The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-22
The WAR DAY BY DAY

Aug 19.-German battle line sweep
ing toward French frontier. Formula
ble Liege forts have fallen. is report.
Belgian capital the stepping stone to
Paris, trembles before Kaiser's Victori,
Gus march. Fighting in progress, all
along the entire front Japan's embas-
sy in Berlin under guard as war or
der seems near. French drag cannon
"Liege of the South" Along the Ser
Wan frontier, where the Save river
crosses. 5000 Austrians fall in battle.
Aug. 1s.-Germany reported to have
demolished the 1.iege forts ard a gen
eral advance has begun which mal KS
the opening of greatest battle ia
worlds history, with the fighting linS
200 miles long. British land 100000
men in France French commander
says the execution by French artillery
has been frightful. German crown
Chapelle. Wilson's plea for neutrality
arouses americans to critical status OF
nation. Fifteen thousand Austrians re-
ported killed near Sabac.
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-
ed by attack of one million Germans.
FL ench continue advance into Alsace
political rights with other citizens.
-Four Austrian war3hips destroyed by
French in Adriatic Sea. Turkey ad-
treasures United Staten interests VIII
he protected President Wilson's offer
of mediation acknowledged ~ k>alser.
Italian troops mobilize along Austrian
frontier.
Aug. 16.-Japan gives Germany until
Aug. 23 to Withdraw warships from
Orient and evacuate kiauchau, where
Japan demands that Germany. not
later than Sept. 15, deliver to the Jap
anese authorities, without condition or
Il . f..,, anf
tory of kiauchau. with view OF
eventual restoration Of same to emma;
Austrian fleet mines north part oil
Adriatic Sea; Japanese cruiser takes
on capacity load at san Francisco and
prepares to leave on secret nsh mn missfon for-
ward through the valley of the Meust
and extensive operations on Alsace'
bombardment of Belgrade Fighting
resumed in upper Alsqee between e, ~ Bel.
have won signal victory in battle neal
Druant. Washington officials regard
entry of Japan into European conflict
graVest development since hostilities
began. Austrian amba assador leaves
London for Plymouth on way to vi
enna. President Wilson asks American
banking firms to refrain from promot-
ing war loans TO European powers.
Aug l5-French war office issue:
statement, saying the violation of the
neutrality Of Belgium has extended tn,
Belgian and French lines to the from
iier OF Holland. The next battle
therefore. win be from Basel to Mas.
iricht, with several millions of men OF
each side Japan issues statement
declaring that if she is forced to tax,
UP arms for Great Britain she viii dc
so with clear observation-disclosures ol
her treaty obligations. The United
states has notified the powers of Eu
rope that it win regard as neutral al
ships chartered for the sole purpose o
bringing back Americans. and ha!
asked these powers for a declaration
on the subject Official announce
ment is made that Blamont Grey an,
AVricourt were reoccupied after Ba
Tarian army corps was driven out
Russian troops destroy railroads ant
telegraph lines. in East Prussia a
Ken on The The II frontier Tee and Tisitt aus
TRANS occupy city of Losnitza thirty
seven miles from Belgrade Recaptur
flcially announced. General Won Deim
hnEi German commander. wounded il
Aug. 14.-Great Britain's censorship
continued. with information abou
troops and warships refused. Frenc
government claims entire Germa
army division was cut TO pieces an
forced to surrender at st. Marie and l.
Honhomme passes through the Vosge
Mountains declares German patrol
have violated Swiss neutrality to es
cape pursuing French cavalry In Ger
many delayed censored dispatches sa
forward movement continuing an
losses only what would be expected
Hailpn reported quiet ana all Ameri
cans safe. Merchant vessel reporte
sunk by mine off Dalmatia Italy
inquiring into reported purchase OF tn
breslau and Goeben by Turkey. whic
Is declared violation of neutrality
Many skirmishes reported and troop
massing for big battle near Liege.
Aug. 13,-Trance defeats foes in Al
soce. taking Salins Marsal and Moo
hanEe. driving advance guard of GeI
lt..F p-fN NgEv a..
sued formal declaration of war again.
Austria. Italian ambassadors at Lor
don. Paris ana st. Petersburg calle
home for conferences. Holland renew
assurance to France of her ncutralit,
ana 10000 Dutch troops thrown alon
border. Car hurries 1000. 900 soldier
against Austrian frontier. Italy ha
nobilized 100000 troops. Germany ha
over 2,Oo0000 men fighting along III
French and Belgian frontiers Austria
troops have entered Russian Polan
and captured Sokal by assault. Franc
defeated at Muelhausen. Austro- Hur
garian fleet reported in Adriatic an
British squadron in the Mediterranean