04 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Waycross Weekly Journal
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
1
Atlantan reports from Macon convention reveal dramatic floor wrangling and behind door deals as Felder shifts to back Hardwick, Governor Slaton pushes for plurality support. The day-into-night drama ends with the Sandersville Gamecock gaining control while calls for runoffs echo.
Paris under siege with martial law, refugees flooding northwest gates. German aviator downed near the city, searchlights scan the skies, and fort defenses hold as troops move to outer forts. Paris archives moved toward Bordeaux amid reports of near fortifications and shifting government.
The city water works have reduced pumpage about 50 percent due to systematic work and ongoing campaigns against leaks in mains and fixtures. Pumps run about ten hours daily now, versus twice that before improvements. Inspector C A LeCount tours for leaks, finds about a quarter of fixtures were leaking on first pass and ensures repairs. ongoing inspection follows up on neglect.
Word has passed to officers and residents that Waycross cow law is enforceable after dark as during the day. Owners who release cows at any hour may be fined, with several cases already heard. Cows like boys under 15 must not be seen on Waycross streets at night. Enforcement is challenging but yielding tangible results as support for the law grows.
Plans for a two story brick labor home at Brunel and Reed streets in Waycross remain under consideration. The Carpenters Union and other city unions purchased the site near the city center and hope to start when opportune. Foundations will be strong enough for a one or two story addition.
By Wire to The Journal dispatches from Washington note the Turkish ambassador discussing diplomatic developments. The brief item outlines Ankara's stance and potential shifts in policy, signaling ongoing negotiations and interest from Turkish authorities in U.S. reactions to recent events.
Official dispatches report Prince William of Wied fleeing Durazzo. He departed aboard a yacht last night bound for Venice.
Officials report Austrians crushed in East Lomaberg after three days of battle near Pertograd and St. Petersburg. About 30,000 killed and 30,000 wounded, plus 10,000 prisoners, 160 guns captured, remnants retreating toward Lembera.
Judge Pendleton of Georgia reports the arrival of 2000 liners from Europe via wire. New York dispatch notes ships from Liverpool bringing Italians and Americans home. Among the evacuees is Gugliemo from Naples.
An Austrian army of 200000 faced a Servian force of 190000 at Jadar and suffered heavy casualties. The report says 40000 Austrians were killed wounded or captured while Servians claimed defeat of the Austrians. Wall Street wire service note mentions other weathered details.
War dispatch from Tokio reports that Japanese forces are landing on the Shantung peninsula at a rapid pace. Official confirmation was issued today detailing the ongoing deployment and advance movements.
Rome reports Cardinal Della Chiena archbishop of Bologna was elected Pope. He was elevated in May at the Vatican consistory and will take the name Benedict XV.
The Journal Paris reports on September 2 that Spain may send troops to assist France if required. Senor, a renowned radical leader, arrived today and asserted the claim, signaling possible cross border support amid mounting European tensions.
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