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THOMA8VILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST -8, 1014.
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Germans Continue March
Toward French Capitol
Three French Towns Have Surrendered
Paris Preparing for Possible
Seige By Invading Germans
NOTED WAR CORRESPOND ♦
DENT REPRESENTS THE ♦
ASSOCIATED PRESS. ♦
MANY CONFLICTING REPORTS I’ROM ENGLISH AND GERMAN
SOURCES ARE RECEIVED —GERMANS CLAIM COMPLETE VIC
TORY, FRENCH SAY THEY HAVE RETIRED FOR STRATEGIC
PURPOSES — AUSTRIANS DEFECTING THE RUSSIANS A WHO
NORTH GERMANY IS IN THE HANDS OF THE RUSSIANS.
The Germans have occupied the Long Island.)—All the Namur forts
French cities of Lillie, Valenciennes have fallen. The Germans have
and Roubalx, according to an Ostend) captured Longwy, near the Luxem-j
dispatch, which passed through the
London .censorship. The three cit
ies mentioned are within a few miles
of the Belgian frontier. Lille Is
strongly fortified, Valenciennes Is a
military' station of less Important*,
and Ituubalx Is known chiefly as a
manufacturing center.
The exact knowledge of this move
ment awaits official information from
the front.
Earlier Ostend dispatches quote a
Belgian officer as authority for the
statement that the Allies had decid
ed not to defend LUUe, and Its evac
uation waa announced by the Mayor
on Tuesday of this week.
GERMANS CLAD! VICTORY.
A wireless direct from Berlin offi
cially announced the fall of the Na
mur forts and that the Germans bad
also raptured Longwy. The Army
headed by the Crown Prince, repuls
ed a French attack, the wireless
said, and Upper Alsace was free of
the French, exoept that territory west
of Kolmar.
Tho Belgian operations, it was as
serted had been completely success-
ful, In an official statement from
Antwerp, via Paris, shortly after
midnight. This statement declared
that the southward movement of the
German fourth division was stopped
by tho Belgians, and said the forts
of Nanmr were still holding out.
St. Petersburg has officially an-
burg border, after a resolute do-!
fense. T.ie French forces which at
tacked the German Crown Princes'
army have been repulsed. Upper
Alsace Is now free of the enemy, ex
cept lo the westward of Kolmar.
KAISER WILHELM DEB GROS9E
WAS SUNK OF COAST OF AF
RICA BY ENGLISH CRUISER —
FINE PASSENGER SHIP 18
GONE.
BELGIANS CLAIM TO HOLDING
Frederick Palmer, the well- ♦
known war correspondent, has ♦
been designated to represent ♦
♦ the Associated Press with the ♦
♦ British forces on the European ♦
♦ continent. 31nce he is the only ♦
♦ American correspondent per- ♦
♦ milted by the British War Of- ♦ j
♦ flee to take the field, his ser- ♦
♦ vices necessarily will be shared ♦
♦ by the Associated Press with all ♦ J
♦ the other news associations of ♦ J
♦ this country. ♦ GOES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FOB
WILSON TO TAKE SPEER CASE TO
T
The foregoing statement was ♦
Issued this morning by General ♦
Manager, Melville E. Stone, of ♦
the Associated Press.
JAPS FAI
TO
(By Associated Press.)
Loudon, Aug. 27.—The Kaiser;
F0KT8 AT NAMUR; TWO GONE Wilhelm De? Groose has been sunk |
(By Associated Press.) [off the West Coast of Africa, by the|
London, Aug. 27.—iAn Ostend dis-, British cruiser High Flier. j
patch to tho Exchange Telegraph’ Th0 Ka i ser Wilhelm Der Groose'
Company, credlu a Belgian officer. was on , of the pa i at lal steamers of' „ lln Irn
with the statement that the forts I tb Nortb Qerman-Lloyd Line, and i OI< K1AO OH< ^' ALTHOUGH IT
there are still holding out, with the at the outbreak of tho war she was
exception of Marohovelette and Cog- CO nvorted into an armed cruiser. She
notes, which were destroyed hy the j, as a | nce been reported active In
bombardment. The Belgians fought j seare i,i ng for British merchantmen,
bravely for two days. This officer
says there Is still a large force of
Germans before Namur.
Churchill Announce the Boat's
Sinking.
Winston Spencer Cnurohlll. who Is
First Lord of the British Admiralty,
announced the sinking of the Kaiser
Wilhelm Der Orosse. He said this
The foregoing fa a contradiction (
of the wireless dispatch this morn-!
Ing from Berlin, which declared that . . . . . .
all the Namur fort, had fallen. and ve » el8 ' " h ' ch carried ten four-inch
Longwy bad been captured hy the,* un »' had b8en ^rrtnt with
_ commerce between this country and
[Cape Colony. She was one of the
jvery few German auxiliary cruisers
BELGIANS CONTINUE TO | which had succeeded In getting to
HARASS THE GERMANS.' s«a. Her survivors were landed be-
(By Associated Pi eta.) j fore the veseel sank. The High Filer
Antwerp, Belgium, Aug.. 27.—It 'lost.one killed and live wounded.
was officially annonneed yesterday!
that the Belgian operations have!
been completely successful. They 1 slderod the prospects of the impend-
__ _ have a double object, that of reduc- ing battle very satisfactory.
nounced~ that'"(he Russian advance' ln S <»>• G«™an fortifications and of j "
Into German territory, was proceed- dr,wln * the Germans from the be- FHKVrH TOWNS OCCUPIED
TAKE THE POUT
WAS BOMBARDED—NO TROOPS
HAVE YET LANDED, OWING TO
HARBOR MINES.
A SHOOT TIME, BECAUSE OF
NEED OF BEST AND DOCTORS'
ORDERS.
(Bv Aseoclated Press.)
Washington, Aug. 27.—President
Wilson leaves late today for Cornish
New Hampshire, where he will re
main until Monday or Tuesday. This
short vacation was decided on, only
after much urging by doctors and
friends of the President. This Is his
first rest of the summer. His daugh
ters are already at Cornish, and they
have put the* summer white house In
order. .
UPS SURPRISED HUEUm IS
(By Associated Press.I
Tsing Tau, China, Aug. 27.—Vice-
Admiral Sadklohl Kato sent a wire-
lea from hla flagship to Governor
Meyer Waldoek, this morning, de
claring a blockade of the leased
German territory of Klao Chow.
Later, Japaneae warships appear
ed outside the harbor and shelled a
■mall laland, which waa not occu
pied by the Germane. | trtan Ambaasador to Japan, Barer, Vlctorlano Huerta, former dictator
The German governor notified Wll-' Mu,,er de s *e n *KT°**7> has been re- of Mexico, landed from a steamer.
BY AUSTRIANS
(By Associated Press.)
Tokio, Japan, Aag. 27—The Ans-
BE SETTIEB
FINAL ADJUSTMENT TO TAKE
PLACE XEXT WEEK AND THEN
CASE AGAINST JUDGE DAYTON
WILL COME UP.
(By Associated r -r«.i. i
Washington, Aug. 27.—The Im
peachment charges against Judge
A. G. Dayton, of West Virginia, to
day were refer-ed to a sub-commit
tee of the House Judiciary Commit
tee, headed by Representative Du
Free, of Louisiana.
The full committee will take up
next week, for final disposition, the
Impeachment charges against Judge
Emory Speer, of Georgia.
NOW IN SPAIN
(By Associated Press.)
Santander, Spain, Aug. 27.-
-Gen.
NEW MINISTRY MAKES PLANS
TOWARD THAT END AND
DAILY MEETINGS ARE HELD
FOR PURPOSE OF MAKING
BEST POSSIBLE DEFENSE IN
CASE OF NECESSITY.
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, France, Aug. 27.—Parts,
It was officially announced to
day. Is preparing for a possible
siege. The matter has been
discussed by the new War Min
ister and his subordinates, and
stein have already been taken
to determine the measures nets
essary to place the city In a
state to withstand any possible
attack or Invasion.
.Meetings are to be held dally,
to consider developments, and
every possible phase In connec
tion with an entrenched camp,
suih as the capital will become.
Is discussed.
NO CHANGE IN SITUATION
SAYS FRENCH WAR OFFICE
I By Associated Press.)
Paris, Aug. 27.—An offirlal state
ment issued this afternoon by the
War Office, says the events of yester
day. in the North, neither have Im
perilled nor modified the arrange
ments made. In view of future de
velopment of operations between
Vosges and Nancy. The French
troops continue to make good prog
ress, the statement added.
Us R. Peek, the United States Con
sul at Klao Chow that he had twen
ty-four hours to leave. If he desired
to do so. Peck chose to remain.
JAPANESE HAVE NOT LANDED
ON CHINESE SOIL YET.
(By Associated Press.)
called by his government,
leave here Immediately.
Ho wlU here today. He la en route to the As-
ing rapidly. The German, are re- Mecblln “ d B"”" 8 '"' as t0 i
ported a. having retired to Aster. "”*?!_.* he preMaTe °“ th * Pr * nC1 |
ode. In east Prussia.
BY GERMAN FORCES.
(By Associated Press.)
position*. - | London, Aug. 27.—An Ostend dls-
Fout Belgian divisions, at Namur, | patch tuys the Germans have occu-
A merchant arriving In London, . _ ■ ...
from Berlin, today. Is credited with • topped th * »°“U>«« d »“"* ° f th *jP‘<M Lille. Roubalx and Valencies
the statement that many refugees German fourth division and forced, ne ,. aII ln FranC e.
are arriving from Konigsberg. which ' Tbe B '>* “• then re '
city he said, all civilians had bees r ®* c °° ’ renc n ' 'RUSSIAN ADVANCE
Yesterday's announcement said tae . XTl
AUSTRIA'S DECLARATION
CAUSED SURPRISE IN JAPAN.
(By Associated Press.)
Tokio, Aug. 27.—The nows of the
Austrian declaration of war on Ja-
Tslng-Taug, Aug. 27.—There Is no Pan, following tho announcement of
Indication'here today of the landing the tdaurmlng of the Austrian cruls-
of Japanese troops, In the Klao-Chow er Kateortn Elizabeth, at Tslng-Tau,
territory. It Is believed the heavy [has caused much surprise here. It
; turlas.
CARBAJAL, FOR HEAD OF
(By Associated Press.)
Now Orleans, La., Aug. 27.—Senor
Francisco Carbajal, former provi
sional president of Mexico, arrived
FRENCH FOREIGN OFFICE
ISSUES NO BULLETINS
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Aug. 27.—No official com
munication, concerning the progress
of the war. had been leaned this
MEXICO, IN NEW ORLEANS,1morning, up to 11:15. This lack of
• | ne .va !■ generally attributed to sup
posed Inaction of the Germans, who
were thought too hard hit to sus
tain a general advance.
The French take their check In
Belgium quietly, and seem to have
roads, after the annual summer rains! Pad been hoped here that Austria bere ',° da ?\ fr °™ ’ Pex **' He will re- Ka j ned confidence by the reinforce-
will deter the expected Japanese at- would „ot force a breach In her re- , m * ln ln 11,18 clty for ,everal daj ' 8
tack for many day*. jlhllons with the Tokio government.!
That country has very small Inter- f 1
JAPANESE EMPRESS ACTIVE; e8t8 ln th ® Em"- ' SMALL GERMAN
JAPAN EXPECTS LONG WAR.! Thc censorship on news from China |
inu’it of the Ministry, as announced
last night, and the strong stand of
the French forces in Lorraine,
advised to leave.
Reports of continued Austrian vic
tories In Russian Poland, were re-
|Namur forts were still holding out.
CONTINUES IN PRUSSIA
(By Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 27.—The St. Pet
ersburg correspondent of the Ex-
eelved today at the German Embassy [BRITISH FORCES ENGAGED
at Washington, from the Berlin For-; YESTERDAY, SAID FRENCH,Change Telegraph Company, says it
elgn oflloc. These advices stated' (Bv Associated P- - ' is officially reported that the Rus-
that the main Russian army had been, London, Aug. 27. Premier 'As- slan advance la proceeding In Prus- p| re are ) 10 M!ng patriotic demon
ess been very effective. It Is be-
(By Associated Press.) Ilieved here, however, that Japan has
Tokto, Aug. 27.—The Empress Is,not yet landed her troops at Kfa-
worklng dally, making badges for chow, on Mcount of the numerous
the Red Cross workers. She Is be-; mines In that harbor.
Ing assisted by the court ladles. |
Various cities throughout the em-i
WARSHIP BLOWN UP,
(By Associated Press.)
Wellington, Aug. 27.-
drfented by the romhlned German qulth announced in the House of ala with Irresistible force. The Qer-
and Austrian forces. | Commons today that Field Marshall! mans have retired to Osterode, a
[Sir John French, commander of the |town 100 miles west of Gumblnnen.
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE [British expeditionary force, had re-,, _
REPULSED FRENCH ARMY.. ported he waa engaged yesterday KV( ,; nYXH j M j q I IRT at
(By Associated Pros;.) j against a superior force. The Brit-, ANTWERP; IT’S CUT OFF, THO.
Berlin, Aug. 27.—(By Wireless to ish troops fought splendidly, and : (By Associated Press.)
the Associated Press, Via Sayville. General French added that he con- 1 Washington, Aug. 27.-^—Official
__________ reports from Antwerp, to the State
'Department this morning, say that
-city Is quiet. All communication
has been cut off from tho Continent,
[except with Ghent, Bruges and cer
tain coast points.
stratlons. The people are crowding
moving picture shows, where battle
scenes are being shown.
Official decrees have been pub
lished, announcing that the service
of officers of the mobilized division
has been extended Indefinitely.
BELGIANS HELD OFF LARGE
FORCE FOR THREE DAYS.
(By Associated Press.)
Paris. A 111. 27.—A refugee from
Merherle Chateau, a small town near
■A wireless ' ,on8 8a,< l on his arrival here today,
. .. _ _ . that three hundred and sixty Bel-
dlsputch to the German Embassy to- , . '. ,
’ gtan riflemen, who were posted In
day, says that the small German that town hpId off , eV eral thousand
cruiser, the Magburg, while enter- Germans for three days. Finally, a
ing the Finnish Bay, ran aground Germon spy, dressed as a Belgian,
after a fight with superior forces.. Armans to a path, which
took them to Mie rear of the rifle-
men, and in the battle which fol-
AEROPLANE DIRECTS EIRE
(By Associated Press.)
London, Aug. 27.—Airmen took a
prominent part ln dlrectlrlg the Oer-
;man artillery Are, according to re-
Al'BTRlANS EVACUATE [ports of refugees from around Mons.
IMPORTANT FORTS "ays a Paris dispatch to The Times
(By Associated Press.) (today.
! London, Aug. 27.-—.A dispatch to I The aeroplanes would hover over
ithe Havas News Agency, from Krag-
juyevats. Servla, declares that the
i Austrian army has evacuated Sanjak
and Novtpazar.
the British positions, and their pilots
signalled to the German batteries
by means of a disk, swung
end of a line.
(By Associated Press.)
New Orleans, La., Aug. 27.—The
I^ulslana Democrats held a prl- she waB Immediately blown up by
mary today to nominate candidates tier captain, but most of her crew lowed on j y twe ] Te of the villagers
for four Congressman and several ,was saved. 'were left alive.
State offices. The other four Con-;
gressmen are not opposed,
vote If Indicated, and t.ie
1b threatening.
DIVERSIFIED FARMING GETS
A BOOST, EXPERTS BELIEVE.
(By Associated Press.)
Washington. Aug. 27. — United
Stntes officials who participated ln
the recent cotton conference here. I
today expressed the belief that the
movement for diversified farming in
the South, would he hastened by the
the suspension of operations by hun
dreds of European cotton mills.
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