22 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
1
Paris and London dispatches argue Germany's lines are crumbling under constant Allied hammering at the Aisne. British and French experts note German center and right weakening with Von Kluck's forces reportedly withdrawing toward Mons as Allied stakes rise and Rheims cathedral damage underscores German strategic mistakes.
Berlin Report says German forces advance on Rheims and eight key railroads. French positions on Craonne Heights now in German hands and Verdun isolated. Heavy siege artillery bombardment targets Verdun as the push aims to split and pierce the Allied center. On the right, Allied reinforcements have not repelled Von Kluck’s army.
President Wilson left Washington to cast his vote for Rep Walsh in the primary at Princeton New Jersey. Secretary Tumulty and Prof Stockton Axson accompanied him. He will spend about an hour there before returning to Washington this evening.
Dispatches from Breslau report Russian forces probing toward Breslau near Berlin with communications cut. Breslau, a key Oder fortification link and Silesia capital, is shielded by German troops. telegraph and tech links suddenly stopped as reports imply a possible push toward the east.
Antwerp reports Belgians praise Burgomaster Max of Brussels for deft handling as Germans advance. A tale recalls the German commander placing a revolver on the table and Max drawing his fountain pen, signaling a peaceful path into the capital.
A dramatic action features a man slamming a revolver onto a table with equal emphasis, highlighting a tense confrontation. The act conveys decisive intensity and potential aggression in the scene.
Gov. Cox grants emancipation day pardon to Louis Hallock a colored life prisoner from Cleveland serving for second degree murder paroled after being a trusty for months. Judge Kennedy who sentenced him on a guilty plea supported the pardon noting doubt of his guilt and that a jury might not have convicted.
General Von Kluck German leader whose flank and a British maneuver are depicted in a wartime illustration. The right shows a temporary bridge after the French destroyed Amiens old stone structure. the left features a French scout motor with Milvaillouse gun. Miss Gladys Cook offers piano lessons at Studio 12338 Lo Ban Av Stark C 2370. Catholic Club hosts cards and dancing with Norwood's orchestra Thursday night. Ad21-22-2: me
Opposition in the house to slashing the rivers and harbors pork barrel bill from fifty five million to twenty three million, led by Senator Burton of Ohio who credited a successful filibuster with forcing the reduction. Democratic leaders faltered as fifteen Democrats rebelled to recommit for deeper cuts. President’s economy push cited as influence. The house is ready to oppose the Senate reduction and restore funding. the new bill may reach the senate Thursday.
An advertisement invites readers to enroll at East Ohio Business College located at the southeast corner of Public Square offering completion courses or tuition refund upon completion.
London reports describe the terror of modern warfare as soldiers endure hours in trenches with no sight of the foe. A Connaught Ranger recalls three days before seeing a German and the heavy losses before a counterattack. Red Cross teams tally many German dead and wounded while British casualties remain far lower.
Will meet at club rooms Wednesday at 1 30 p m to attend funeral of Brother Jacob L Smith. Chas M Ball Secy Adg 21 22 Norwood's orchestra at Catholic Club Thursday night Cards and dancing Adg 21 22 23
A fully equipped and started item priced at 785 dollars is advertised by E. E. Bordner Co located in the City National Bank Building at 201-203.
The Diamond Poinsettia Floral design is promoted as the most beautiful glassware on the market. Walter H. Double, Jeweler and Optician, offers moderate prices at 123-125 Tusot E. Ady.
Funeral for Brother Jacob to be held Thursday night with cards and dancing at the Elks Club. Secretary-Adviser Chas. M. Ball announces details for the memorial event including ady entries on the 21st 22nd and 23rd.
Paris reports that German right wing is positioned north and south to block Allied turning moves in the Noyon Soissons region. A 100000-man force aiding Von Kluck was redirected to deter rear exposure, a victory for the Allies as it stalls German advances. Weather improves slightly but terrain remains a battlefield quagmire hampering artillery. Gen Gallieni notes heavy French guns active at key points.
Russian forces push westward through Galicia toward Cracow as Austrian reserves bolstered by landwehr troops prepare fortifications. The Moscow war office says operations are nerve wracking but progressing with no major campaign shifts. Meanwhile 900000 troops are moving from Poland to join the Galicia front as sales continue for Spartacus at Powell’s Music and LoG-Advyy Uf.
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