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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
Secretary McAdoo orders withdrawal of 3 million dollars from agricultural deposits to move crops, redepositing in banks for transport. Cyrus Bryan and consuls report brighter peace prospects in Mexico as Wilson considers Mondrake policy shifts.
The Allies push a northwest France front toward Verdun and Rheims while German forces hold positions from Nancy to Cambrai. Austria resists in Galicia and Italy blocks Austrian mines near Pola, with Italy mobilizing 1,390,000 by mid October.
Edgar Allen Cantrell of Newport and his invalid wife escaped through Belgium after the German invasion. Cantrell describes deadly bombardment and graveside trenches, says trains carried prisoners, and notes food and tobacco were allowed for French but not English prisoners. He recounts a wounded German officer comment on English troops seeking cover.
Allied forces claim progress on both eastern and western fronts with heavy naval artillery out ranging German positions. A German brigade is reported surrounded as both sides press for advantage in the campaign.
Paris reports general satisfaction with a region near Roye and Argonne progress while London notes heavier German artillery but Allied reinforcements and naval guns outranging German guns. Indian troops arrive with the British, and despite little front movement, artillery duels continue along the Oise to Meuse. German forces face encirclement and heavy shelling. Tokyo cites duels near Tsing Tau and a German destroyer sunk. Crown Prince and princess travel to France amid wounded status.
The article reports banks and companies urged to find jobs for Wall Street clerks idle since the stock exchange closed after Europe. It notes ongoing efforts to place workers affected by market shutdowns.
A Lloyds dispatch reports the British steamer Selby struck a mine in the North Sea while coal laden for Antwerp. Her crew is reported safe though the vessel is damaged and under repair plans.
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