German envoy urges restraint on war rage and explains events
Dr. Henlei von Haimhausen acting German ambassador to the United States argues Americans should withhold judgment on the war message. He cites Austria Servia crisis, Russia mobilization, and a quick German strike to avert greater danger, denying Germany sought war with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Henlei von Haimhausen
Germany
United States
Dr. von Haim
Europe
Sedan
Servia
Austria
Russia
Rusisia
France
Nuremburg
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Mexico
Discounts Reports From Liege
An analyst urges calm judgment on Liege fighting reports from Belgian sources. He notes Germany lacked siege guns at Liege and used field artillery, questions exaggerated attacker numbers, and calls for restraint until full context emerges. He addresses Germany’s navy, enemy pressure, and asks Americans to await the full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liege
Germany
England
Sunday Bat tle Line Steamship Round Trip Offer
Sunday afternoon round trip to Battles on the steamer Jas. A. Carney for 50 cents. Leaves the city at 7 p.m. Returns from Battles at 9 p.m. This short excursion provides a brief outing with a simple schedule and fixed fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battles
Jas. A. Carney
City
German Troops On Way To Mobilization Point
The photograph shows Kaiser's infantry marching to war amid cheering crowds. The text notes Germany’s infantry divisions facing heavy losses on the Belgian frontier and compares naval actions to British demands on Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Trip 50 Cents Leaves the City at Seven P.M.
A brief note records a 50 cent trip leaving the city at 7 p.m. The fragment notes timing and price without additional details.
Liege Defenses Stand Against German Assault Continues
Belgian and French forces reinforce at Liege as 125000 German troops fail to breach forts. War office says Franco-Belgian plan matures, 100000 French troops already on Belgian soil with 250000 to follow. Uhlans routed by Belgian cyclists after intense artillery duels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Liege
Warem
French War Office
Belgium
Prince George
William
Arion
Verdun
Borchon
Fieron
Evegnee
Bancelles
Embourg
A&a
Colummn
Borchen
Fanilke
Silent session list of signatories to protest tax
A noted extra session at the Cawthon hotel gathered supporters in protest of the solvent credit tax. The roll includes Charles A. Cunningham as president, Charles J. Gayfer as vice president, J. Leslie Taylor as treasurer, Leon Schwarz as secretary, plus an extensive list of names and firms such as Pollock Estate, George R. Vaughan, Walker Furniture Co, Southern Realty Co, Dreaper & Burns, and many others seeking to register as members.
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Cawthon
Leon Schwarz
P. O
Charles A. Cunningham
Charles J. Gayfer
J. Leslie Taylor
Estes D. Baker
Laz Schwarz
C. J. Gayfer
John C. O'Connell
William H. Armbrech
Samuel Eichold
Louis J. Dunlap
Ford Forcheimer
G. Russell Ladd
S. C. Starke
E. O. Fowlkes
James P. Moreland
H. C. Vaughan
George D. Lining
Carl G. Meyer
Phil
Meyer
B. B. Chamberlain
Francis J. Inge
W. E. P. Wilson
Claude A. Grayson
Walter Mitchell
Francis Walter
Sol Rosen
H. Haverman
S. Gonzales
IL Lichtbach
M. Lichtbach
W. W. Croom
L. G. Adams
J. W. Tagert
I. A. Swift, Jr
R. O. Rubel, Jr
M. C. Altmayer
Anson Arnold
C. C. Ridenhauer
William Orton
A. C. Tonsmeire
J. F. Jossen
Tom Boone, Jr
J. B. McHugh
J. M. Friedman
James McPhillips Grocery Co
Marx Grocery Co
Jesse F. Hogan
W. C. Baumhauer Candy Manufacturing Co
W. C. Baumbhauer
Simon Clothing Co
A. M. Bright Grocery Co
English Carriage Co
George Harness and Vehicle Co
Dreaper & Burns
S. A. Burgoyné
Ed J. Higgins
FE. A. Pincus
J. W. Little
E. 0. Zadek Jewelry Co
Adam Glass & Co. Inc
L. Hammel Dry Goods Co
J. Goldstein
John J. Damrich
the Palace
E. H. Britton
W. B. McAtee
J. W. Glasgow
Parker Bros
Gabriel Jewelry Co
J. Emile Herpin
Partridge Hardware Company
D. W. Partridge, Jr
R. O. Harris Grocery Company
Bankers Force Open Market Amid Global War Shock
New York bankers rush to finance vast world trade as multiple nations cut commerce. The panic investors pull back. clearing houses struggle to settle balances while stocks and bonds face renewed stress. Odds of reopening the exchange grow as foreign influence and credit demands reshape markets.
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International News Service
New York
United States
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Committees
Grocery Store Crowd Nabs Shoplifter After Five-Block Chase
Joe Zieman, described as a Negro, took unpaid groceries from H C Meyer's store at Dauphin and Scott. A crowd pursued him for five blocks until Canal and Wilkinson where Policeman Gallo intervened. Zieman was taken to police headquarters and the groceries recovered.
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Joe Zieman
H.C. Meyer
Dauphin
Scott Streets
Canal
Wilkinson
Gallo
Joe
British Troops Land as Fronts Open Across Europe
Aug 8 dispatches report 20 000 British troops landing on the continent while German and Russian forces clash across borders. News from Paris London Brussels St Petersburg cites Belgian defenses at Liege and French advances in Alsace as tensions escalate in the early stages of the war.
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Paris
Rome
Echo d
Mauthausen
Alsace
London
Maastricht
Central News
Liege
Three Louisiana priests join war effort in Europe
Three Benedictine priests Father Gregory Father Laurence and Father Berchmans from Louisiana answered Kaiser Wilhelm and France calls for the war. They await transport to join the German French fronts while Bishop Van de Ven and Father Carra travel in Europe amid rising conflict.
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New Orleans
Aug
Louisiana
Europe
Father Gregory
St. Paul's College
Covington
Laurence
J. H. Blenk
Berchmans
Gregory
Kaiser Wilhelm
France
van de Ven
Rome
Holland
Raymond Carra
Oper van de Ven
Palermo
Italy
Clergy Members Reported in Europe Safe Amid Unconfirmed Telegrams
Canon Bogaerts in Belgium Mer and Father L Anglais in Napoleonville France are among clergy unconfirmed for several days. Father Solignac in France, Father Kavanaugh in England, Father Ansenmw with Bishop Van de Ven, and Father Ten Brink in Meridian Holland are also listed. No news has arrived. they are believed to remain in those locations and safe.
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Canon Bogaerts
Belgium
Mer
Joseph Solignac
France
L. J. Kavanaugh
England
Father L’anglais
Napoleonville
Father Ansenmw
Bishop van de Ven
Father Ten Brink
Meridian
Holland
Brewton to Have The Peoples Bank Fourth in Town
Brewton Alabama notices announce formation of The Peoples Bank with $25,000 capital. Incorporators include D Gillis W W Downing G W L Smith and others. aim to start Sept 1. This will be the fourth bank in Brewton.
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Brewton
Ala
Alabama
D. Gillis
W. W. Downing
G. W. L. Smith
G. M. Palmore
C. B. Garrett
J. B. Morgan
L. G. Mayo
I. M. Sanders
R. W. Miller
Joe Larkin
W. A. West
Dan Brantley
A. D. Kelly
T. F. May
Mary L. Gillis
Peoples Bank
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