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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
10
The piece notes unified support for government yet acknowledges the terrible cost of war. It contrasts 20 years of foreboding with the current outbreak of hostility and describes boys playing in the street as the only visible sign of a new wartime spirit, unlike American sentiment in 1898.
The Washington Post special correspondent reports Londoners adjust to Britain’s declaration of war against Germany. Amid protests and displays of patriotism, crowds watch King’s troops, the Prince of Wales, and soldiers marching in Khaki. Volunteers and women show quiet sorrow, while children and urchins collect pennies for the war effort.
The Washington Post will publish daily impartial surveys from the Staats-Zeitung and Courrie des Etats-Unis, written by experts. Reports will present salient news from reliable sources, interpreted from the German and French perspectives for quick grasp of wartime movements.
New York dispatch from August 26 reports German victory gains and confidence from Berlin. The piece praises German strategy, notes advances into France and Belgium, and predicts continued offensives toward Paris. It highlights German morale, leadership, and sacrifices, while detailing diminishing French resistance and Russian moves.
In a provocative dispatch the French Courrier cites German victory news and urges cross Atlantic sympathy. It argues the bonds between French and American people remain strong amid wartime reverses, while outlining Belgium setbacks and French defensive hopes.
The English people stand united in purpose though the war brings suffering and sacrifice. They see horror, not glory, in the world conflict yet remain determined to slay the modern Minotaur Germany or be destroyed. Also, U S Army transport Buford sails from San Francisco to deliver passengers, likely to serve Atlantic mail and refugee return duties via Panama to Europe.
A recent presentation of the Legion of Honor to Liege marks a long French history of military valor rewards. The article details Napoleon's founding of the order, its evolution through revolutions, changes in grades and pensions, and the inclusion of foreigners and women in its honors. It notes the symbolism, the star, the wreath, and the transition from royal to republican insignia.
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