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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
2
The article lists the daily rations of a French private in the field including vegetable soup biscuits rice or beans fresh meat or canned meat coffee and sugar totaling about three pounds. Extras such as vegetables and wine vary by commissary ability and each soldier carries a one day emergency ration.
Reuters report from Sydney says a German magistrate tried to board the British steamer Messina off Nauru Island, claiming imperial orders. The Mate challenged him, and the Messina sped to open sea, continuing its voyage toward safety.
A London Daily Chronicle correspondent describes French troops as brave yet impetuous at Creil and Compiegne where inexperienced handling of quick fires led to heavy losses. He praises bayonet charges against mounted troops while noting the charmed French spirit yet questions the war’s realism.
A Paris retreat narrative portrays a cross section of evacuees fleeing the German advance. Women of the demi monde, destitute elderly pensioners, a young woman with a monkey and a birdcage, old soldiers recalling 1870, and students singing despite hunger march along the roads. The observer notes both pitiful and beautiful humanity in flight and enduring affection.
A Swedish actress recounts being seized as a suspected German spy in Paris. Surrounded by a shouting crowd, she feared exposure until a quick ploy revealed her feet. She showed her dainty feet and cried you call these German, saving herself and being carried to her hotel in triumph.
Paris dispatch reports from Petrograd that Emperor Francis Joseph has suffered a paralytic stroke and his condition is described as dangerous. The Excelsior carries the note as of September 8, relayed through London.
A newspaper correspondent recounts a motor trip to Brussels halted by German troops at a railway crossing near Aerschot. An officer, recognizing him as American, mentions Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Coney Island as familiar landmarks, highlighting the odd moment of discussing hotels amid a hostile surround.
A London correspondent reports the Russian Cossacks have painted all their white and gray horses green to blend with foliage and evade scouting aircraft. The tactic was first used by the British during the Boer War.
A wounded Royal Irish Dragoons trooper chats with Lord Kitchener at St Thomas Hospital London. The trooper explains his hand injury from a shell in Belgium after a horse incident. Kitchener jokes about more waiting for them as they share a light moment amid recovery.
A London newspaper correspondent recounts M. Pousette Swedish diplomat at Louvain during the looting episode He asked a German lieutenant to take a photo The officer misheard and invited him to enter a mansion saying there are many good ones there
An agreement between Belgium and Russia allows Belgian reservists and 1914 recruits to join Russian armies. The Petrograd correspondent notes the move likely confirms earlier Rome reports that Russian forces have landed in Belgium.
The Daily Chronicle reports Ghent near fall and Termonde reduced to smouldering ruins as German forces press toward Antwerp. The message notes German movements around Ghent and Termonde and predicts further advances beyond Ghent.
The Belgian garrison of 3000 learned on Sept 5 that a 20000 strong German force pressed from the suburbs of Saint Gilles. Belgians withdrew to Termonde but attacks razed houses and churches. Civilians were killed as fires consumed the area and by Sunday evening the town lay in ruins.
Berlin reports a German patrol seized Rheims on September 5 with six officers and seven privates. Captain von Humbrach’s patrol entered the Town Hall and held the mayor as a hostage pending arrival of the brigade.
Miss Christabel Pankhurst, once a severe critic of English law, reappeared in London to address a large audience in support of the government. She warned that defeat for Britain would be a calamity from the women's point of view and urged unity.
Thousands of suffragists cheered Emmeline Pankhurst after amnesty release as she urged England to back the war effort and pledged militant women’s full backing to soldiers. She urged unity, noted democratic stakes, and announced funds from her lecture would aid relief.
London reports a Times expert notes a prompt allied offensive opening a front from Verdun to Paris. German forces south of the Marne are driven back, with Paris and Verdun forts aiding the advance. Maubeuge resists though forts are fallen. Antwerp avoided major assault. Longwy earns praise for defense.
Paris reports the French war office will dispatch reserves to Morocco and incorporate territorial troops stationed there to free regular forces for service with the army in France.
Paris reports a major battle east of Paris described as the campaign’s most stubborn clash. Military authorities offer no figures on troops, but hundreds of thousands are said to be engaged on both sides.
Reports from informed sources say German forces, suffering heavy losses, sought a 24 hour armistice which was refused. The German wing, retreating before the Allied onslaught, offered stiff counter attacks along the Ourcq and Marne rivers where British forces pursue an offensive in uneven terrain. The centre sees continued engagements with mixed results but an overall tilt toward the Allies.
London report lists 10 killed 29 wounded 46 missing among British officers. The Gordon Highlanders suffer heavily with several missing including Lieutenant the Honorable Alexander Fraser master of Saltoun and Colonel W E Gordon famed VC holder. Royal Irish Regiment also hit with missing Captain Fergus Forbes and Major the Honorable Lesley Butler. Major J S Cawley of the 20th Hussars among the killed and Lt Col Harry McMicking of the Royal Scots among the wounded.
Washington reports that about 30 000 Canadian troops en route to Europe to reinforce British forces in France are detained at Rimouski near the St Lawrence River awaiting word on German cruiser movements. No departure from Rimouski has been reported.
The Red Cross mercy ship destined for wounded in Europe will depart New York by Thursday. Crew composition caused protest from Britain and France over non American nationals aboard. Miss Boardman defended the arrangement citing neutral Spaniards and the aim to minimize costs and repatriate stranded Americans. Servian medical unit under Dr Edward F Ryan boarded the Greek ship Isannina to sail to Piraeus and Salonica. Sir Cecil Spring Rice informed Washington of the reasons behind the vessel hold up and that authorities expected American crew members.
Miss Mabel Boardman announced the Red Cross will deploy 120 nurses and 34 surgeons within 36 hours. To avoid friction the crew will be American just the officers and men. deck hands and sailors become Spanish and stewards and cooks will be African American.
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