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OL XXXVII.
MARSHFIELD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1914. EVENING EDITION.
A Consolidation of TiincM, Const AInll ., - Q
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NGLAND OPENS WAR ON GERMANY
SWEDEN if 11 M BRiTiSH
Summary Rejection by Kaiser of King George's Ultimatum
HIJUUl DUIMIUMI VVcti LcKJl OUclW UUHIIUIIS
Less Land Battles Also.
FRENCH LAND TROOPS JOIN
WITH BELGIAN ARMY LATE TODAY
(alser's Troops Reported to Be Waging Atrocious Warfare in
Belgium Russian Mob Destroys German Con
sulate in St. Petersburg.
(By Associated Press to TI13 Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug. 5, Tho British Foreign Office issued the
followm" statement: "Owing to the summary rejection by the
Geinum Government of the icqucst made by His Britannic
Majesty's Government that tho neutrality of Belgium should be
respected, His Majesty's ambassador at Berlin lias received his
pav'po.is and His Majesty's Govcrnmntl has declaied to tho
Gci man Government that a stato of war exists between Great
Britain and Germany from 1 o'clock p, m August 4.
TURKEY CLAIMS TO BE NEUTRAL.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay 1 imes.)
LONDON, Aug, 5, Tin key has informed Great Britain
that t ie foiccs of tho Ottoman Empire are being mobilized but
it u a '" cautionary measure and I urkoy will remain absolute
ly iu it-J.
SWEDEN W LL AID ENGL SH S DE.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
VASHINGTON, D, C Aug, 5, Diplomatic dispatches Indi
cate "'at Swdon will join Great Britain, Franco and Russia if
shi? f "Jc ivrsclf unable to remain neutral,
REPORT MANY ALSATIANS EXECUTED.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
PARIS, Aug, 5, An official announcement says that sev
cntccii Als'itians, while endeavoring to cross into France, wore
capluitd by Germans and summarily shot,
GERMANS IN LONDON ARRESTED.
(Bv Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, During a raid on houses occupied by
Germans in London, detectives discovered a large number of
bombs and rifles, Several arrests were made,
GERMANS WAGE AWFUL WARFARE.
(By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,)
I IFGF, Belgium, Aug, 5. The capture of tho Belgian town
of Vis was effected by tho Gormans after an engagement of
seveii'l hours, Tho victors sot fire to tho town, killing those of
the population who resisted,
RUSSIANS MOB GERMAN EMBASSY.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Timos.)
WASHINGTON, Aug, 5, The German embassy in St.
petrsburg has been destroyed by a mob, inflamed by the
leoort that tho Russian embassy at Berlin has been attacked,
Ono German employeo was killed, The Stato Department does
not credit the report of an attack on tho Russian embassy in
Berlin,
Mod? A m 3L
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BELGANS
EPULSE Ell I
r nnn
tmtl tmJ
EST OF BATTLES
3v Associated Press to The Coos Bav Times,)
BRUSSELS, Aue. 5. Tho Belaian arm todav checked the
TSerman advance in a bloody battle about Liege, The invaders'
bosses were heavy, two regiments reported being nearly wiped
out, While tho great guns boomed, the terrified country peo
plo watched the smoke and flame of the battle from the house
tops, Riderless horses galloped through the streets and the
loturn of tho wounded brought home all the grim realities of
tho world's greatest war,
GERMANS STARTED FOR PARIS.
Although the German advanco was checked today, this is
believed to be only the beginning of their assault to open a way
toward Paris,
The Belgian War Office announced tonight that fierce
fighting had occurred in tho environs of Liego and that the
Belgian situation was excellent, I lie bermans were driven
says tiro report, 'by a Irroic attack made by the
lit M
wuum
ENGLAND IS
READY FOR II
SAYS FRANCE
Newspaper Received Today
From London Tells of Great
Fleet Mobilized.
That England was nil prepared for
the present crisis nud war wns Indi
cated by tho following from "Tho
News or tho World," published In
Loudon July 19, which Robert Mars
den, Sr recolved today:
FORTY .MILKS OK WARSHIPS
MOBILISED.
IN BAD SHAPE
Of.
Dramatic Chungo of Plans,
Foi'tv 111 1 1 os nt wnralilnd nniinlltnt-
jug the greatest Armada over massed
beneath any flag, yesterday rodo at
anchor In tho Solont, ready for Instant
battle In tho King's sorvlco.
It had been arranged that His Maj
esty would leave London at half-past
nine yesterday morning for Ports
mouth. In company with tho Prlnco
of Wales, to review this mighty fleet.
Hut His Majesty's plans were altered
v. Ith dramatic suddennbss In con
nection with tho Homo Rulo crisis,
as described elsewhere. His Majesty,
It was arranged would not leave Vic
toria until 3 p. m., reaching Ports
mouth at five o'clock.
At tho last momont it was decided
that tho Prime Minister should ac
company tho King, and tho right lion,
gentleman travelled south with His
Majesty.
A further proof of tho gravity of
the political situation was afforded
by the announcement that His Majos
ty will return to London tomorrow
evening and not on Tuesday, as al
ready arranged.
His Majesty tomorrow will lead tho
magnificent array of super-Ddead-"oughts.
Dreadnoughts and' other bat-
(Contlnued on Papo Two.)
London Newspaper Tells
French Officials' View
of Situation.
A copy of "Tho Nows of tho World"
published on Fleet street, Loudon,
Jijly 19, which was received by Rob
ert Marsden, Si, today, contains tho
following Interesting Information
concerning France In tho present cri
sis: Throughout tho French Ropubllc
deen nnxlotv has been created by
'statements made In tho Senate reflect
. lug In a truly alarming fashion upon
tho proparednoss for war of tho ar
my. M. Charles Humbert, reporter
of tho Army Committee, said that tho
field artillery in particular was be
coming Inferior to that of Germany.
"As regards tho garrison artillery,"
said the speaker, "our position Is no
bettor. Tho garrison commanuers
have for a long time been asking In
vain for an Increase In their stores,"
M. Humbert created a sensation by
declaring that the French manufac
turers supplied tho French army with
armoured turrets which wero Inferior
to thoso furnished to foreign coun
tries. Ho said that tho supply of am
munition for tho guns was insuffi
cient. They were also short of 2,
000,000 pairs of boots. If war broko
out soldlars'iwould have to start for
tho front with no boots but thos,o. on
their feet, a pair of ammunition boots
made thirty years ago. At tho pres
ent moment, moreover, they had only
sufficient equipment to cross the Mq
Bello and the Rhino. The fortifica
tions of tho forts of Toulon and Ver
dun had not been improved since
1875. M. Humbert concluded by
saying that tho millions for which
Parliament had been asked for nat-
. (Continued on Page Two,)
Belgian mixed brigade, which had already earned for itself the
Highest honors, No berman who passed the tort survived,"
GERMANS LOSE PONTOON BRIDGE. '
The Germans are reported to have been checked by tho
line of forts in the Province of Liege, Tho Germans attempted
to cross tho River Mouse on a pontoon bridge, but broadsides
! by the batteries of the forts destroyed the bridge as soon as it
was completed, Later the invaders succeeaed in crossing tho
river near Maestricht,
Tho Newspaper Lo People says early landing of British
troops in Belgium is expected,
NORTH SEA NAVAL BATTLE. -(Bv
Associated Press 'to The Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, Naval action is in progress in tho North
Sea this afternoon, according to the Evening Standard, which
'adds that the nows is confirmed by high authority, who said
iKnt the action was not of decisive importance,
UNITED STATES ASKS GERMANY
TO RELEASE IEHANS THERE
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
WASHINGTON, Aug, 5, Representations have been made
to the Gorman government for the immediate release of Amor-
leans detained there during mobilization,
U. S. RELIEF VESSEL POSTPONES SAILING.
(Bv Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,)
WASHINGTON, Aug, 5, It was announced at the Navy
Department today that the sailing of tho armored cruiser
Tennessee for Europo with gold for relief of Americans there
has been postponed until tomorrow morning in order to com
plete arrangements, The armored cruiser North Carolina will
REPORT HAVAL ENGAGEMENT OFF
COAST OF HIE EARL! TODAY
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
DOVER, N, H,, Aug, 5, The German steamer Franz
Horn, on entering port tins afternoon, reported that firing was
audible in many directions, but could give no definite informa
tion,
lllf AMoclttx! I'm, In Coil n7 Tlinn.J
PORTLAND, Mo., Aug. 5. Tho
firing of heavy guns off tho coast was
heard early today. Eight or ton shots
within two minutes wero heard short
ly linfnro 7. Tho Hnnnil Hprmiml to
come from a point 25 miles south
southeast of Portland in tho vicinity
of Seguln Island.
NEW YORK. Aug. 5. KIght cruls;'
ER
AFTER DUTCH
(Br AuotUtnl Piwi lo coot Bar Tlraw.J
PARIS, Aug. 5. German troops
are reported to have Invaded Dutch
and Swiss territory today. Troop
movements through Europe are veil
ed almost completely by censorship.
Not a word has been heard today
concerning the Austrian and Servian
situation.
ers threo Gorman, threo British and
two French, nro hovering somowhoro
off this coast. For days Incoming
steamships have reported fragmen
tary wireless Indicating theso vessols
In Amorlcan waters. Tho firing off
tho Maine coast may havo marked
tho first engagement botween cither
Germnn and English or German and
trench ships
CALL ENGLISH VOLUNTEERS.
nr AMorltieJ I'rrti lo Coot nr Tlm )
I LONDON, Aug. C Volun
teers havo been called for tho
British army, and this Is taken
I to mean that an expeditionary I
1 force will bo sont out.
-
FRANCE AID ENGLAND REPORT
VICTORIES 0VER6ER1AI I
Several Small Vessels Captured by Allies' Fleets Near the
European Coast No Big Engagements
Reported So Far.
CANADA BUYS TWO SUBMARINES
JUST FINISHED IN SEATTLE
England Seizes Four Warships Being Completed in British Ship
yards First Reports Indicate Fast
Naval Movement.
(By Associated Press to Tip Coos Bay Timos,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, Just preceding the declaration of .war
against Germany, tho British Admiralty announced that tho
government had taken over two battleships, one complete and
the other nearly so, which wore ordered in England by Tiukey,
and two destroyers which were ordered by Chili,
CANADA BUYS TWO SEATTLE SUBMARINES.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
SEATTLE, Aug, 5, Two powerful submarines just com
pleted at the Seattle shipyards for the Chilean navy nave been
sold to the Canadian Government, They proceeded to Victoria,
B, C.i under their own steam last night,
GERMANY LOSES TWO MORE VESSELS.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, The British cruiser Amphion sunk the
Hamburg-American liner Koenigin Luise. which had been
fitted out for mine-laying, A message from Guernsey, Chan
cel Islands says that a French gunboat towing a large German
steamer is anchored in the roadstead,
GERMANS LOSE THREE CRUISERS.
(By Associated Press to The- Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, A dispatch from Paris says that after
bombarding tho Algerian town of Bona, the German cruisers
Goeben, Broslau and Panther wero caught by the British and
French souadrons, which had beon in waiting, The Frencn
captured the Goeben and Broslau and sunk fie Panther,
1 BELGIANS DESTROY TWO GERMAN REGIMENTS.
(By Associated Press to Tlr Cons Bay Times,)
PARIS, Aug, 5, Two regiments of German Uhlans havo
been destroyed by tho Belgian army, according to an official
announcement givon out by the French War Office tonight,
FRENCH TROOPS UNITE WITH BELGIANS.
(By Associated Press to Tho Coos Bay Times,)
BRUSSELS, Aug, 5, French troops are reporter.! to have
entered the provinco of Hainsut, Belgium, and have joined the
Belgian army,
GERMANS TAKE BELGIAN TOWN.
(Bv Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
LONDON, Aug, 5, A dispatcli from Amsterdam says tho
Germans have capturd Vise, Belgium, situated on the River
Meuse, eight miles northeast of Liege,
FRENCH CAPTURE GERMAN BOAT.
(By Associated Press to The Coos Bay Times,)
PARIS, Aug, 5.--A dispatch from Algiers says the French
warshios sunk the German cruiser Panther,
PACIFIC SHIPS
MAY 6E CALLED
P. S. COLLECTOR AT SAN FRAN
CISCO ORDERED TO COMPILE
LIST FOR EMERGENCY USE IN
ATLANTIC WATERS. j
lllf AMoriatet! I'rtM to Coot IU7 Tlmfi.J j
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. fi. Tho'
Collector of tho Port today received
an ordor from Washington tp com-:
pile tonnago lists of all Amorlcan
vessels in tho coastwlso sorvlco of
tho Pacific Ocean for posslblo emer
gency service In the trans-Atlantic
trado. ml
Mi
LAUNCH FREAK leaves every day
at l::iO p. in. for SOUTH Coos River.
Docks nt CENTRAL AVENUE blip.
LAST RIG .MOOSE DANCE TO.
NIGHT AT PAVILION.
DR. II. E. KELTV, DENTIST.
Phone 112-J, Room 204, Coke Dldg
NEARLY DEAD
LAPSES INTO UNCONSCIOUSNESS
AT 5 OVMM'IC AND FEAR EX
PRESSED THAT SHE MAV NOT
SURVIVE THE NIGHT.
t
Illy AMorite4 I'fi-.i to root By Tlma.l I
WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. C '
Mrs. Wilson lapsed into unconscious
ness and grave fearH aro oxprcssod
that she might not survive the night, i
WIKSON TENDERS GOOD OFFICES.
' fHr AuoelatM rtrwt 10 Coot Ilr TIoim.
WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug. C
Presldont Wilson today offered his
good offices to all tho European pow
ers Involved In war.
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beaver; HILL
John T. Johnson, a rarpouter nt
the North Rend Mill anil Lumber
Company's enmp nt Doavor Hill, was
killed yustordny aftornoou by liolnff
struck by a train. He was badly
crushod about tho shoulders nnit
hoad and one leg was almost bov-
oicil, doath quickly following tho
nccldont.
Just how tho nccldont oceurrod It
not known. Johnson wns working
around tho track and Just why he
did not got nut of tho way of the
train Is not known.
Johnson was about forty-flvo years
old and hnd been a resident of North
Ilond for ninny years, working an a
ship carpenter. Ho waH vory In
dustrious and a steady worker and
had accumulated considerable money.
He wns unmarried nud his nenrest
relative In this section Is a brother
who was In San Francisco whon Inst
heard from. An effort Is bolug mnda
today to commuulcnto with him,
Ho wns n momber of tho Suoml
Society nnd thnt organization will
probably havo charge of tho funoral.
('EEMAN CARLE CUT.
NEW YORK, Aug. C Direct cable
communication with Gormany stop
ped today. Tho German Atlantic ca
ble lines from New York to Kmdeti
via tho Azores were cut about 1:30
a. in. at somo point east of tho Azores,
possibly by British warships.
HI Dniico. Tho Moose will glva
another danco nt their pavilion to
night. Last night about $250 was
takon In from tho dance. Tho pre
vious night, about $78 was tak,on In.
Tho floor Is one of tho best ovor pro
vided hero.
LAST RIG MOOSE DANCE TO- l'wl ' '" IM-M-N i
XlfiHT AT PAVILION. NIGHT AT PAVILION.
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