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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
5
In Flanders on a December visit for the Associated Press, a correspondent reports vast German positions hidden behind slight slopes and barbed wire, with an estimated 100000 troops unseen, amid a quiet battlefield where only rare artillery bursts betray hidden guns and machine gun nests.
Gen Christian De Wet and his group were trapped on a Waterburg farm after a chase across Bechuanaland. Exhausted horses were abandoned, guiding Botha’s pursuit, and De Wet’s force surrendered without firing a shot. Also reported: Swiss and German peace stance notes, Joffre medal rationale, Italian Turkish naval cooperation, and football association stance on international matches.
Berlin dispatch reports German authorities act to prevent famine in Russian Poland under occupation. The press bureau also cites news from Constantinople that England plans sending Portuguese troops to Bagde and that Mohammedan troops in Tunis are to be deployed to Europe.
Melbourne reports Australia strengthens revenue via higher duties on imports from all countries except Great Britain. Imported dry goods face 10 percent duties, foreigners pay 10 percent, with Britain receiving new and preferred rates on certain products. These steps back a war expense of 58 million dollars. A Muslim cemetery will be set up at Woking for Indiana soldiers killed in Europe.
Berlin reports via Sayville that fighting in Alsace intensifies with heavy cannonading against Belfort. German claims a Russian loss of 100000 captives and many guns in recent days, while Austrians report a Russian setback near Przemysl. fighting continues in the Carpathians as German and Austrian forces press Russian positions and seek to flank toward Warsaw.
Rio de Janeiro reports serious interference with film supplies as European war disrupts imports. Five large cinemas in central city and about thirty more elsewhere rely on European sources, especially France, while U S manufacturers struggle to break in.
Berlin reports nineteen Servian prisoners captured since Austria began an offensive. Other sources say Servia’s casualties may total about 100,000, roughly a third of her force. Dispatches indicate further Servian retreats east of the Kolubara and Ljig rivers, signaling waning resistance. Also mentions arrests in Paterson and Leesburg related to mail misuse.
New York December 4 Art possessions valued at about 800000 were burned in the hold of the freight steamer Mississippi which arrived November 3 The fire started soon after leaving Havre and was quickly put out Crates with other paintings remained unopened but are badly charred and likely a total loss The works were intended for two New York art dealers.
Boston police seek information for possible further arrests tied to a theft from the Collateral Loan Company. Ex-president Cobb, jailed on $360,000 embezzlement charges, faced a hoped-for hearing after a night in jail on $25,000 bond. The company says jewelry pledged and repledged may have caused about $23,000 in losses. In other news, Lt. Gen. Likman received the Kaiser's Order of Merit. A 13 year old from Russelville, Ark. was sentenced to three years for stabbing a playmate to death.
London city solicitor represented the corporation in a ceremonial quit rent service to the crown. In the Law Courts the King's Remembrancer noted the observance is at least 700 years old, recounting land holdings in Shropshire near Bridgnorth and the parish of St. Clement Danes with faggots, horseshoes, and nails used as payment.
Berlin dispatch reports that transports escorted by British and French warships have reached Antivari the Montenegrin seaport. Austrian ships guarding the coast reportedly retreated as airplanes were active making disembarkation unsafe.
Troops arriving by train in the city show effects of extreme cold from the Carpathian fighting. Estimates say Servian losses are about one third of their strength. Men have frostbitten feet and hands. Allied forces report rail yards seized with artillery rifles and ammunition from Austrians.
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