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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
3
An ominous silence shrouds reports from the front as Russian forces appear to be advancing. Analysts note a tense lull lasting two days over recent clashes, with no clear propaganda or casualty figures released by authorities.
An official Paris statement issued at midnight says since the previous day the Allies have not engaged the enemy. German forces are reported in the Compions region about 34 miles north east of Paris.
A British officer from Compiegne says Germans were repeatedly repulsed on Wednesday with heavy losses as they attacked on multiple fronts. French aeroplanes patrol over Paris to deter further German air raids while food is sent from the capital. In London recruitment rush continues with 80,000 men ready. 20,000 enlisted in a day as Kitchener’s second army forms amid clergy exhortations to sermons on the need to recruit.
Trograd reports Lemberg Galicia with 170,000 population surrendered to Russia. Austrian losses in Eastern Galicia include 4,000 prisoners and many killed. Russians claim 70,000 prisoners and 100 guns taken in ten days as German forces face brutal, repeated infantry assaults. Corporal from Connaught Rangers recounts high German casualties and limited British losses in a Belgian theater.
President Wilson plans to ask Congress to pass a taxation bill raising about 2,000,000 annually. Funds would aid efforts to preserve American neutrality and relieve hardships from the war. The United States would continue allowing belligerents to send messages via wireless through coded channels.
Lady Raymond West reports in England that a cavalry commander's unit nearly annihilated a German regiment in Liege night operations. The commander, misled by a false report, shot himself to avoid the Kaiser's anger. The British Navy is actively engaging German ships as the alert continues.
London dispatches state seven German destroyers and torpedo boats reached Kiel in damaged condition. Additional ships were said wrecked near the canal. A British submarine recovered a wrecked airplane afloat in the North Sea fifty miles from Harwich. the pilot and mechanic were saved.
Seven hundred men of the North Baltayt Regiment of the Ulster Volunteers enlisted in Lord Kitchener's army in London today. They paraded through the streets amid great enthusiasm. Sir Edward Carson addressed the volunteers saying they would prove themselves in the day of trial on Irish men and Ulstermen.
Many men from the Ger aldton District were disappointed at not being included in the Expedition ary Fore. Still, men will shortly be called for and there will be room for more than have been. Funds toward the cause have been received from the employees of Cantelo's Model Bakery.
The Durban Chamber of Commerce passed three resolutions urging special taxation to support the British navy, highlighting domestic support for naval strength amid international tensions. The report also notes German ambassador Count Bernstorff’s attempts to involve the U.S. in a neutrality dispute with Britain.
Perth reports a maritime inquiry into the grounding of the Bullarrs near Bedout Island and Port Hedland. On August 9 3 the court found the master of the vessel reprimanded and ordered payment of the proceedings costs.
The Geraldin British Football Association cup final at Queens Park ends with Thistle defeating Moonyoonooks 2 to nil. Wilson and Houghton score for Thistle as Moonyoonooks restricts their attack amid strong defences. A social gathering at Freemasons Hotel follows.
In the afternoon Hallways defeated Rovers with a score of 8 4 to 6 9. Prominent players for Hallways included Evonson Doran O Byree and Stowe. For Rovers key players were Wilcoo Creep Fathers and Shepheard.
On Wednesday after a mooe last the Muthodind Church witnessed the marriage of Miss EM. Brand of the Irwin to Mr Forrest Morrell of Wacel. The event drew wide district interest with speakers including Rev L Jacots and Mrs W Clarkson. The reception featured toasts by Mrs Herbert and Sir KW Clarke and the couple departed amid well wishers.
The report notes the appointment of a new pope and references Benedict XV. It mentions the Church of England services at Christ Church on Trinity Sunday and details about confirmation classes, Salvation Army farewell for Captain Municed, and a local gifts sale opened by the mayor with charity and church choir events planned through the week.
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