Russian Plan Fails as Rennenkampf Delays Troops
Grand Duke loses advantage as Rennenkampe III force is tardy. Report cites slow response from General leading to setback in early action.
03 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
Grand Duke loses advantage as Rennenkampe III force is tardy. Report cites slow response from General leading to setback in early action.
Belgrade, the Servian capital, was occupied by Austrian troops on the sixty-sixth anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph's reign. Servians evacuated the city as Austrian forces push forward in the war, with reports of fierce fighting and heavy losses on both sides.
London dispatch reports Belgrade evacuated by the garrison after a Servian concentration on new lines. Teelerade becomes isolated and ill prepared to withstand a siege as Austrians advance. Evacuation occurred Monday night.
A late dispatch reports Montenegrins repelling Austrian efforts to separate the Montenegrin and Servian forces. The Austrians allegedly withdrew after sustaining fatalities and injuries, with Montenegrin losses listed as about 600. The report notes a renewed Austro offensive over five days and a Montenegrin counteroffensive.
Washington and New Mexico expect fair weather on Thursday and Friday with clear to sunny skies and light winds. Temperatures will range mild to warm across both regions, with no precipitation anticipated in the upcoming two days.
The Reichstag approves a war credit of 1.25 billion dollars as Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg vows to fight to a successful end. Germany blames Britain for escalating the conflict while France reports gains near Lampernisse and La Grange forest, and Alsace towns Aspach-les Haut and Aspach-le-Bas are captured. Russia notes a brief calm on Dec 1 but a midnight assault north of Ledj meets repulse. Belgrade is occupied after Servia’s evacuation. the Servian army is pressed. Maly awaits Salandra’s stance on neutrality in parliament. King George and President Poincare visit British lines. Boer leader Christian de Wet captured. Warnings of a German invasion of England prompt civilian restraint. Emperor Francis Joseph reported in frail health by London papers.
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and National City Bank announced the purchase of 5 million dollars in two year 6 percent Swedish treasury notes. They will be offered at par with accrued interest and proceeds will fund purchases of various commodities in the United States. This marks the first neutral European nation loan in wartime United States.
The Hamburg American line steamer President without lights or papers left Havana harbor last night. Destination unknown, but suspected to be contacting a German cruiser. On board is only a small quantity of coal and provisions.
Grave disputes span Latin American states and belligerent powers as tensions rise over foreign naval access. Leaders urge a quick solution to prevent escalation and safeguard regional sovereignty.
A Pan American union board meeting will hear proposals from Argentina Chile Peru Uruguay and Ecuador urging stronger neutral rights and exclusion of belligerent warships from American waters. Chile warns Germanys neutrality violations risk wider conflict as foreign fleets linger near coasts and three mile limit.
Rid ward A. Morse of New York told the American Public Health association convention that newspapers offer essential advertising space for public health campaigns. He opposed quack advertising but urged accepting that ad space is a newspaper’s main income and can aid broad health efforts.
Berlin reports the Hungarian chamber of deputies unanimously adopted the war measure and arbitration with the United States. Opposition leaders Karolyi and Andrasfy postpone political criticism until peace returns. House expresses greetings to the army and confidence in Hungary's ultimate victory and gains.
Ecuadorian Minister Dr Gonzalo Cordova told Secretary Bryan a cable from his government denies Britain protested to Ecuador or charged Germany with occupying the Galapagos Islands. Ecuador sent a vessel within 200 miles to investigate after a British parliamentary suggestion.
Governor issues proclamation barring cattle from outside sources to curb spread of foot and mouth disease. Dread condition prompts state action to protect livestock and farmers.
Governor McDonald plans a sweeping quarantine against cattle importations into New Mexico until foot and mouth disease danger passes. The order will cover Mexico and even states not affected to prevent latent risk from exporters. Dairy cattle importation is the chief concern cited by officials and ranchers.
Governor Hunt issued a quarantine proclamation prohibiting transport of cattle into Arizona from any state except California due to widespread foot and mouth disease. This action aims to protect Arizona’s livestock industry and prevent disease spread.
The wage dispute between western railroads and enginemen dominated a session of the arbitration board. Attorney James M. Sheean pressed for precise meaning of sixteen articles, questioning wage expert M. J. Cadle as the session dwelt on overtime pay, end of run releases, and delays. The exchange grew heated with adjournment called early as talks continued informally.
In Valparaiso Dee 2 8m riots erupted in response to the German Electric Tram company's tariff hike. Minor damage occurred with some windows broken and several electric trains damaged while scattered protests against Germany were heard among the crowd.
Morning Post dispatch from Petrograd reports General Rennenkampf relieved for delay in positioning as German forces attack the Polish front. Emperor Nicholas's arrival is linked to claimed success as German assault on the left is repulsed after heavy day-long fighting. Russian right wing gains are described as less marked but strategically favorable.
Jamon, Dec. 3. The Moscow dispatch reports Lodz besieged by German forces on north east and west fronts. The Russian army, though battered, regained a hard won position after fierce fighting from November 1 9 to 22. Germans outflanked from the rear strained to break Lodz from east and south. Tens of thousands of German losses. The city’s people prayed for a Russian victory as night fell.
From Petrograd via London the Army Messenger reports German attacks on the Trusso Prussian frontier were minor while Lewies and other offensives failed. Russian guards repulsed thrusts at Dombrove and Schuazoff and captured prisoners. Austrian troops near Cracow pulled back while Galician fronts show growing Russian advances.
The official headquarters statement says a night attack by the enemy north of Loda was repulsed. In the Cracow region, Russian troops have entered Velitehko, signaling a successful advance amid ongoing combat.
Vienna dispatch reports from November 29 indicate no immediate end to the great battle in Prussian Poland. A decisive clash seems to be ongoing on the northern wing while fighting in West Galicia and the Carpathians remains less intense. Both sides hold strong trenches and offensive moves are limited to local position changes.
The Daily Chronicle Athens correspondent says Austria seeks to seize the Belgrade to Sofia railroad to move troops and munitions between Turkey and Germany, aiming to strike the worn Servian army with a strategic breakthrough.
Mexican capital steadies after Villa from the north and Zapata from the south restore order. Rioting, arm purchases, and police dissolution followed Carranza Obregon orders, with Zapata troops entering and a provisional governing reach forming.
Washington reports provisional President Gutierrez was due to enter Mexico City today while the State Department had no update on the Mexican situation. Earlier dispatches dated November 30 described capital conditions as quiet and noted restored direct wire service between Mexico City and the United States at El Paso to speed official messages. From Monterey and Tampico brief advices said Carranza officials were quiet and business was normal.
Zapata demands Emilio Vasquez Gomez be named provisional president of Mexico. Gene Villa and Zapata met near Mexico City while awaiting Gutierrez arrival. a second message says Zapata can be pacified only by meeting this demand. A Zapata envoy recently to Washington was reported, too.
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