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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
6
Dispatch from Brussels last night reports intense clashes between Belgian and German troops along an extended front. London accepts the telegram as signaling the start of a major battle. German attack said to have been ordered directly by Emperor William.
Prime Minister Count Okuma led secret negotiations with Maeland, following the Anglo Japanese treaty of July 18 1911. Japan demands German withdrawal of ships from eastern waters and cession of KigwChow, with the mikado prepared to back demands with naval force.
German officials in Washington report a plan to cede the German leased territory near Kian-Chau to China before Japan’s ultimatum expires next Sunday. The move aims to test Japan’s stated intent to respect China's sovereignty and would avoid bloodshed, while Japan questions China’s ability to hold Kian-Chau under pressure. American policy circles warn the warning to Americans signals caution as Japan enters the war, with Britain confirming Japan’s operations confined to the China sea and the mainland.
Mexico City reports a fresh constitutionalist cabinet with Ysidro Fabela and Eliseo Arrendondo among ministers. Mustering out troops continues, with 4,000 released and pay issued. Across the city strict order remains as courts close and transport is militarized amid ongoing unrest. In Rome, reports say Pope Pius X has suffered a relapse. doctors note danger and prayers surround the Vatican.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld a 3 cent per mile interstate passenger fare through Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma despite complaints by state public service commissions seeking to base thru traffic on the 2 cent rate. The ruling found the railroads did not voluntarily establish or maintain the interstate rate.
Reports from multiple cities describe naval incidents in the Black Sea and firefighting at Odessa docks denied by official sources. Brussels hears cannon fire. Welty predicts a short war with Germany’s downfall, while Russian mobilization advances. Austrian troops move toward the front as German advance continues. Senator Hitchcock introduces a bill to ban sale of foreign war bands in the United States.
An official Paris communication reports a Servian victory at Shabats near Belgrade against over 80,000 Austrians. Austrian losses were heavy with 3,000 killed and 5,000 wounded, per Rome dispatches.
A remark notes that a fare of 2 cents per mile and the phase three 3-cent rate for interstate passenger travel were challenged as not reasonable. The statement highlights proposed pricing and regulatory scrutiny of travel costs.
Ella May Hershey files for divorce from Abraham Hershey alleging separation since August 15 1912 after he took household goods and left the home. She seeks alimony and the right to remarry within a year. Fairbank State Bank sues Wo Hough for 2854 dollars on a promissory note.
London and Paris report a major began Belgium clash as German forces push toward France. Refugees flood Brussels while Belgian resistance slows advance. Former French foreign minister Stephen Pichon warns war will be long costly and furious with no quick victory certain.
Rome via London reports Pope Pius X urges all Catholics to turn to Christ for peace as Europe teeters on the brink of a terrible war. He calls clergy to lead parish prayers, asking mercy from God to remove the war’s evil causer and end the bloodshed.
An amid war era note from the Vatican bearing the date August 2 1914 and signed by Pius X as Pontifex Maximus. The text expresses thoughts of peace rather than affliction, reflecting a high level clerical appeal for tranquil conduct during early World War I.
Dispatches from Brussels and Rome describe renewed skirmishes along a broad front as refugees stream from Tirlemont. German forces reportedly fired on 3000 Italians confined in Magdeburg barracks, killing seven and wounding sixteen amid European conflict consultations in Madrid.
Falmouth England August 19 The US cruiser Tennessee failed to depart for the Hook of Holland to relieve stranded Americans. Henry S Breckinridge secretary of war aide cites lack of promised European escorts and exact numbers, delaying instructions until Washington provides full details. North Carolina anchored in the channel and will sail to Cherbourg. Embassies report unknown reason for the delay and expect further orders.
Lincoln Neb Aug 39 With county returns slow from long ballots it appears Governor John H Morehead will be renominated on the Democratic ticket by a vote rivaling the total of his two chief opponents Richard L Metcalf and George W Berge Republicans Rh Beecher Howell leads for the nomination with J H Kemp close behind Morehead and Howell carried Lancaster and Douglas counties and Congressmen McGuire and Garton show gains on their tickets Nonpartisan nominations point to Noah B Reese and Conrad Ho Nan beck for the supreme court chief justice post
A Reuters dispatch from Brussels says German advance positions between Gembloux and Dodai gne are being gradually pushed back by Belgian and French forces. Belgians and French are now in close contact with the German lines as the counteroffensive tightens.
President Wilson approved a plan to let the government acquire several vessels to ship American foodstuffs overseas. A $25,000,000 appropriation was tentatively sought from Congress to fund the purchase of the ships.
An official morning statement says rumors of Belgian troops retiring toward Antwerp are unconfirmed. It notes that even if true, it is not a grave symptom as Belgium’s defense by Brialmont envisions Antwerp as a last fortified flank position and entrenched today as a strong camp.
Paris Aug 19 A Brussels correspondent for the Havana agency reports a committee has prepared a statement of facts on alleged German breaches of the laws of war. Major Van Damme was attacked at Haelen on Aug 12 and said to have died by German revolver fire. Major Knapen was killed at Orsmae on Aug 9. Emile Vanderveld, socialist leader and Belgian minister of state, returns from Paris assured of final victory for the ak Jien.
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