24 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
1
Broadway Christian church will hold special services next Sunday with a morning sermon by the pastor and an afternoon program. The morning service will feature special music from the choir and a fifty-voice men's chorus assisting the worship.
German wireless from Sayville reports a decisive victory northeast of Didenhofen near Metz over five French corps. Verdun retreat cut off, French troops routed and pursued with prisoners taken.
Terre Haute Ind Aug 24 John E Lamb former U S congressman and longtime Democratic activist died at his home after an extended illness He was 62 and survived by his widow and son He had been selected by President Wilson for ambassadorship to Mexico and had served as United States district attorney in 1885 He collapsed after a fall from a second story window and suffered spinal concussion Funeral services set for 8 30 am at home and 9 am at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery
London reports the first Allied line has been breached by German forces forcing withdrawals to original positions on the French frontier. The press bureau notes Serb victories along the Drina river and lists captures, including officers, as the war office announces the breakthrough and strategic withdrawals.
Paris reports the length of battle line eight increased as French forces press the offensive from Moselle to Mons. The pat. says the French are now offensive and the battle is raging this afternoon.
A fragmentary wartime note claims Pont A Moisson was occupied and then reoccupied as German forces faced retreat. The report references a war office source and mentions a Sunday reoccupation claim amid ongoing fighting.
The passage notes island and peninsula residents outliving mainland dwellers while asserting pride in having money, men, opportunity, and everything except the nerve to launch a local merchant marine.
Reporter Carl Von Wiegand describes Maastricht as a gateway to the Belgian war front where hundreds of refugees cross the neutral border with nothing but their clothes. Dutch Red Cross camps struggle to provide food and relief to men women and children who fled Belgian homes before the German advance.
Paris reports act of defense as Allied forces hold back German war machine. After three days battle, fronts see partial wall damage quickly repaired by reinforcements. German infantry fail to pierce dense shell and machine gun fire though battles rage with high casualties across three armies.
A local shop specializes in picture framing with guidance on mats and frames. Services include retouching, cleaning, and repair of old pictures. All work is guaranteed.
Wilt Baker faced preliminary trial in Mayor's Court on assault with intent to commit a crime against a minor. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the circuit court for further proceedings. The alleged offense occurred a day last week.
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