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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
8
Paris reports French government citing German military authorities for outrages including murder of wounded civilians, forced marches of villagers, and mass killings. London notes Belgian retreat toward Antwerp amid German offensive and strategic repositioning as Allies regroup.
Reports claim airships and machine guns deter hostile craft while Japan warns no reply to its ultimatum. Russia’s ambassador in London wounded, Belgium’s press notes threatened reprisals for German captures. dispatches cite Japanese envoy delivery to Berlin and Brussels denial of Liege fort capitulation.
A local auto race at Elgin began at noon with competitors including Teddy Telslam and Maxwells. The event features the Chicago trophy and attracts around thirty entrants, with participants listed among local drivers and teams. Germany’s attacks on Brussels and advances near Antwerp are reported as part of a wider war bulletin along with Allied and French actions. Belgium's front lines show German incursions, with updates on strategic movements and battles across Liege, Namur, and the Meuse. France reports the recapture of Machausen and French assaults pushing German positions near the western suburbs. The war notes also cover Russian advances in East Prussia and Austrian clashes in Poland, plus Canada’s debate on wartime changes to women’s roles and enlistment.
An advertisement from Babbitt & Gon of Corry Pennsylvania appears to promise cure for a baby's eczema and skin condition in Maspeth with a money back guarantee if not cured. It mentions a return option and a contact for the company.
Report from Rotterdam dated August 41 notes Germans since two days occupy Kian Chow area and move toward town with wagons and supplies for a prolonged siege. Brussels sighted near Louvain Gate as German commander assures city officials no harm to inhabitants.
London reports a telegram announces Belgium is under German control with no messages accepted for delivery to Brussels and Liege Lie Limburg Namur Luxemburg or Antwerp areas. Paris says French War Office reports twenty four more German submarines captured near Marssburg amid continued fighting near Chateau Salins.
Desperate reports describe Antwerp's state of siege as German troops push rapidly forward. Noncombatants suffer heavy toll with civilians and resistance fighters caught between advancing forces and the fighting, amid ongoing bombardment and disruption. Corry Electric Light Co advertises 15 day free trial for wired homes.
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