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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
1
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Brussels confirms a fearful toll of 25,000 German troops lost as they enter Belgium. A second Brussels despatch notes the French army has entered Belgium and advanced deeply into the country.
The department of commerce ordered customs to deny clearance to foreign merchant ships converted for war use or carrying reservists. New York inspectors must verify ships are solely for passengers and freight with no arms. Swiss official Hubscher said Switzerland would issue a statement.
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A public protest meets at the Cawthon Hotel at 7 30 tonight to oppose Alabama’s solvent credit tax. If needed the gathering will move to Bienville Square. Local merchants and Madison county residents criticize the tax demand urging prompt returns by August 8 1914. Commissioner J J Crittenden cites instructions from the governor and state tax commission. Schwarz proposes mass meetings to push abolition and a special legislative session to end the tax. The Mobile Item notes broad public condemnation of the added burden and calls for tax relief for wage earners.
In Pensacola Florida J Leroy Brown 22 was shot and killed after Mrs Florence McGowan mother of 15 year old Vivian McGowan opened fire in the courthouse corridor to thwart a marriage proposal Brown who faced a charge of intercourse with a girl under 18 had waived examination and was bound over for trial The shooting occurred after the mother agreed to a possible marriage settlement and Brown reportedly fled to Mobile before being brought back for trial
Outside of the two principals, the sole witness cited is R. Pope Reese attorney for Brown, along with two others who had just arranged the case's course.
Reports from Brussels and London indicate German troops seeking a twenty four hour armistice at Liege while later dispatches say the Liege forts were abandoned after three days of fighting. German divisions retreat to the left bank of the Meuse as observers note massed infantry and heavy losses. The German consul’s son Count Von Arnim was wounded and died. Three Belgian forts Liege Namur and Huy are highlighted for delaying the German advance and aiding French mobilization.
A.G. Quinn informed by Gov O Neals staff that the governor would not visit Mobile to inspect the artillery camp as planned. Adjutant General J B Scully announced the governor would attend next week. Major L 8 Dorrance led a drill inspection marred by heavy rain but noted the troops kept the tented camp orderly and the drainage favorable.
British authorities deny reports of a major North Sea engagement while noting German forces massed on the French and Russian fronts. Berlin reports limited German losses near Liege as fleets maneuver for strategic positions and Joffre’s army readies for further action.
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