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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
7
Reading fragments describe a sanguinary battle with British Indian troops making a first appearance in the ring. Opposing forces are strong and decisive results seem days away despite heavy, growing losses. Germans pushed near Nancy as French offensive presses from the Oise to the Meuse, north of Soissons.
Reports from Paris note the destruction of German batteries as French forces push eastward driving Germans away from Nancy area. Battles continue in southern Poland and Galicia with no decisive result. A fresh German assault on Ireland's waters is linked to the Manchester Commerce sinking. Concurrent South Africa unrest challenges Beyers and De Wet amid firm union defense led by Botha.
Telegraph reports from October 27 describe heavy fighting in Belgium with Belgian forces suffering about a thousand casualties to halt German advances. The Times correspondent notes fierce trench fighting at Ypres and German efforts to drive into France thwarted by bayonet charges and Allied reinforcements. Indian troops allegedly turned the tide at La Basssee, recovering trenches as German assaults waned. Daily Mail cites growing German casualties and a morale-sapping influx of wounded at Ostend, Bruges, and Ghent.
Paris and Washington report the front line in Belgium and northern France remains dynamic. French press dispatches say allied forces hold and advance from Ypres to Roulers, with continued artillery exchanges between Soissons and Berry-au-Bac and German attempts repulsed along the Yser and near Nancy. Western fronts show renewed vigor with Belgians holding ground and German efforts wearing down.
German dispatch dated October 27 reports continued stubborn fighting near Ypres along the Yser canal and Line 19 area with German gains. It notes slow progress west of Augustowo and notes Russian assaults repulsed southwest of Warsaw. A Russian army corps crossed the Vistula north of Ivangerada.
The would-be assassin Francisco Mugia, an Argentine, was executed after confessing before American consul George Carothers. Mugia claimed payment by General Gonzales in Mexico City. Villa and his troops awaited the outcome of talks at Guadalupe ahead of the conference.
General Villa has clashed with Carranza over a plot to kill him. Carranza denies involvement and says a well organized scheme existed for some time, naming Manuel Chao Rosalia Hernandez Macovig Herrera and Luis Herrera, while noting he saved Villa at a prior split. Aguas Calientes delegates were urged to act in justice and honor.
Telegraaf dispatch from Sluis reports British warships resumed bombardment of German trenches at Ostend. Germans crossed Veer canal repeatedly but were driven back by gunfire and bayonets. Fighting intensifies past Nethe and Meuse, with shells wrecking trenches and many wounded sent to Bruges hospitals.
London October reports a new British gun used for the first time in recent days has provided fresh terror for German aviators. The Times correspondent in northern France notes the gun succeeds in finding its target with great facility.
Petrograd reports a Russian general staff communique stating fighting has begun on the Eastern Prussian front. Russian forces claim success at Bakalarsewo and Gombdlin, capturing prisoners, machine guns, and cannons, with advances near Tesow, Rawa, and along the railway toward Staromiasto and Yorka.
The article notes General De Wel and General Beyers, prominent South African war figures, offering or resigning commands amid the clash with Germany. It mentions De Wet as a key commander and leader in the Orange Free State forces, with references to the Veroning peace conference and agricultural ministerial role in 1907.
Amsterdam dispatch reports villages around Rauters heavily damaged as German troops devastate the area for strategic reasons. About a thousand inhabitants are said to have died and 250 houses burned with Meerslede Doelkappel Wastroeschelke and Sta en left in ruins.
In St John New Brunswick October 27 eight soldiers boarded the Standard Oil tug Security. Four crew were taken. one naturalized citizen released. Three Germans held as subjects Britain deemed war participants. Papers showed three of four men were German subjects.
Berlin dispatches report Lieutenant General Prince Frederick of Saxe-Meltenzen killed in battles near Montigny in August. German forces were repulsed in French attacks in the southern Voges as the war news notes another casualty.
Lord Charles Beresford declares Germany must be humbled and humiliated after frontier retreat. He predicts a long war, asserting it will take more than six months to a year to defeat Emperor William. He calls for destroying forts, the Kiel Canal, Krupp works, and German colonies.
Washington states that Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British ambassador charged that Germans posing as British subjects are securing passports from American diplomatic missions. Information suggested aliens crossed the channel to England with misrepresented papers. Acting Secretary Lanning said American officials in Germany would be cautioned to exercise vigilance.
Paris dispatch says German forces seized the Prince of Monaco at Chateau de Marchais near Rheims and threaten to blow up the site if a ransom of 500000 dollars is not paid. The prince has appealed to neutral countries for aid.
Poincare signed a decree modifying the moratorium proclaimed earlier. It provides a gradual return to normal financial conditions with bank depositors allowed to draw 1000 francs plus 40 percent of the balance in November, rising to 50 percent in December. Commercial debt collection, except mobilized soldiers, may be prosecuted after December 1. the moratorium can be invoked in bad faith.
Officers of the home office subjected Mauretania passengers to rigid examination to learn if German spies were aboard. Twenty-two persons were said to have sailed from New York, with interpreters questioning French and Scandinavian maids of American passengers. Edward Bell of the American embassy aided through the foreign office.
Laurel Miss reporter quotes a claim of Pellagra cure by Baughn's Pellagra Remedy. Letter says weight rose from about 60 pounds to around 100 after using the remedy and urges others to seek the book and remedy from American Compounding Co in Jasper Alabama. The advertisement describes Pellagra symptoms and promises cure with a money back guarantee.
London and Horace Lee Washington, American consul at Liverpool, attended the investigation. Invigorating to the Pale and Sicily. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to fight malaria and enrich blood, building up the system. For adults and children, 50c.
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