The Elbert County tribune., 1914-08-21
The WAR DAY BY DAY

ing toward French frontier. Formida-
bio Liege forts have fallen. is report
Paris. trembles before F<aiser's victori-
ous march Fighting In progress al
along the entire trout. Japans embas-
~ IN Berlin under guard as war or
der seems near. French drag cannon
{, strassburs doors; expected to prove
yiaa frontier, where the Save river
crosses. s.6oo Anstrisns fall in battle.
Aug. ia-GeTmany reported to have
cenoiished the liege forts ard a gen
ersl advance has begun which ras iss
worlds history, with the fighting line
200 miles long. British land 100000
says the execution by French artillery
has been frightful- German crown
prince Is seriously wounded At Aix, Ia
rrouses Americans to critical status OF
uation Fifteen thousand AastriaRs re-
ported killed near Sabac.
Aug. 17.-state OF siege proclaimed
in Bulgaria. French lose heavily in
border. Belgian capital moved to Ant
werp. fearing capture. London astound-
French continue advance into Aisaoe
Lorraine. Gear promises Jews equal
political rights with other citizens
French in AdriAtio Sea Turkey ad-
yances toward Crock border Japan
gn'ea e1esasn ssasss ofsr
Of mediation acknowledged by Kaiser.
Italian troops mobtlise along Austrian
frontier.
Aug. 1s.-Jspan gives Germany until
Aug. 20 to Withdraw warships rom
Germany Is establishing supply bases
Japan demands that Germany. not
later than Sept. l5. deliver TO the jap
snese authorities. without condition or
consideration. the entire leased terri
tory : OF Kiauchau. with view of
anil lftl f.f
Austrian fleet mines north part OF
Adristic Sea. Japanese cruiser takes
prepares to leave on secret mission.
German forces reported pushing Tor
sna .,o ,nroafn one esiiegyx vaig ot ,"e Aisece
pomsardment Of Bsisrade Fighting
fort and AItkirch. French claim to
have won signal victory in battle near
entry OF Japan into European conflict
grayest development since hostfiities
began. Austrian ambassador leaves
enna President Wilson asks American
banking firms to refrain from promot-
ing war loans to European powers.
Aug. i5.-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, win be from Basel to Mas
sesiar%s that she ssqss Is forced 10 tae
90 with a clear Observation-Disclosures OF
her treaty obligations. The United
States has notified the powers of Eu-
rope that II will regard as neutral all
ships chartered for the sole purpose of
bringing back Americans. and has
on Che sSf SUBJECT ~ Official snasaaien eGnonncsa
ment is made that Blemont. Circy and
Avricourt were reoccupied after Ba-
M drtx
Russian troops destroy railroads and
telegraph lines I'm East Prussia at
ken on the frontier and Tiisitt. Aus
trians occupy city of Losnitza, thirty
seven miles from Belgrade. Recapture
iiciaiiy snnounced General Won DeIm-
ing, German commander. wounded in
Aug. 1t.-Grcat Britain's censorship
continued. with Information about
troops and warshIps refused. French
government claims entire German
army division was cut to pieces and
forced to surrender at st Marie and lie
Eonhomme passes through the vosges
Mountains; declares German patrols
Rave violated Swiss neutrality to es-
cape pursuing French cavalry. In Ger
forward movement continuing and
losses only what would be expected
nation reported quiet and all Ameri-
sunk by mine off Dalmatia. Italy is
.nquirins into reported purchase OF the
breslau and Goeben by Turkey. which
3 declared violation OF neutrality.
Many siiruslshes reported and troops
massing for big battle near Llege.
Aug. 13.-France defeats foes in AL
srce. taking Salins. Marsai and Moo
hange. driving advance guard of Ger
mans before them. Great Britain is
sued formal declaration of war against
Austria. Italian ambassadors at Lon
don. Paris and St Petersburg called
home for conferences Holland renews
assurance to France of her neutrality,
and 10000 Dutch troops thrown along
border. Car. hurries 100000 soldiers
egainst Austrian frontier. Italy has
mobillzed 250.000 troops Germany has
over 2.000.000 men fighting along the
French and Belgian frontiers Austrian
troops have entered Russian Poland
and captured Sokal by assault. France
defeated at Mueihausen. Austre-Hun
Earian fleet reported In Adriatic and
British squadron In the Mediterranean.