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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
1
Warfront prognosis centers on French Alsace push and German troop concentration as Belgium battles for Liege and Tongres. German forces mass near Liege while Britain tightens North Sea controls. Heavy engagement feared with Kaiser's troops leading from the front.
Paris announces break in diplomatic relations with Austria Hungary after discovering Austrian troops aiding Germany. French envoy departs Vienna, Austro Hungarian ambassador moves to Paris for passport exit. France cites assurances broken and calls troops acts against France.
A dispatch from London reports Prince William of Lippe and his son were killed in the assault on Brussels during the siege. The Telegraph Company confirms the loss among German forces.
France and Austria break off relations as fighting continues in Alsace. Belgium reports six hundred spies captured with one hundred shot. In retaliation French troops seize seven prominent Germans as hostages. The Kaiser calls out the landsturm to enroll 17 to 45 year olds for a potential 2,000,000 new troops. Liegeforts remain intact with Germans holding the city while both sides claim victory.
Recruiters report thousands enlisting daily as defense drives expand among business employees. Queen Alexandra fuses her relief fund with the Prince of Wales fund, now totaling 2.5 million dollars. Welbeck Abbey and other properties are placed at Red Cross disposal. Germans barred from banking without home secretary consent. White Star Line Olympic sailings canceled amid censorship debates.
New Orleans reports the French government asked for quotations on 25 000 pockets of Louisiana rice as announced by local dealers.
Reports from Europe show Americans stranded shrinking in number as merchant ships resume service. Secretary Garrison estimates 30,000 still wish to return but most can be carried by commercial lines. A few vessels may sail to ports with Americans gathered beyond reach. Berlin reports indicate improved conditions and a German land-air option under study. The White House prepares for the simple funeral service in Rome GA and the President travels with family, while thousands gather outside the gates in sympathy.
Londad Aug 11 The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Liege notes German artillery was strong but infantry in close formation surprised him. He doubts 25 000 losses. Five French army corps now guard the Meuse path toward Sedan, while many captured Germans are 18 to 24 in gray uniform with no insignia. Civilians show courage under bombardment as shells lightly damage the Ourthe Meuse angle. Factories and coal mines operate amid fighting.
Amsterdam via London August 11 Queen Wilhelmina issues a proclamation regretting disruption to commerce and industry and urges all to assist the needy. She proposes a general benevolent committee with the minister of commerce as president to coordinate relief efforts.
London Aug 10 The Prince of Wales left Buckingham Palace at 6 am to join the battalion of the Grenadier Guards he has been assigned to. He will be stationed at Warley barracks Brightwood.
London reports the Hamburg American Line steamer Cap Ortegal carrying 5 million in ane cre aboard has been captured by the British. The ship sailed from Buenos Aires on July 16 bound for Southampton.
Paris reports Servian advance posts arrived before Visegrad Bosnia where Austrian troops withdrew after losing two officers and twenty men killed.
Closing of the North Sea by Hagland signals a naval clash. Austrian ships aid German cruisers in the Adriatic while the British cruiser Birmingham sinks the German submarine U-15. The German fleet at Tsingtau seizes a Russian steamer, diverting merchant ships to Japanese ports. British Essex captures the Ltoyd steamer Hronpring Wilhelm. Karlsruhe engages three English ships and one French ship off the Bahamas.
London reports reveal relief committees for stranded Americans paying out 10000 to travelers on home bank orders, with hotel bills covered until transport恢复. A bogus steamship ticket scam prompted a united headquarters to weed out impostors as bankers seek safer currency flows and rescue efforts for Americans on the continent.
A German cruiser Karlsruhe sails at night after reporting chase by British and French ships near the Bahamas. British observers warn of a looming naval battle as large fleets concentrate in the North Sea and Antivari is bombarded by Austrian forces aiding Goeben and Breslau. The Birmingham cruiser claims credit for sinking U 15. Refugees in Antivari resist bombardment as Austrian ships destroy homes and port facilities.
Brussels reports a crackdown after a wave of German spies captured or killed. Some attackers wore Belgian uniforms, carried bombs and forged war ministry signatures. Martial law expanded, 2,000 spies arrested, 40,000 volunteers formed into regiments, and rail service Brussels to Paris resumed.
Ottawa authorities rush heavy artillery to defend Quebec as military leaders act with all possible speed to mobilize supplies and fortify defenses amid escalating threats.
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