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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1914
Page
6
Reported action centers on a Belgian Meuse city amid heavy gunfire in a major historical conflict. The bombardment and strategic movements involve British and American lines as vessels, including cruisers and passenger ships, maneuver near Canadian waters and beyond.
Dr C J Hexamer, head of the German American Alliance, appeals to German Americans across the United States to defend Germany’s honor. He calls for literary bureaus and press agents in each city to counter hostile American press and raise funds for the alliance, noting large German American membership and urging action in every branch. A separate notice notes the death of Sir Edward Amy, Welsh University professor, aged 48.
A violent mob incident left a person dead amid conflicting reports and fragmented details. Investigations focus on the motive and the identities of those involved as officials seek to establish facts in a tense area.
One week's events in the European war show Germany striking toward Liege with 125,000 troops, occupying Belgian lands, and provoking Allied mobilization. England deploys the Channel fleet and forces to France, while Japan aligns with Britain and the United States remains neutral. Censorship blocks details as Italy proclaims neutrality and trade routes face disruption. Approximately 150,000 Americans abroad seek repatriation as U.S. ships carry eight million dollars in gold for relief.
Aug 9 reports from French military authorities note Alsace occupiers view the three outposts at Altkirch Watthausen and Kolmar north as minor frontline points. German garrisons are strong but would fall back to supports. Austrian forces on the Basel frontier attract attention. Martal law in Alsace. executions for suspected French sympathizers. Fire damages cited at Muhlhausen and Hard forest. French Belgian plans for common war resources and suppression of wireless stations.
Bar Harbor Maine reports Captain Polack of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie released 18 million dollars in gold and silver to the U S Treasury. The cargo was moved to the Androscoggin revenue cutter and sent by special train to New York under armed guard. A second ship’s misdirection and rumor of the Lusitania created confusion as the Cecilie vanished after anchoring.
A French patrol repulsed a German party near the Maon line as the German officer led uhlans. The French officer advanced and killed the German commander, driving the remaining attackers away, a tale cited in Paris as proof of French pride.
The British embassy in Washington rejected German charges that Britain bears no blame for the European war. It reaffirmed Britain’s position that Germany’s invasion of Belgium was the immediate cause of Britain’s declaration of war and dismissed reports of destroying four British battleships as impossible.
Dispatches report Americans in Germany were detained on espionage suspicions during hostilities and mobilization. Messages from Ambassador Gerard note mined ports and warnings for ships, with Britain and Switzerland aiding communications. The Huntington case near Nuremberg prompts embassy efforts for release and humanitarian steps.
Reported measures in London detail aid to France including financial exchange and employment for women to sustain industries. American hospitals at Neuilly receive 2 percent bed capacity expansion, and Americans abroad are allowed to keep requisitioned automobiles. In Italy, many Americans travel by automobile from Geneva, with rail travel forbidden. Genoa warns of steamer departure, while Munich hosts about 3000 Americans facing monetary credit and check issues.
Ambassador Gerard in Berlin pleads for access to Washington as German authorities study complaints from Americans and Britons held as spies. Berlin will not permit news to leave, citing cable cuts and busy lines. State Department notes no official word on dispatch delays.
Eyewitness reports from Liege detail German artillery and infantry attacks. Citizens endure shelling, fires, and a brutal defense as Belgian forces resist, with Ben Haller providing key observations on the chaotic early hours of the siege.
Berlin reports German forces captured motor convoys carrying large sums of money and the German public cheered the troops as the Empress and imperial family organized relief measures. Empress and princesses join in aiding reservists and reinforcing support along the Russian frontier amid wartime tensions.
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