15 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
1
News from Paris and London reports German forces withdrawing along the French front with Verdun fighting continuing. Allied pursuit expands toward Rheims and the Belgian frontier as Germans abandon cannons, machine guns, and supplies. prisoners and casualties mount amid heavy rains and mobile warfare.
The Daily Mail reports French aviator Poiret with a Russian captain describes a high altitude engagement. German fire pierced wings and stays as shells battered the aircraft and control grew difficult during a roughly thirty minute battle.
Reports from Paris say General Joffre notes Germans cannot easily establish a real resistance line in France after the Marne defeat. Torrential rains turn retreat routes to quagmires, many heavy guns abandoned except those on traction or automobile teams.
The steamship Red Cross sailed from New York carrying nurses and doctors to the war effort in Europe. She is expected to dock at Falmouth on September 15.
London Sept 14 The army of Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm, with the flower of German forces, has been driven northward across the Aire river. The war bureau announced the crown prince moved his headquarters from St Menchould to Montlaveon after a fierce French assault, signaling a German advance toward Verdun and potential lift of the siege on Cerdun.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith announced that through diplomatic channels with the United States the government has arranged to facilitate the departure of English women and children from Grussay.
German war experts favor the dirigible over the aeroplane after a month of testing. They claim airships can drop 600 pound bombs and that a fleet could destroy a modern city if unimpeded. Germans have flown dirigibles over Paris with plans for a larger bombardment if war escalates.
London officials reject any proposal for immediate peace and insist on a German defeat before any settlement. They warn against humiliating Germany and foresee potential upheaval at home if peace is accepted, while noting German resistance weakens as Allies push on.
Washington dispatch reports that railroads informally notified the Interstate Commerce Commission of plans to reopen the advance rate case. They argue the war has created unprecedented conditions and that their petition for a 5 percent general rate increase was denied. It is unclear if western lines west of Buffalo and Pittsburgh will receive further relief.
Forecast mentions wind and showers likely in Wyoming and Washington areas. Expected unsettled conditions into midweek with temperatures cooling slightly from late summer norms. Authorities advise monitoring local warnings and adjusting outdoor plans accordingly.
Washington reports no reply from Germany to the US peace inquiry. Officials admit German Americans are working to bring about a peace shift. The U S will sign peace treaties with Britain France Spain and Cuba and President Wilson will receive the Belgian commission over alleged German atrocities.
Sept 4 reports describe Serbs advancing toward Petrograd? The text notes Serbs in Slavonia preparing to move toward Budapest, with plans to capture Wardell and set up a headquarter position near the Danube. Austrian forces retreat or suffer heavy losses as the Mostene r Army aims to seize Sarajevo within thirty miles, while Russian plans coordinate with Austrian defense.
Monday’s reports suggest peace talks unlikely as Germany’s power is declared crushed on both fronts. France reports German retreat and continued winter pressure. Belgium shelters behind Antwerp forts after a successful attack. Austria-Hungary and Serbia describe heavy fighting and strategic withdrawals amid invasion threats.
Petrograd reports a decisive Austrian retreat after a German breakthrough near the eastern front. The Russian high command claims 200,000 Austrians captured as the German offensive overmatches Austrian resistance and artillery dominance, with retreates ordered amid chaotic conditions.
Belgian forces engaged German corps near Antwerp repelling heavy attacks as British planners reported readiness to protect colonial and fort defenses. Allied observers noted Belgian defense delaying German advances while steadfast Belgian infantry and artillery battled near coastal fortifications.
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