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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
7
A Lodz civilians killing is described as among the war’s most tragic episodes with a Kaliz portrayal echoing Louvain and the slaughter of about 400 civilians. The fighting in Poland is marked by Poles fighting Poles within Russian German and Austrian ranks, while Germans claim a distinct gain in northern Poland.
Reports claim Russian forces realign to strengthen positions while Austria reoccupies Dukla north of the Carpathians near Przemysl Cracow, taking 9000 prisoners. The western front shows little action as German and Austrian offensives in Poland and the Carpathians aim to disrupt Russian defenses.
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Front dispatches from Paris and Berlin describe French gains near Ypres and Alsace amid heavy mud, with German counterattacks repulsed in places. Russian defense claims a decisive victory north of Warsaw while Austrian reports acknowledge Servian success in the Balkans and continued fighting along multiple fronts.
Mitrovitz in the Balkans witnessed a curious tale of wartime deception using ducks to signal Austro-Hungarian troop movements. Servia spies exploited duck sightings to infer arrivals and departures along the Save River, aiding Timok division operations. When no ducks appeared one night, Austro-Hungarians evacuated, enabling a counterattack that shattered the Servian Timok division, killing many and capturing about 14 000.
Official message from Vienna states an offensive movement from the River Dring toward Vai tevo faced a greatly superior enemy force. The advance was halted and forces were compelled to retreat, but Belgrade’s occupation is cited as a potential countermeasure with new decisions to repel the enemy.
Washington December 11 supplementary to protests by Count von H Bernstorff German ambassador against British use of dum-dum bullets and buckshot cartridges the embassy today sent to the state department further exhibits showing bullets in use alleged to violate international laws of warfare.
A Dutch steamer Oranje Nassau picked up a British officer and his observer after their seaplane’s motor failed over the North Sea. They initially refused to abandon the craft unless reassured they would not be interned in Holland, where the ship was bound. They reportedly dropped five bombs over Belgium.
London reports a protest by the National Council of Trained Nurses about incompetent women serving at the front and in hospitals. Lord Kitchener has asked the council for a detailed report while noting many eager young women seek nursing posts despite limited training.
London December 14 Unionist leaders Bonar Law and Lord Lansdowne said it would be fatal to refuse support for France and Russia. Bonar Law read a letter urging unwavering Unionist backing, noting past government hampering opposition in wars from Marlborough to Napoleon and the recent conflict. He expressed hope for the future after four months of war, asserting Germany has failed.
Text notes that France remains unconquered, Russians are viewed as allies, and confidence remains that the final outcome is certain. It emphasizes a political party’s pride in unity and a vow to act with nothing insincere or utilitarian about a memorable wartime moment.
Montreal December 14. Canada likely must borrow $100,000,000 annually during the war says W. L. White dominion minister of finance in a Canada Club address. He urged business leaders to boost production of Canadian goods to offset the adverse trade balance.
A letter received in New York reports that about 170000 Jews have fled Galicia for refuge in Vienna. The message, sent via the Austrian Israelite alliances to the American Jewish relief committee, notes Galicia as a field of military action and distress.
A letter reports that 170000 Jewish fugitives from Galicia have reached safety nearby, 70000 penniless. About 25000 destitute fugitives are housed in Moravia and 70000 in Bohemia, where barracks are under construction, leaving 165000 in need.
A private letter from Bernhard von Buelow, nephew of the late German chancellor, hints at a determined German war aim. The passage asserts fighting to the last, unwavering belief in victory, and willingness to sacrifice for country safety and glory despite hardship. It questions whether Germany will surrender while a sufficient army can be formed to halt hostilities.
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