12 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
1
German forces push forward along the Moselle front and attack the gaps in French fortifications north of Verdun. Analysts believe the invasion of France may proceed via Brussels and Lille as cavalry skirmishes begin.
Sheriff Barton left Wednesday for Michigan City with Elmo Brennan in custody. Brennan was sentenced to the state prison for two to twenty-one years at the adjourned term of circuit court last week. Barton expected to return to the city Friday.
London reports the first great battle of the war underway with a German enveloping move toward Lille and Liege. Von Emmich directs three corps to invest Liege while another army crosses the Meuse toward Tongres and Brussels. The Krupp artillery and Belgian resistance shape a major engagement as Namur’s defense shifts.
President and daughters return by special train to Washington after attending Mrs Wilson’s funeral in Rome Georgia. He looked exhausted after the ordeal and the train is expected to reach Washington around five this afternoon. Meanwhile Berlin press reports confirm German forces advancing toward Paris with a general cavalry engagement begun near Longres and south of Louvain as Germany presses to breach Belgian and French defenses.
Paris dispatch notes the German Moselle army striking at the gap in French fortifications north of Verdun with severe fighting at Longwy. The operation is described as extending through Luxembourg and possibly toward Continn, as the entire front remains screened.
A terse note asserts the unit keeps secret the whereabouts of its defense army and warns that serious fighting could be expected near Stenay, reflecting heightened wartime tensions in the area.
Dispatches from St Petersburg report the Russian fleet has captured twenty five merchant ships in the Baltic and now dominates the sea. An Italian report claims Switzerland may move reinforcements through Italy to enforce neutrality along the Swiss German frontier. Lieut Skeen and his aide died in a training accident over a British field.
Washington reports state department communication with Berlin via Copenhagen has suddenly ceased without explanation. Cables may be cut, leaving officials uncertain about contact with German authorities. The abrupt interruption raises questions about ongoing diplomatic channels and potential implications for allied coordination.
Reports from Belgium state a German dawn assault on the Belgian position at Tirlemont, twenty five miles east of Brussels along the Geete river. The war office calls the engagement serious and notes Belgian resistance as infantry supported by artillery holds firm amid Allied push to aid.
Bulletin from Vienna reports Montenegro formally declared war on Germany today after Montenegro’s minister in Berlin demanded passports and delivered a declaration of war to the German foreign office. The act follows an earlier declaration of war on Austria on August 7.
Rome Aug 12 Pope Pius expresses deep sorrow over Europe’s war during his pontificate and has cancelled nearly all public engagements. The pope spends long hours in prayer and officials fear the strain could affect his health.
In London on August 12, the Austrian ambassador was asked to explain why Austrian troops are near the French border. No reply has been received. Britain emphasizes that France won an ally against Germany. The British government expects the Vienna ambassador to be recalled soon.
Fragmentary text shows a sports or match note with unclear phrasing about Germany and England. Readable entities include Germany and England and a page reference forty two, suggesting a game recap or headline.
Advices from Maastricht report a strong German force with heavy artillery advancing on Namur. An allied army is nearby and expected to resist. Namur is ringed by nine forts, tighter and closer than Liege, with a trench-filled approach advantageous for defense.
Mr Butler, business manager of the Bavansville Courier, was in the city on Wednesday.
Representative Lieb of Indiana sends President Wilson condolences from the First district and declares the nation shares in the bereavement. The message joins numerous communications from senators representatives and other citizens of prominence.
A local shop advertises specialty picture framing with help selecting mats frames and materials. They offer retouching cleaning and repair of old pictures with all work guaranteed.
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