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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
1
German advance on Paris halted and Allied forces repelling German columns. British and French troops hold the line as fighting resumes this morning. Dispatch from Paris reports at 1 55 this afternoon from General Gallieni’s office.
Paris reports the allies retreating under a German push with Meziers fallen and La Fere and Laon looming as threats. British and French lines struggle as German siege guns move south, while censors block full details and hope clings to a favorable outlook.
Dispatch from Amsterdam says fresh fighting near Malines as German forces enter Amiens after three days of heavy fighting. Mayor Figuet met German envoy, agreed to surrender, and flag was replaced with German colors. Casualties included a driver shot at the gate and a sausage maker in a dispute. Amiens, 70 miles north of Paris, is a major manufacturing city in Somme. London reports Rouen authorities weigh surrender to avoid artillery destruction. Copenhagen note says Germany permits coal exports. Asquith calls for more volunteers.
Two million Russian troops pushed back Austrian forces along a 250 mile front from Zamost to Suczava. Czernovitz in Bukovina was taken with little resistance and Zelkia in Galicia captured. After the twelve day operations the Austrians fled to Lemberg, which surrendered, with Lemberg to be used as a Russian base in northern Galicia.
TOKIO reports the Japanese destroyer Shiraiye ran aground on a reef in a storm while reconnoitering near the mouth of Kiao Chau bay. The crew were rescued. The 380-ton vessel, built in 1905, carried six 3-inch guns and two torpedo tubes and could reach 29 knots.
Four major Burlington structures in Mineral County were destroyed in an early morning blaze in the Patterson Creek Valley. The mill owned by J R Leatherman and a combined store dwelling of J R Oates suffered extensive damage with insurance details noted. A blacksmith shop and the local telephone exchange were wiped out, cutting communications. The Likens home survived with effort. The fire began about 4 a m, likely in the mill engine room, and several ancillary buildings including a granary burned.
Washington–The Russian embassy reports Austrian forces routed in Eastern Galicia with 40,000 prisoners and heavy losses as five Austrian corps retreat west. Grand Duke Nicholas lauds victory at Lwow Lemberg, while Russia and Germany reinforce fronts as Axis power moves continue.
A Cumberland merchant coalition invites all local retailers to a Tuesday night meeting in the City Council Chamber at 8 00 PM to discuss a universal Trade Day or Bargain Festival. Organizers list several firms and urge broad participation for a regional sale with special attractions and souvenirs.
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