Ludendorff’s Retreat as Russia Advances in 1914 Crisis
In October to November 1914 Ludendorff contemplates retreat from Warsaw as Russia pushes into German soil near Thorn and Silesia. The Kaiser and Tirpitz intervene. a near disaster at the Vistula follows Russian countermoves led by General Rennenkampf, with Tsar Nicholas stabilizing the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludendorff
Warsaw
Germany
Thorn
Silesia
Silesian
Tirpitz
Kaiserin Hindenburg
Vistula
Rennenkampf
East Prussia
Lodz
Nicholas
Retreat, regroup, and a bold plan for East Prussia
General von Ludendorff recalls late 1914 talks with von Falkenhayn in Berlin about shifting forces to the eastern front and defending East Prussia. He details the reorganization of commands, the plan to strike between Wreschen and Thorn, and the heavy preparations with German and Austrian units to halt the Russian advance and threaten Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Falkenhayn
Berlin
Warsaw
von Conrad
Ypres
Czestochowa
von Hindenburg
Hohensalza
Wreschen
Thorn
Poland
German Army Surges Along Lodz Front in 1914 Action
German war diary recounts von Morgen guarding the Lodz flank north of Lowicz as the 9th Army advances toward Lodz and Braszyn, facing Russian crossing attempts on the Vistula. The 25th Reserve and Richthofen’s Cavalry Corps press the enemy, but a late Russian counterpress fractures German lines near Bresny and Skierniewice, risking a withdrawn campaign.
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von Conrad
von Woyrsch
3D Guards
Hohensalza
Von
Zastrow
Vistula
Warsaw
3Rd
R. C
von Beseler
13Th A. C
von Fabeck
9Th
Lodz-Kiliuszki
von Morgen
Lowicz
Novo Georgievsk
Mlana
von Richthofen
3D Guard
Lodz
Brsheshiny
9Th Army
Skierniwice
17Th
9Th A. D
Frommel
Cav
Posen
Warta
Mlawa
Rennenkampf
Cossacks
Skikerniewice
Koliuszki
11Th Army
25Th B. C
von Schaffer-Boyadel
von Massow
Bresiny
Petrokof
Tomassoy
A. C
Skierniewice
Breslny
Koliuszki Station
3D Guard Division
Bresing
Expert Analyzes Ludendorff Commentator Goetz Discusses Own Story
West Point graduate Colonel Robert Charles Goetz of the Field Artillery, U S A, was secured by the Boston Post to discuss General Ludendorff’s Own Story. He has been a close student of the military aspect of the great conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles Goetz
Field Artillery
Boston Post
Ludendorff
West Point
Eastern Front Battles Shift as German Drive Recasts Warsaw
An essay attributed to Col. Goetz analyzes Ludendorff and Hindenburg efforts in the east, detailing German troop moves from Warsaw through Lodz, the rail network's role, and the strategic aim to outmaneuver Russian forces. It notes German use of western troops to reinforce the north and the costly Russian retreats along the Vistula and Nida fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludendorff
Berlin
Warsaw
Posen
Poland
Hindenburg
Silesia
East
Germany
von Hindenburg
Ivangorod
Congress
England
Thorn
Vistula
Warta
Lodz
Western Front
German Victory Reported in Mazurian Lakes Battle
Ludendorff describes a major winter clash in the Mazurian Lakes region as a notable German victory and another setback for the Russians. The engagement occurred in deep snow, showcasing the efficiency of the German army.
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Ludendorff
Mazurian Lakes
Purported Buyer Charged With Broad Folly Across Cities
Morris Cohen claimed to be a purchasing agent for a Kansas City clothing house and traveled to Boston where he was ordered held for seven months in the house of correction unless bail was obtained. He bought $5000 in shoes from Louis Gardner of Boston, presented a bogus $3000 check, then borrowed $10 the next day. He faced additional Central Court charges for hotel expenses and small thefts. Inspectors McCarthy and Wolfe say he traveled with a scheme to purchase large lots and borrow small sums in many towns, with freight costs eclipsing losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Cohen
Kansas City
Gardner
Central Court
McCarthy
Wolfe
Urge Early Peace Action by American Manufacturers
New York Oct 17 Early ratification of the peace treaty was urged in a resolution adopted at the closing session of the American Manufacturers Export Association convention. The resolution says delay in ratifying peace causes industrial hesitancy and unrest and calls for early Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Convention of the
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
Senate
Hberty
United States
Hingston Arrested on Default Warrant
Frank P. Hingston a 27 year old of Tremont Street North End was arrested by Inspector Dennessey on a default warrant charging assaults with intent to kill Joseph Huggs of Dartmouth Street. An altercation occurred in a Summer Street entry where Huggs worked as janitor the day after the police strike. A knife was claimed used. Hingston posted bail but did not appear in Central Court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Hingston
Tremont Street
North End
Dennessey
Joseph Huggs
Dartmouth Street
Huggs
Hingston
Central Court
Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim Colorful Health Boost
Advertisement promotes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute to improve skin tone mood and appetite. Claims the vegetable compound cleanses liver and bowels without dangerous effects and promises pink skin bright eyes and buoyancy. Distributed in 10c and 25c boxes with nightly use suggested.
HIDE AND SKIN MAN JAILED
Robert FE. Croke, Boston dealer in hides and skins, was jailed for four months for recklessly affecting friends finances. He appealed. Emma L. Mason loaned him 150 dollars in two borrowings to double, and John McCarthy turned over 20 dollars for a bank draft that could not be cashed. Inspectors Waite and McCarthy arrested him after he claimed to be taking a sanitarium cure. Mrs. Mason recently recovered 20 dollars after meeting Croke who said he planned to buy leather for an expected price rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Croke
Boston
Emma L. Mason
John McCarthy
Croke
Waite and
McCarthy
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed By McLean Woman
Mrs. John Koppelmann of McLean Nebraska praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving health and delivering a healthy baby girl The ad claims the remedy helps displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities backache headaches nervousness and the blues and notes decades of public letters supporting its merit
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
John Koppelmann
No. 1
McLean, Nebraska
America
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General Erich von Ludendorff
West Prussia
Pomerania
Soldau-Mlawa
8Th Army
6Th
Upper
Spirding
Mauer
Angerapp
Lodz-Wloclawek
Otto von Below
Soldau
Narew
Roshan
Pultusk
Ees Hey
Tion
Russia
Rennenkamp
B. C
Grand Duke
Ludendorf
McClure
Great Britain
Hutchinson & Co
The
London Times
Spain
Messrs. Seix & Bariel
Italy
Fratelli Treves
Canada
Australia
France
Belgium
Holland
Scandinavian
Col
Robert C. Goetz
U.S. A
C. R. Edwards
Harvard University
Universal Training
Tannenburg
Eighth Army
Cracow
Litzmann
Cohen
Hide and Skin Man
PENN
Joseph Hallian
N. E. Mgr
Colonial Bldg
Mass
Ea Noonan
Petrole
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