27 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
War front silent as Zeppelins bomb Antwerp. French frontier battle believed ongoing. Airships menace residents, trigger protests as authorities manage nine hundred homes amid the disruption.
Reports from Vienna and London depict competing claims of victory. Austrians say Krasnik battle ended in Austrian success with Russian retreat toward Lublin, while Russians allege gains across eastern and southern Prussia. Brussels and Antwerp see Zeppelin bombings and Belgian resistance.
Paris war office reports a new battle between Maubeuge and Donon with Meuse troops withdrawing from Alsace to ensure victory. French British forces hold Civet front, with Joffre reestablishing the line as Lorraine and the Ardennes drive forward. Kaiser's uncle among the slain as Allied forces press on with Belgian and English aid. Russians push into East Prussia amid German cavalry activity near Lille and Douai.
A Russian embassy dispatch from New York reports August battles in East Prussia with Russian forces seizing rolling stock, stores, and treasury in Lyk, repulsing a three-corps German assault at Guminnen, and capturing Goldap Arna Soldo and Neidenburg while Germans retreat toward the north.
Washington reports an acute Balkan situation as officials warn Turkey could enter the European war, prompting high level scrutiny from American authorities. The note indicates potential broad involvement in the general conflict across the Balkans and beyond.
Dispatches say Turkey has not yet explained the entry of German cruisers Goeben and Breslau into the Dardanelles. German crews remain aboard as Britain France and Russia demand repatriation. Turkish mobilization alarms Greece and Bulgaria under martial law as Italy rereads its own mobilization in light of Turkey’s activity.
London reports secretary of state for war Klail Kitchen er warned in a Lords gathering that Britain may endure a long war, noting four fifths of about 3000 British casualties in Belgium occurred during retreat. Details on Namur remain unclear and fighting continues on multiple fronts.
Antwerp dispatches report a massive clash along a twenty mile front from Namur to Charleroi as German forces press the allied line through Belgium. Ancient sites and Namur citadel figure in the siege as cannons fire and shrapnel bursts ring the Meuse valley.
Chicago Wheat futures climbed as speculative buying intensified on European war fears. December wheat traded around $1.15 and May delivery about $1.2138, with an overall rise of several cents from the previous close. Public buyers increased activity amid European tensions and ongoing trade resumption.
Vienna reports Austria may declare war on Japan as Moscow and Berlin move to join the German fleet at Tsing Tau. Japan threatens escalation with a German port of Kiao Chow under siege as tensions rise across East Asia and Europe.
The June 30 call shows deposits in National banks in South Dakota at 31.59 million. Combined with state bank totals released earlier, total deposits in all banks in the state stood at 89.56 million.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday in South Dakota with warmer conditions. Frost is likely in the extreme eastern portion tonight.
The South Dakota tax commission reports a one mill levy on the dollar of valuation for state purposes this year. Estimated income of 1,221,277 plus 461,750 from miscellaneous receipts fund state operations totaling 1,868,897 in appropriations and 53,650 continuing appropriations. The plan leaves 624,454 to cover extraordinary expenses and potential emergencies, aiming to clear outstanding revenue warrants and debts. The levy mirrors last year and comes after debate over higher levies. pre-commission practice was three to four mills.
Nearly 1,500 Americans stranded in Europe at the outbreak of war arrive in New York aboard the Oscar N from Copenhagen and the Tadérmina from Naples. Passengers recount hardships and naval diversions as British warships pause the Taormina near the Strait of Gibraltar.
A collision between the steel passenger steamer Admiral Sampson and the Princess Victoria at Point No Point near Seattle sank the Admiral Sampson, killing ten people. The Victoria, bound for Seattle, assisted and the Admiral Watson was nearby. heavy fog and misjudgment were blamed.
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