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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1914
Page
6
Report lists bombs hitting Paris from a German air raid while British forces fight against heavy odds. Germany accepts a plan from the United States aimed at enforcing neutrality over wireless communications to belligerent nations.
French lines retreat as German advance continues. British Prime Minister Kitchener praises troops in Belgium and France while Paris braces for siege. German warships sunk off Heligoland yield few survivors. Teing-Tau forts fire on Japanese ships as German reserves flood China. Louvain reportedly burned. German-Russian actions near Allenstein press on. The Wel land sinks Chinese torpedo boat destroyer 890.
A German aeroplane over Paris dropped five bombs causing two women to be wounded. One blast hit near Rue Albouy and Rue Des Vinaigriers, two near Quai De Valmy with one unexploded, and others at Rue Des Recollets and Rue Marcin. The northeastern district near St. Martin's hospital was affected, with major hospitals and landmarks nearby.
London reports 1200 German warship crewmen with only 4 percent saved after sinking off Heligoland. Casualties include Lieut. Eric Westmacott and nine dead on the Arethusa, with several wounded. Lieut Commander Bartellot and others killed on the Liberty. The battle is described as well-planned and executed by a fearless destroyer force.
The British light cruiser Arethusa opened fire on German cruisers after a sighting shot. She hit the lead German gun killing it, then fired broadsides. Arethusa scored a hit on a German cruiser causing smoke and flames while taking damage to her engine room from a German shot.
Lord Kitchener announces that after days of heavy fighting the British army in France is rested refitted and reinforced for a new offensive. Sir John French reports the BEF withdrew to a fresh defensive line with casualties estimated between five thousand and six thousand.
Washington reports Germany has virtually approved the U S plan to enforce neutrality over wireless belligerent communications. Berlin suggests minor changes but overall acceptance stands. The scheme allows belligerent embassies to send coded wireless messages while American naval officers at stations must be informed to confirm neutrality.
Paris officials discuss wartime measures under Minister of War Alexandre Millerand to put the city in a state of defense. Wounded are to be evacuated to the south and west. Belgian and northern refugees may not remain in Paris as Americans abroad face uncertain reception. Washington reports two European war developments: the North Carolina sails to Turkey with funds to aid stranded Americans, and Americans are urged to leave Europe. The move aims to protect citizens rather than imply a political objective, drawing France’s cautious approval amid tensions with Germany.
Ottawa reports a second Canadian expeditionary force forming while the first division of 21,000 men nears completion. The Franco-Belgian front setback boosts Canadian enthusiasm as troops move to Vacartier camp near Quebec, where volunteers surge. About 80,000 infantry are in camp versus 20,000 called.
American manufacturers face probable protests over alleged neutrality law violations. German representatives object to armored steel automobiles for beligerents, while a Philadelphia firm produces such cars. An Ardmore company plans to ship 14 armored cars through Canada to the British government.
The federal relief board described its work aiding Americans marooned in Europe. It cites two gold laden cruisers sent home money and transport, with embassies able to arrange funds and passage. Thirty seven thousand queries have been answered.
Field Marshall Lord Roberts praised a 1300 London businessmen regiment for enlisting in Britain’s war effort. He highlighted their education and duty while contrasting with others who continued sports amid the national crisis, saying the country faces a life and death struggle.
A 200 strong corps of American volunteers marched through Paris to St. Lazare station to board trains for Rouen where they will be drilled by French officers. The crowd cheered as American girls waved handkerchiefs and the volunteers passed by the square.
The Federal Reserve Board began selecting Class C directors for the 12 regional banks as part of setting up the new currency system. Officials expect enough directors in each district to enable simultaneous opening of all banks by week’s end.
Aeronautical Society of America president Thomas R. MacMahan cites reliable data on German Zeppelin raids to England using Ostend as a base. He describes seven new Zeppelins, each 562 feet long with 1,200 hp engines and 18 ton payload, capable of reaching the English coast in an hour and evading British guns.
The article notes an American sales leadership group formed for wartime expansion of foreign trade. It highlights James A. Farrell of United States Steel as an honorary great American salesman who steered exports from US Steel subsidiaries to exceed 100 million dollars, signaling strong potential market capture.
Imperial Consul Oscar Mezger states the German fleet has not sought a decisive battle with the British dreadnoughts. He argues the navy is held as northern coast defense due to ongoing land battles on the French and Russian fronts. He says Germany cannot spare ships for a northern ocean engagement.
The report lists naval losses in August during the first month of the general war. German and Russian fleets fight near Aland Islands. several ships are sunk or damaged by British torpedo boats and cruisers. Destruction includes U-15, Goeben, Breslau, Zrinyi, Magedburg, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, and multiple Austrian vessels near Corfu, Heligoland, and the Gulf of Finland.
Cincinnati reports progress in raising funds for Germans in the old country as officials announce updated war news. German consul Oscar Mezger in Cincinnati says Berlin reports tell of Russian forces routed south of Allenstein, casting doubt on advances to Koenigsberg and Lille. He expects fuller, unbiased Paris and London reports to confirm German defense and steady progress toward Paris.
New York notes that the South will feel the swift effects of a commerce pullback but may gain in long run. The region south of the Ohio and Potomac including Louisiana and Texas shows strong industrial and agricultural growth over the past decade. Louisiana is poised to rival others in corn production as southern industrial advance gathers recognition by major iron and steel leaders who scheduled a key meeting in a southern city.
The News editorial condemns secret diplomacy as a danger to democracy. It argues Europe cannot tolerate covert dealings and urges the United States as the model for a free civilized world to prevent future menace.
Seven Austrians and three Romanians from Cincinnati aboard the Holland American ship Pottsdam attempted to reach European armies by boat to Holland. They were taken prisoner by an English cruiser in mid ocean, along with other German Austrian Romanian and Hungarian passengers, according to Romanian community reports via Alexander Landesco.
A. Rustera Bey, Turkish ambassador in Washington, reports lack of knowledge about his government’s European crisis response due to interrupted communications. He says Turkish sentiment was outraged by Britain’s seizure of two dreadnoughts recently completed for Turkey.
Port Arthur editor rails at the Kansas City plan for a 2 133 000 bushel elevator while citing Missouri's already massive 45 million bushel capacity across G N R C P R G T P and Dominion plants. He argues the Evening Post overstates KC as one of the world's largest and touts Missouri elevators instead.
A humorous exchange aboard a ship has a sailor guiding a visiting lady through the deck etiquette. She thanks him and jokes about “forbidden” tips, while the deckhand replies with a playful old world greeting about apples in Eden.
A nostalgic wash day ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue for whiter clothes and cleaner laundry. It appeals to shoppers in general groceries advertisements, noting wide availability and a household stain remover promise.
The line suggests many former figures lack proof or credible demonstrations of reincarnation theory, reflecting skepticism about evidence and claim validity in this debate.
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