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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
1
A long range duel continues at Namur as French officers aid the defense. German moves push near Louvain Diest and Mechlin with rapidity. Reports describe battles around Brussels Charleroi Namur and Antw erp with losses on all sides and shifting front lines.
A London dispatch says German forces in northern France have advanced from Tournai past Courtrai to Cambrai and Le Cateau. If continued, the movement could force the entire French coastline to Dieppe and push back Allied forces.
Dispatches from Copenhagen report trains from Koenigsburg to Berlin crowded with fugitives fleeing as the Russian advance nears the German city. Citizens were urged to leave by military authorities amid the crisis.
Paris reports the siege of Paris is being prepared with freight trains loaded in agricultural districts to move supplies to storehouses in the capital. The mobilization signals a major effort to sustain the city under looming threat.
A report from St. Petersburg dated August 27 says Russian forces are advancing into Prussia and have reportedly captured the city of Tilsit as Germans flee, with Russian infantry moving into more towns.
Wireless Berlin messages report Namur forts fallen after French attack on the Crown Prince’s army. French forces repulsed with strong defence. Upper Alsace reportedly free except near Colmar.
A naval battle is believed to have occurred off Cape Henlopen Delaware. At about 2 a.m. heavy cannon fire was heard until dawn and at 5 a.m. flares or flames were visible as wreckage drifted ashore.
Britain dispatched a strong naval contingent to Ostend, landing several hundred marines in the city and surrounding district to block German base establishment. Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons placed full wartime responsibility on the German government.
Berlin sources announce a complete victory over the Allies in Belgium as of August 27, framing it as a decisive war turn.
Prime Minister Asquith praised British troops in the Commons saying they fought splendidly against a superior force. He added their general position in the impending battle was satisfactory.
Tonight at 11 o clock a farewell dance will be tendered to the soldier boys leaving on Friday. The Dreamland theatre has been donated for the occasion and admission is free. Every lady in town is expected to be present and give first choice to the lads, some of whom may be attending for the last time.
Britain plans a strong expeditionary force to Ostend to attack the German right wing from the rear. Currently 5,000 British marines are stationed in Ostend as part of the operation.
Paris reports that every bridge over the Meuse has been burned by French forces. This leaves the German army no retreat across the river and they must launch a major assault to press toward Lille.
Paris reports an estimate of German casualties totaling 60,000 in a three day engagement near Charleroi. The figure highlights the heavy costs of the battle as Allied forces push forward.
The German cruiser Magdenburg lost 102 crew members including the captain in a running engagement with Russian warships that dashed from the Gulf of Bothnia. Twenty one men were wounded in the clash.
London reports an engagement between Allied troops and German forces near Cambrai, about 90 miles from Paris. Heavy losses occurred on both sides with the brunt borne by two British cavalry divisions including the reserve guard and the British Second Army corps.
St. Petersburg reports two Russian armies advancing rapidly from east to southeast through Galacia and assaulting Lemburg, the fortified capital of an Austrian province.
Paris Aug 28 German forces sweep Longwy and advance through Luxembourg toward the Gap of Treves. The Saar army under Crown Prince Ruprecht joins the Moselle army led by Imperial Crown Prince Frederick William as they overwhelm French outposts in a rapid offensive.
Italian troops mass along the Adige river north of Verona as Austrian forces gather near Trieste. Reports say the situation is grave and Austria orders Italian correspondents to leave Austria.
Field Marshal French stated he will telegraph casualty details immediately. He indicated he cannot send full information before now due to the fall of details and transmission difficulties.
In the commons today Sir Edward Grey stated that the sole German demand on Britain was for Britain to secure the neutrality of France if Germany should go to war with Russia.
Berlin reports the British forces retreated across the Samious river after a stout defense against vastly superior German numbers. General Von Kluk pursues in an attempt to surround the retreating troops.
An advance guard of the German army pushes on into France beyond Lille and moves southward toward Paris as of August 28 from London.
Paris reports the fall of Longwy after a defense lasting over three weeks. German cavalry crossed the Chiers and advance toward Verdun and Sedan where a large French force with its strongest artillery awaits between those cities.
Telegrams from Sines of Battle describe Austria declaring war on Belgium, Russian forces advancing toward Germany, heavy fighting near Tonnerre with German gains at Valenciennes, British actions near Mons, a German advance toward Paris, and Allied positions in France. Reports also note a British cruiser sinking an Austrian destroyer near Corfu and ongoing mysteries at Namur and Liege.
Free goods imported 2066 dollars dutable goods imported 54450 total importations 37416 duty collected 10084.15 bank deposit 10034.15 Collector of Customs H H Extrorr reports figures for the Board of Trade statistics covering June 11 1918 to June 1 1914 with the listed monetary amounts.
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