The Holly chieftain., 1914-08-21
THE WAR DAY BY DAY|

Aug. 17.-state of siege proclaimed
In Bulgaria. French lose heavily in
German advance over Belgium to the
border. Belgian capital moved to Ant
ed by attack of one million Germans
French continue advance into Alsace
Lorraine. Car promises Jews equal
-Four Austrian warahips destroyed by
French in Adriatic Sea. Turkey ad-
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. 23 to withdraw warships from
Orient and evacuate Kiauchau. where
Germany is establishing supply bases.
later than Sept. Is, deliver to the Jap
anese authorities, without condition or
consideration. the entire leased terri,
eventual restoration Gt same to China.
Austrian fleet mines north part of
Adriatic Sea; Japanese cruiser takes
prepares to leave on secret mission.
German forces reported pushing for
ward through the valley of the Meuse
bombardment of Belgrade. Fighting
est a6d In E Rnsr AsIae Feneh ea he to
have won signal victory in battle near
Druant.. Washington officials regard
gravest @ deveiopment S men Since % hostiiities
began. Austrian ambas ssador leaves
London for Plymouth on way to Vi
emma President Wilson asks American
banking, firms to refrain from promot-
ing war loans to European powers.
Aug. 15.-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. will be from Basel to Mas
trlcht, with several millions of men on
each side. Japan issues statement
declaring that If she is forced to take
up arms for Great Britain she will do
SO with clear conscience-=because of
her treaty obligations. The United
States has notified the powers of Eu-
rope that it will regard as neutral all
ShipS chartered for the sole purpose of
bringing back Americans, and has
as asked d. these powers for a declaration
ment is made that Blamont. Grey and
Avricourt We're reoccupied after Ba-
Xarian army corps was driven out.
telegraph lines in East Prussia at
eleven points between Schmallening-
Ken Ken 90 on the frontier and Tilsitt. Aus
seven miles from Belgrade. Recapture
Of Thann in Alsace BY French is Of
iiiiclaiiy announced. General Won Deim-
battle. All
Aug. 14.-Great Britain's censorship
ftontlnued, with information about
rnwnrn,aant sro9ps and warshps refused. French
army division was cut to pieces and
19resd nns to surrender at st, Marie and LIE
Mountains; declares German patrols
have violated Swiss neutrality to es-
cape ape pursuing 4psagg French eayalry, 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
inquiring into reported purchase of the
breslau and Goeben by Turkey. which
Is declared a violation of neutrality.
Many sltirmishes reported and troops
massing for big battle near Liege
Aug. -1s.-France defeats foes in AL
sace. taking Salins Marsal and Moo
hange,, driving, advance guard of Ger
mans before them Great Britain is
Austria. Italian ambassadors at Lon
don. Paris and St Petersburg called
assurance to France of her neutrality,
and $4,000 Dutch troops thrown along
border; Czar hurries 100000 soldiers
mobilized 250000 troops Germany has
over 2.o0o0O0 men fighting along the
French and Belgian frontiers. Austrian
troops have entered Russian Poland
and captured Soltal by assault France
defeated at Muclhausen. Austro- Hun
Garian fleet reported in Adriatic and
British squadron in the Mediterranean
Aug. 12,-Kaiser hurls 2.350,oOO men
at foes. Monster siege guns pound
forts at Liege. Cossacks kill 5000
Austrians in swamp on Austrian Rus
sian frontier Fierce engagements re-
ported from Alsace- Lorraine Ten Of
ficers, 500 men and much equipment
reported captured in battle near
Mgeihausen. Austrians quit Servia to
aid Germans.
Aug. 1l-Kaiscr massing army in
effort to rout enemy at Muelhausen
and sweep to Paris from Liege Tcu-
tons repellcd by soldiers of three ma
tons in attempt to gather legions in
Belgium for crucial battle of war. EN-
pteror denies serious defeats and de-
cares actions so far have been mere
skirmishes. Austria withdraws troops
Alsace