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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
1
Brussels dispatch reports German forces pushing through central Belgium with Liege left behind. Maastricht reports hours of heavy cannonading near Tongres as the advance continues toward the Dutch border.
London dispatch reports fifty five thousand French troops defeated at Muelhausen as the German army advances through Belgium. Paris and Brussels confirm forts at Liege intact and a German retirement trend. U S fleet ordered north to Virginia waters and potential actions in the Atlantic.
The narrative describes German forces at Longwy demanding surrender, the sinking of the U15 submarine after a cruiser Birmingham blunted its periscope, and Kaiser's staff miscalculations as Belgium and Liege operations stall. It also notes espionage exposure in Liege and a Milwaukee arrest tied to a hoboes theft gang with further flight from Woonsocket.
A table listing distances between major European cities reveals the vast geographic scope of the conflict. The figures underscore the logistical challenges facing generals directing land sea and air operations across multiple fronts.
Brussels dispatch reports that Germanys carefully formed plans in Belgium have miscarried amid uncertainty. The article notes mounting difficulties and shifts in the wartime diplomatic situation as Brussels assesses the impact.
Three men including Shorty McGrath Harry Reeves and Walter Trimbee escaped from Woonsocket jail last night authorities report Sheriff John F Berry believes they aided by hoboes The escape follows McGrath being sent to a state penitentiary after confessing to breaking into a Woonsocket hardware store and stealing a flashlight and revolver He is described as of small stature and partly Crow Indian heritage.
The United States government and the New York New Haven Hartford rail road company reached a peaceful dissolution of the New Haven system in a meeting of directors. The agreement renews the original terms with changes on the Boston & Maine stock, following stockholders vote on April 21, 1914. President Hustis resigned as director to become president of the Boston & Maine. Elliott elected New Haven president. John H. Billard resigned.
Court orders three competing firms to receiveership as an alternative to dissolve the Harvester Trust monopoly in a government suit. The decision signals potential breakup to restore competition among producers and distributors.
Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker conceded defeat in the Ohio Republican primary for the U S Senate. He telegraphed congratulations to Warren G. Harding of Marion, the successful candidate.
Chicago report states International Harvester Company plans to appeal after a district court ruled it a monopoly in restraint of interstate and foreign trade and ordered dissolution. The ruling threatens receivership unless a dissolution plan is proposed or an appeal is pursued within the specified deadlines.
American embassies abroad will charter ships to evacuate and return U.S. citizens, with coordinated relief and safety arrangements. State Department officials expect rapid mobilization to repatriate civilians amid mounting international tensions.
In Washington, Representative Moses of West Virginia introduced a bill to appropriate forty million dollars to buy ocean-going ships to carry American trade. The ships would be auxiliary vessels for the navy. Separately, Representative Howard of Georgia introduced a cost of living resolution noting price increases due to the European war.
Weather outlook shows cooler temperatures in the east by night and Thursday. Expect gradual cooling and lower nighttime temperatures across the state with the heaviest drop in eastern areas.
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