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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
8
General von Marnitz led the Kaiser's cavalry on the far right in France and covered Von Kluk's futile turning move. His riders penetrated southwest of Paris and astonished observers with their speed and bold advance.
Maine voters swung Democrat in the state election with notable shifts. Mayor Oakley Curtin led for governor, while Gov. William T. Hines rose 134 percent from Taft 1908 figures and Hubert Gardner’s Progressive loss widened. Early returns from Bangor and Portland suggested Democratic gains. full results pending 50 towns. Congressional races largely favored Republicans but some Democrats were re-elected.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Prince Baudouin de Ligne of Belgium died in Antwerp from battle wounds. He was only eighteen. The report also notes Prince Friedrich of Hesse wounded in France and Col. Ernst Moritz von Arendt killed. all are from European war actions.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was discharged in bankruptcy by the United States district court in New York. No creditors objected. She filed a petition in August 1913 listing assets of 8 054 dollars and a 250 dollar wardrobe. Hearings occurred around the time Harry Thaw escaped Matteawan.
Horace Stanton, landscape painter and member of the Royal Academy of Artists of England, died at his New Rochelle home at seventy one. He leaves a widow, two sons and three daughters.
No steamers sailing as of today. Expected arrivals include the steamship Justin on September 6, the Harbadoes on September 6, the Potsdam from Rotterdam on September 6, and the Patria from Mursellleg on September 3.
Rev. Horace W. Jones rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church and his wife died when their automobile overturned. The chauffeur and two children escaped with bruises in Evansville Indiana on September 14.
Gen Alvaro Obregon travels to Chihuahua to confer with General Villa about urging President Carranza to request U S forces to evacuate Vera Cruz in a combined effort.
Secretary Bryan, in Baltimore for the Star Spangled Banner event, spoke as President Wilson's representative. He tied his address to The Flag and the Constitution as an emblem of global liberty, predicting waning monarchies and militarism amid Europe’s upheavals. He urged American courage and brotherhood as ideals evolve.
At the White House, Frank Trumbull Samuel Rea Daniel Willard Fairfax Harrison E Ripley and Hale Holden urged President Wilson to assist in refinancing railroad securities worth millions. The seven railroad chiefs led their respective lines Chesapeake & Ohio Missouri Kansas & Texas Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio Southern railway Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Chicago Burlington & Quincy.
Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia, a second cousin of the German emperor, was wounded by shrapnel in the thigh while serving as an ordnance officer on the fighting line. He was transported to a garrison hospital. bone injuries not reported.
Toronto reports the imperial government has placed large horse orders with Canada to supply the Army. Charles Burns received a 10,000 head order, agents in St. Louis signed for Missouri stock at about $175 per head. Over 2,000 have already arrived here and the U.S. overall is expected to provide at least 20,000 horses and mules.
Washington September 10 Senate passed a million-dollar appropriation for extra diplomatic and consular service costs due to the European war. The bill has cleared the house and goes to the president. President at the summer White House Bellows Falls Vermont. September 14 President Wilson arrived to a warm greeting then left by car to the summer White House near Cornish New Hampshire.
Washington reports the navy department issued regulations for the operation of the Tuckertown New Jersey wireless station that opened last night for transmission of neutral messages of the European belligerents.
Mt Lassen erupts again in a series of eruptions culminating in a great spectacle that surpasses all previous outbursts in volume and force observed at the peak. Red Duff reports the dramatic display from Calaveras region on September 9.
Washington Sept 9 Charles N. Kline of Aurora was confirmed by the senate to be district attorney of Chicago.
Rome based Havas telegraphs that Count Calderari di Palazzolo Italian military attache at Berlin has left his post and is returning to Italy.
Mrs Adda Kennicutt hotel proprietress at Alpha was shot dead after a quarrel with D E Brown who then killed himself with a shotgun. The incident occurred in Galesburg Alabama on September 16.
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