03 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1914
Page
1
October reports describe fierce fighting along the French British line near Roye and Arras as German assaults push the Allies. Captures of Bavarians rise while rumors swirl about Belgian evacuation and Antwerp defenses hold. Eastern fronts reveal battles near Cracow and Prussian frontier as Russia counterattacks continue.
Report from Petrograd states German forces are in full retreat in Suwalki province and elsewhere in Russian Poland. Russian assaults after a failed Ossowite attack shattered German center. veterans from France oppose Russians as forces shift east toward Cracow. The fighting concentrates west of Lemberg with Cracow defense led by Bavarian troops.
Jauna Tyler and Rudolph emerged as first class hurlers guiding the Boston Braves through a stretch in the National League. Their strong work helped Houston Braves momentum falter and Portland attempt a response as other stars struggled.
Belgians in trench lines at Hofstade fight endured severe cold, with overcoats buttoned tightly around the necks. Some soldiers remained in the trenches for a night and a day, surviving on whatever food they could carry in their knapsack.
Bascom Skaggs, under guard to return to the pen after a 30 year murder sentence, bolted near Bitter Creek. A pursuing posse was sent, with Skaggs said to be familiar with the country and aided by friends. Authorities feared he would try to reach northern hills if cornered.
Washington October 2 President Wilson signed the rivers and harbors bill appropriating twenty million dollars to be expended under the direction of the war department for projects already begun.
Frank Deedmeyer former American consul at Chemnitz and his wife arrived in London from Germany. An interview in the Times recounts insults from chemists who objected to their conversion. Police issued warnings but no reprimand. Deedmeyer threatened to close the consulate and resigned after authorities provided guards.
Local showers are expected Saturday in Washington and Wyoming with likely Sunday improvement. Rain may dampen outdoor plans in eastern districts and central valleys. Temperature ranges and wind shifts not specified in readable text.
Rotterdam reports Dutch sentiment turning anti British over interference with date ship ping and cargo holds. Citizens blame Britain for delays in foodstuffs and supplies, while not fully backing Germany. U S and Netherlands reportedly agree not to block food shipments, as Dutch fear loss of trade if war widens.
A fragmentary report describes a dramatic world record attempt and figures including a 1 000 point milestone and a grand total reaching into the thousands. Names such as Hovbe Bow and Inman appear amid unclear references to international play and rival totals.
Parlin October reports German forces claim to have captured three aircraft over Belgium. The article mentions Belgians and a Belgian defense context with claimed air superiority and the use of an aircraft by German forces in a war event.
Bombarded by land batteries of a British led expedition and naval fire German concession at Kine-Chow is reported on fire in several spots. German defenses hold, but losses are heavy. German aviators support defense while Japanese fleet airmen harass British and German positions. Emperor broadcasts greeting to General Bernadet and comments on alliance. Italian? No. An American consul remains in city. German cruiser threats loom.
A dated dispatch reports troop movements near Vera Cruz with Mexican authorities and U.S. officials discussing transfer actions. It notes possible removal of Antres, Cumbres, and other forces, mentions Wilson and Dyane, and cites plans for a conference in Mealea City with October deadlines for convention outlines.
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