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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
1
Servia reports no Austrian soldiers remain on Servian soil as Crown Prince leads main division toward Austria. The planned invasion aims to seize all Austrian areas with Slavic populations even as Athens notes severe battles and heavy Austrian losses during the expulsion from Servia.
Vienna reports Montenegro declares state of war with Austria after informing the government this morning. Montenegro troops are aiding Serbia, expanding the regional conflict and signaling a broader confrontation in the Balkans.
Aug 8 The German cruiser Augsberry, which bombarded Liban and other Russian ports, was sunk this morning by a Russian torpedo boat.
Seattle reports that several hundred Servians will march to fight Austria, per S Bogdanovich editor of the Slobodna Tribuna. More than 100 Servians have already departed from Seattle as the Serb Croat paper notes the mobilization.
Aug 8 The Canadian government intimated last night that German consuls across Canada will be deported unless they immediately leave, as they have been asked to do.
The Georgia arriving from Sitka delivered passengers for Juneau including A. Van Mavern James Freeburn from Sitka, Harold Johnson from Chatham, Miss May Field from Tenakee, H. Butler, W. J. Taggert and wife, J. C. Harrington, and Miss Ruth James from Excursion Inlet.
F W Pettygrove plans return to Seattle and San Francisco after a summer in Juneau. Miss Beatrice Behrendy and Miss Gertrude Heid, with Mrs H S Wyman, sailed on the Spokane to the South. Heid will visit Vancouver and Behrends Olympia. James Freeburn, manager for Chichagoff mines, arrived in Juneau aboard the Georgia.
A passage has been arranged tonight to the West ward aboard the Admiral Sampson. Reverend J Elias and Reverend J Paris lead for Cordova while R C Haskill Mrs Alyce Anderson and Miss Juanita Anderson sail for Seward.
U S Marshal H A Bishop returned aboard the Humboldt this morning following a tour of the southern end of the division with the latest updates on enforcement activity and personnel deployments.
The 24 hour period ending at 3 pm shows a high of 53 and a low of 48. Light rain fell with a total precipitation of 0.06 inches as clouds linger.
London reports indications that Italy will join the Triple Entente against Germany. The move appears imminent as August advances, reshaping alliance alignments in the European conflict.
Rome reports Italy will not join Germany and Austria and will stay neutral if needed. Descriptions say Italian soldiers are deserting and enlisting in the French army.
A London cable to the New York Sun reports Italy has declared war on Germany. The Italian Ambassador announced the decision during the day, signaling a major shift in the war dynamics.
Milan dispatch reports Italian authorities at Genoa seized two German transatlantic steamers after captains demanded coal while coal remained aboard. The seizure follows wartime tensions and actions by Italian officials against German shipping in port.
Rome reports Germany and Austria pressed the Italian government to join their conflict with the Allies promising territorial compensation in return. The move marks a renewed effort to secure Italy's support amid World War I pressures.
All members attended except Geddes. Sidewalk project on Gastineau avenue referred to street committee. Gov Strong prompts halving Indian chief property tax near the city dock. Humboldt Steamship company does not seek contract changes. City to protect Layton dock property option by driving piles. Casey Shattuck addition residents receive sidewalk and street light assistance. Gas boat Narob assessment cut to 350. Current bills paid. Forrest building liquor license transfer proposal by L. L. Clay discussed but laid on the table.
Washington Aug 8 The Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin urging growers to withhold cotton from sale and to improve grain warehouse facilities. It says demand for American agricultural products will rise as the European war continues, so farmers should store crops and sell only as needed.
Mexico City reports the provisional government seized control as fear of combat grows in the capital. Provisional President Carbajal backs the defense, Gen. Carranza pressured to concede or march on the city, Gen. Medina Barron named commander of the Federals, Huerta declares exit from Mexico and denounces anarchy, Carranza reiterates that he will not recognize Huerta’s land grant under the revolution.
EL PASO Texas August 8 Gen Villa will enter Mexico City with his army of 20000 men defying Carranza orders to use only 6000 troops.
R. T. Lynch, a renowned diamond drill operator, arrives from Jualin and stays at the Alaskan hotel. Mrs. L. T. Britton plans to sail on the Northwestern to Seattle for a winter stay.
Mrs P J Mahone and Mrs Willis E Nowell of the library committee urged the city to furnish coal for the new Juneau public library reading room on Third Street near Seward. The council passed a resolution granting coal free up to two tons per month.
Wes Weidleich one of Juneau s oldest pioneers is stricken with paralysis and has been taken to St Ann s hospital for treatment. Dr L O Egginton attends him. He ran a long standing vegetable garden near town and supplied local trade from his small farm.
Paris reports the French army entered Alsace in force today and captured Alturich. Officials say residents rejoiced at the advance, tearing up boundary posts that had marked the separation from France for over four decades.
King Albert personally led cavalry to strike the German flank at Liege this afternoon in force, aiming to break enemy lines and shift the battle's momentum. High command reports vigorous engagement with heavy cavalry action and renewed probing assaults.
Paris dispatch reports Great Britain has landed 22,000 regulars at Calais Dunkirk and Ostend. They are being rushed to the front to support French and Belgian troops in the ongoing military actions.
Aug 8 reports state Servian troops occupy Fotcha in Austria while British forces seize Port Lome in Togoland. Belgian Liege defense praised as French troops arrive and receive honors. Antwerp notes seizure of 34 German steamships.
Aug 8 reports show continued improvement in national business and financial conditions with a particularly marked positive change today. The brief dispatch highlights upbeat economic signs across industries and markets in New York.
London reports that Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George announced advices from the country show Great Britain's financial condition is now perfectly satisfactory with assurances of economic stability and public confidence.
News from New York and Boston reports extraordinary demand for American made goods. Wholesalers and manufacturers receive heavy orders by cable, boosting activity in manufacturing centers. Boots and shoes rise in New England as orders from Europe prompt recruitment of thousands of extra workers in woolen and cotton mills.
NEW YORK Aug 8 A St Louis special reports all ble manufacturing plants in the city will run at full force next week. Additional departments of National Enameling & Stamping Co Corn Products Co and Granite City Rolling Mills have resumed operations. Merchants stock up for early fall trade.
NEW YORK August reports Eastern railroads are adding men to their payrolls at about two thousand per day as service and traffic expand. The drive increases workforce across major railroad networks and signals growing demand in transportation.
The United States Senate confirmed the nominations of Paul M. Warburg of New York and F. A. Delano of Chicago to the Federal Reserve Banking Board. Warburg had been pending for weeks while Delano’s nomination followed the president withdrawing Thomas D. Jones.
The Juneau Gun Club will stage the first handicap medal shoot at the club range in Last Chance basin for the Truesdoll medal. The silver and gold trophy, on display at EB.Valentine's store, will pass to the first member to win it five times in succession.
Rainbow sailed for Victoria after attempting to seize the Seattle bound Alexandria with a million dollar cargo aboard. The Alexandria arrived in San Francisco harbor from South America and will remain there under orders. Rainbow allowed 50 tons coal and supplies to Victoria, with a 72 hour harbor limit.
Seattle August 8 The Mariposa sailed for Alaska with passengers including Kenneth Hussey Ernest B Hussey and wife Rev J A Kennelly Rev Geo Bailey J C Smith wife and son A B Hammer Hazel Ogenstein T Cummeford W Baker Samuel Schribner Mrs Jessie Terry Robert Kennly and wife F BE Daniels L 3 B Turner Mrs G T Natron Ernest Sleuter Miss Deal O Connor and J H Guffey.
London reports the first week of war shows England France Russia Serbia Montenegro Belgium and Portugal pitted against Germany and Austria. Germany fails to invade France through Belgium while France wars defense. The North Sea fleet is restrained and the Battic fleet blocked. France advances in Alsace Lorraine and Russia massed near Austrian frontiers. News remains commentary laden and unsatisfactory to readers.
New York reports private cables say a German torpedo flotilla attacked the British squadron in the Humber waterway to Hull, sinking four warships and possibly sinking several German boats as well.
New York Aug 8 The war’s impact delays the proposed trans Atlantic flight by Lieut John Cyril Porte in the Curtiss flying machine. The attempt already postponed to October may not happen then, marking another indefinite postponement in wartime aviation plans.
Bert Sperry yesterday sold his view lot and residence at Main and Seventh streets to E. S. Hewitt Alaska representative of L. C. Smith and Brothers Typewriter Company. Hewitt bought the place for a home for himself and Mrs. Hewitt.
W. J. Taggart and his wife, owners of a homestead near Excursion Inlet, arrived in Juneau today aboard the steamship Georgia. They were welcomed by local residents and plan to remain for a season's visit before returning north.
A fourteenth game in a fifteen game series between the Douglas Treadwell and Gartineau Juneau teams may be played tomorrow at 3 15 PM at the Ju ineau Recreation Park grounds.
The funeral for Mrs. Wilson will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at her childhood home in Rome Georgia. She will be buried beside her parents in the town where she, as Helen Louise Axson, was famed before marrying the future president. Flags at the capital stay at half staff in tribute to the former first lady and sympathy for the president.
J B Dafter manager for the Crane Co Seattle will be aboard the Admiral Sampson tonight for a round trip to the Westward. He has spent several days in Juneau meeting old friends and studying business conditions.
Alaska government buildings including the Governor's office and courthouse fly flags at half staff following the news of Mrs. Wilson's death Thursday afternoon. The order affects the customs house and other federal and state buildings in Juneau as a mark of respect.
The Honfl Charles E. Bunnell Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress and D. Noll Democratic committeeman from Ketchikan took passage for Ketchikan on the Spokane this morning.
A mammoth anti war demonstration was conducted in New York yesterday afternoon by the Socialist party. Representatives of the warring nations participated in speeches and parades as the program.
Aug 8 report says Chinese ministers urged the United States and Japan to join China in preventing hostilities in Chinese waters. London dispatch claims Britain will insist on right to harbors if China cannot enforce neutrality and prevent German vessels from using occupied harbors, threatening neutral zone violations.
The city council decided last night not to let inmates of the restricted district contribute funds for policing. Instead policing of the district will be paid from the city’s general funds.
H. R. Shepard and Son announce they have added two new lines of coverage in plate glass and accident and health insurance. The move broadens their offerings for commercial property owners and individual clients, signaling growth in local agency services.
London dispatch reports the first major engagement between French and German troops at Lukenberg Belgium. Both sides poured in reinforcements and no result has been announced yet.
Paris reports official confirmation this afternoon that English troops are disembarking on French soil under French officers. They join French commands and move to the front. Debarkation point and troop numbers are being withheld by the War Office.
A Brussels dispatch says Belgium granted Germany a 24 hour armistice to recover dead and wounded. The Germans are transporting the dead by trainloads and burying others near the battlefield while caring for the wounded.
Paris Aug 8 An official War Office communication says Belgian forces hold in check about 40 000 Germans, inflicting heavy losses. The French army of invasion moves slowly toward the Belgian frontier while preparing to strike if the Germans break through the Belgian line.
Lisbon August 8. Portugal Parliament adopted resolutions pledging support to Great Britain in the present war. The measures were approved this morning and reflect full cooperation between the two allies amid ongoing hostilities.
Brussels reports the Belgian commander at Liege wires the War Office that Belgian losses total about 8,000 men roughly 20 percent of those engaged. He also estimates German losses around 30,000 in the fighting at that place.
Berlin Aug 8 An official statement says the siege of Liege failed with 26000 German casualties. The assault is described as a unique act of hordam and the repulse will not affect larger German operations.
The ninth Belgium regiment returned from Liege and marched through Antwerp on Aug 8, each soldier bearing a German helmet on his bayonet.
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