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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
1
Schedule for the new Southern train between Mt. Vernon and Princeton will be announced this week. The service will depart Mt. Vernon early in the morning to Princeton and return in the afternoon, offering travelers two daily chances to visit points between Albion and Princeton and return the same day.
English cabinet holds meeting after declaring war on Austria. Austria seeks aid. Germany prepares to attack France Belgium as Italy declines involvement while Greece and Turkey remain neutral. Opposing forces to be engaged by week’s end. German marksmanship pool noted.
London dispatch reports German forces from the Moselle start invasion of France with bombardment of Pont-A-Mousson seen as opening moves. Belgian war office says invaders in three divisions are being checked near Haelen Namur and Brussels while French and possibly British armor strengthens east of Jouvain.
England reports that Turkey has formally assured via its ambassador in London that it will stay neutral in the European war. The statement counters fears that the Porte would join Germany and strike Greece, viewing the war as a chance to recover Balkan War losses.
President Wilson wrote to the Attorney General asking for an investigation of abnormal food price inflation to see if a conspiracy against consumers exists. The Attorney General ordered special agents to begin the inquiry and directed district attorneys to cooperate to get to the true condition.
The Ladies Industrial Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a home cooking sale Saturday at 2 o clock afternoon in the vacant Kurtz building on the north side of the square. August 12 3rd.
Minnesota records show a fire loss of 3.88 dollars per person for the year 1913. The figure reflects statewide insured and uninsured costs and highlights fire risk and safety costs in early 20th century Minnesota.
German buyers show strong preference for integrated clocks in cars with emphasis on dashboard design and practical timekeeping. Manufacturers note demand across multiple vehicle segments and price ranges, reflecting a trend toward functional convenience.
The war office withholds details while noting forts near Longwy and Luxemburg are engaged. France claims full mobilization with train service resuming except in the east, Joffre kept informed of German moves, and massing of forces at key points. German fleet may strike as land operations begin, or the Mediterranean fleet with France will target Austria’s fleet in the Adriatic.
Brussels reports that the German advance toward Namur was checked by Belgian and French forces. The war office says German losses were enormous and that Belgians captured several latest model machine guns mounted on automobile trucks.
Paris dispatch reports the entire active German army hammering French Belgian lines with its main strength in Luxembourg and the frontier south of Lincourt. Bloody fights are in progress as German forces probe French defenses along the front.
German artillery and marksmanship are criticized by staff officers in Paris as the fighting spirit of French and Belgian forces remains strong. The extent of German forces is unclear, but both sides are expected to clash by week’s end. France plans to seek explanation from Turkey over reports of Goeben and Breslau purchase to avert capture.
Rome Italy Aug 13 England declared war on Austria and a cabinet council was held. No official statement issued though no immediate shift in Italy’s stance is expected. The Austrian ambassador may demand Italy honor treaties and aid Austria, a demand likely to be refused. Public sentiment across Italy runs strongly against Austria.
Austria and England have been declared in a state of war since midnight as British orders flash a six Fleet to strike against Austria. London reports a British foreign office notification regarding passports issued to Austrian officials and escalated hostilities between the two nations.
A damaged OCR item notes an attack on the American Consulate with a report of bombardment by German forces. The consul suggests the possibility of relocation if the threat persists and remains under discussion with officials.
A Japanese minister announced at an o'clock that Austria and England are at war since midnight. Orders were sent to the British fleet in the Mediterranean to attack immediately. The French fleet is nearby the British fleet. Tokio dispatch reports Japan will aid the British and French fleets against Pingtau, though not yet confirmed.
A Thursday morning event drew a crowd of children to the Fair Store as doors opened at nine. The shop handed out samples of doll dress goods for little tots to use, sparking a rush to secure their donations. The piece notes American cowboy pictures enchant Spanish children amid broader cultural themes including Holland land reclamation.
Local shop advertises specialized picture framing with proper mats and frames. They provide old photo retouching cleaning and repair services with all work guaranteed.
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