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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
9
Reports describe fierce combat on the Gironde front with heavy losses on both sides. French cavalry and infantry repelled German forces amid widespread shelling, while Termonde lies in ruins under systematic German destruction and occupation.
Maxim predicts Allied airships will land 100000 troops with new bomber planes and Zeppelins. He discusses anti ship bombs capable of breaching decks and cites London house production as a counterpoint. Also mentions August Destony’s 1862 invention of a carved needle for sewing turn shoes.
An early report highlights flaws in the Mewicel Corps within the French Army. It notes attempts to treat wounded soldiers and prevent gangrene, with emphasis on new suffering from wounds and medical approaches during wartime.
In a discussion at the institute a member described the use of a strong electromagnet to extract steel splinters and rifle bullets embedded in tissue. Dr A Dustre detailed surface retrieval from six inch fragments and bullets two and a quarter inches deep. Other members proposed specialized paper underclothes to aid detection and recovery.
An editorial urges readers to restrain harsh charges against soldiers in South Africa and avoid slanderous claims about German forces in New Guinea. It cites Kipling and warns against untruths while calling for clean hands in wartime reporting.
Amsterdam reports the Belgian government has moved from Antwerp to Ostend as bombardment of Antwerp continues. Refugees head to Holland while Ostend becomes temporary capital amid indecisive allied and German actions on the frontiers of East Prussia and northern France. Von Kluck gains ground as battles rage near Ypres and Lille, with Germany and France claiming gains but no decisive result. Berlin notes defensive moves along East Prussia frontier after retreat actions at Memel and the Narev? river fronts.
Harwich reports submarine E4 sighted two German destroyers at the Ems mouth. One destroyer sank after a torpedo, the E4 also hit another that escaped damaged. Rumor circulates of a cruiser sunk. Elsewhere Berlin claims Lanneken bombardment with church destroyed and houses burned toward Tongres. Canadian troops land in England and are sent to inland training. French report a German ship Martha Bockhahn captured at Brest.
Allied reports from Paris claim to have checked a large German cavalry thrust near Lille and driven back forces north of Lille. French forces recaptured ground and repelled Von Kluck’s wedge near Roye and Chanathee, with center gains noted. Berlin confirms some success on the German right but omits details of cavalry operations. London regards Paris reports as hopeful. Eastern front says Russians gained in offensive strength near Suwalki but were checked near Suwalki. Additional items note Russian naval capture, French mines, and Britain and Canada mobilization movements.
Private Bradford of Troop B, Tenth United States Cavalry, was shot in the chest by Carranzista troops across the border while on duty on a trench on the American side. Major Guilfoyle had warned General Hill that US troops would be held responsible if fired upon again. Casualties amount to three Americans, with additional bullets striking two cavalrymen, and machine gun fire reported against observation parties. At Aguas Calientes, Carranza and Villa factions move toward a peace conference while troops pour into the town.
New York Oct 9 a road accident during a Joy ride near Sayville Long Island killed Donald Bellman secretary of the Bellman Automobile company Patchogue and fatally injured Miss Irene Burkhardt Two other men and a girl in the car escaped with minor injuries
The article portrays Indian and allied forces as a major component of the allied army, detailing numbers in India and Europe. It highlights British commanded heavy artillery, the diverse native contingents including Gurkhas and Sikhs, and the striking appearance of troops marching toward Europe, with a reverent, Kipling-esque tone.
A commentary arguing that remote jungle battles in Africa echo old colonial skirmishes in North America. It contends such combats have no decisive impact on World War II outcomes, as ultimate victory hinges on Europe and colonial possessions, not distant clashes.
Prof Walter Straube of Munich writes that German soldiers fear French bullets but examinations of Mulhouse battles found French cartridges to be harmless. The bullet is copper and nickel with a very thin copper jacket, unlikely to be damaged or poisoned. Straube concludes the French infantry bullet may be regarded as humane according to German army surgeons experience.
Count Adrien Albert Marie de Mun, grandson of the marquis de Mun and a chamberlain to Napoleon III, died suddenly of heart failure in Bordeaux. He leaves three sons in the French army and was born in 1841.
The Democratic caucus completed the war tax bill, projecting 108 million dollars in new revenue. Chairman Simmons said the Finance Committee would report today and debate should end within the week. Main burdens fall on rectified spirits dealers with beer at 1.75 per barrel and spirits at 6 cents per gallon. Gasoline tax removed. broker tax scrapped. bank capital surplus cut to one dollar per thousand. Pullman tickets taxed at one cent. wines unchanged. tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes taxed with a proposed graduated rate on cigarettes. proprietary medicines and perfumes taxed as Spanish war law. chewing gum taxed four cents per dollar package.
Mrs Thomas Nelson Page arrives in Rome from England while Mrs Winston Churchill gives birth in London. In Newport R I State Senator Beekman named Republican candidate for governor. Moonshiners battle with revenue officers near Jellico Tenn two officers killed three moonshiners wounded. Interstate Commerce Commission to reopen Rock Island Pere Marquette probe. Louis D Brandeis to be chief prosecutor.
Arthur C. Howard was arrested by Post Office Inspectors in Philadelphia on charges of mail fraud tied to the Storey Cotton company. After a preliminary hearing he was held on $7,500 bail. Government says the firm took 7,000,000 legally from the public in 1805. Six firm members were previously arrested and sentenced.
New York reports 412 first class 462 second and 370 steerage passengers aboard the Holland American liner Ryndam from Rotterdam. Among them are Karl Muck and Mrs Muck, Alfred Herts, Otto Roth, the Hon Charles Nagel, with others noted among the German American returnees. The day also notes racing to fire in New York leaving Hodgins dead and King fatally injured. Reserve banks may open Oct 15 per Treasury plans. San Jose reports sculptor John Van Rensselaer dead of heart disease. Mrs Thomas Hardwick narrowly escapes death in Rock Creek park in an electric car crash. France absorbs war costs of about 7 million daily with 60 days total around 420 million.
London reports a British expeditionary force has entered Antwerp via Ghent, said to consist mainly of artillery and naval detachments. The bombardment of Antwerp by German shells continues, causing fires, destruction, and civilian casualties among old, young, and soldiers. Six Zeppelins drop bombs as residents flee and hospitals evacuate, while King Albert calls men aged 18 to 32 to join for the war's duration.
Three Cunard ships with Canadian troops are anchored in Bonthampton awaiting movement to the next stage of transport. Other vessels carrying Dominion soldiers are expected shortly as local officers and steamship officials organize and supervise the troop embarkation. The arrival is greeted with enthusiasm and a hearty welcome planned for the Canadians.
A Petrograd dispatch to Havas from Petrograd reports Russia declined Persia's request to withdraw troops from Azerbaijan and northwest Persia. The article says Russia will protect foreign interests with its continued occupation and has no desire to seize Persian territory.
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