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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
2
Reports from St Petersburg and Washington describe Russian forces advancing across Austria into Galacia and continuing push into Prussia.Russian troops supposedly broke Austrian lines at Samosco and Krak, with Cossacks pursuing retreating forces. German and Austrian units face heavy losses as Paris and the Meuse region see renewed pressure.
French forces in Lorraine and the Vosges mountains have launched an offensive to check a German flanking move in the Northwest. The war office says the situation remains generally the same as the French left continues to fall back against stronger German forces.
Paris August 31 reports describe bombs dropped in the Doomed Circle outside the defenses as Paris gears to clear a path for great guns. Stores of cattle graze in parks while the city remains calm after a German air raid over the city Sunday. Two women were killed and no major damage reported beyond two explosions.
Bulgaria pledges with Greece Romania Serbia and Montenegro to assist Russia if Turkey joins the conflict. Constantinople reports say Germany seeks Turkish entry, causing a sensation at home.
The Servian army concentrates along the Drina River awaiting a drive on Nish. A sympathetic revolt in Bosnia is reported to aid the invasion against Austria.
Paris reports fighting along the Northern Line with German forces using vast resources to break Allied defenses. Bulletin says Allied positions in Lorraine are advancing and Paris is prepared for a siege as Kaiser's move to reach Paris hinges on breaking the French left wing.
Berlin reports the Austrian Embassy claims a sweeping victory for Austrians in northern Galicia. The dispatch says Austrian forces routed the Russians and were invading Russian Poland.
The war office announced German victory in France and Prussia. It claims a strong German column has interposed between English troops and the Channel, severing supplies and reinforcements to British forces.
Combined French and British fleets saved Montenegrin positions after Austrian forces of about ten thousand, supported by artillery, attacked Cattaro on a Sunday. Prince Peter led a counter attack, inflicting heavy losses and driving Austrians back as the Allied ships shelled the assault.
Aug 31 report from Durazzo states Prince William of Albania fled the crown era and sailed for Italy as insurgents seized the capital. The text notes insurgents hold the capital as the royal party departs.
Berlin reports that British troops holding Maubeuge were defeated and French forces were routed south of Namur. Both sides suffer heavy losses though exact fighting dates were not given.
London reports Austrian forces strengthening Vienna defenses and use the move as a pretext for military operations aimed at providing work for the unemployed.
A British destroyer fired on and sank an Austrian destroyer in the Adriatic yesterday, according to a Rome dispatch. The report is unconfirmed at this time.
London reports on Gamrai near the French border where British troops, 25 miles inside France, repelled a large German assault. Premier Asquith announced that British forces held their ground until meeting the main attack, then retreated to a new position while inflicting enormous enemy losses and suffering heavy own casualties.
Reports from Copenhagen and Stockholm warn of a grave French government crisis. The Spanish ambassador in Vienna says the situation in France is very serious as tensions mount across Europe.
An officer wounded at Charleroi said German losses reached 60 000 men over three days of fighting. He added that the dead were piled high, requiring removal to keep guns in position.
Paris reports official advices that 200 to 25 prizes have been attacked in Belgian Congo concessions. Germans have attacked, while British and Belgians cooperate in defense.
Germans mount rapid fire guns north of Brussels amid anticipated Belgian raid from Antwerp. Reports from Libreville, French Congo, state guns patrol roads and suburbs of Antwerp area.
Berlin reports the Kaiser from the front ordered immediate steps to aid Prussian refugees displaced by Russians. Energetic plans are under way to meet the Russian invasion with relief measures and assistance efforts.
London reports the German fighting machine is crumpling allied defense and steadily pressing toward Paris. German losses are described but the war office professes no alarm. The dispatch emphasizes a tense strategic outlook with ongoing German pressure.
The war office announced that German troops in Prussia defeated Russian forces near Allenstein. Prussian defenses are being strengthened as the Russian advance has been checked.
Berlin reports a string of German victories in Belgium with confidence that Paris may fall. Armies push forward despite heavy losses, with infantry bayonet charges described as superb and momentum continuing across the front.
Winston Churchill declares in London that the European war is a duel between democratic England and France against bureaucracy and militarism. He warns British democracy faces a death grapple with Prussian autocratic rule and that Germany's victory would vindicate the blood and iron military school.
Washington reports seven thousand Germans killed near Naury as France confirms Longwy’s surrender to Germany. Russian forces drive the enemy toward Altenstein and Koenigsberg, per foreign office cable to the embassy.
Aug 29 dispatch reports German forces massing to pierce Allied lines. Fresh troops arrive while the British line yields and Cambrai is occupied. Germany aims to seize coast towns in France and Belgium. An English Channel corridor attempt is stopped by Allied naval and cavalry forces. Belgian troops from Antwerp advance north of Brussels.
New York August 2 191? J Border Harriman among 1868 refugees aboard the White Star Adriatic remarked that the European conflict would end soon. He claimed Germany loses five million dollars daily and would soon face bankruptcy.
Alarmed by the Russian invasion of Prussia and Galicia Germany withdraws troops from Alsace and Austria moves troops from Bosnia to stem the Russian flood. Russians invest Konigsburg while Danseig is terror stricken at the approaching danger.
Aug 29 report from St. Petersburg says part of Konigsburg is occupied by Russian expedition forces. Germans are bottled up. A massive Russian army has crossed the Vistula and advances toward the core of the German empire.
Rome reports a crisis in Italy s course with frequent cabinet conferences. Austrian mobilization on the Italian frontier has stirred anger among the Italian people according to dispatches from the capital.
Vienna reports that Austria issued a formal declaration of war on Belgium on August 28 marking a new phase in the conflict.
Berlin dated August 29 reports the war office issued orders to check the Russian advance with German and Austrian forces cooperating.
An appeal from Ex-King Manuel urges Portugal to join the allies. Portugal has expressed allied sentiment but has not sent soldiers to the front.
London reports a fresh cruiser engagement with Britain sinking two German cruisers and two destroyers while a third German cruiser faded from view. Pekin notes German denial of a destroyer sinking at Kiel and German optimism in resisting Japan. Washington confirms a German patrol crossed into Switzerland and was captured as available men are under arms.
Notice and sale details for the guardianship of Ottie Henry and Sarah May Hallmark minors. Court order August 15 1974. Sale private to highest bidder after court confirmation on September 9 1974 at 10 a.m. in Coal County Oklahoma. Real estate in Stevens and Pontotoc Counties described by sections and quarters. Bids written and filed in Coal County Court or delivered to Lula Oklahoma or West Threadgill Coalgate. Guardian John J Hallmark. (7-20-31w)
A fire at the Ada Turned Borough wholesale produce house of T. D. Turner & Co. destroyed much stock and burned the roof. The Ada Ice and Cold Storage Co building faced risk but was saved as wind shifted. Damage to the building is estimated at 500 to 600 dollars with stock losses not yet tallied.
Many Dakota business houses close as bankers and professionals join farmers to harvest the bumper Northwest wheat crop. The move as described by United Press reports a statewide halt in towns and cities to aid the harvest effort.
Lincoln Nebraska water users along the Platte protest federal handling of flood waters. They urge Nebraska irrigation board to press Interior Department to release excess flow from Pathfinder dam for irrigators. If unresolved the board may seek Congressional authority to sue the United States for a court settlement.
One stock of merchandise at first mill and outfit. Good terms for business. See J. R. Lonsford & Son ALS for details.
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. offers 52 yearling and two year old mules at Lawrence for farmers to match with existing stock or buy a team. Apply at the quarry.
Berlin reports that Germany defeated Russia in Prussia were denied at the Russian embassy in London on August 29. The embassy clarified there was no confirmation of a German victory in Prussia.
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