24 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
1
Front dispatch reports German forces advancing through the center while Allied units maneuver to bend the line. The piece notes a veterinary visit and the strategic movements around Von Kluck as part of the campaign.
Allies report strong reinforcements help German right wing and claim capture of Peronne north of Paris while turning movements threaten Von Kluck. Petrograd says Russians defeat Germans in East Prussia and pursue Austrian rear guard as Montenegrins seize Pratzko near Sarajevo amid shifting eastern war fronts.
London reports on the Aisne stalemate with allied efforts to outflank the German right wing and ongoing attacks. Russians push toward Przemysl in Galicia, claim encirclement progress, and occupy Wistok. Serbians report daily successes including Ljeubovia on the Drina. No sea battle details provided yet.
The roll of losses lists 2 200 officers and men on the Aboukir Hogue and Cressy with 1 067 accounted for and hope that trawlers and other vessels will bring in more survivors. Survivors landings in Holland raise internment questions as neutral hospitality may apply.
Secretary Daniels orders the Marconi wireless station at Siasconset Massachusetts closed tomorrow for failing to assure compliance with naval censorship. The action follows a wireless transmission from the British cruiser Bristol via the Siasconset station.
Turkish envoy Rustem Bey informed President Wilson he would leave the United States within a fortnight after rejecting changes to his critical interview. His departure follows a wave of diplomacy concerns sparked by comments on U S naval actions in Turkish waters and past abuses cited in the same period.
The War Office announces British troops under Brigadier General Barnardiston of the North China forces landed near Lapshan bazar to take part in movements against Tsing-Tau.
An official dispatch states the German cruiser Emden fired a few shells while passing Madras causing only slight damage. Madras, a British India seaport, is the seat of the Madras government and army headquarters.
In Jersey City a carboy holding ten gallons of nitric acid toppled in the Erie railroad station corridor near the Hudson Tunnel tube station. More than thirty people were overcome, with three in serious condition. Many others fainted or fell ill after inhaling fumes, while police prevented a panic.
Mrs. Goldie Pomeroy a young Garden City socialite knocked down a man named Joe Burton after he assaulted her and a friend Lizzie Kness. Burton, who was intoxicated, was fined and ordered to pay fines and costs totaling 15.75 dollars.
U S and Villa clash over Carranza’s presidency as Villa resists and Carranza orders defense. Talks aim to patch rift. October 1 convention serves as deadline. U S plans in Vera Cruz and arms embargo unchanged as Wilson pursues noninterference while Mexicans decide their fate.
General Villa telegraphed Carranza denouncing him as first chief of the constitutionalist army and announcing that neither Villa nor his delegates will attend the October 1 national convention in Mexico City. The dispute follows Carranza’s order to suspend rail service to northern lines while Obregon’s status remains in question.
The Big Palace of Maize and Grains in Mitchell prepares for the 1914 fall festival. Finishing touches under John Michels and William Kearney bring Dutch tile motifs, windmill and dike scenes, with tulips and Holland burghers across front friezes. A notable program by Signor Fran Ferilto and Mme Merle Tillitson will accompany vaudeville acts from Orpheum with crowds expected to break records despite weather and traffic challenges.
Fragmentary text shows Mexican political struggle with Obregon and Villa factions. Mentions not recognizing Carranza as first chief and a national convention planned for October in Mexico City. Weather notes follow with garbled lines.
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