05 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
Paris reports a grave Allied risk as German forces concentrate for a decisive move to cut the Allies north from south. British and French envoys sign a mutual pledge to refuse separate peace, signaling a united front as the war drags toward a bitter end.
The Spectator argues Wilson should ask the German emperor for a plain declaration of his intentions regarding Hague treaties. It says German promises have been disregarded and questions whether the emperor repudiates the Hague conventions. The piece asserts the United States, as a neutral power, owes civilization a clear stance and urges bold action.
A Reuters style dispatch reports German forces threaten Paris from Lorraine while Paris defends on the outskirts. Civilians flee south or west as noncombatant trains move refugees from Rouen toward Bordeaux and London. French and Allied commanders weigh counter offensive timing amid shifting front lines.
Washington London announced a plan to reestablish high sea trade with the United States and South America. England will set free as many cargoes as possible to prevent losses to neutral powers and encourage continuous trade, even if some cargoes may be condemned as prizes. An executive committee with full power to handle such cases has been appointed.
Copenhagen reports the Kiel canal is reopened to traffic with restrictions. Ship owners have been informed that only a limited number of vessels will be permitted to pass through the canal.
London reports official war press bureau figures showing British losses to date at 10,399. Latest losses include 18 officers and 2 other ranks killed, 78 officers and 912 other ranks wounded, and 86 officers and 4,572 other ranks missing. Previous lists reported 80 officers and 127 other ranks, 78 officers and 629 wounded, and 95 officers and 4,183 missing. Many listed as unfit have been returned to base, so totals may rise higher.
The Petrograd official report says the Russian army under General Russ has occupied Lemberg, with Brunelloff’s forces in Galicia taking Halicz and pushing from Lemberg. Reports mention 4,300 officers, 42 cannons captured, and prisoners, as Austrian troops retreat toward the east. A Times dispatch notes the victory as the potential beginning of the end for Austria.
Federal officials target dairy trade as Elgin district tightens rules to stop cattle shipments amid tuberculin testing and suspected evils in the dairy industry. Officials insist eradication is vital to public health and the state plan contemplates stricter inspection and certificates for interstate shipments.
Fragmentary OCR reports describe a naval incident involving two British ships and a torpedo gunboat prior to a declaration. The text references battles, independence, and movements around September with unclear details and multiple garbled phrases.
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