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_ THE BIRMINGTL
AGEHERALD
VOLUME XXXXIV BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA,
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MGELM,BRITISH
'AND TRENCH TROOPS
ONITE ACROSS LINE
OF HERMAN ADVANCE
Location of Three Armies
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Is Not Revealed, But
They Will Act Together
Against Enemy
THE FIGHTING AROUND
LIEGE HAS CEASED;
STRENGTHEN DEFENSE
' Germans Retire Out of
Range of Fortress and Are
Believed to Be Awaiting
Reinforcements
Brussels, August 9.—Belgian
official reports, received by
the war office, record the im
portant fact that a junction
lias been effected by Belgian,
British and French troops
across the line of the German
advance through Belgium.
The location of the three armies
was not revealed, but it is understood
they will act together. At Liege,
where the Belgian garrison has pre
sented a stubborn front to the German
attackers, fighting lias ceased since
early yesterday morning, and the Bel
gian troops and citizens have strength
ened the city's defenses. Between the
forts lines of earth works have been
thrown up by men who have worked
without cessation night and day.
Reports reached here by way of Lon
don that according to anouncttnients in
Berlin, Liege had fallen into the hands
of German troops.
The sighting of a German cavalry
patrol to the south of Namur today as
evidence of the activity of the German
of Liege which supposed to indicate they
were reconnoitering to discover the po
sition of the defending armies.
GERMANS AWAIT
REINFORCEMENTS
The retirement of the German troops
out of range of the guns of the forts
of iiiege which suposed to indicate they
were concentrating nnrl wating for re
inforcements to renew the attack.
In the meantime the French troops
who have crossed the frontiers of Bel
gium continued to advance methodical
ly and their approach strengthens the
position of the Belgian army. When
n French officer arrived at Namur in
an automobile today, citizens hoisted
him on their shoulders and^carried him
through the streets.
It was reported today that the great
er part of Luxemburg, which had been
occupied by Germans, had been cleared
of invaders by the French army.
In the Belgian capital patriotic sen
t timents is increasing and men of all
classes are volunteering.
A number of troop trains filled with
French soldiers passed round Brussels
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London, August 10 (1:30 a. m.)—The admiralty has an
" nounced that one of the cruiser squadrons of the main fleet was
attacked yesterday by German submarines. None of the British
ships were damaged. One German submarine was sunk.
No details were given as to the place at w,hich the fight oc
curred.
Rome, via London, August 9 (4 p. m.)—Austrian cruisers
bombarded Antivari, Montenegro, Saturday morning, destroy
ing the wireless station, according to advices brought to Bari,
near Brindisi, by steamer today.
St. Petersburg, via London, August 9 (7:30 p. m.)—Russian
troops have penetrated through the valley of the river Styr,
which rises in Austrian Galicia and flows into Russia, and have
entered Austrian territory, driving the Austrian advance posts
t ;fore them.
Athens, via London, 1:45 p. m.,
August 9.—Large Turkish forces have
concentrated on Bulgarian territory,
near Ferejik, in the vicinity of the
River Maritsa. They are moving ap
parently in the direction of the
frontiers of Trace and Bulgaria by
.agreement with Bulgaria.
Ottawa, Ont., August 8.—The Can
adian government late today received
an official announcement that the
British cruiser Essex had sent a wire
less message to Bermuda, saying she
was bringing ia a prise. The name of
Um vessel takes w«s not given.
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San Juan, Porto Rico, Auguat 9.—The
German crulaer Karlaruhe arrived here
today auppoaedly from Hatton water*.
She called for auppllea, Including coal.
The French and Kngllab conaula pro
teated to Arthur Yaeger that the crula
er had no right to coal.
The captain of the crulaer claimed
the right, under the proclamation ot
Prealdrnt Wllaon to take enough coal
to enable kfla ahlp to make the neareat
home port, which la Hamburg. The
governor declined to Interfere and the
crulaer la coaling and will leave within
24 houra.
The captain of the crulaer expecta an
attack In theoe watera by English and
Freeh erulaera, which are aald to be
waiting outside.
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London, August 9 (7.27 p. m.)—Military men here believe the discrepancy between Belgian and German reports on the sit
uation at Liege is accounted for by the retreat of the Belgian troops which had held routes between the forests, and that the
town of Liege has been taken by the Germans, who continue to advance on a line between Huy and Louvain, leaving part of
their army to besiege the Liege forts.
Royal Dignitaries Who Are Involved in Great European War
Leaders Think Regular Bus
iness Will Be Completed
Early in September.
Much Yet to Be Done
WnMhington, August W—Although ad
ministration leaders In Congress be
lieve the regular business of the session
can be completed soon after Septem
ber 1, some of them fear possible emer
gen eles that may arise through the war
In Europe will make it Imperative that
Congress remain In Washington.
Talk about the capital indicates, how
ever, that if developments of the next
few weeks indicate no trouble is in
prospect for the United States, the sig
nal may be given to wind up the legis
lative programme and adjourn for the I
fall campaign.
Several senators today pointed to the
fact that great alarm would have been
aroused had not Congress been In ses
sion when the European nations
clashed. With banks demanding emer
gency currency legislation, Congress
would have been called in extra session.
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LIEGE TAKEN WITH 40,000
PRISONERS-BERLIN REPORT
'j0r '»» August 10.—The occupation of Liege by the Germans is confirmed in a dispatch!
received here from Brussels early this morning.
London, August 10.—(3:30 a. in.)—A dispatch to the Express from Brussels timed in that
oit> at noon yesterday, says the Germans entered Liege Friday night and occupied the town,
although the forts were not taken.
1 he occupation was accomplished decorously, General Von Eramich having been warned
11om Berlin against allowing his men to commit excesses.
I lie troops, headed by cavalry, approached the town along the main eastern roads through
charred forests.
Through charred forests, passing
between the forts of Fleron and De
vegnec, where the Belgian officers
and idle gunners were assembled and
watched the strange procession arriv
ing.
General Von Emmich summoned the
principal citizens and imprisoned them
as hostages in a citadel in the center
of the city to prevent the forts firing
on the German gunners who were en
trenched in the public squares to over
awe the inhabitants.
The German troops have been bil
leted in the schools and public build
ings, but not in private houses. Gen
eral Von Emmich’s men also have
been ordered to pay for all purchases
at the stores which remain open.
Most of the inhabitants of Liege
remained in their cellars during Fri
day night, but 'came out Saturday
upon finding that the city had been
taken.
DENY GERMANS
OCCUPY LIEGE
London, August 10.—(2:40 a. m.)
A dispatch from the Standard's Brus
sels correspondent, at 6 o'clock last
night, says: “The minister of war
authorizes me to state that Liege
has not been occupied by the Ger
mans.”
London, August 10.—A dispatch to
the Morning Post from Amsterdam
commenting on the Belgian denial that
the Germans had captured all but one
of the forts at Liege, says it is re
marked at Amsterdam that the Ger
man government refers specifically to
the forts, but does not mention the
town.
A dispatch to the Antwerp Han
delsbad from Maasticht states that
the Germans have received reinforce
ments and completely occupy the Bel
gian territory bordering on the Dutch
province of Limburg. They are now
engaged with the Belgian army, which
has taken its position near Tongres,
11 miles south of Maasticht.
The fighting was progressing late
today in the valley of the Geer.
A number of wounded Germans
were brought to Maasticht from
Monck village tonight. An engage
ment is taking place at Eben, near
the boundary between Belgium and
Holland.
Maasticht is filled with refugees,
who tell horrifying stories of their
experiences at the hands of the Ger
mans.
DUTCH LEGATION
DENIES REPORT
London, August 10.—A dispatch to
the Morning Post from Amsterdam
says the Dutch legation at Brussels
publishes a statement denying the re
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IMPORTANT SEAPORTS THREATENED |
Russo- German fkont'ierT"^ho w«$g Ports ^TTACKe:^_
GERMAN FLEET AND TOWN? THREATENED BY RUSSIAN ARMY.
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HELP TO PRESERVE
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No Answer Made to China’s
Appeal, But Action May
Follow if Japan At
tacks Coast
Poking. AiiKiiftt !».—Whether .Inpnu
w ill participate In nn iitlnck on I he
German colony at ThIiik Tau Im a qiicn
tlwn Kravely concernliiK llrlllMh subjects
and other foreigners la China. It la
believed here that Merlon* "eon verna
tion*” are proceeding between Toklo
and Loudon to determine the future
Mtatun of TnIiik Tau.
German cruiser* tire mild to be
MearcliliiK tlie Yellow *ea mid causing
llrltImIi, French nnd HuMnlan merehant
vessels to remain In port.
From Shanghai report* were received
today thnt the llrltlMh Pacific fleet Iiiim
pa**ed toward the north nceompnnled
by two French erni*er*.
Washington, August 0.—Secretary
llryan announced today that the .Amer
ican government wa* In communication
with nil ItM European embassies anil
legation* and thnt every effort was
lielnk made to care for .American* on
the continent.
Communleutlon* with Ambassador
Gerard, at llerlln, wa* eNtabll*lied today
through < openhagen. Mr. llryan Immed
iately telegraphed Inquiring about \r
eher M. Huntlugtoii,, prenldent of
American Geographical society. and
other American* reported arrested a*
NpleM.
Official dispatches revealed that many
Americans had born arrested or tempo
rarily detained in Germany, ami that
at the lirst outbreak of hostilities and
during mobilization persons who talked
English were under espionage. One dis
patch said many Americans were thought
to bp acting suspiciously because they took
pictures of troops or scenes incident to
the outbreak of war.
Assurances that Americans soon could
leave Germany were given several days
ago. and the opening of communication
today whh expected to celar up all doubts
within the next 24 hours. One of the
first messages from Ambassador Gerard
said most German, ports would be mined
and requested that American ships be
warned.
English Channel Mined
Another report from Ambassador Gerard
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TODAY’S AGE-HERALD
1— LAoge reported fallen.
British, Belgian and French troops
unite.
French invasion causes great enthu
siasm.
United States may aid China to remain
neutral.
3— Funeral services for Mrs- Wilson to be
held today.
3— Tariff law effect cannot be judged
on account of war.
4— Editorial comment.
6~Bowron declares the Kaiser crazy.
McCoy -sees possible good in war.
Negro wanted returns to mines.
German-Americans ridicule an editor.
7—Sports.
t-Famous Walloons check Germans.
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ALSACE BV FRENCH
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GREAT ENTHUSIASM
Moral Effect of Preliminary
Victories Will Be Great,
Think French Military
Authorities
CITIES TAKEN NOT OF
HIGH STRATEGICAL
VALUE, HOWEVER
Real German Fortifications
Lie Beyond Points At
tacked—Arrival of Aus
trians at Basel Reported
London, August 10. 'Die
Brussels correspondent of tlio
Daily Mail says Unit lie lias
confirmed the report of French
success at MailnJwiu, in Bel
gian Luxemburg, on the rail
way line between Ostend and
Basel. Lie says that it is report
ed that the French are pursu
ing tin' Germans.
Paris, August 9. The invas
ion of lower Alsace by a
French army under General
Joseph Joffre, the French com
mander in chief, Inis awakened
great enthusiasm througotft
France.
French military authorities, while
recognizing the occupation of Altkirch
and Muelhausen by French troops is
not of high strategical importance, be
lieve the successful advance of the
French army far across the Gorman
frontier will have considerable moral
effect.
It is reported unofficially that Kol
mar, further to the north, has fallen
into the hands of the F’rench. None
of these three places was strongly
fortified and all lie outside the line
of real German defense, being re
garded as outposts of the strongly
fortified cities. Their German garri
sons numerically were fairly strong,
but It was understood that in case of
attack they merely would endeavor to
hinder the French advance before fall
ing buck.
NEW BREISAt H
STRONGLY FORTIFIED
Neu Hriesarh, where tin y are salil to
have retired. In east of Kolmar, and is
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strongly fortified, while gtrasshurg, Home
distance to the north, the center of a
great aggregation of German troops, is
strongly fortified and supposed to be
prepared for a long siege.
Official reports of fighting between the
French and German troops state that the
French losses were "not excessive"
while those of the Germans are declared
by the French to have been “very ’se
rious."
The Alsatian inhabitants ate said to
have been so overjoyed at the appearance
of the French army that they tore up
tiie frontier posts.
Reports of the arrival of an Austrian
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Arrivals on White Star Liner
Ask Aid of Relief
Committees
London, August 9.—(5 p. m.)—Many
Americans who arrived in England on
board the White Star liner Oceanic ul
leady are applying to the American re
lief committees for cash and a return
passage to the United States. Passengers
released from the Hamburg American
line steamers Kronprinsesstn Cecllie and
Urine Adalbert, Interned at Falmouth,
also are applying for aid.
The German steamship lines refuse to
grant refunds on ticket deposits, travel
ers being given only noutrunsfcrabla
orders on the New York offices of the
companies.
Theodore Hetsler of New York, head,
of the citizens’ committed, said today Ida
committee was working in complete har
mony with the London citizens’ com
mittee.
Because of female harpies, represent ins*
themselves as committee agents, the com*
mitteeH today appointed three agent*
two of them women, to meet all incom
ing trains. The police today assigned da*
tectives to arrest auspicious character*