28 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
London reports that British marines have occupied Ostend to prevent German footholds on the English Channel. The action aims to secure shipping lanes and reduce invasion risk along the coast.
Three army corps reportedly flee toward Danzig after a seventy two mile march through marshy terrain. The force must traverse the marshes to reach the Baltic port as part of the retreat operation.
Russian forces drive deep into East Prussia seizing Tilsit as German corps retreat under pressure. German troops abandon arms and supplies while fortifications at Frankenau fall after two days of fighting. Our cavalry advances on Lemberg as Galician offensive progresses.
From Antwerp, Aug 27, American correspondent Porvell reports the battle for the Malines region five miles south of the lace city. Belgian and German forces clash along a ten mile front with heavy artillery shrapnel and bayonet attempts to capture the railway embankment as Belgians fall back under pressure.
A dispatch from London reports a German official wireless telegram from Emperor William to Emperor Francis Joseph praising victories and the brave German army. It mentions the Crown Prince and Ruprecht and conveys congratulations amid world events.
A Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius X. left a three page will in his own hand. It begins with a prayer to the Virgin, then lists legacies and duties for his successor. The testament is to be published to honor the Pope and show his disinterestedness in earthly things.
Secretary Bryan cabled all U S embassies in Europe urging Americans abroad to return home at once using available transport. He warned that war creates uncertainty making future predictions unreliable and advised no unnecessary delay while noting plans to send the armored cruiser North Carolina to Turkey to carry relief gold.
The North Carolina is sent to Turkish waters to aid and protect Americans and Christians in the Ottoman empire. The move follows diplomatic soundings with European powers to avoid political aims, amid tensions and expected Turkish involvement in the European conflict.
United States government seeks to reopen imports of German dyes and chemicals to save textile jobs and enable printing of stamps and currency. Representative Metz discusses Rhine access from Frankfurt to Rotterdam and possible European mission to arrange shipments, with Dutch vessels as potential transit.
Amsterdam reports Prince Luitpold born 1901 and eldest son of Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria has died from throat inflammation. The Telegraaf notes his death on August 27.
Reports from Juvisy the day’s fireball end of a pilot and lieutenant killed after their aircraft fell. Barbadose legislature votes 100000 for the righteous war and the Colonial Office suggests sugar as support. Prince Ernest of Saxe Meiningen wounded in Maubeuge hospital. Norwegian steamer Gottfried blown up by a floating mine. several crewmen killed.
Anxiety grows as American painter John Singer Sargent has not been heard from since his departure from London to Austria on July 24. Friends seek news via the American Embassy.
The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse, 14349 tons built 1897, and once the world’s largest liner, has been sunk by HMCS High Flier off the west coast of Africa. One crewman was killed and five wounded. survivors landed. The ship had served as an armed cruiser and pursued British merchantmen.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons Belgium faced invasion with courage and national life at stake. He praised King Leopold and the Belgian people for resisting German forces while Britain pledged unwavering support and allied vows to defend Belgium's independence and international obligations.
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