Jaguar arrive from Shanghai. Chinese patrol ships depart from Shanghai. The Askold and Yarmouth sail. Shanghai residents fear protection gaps. The US may be asked to extend police in Chinese waters.
Be mindful Kaiser. Cettinje reports King Nicholas has signed a decree ordering mobilization of the Montenegrin army as of August 2.
Ambassador Jusserand at Hamilton Massachusetts issued a general call to all French reservists in the United States to report immediately to the nearest French Consul. Arrangements will be made to transport them to France from his summer home.
London reports from Vienna say Emperor Francis Joseph was assassinated last night amid war turmoil with Serbia. Dispatches claim a crushing Serbian victory and immediate succession by Crown Prince, though verifications are impossible due to cut lines between capitals.
Paris Aug 2 President Poincare said his only regret is that his high office would prevent him from leading his company of Abpin riflemen in France. Andre Magino of the Chamber of Deputies has returned to service as a private in a regiment stationed at Barb Due. Magino, formerly Under Secretary of State for s, had a seat in the Caet and is among several who declined the eight day delay in the order of.
Congressman Willis told Spanish War Veterans at the Soldiers Home in Dayton that Wilsonian policy neglects Civil War veterans and opposes flag changes. He warned that Europe sinking into war proves one man power leads to autocratic decline, and he planned to speak at Martin's yard and Steubenville.
German troops fired on and brought down a French flying machine near Wesel. Additional hostile aircraft were seen in the Rhine province including Keprich toward Andernach and near Duere toward Cologne. A passenger on a Thorn bridge train tried to drop a bomb. a hotel keeper and his son were shot while attempting to blow a tunnel at Kochem.
Brussels Aug 2 reports say all French regiments from Sedan are moved toward Nancy near the German border. Travelers from Cologne note rapid fire guns on the Hotel Hansa terrace in that city, believed aimed at hostile aeroplanes.
Norfolk reporters say English navy is recruiting Yankee seamen from American battleships with enticing terms. Letters from New York and Boston promise higher pay, transport, and immediate status for those with American discharges. Short term sailors, three to six months remaining, weigh the lure as others show interest.
King George reviews the home fleet at Spithead revealing 493 vessels including 20 dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers. Water planes from Calehot stations perform aerial feats before royalty as the fleet demonstrates rapid mobilization.
The Home Secretary issued an order banning flights by aircraft over the entire United Kingdom and coastal waters, with exemptions only for naval and military service.
Hull reports steamers dispatched to retrieve the British fishing fleet stranded in the North Sea as weather or danger persists. The move aims to ensure vessel safety and reunite crews with home ports.
London reports sweeping defense measures as the territorials are recalled, naval reserves called out, flights over Britain banned, and censors take charge. A national moratorium, banking act suspension, and a defense loan of 250 million dollars are anticipated as Parliament debates war support.
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