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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
9
ASSELS Aug 7 The crown prince of Germany rides at the front as Belgian combat grows fiercer. He longs to command and now actually heads troops in action. Military leaders reluctantly follow as bullets fly and the prince proves as bold in battle as in ambition.
London reports Britain gearing for protracted war with Lord Kitchener calling for a massive enlistment of 100000 volunteers and a war budget of unknown total. An appeal seeks men aged 19 to 25 for years of service with additional naval manpower plans totaling 67000 officers and men.
Grand Trunk Pacific liners Prince George and Prince Rupert are held in Seattle due to risky sailing conditions from the European conflict. Officials say the ships will stay docked until sea conditions improve and property risks lessen.
Aug 7 dispatch says British and German war fleets engaged off the Chinese coast in the ongoing conflict, signaling intensified naval activity in the region.
In Winnipeg on August 7 authorities moved to curb further protests after mobs stoned the German and Austrian consulates and attacked the German club causing considerable damage.
Paris August 7 General Joseph Joffre is in supreme command of the United Army of France. France expresses pride in its general and the soldiers show utmost confidence in their leader Hera 62. His experience as a soldier and training as an engineer will aid him in his arduous duties.
Washington reports the Aldrich-Vreeland act has generated demand for $126,000,000 of extra currency, with $45,502,000 allocated to New York. The line notes ongoing European crisis influence on U S liquidity and regional allocations.
An ad touts The Star reaching over 45,000 homes daily, urging readers to publish their wants in the newspaper to maximize visibility and response.
Washington, Aug. 7 Europe faces famine far worse than a general war as food supplies dwindle. With export bans and mobilized railways, cities risk starvation while rural areas_ feed themselves first. Economists warn famine shadows the Old World if the conflict broadens.
Berlin dispatch quotes Kaiser Wilhelm urging every German capable of bearing arms to defend homeland and fatherland. He vows hard fighting, lauds the ancient warlike spirit, and expresses confidence soldiers will die like heroes if required. The address ends with God bless you.
The history traces Belgium from Roman and Frankish rule through Spain Holland and Napoleon to 1833 independence. It notes Antwerp Brussels and Ghent inspiring independence and a strong cooperative worker owned stores system and proportional representation as expressions of national self determination.
Aug 7 London reports two major wars: a naval clash between Britain and Germany in the North Sea and the Belgian front before Liege. German assaults met fierce resistance with massive losses as miners and fort defenses shaped the grim battle, including a breach by Uhlans briefly entering Liege before being repelled.
The Austrian war office said Austria-Hungary would protect the Russian frontier allowing Germany to concentrate on France and Belgium. Russia mobilizes slowly as German border patrols raid into Russia burning villages and destroying railways, with no large engagements yet. A Russian cavalry division that crossed into Germany was repulsed on Thursday.
The admiralty confirms the British cruiser Amphion of 3440 tons was sunk by a mine in the North Sea while with torpedo boat Lance. The Koenigin Luise mine layer was sunk after striking a mine. Of Amphion's crew 131 died and 135 were saved.
London banks reopened with a rush for withdrawals though no panic. Gold withdrawals were small as new notes, worth about $7.20 each, circulated widely. The war office issued a call for volunteers with targets of 100000 up to 500000, and enlistment was already underway.
A coroner's jury holds Joseph J. Taylor responsible for a Spokane trestle crash that killed Welwood G. Murray and Miss Bessie Holmes. Prosecutor has not filed information yet. Miss Frances I. Helliwell was injured and may be permanently affected.
A Montana page reports climbers from across the United States visiting Glacier Park. The Seattle Mountaineers are described as feeling frisky amid the gathering crowds and alpine activity.
Thomas A. Lockington proprietor of a Queen Anne Avenue delicatessen was robbed at gunpoint last night. A masked man confronted him inside the store while another watched outside. The duo escaped with the till contents.
The German naval tanker Wilfredo laden with fuel for the Kaleer's fleet was blown up by a mine off Cuxhaven. The vessel was totally destroyed and most of its crew perished, according to the British consul general at Antwerp.
London officials praise India's readiness to send two divisions to bolster the allied war effort. Colonies are gearing to support Britain's arms in the struggle with Germany, with India capable of contributing more than one million troops.
Europeans in Seattle voice longing for peace after years of conflict. They say war brings misery and poverty, and that popular will could have prevented war a week ago if heard. The article notes Europe’s long search for stability and the impact on European welfare.
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