21 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
1
A report describes a Yankee ship that struggles to sell goods amid shortages and slow trade. The vessel faces weak demand, raising concerns about provisioning and maritime commerce.
A New York dispatch reports ships sailing for England with light cargo as Britain seeks food and sugar. Despite ample supplies in port, American shippers fear nonpayment and hold goods, while English demand focuses on sugar and grain shipments and the Atlantic lines note ships carry far less than capacity.
The Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius X dies unleashing efforts for peace as conclave plans to appeal to warring nations and seek U S aid. It notes Anna Pius X the Pope's sister dies from shock and exhaustion and that Cardinal Vannutelli faces disability amid crisis.
Special dispatch reports Emperor William ordering resistance to Japan in Kiao Chau. China instructs provincial authorities to protect foreigners and suppress revolutionary activity. Germany discusses ceding Kiao Chau to China with the United States, while China vows to stay passive regardless of Japan's move.
An English engineer reports German forces strong columns of Kai ser’s Cavalry followed up their seizure of the capital city. King Albert’s army retreats toward Antwerp as Allied lines reel from the advance. The dispatch notes German fleet shelling Kronstadt Viborg Rival, with Western fronts tense.
Washington reports Senate and House commerce committees favor a bill to create a Treasury Bureau of War Risk Insurance to insure American registry ships against war hazards. The measure aims to support emergency overseas trade and restore commerce during the conflict.
J P Morgan and William Porter met with Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board in Washington to report improved national conditions and a hopeful outlook. They discussed exchange, keeping American gold in the U S, and aiding grain shipments to Europe to balance payments.
General Venustiano Carranza enters the capital as provisional president with massive crowds cheering from Atzcapotzalco to the National Palace. The parade includes artillery salutes, schoolchildren with flowers, and a flag ceremony recalling Madero’s legacy.
Brussels reporter Percy Philip chronicles the German occupation of Louvain on August 20 1914 describing Belgian retreating troops at the front lines large motor convoys and refugees fleeing toward Brussels. He notes rumors of burning and tales of atrocity fueling fear among civilians.
Austrian troops occupy Miechow in Russian Poland after a night surprise on 1006 Cossacks with 400 killed or wounded. Austrian casualties 140. Russian forces claim Gumbinnen with 12 German guns and many prisoners. Baltic fleet reportedly seized 16 Russian ships and one steamer last Sunday. Russians report gains on Austrian and German fronts with prisoners and captured guns.
A Marconi wireless from Berlin reports the German Emperor's farewell to the First Regiment of Foot Guards. He urged victory and honor, saying the sword must be drawn to decide the fate of the war, pledging trust in Almighty God and recalling glorious days. The regiment commander renewed loyalty and declared an unwavering thirst for victory.
New Orleans reports a disaster at Ceiba Honduras where forty British and American workmen were killed as the new concrete customs house collapsed. D. F. Klodt is named as a victim among the foremen. A local exporter received word to cancel orders and forward details, but no further information has arrived.
Answers Last Call. St Marys Ohio August 20 Willis Reishler a prominent 61 year old insurance man died today leaving a record of local business leadership and community involvement.
Paris and suburbs report 600000 unemployed as wartime disruption hits economy. Government urges interior mobilization with bank deposit relief and expanded work programs. Builders, factories to reopen. labor leaders collaborate with Marcel Sembat's government commission to revive employment and charitable effort expands.
A bomb thrown at a Naples bound train’s first class compartment exploded injuring several travelers. The incident occurred today and was reported via Havas Agency dispatch.
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