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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
2
Czar's victorious army rushes into East Prussia and Silesia as German forces attempt a final breakthrough toward the Straits of Dover. Reinforced troops begin a crucial period in a battle for the sea, with Corot cited as part of the broader German offensive.
Petrograd dispatches describe Russian troops in Galicia attacking the Austrian rear guard before Cracow, advancing into Posen and crossing the Warthe. In East Prussia Russians push seven to ten miles inside, while France reports slow but steady Allied gains and German resistance near Langemarck and Dixmude. London notes German eastern transfer of troops and a Turkish advance into Egypt with surrounding turmoil and the Dardanelles fort destruction.
A dispatch from Rotterdam reports the first flour consignment by the American Belgian Relief Commission left Rotterdam for Liege where bread has been unavailable for two weeks. Motor vans will carry flour, flying the American flag, and accompany Captain Sunderland of the American Relief Committee.
General De Wet reports contact with a government commando near Doornberg. In the fighting Daniel De Wet, his son, was killed. General Cronje is named as a legislature member and ally in the pursuit of the armed force.
German and Austrian forces cede ground on both fronts as Russians push into East Prussia and Polish territory. Russian advances threaten Cracow and force German retreat toward frontier lines. Officials in Rome report a war council with Hindenburg and Hoetzendorf weighing next moves while German generals predict a decisive Russian defeat.
The Turkish General Staff reports a motorboat from Shat el Arab engaged a British gunboat in exchange of fire. The exchange caused an explosion on the gunboat and set a petroleum tank afire at Abothan. The Turkish boat returned to Basra undamaged.
Rome reports Italy is sending garrison troops to Tripoli to defend settlements and loyal tribes against Bedouin and Arab raids. Turkish and German agents are blamed for stirring Bedouins in Cyrenaica, with prospects of Italy entering the war on the Allied side if crises escalate. Italy seeks explanations from Turkey and possibly Germany over guarantees for Tripoli.
Berlin reports Germany has taken measures to aid Belgian civilians. 10000 tons of coal were supplied to Brussels gasworks, 10000 bags of grain and 20000 bags of flour for Brussels residents, with a further 10000 bags of grain for Charleroi Lions and Liege. An Austrian Red Cross hospital visit is noted.
The report cites German advances at Ypres amid stubborn Allied resistance. It claims 4000 prisoners and multiple machine guns taken near Wyschyniz Lake in East Prussia. Kitchener proclaims Allied ultimate success as 1,250,000 British troops train in England. Russian actions include cavalry moves near Erzerum and Galicia, with bombardments on the Bosporus and an Argonne height captured. The Tokio note highlights Japan’s Tsing Tau celebrations. British forces seize Fao, while the cruiser Good Hope is lost off Chile with 266 perished Yorck mined in the North Sea.
A Daily Mail North of France correspondent reports four German Taubes lured toward Allied guns were shot down. Two British and two French planes enticed the adversaries into a favorable position, then signaled and withdrew as shells burst around them. All four German pilots died. Berlin’s casualty list also notes three top aviators killed while observing Allied artillery in France.
Sydney dispatch reports the German cruiser Emden after sinking Russian and French warships at Penang was pursued by a British cruiser. The Emden fled but one storeship was sunk and the other captured by the pursuing British warship.
Berlin reports a Nieuport sortie was completely repulsed in the afternoon and repeated at night. Attacks on Ypres progress slowly but steadily with several hundred enemy prisoners taken. Enemy ships attacking the right wing were driven off by our artillery.
Allied British and French ships bombard Sedie Bahr Kum Kale forts at the Dardanelles destroying these Turkish strongpoints beyond repair. Shelling caused massive internal explosions and ends the forts’ gun capability while reducing danger to the fleet. The bombardment of remaining fortifications continues.
Amsterdam dispatch says heavy floods near Nieuport allow German forces to shorten their defensive line. Troops and train routes behind the front are reduced as cavalry and guns retreat toward Germany for possible reinforcement to campaigns against Russians and others.
Berlin says German forces near Ypres and Lille continued activity. An important elevation near Vienne la-Chateau on the western front was captured after weeks of fighting. Two large guns and two quick-firers were seized. The day passed with fog and calm in the west.
Lord Kitchener and Field Marshal Sir John French send congratulations to Grand Duke Nicholas for ending the second stage of Russian operations. The message expresses confidence that Allied efforts will bring a decisive defeat for the enemy.
Real estate notes indicate a broad awakening with church fund raising and school growth across New Jersey. Montclair plans a 10000 dollar addition at Watchung School, two new schools built, and a half million dollar high school project underway. Rural towns report fruit crops, forest fires near Vineland, and autumn hunting. Local clergy bless graves at St Marys Cemetery Gloucester. Stone Harbor welcomes its first colored child born, a gold spoon gift from Lincoln Republican Club.
The article analyzes Peters denial of Jesus during the Passion narrative, tracing how pride and self confidence led to abandonment. It notes Jesus warning that all would stumble, Peters subsequent three denials, and the danger of following afar off, with emphasis on humility and dependence on God.
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