The Oregon Daily Journal from Portland, Oregon • Page 1

PORTLAND, OREGON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 18, 1914 FOURTEEN PAGES. PRICE TWO CENTS. VOL. XIII. NO.

139. i War Bulletins BELGIANS' OUTPOSTS WAR SCENES IN BELGIUM AND ENGLAND NNES AND WIFE ORGE RENGH ALLIES RETIRE Yield to Japanese German Charge d'Aff aires Would Cede ARM GERMAN ON BRUSSELS; fan ss. Back Xiao Chao to Prevent Heedless Slaughter of Men. Washington, Aug. 18.

"The best Invading Austrian Routed. Athens, Aug. 18. Attempting to Invade Servia by way of the Sabats mountains, a strong Austrian force was routed with a loss of 15,000 killed, wounded or captured, according to a message received here today from Premier Passitch of Servia. The invaders were trapped In a mountain defile, it was stated, and mowed down in heaps.

The shattered remnant of them retreated with the DRIVEN BACK TO MAIN BATTLE LINE POINTS Fighting Almost Steady Along the Entire Line; German Cavalry Advance. 10 FALL BACK thing Germany could do to prevent a slaughter of Germans In Klao Chao would be to cede the province back to China." TO BE HELD IN GIRL MYSTERY Affidavits Are Furnished by Marshall Nelms, Brother of Mrs. Eloise Dennis and Beatrice Nelms, Disappeared. This was the declaration here today of Charge d'Aff aires von Halmhausen ROYALTY FLEES Capture of Belgian Capital Believed to Be Certain and All National Records Have Been Moved to Antwerp. of the German embassy, following a Kaiser's Troops Retiring on Servians in pursuit.

Fourteen cannon were taken by the Strassburg Under Method Servians, the dispatch added. conference with Secretary of State Bryan. Von Halmhausen was greatly concerned over the situation. He admitted he had received no advices from It was reported that hard fighting ical Advance of Enemy was still in progress between Aus (United Preaa Leased Wire.) Brussels, Aug. 18.

The Germans were reported this afternoon driving Belgian outposts back upon the allies' trian and Montenegrin troops along Berlin as to what Germany's attitude Which Takes Prisoners. the line between the towns of Krlv- would be. ostje" and Grahavo. "There are only 8000 German soldiers in Klao Chou," added von Halm main force at several points along the Turkey's answer to the Greek de battle line. mand for an explanation of what were GUARD FRENCH LINES deemed suspicious movements of th hausen, "and with the present fortifi cations it would be impossible to sue cessfully resist the Japanese attack.

FORMER NEVADAN SAID TO BE IN LANE COUNTY MAIN GERMAN ADVANCE IS SOUTH OF BRUSSELS AGAINST FLANK ATTACK sultan's troops in the direction ot Greek territory was anxiously awaited. All preparations had Deen completed to strike with both army and "Personally I think the best thing Germany can do is to give the! province back to China. At the beginning of navy against the Ottoman forces, un. the war, Germany proposed the neu Strength of Fortifications Not le.ua a satisfactory response was tralizatlon of all territory id the far forthcoming from Constantinople. east but Japan refused.

I realize we Bureau of Investigation Said to Have Furnished Evidence for Affidavits. In Event City Falls, Belgians Warn Civilians Against Demonstrations. cannot retain Klao Chou, but Germany Underestimated by Fren6h in Forward March.4 cannot surrender it without a protest. Von Halmhausen Bald he had "abso There was almost continuous fighting the line's whole length. The only war office announcement made today wa that the Germans facing the Belgian line to the northward were strongly entrenched and that German cavalry had been seen in the vicinity of Antwerp.

It was believed the German army of the Moselle had crossed the Meuse at Huy in support of a cavalry advance guard last reported east of Waterloo. Whether or not a general engagement had begun was not known. Canada to Aid England. Ottawa, Aug. 18.

The Canadian par-liament convened today. The Duke of Connaught's opening speech was de German Raids Checked. Brussels, Aug. 18. "The allies' po sltlon is excellent.

German rtids in th direction of Brussels have been checked." The war office announced lutely no faith" in Japan's promise to give Klao Chou back to China and added that, like England. Japan was always making promises which she (United frees T.eert Wire- Paris, Aug. 18. "All day yesterday this afternoon. (Special to The Journal.) San Francisco, Aug.

18. Affidavits have been filed by Marshall Nelms at San Antonio, Texas, asking for the detention of Mr, and Mrs. Victor fci we continued our progress through Up never kept." The war office" statement showed per Alsace," General Joffre reported to that one of the German's camps was ai the war office today. Gembloux, northwest of Namur. Capital Receives Innes, in c-onncctkm with the strange "We have now conquered a large por.

The German line, it was stated, ex l. ajs v. -j'- I By United Press Correspondent. Ilrussels. Aug.

18. Slowly the Germans are forcing the Belgians and French back upon Brussels today. The city's capture Is believed certain. All national records have been transferred to Antwerp, which will be made the temporary capital. It was not expected the allien would make aiy heavy sacrifices to keen BruHSfls from falling into the Ger- disappearance of Eloise Dennis end tends through Gembloux, OuttenhoveB tlon of the Vosges valleys on the Alsatian watershed," he continued, "whence Deed to the Locks and Velm.

Beatrice Nelms of Atlanta. Ga. The request has been sent to Springfield. voted entirely to the war. Parliament was expected to appropriate from we will soon reach the plain." 000,000 to $75,000,000 to aid England.

Crown Prince Reported Wounded. It was believed Joffre was In per near where Innes Is said to be at present. It Is understood that the War Department Promises to Act on London, Aug. 18. That the German sonal command of the French troops In Alsace, that he planned to capture Xt Without Delay XiOcal Firm Gets Japan Appeals to China.

Shanghai, Aug. 18. Japan today for united states bureau of Investigation has furnished the evidence upon which the affidavits are based. crown prince had been wounded in Belgium and taken to Aix-la-Chapelle for treatment was given as an uncon nuns' hands. Its possession cannot affect the campaign's general outcome.

Strassburg, and that he would cross the Shine there. mally asked the Peking government to Contract. (Washington Bureau or The Journal. Washington, Aug. 18.

The deed to According to a story published in a firmed rumor in a dispatch from The Despite a rigid censorship, it was Hague today. In contradiction of this San Antonio newspaper, officers found two partly incinerated bodies In the endeavor to persuade Germany to evacuate Klao Chau peacefully and transfer the territory to China. known there was skirmishing in many the Oregon City locks has been received a message received Monday from Ber places at daylight. yard of a cottage occupied by Mr. and by the war department which promises lin by way of Rome said the prince had been summoned from the front to Mrs.

Innes at San Antonio, and the "The French have occupied the entire region for 32 miles inside the German frontier," the report went on. "Our troops pushed through the Seille valley. The Germans were forced to evacuate many passes. The Germans were In greatest strength near lluy, about 40 miles supposition is that they might be the i 1 to act on it with the greatest possible expedition. Mainz to join the kaiser, his father.

fioiithfast of here, and this strength remains of the tnlnslng Nelms girls. The story said alto that neighbors was Increasing ns more men came up Russians Over German Frontier. Our forces now confront the Ger from the eastward. tad become suspicious of In neu be Pensions for Oregonlans. Washington, Aug.

18. Sarah F. cause of his having destroyed such a St. Petersburg, Aug. 18.

Russian cavalry was operating today miles The kaiser's vanguard consisted of cavalry, supported by rapid fire guns mans' heavily entrenched positions, almost surrounded by artillery. "We have taken-hundreds of pris quantity of rubbish and feminine wear ing apparel and tiioaets. Wishard of Portland and Levina Hud-dleston of Dayton, have been granted pensions of 12. within the German and Austrian fron tiers. There have beei many sklr mounted on autoimiblle trucks.

630,000 Otrmtni in Belgium. oners in the past two days and Quan mishes, with heavy losses on both Mr. ami Mrs. Innes left Portland for The total German force In Belgium sides. The Russian mobilization haC tities of supplies.

"The eagerness of the French force for action is extraordinary. General Iane county about one week ago. Portland Company Gets Contract. was known to be at least 500, (TOO. This been practically completed.

till XJLi -v fry VT was not inclusive of course of the Ger Washington, Aug. 18. The Pacific mans In Luxemburg ami along the conditions everywhere do the greatest honor to the Incomparable fibre of Tank Pipe company of Portland have Germans Appeal to Wilson. Franco-German frontlpr, where there WOMAN IS KILLED IN been awarded two contracts for wood- our troops and to their dauntless lead were fully as many more. stave pipe for irrigation projects ag ers gregating $16,000.

It was expected the main German advance would be south of Brussels, the It was unknown whether General French, leader of the British troops on REVOLVER FIGHT WITH Washington, Aug. 18. The National German alliance, with headquarters in Philadelphia, wired President Wilson today urging that he and congress appeal to Japan to not war on Germany in the orient. The telegram suggested referring the Klao Chao matter to The Hague tribunal. northern wing being relied on to cap tore the city.

the continent, was with the French on British Sloop Gets Alsace or had assumed the direc recti Though It was not thought the allies would throw large numbers of lives of the allies' campaign in Belgi urn. it I t-i was generally believed the latter was Jtree 01 Germans (Concluded on I'hbp 'two. Colnmn One.) YOUNG HOLDUP MAN the case. The war office announced that a Ger rOv -r lp Antwerp on War Basis. man monoplane, flying a French flag.

XUttle Vessel Has Narrow Escape in Antwerp, Aug. 18. Following re- had thrown three bombs Into Lune Thrilling Sash; German Ships Were ports tnt German, cavalry patrols had nitt JP: out ana 'Then Repainted. much damage. one or doing Seattle.

Aug. 18. That the in Battle, Runs, Then Asks Men for Medical Assistance. little British sloop of war Algerine burgomaster this afternoon ordered the civil guard upon a war footing Immediately, and the city's fortifications manned. BRITISH GENERAL LEAVES PARIS FOR Friday narrowly escaped from two warships flying the German flag at rnUN I IN rAol AUIU the Washington coast, is the report German Cruisers Captured.

Tokio, Aug. 18. Two German cruisers, disabled in battle, have in Hongkong as prizes, according to a message from there today. It was stated that their upper works were riddled and their decks were spattered made today by Albert Schubach, manager of the Sol Due Mineral Springs company. In plain sight of those on French Are Pressing Germans Alsace Swiss Troops prepare to Prevent Violation of neutrality Ltwi by Losing Bide on the Border.

Basel, Switzerland, Aug. 18. An enormous French army was pressing the Germans in Alsace today along the Rhine. The French were moving from four points, and sanguinary fighting was in progress. Swiss troops were massed along the frontier to prevent whichever force lost from violating Swiss neutrality.

It was believed the heaviest fighting was along a line running northward from Altkirch along the eastern slope of the Vosges mountains. By WUUam Philip Sims. Photos by International News Service. Top Belgian cavalry buglers calling Belgian troops to the colors. Paris.

Aug. 18. After a conference with the general staff. General French Bottom Scene in front of the Royal Exchange, London, during the reading of the official proclamation shore, the German Bhlps were then repainted. Schubach estimated 1000 men were at work, the vessels receiving a new color in a few hours.

commanding the British force on the continent, left here today In a racing that England had declared war on Germany. (United I'm! Leased WIre.1 Sacramento. Aug. IS. Mrs.

Marie Holcroft, 38. is dead today and Earl Loom Is. 19, Is at the county hosJ pltal with a bullet in his head following a sensational holdup last night in the Ice cream parlor conducted by the dead woman's husband here. Loom is entered the place, flourishing a revolver. Holcroft threw up his hands, but Mrs.

Holcroft seized a re- volver. The youth turned and a bullet entering the woman's breast. She supported herst If at a counter and automobile for the front. His exact destination was not made public. They left the bay Friday night.

Furniture, clothes and lifeboats, dls. The general seemed in an extremely carded by the Algerine In its flight. cheerful frame of mind. were picked up by Indians. "The French in Alsace-Lorraine are moving forward methodically," an with blood.

Their names, however, were not given. Torpedo Boat Hits Mine. Rome, Aug. 18. Austrian torpedo boat 19 struck a submerged mine at the entrance to the harbor of Pola, the Austrian naval base, and was destroyed, only one member of the crew being saved, according to a Pola dispatch received here today.

Russians Cross German Frontier. St. Petersburg, Aug. 18. Russian troops have crossed the German fron nounced an official war office bulle Eed Cross Offer CAPTAIN OF LEIPSIC IS READY TO ENGAGE 'ENEMY UPON SIGHT' tin.

"The Germans are retiring on Strassburg. Many German prisoners fired repeatedly as the young bandit fled to the door, one bullet entering his head, lodging behind the eye. woman died soon after. Loom Is ran have been taken. Accepted by Allies "As the French lines advance fortifications are constructed to prevent Japan's Ultimatum Taken in Good Faith PRESIDENT WILSON URGES AMERICAN PEOPLE TO MAINTAIN STRICT NEUTRALITY IN ACT AND THOUGHT WHILE GREAT WAR IS IN PROGRESS Divisions Among Citizens Will Prove Fatal to National Peace of Mind, Declares Chief Executive in Pointing Out Pathitf Fairness to Warn Countries.

several blocks, then asked two men to send for the police. He will be oper successful flank attacks. American Society to Send Nurses, "The tremendous strength of. the German fortifications of Strassburg Surgeons and Supplies to England, ated on today. His condition is not critical.

France and Russia. Washington, Aug. 18. England, have not been underestimated. The French artillery Is expected to provo of benefit when the actual attempt to tier In at least sjx places, the war office announced today.

A number of small German forces have been repulsed, It was stated, and several hundred prisoners taken. take the city Is made. German Commander Gives Evidence of Determination to Uphold Country's Colors Prance and Russia have formally accepted the offer of the American Red Cross to send surgeons, nurses, surgi A flying squadron of French cav The Holcrofts had no children. Th husband Is prostrated. Loomls repulsed his aged mother when she called at the hospital to see him.

"Oet away," he said. "I took chance and am ready to pay the penalty." The young man has been employed in a dyeing works here. airy, sent to Rosheim, has ascertained that the main German column is hold' cal equipment and hospital supplies to European battlefields, according to President Wilson Holds That American neutrality Porblds Comment on the Xssu With Germany. Washington, Aug. 18.

The White House again today emphasized President Wilson's statement of yesterday that President Wilson's neutrality proclamation forbids discussion of Japan's ultimatum to Germany. The president's only statement regarding the situation so far was that he accepted the ultimatum in good faith. ing a position south of Molshelm." announcement here today. It was admitted that the task of get Russia Rushes Mobilization. Sti Petersburg, Aug.

18. "Russia's army mobilization," announced the war office today, "has been completed brilliantly. It was not expected it would be finished before the end of the month." ting the heavy French siege guns through the Vosges mountain passes of speech and conduct which will best Eaio Chao Contains and the Alsatian forests was proving safeguard the nation against distress an enormous one. and disaster. But Few Americans "Everyone who really loves America Germans Are Retiring.

will act and speak with the true spirit (United Press Leased Wire.) San Francisco, Aug. 18. "1 will fight the enemy wherever I may find him." This was the parting word of Captain Haun of the German cruiser Leip-slc, who early today steered his warship out to sea after spending nearly 24 hours in this port, taking on supplies and coal. When Captain Haun voiced his determination to fight the enemy he Paris. Aug.

18. "The French ad- Rangers Ordered to Hunt Missing Men San Bernardino, Aug. 18. Forest rangers throughout the San Ber of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality, fairness and friendliness ance into Alsace continues steadily," Slav Force Mutinies. Paris, Aug.

18. A Slav regiment In the Fifteenth Austrian army corps mutinied at Prague today, and another one in a different part of Bohemia, according to the newspaper Le Matin. Half of the 12 to 15 Americans Who Rnsslnn Royalty to the Front. London, Aug. 18.

The Russian embassy announced here today that 11 memebrs of the Russian imperial family have gone to the front. the war office announced today. (United Press Leased rfire.) Washington, Aug. 18. The following statement regarding the European conflict was issued here today by President Wilson: "My Fellow Countrymen I suppose every thoughtful man In America has asked himself what Influence the European war may exert upon America, and I take the liberty of addressing a few words to you and to point out that it is entirely within our choice what the effects upon us shall be, and to urge most earnestly upon you the sort to all concerned.

The spirit of the na tlon in this critical matter will be de Axe Living in the Oriental City Are Women and Children. (Concluded on Page Two, Column Four) Washington, Aug. 18. The state de partment was advised today that only MEUSE VALLEY NO LONGER A REALM OF PEACE AND PLENTY termined largely-by what Individuals and society and those gathered in public meetings do and say and what the newspapers' and magazines contain; what ministers utter from their from 12 to 15 Americans were In Kaio nardino mountains- were notified today to search for Charles Swans, 17; and V. L.

Rehn, 17, of Newport beach, who are believed to be lost on the desert I side of the range where there Is little I water. They disappeared last week. knew that the Japanese cruiser Idzu-ma, over 9000 tons, sailed from San Diego for the north at 6:80 p. m. yesterday.

He also knew that the French Chao. but that half of the number were i women and children. (Coocladed on Page Three. Column On) cruiser Montcalm, likewise over 9009 Czar to Assume GERMAN WARSHIP THAT HAS BEEN HOVERING OFF COAST Command at Moscow tssiti. f4 tons, was scouting off the coast somewhere in the vicinity of San Francisco.

The Leipsic is only a police cruiser of something over 2000 tons, and the German cruiser Numbers is of about the same tonnage. Naval experts here say either the Idzuma or the Montcalm should be able to engage and sink both the Leipsic and Nurnberg without permitting them to reach either the Washington, Aug. 18. The state de ls4f 4 partment received today a dispatch from St. Petersburg, dated August .12, announcing that the czar had decided to go to Moscow and assume personal I command of the Russian army.

(Concluded un Pace Two. Column Two.) Lightweights Get the Best of Civil Service r. w. r. m.

wi Food and Water Give Needed Avoirdupois I n-T i.i S. ii 7 of the water he could hold, and located the fountain. When they were again weighed it was found that both had gained more than a pound apiece. Thus did they get through the physical tests. While 198 had applied to take the examination, only 118 put In an appearance.

The physical examination is being conducted by the physicians of the local health office, assisted by members of the fire bureau. Slender breakfasts almost cost two applicants for positions in the fire bureau their chance in the municipal civil service examination which started this morning. A square meal for one and a few minutes at the water fountain for the other saved the day for them, however. The minimum weight for all applicants is 1S5 pounds. While the physical examination was in progress today two were discovered under weight.

The first weighed 1S44 pounds, and the other an even 134 pounds. They were Just about to be barred when the first was heard to that he had eaten a small breakfast. One of the examiners suggested that he eat some more, and a few seconds later he was In the restaurant across from the city hall. The other was told to drink all All applicants are required to have a chest expansion of not less than U'i-- Jil brgVy' two inches, and in no case is a man eligible if his waist expansion exceeds that of his chest. The minimum height is five feet seven inches.

Several unable to pass these requirements were barred today. The examination will continue Photo by International News Service. Meusa valleyr from a scee taken in the vicinity of Namur. Leipsic cleared for action and long wmf from borne, throughout the week. A 4.