15 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
1
From The Hague reports say Russians capture Lemberg and begin occupation of Jaroslaw as they drive from Galicia. Vienna announces broader advances and troop movements following the engagement amid the war in Eastern Europe.
News from London and Paris reports German forces advancing toward the Belgian coast with Ghent and Ostend as objectives. Major French general Marcot is reported killed near Arras. Russian and Austrian maneuvers shift Galicia and Przemyśl zones as battles unfold along the Vistula and San rivers.
Dispatches report the British ambassador asked women to leave the Constantinople embassy on Monday. The ambassador declined to deny or verify the claim when questioned.
New York City reports German forces are pushing to encircle Allied troops in western Belgium and northwestern France. The drive aims to trap 150,000 French British and Belgian soldiers, driving them to the sea or forcing surrender, with lines extending toward Boulogne and Ghent while-Holland blocks northward retreat. Concurrent Russian-Polish fighting signals a broader German offensive on the Eastern front.
London reports the Belgian government has moved its headquarters to Havre. King Albert remains at the army’s head with the war ministers and cabinet members escorted by other officials and diplomats as the government reorganizes amid mounting coastal city threats.
German forces advance across northern Belgium after capturing Ghent and moving toward Bruges and Ostend. Refugees flee Ostend as French and Allied units counter while Berlin eyes coastal ports and potential air attacks on Britain. The Aisne fighting continues with French gains near Arras and Albert as German redeployments shift front lines.
Berlin reports from German headquarters dated October 13 describe fierce combat in the Argonne region with two hill lines in northern France. Violent enemy attacks east of Soissons are said to have been repulsed while French troops fight in dense undergrowth using siege guns against forts.
London reports via Marconi that 40,000 Russians were killed or wounded near Przemysl in Vi enna dispatch. Belgian prisoners interned in Holland estimate 20,000 Belgians still held and W ver of war casualties cited from German actions.
American consul Johnson in Ostend said British interests were handed to him and that the British consul would depart for England. He indicated rapid German approach from Antwerp, communication with Ghent cut since yesterday, and beliefs Ghent and Bruges may be captured.
A Jewish noncommissioned officer named Miller is recommended by General Rennenkaimpff for decoration with a high class of the Order of St George for conspicuous bravery in the East Prussia campaign. Miller volunteered at the war’s start, became a commissioned officer in a Cossack regiment, and led feats including capturing a German armored automobile, seizing a supply train, and obtaining German force details while near Buwalki.
Lisbon reports that the German minister to Portugal and other Germans in Lisbon plan to depart for Madrid. Cabinet meetings and talks among Portuguese leaders and the president have led to a Congress convocation on October 15 to vote on mobilizing Portuguese troops.
London report by John McCutcheon describes a ten day Western Front tour. He notes heavy artillery south of Laon with hundreds of unburied dead, constant trench smoke, and observation balloons over German positions. He recounts flying with Ingold in a German plane, seeing forts at Maubeuge, and hearing bombardment of Antwerp.
Boston completes a stunning display at Fenway Park defeating the Philadelphia Americans 3 to 0 to clinch the world series. From mid July Boston rose from last place to crown champions, outplaying Connie Mack’s club with speed and teamwork.
A report from General Bissay and Governor Maytoren describes Mexican forces and Yaqui units near the border at Douglas and Nogales. Troops are stationed with about 1000 yards separation as authorities order border patrols and restrict crossings amid ongoing mobilization and safety concerns.
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