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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
2
French and English unite with Belgians against the advancing forces. The slaughter is described as the most awful in modern warfare, marking a brutal and pivotal moment in the conflict as towns fall and fortifications endure.
Germans press fortifications with repeated charges met by heavy losses. Belgian and French forces resist as occupation of Liège is confirmed. Dispatches describe German troops crossing Meuse defenses, fierce infantry clashes, and morale of Prussia’s units deteriorating amid counterattacks. Citizens react as French army advances near Namur and Luxembourgers are reported cleared.
A chaotic war dispatch reports Montenegro’s king returning to action as forces clash near Liege. German divisions push toward fortified positions while Belgian defenders, aided by French cavalry, resist. Destruction of Liege’s Siege Cathedral marks ongoing bombardment and strategic stalemate with fortifications intact.
Rome reports President Wilson's offer of mediation warmly received by Italy. Italy will support the mediation when opportunity arises. Regret is voiced over the absence of American ambassador Thomas Nelson Page. Secretary of State Bryan, trusted by officials, is actively promoting the plan in discussions with foreign officials.
The American Red Cross asks broad public support for relief work in Europe. A European widow enrolled as a member at large will receive benefits for the year. The society plans to deepen member involvement and ensure every contributor feels a personal stake in relief efforts.
An imperial broadcast urges the German army and navy to defend the fatherland after six years of peace. It calls on every capable German to resist the enemy, praising past glories and urging sacrifice and steadfastness in the face of invasion.
The Czar, meeting the Council of De Raypire and Dhima at the winter palace, urged unity and sacrifice as Austria declared war on Russia. He hailed patriotism, love for the throne, and readiness to endure hardships for Slavic brotherhood and national destiny.
The item reports chaotic war imagery and diplomatic notes as theaters broadcast dramatic scenes. It notes President Wilson and France's general mobilization while mentioning American naval readiness and neutral proclamations amid European conflict.
The armored cruiser Tennessee, altered to haul gold for Americans abroad, sailed from port at 04 percent o clock Thursday night carrying about 7 400 in gold and $390 000 entrusted to the paysmaster by private friends of individuals abroad. James K Wilmarth of Prescott Ark, chief clerk of the Treasury Department, is noted in connection with relief court measures under the assistant secretary of war Hireckenridee.
A report attributes King Victor Emmanuel II with a firm reply to German and Austrian efforts to bring Italy into war. He denounces offers to betray allies and homeland, saying no advantage could persuade him to abandon his nation and his people. The document references tensions over Lombardy and neutrality amid tumultuous diplomacy.
American residents in Paris propose forming a special legion to aid France while a British squadron within four days sinks German ships and forces two liners the Mauretania and Cedric with 2,600 passengers to seek Halifax. In the Far East a fight near Wei Hai Wei sees the Russian cruiser Askold and the German cruiser Emden sunk.
London Walter Runciman, secretary of agriculture, introduced a bill granting the government power to seize all food hoards. The measure passed through stages as he cited the need to curb wealthy hoarders with luxury cars who cornered scarce provisions, worsening hardship for the poor.
Army reports claim 500000 Russians and 40000 Germans invaded or prepared to invade Finland and Russia, with Austro Hungarian forces crossing Galicia toward Kiev and Warsaw. Diplomats warn of a widening conflict as mobilizations surge and cities arrange home relief amid patriotic fervor.
A fragmentary exchange questions a Polander's death caused by a falling rock. An Irishman notes the rock was heavy, three to four tons, and jokes about danger and respect for the dead. The tale ends with a quip about coal and a reflection on the coming man.
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