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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1914
Page
2
Reported from the front describes Russian forces entering Warsaw area, with bombardment at Fortifications 40 miles northwest. A German Zeppelin attack near Navolowgiewsk killed three soldiers and wounded others as Polish defense concentrates around the fortress 20 miles north.
The article reports that Allied forces, heavily reinforced, withdrew from St Quentin in the face of German bombardment to save the town. It notes German positions on surrounding hills and mentions Allied and enemy movements, with references to General von Klur and others and a general retreat toward fortified lines as bombardment intensifies.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for headache biliousness and indigestion. It extols cleansing the stomach liver and bowels while promising quick relief and peaceful sleep. It urges readers to buy a box from any drug store to ensure healthy liver and bowels.
Readable fragments describe nurses and doctors in retreat near a hospital. Protests mention Protestant pastors and a priest, with scattered references to Red Cross rules and patient handling amid chaotic conditions.
Paris dispatches report September 23 heavy combats near Svernik and Mitrovitza with violence continuing. Front developments deemed unimportant. reassurances cite Serbian troops holding key towns despite losses. General Hogsoviteh cited as refusing to abandon claimed lands amid World War II era confusion.
Washington reports delays in German mail shipments as representatives of a question committee led by Representative Mass of New York press Germany on several quitions. The administrators indicate the holdup is tied to transit issues affecting communications.
A London paper notes German hospitals and surgeons aid amid patient suffering while front towers and Rheims cathedral suffer minor damage. British reports claim German basing and Dutch ships bound for Rotterdam diverted to British works. Pope controversy erupts as telegrams discuss the Rhine cathedral strike and allied bombardments.
A damaged report quotes a Boer general predicting a long war with the Cerhany army described as the finest. The general notes allies will hear more as campaigns continue.
Fragmentary OCR describes bombs dropped on Paris with chaotic detail. Mentions Avonte Han Mra der and Chaillot area, ambassador reactions, shattered windows and wind damage. Report references a supposed aerial warrior and various unclear names.
Fragmentary dispatch describes European nations planning a film exhibition with Germany facing criticism for wartime portrayal. References to Sweden Norway France and Russia appear amid scattered phrases about censorship and propaganda.
Basel dispatch in Giornale D'Itant reports Switzerland refused a German request for permission to transport troops across Swiss territory. The note names Jose Hirwey and references military movement in Europe. No further details provided.
The dispatches describe ongoing German and Allied actions on multiple fronts. Reports cite night attacks and counterattacks near Arras and northern France, with mixed claims of progress and repulsion. Bombings reach Paris and Warsaw, while German troop movements into Russia are noted as significant but not fully clarified.
Descriptions of Bohemian troops held in the rear during a chaotic front line retreat. Reports note desertions to the Russians and unclear orders as authorities attempt to quell unrest and restore discipline, with regiments shifted and soldiers blamed for failures.
Report from Brussels dated Sept 28 describes Belgian forces surprising German troops in retreat near Mechelen and Malines. The dispatch notes disrupted front lines, German troop positions, and civilian casualties as Belgian units push forward toward Asse.
Government bacteriologists confirm presence of cholera among patients and staff in Vienna hospitals with thousands exposed. The announcement details mounting concern over the spread and calls for swift action.
Reports from London and Peking describe fourteen hour engagements near Tsingtau with Japanese casualties cited as killed and wounded while German forces bombarded coastal positions. Japanese units expected to have withdrawn with German forces flooding rail lines and coal mines prior to retreat.
Rome dispatch describes a leaf clover talisman given to Kaiser William I by a girl. The item, cherished by the monarch, later passed through the Schneider family and returned to the girl’s descendants via a courtesan's daughter. The tale spans years and a war era, highlighting a symbol of loyalty and memory.
Fragmentary notice mentions an event in September with a contact name and code 352. Details are unreadable but indicate a public or official notice format.
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