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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
5
Lord Kitchener and the Marquis of Crewe announce that Indian soldiers will reinforce the British army in France. They say Indian enthusiasm will secure frontiers, and India desires to serve in Europe alongside British troops with substantial gifts already offered to aid the troops in the field.
Kipling’s poem honors Gunga Din, the Indian water-bearer, detailing his loyalty and courage under fire. The work contrasts jingoistic bravado with the servant’s quiet bravery as he sustains soldiers and sacrifices himself, becoming a moral counterpoint to imperial hubris.
Dean Homer Albers, aged 21, cited in a notice from Ashburton Place Boston concerning a Master of Laws program or appointment details with possible associated institutional context.
A Boulogne dispatch to the Times reports German cavalry broke the French line at Arras. French forces quickly restored the stance and now hold the situation in hand.
London dispatch notes American women organizing a factory to clothe London children and already running a hospital garment factory for wounded soldiers. Leading figures include Mrs. Reginald Owen, wife of Captain Reginald A. Owen, daughter of the American Secretary of State.
Lady Sybil Cutting, her daughter Iris and cousin Lawley sail on the Baltic to aid British troops. Also mentioned are Dr. Dorothy Smyly of the Royal Medical Corps failing to reach the Belgian frontier, and notes on R. Lloyd George and Mrs. Prosper Jacquy in wartime context.
A Russian army order bans using food and forage abandoned by Germans in East Prussia due to poisoning cases at Eydtkuhnen Gumbinnen and Insterburg.
Paris reports General Castelnau, directing he operations in Alsace, witnessed the death of his 20 year old son Xavier de Castelnau. The general continued issuing orders despite his grief, revealing stoic resolve after the clash.
Wounded soldiers recount Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse seizing a flag from a wounded bearer and carrying it to victory as his regiment fought. The Empress travels to Hesse-Nassau to inspect hospitals.
The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe at Floors Castle cancel shooting season. friends at the front in Belgium. The duke, a former South African War officer, has resigned his commission but will rejoin if his old regiment is sent to the front.
A Brussels refugee reports German occupation in Amsterdam assigns all cash receipts of United Street Railways seized nightly. The company posts notices declaring all passengers to be carried free until further notice.
Ambassador Page in London reports British censorship rules allow cipher telegrams only for messages between diplomatic missions and the Washington government. All other telegrams must be sent in clear text.
The Moldegaard, built in Norway in 1896 and owned by Ocean Freight line of New York, is the first vessel registered under the new American flag law. Registry papers were signed in the customs house by line officers and port officials. The 320 foot, 25,252 ton ship is officered by Americans as required by the act.
Washington reports the Japanese note signed by Vice Admiral Kato declaring a blockade of the Kiaochau coast from August 27 1914. The blockade covers the leased territory and allows 24 hours for neutral ships to withdraw, with violators to be handled under international law and treaties.
The Marlborough House dining room is a work room where society women led by Princess Victoria cut garments for soldiers and sailors. Princess Marie Louise equips her club house as a hospital for factory girls. Empress Eugenia donates 1000 dollars to Red Cross funds and opens a Farnborough wing for wounded officers. Duke of Sutherland offers Dunrobin Castle for hospital use and Duke of Norfolk outfits fifty beds at Arundel Castle. Mortimer Singer offers his Berkshire mansion as a convalescent home for 200 patients with maintenance costs covered.
Ellingwood Towle 21 and Francis Bertram Towle 18 joined American volunteers in Paris and enlisted with the French army. Ellingwood is listed among the 35 best U.S. militia marksmen, winning the district expert title at Blauvelt in 1911. Their father Captain George Towle of Larchmont organized Company M Seventh Regiment N Y N G, and his sons are members.
London reports the football association and war office show enthusiasm for forming a brigade of 7000 trained players into Lord Kitchener's new army. The council will decide if these players may be released from clubs and fields turned into drill grounds for battle training.
Shipping circles say six additional British cruisers were ordered to the Atlantic to blockade American ports and clear the North Atlantic of enemy warships. The British consul general in New York would not confirm or deny the report.
Emperor Nicholas of Russia today acknowledged President Wilsons offer of mediation. All warring nations have now replied but none has indicated more than an acknowledgment.
Paris dispatch reports the French cabinet's manifesto urging national unity and continued sacrifice. It lauds defiant resolve, notes Russian advances, and calls for unwavering effort to repulse the enemy and save liberty while promising continued support and finance for the effort.
Ostend reports Belgian forces driving German units back toward Brussels as Marines and train service resume. Belgian troops reach Vilvorde within 10 miles of Brussels and fight begins at Hemixena north of the city while a German corps withdraws via Alost. Authorities foresee a large battle and a merging of southern and northern fronts.
Paris dispatch cites a war ministry message noting German troops slowed their advance from Somme to Vosges. Prisoners describe severe fatigue food shortages and surprise at French resistance with high German losses, including 60 survivors from units 112th and 142d infantry after a single engagement.
At Tsingtau China two Japanese cruisers fired on forts after reconnoitering within seven miles. One German shell reportedly hit. Japanese vessels withdrew after a single shot as forts continued to receive supplies. A German air plane observed the sea battle. Forts expected to hold eight months. Shan Tung trains moving in and out.
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