The state herald., 1914-08-21
THE War DAY BY Day

Iu6 uHu Uni " On
Aug; 17..-state of siege proclaimed
In Bulgaria. French lose heavily In
German advance over Belgium to the
border. Belgian capital moved to Ant
werp. fearing capture, London astound-
cd by attack OF one million Germans
Lorraine. Gear promises Jews equal
political rights with other citizens
-Four Austrian war5hips DESTROYED by
vances toward Greek border. Japan
reassures United States interests Will
be protected. President Wilson's offer
Of mediation acknowledged by Kaiser.
Italian troops mobilize along Austrian
frontier.
Aug. l5.-Japan gives Germany until
Aug. 2s to withdraw warships from
Orient and evacuate kiauchau, where
Germany is establishing supply bases.
Japan demands that Germany. not
later than Sept l5 deliver TO the Jap
anese authorities, without condition or
consideration. the entire leased terri
tory of Kiauchau. with n view OF
eventual restoration Of same to China.
Austrian fleet mines north part OF
Adriatic sea. Japanese cruiser takes
on capacity load ut San Francisco and
prepares to leave on secret mission.
German forces reported pushing for
ward through the valley Of the Slsl Meuse
bombardment OF Belgrade, Fighting
resumed in upper Alsace between Bel
fort and Altkirch. French claim to
have won signal victory in battle near
Druant. Washington officials regard
entry of Japan into European conflict
began. Austrian ambassador leaves
London for Plymouth on way to vi
emma President Wilson asks American
banking firms TO refrain from promot
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Aug. l5.-French war office issues
statement, saying the violation OF the
neutrality OF Belgium has extended the
Belgian and French lines to the from
tier of Holland. The next battle.
therefore, VIII be from Basel TO Mas
tricht. with several millions OF men on
each side Japan issues statement
up arms for Great Britain she will do
50 with n clear conscience-because of
her treaty obligations The United
rope that 1t will regard as neutral ali
ships chartered for the sole purpose of
bringing back Americans. and has
aske1 these powers for a declaration
ment is made that Blamont, Circy and
aNrleourt were reoccupied after a Ba-
nsrlan n,iIs, army corps was driven out,
telegraph lines In East Prussia al
eleven points between Schmallenlnr-
Ken Ken on the frontier and Tllsitt Aus
tfians occupy city OF Losnitza thirty
seven miles from Belgrade Reca ntire
of Thann In Alaace by French Is Of
,lelAilN announced. General Won DeIfn-
hhhg permhn commander. wounded In
Aug. lt.-Groat Britain's censorship
continued, with Information aboui
,. Sroons and warships refused French
MsSssihi M In1,ht hinsht claims ontire German
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forced to surrender at ST Marie and L.
nohhohlinc passes through the Nosre.
;1ountslns' declares German patrols
cape pursuing French cavalry In Ger.
many delayed censored dispatches saw
i.fward movement continuing and
losses only what would be rNpeeted,
nation reported quiet and ali Amcri
cans safe. Merchant vessel roported
sunk by mine off Dalmntla Italy il
lnqulrluE into reported purchnse AZ a..
Bresiau and oo.ben nv Tnyiss,, ,yhtnnSs ttns
y declared a violation OF neutrality
Many skirmishos reported and trooos
massinE for big battle near Liege.
Aug. i3.-France defeats foes In Al
hrco. taking kAiinH MnrHal and Moo
hangc. driving advance guard ~ Ger
mans before them. Great Britain is
sued formal declaration OF war against
Austria. Italian ambassadors ri Lon
don. Paris and 81. Petersburg called
assurance TO France Of her neutrality.
ana toOoo Dutch troops thrown along
border. cznr hnrrleH 1000. 900 soldiers
AGAINST Austrian frontier italy mas
mohillzcd 100000 trooGs Germany hnr
over 2,0po.10o men fighting along Inc
French and Belgian frontiers Auatrian
troops have entered ilusHlnn Poland
and captured Sokhl by assault France
defeated az Muoihnufon Auhtrn. Hun.
Ehflnu frot reported In Adrlatie and
british squadron In the Mediterranean.
Aug. is-Kaikcr hurls s.lBo.oOo men
at foes. Monster Siege runH pound
forts AZ LloUo, conuhrka KIN aOn0
AurtrinnH IN swamp on Austrian Rus.
sian frontier Fierce engagements re.
ported from Aluaoe- Lorraine Ton OF.
Ulcers. 200 mon and much equipment
reported captured IN battle near
Mn"lhaunon. AuHtrinns quit scryia to
aid Germans
AuE. n Kaiser masHinr army In
effort 60 rout unemy ht Murihauann
nnd sweep 10 Paris from Lirre Tous
tons fnprllrd hy soldiers uf thrpr ma.
lions IN attempt 10 rathrr iuriqnn In
belgium for crucial battle nf war ftn
prror denies serious defeats aud dn.
einrrH actions 90 Tar haYr boon mere
niflfmihheH Austria withdraw troops
from serNin France fighting to hold
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