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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
5
British forces reportedly landed in France amid rumors of a German prince injured at Aix la Chapelle. Dispatches say the English expedition was welcomed warmly, marking a major development of the day with official confirmations and public reaction.
British and French reports confirm Servians routed Austrian forces near Sabac with heavy losses as Russian mobilization completes and London notes growing war coverage. Crown Prince of Germany rumored wounded at Aix la Chapelle while British forces land in France and генерал French tours Paris.
A Milan dispatch reports the pope in a state of high fever causing grave concern. Rome notes his bronchial affection persists with no aggravation, but recovery remains difficult due to mental strain from the war.
The American Red Star lines announce an Atlantic mail service with weekly sailings on Wednesday and Saturday from New York and Liverpool. Vessels include St. Louis St. Paul Philadelphia New York Finland and Kroonland. Service begins tomorrow with the Philadelphia sailing.
Edward Knott longtime Iowa political figure and former United States marshal died at his Waverly home after a summer illness. Born in London March 4 1847 he emigrated to America in 1852 and made a career in Cedar Falls and Waverly. Survived by widow five children funeral Friday at 2 pm with Episcopal rect or J Cole. Interment in Waverly cemetery. active Mason with expected large attendance.
London reports German cavalry patrols north of Antwerp as the city’s civil guard is mobilized on a war footing and placed in forts around Antwerp. An official statement says residents need not fear. Similar movements by Uhlans and Hussars have appeared elsewhere with limited damage.
Servian premier Pachitch reports Austrian forces completely routed near Sabac. About 15,000 killed or annihilated and fourteen guns captured. Austrians retreating in great disorder toward the Save and Ufina rivers, pursued by Servian troops.
Washington August 18 Japan's ultimatum to Germany to withdraw from Kyushu was delivered to Berlin's foreign office via Copenhagen. The item notes weather data for August 18 with reported temperatures.
London reports the landing of a British expeditionary army on French shores amid secrecy. Troop movements were spread across Dublin Liverpool Eastbourne and Southampton with transports escorted by warships. Details on strength regiments and landing ports remain unpublished, while reception in France is described as enthusiastic.
Washington August 18 President Wilson shows no alarm as Japan and the United States tread carefully amid an ultimatum to Germany Japan’s cautious stance is tied to the canal and Pacific power politics The article warns of possible clash over Philippines to Kiauchau shipments and German territories in the tropical Pacific threatening American interests and relations with brown nations.
New York reports say the steamer Westland laden with sugar from Antigua arrived at collision near the Northeast End light ship off Cape May. It collided with the steamer Manna Hatta, bound from New York to Baltimore, carrying freight and a few passengers. The Porto Rico was said to be standing by.
Mrs. M. P. larris West of Montgomery Alabama aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam tells of seeing an aerial fight near Eften while the ship was off Belgium. French and German planes clashed as troops moved by train from Berlin to Belgium. One French machine fell after exchange of fire. The party reached Rotterdam after three days.
Mexico City reports banking tensions as four bank note issuances circulate. Public reluctance to accept the July 25 issue backed by ten year gold bonds prompts a Carranza ruling on legal tender. A national holiday marks Carranza’s entry to the capital and reconstruction plans, with freight and passenger traffic to resume via National Rail within two weeks. In Sonora, fighting between Maytorena and Calles factions continues near Quijano, with execution of Maria Huequez and Carranza backing of Calles in past clashes.
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President Wilson addresses the American people warning against partisan zeal and urging steadfast neutrality in thought and action as European conflict endangers domestic unity. He emphasizes impartiality, restraint, and national unity to maintain peace and prevent distress. Continued on Page 8.
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