22 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
1
A World War I era caption describes Belgian sharpshooters rearming after German retreat through France. The photo shows Belgian soldiers firing from trenches and using dug foxholes to keep their heads hidden while men target advancing German forces.
Rivers Harbor bill defeated as sixteen Democratic senators revolt, stalling the measure and sending the plan to uncertain fate amid party divisions.
In Washington sixteen Democratic senators overthrew the rivers and harbors appropriation after a long debate. The discussion praised the Engineer Corps and its leaders from Goethals to Sibert, asserting their role in national projects and rejecting claims of graft in the bill.
Interstate passenger fares in eastern and western territories will be raised by railroads soon. The new rates will be fixed at about two and a half cents per mile, with slight variations in some cases.
Four carloads of fat cows were shipped Saturday from Jericho by Reeves and Kirby to the Kansas City market. Mat Butsch sent one carload of hogs to the Ft Worth market.
War clouds hang over Northern Mexico as Villa's forces move toward Sonora under General Felipe Angeles. Carranza silent on invasion while plans to evacuate Vera Cruz progress. U S officials coordinate payments and refugee care. Separate items note the St Joseph Live Stock Fair with a rich premium list and Indianapolis Carpenters and Joiners convention planning two homes for aged members.
A scrambled dispatch notes President Yueon stating the United States will not press belligerents or offer peace mediation now. He is studying the best method and opportune time for influence to promote restraint and consent.
Reports from Tojima state the Japanese have lost a second torpedo boat outside Kato Chow, sunk by a German cruiser. Japanese destroyers shelled a German coast barracks fourteen miles north of Taung Tau. bombs from Japanese hydroplanes did not damage forces or town.
The western German wing is pushed back seven miles over forty eight hours as Allied troops, including French, African and British infantry, press in Aisne Oise and Woevre sectors. Turks recapture four French guns. General Joffre remains in command amid siege warfare and harsh weather hampers movement. The Rheims cathedral is reported destroyed as German efforts press to outflank and reinforce on the right.
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