19 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
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Report discusses Gibraltar and a German naval base linked to coastal protection concerns. Mentions Chile as a reliance for coast defense and protection strategy considerations.
Germany’s Heligoland, obtained from England decades ago, is described as a major fortress with sea walls, guns, a tunnel pier, searchlights, wireless station, armored casemates, and new offshore island housing torpedo boats and submarines. Once 100 troops, the garrison rose to 1500 amid wartime buildup.
Military writers in this report contend that the 1890 exchange between Germany and Great Britain over Zanzitar and Heligoland will yield no regrets. The implications of that 1890 pact are discussed as a benchmark for current tensions and strategic posture.
A society wedding in Trenton tied Lucy Brady Cook daughter of Charles Howell Cook a potter to Carter Henry Harrison Jr son of Chicago mayor Carter Harrison. Miss Eleanor Harrison sister of the groom served as maid of honor.
Reports to the Department of Justice allege artificial price increases across foods from sugar to beef and pork. A Texas district attorney cites sharp gains in granulated sugar, Swiss cheese, flour, and meats, with consumers paying more than hotels and restaurants. A livestock executive notes declines in Chicago prices but higher dressed products for buyers, challenging packers' explanations.
Washington reports the president met with Senator Simmons and Representative Underwood to discuss financing losses in customs revenues from the Eurapest war. A special tax is likely, with a formal message to Congress when funds are needed. Manufacturing disruptions could delay import duties normalization and prolong Congress adjournment.
Panama reports tolls totalled 100000 dollars since opening with 25000 from the barge line and the rest from commercial steamers. Three steamers have passed through today and four more may follow before night. The canal opened officially on Saturday August 15.
Five congressmen are denounced in relation to a motion or accusation concerning Japan and perceived yellow peril implications. The article frames the matter as a political controversy with the term “motive” indicating suspected aims behind the push.
Washington August 19 Congress shows broad anti Japanese sentiment over Japan's European war move. Lawmakers warn of territorial aims and fear German sympathy if Britain does not disavow. Navy buildup urged as Congress debates Japan action and a Britten resolution criticizing China transfers to Japan.
War dispatches describe German withdrawal from Sarrebourg and intact Liege forts. British forces exceed 100000 landed to join allies while North Sea patrols report light clashes. Joffre notes progress in Alsace and Lorraine, American corps forming in Paris, Zeppelin losses claimed, Zenta sunk per Vienna report, Japan's aim to curb German influence in China.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the annual meeting of the National Baptist Convention colored in Philadelphia. The event will draw about 3,000 delegates plus women’s auxiliary and visitors, totaling around 10,000 people, with Booker T. Washington among the prominent speakers.
Washington August 19 the administration measure to create a Government Bureau of War Risk in the Treasury to insure American ships was introduced in the House today with 5,000,000 dollars for insurance losses and 100,000 dollars for administration purposes.
Tomorrow August 20 is the final day for West Monroe water customers to pay six months of charges. Delinquents will be cut off after that date. CG. E. Averett, Marshal.
Reports indicate a large unnamed battle may be underway with uncertainty about status and participants. No official confirmation or details available.
Fragmentary reports from Belgium and Paris suggest a battle of gigantic proportions may be underway with cannonading heard in Brussels. Unclear where British forces landed or which direction armies move while Liege forts’ fate remains unknown.
A Brussels dispatch at 7 p m reports fierce fighting along the front between Belgians and Germans. Refugees pour from Tirlemont as reports from Paris claim Servian victory over Austria at Shabats with 3000 killed and 5000 wounded. An official note says Belgians retreating toward Antwerp but not confirmed.
A Paris dispatch quotes General Joffre to the minister of war noting recent French actions in Alsace. The communication begins with a summary of gains and ongoing operations as of August.
London reports several days of important successes reflecting great honor on our troops with German losses cited. artillery is said to demoralize and crush the enemy as heavy gunfire from Texel Island in the North Sea is observed to the west on Tuesday morning.
In Rome the pope shows a dangerous condition after a sudden relapse. an official bulletin confirms the patient’s life is at risk. In Washington, President Wilson approves buying ships to export American foodstuffs, with a tentative congressional request for 25 million dollars.
Ulrich Eck recounts Chauncey Denen seen in Finland riding a flat car from 4 AM to 1 PM under heavy rain. The incident highlights difficult travel conditions faced by Americans abroad.
A St Petersburg letter dated August 11 describes a shift in attitudes toward the government among Poles Finns and Jews and says the Duma was divided and strikes spread before the war. It notes that now people are ready to fight believing the government is right.
Walter Jennson sits sixteenth among American League pitchers. The big fellow endures a tough season yet remains the league’s best flinger in the business at that.
Associated Press reports President Wilson named Attorney General McReynolds as a Supreme Court nominee and also tapped T W Gregory for Attorney General.
Judge Riley J. Wilson, candidate for congress from the fifth district, visits Monroe after traveling from Ruston. He plans a Caldwell parish campaign stop and other district visits. He says he has covered the district well and approves the campaign’s high tone on national issues.
Washington reports President Wilson and Cabinet pressed censorship of cables while urging Americans to avoid partisan acts. Japan demands German evacuation at Kiao-Chow top the agenda as Berlin warns of possible war with Japan. Baron Chinda conferred with Bryan but withheld comment.
The Canadian Athletic Union championships scheduled for today in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island were indefinitely postponed. The event was tied to the Confederation Jubilee celebrations.
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