Admiralty Expands Mine Field to Guard East Coast Ports
The admiralty extends the mine field to protect east coast ports amid wartime activity. The move follows reports of large scale enemy actions and signals stricter coastal defense measures.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
7
The admiralty extends the mine field to protect east coast ports amid wartime activity. The move follows reports of large scale enemy actions and signals stricter coastal defense measures.
The piece notes rumors of a German raid on the east coast and a possible attack on Hogland despite high risk. It cites unofficial reports of war loan subscriptions totaling three to three and a half billion dollars, far above the $1.75 billion target, while Berlin claims a concentric attack on the Russian center and Austria moves from Cracow. Petrograd says western Galicia offensive continues and Cracow may be invested on three sides.
Reports state Lloyd George will address the House on the subject while late Turkish news suggests stronger army performance. Turkish officers under German guidance allegedly improve battlefield use, and Constantinople sees sporadic anti-foreigner incidents of limited severity.
Washington reports winter pause in North Sea fighting as Germany launches three vigorous assaults in the Argonne forest repulsed. Western front sees waning action with heavy rains and floods hindering advance while Russian and eastern theaters see renewed activity. A new British army of 1,000,000 is voted by Commons, with plans to double territorial forces and transfer troops for home and foreign service.
Reported movement of troops as rebels drew near Mexico City. Officials cited risk to travelers and possible followers of General Filla. Vera Cruz access restricted as a precaution. Mention of Inter-Oceanic line and control stretch beyond San Marcos under ex-Federal General Higinio Aguilar.
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