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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
5
The battle near Haelen raged through the day with shells still falling at seven thirty last evening. Casualties were heavy with upwards of two hundred German soldiers counted in a fifty yard square space. The church, a brewery, and several houses were set on fire.
Brussels via London reports the Belgian and German forces clashed near Diest and Haelen in Limbourg Brabant and Zeelhem with heavy German casualties and Belgian victory. Germany claimed 120 French officers and 1,100 French soldiers captured at Mulhausen and Longwy with other captures and no major Lorraine changes. The French minister noted Prance t praised America.
London reports formal British entry into the war against Austria Hungary, while German and Austrian movements remain sparse. British Mediterranean fleet strength is unclear, but France holds the bulk of its fleet there. Censorship limits reliable battlefield news as Liege operations resume and German forces mass near Luxembourg.
Paris reports an alleged Turkish purchase of German cruisers Goeben and Breslau may prompt a French led demand for explanation. France declares war on Austria Hungary. Rainbow reaches Victoria with Sheernighter and Algerine expected. Cannonading heard near Dover with Belgian repulse of German force near Namur. German casualties near Haelen around 2000, Belgian losses uncertain. Censorship on French and English wireless stations to be imposed. Bryan confirms peace treaties with Netherlands and Norway ratified.
Readers are informed that the Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter offers a new five color war map with detailed European plates. It features rulers portraits armies navies and recent Balkan boundary changes and is corrected to date. Available to subscribers at the counting room or by mail postpaid for one cent. Published Monday August 17.
Rome reports increased pressure of the war on Italy with growing likelihood of joining the Triple Entente against Austria and Germany. Italy seeks explanations from Austria over the Antivari bombardment and Alessio Mussolini era tensions. Adriatic prospects loom. Train service cuts due to coal shortages. Tome mayor sets food price caps. Salian Red Cross mobilizes eastern shore volunteers in readiness for a forthcoming Adriatic naval battle.
The Japanese steamer Shikoku Maru was seriously damaged entering Hongkong harbor after ignoring harbor warnings. Two shots were fired. a third shell hit amidships, killing one crew member. A government tug later guided the vessel to its berth.
Britain announces a state of war with Austria-Hungary from midnight, August 13, as France and Austria-Hungary sever diplomatic ties and Germany’s actions widen the conflict. The foreign office notes Austria-Hungary’s declaration follows its war with Serbia and involvement with France and Russia.
President Wilson, leading the American Red Cross, appeals to Americans to donate to aid sick and wounded soldiers in Europe. He urges universal sympathy and notes Red Cross neutrality, asking contributions sent to the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., or to local chapters to support combatant relief efforts.
A vailed excerpt states that in response to hostile acts, Britain announces to Austria Hungary that France is directly menaced and that a state of war exists with Great Britain and Austria Hungary from midnight, following delayed rupture actions.
Brussels reports that Belgium seeks neutral powers to intervene regarding alleged German violations in Belgium of the Geneva and Hague conventions. Foreign Minister Davignon cites documented cases including killings of the wounded and abuse of civilians, plus seizure of private and public lands, as grounds for the appeal.
Copenhagen reports political circles insist Denmark keep neutrality at all costs as economic distress grows. Large exports to combatants continue with Germany lifting tariff limits yet demanding bulk shipments. Danish government insures war risks for shipments to England starting tonight.
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to corner bay error or other cause, readers are asked to phone to arrange a reprint or replacement copy to be sent to their home.
On Falls Avenue at the Chicago Great Western crossing, Claus Hempen, 52 of Stout, was killed when the motorcycle driven by Oscar Ahrenholz swerved to avoid an approaching train. Hempen, riding in the basket, fell and was crushed by Train No. 4. Ahrenholz survived with a sprained leg. Hempenpen was unmarried and a threshing worker. Coroner J. F. Mather to conduct inquest.
Washington reports growing friction between Carranza and Villa, leaders of the Mexican constitutionalists. Carranza orders hold on ammunition for Villa at Tampico, signaling interference with Villa’s army reorganization in Chihuahua. Villa seeks Carranza’s retirement, a civil government, land reform aligned with the Mexican constitution, dissolution of the federal army, amnesty for political offenders, and nonprovisional military chiefs. He governs Chihuahua and may retire. German signs removed from Mazatlan stores after new constitutionalist governor takes command. a forced loan is imposed on foreign merchants as fighting drives Federals from the city, with about 800 casualties reported in three days of combat near evacuation.
President Wilson directed Attorney General McReynolds to investigate rising food costs and possible prosecutions. He asked if existing laws allow action or if new regulation is needed, citing unfair price hikes amid European conditions. Meats in Chicago held steady. sausage slightly stronger.
In the wake of unrest in Sonora the constitutional forces under General Alvarado are placed under arrest with all his staff by order of Governor Maylorena and Hermosilla has been taken.
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