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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1914
Page
12
Reports say German forces attack both the Verdun Toulon sector and the French line along the coast and Yeer canal. While German communications claim progress in some areas, Allied forces and naval bombardment hinder advances. The fighting persists with heavy casualties feared on multiple fronts.
British and French forces repulse German advances along the coast while a fleet action inflicts heavy losses on the attacker. Russians halt the German push toward Warsaw and Ivangorod as eastern battles intensify with fluctuating gains around Lille and Verdun. Belgian troops hold the Yser canal as Belgian and French units resist German efforts near Ostend and Nieuport with extensive fighting and hospital strain reported.
A British eye witness reports steady Allied progress in northern France as German troops withdraw under air and naval assault. The update notes heavy German losses near Nieuport and a large battle described as the war’s biggest to date, with Belgian and British forces pushing toward Dunkirk and Ostend.
Faris October 24 The French war office reports that German assaults from the sea to Arras region have been repulsed. French forces claim progress west of Nieuport and in the Armentieres Lille area while noting German advances elsewhere. Russia notes German retreat south of Warsaw and Galicia fighting continues with Austrian prisoners taken.
An old advertisement extols Japanese fortitude through a lean regimen and stomach health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier aiding digestion and skin conditions, promising renewed vitality and joint cleansing. It claims non secret ingredients and offers free advice and a medical adviser booklet by mail.
Berlin dispatch reports the German U boat Warne which sank the British cruiser Hawke has returned safely to a German port. The sinking of the British steamer Glitera near the Norwegian coast is also confirmed.
Berlin reports say fighting remains severe around the Yser canal with German forces crossing the canal with great strength north of Ypres and advancing east of Ypres. West of Augusto German troops reportedly seize villages while Russian involvement and other fronts show mixed activity.
London reports the first 2,500 ton food shipment to Holland will depart soon to aid Belgians starving due to war. Charleroi and Hainaut officials describe 300,000 of 609,000 Charleroi area residents fed by relief. many districts nearing famine. They note German levies on food ended Sept 10 and urge help from Britain, the Netherlands, France, and the United States.
The German government issued a diplomatic note condemning Britain's handling of contraband of war and the seizure of Germans on neutral merchant ships, stating it breaches the London Declaration. A separate Cape Town dispatch notes Maritz's rebellion forces near 1,000 with German gunners, surrender offers, court martial rumors, and a defeat by Lt. Col. Murtin's forces with Count Van Schiorin captured.
Rotterdam Burgomaster reports, via Reuters from Amsterdam, that the Dutch government and German authorities in Belgium have agreed Belgian refugees may return home except those liable for military service. Russians Preparing to Fight for Lemberg. Germans say Russians are rushing to defend Lemberg as civilians aid fortifications.
Vienna reports field marshal Baron Hoetzendorf, head of the Austro-Hungarian general staff, says Austrian forces face greatly superior numbers and aim to merely hold back the Russian advance as the campaign continues.
The prosecutor closed the trial of alleged archduke murderers claiming the Servian ministry and even the heir to the throne communicated with hired killers. He argued the archduke posed a threat to a Servian government and that officials supplied the assassin with funds and support.
Dispatch reports German forces suffered heavy losses after dykes southeast of Dixmude were cut causing floods. Estimates claim 6,000 drowned with 40,000 killed or wounded. Belgian and French troops held the line as Germans repeatedly charged trenches, with a retreat described as a rout. Thousands of prisoners were taken, and some believed Paris near as 20 miles away.
London reports show private subscriptions for war relief have surged. The National War Relief Fund tops 16.93 million dollars, while the Sick and Wounded fund exceeds 2.6 million. Queen Marys fund for work for women nears 400 thousand, and readers fund Belgian aid and Christmas gifts for troops. Private efforts include belts socks gloves and mufflers reaching large totals as civilian donations flood in. a blanket surplus prompts an official appeal to halt further sends.
Lloyds correspondent at Teneriffe reports that British steamers Indranil Condor and Farn were captured by the German cruiser Karlsruhe but not sunk. This contradicts a prior dispatch claiming Karlsruhe had sunk thirteen British merchantmen, including these vessels.
A noted dermatologist touts bold sulfur as a reliable remedy for itching and eczema. The ointment supposedly calms irritation, soothes the skin, and can clear eruptions with repeated use, though permanent cures aren’t guaranteed. Obtain an ounce at any pharmacy and apply like cold cream for relief.
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