12 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
1
German forces launch a major effort to breach Allied lines in Belgium. French critics acknowledge the move but say the channel ports remain German objectives for the operation.
The article reports Petrograd denying a German victory in East Prussia and claiming Russian forces achieved success, while Berlin and Paris note German pressure in Belgium and a volatile Argonne front. It also covers Turkish gains in Caucasus and British strategic views on the hundredth day of the war.
The Wanderer’s Return notes that Russian claims near Cracow are overstated. It argues Russia has not breached the German Austrian front in Poland and that Austria and Germany are reinforcing Galicia and Silesia as Cracow looms.
The item notes a cryptic quote from Jack Remington of St Paul as an opinion piece from the Pioneer Press suggesting Russia has gained nothing through clever wording.
Petrograd based Novoe Vremya reports a Japanese demand for a railroad concession in Shang Tung from Tsi Nan to the Yangtse. The Sheik-ul-Islam issues a call declaring Muslims fighting with the Allies as not soldiers but murderers liable to religious punishment. Hamburg physicians urge humane treatment for German civilian prisoners in England. Count von Reventlow notes German ports remain open to non contraband goods.
Delvan's comet has been visible for about a month and may still be seen in early evening or around 4 a.m. The naked eye view continues to mid November as it drifts lower, about 30 degrees above the horizon in the north and 30 degrees west by south of the Big Dipper. It appears hazy and 4-5 degrees long. With field glasses or telescope it is clearer.
Unofficial statewide returns from 59 of 61 counties indicate Johnson leads Burke for the U S Senate by about 3 500 votes with Burke at 42 982 and Johnson at 46 443. Governor Byrne leads with 47 469 to McCarter 33 954 and Richards 8 901. County results show near parity between Byrne and Johnson on opposite tickets.
The Amsterdam Handelblad urges an urgent conference among Sweden Norway Denmark Holland and the United States as British and German mines close the North Sea to neutral trade. Famine is feared as navigation becomes nearly impossible, with the British naval order and German mines halting commerce.
Reported plans show U S troops to be pulled from Mexico as Carranza seeks to uphold pledges amid ongoing fighting near Mexico City. Villa and loyalists pose strong resistance in the capital region with heavy casualties and shifting command.
Fragmentary wartime note discusses Belgian labor continue stoppage under German control. It mentions Brussels and Belgium authorities, transport supply issues, and a call for Belgians to return to work to support wartime needs. References to Count Von and ambassadorial mentions imply diplomatic friction and occupation policies.
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