German War Practices

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Page 13 GERMAN WAR PRACTICES

''November 1, 1914."

Placard posted on the walls of Luneville by order of the German

authorities:

"Notice to the People.

"Some of the inhabitants of Luneville made an attack

from ambuscade on the German columns and wagons (trains) .

The same day [some of the] inhabitants shot at sanitary

formations marked with the Red Cross. In addition,

German wounded and the military hospital containing a

German ambulance were fired upon.

"Because of these acts of hostility a fine of 650,000 francs

is imposed upon the commune of Luneville. The mayor

is ordered to pay this sum in gold or silver up to 50,000 francs.

September 6, 1914, at nine o'clock in the morning, to the

representative of the German military authority. All protests

will be considered null and void. No delay will be

granted.

"If the commune does not punctually obey the order to

pay the sum of 650,000 francs, all property that can be

levied upon will be seized.

"In case of non-payment, visits from house to house will be

made and all the inhabitants will be searched. If anyone

knowingly has concealed money or attempted to hold back

his goods from the seizure by the military authorities, or

if anyone attempts to leave the city, he will be shot.

"The Mayor and the hostages taken by the military

authorities will be held responsible for the exact execution

of the above orders. ''The Mayor is ordered to publish immediately

his notice to the Commune.

''Henamenil, Sept. 3, 1914.

'The General in Chief,

''von Fasbender."

Mike