19 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
1
In a rural tale set near a westward move, Dorsey and Cassidy clash over a Thanksgiving turkey. The pair duel with threats and splintered glass, until Salvation Army Lieutenant Dalrymple intervenes to halt the escalating feud outside a local express office.
An oblique, fragmented notice speaks of progress and gratitude during hardship. It mentions crops, divine blessings, and rising fortunes for the poor, while alluding to satirical foes like Cobwebs and Cabén Sias as early obstacles.
Reports from Constantinople claim the khedive of Egypt will leave the Turkish capital to command Ottoman operations against Egypt. He would be joined by a prince of Persia, with dispatches citing British warnings and calls for unity among Muslims to support Turkey.
A fragmentary account from the front reports heavy fighting along West Flanders with German forces driven back to the right bank and a small left bank sector evacuated. Further south the front lines near Ypres, Petrograd-dictated reports claim Allied successes against German positions while Austrian forces push toward the Trestle area amid fierce resistance.
The Prov ince of Posen declares a mobilization and imposes rules to deter unrest among residents. Diplomatic dispatches report Austrian and Serbian forces clashing as European powers tighten control. A Berlitz note mentions an aide to King George V captured in captivity.
General Barrargietsee coordinated with the Jags in attacking German forces at Kinwchau China. The meeting aimed to boost cooperation and press the advance against the enemy position in a limited engagement.
Chaos and rumor spread as a gunboat Niger was seen near Deal and Walmer harbor after a large explosion. Spectators watched from the front as boats from Deal and surrounding beaches responded to aid possible sinking sailors near a leaden tester going down the channel.
Foreign readers lament the siege of Port Arthur as scandalous Japanese cartoons and denunciations mock white men. Japanese papers claim Japan wins while Britain Russia and France bow to a German-guarded despot. German Teutons in the colony are moved to the west as troops and prison camps are mentioned amid convoy delays.
Allied forces hold off German attacks as mud and stiff resistance slow major offensives. British and French troops, with Prussian Guards in reserve, repelled German advances while German forces await decisive action amid harsh terrain and renewed pressure.
Arrangements completed at American Red Cross headquarters for the sailing of another Belgian relief ship the Norwegian steamer Thelma.
Italian naval authorities search the Adriatic for drifting Austrian mines blown loose by two recent windstorms. Only a few recovered so far.
News from France reports Field Marshal Earl Roberts died of pneumonia after a chill while visiting Indian troops. He had gone to greet the forces and fell ill, his age cited as the decisive factor in his failure to recover. Roberts was long regarded as Britain’s most popular military figure.
German assaults in the Ypres area falter as floods hinder progress against Belgian forces and British and French defenders. Stormy weather and shelling limit operations while both sides claim minor gains, including a few prisoner captures and repairs to positions.
Petrograd reports no official confirmation but says in East Prussia progress continues with five German outposts near Soldau not yet secured. Between the Vistula and Werthe Russian detachments push forward and Cracow is reported to have crossed the Schrres river and taken Tarsen. London dispatch notes loyalty acclaims and British Turkish war relation context. Americans respond to Queen Mary appeal for socks and belts for front line troops.
Russian forces claim to have driven Austrians from Tarnow Jaslo and Krosso in Galicia with Krosso reported as captured. Western fronts see fierce fighting near Dirmade and Tores with no decisive victories confirmed by Paris or London.
Dispatches describe Armenian volunteers ready to join the defense as Austro German offensives press in on the Carpathians and areas around Sanck and Kala. Reports note a siege at Preemytl being reestablished amid renewed campaigning, while Emperor Wittels returns to Kolmar with his staff as news from Basel reaches Geneva.
The Daily News reports the prime minister plans a new vote of credit to fund troops. The likely request is for a large sum of 125.6 million pounds, aiming to strengthen malice and military presence.
Allied forces advance toward Ostend as siege operations intensify amid renewed bombardment and troop movements. Command posts report intensified activity at the city’s approaches with substantial naval support in the harbor region.
The New Orleans booster delegation toured Meridian to Jackson on the Alabama Vicksburg line, where Jackson merchants and board of trade members warmly greeted them aboard the train. Mayors and local leaders praised ties between Louisiana and Mississippi while education officials noted rural schools progress and the Clarke County post office project advances.
In Tupelo Rube Swan a painter and paperhanger attempted to kill his wife after a divorce filing for neglect and cruelty. He shot himself through the heart, earlier abused his wife, fled the scene, and later died after shots and a self inflicted wound. Neighbors alerted police as the medical response followed.
A massive blaze in Greenwood wiped out the Posters O MEL plant and a seed shed, with losses estimated above 225000. One seed shed survived, and the plant may not reopen soon as authorities work to prevent spread and transfer remaining stock to other wells. Financial details mention 530000 coverage on the plant and seed in back of stock.
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