Allies Hold Germans in Violent Battle Near Front
Russians force a German retreat as Allied forces engage in a violent battle near the front. The report notes heavy fighting, strategic positions, and shifting momentum in the region.
22 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
Russians force a German retreat as Allied forces engage in a violent battle near the front. The report notes heavy fighting, strategic positions, and shifting momentum in the region.
Washington October 21 The compromise cotton relief plan failed in the House as southern representatives pressed for aid. Debate centered on depositing government funds or canal bonds in southern banks to aid cotton and tobacco growers while opposition warned it would contract southern credit. Rules and quorum issues slowed action on related measures.
Washington reports Acting Secretary Roosevelt states the American navy would need about 18 000 more men to man all ships for war President Roosevelt notes twelve of thirty three battleships cannot be used due to manpower shortages while declaring the navy's ships and equipment are in generally good condition He cites the need to crew reserve and unfinished vessels and warns time is pressing as ships under construction require crews
Boston October 21 William C Red Geld secretary of commerce speaking here today scored the housewife who orders things sent home from the store instead of carrying them herself The high cost of living has no more important factor today than the expense delivery system.
The home of Mrs Alexandar G Mc Millan at 341 Myrtle Street was robbed Tuesday afternoon while the family was away. Jewelry valued at $600 disappeared. Henry White, a delivery boy who called at the house, was arrested on suspicion. Mrs McMillan notes one missing piece is a table cut diamond set in a ring, a rare variation said to be among a few in the United States.
Washington October 21 directors and governors of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks split two votes on opening the new banking system for business on November 16 or 30. Secretary McAdoo urged November 30, while a majority favored a later independent decision by the Reserve Board. Presidents Wilson and others stressed opening at the earliest possible date to avoid undermining the program.
Atlanta board of education votes to end thirty seven of forty three double sessions. $11 822 from council funds adds new teachers to provide individual classrooms. Afternoon sessions run 1280 to 4 at four schools with rooms, libraries and playrooms used. Continued on Page Nine.
London report says German forces on the Allied left wing were repulsed as Belgian troops resist ravagers with brave showing. Ostend bombardment reported by Berlin dispatch. three British monitors shell German positions near Ostend and Nieuport with machine gun detachments aiding defense. Russians push into Poland, pursuing prisoners as they beat German advances toward Warsaw.
London reports under midnight dispatch that Allied lines repelled a vigorous German attack with losses to the attackers and lauded Belgian defense. Paris notes a violent left wing battle with Allied forces holding ground from Nieuport to Labasse and Dixmude to Warenton. Russia sees the German push on Warsaw reversed as the enemy retreats.
Russian dispatch from Petrograd reports German troops retreating after clashes near the Pilitza and Vistula left bank, with Russians gaining on the front from Bzobra to the Carpathians. Austrians checked below Przemysl as Russians press south of Przemyśl. East Prussia unchanged. Emperor Nicholas orders university students drafted. Continued on Page Two.
Local report shows lowest and highest temperatures for the period, with mean temperature and rainfall in the past 24 hours. It notes excess and deficiency measurements since January, with inches of rainfall and cumulative monthly data.
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