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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
ARMY OF 100000 IS
DESTROYED===25,OOO
KILLED OR WOUNDED
(By United Press staff correspondent.)

Brussels Aug. with fourth of their total number
killed or wounded the Germans before Lege asked the
Belgans today for "a hours armistice.
The Germans attacked Liege Wednesday 10000 strong
Thursday renforcements had increased their number to
100000 Today $4,000 of them either dead or dis
abed
1t understood they desired the armistce to bury
their dead and gather up their wounded who lay in thou
sands between the Lege Notifications and the kaisers
lines with Belgian shells falling thckly that it was
suicide to attempt to rescue them
King Albert of Belgium hesitated to grant the armls-
tce lest the Germans take advantage of it to bring up
further reinforcements.
The fighting has been terrific Thursday the Germans
succeeded in dslodgng the Begans from two of their
outer forts Encouraged by this they attacked today
more furiousy than ever.
The Belgans gave back from their outer defenses The
Germans rushed forward to occupy them.
The Belgian retreat was ruse No sooner were the
Germans fairly trapped than the Belgian artillery turned
hail of death into their ranks They were moved down
in swaths. Whole detachments annihilated.
Flesh and blood could not endure it, and the shattered
remnant of the German force fell back leaving their dead
and wounded and many guns behind them.
The request for an armistice followed
The German bombardment of Lege had previously
wrought considerable havoc in the city, which was on fire
in many places and many buildings were damaged
e Belgans however, retained their position More
over, they had regained what they lost Thursday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

PARIS, Aug. 7.-Believing it con.
tanned valuable information for the en-
emy, the army authorities ordered to-
day the destruction of all advertising
printed in France by German firm
of bouillon cube manufacturers.
LONDON, Aug. Fifteen thousand
Americans were expected here today to
sail from English ports for their homes
within ten days. Ten thousand arrived
from the continent today. 1t was esti-
mated that 1900 were in London. The
American relief committee was caring
for them.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. six classes
of Danish reserves were called to the
eolors today to enforce Denmark's neu-
trality.
ROME, Aug. AFTER another hot
battle, Austrian troops were reported
here today to have retreated from Sc
mendria, Servia, to their own side of
the Danube.
A message from Nish, Servia g tenn
porary capital, asserted that one entire
Austrian regiment was wiped out.
LONDON, Aug. THE German ma
val tanker Wilfredo, laden with fuel
oil for the kaiser's fleet, has been
blown up by a mine off Cuxhayen, ac-
cording to a report from the British
consul general at Antwerp. The Will
fredo was totally destroyed, he said,
and most of the crew perished.
PARIS, Aug. IAN official dis
patch received here today referred to
the German position before Liege as a
J shambles. The same dispatch confirm
ed reports of the silencing of two Liege
forts by the German guns The mes
sage was sent, however, before today :
reverse suffered by the German forces,
WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Rus
sian ambassador here officially notified
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
Canada 70 Send Troops.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug War enthusi-
asm was growing throughout Canada
today. Street demonstrations were nu'
merous, The dominion, it was announce
cd, will send 10000 western and 1000
eastern Canadians to fight the Germans.
Street mobs stormed the German and
Austrian eonsulates at Winnipeg, doing
considerable damage. The German con-
sulate closed its doors, but the Austrian
consulate, protected by heavy police
guard, remained open.
The Austro- Hungarian colony at
Windsor, about 1000 strong, was warn
ed that its leaders would be arrested
il any plots against Great Britain were
hatched.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
Austrian makes a chance.

Brindisi, Italy, Aug. 7.-Complying
with the Italian order that fighting
vessels of European powers engaged in
war must leave Italian harbors or dis
arm, the Austrian cruiser Tarus, which
was pursued into Brinbisi by British
torpedo boats, sailed today, hoping to
reach home port safely.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
Have Lost 25,OOO.

BRUSSELS, Aug THAT the Ger.
mans admit they have lost $4,000 men
at Liege was officially announced to-
day by the war office here.
The war office obtained its figures
in connection with the German request
for an armistiee.
The commander at Liege telegraphed
the request to King Albert, who hesi-
tated to grant it, fearing the Germans
would take advantage of the suspension
to bring up reinforeements.
Thousands of German wounded, it
was officially stated, lay in the open
space between the Belgian forts and
the German lines where it was impossi-
BILE to reach them on account of the de.
yastating Belgian fire.
Three regiments of Uhlans have been
wiped out to the last man, either in
killed, disabled by wounds or captured.
No further general assault on the
Notifications was expected unless and
until the Germans succeed in breaking
down the Belgian defenses by long
range artillery fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
cRoWN PRINCE ARRIVES
TO TAKE COMMAND

Rotterdam, Aug. T. The crown
prince of Germany had reached Yer
viers, on Belgian SOIL today to take
personal charge of the German attack
on Liege, according to official advices
received here.
The entire population of Masstrieht,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
War Bulletins from All Countries

all German warships from its ports.
This was in pursuance Of its neutrality
proclamation. 1t was in direct defiance
of Germany's demand that the Italians
Join the Germans and Austrians in the
war against all the rest of Europe.
NEW CASTLE, Eng, Aug IA sus'
pected German spy was shot and killed
here today. He was challenged cross
ing the Tyne bridge, and instead Of
stopping, ran and attempted to escape
in boat. The sentinel fired at him
and he fell.
STOCKHOLM, Aug. THE dowager
Russian empress, who was detained in
Berlin when war broke out, sent to CO.
penhagen and came from there to
Stockholm, left today for Russia with
large party of refugees from Ger
many.
Liverpool, Aug. L. American spot
cotton trading was resumed here today
A fair business was done, with quota
tions reduced 16 points.
Constantinople, Aug. 7.-The British
steamship Craigforth was beached neal
here today after striking mine.
Stockholm, Aug. THAT the Rds
sian ports Of Reval and Libau had beer
captured and set on fire by German
warships was asserted here today by {
Finnish sea captain, Just arrived. II.
added that the Russian fleet was bot
tlel up in Helsingfors harbor. Hi
story was not believed, however.
New York, Aug. IA cable received
here by the New York correspondent
Of La Prenza, Buenos Ayres news
paper from Berlin said:
"By emperor's $ order a hundred
socialist deputies were shot in Berlin
! including the socialist leader, Lieb
: kneeht -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

Similarly, the Germans had been
beaten back all along their line from
Liers to Stavelot. The bodies of their
wounded, dying and dead Uttered the
roads and fields for miles
While they fought at Liege the Bel
gians were heavily strengthening their
defenses at Namur, so that in case the
Germans finally captured Liege they
would Immediately have the same bat
tie over again.
Meantime the Germans were terror
King the Belgian and Dutch farmers
in the frontier region they occupied.
Many, in both countries, it was said,
had heen shot, some in their own
homes, for resisting the invaders.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

in Holland near the Belgian frontier,
has abandoned the city in fear Of a
German attack.
The Germans were spreading terror
throughout the whole country side. They
have shot hundreds of Belgian farmers
for resisting them. Many have been
shot in their own homes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
ITALY DECLARES
WAR ON GERMANY

New York, Aug. IA cable to the
Sun from London this afternoon said:
"The Italian ambassador here an
nOunced today that Italy has declared
war on Germany"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

1t is said that in all things women
have better taste than men, but we
wish to say that men do not kiss each
other when they meet on the street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

Secretary of State Bryan today that
Austria had declared war against Rus
sia.
MANILA, Aug. british and Ger
man war fleets were reported engaged
today off the Chinese coast.
TOULoN, Aug. THE French bat
tleship Jean Bart was ordered to the
Mediterranean today.
LONDON, Aug. king George re-
signed today as honorary colonel of the
First Prussian dragons.
BERLIN, Aug. tour adyersaries
are Jealous of our development, de.
clared the kaiser, in q proclamation is
sued today, "but we will fight TO the
end, even against a world full of enc
mics
TOXIC, Aug. 7.-Reserve army Off.
GERS have been instructed to hold them
selves in readiness for possible mobiliz.
alton.
Seven cruisers under Admiral Prince
Fushima are held ready at YokOsuka
to aid the British whenever called on.
BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE German for
eign office issued today an official de-
nial Of Russian charges that the Rus
sian dowager empress or Duke Con
stantine, who were in Germany when
war with Russia was declared, were
mist reated.
Forty Englishmen had been arrested
todry. They were locked up in Span
dau fortress.
LONDON, Aug. THE financial sit
uation was clearing here today. Tht
Bank Of England has resumed paying
gold in exchange for notes and othel
paper
j ROME, Aug. 7.--Italy today orderc,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

said, was new to naval warfare; the
mine was of the floating type and
might prove menace to the neutral
shipping of the world.
1.-THE British destroyer flOtilla," ex'
planned Churchill to the commons,
"found the Koenigen Luise laying
mines in the upper channel Wednesday.
The destroyers gave chase, and the
destroyer Lance sunk the mine layer.
The Amphion rescued so out of the
German crew of 1870. Then it con-
tinued scouting with the flotilla. On
its return voyage it struck the niue
and was lost. ("
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
Fighting at Sea.

London, Aug. 7.-Despite the denial
by First Lord of the Admiralty Church
ill that there had been any serious sea
fighting yet between Great Britain and
Germany, little doubt was felt here that
Admiral Callaghan, the British home
fleet commander, was harasslng the
German fleet on the east side of the
North sea.
1t seemed certain, too, that there
had been several running fights be-
tween scout cruisers.
Plans, it was understood, had been
completed for rushing British troops
to Belgium.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
Fleets Are Fighting

London, Aug. THAT part of the
British fleet was fighting the Germans
was admitted today by the admiralty
Official confirmation was lacking OF
report from Whitby that Is German
warships had been sunk by the British
The German fleet was reported tC
have been driven back from the open
sea to its base on the German coast
Admiralty authorities said, however
that the "first official news may moi
be favorable"
1t was admitted that the British
cruiser Amphion had been sunk by Q
mine in the North sea.
The Amphion, a war vessel Of 3,44C
tons, was with the British torpedo boat
Lance, when the latter sunk the Ger
man mine layer Koenigen Luise in the
North sea.
Half the crew Drowned.
Before the Luise was sent to the bot
tom it evidently had done some min,
planting, however, and presumably i
was one of these mines which the Am
phion struck OF the cruisers crew
l3l were drowned and 1885 saved,
First Lord of the Admiralty Winston
Churchill today reported the Amphion
/ loss to the house of commons. Mine lay
ing, as Germany ~ praeticing it, h
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

Under War Minister Lord Kitche-
ner 8 direction, 100000 troops were be-
ing enlisted I" for three years or during
the war" Naval volunteers also were
in demand and were responding enthu-
siastically.
The financial situation was improy-
ed. Banks had re-opened and the Bank
of England was paying gold in ex'
change for its notes and other papers.
a German spy scare prevailed. Twen-
ty arrests were made of suspects at'One
fashionable London hotel, and at New
Castle. on.Tyne, a suspect was killed for
trying to escape when challenged by II
sentinel.
The intention was to send a strong
force of British troops shortly to help
the Belgians resist the kaiser's troops
advance on the French frontier.
Richard Croker gave $2500 to help
Irish nationalists who volunteered in
the British army and said he was going
to the United States to stir up pro-
British enthusiasm among Irish Amer
leans.
Fifteen thousand American refugees
were expected to sail for home within
ten days.
A rumor that a wouldbe assassin
had wounded the crown prince of Ger
many was disbelieved, reliable reports
Indicating that he had arrived safely
at Verviers, Belgium, to take com
mand of the German troops there.
A Stockholm report, also disbelieved,
said that the German fleet in the Bal
tic had taken the Russian ports of
Reval and Iibau and fired the cities,
and that it had the Russian fleet bot
tied up in Helsingfors harbor.
News was received that the German
tanker Wilfredo, taking oil to the kai
ser's fighting vessels, had been blown
up by mine off Cuxhaven.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

in hurting bomb into Liege. 1t struck
and exploded in the Square D'Avorey,
killing II Belgians and wounding as
many more. Belgian airmen fastened
in hot haste to kill the German, but ne
swung his machine in wide circle and
escaped
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07
The Weather

Oregon : Fair
tonight satur-
day fair, warmer
except near the
coast; northwest
erly winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

ROME. Aug. 7.-Italy today ordered
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

LONDON, Aug. The financial sit
uation was clearing here today The
Bank Of England has resumed paying
gold in exchange for notes and other
pnper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-07

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Rus
sian ambassador here officially notified
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Warranty Dseds.

$3.5oo-John Y Smith to A f.
kuhns, lot 08 by 125 feet, south side
Of Marrigaut street, 20I feet west Of
Weatherby street March 27.
S140-Mrs Minnie L. Landlord Do
z. =. Mcmillan, lot 30 by $50 feet. on
Mayson and Turner Ferry road }ol
feet from Grand avenue March %
$1,000 M Wynn to Mrs VIZ
ginia NJ Adams, lot 40 by $40 fecI
south side Of Eleventh street, 160 feet
east Of Juniper street March %
S7,200-R II Williamson to Mrs
Mary G. Fields. lot AZ by 141 feet
south side of West Tenth street 3ll
feet west Of Spring street March &c.
S1,000-John w, Alexander to citv
of Atlanta, strip 3by $50 feet est
of Georgia avenue March &c
$1,250-Mrs. Mamie Simpson 10
Hugh Richardson, lot 80 by 1879 feet
west side Of State street. $50 feet
north of Emmett street 1874
S. and to Correct. A Adams Ia
W. r. Smith, lot 80 by 251 feet east
side of lola street, go feet north Of
Chattahoochee avenue. March 90
$40 and O-her Considera tons
Southern Mortgage Company to Mrs
Anna c. H Mathewson. Ill acres on
Lucille avenue, Greenwich Inman and
Gordon street March 80
S750-Dr W -. Whitehead to Mrs
Matilda J.. Whitehead lot ~ by ISL
feet, south side of LaWton street sc
feet east Of South Peoples street
March %.
.s00-Atlanta Development Com
pany to Mrs Lenore j. Bukofzer Tot
30 by 10 feet, south side Of Adar
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
S8,25O Fire Engine Is
Bought for 9th Ward

At a private session Tuesday be-
tween Mayor Woodward, Comptroller
Goldsmith Purchasing Agent Cham
bers and Councilman w G. Hum
rhrey. chairman Of the Finance Com
mlttee. the new FIRE engine for the
Eighth Ward was purchased The
American LaFrance Engine Compa-
ny. Of Elmira n Y, was awarded
the contract. at $3.50.
The engine has a rotary pump, and
its capacity is guaranteed at 800 gal7
Ions per minute In its purchase the
city saved $3.50, since the last en-
gino or the same make purchased cost
$4,000 The new. engine will be of
heavier type, with greater capacity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Building Boom On as
Figures for March
Top 10 by $4,000
Permits $4,000 Greater Than in
February-chas. n. Black Starts
New Agency--other Realty

The total Of building permits issued
in March was s55l, 159, or an increase OF
$4,000 more than February and s1l6,-
900 more than March of last year Real
estate dealers predict that the permit
figures will climb much higher in the
next few weeks, during which plans
for several buildings are expected TO
mature The Ford Automobile Company
probably will apply this week for per
nit for the assembling plant on Ponce
DeLeon avenue.
Important developments in the plans
for High Richardson's elsht-story de-
partment store al the southwest corner
of Luckie and North Forsyth streets also
are expected at an early date. MIR
Richardson returned from New York
Monday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Government Using
More Alabama Coal

BIRMINGHAM ALA, March 81
A favora Bile report Is looked for frJIn
the United states Navy Department
as to Alabama coal a blacklist here
tofore existing
Ii B. understood that before Ap'il
20 the Navy Department Will have
had reports from captains of war yes
sells tryinr Out Alabama coal and that
the reports Will show much coal from
this section Of the country is avail
able for use on warships. The War
Department is getting $500 tons OF
coal per month from this district
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
2 in State Senate
Race in 24th District

COLUMBUS. March 31.--W d.
Perry. former Tax Collector of Chat
tahoochee County, and c. c. Minter.
an attorney, Of Cusseta, in the same
county, have announced themselves
as candidates to represent the TWEEN
ty-fourth Georgia District in the
Senate.
It is Chattahoochee County's time
70 furnish the Senator this year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Dixie Millionaire's
Daughter in Air Trip

MOBILE ALA, March 31.--Miss
Grace Jones' daughter of Captain j. 4.
Jones, the multi millionaire, who found
ed and built Gulfport, Miss, prominent
in social circles Of New York and Gulf
port. made a spectacular flight in an
aeroplant at Gulfport late yesterday,
flying in over the harbor. Her parents
were not aware of the trip.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Bulgars' King Will
Visit Fair in 1915

5neeial Gable 10 The Atlanta Georgian,
SOFIA. March 3l-Two announce
ments have been made concerning the
approaching visits Of the King and
Queen 10 the United States
The date OF the sailing OF Queen FL
eanora has been set for May q, and
II is announced Officially that King
Ferdinand will visit the gfeat san
Francisco fair in 1915.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31

S250-W r. Bearden, No ls3 Eliza
be IN street, make additions day work
80. 250-Beatrice Nelms, No. 81 Abe
marie street, one-story frame dwelling
Norris Bros
S0-Beatrice Nelms. Nos 81. Fl and
80 Abemarle street. three one-story
frame dwellings; Norris Bros
Se.600-Mrs. ". + Collins No FL Oak
street; two-story frame house DAY
work.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Settlement Worker
Is Dead at Columbus

COLUMBUS March 31.-The funeral
OF Mrs. Salie NJ Tewksberry took place
in the First Presbyterian Church, con-
Quoted by DR. l. S. McElroy
Mrs. Tewksberry was so years. eeeAgo
and devoted the greater part OF h4H LA
10 settlement work among the tuil1 hoo-
pie She established Ahe MAY EnmaEa-
berry Mission. -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31

Charles II Black has sold for Cap.
tain J C. Haskell president of the A.
lantic Compress Company. Of Atlanta
TO G. a Rowland, of Athens, the prop
erty of the Athens Compress Compsnr
the price being 800
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Ihe Leading Real ESTATE, Renting
and Loan Agents of Atlanta

w A, BAKER & COMPANY. sos
- Fourth National Bank Building Rea1
estate We deal in farm lands civ
aie suburban property
FIELD REALTY COMPANY. 2fI EfnI,Ira
Building II you want to trade ynur
property we are the ones to see We
buy, sell or trade
G. i. r. FRASER hugs and sells real
estate: 406 Equitable, NJ 1928
LIST your property with Galloway &
Snlln, 2lS-2l4 Empire Bldg IVY Ills
GRAHAM & MEEK, S6i Empire Build.
ING We sell city and suburban prom
cry Also make speciality OF farm
amos IN Georgia For information can
write or phone Ivy 1855.
HARPER REALTY COMPANY III
Ihifd National Bank Bldg. we han.
Qie Slty and suburban residence proper.
y, Georgia farm lands and investments
your property will be given our person
al attention. Bell phone Ivy 1885: Al
lant2 phone 672
THOMAS W JACKSON, 1916 Fourth
oNational Bank Building. Phone Main
e1l4. Deals in Georgia lands a speciality
M.CLATCHEY REAL ESTATE AND
INVESTMENT COMPANY, located al
I'll Gambler Building, phone wv 5220
deals In large and small business and
gives same their personal attention.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
DeKALB COUNTY PROPERTY
Belonging to
MRS. NJ. 3. McLENDON ESTATE

a
Will be sold before the Courthouse door at
Decatur, April T. Consists of some of the
most desirable property in the County.
One tract consists of SO acres fronting the
Stone Mountain car line and Georgia Rail
road this side of Charleston, and has nearly
1000 feet front car line. 1t is beautiful
property for subdivision, and is one of the
prettiest properties on the whole car line.
Also a new house of rooms, with water
and bath, on lot about two acres This is in
the town of ClarkSton fronting Warwick
street and Georgia Railroad and Just across
railroad from car line 1t will make an ideal
suburban home.
Also tract of 73 acres on 50-foot street
just quarter mile south of car line. This
is good for chicken or truck farm. 1t is well
wooded
Also 21.31 acres in Charleston near school,
about four blocks from car line with front
ages on two streets, having 1,543 feet front
on one and 594.5 feet on the other, This is
fine to subdivide and will make you money,
Also Sos acres about one-haf mile from
car line; not far from school Good for lit
tie farm.
Also 11.2 acres on one of the prettest
streets in Charleston considered the Peach
tree of Charleston. This property is finely
shaded and is a beautiful home site.
Also splendid store lot, 40x80, right in the
business center of Clarkston Small building
on it.
Remember this You will put your own
price ON the property as il will be sold abso-
iutely to the highest bidder, on terms of one
fourth cash and the balance in one, two and
three years, with per cent interest.
For plats and particulars
See VIM. S. ANSLEY,
ACT. 217 ATLANTA NATL BANK BLDG
or DR.. J. r. Wells. Admr., Stone Mountain.
Ca or Green Tilson Mckinney Attorneys,
Seventeenth Floor, Hurt Building.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Vol ARE CORRECT

a cramned uo city lot is a
poor place to raise family.
NO room for gress. no trees,
and dirt settling in and on
everything and every body.
Go 10
PEACHTREE HEIGHTS.
where the lots are large and
the trees are beautiful. the
air free and pure. and 1usr
as quick to town only TWEEN
tN minutes Every essential
city convenience and low
prices
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Administrators Deed.

To Carry Out Order of Court. T
Bryant (by administrator to J F,
Gossett 3.2f acres on north side East
Point and Ben Hill Bryant roads,
land LOT 1876, Fourteenth District
March 80.