28 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
The Brussels capital falls under German control as Liege and Tirlemont defenses falter. Belgian rear guards harass the invaders while civilians flee to shelters. German troops guard stations, requisition supplies, and impose strict night curfews and hostages to enforce order.
Ostend reports German forces in Brussels driving civilians and regional evacuees toward the city outskirts. I left Brussels at 10 o clock Wednesday night as streets filled with anxious residents surrounding gun shops seeking weapons to defend the capital amid advancing invaders.
The article argues Portugal's involvement in the great war matters more than expected. With colonies spanning 9000000 people over vast territories, seizure by Germany or Austria would threaten vast imperial holdings. The English alliance guarantees Portugal’s territorial permanence and influence.
Colonel Folque sought a volunteer for a near suicidal mission after his son left the Polytechnic. Vincent Folque, the lieutenant and sole son, stepped forward and was chosen. A few hours later he was mortally wounded in the assignment to his father’s regiment.
A Paris dispatch reports the French council of ministers approved renaming Rue d Allemage to Rue de Jean Jaures and Rue Berlin to Rue de Liege. This act links street names to historic figures and places in the capital’s urban plan.
A Berlin wireless message quotes the German emperor addressing the First Regiment of Foot Guards. He vows the sword shall be drawn to guarantee victory and honor, renewing the royal oath as the war unfolds. The speech frames faith in God and historic glory as the army vows to defend the flag.
International News Service in London argues more than half the world by land sea and population is touched by the great war. It lists empires and colonies under British, Russian, French, German and Belgian control, notes Africa’s potential redrawing, and envisions postwar influence over Congo Free State, Sahara, Nile, and South Africa, with Holland and Dutch possessions looming in global terms.
Geneve mime Favre Schwarz of Basel, a Swiss social figure married to Alsace wealth, was executed after a court martial for attempting to blow a railroad spur. Found guilty, she cried Vive La France as the firing squad condemned her, a spectacle noted in Basel Berlin society circles.
Fragmentary lines hint at a discussion of value and adequacy in work and wages. The text suggests a claim that an ideal construct or system remains unattained until someone designs a workable model for full-time wages. No clear individuals or organizations are named.
A Des Moines meeting of about 100 tracers and butchers at Kirkwood hotel debated high living costs. B S Chase, a top Iowa grocer, blamed manipulation for price rises and predicted a soon slump, urging cooperation of merchants and consumers for a possible solution.
Chuck Burge former Ames football star was removed from St. Louke’s hospital to his Mount Vernon home after a motorcycle crash. He had been unconscious most of the time and expects to leave soon for California where he has a place on the faculty of the State Agricultural College.
Donald Mullen junior, son of James Mullen, died after a brief illness linked to hydrophobia. The boy was bitten months earlier by a dog. wound healed and illness developed recently. He was taken to Iowa City for treatment but could not be saved.
Denison Peter Gor and H Mitch ell living near Mapleton were arrested at Charter Oak by Deputy Game Warden Polthast while selling fish from an automobile. They were each fined ten dollars plus costs totaling forty six dollars. The fish were seized from the Little Sioux near Smithland.
Two young men were seriously injured when a small acetylene gas charging tank exploded while they worked over it on the Oscar Erickson farm east of Stratford. The blast caused serious injuries to both men as they toiled near the tank.
Logan residents recount a threshing accident when their engine and separator crashed through a county bridge four miles south of Logan, narrowly saving the crew including Henry Dungan from serious harm. The four men escaped unharmed as the machine plunged into the creek below.
Have Building Room, Wankon. This city has enjoyed an unprecedented building boom during the past year. The new business buildings represent over $22,000 in value, residences over $4,000, and street improvements in excess of $75,000.
Sioux Rapids N A Marvin of Isle Grove, a Northwestern brakeman, fell from the cars here and was badly injured. This was his first trip out.
Denison residents attended a fall festival organized by the German community. The Denison band provided music throughout the day and a variety of sports games drew participants and spectators.
A 75 year old man named Thomas Jopgen died instantly when he leaped before a moving freight train in an apparent suicide attempt on the Atlantic track. Investigators are reviewing the incident as a self inflicted fatality.
Greene voters approved bonds totaling 84,500 for a two story brick addition to the East High School. The measure passed at a special election, authorizing construction funding for the new wing and related facilities.
Cedar Rapids reports a seven passenger touring car valued at $30 seized by F W Pollock. Pollock was a local man robbed when the thief fled along a road near town. Officers pursued in another car and fired shots but the thief escaped.
A vehicle collision near Le Mara slonn Warner aged 33 was killed and Peter Booner sustained serious injuries when the car struck another object, the machine then overturned. The details are sparse due to damaged text.
Near Red Oak, Roy Clark, a farm hand, allegedly killed Mr. and Mrs. Bell after rejecting a request to take a daughter for a ride. He then shot at the couple’s three daughters and tried to shoot himself. Neighbors intervened as the family woke to the attack and the suspect fled to the yard.
Webster City officials deny a carnival license despite the Brundage company advertising a clean, compliant show. Mayor Valentine and city leaders say carnivals bring unwanted influence, opting to proceed without the event. The Brundage troupe travels on a thirty-car special train and promotes its slogan We Comply with the Pure Show Laws.
Estate of Henning M Schmidt sold a quarter section with improvements near the village for 275 dollars per acre and a 40 acre tract across the road for 200 dollars per acre. E P Wallace through Wallace heirs sold the old home farm of 358 acres between Battle Greek and Holstein for 50000 dollars to B N Campbell and Jed Campbell.
A four weeks' threshing crew labored on a single Iowa farm near here. They finished 580 acres of wheat on the Co B Kiick farm. The wheat yielded an average of 28 bushels per acre.
Fort Dodge man Zorn aged 36 died after contact with a trolley wire on a transfer track used by Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern and M and St L railroads. He was single and lived in Fort Dodge.
C Bennett, editor and publisher of the Carlisle Optimist, filed a petition in federal court seeking admission to bankruptcy. He lists assets of 1,709.59 and liabilities of 3,679.42. The filing places Carlisle on the financial records amid Des Moines and Jasper references.
A substantial improvement will be made to the Catholic parish at St Anthony Marshall county by building a new rectory costing 5000 dollars. Work will begin next month.
Fatls M Bilderbeck assumes leadership of the Thornton Enid He was formerly editor of the Ha tom Glote but of fate hag teen at Igatle and Wichita Kansas.
Algonatowa announces Harold Quarton, son of Judge Quarton of Algona, has been named vice consul in Berlin. He reportedly passed the state examination about two years ago.
More than 160 delegates from thirty five lodges across the state attended the special session of the 10 B grand lodge at Winterset. Over 100 were conferred degrees during the gathering.
In Denison an unknown woman stabbed a Negro man in the Milwaukee coal yards at Manila, killing him instantly. Bloodhounds from Manning were used in an unsuccessful search for the assailant.
A Townsend family reunion gathering of descendants took place at B. Jones farm south of Tabor. More than sixty attendees participated and it was decided to hold a reunion every year.
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