05 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
1
The article reports heavy gunfire off the Maine coast near Seguin Island observed from Portland and forts, while President Wilson offers good offices to major European powers in the Hague convention spirit to seek peace.
Eight cruisers including three German, three British, and two French roam near the U S coast. Fragmentary wireless signals stirred hopes of a first clash with the British or French fleets, while firing off Maine suggests an engagement may have occurred.
The article argues that advertisers and progressive merchants offer true value with real price concessions. It warns buyers pay a penalty for patronizing non progressive stores, while readers of the Item trust live ads and actively respond to them, making advertising in this paper beneficial.
Reports of a naval engagement off the Scottish coast were declared untrue by the British government. The German cable was cut today between Europe and the Azores. Preparations of the British navy were completed today and it was announced the government would acquire foreign warships under construction in Great Britain. King George called for volunteers for the army. The British public showed anxiety about food supplies prompting government assurances. A price control scheme is to be introduced. The German ambassador had not yet left London. German troops are reported to have entered Dutch and Swiss territory. Russian warships have captured several German merchant vessels in the Black sea as the Dardanelles and Bosphorus remain closed by Turkey. Russian troops are in contact with the German army along the Russo German border, while French and Germans touch on the French frontier. London detectives arrested several Germans suspected of rifles and bombs. No confirmation of German warship destruction or capture in the Mediterranean by the French fleet. The French authorities announce the advance through Belgium of the Seventh and Tenth German army corps. The German fleet in the Far East is said to have sailed from Tsing Tau. Germany embargoed Russian funds in German banks. The Japanese premier declared no fleet or army would be sent to Europe, but great activity in the Japanese navy was evident.
In the North Sea scene British and German naval forces clash as the Drake fires a salute while the Bremen answers with a broadside. Chief Admiral von Tirpitz looms as the German naval head in the backdrop of the action.
British French fleets reportedly sink German cruiser Panther and seize ships. German lines of communication cut by telegraph and cable failures. Austria England France Germany Russia at war as fleets mobilize and hospitals prepared. Storm over embassies and Japanese naval activity follows declaration of war. (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)
The Item urges Governor Emmet ONeal to halt the solvent credits tax to avoid disrupting Mobile business amid wartime conditions. Strong endorsement from Mobile merchants prompts talk of petitioning for a special session to repeat the law. A public meeting is set for Friday at the Ca hotel as discussions spread through wholesale and retail districts.
Washington reports President Wilson near his wife during a prolonged illness, while he drafts a peace appeal to European leaders. Officials note the strain of domestic duties, legislation, and economic duties on his leadership as Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre rush to the bedside.
Generally fair weather continues with gentle shifting winds tonight and Thursday, keeping temperatures mild and skies partly clear across the region.
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