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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
8
The Washington Post reports amid 1914 naval actions that an ex French war minister urged dispatch of Japanese troops to operate with the British in northern Europe. The battle off Helgoland Bight caused heavy losses, with 29 men dead on a fleet and numerous wounded, including the Liberty.
Paris reports detail continued bombardment and a strenuous French defense along the front. The German offensive gained ground on the left while French and American support is noted. Officials warn Germany faces strategic risks as Russia remains a key consideration. Amid war news, Paris sees growing numbers of memorial restaurants and aid efforts for victims.
Diplomats in Washington say United States would fear minimal impact from transferring Apia to British control provided it leads to permanent British occupancy. Reports note Upolu and capital Apia, former German possessions in Samoa, surrendered August 2 to a British force from New Zealand.
A transcribed 1914- era report describes Japan threatening Germany with siege guns capable of 14 mile range firing 1 200 kilo projectiles at Berlin and Kiguchau. It notes large losses, German defense plans at Afanchau and Koenigsberg, and German resolve to resist Japan's ultimatum amid mounting casualties and Red Cross volunteer shortages.
A fragmentary OCR shows stray words including street and names like Mor and Green. The readable text is incomplete and yields no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond scattered place names.
A chaotic map of naval action off Helgoland and Harwich follows a clash where a British battle cruiser supposedly sank a German cruiser. British destroyers pursued, guns roared, and German officers allegedly fired on rescuers as ships engaged near Wey and Cuxhaven.
Special to The Washington Post Boston Mast Aux 39 A Platt Andrew Harvard professor and former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury campaigns in the 10th district by airplane. He denounces the incumbent for needing a seventh cup of coffee. On September 19 the day before Republican primaries he intends to fly to a peak in every city and town of the shortest route following the Merrimac River.
Germany accepted the U S plan to censor wireless messages sent by diplomatic representatives of all belligerents. The scheme requires a copy of the message code to verify neutrality, with Navy oversight and Sayville station as the only domestic relay. Count von Bernstardt met officials in New York over Germany’s protest, stating he reserved ten messages.
Berlin dispatch reports the Helgoland engagement as insignificant to the war’s course. Badnassou residence sees the German emperor and empress visit wounded, extending sympathy. Weather hindered fort guns during the fight.
Reporters in Washington and Madrid published remarks by former Mexican president Venustiano Huerta. He described Spain’s colony in Mexico as denounced by critics. Journalists found the remarks offensive and retired from further discussion.
A London statement details a patrol near Helgoland where 1 200 British officers and men faced German ships. About 870 perished, with German losses including three cruisers sunk and many boats damaged. British destroyers fought fiercely, intercepting signals, aiding survivors, and demonstrating superior gun power.
Dispatch from Tientsin reports Japanese troops landed at several coastal points near Iauhhau and Tsingtau. German defenses at Kiauchan described as formidable, with three tiers and food for three months. Austrian cruiser Karserin awaits return to Tsingtau but Chinese authorities block. Chinese leaflet in Peking urges sacrifice to avoid domination, prompting protests to foreign legations.
Copenhagen reports the Kaiser’s motor car on the Poberitz road was stopped by sentries of a Grenadier Guards regiment from Spandau. The guards investigate all cars without exception as the Kaiser passes, noting the vehicle might be imperial property. The exchange ends with the Kaiser remarking on possible imperial ownership.
White bands worn as badges are spreading in London to honor a relative killed in the war. The shift from mourning black follows a suggestion by the Duchess of Devonshire, reflecting a new form of tribute amid wartime losses.
Miss Margaretta Mulotte, sister in law of Representative Hamill, recounts the Paris seizure during wartime. She and companions endured hunger and crowded trains, forced to travel in third class, before being released days later after friends petitioned. Mulotte later traveled to London and then Texas, reflecting on the harrowing journey and near capture near the Eiffel Tower and French army wireless HQ.
A Richmond girl Talley lost her doll in Berlin when her family faced expulsion after a three hour stay. A German captain seized the doll from her as soldiers watched the girl plead to keep it. The child still grieves as she recounts the incident years later.
Alfred Adcore reports from the front detailing German occupation and harsh actions in Lille Roubaix and nearby towns. He notes mass troop movements, hostage seizures, and a ransom demanded, with local citizens pressed to gather gold and silver. The piece depicts the German advance and perceived laxity in guarding communications as Allied forces push south.
Rotterdam dispatch reports Gen Lemans defending Liege as noble yet tragic. Fort Chaudtontaing exploded, a fort commander went mad, and Fort Lona made a last stand. Lemans survived bombardment to direct the defense before dying beneath debris as the fort fell.
Paris reports the ministry of war has decided to call out the class of 1914 adding at least 200000 soldiers. The measure includes activating the active reserve and the eldest classes of the territorial reserve.
Notice reports the death of William Debarthurn Washington son of the late Col Lewis W Washington of Jefferson County and former owner of the Belair estate near Halltown. Death followed a throat illness of several days.
London Aug 30 The Belgian Minister said a special Belgian delegation headed to the United States to protest German atrocities will arrive in London tomorrow. The group will stay a few days to confer with English leaders before aiming to inform the American public about German methods and the destruction of Louvain.
Bishop Mintyre of the Methodist Episcopal Church dies in a Chicago hospital after a long illness. He served as bishop over districts including Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Kansas, and was a noted author and poet. Burial is planned for Oklahoma City.
Russian reports claim German troops are massing on the western front while Russia mobilizes vast numbers. Reports mention German use of incendiaries and poison bullets. Russians say they will be treated as criminals under military law. Kiev reports thousand prisoners and German troops en route to front lines.
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