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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1914
Page
12
Reports describe close bayonet engagements along the line near Arras after artillery duels. Allied forces push to contain German advances beyond Roye while French troops make gains in Alsace and on the Meuse heights, with night raids tapering. General Sibie, a French infantry commander, is reported killed.
War desk summaries indicate Allied lines holding while German forces face setbacks near Lille and Arras. Reports describe two German trench lines in the Woevre, with French and Russian actions noted and Antwerp’s fall with unclear German occupation details.
Berlin reports detail Count Beroldinger, American-born, earning two iron crosses after disguising as an English adjutant to infiltrate French lines and solicit attack plans. The ploy allegedly aided German forces in a late battle, while Berlin ministries contest cholera rumors and note war loan progress.
Viscount Haldane declares peace terms will crush the militarist spirit of Germany, says Britain fights as sacred duty, pays tribute to German qualities but condemns militarism, warns against annexations that would ruin Europe, and favors empire perishing honorably over such outcomes. An unrelated dialogue follows about a dog and a happy disposition.
Secretary McAdoo asked by the state department to authorize withdrawing 50 000 to 75 000 dollars of U S deposits in the Bank of England to aid Americans in Turkey. Funds would move via British bank at Alexandria with USS North Carolina distributing through American officials in Turkish areas.
Antwerp falls after fierce bombardment as German guns breach outer forts and enter the city. The Belgian field army and parts of the garrison escape. many refugees flood toward London while casualties and destruction mount. Heavily damaged Berchem and surrounding districts reported. cathedral flag replaced by white.
Dispatches describe very heavy Austrian losses with large numbers of wounded being moved toward Vienna. Reports say 60,000 wounded, missing and dead appear across Vienna papers, though full casualty totals are not yet published. Wounded from Trieste hospitals are being relocated to free space for naval battle casualties.
London reports detail German artillery methods and equipment with note of recent air duels and prisoner reactions. The piece explains German gun composition, ranging from horse artillery to heavy howitzers, and outlines targeting via maps, observers, and air reconnaissance. It mentions the calm front, occasional shelling, and specific incidents including prisoners' tears and a buried-then-fired patrol.
British and Belgian troops evacuate Antwerp amid heavy fighting. Despite severe bombardment, losses are described as likely under 360 of a 1,000 man force. Belgian army and naval divisions retreat via Sant Gilles and Ostend with British cover, while armored trains and heavy guns are moved. Dutch neutrality respected as 2,000 troops enter Dutch territory near Hulst. Naval aviation reports returning safely after strikes on N Rhineland targets.
In Washington on October 10 Vice President Marshall and Senator Overman clashed in the Senate over filming in the chamber. Marshall resented Overman's criticism and said the Myles Committee had not approved the picture taking. later he announced films were not made.
A heated exchange in the House between Republican Leader Mann and Alabama Democrat Heflin centered on a former woman suffrage parade remark. Mann’s amendment for Philippine bill language on suffrage was defeated as Heflin and Jones attacked his attitude and words, leading to an expungement vote and Mann’s defeat on the amendment.
In Washington on October 10 the war revenue bill debate opened after delays caused by interruptions. Senator Simmons of the finance committee detailed the measure and projected revenue of 317,900,000 based on last year’s statistics. After his remarks, other senators were unready to proceed and further consideration was postponed until Monday.
An Athens dispatch reports German colonel von Geck has arrived in Damascus and assumed command of the Syrian troops general staff. The item notes Bedouin recruitment under his direction. In other news Charley Old Hoss Radbourne won all three games in the first world series between Providence and the New York Metropolitans, played on consecutive days.
A promotional note extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purely vegetable remedy. It claims to cleanse poisonous matter from blood within 24 hours and restore liver stomach and bowels. It promises skin clears of pimples boils and eczema and urges purchase from medicine dealers in liquid or tablet forms.
An offer for a free medical adviser edition, Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, newly revised with 1008 cases. Requestors may obtain the booklet free by sending two stamps or a mailing fee to Doctor Pierce, Buffalo.
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