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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
7
Reports persist that German and English fleets clashed in the North Sea as world readers await official word. The English House of Commons confirms no major naval battle has occurred yet while First Lord of the Admiralty details current losses and ongoing reconnaissance.
Military experts say mobilization of land forces approaches a disclosure point of plans for operations as German forces press the siege. Reports from London note limited fighting between German and British fleets in the North Sea, while Berlin denies repulse claims and authorities hide troop movements ahead of a potential campaign. From Berlin to Netherlands and Antwerp, dispatches describe embassies attacked, British subjects detained, and ships damaged or sunk by mines as the global conflict expands.
London dispatch reports that Germany requests a 24 hour armistice as troops pressing Liege city ask for halt in fighting. Brussels dispatch notes the plea comes amid ongoing bombardment and strategic moves in the area.
The U S Commerce Department directs customs in New York to deny clearance to foreign merchant ships converting for war use or carrying foreign reserves. Ships may not load excess coal, conceal armament, or paint war colors. Clearance hinges on verified certificates that vessels carry no munitions and are not part of foreign armed forces. In San Francisco Rainbow seeks entry with 24 hour limit. Olympic may be barred from sailing to Southampton as a naval reserve ship.
London reports the British light cruiser Amphion was sunk in the North Sea after hitting a submerged mine believed laid by the Koenigin Luise. Paymaster J T Gedge and 130 men lost, 16 officers and 136 crew saved. The ship, 8,440 tons, joined the third destroyer flotilla under Capt Cecil H H Fox. Artificial loss details reflect ongoing high sea engagements with German forces and associated evacuations.
Halifax August 7 The Cunard liner Mauretania returning from Europe with 2400 passengers is to be fitted as His Majesty's Ship Mauretania and used to wage war on German shipping. The ship has warship features like longitudinal bulkheads and armored gun positions. Naval reserve officers and crew are aboard prepared for conversion. Guns and ammunition hoists are at Liverpool. the vessel to sail under convoy back to Liverpool for rapid outfitting.
London August 7 8 37 PM Tu Chancellor Loyd George informed the house of commons the government was considering taking over the harvest throughout the British Isles as a wartime measure photos and details indicate the motion aims to secure food supplies for the nation during the crisis
London dispatch reports German troops near Liege acknowledge the loss of 25 000 men according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Brussels. French forces are said to have entered Belgium and advanced deep into the country as Liege endures bombardment with several fires reported. Belgian authorities declare martial law across the country amid the crisis.
Paris reports say German forces entered the Belgian city Liege but could not seize the forts. Intense street fighting followed as Belgian troops reportedly captured 27 German cannons. Advertisements note Havana cigar and other filler.
Dispatches report German ships seized and prize status at Messina and Rimonsk while Breslau skippers surrender wills to the German consul. Visibly, Italian neutrality stance amid armistice talks, allied troop mobilizations near Quebec, and Baltic sea movements. Weather data and historical temperatures accompany the wide war brief.
Dispatches from across the nation and abroad conveyed sympathy to President Wilson and his daughters on the death of Mrs. Wilson. The president, though grief stricken, returned to business at the desk before retreating to the White House. The flag flew at half mast and only essential work proceeded as officials offered condolences. Funeral plans remained private, with relatives en route and arrangements to be announced after the family’s consultation.
Funerals for 20 unidentified victims of the Tipton Ford wreck were held near Neosho, Missouri. The charred bodies could not be identified and were buried in unmarked graves.
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