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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1914
Page
39
London reports show confidence in the navy remains high as the Amphion loss is accepted without panic. Patriots greet foreign embassies with unity while demonstrations reflect support for allies. British authorities raid German firms and arrest several Germans suspected of espionage, amid cautious optimism for victory in the North Sea.
Newport society leaders met at Mrs Stuyvesant Frith’s home to plan a lawn fete aiding the Red Cross and Army Navy relief societies. An afternoon and evening event at the Casino around month’s end is expected with tableaux, booths, and a dance. Costumes from the abandoned flower ball may be reused to heighten spectacle as interest runs high in the summer colony.
London reports a Times dispatch noting Russia’s ukases and duma deputies indicate mobilization of more than six million under arms. Plowman reservists march in St Petersburg as volunteers surge, with youths over sixteen eager to enlist and officials imposing admission restrictions.
In New York Aug deluged by reports bankers resumed discounting of commercial paper in large volume at a 6 percent rate, signaling removal of fears. Federal reserve board member W P G Harding returned to Washington as emergency currency distribution began. New York banks prepared for full currency allotments of up to 200 million, with 12 million daily shipments planned. Canadian banks continued gold withdrawals. National City Bank announced it would act as a global clearing house for bank and cash credits, including South American debits, potentially shifting financial prominence from London to New York.
London Aug 8 Winston Churchill announced there had been no fighting and only two ships lost. A flotilla sank the German mine layer Koenig Luise after it laid mines in the upper channel. About 50 of her crew were saved. The Amphion was blown up by a mine on return. Mines scattered at sea threaten peaceful merchant ships under neutral flags and may carry supplies to neutrals. The admiralty warns this new warfare demands worldwide attention.
Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts, brother in law to Senator Lodge, traveled from Havre to Dieppe to aid Lodge’s wife and three children marooned there. Illness kept Lodge from going, Gardner describing his route and methods to help others facing similar peril. He used two taxicabs from Havre and obtained a permit from the chief to transport essential items.
The speaker describes having to be photographed and obtain mayoral approval as well as district commander consent. After traveling to a distant location, a duplicate set of permits was needed. Mrs Lodge and the children also had pictures taken and placed on passes.
Secretary Garrison stated there is no reason the Panama Canal cannot open on August 15 for ships needing up to three feet of water. The clarification aims to end doubts about whether to proceed with opening the isthmus on that date.
Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Md Aug The annual onion picnic of Red Men Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of the World of Sharpsburg drew about 3000 people. A parade featured Boonsboro and Rohrersville bands with speakers State Senator Fred N Zihlman Edward Burns of New Jersey and William M Caffery. Bull killed as freight train derailed after colliding with cattle at Syndmans Station interrupting traffic for six hours.
London reports from Rotterdam quote Hugh Martin describing German crown prince Frederick William leading about 80,000 men at Verviers east of Liege. Six pontoon bridges span the Meuse and by morning a large force crossed to the left bank. Troops move south on both river banks, tramway bridges blown on the Tongeren-Butzen line. Eyewitness accounts tell of orderly advance, green uniforms, and 15 bound farmers among prisoners. An aeroplane circled the scene as German units pressed forward.
War Office decides to accept foreign volunteers starting August 21. In Paris a herd of cattle and horses were seen along central districts as security and disruption accompany diplomatic tensions. German frontier officials demanded 3600 marks from Cambon, who borrowed gold from companions after check denied. officer promised passage to Danish frontier. France liner France delay unclear amid German fears of U boat activity. Jusserand aboard France with Chicago possibly sailing with convoy.
The Canopic of the White Star Line was recalled to Genoa from Naples with Americans aboard. Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page arrived in Rome by car from Paris to aid relief. American travelers beg for funds and $2,000 cash demanded for staterooms.
Rockville Md August 8 Sheriff Peyton Whaten announces the appointments of George H Trall and Millard J Peake as deputy sheriffs for Bethesda district.
Leaders directing World War I era forces are named and profiled. Moltke leads Germany with a long service record, Joffre heads France famed for decisiveness, Kitchener governs Britain noted for discipline, and Grand Duke Nicholas commands Russia with a history of defense and political intrigue.
Tourists are frantic as a moratorium declaration and bans on cashing checks threaten the remainder of their credit. Mrs Ryder of Washington leads a party of fourteen with only one franc between them. Urgent aid from the American government is requested, and chartering a steamer to repatriate refugees is seen as the best solution.
A fourteen member Congressional committee urges cotton growing states to hold cotton for fear of a market panic. They claim Europe will need more cotton than thought and that transportation will stay open. They estimate 11,000 bales will be consumed under harsh conditions and argue government and local agencies can market the crop without sacrifice if sales are restrained in the next 60 days.
Walter Borden alias William Boland a years old painter who claimed to have hailed from Taois died last night at Washington Asylum Hospital from the effects of a blow from a Philadelphia policeman. Borden was brought here July 8 and held by police awaiting grand jury action on three forgery charges. An autopsy will determine the death cause. coroner Nevitt said no inquest would be held unless Philadelphia authorities request it.
Senator Thomas intercedes with Assistant Secretary Hamlin after Colorado telegrams warn that smelters may curb silver purchases. Governor Ammons urges continued silver buy at Denver mint to stabilize prices. Senate debates silver timeliness amid European war impact. no action taken.
Senator le M. James of Kentucky received a Copenhagen cable reporting Ruth James is safe in Esbjerg Denmark at the Wheeler Hotel Royal. The message followed news that the Russian Ambassador to Berlin was attacked by angry Germans as he left the country, easing the senator's worry.
The St Paul, first transatlantic vessel to leave New York since wartime fears rose, sailed for Liverpool with about 450 aboard. The Duchess of Marlborough was aboard in a small stateroom, later swapped for more comfortable quarters. The liner carried a large mail batch, and included American consuls and reservists among passengers. The St Paul was the sole ship sailing from New York to Europe that day.
The Sunday Post lists per ear price for Malt at 2.60 dollars. The page combines classified style notices with product pricing and parcels out items for readers.
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