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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
3
Paris reports allied advances near Albert and Arras amid the western front fighting in the Aisne theater. Berlin claims German gains, with rumors of a great northern victory and cautious casualty tallies as Russian forces strike in Poland and Galicia.
London reports the French have repulsed German attacks near Roye and resumed the offensive at several points. On the left wing near Arras the battle is in full swing as Allied efforts to envelop the German right resume. The French column from Roye to Arras is moving east against German positions.
Correspondent reports a marked shift in mood across German newspapers at Rotterdam on October 2. The tone is hopeful and suggests a welcoming air toward potential shifts, with articles signaling readiness for notable changes in policy or situation.
The Official Press Bureau reports airships and aeroplanes patrolled east of the Straits of Dover during a naval move. Airships maintained long patrols between the French and English coasts, a temporary Ostend seaplane base operated with Belgian help, and seaplanes patrolled to the English coast, making enemy ships visible from far away.
Washington reports Italy and Roumania weighing joining the allies in the war on Germany and Austria. Both powers have delayed action until battle outcomes favored one side, but now appear ready to join as Germany and Austria seem doomed to defeat.
A Bordeaux dispatch to Lloyd's agency says a French gunboat sank two German auxiliary ships, the Rhips and Itolo, using mitrailleuses. The report notes the Potsdam, a Hollad-American line steamship, departed New York on September 22 with cabin passengers aboard.
Manila dispatch reports two German cruisers approaching to battle the converted Himalaya and Empress of Russia with one unknown British warship outside Corregidor. The steerage passengers bound for Rotterdam were brought in today by a British vessel.
German assault on Antwerp outer fortifications failed as Belgian counter attacks continued for two days. Reports say Belgian forts suffered little damage while German losses were heavy at Wavre and St Catherine. Germany claimed to have silenced two forts and captured thirty Allied aircraft.
Private reports from Vienna indicate growing alarm over cholera in the Austrian capital. Military authorities are said to be making preparations to defend Vienna against potential attacks as the disease spreads.
Bordeaux reports French minister of finance Alexandre Ribot informed the cabinet that the financial situation on October 1 was entirely satisfactory and that no new public loan would be needed.
Daily Telegraph Petograd correspondent cites estimates of up to 20000 German dead carried from the Niemen after a failed crossing. In the Sredniki fight riverbank losses noted with about 8000 Germans said to have died. Czar departs Petrograd for the front as Poincare headed from Bordeaux. three monarchs and the French president join the front lines.
A Rome dispatch says Il Vilo toria published a special edition claiming a rumor circulates that Italian sailors were landed at Avlona on Friday. If true, Italy has taken action that will almost certainly involve her.
Antwerp dispatch reports German forces repulsed by Belgian defense. Germans asked for a two hour armistice to bury their dead, but Belgians refused. Belgians destroyed bridges over the River Nethe and Germans failed to rebuild them.
Berlin announces German right wing gains in the Argonne while fighting rages along the Oise and Meuse fronts. St Quentin Roye and Lassigny now in German hands with 240000 prisoners reported. Allied withdrawal described as tactical, not a rout.
London reports Russian forces moving across Hungary south of the Austrian frontier. Cossacks seize Hoszumezee, cross rivers, and cut the Lemberg Budapest line near Lagavar. Cracow, Breslau area sees continued pressure. Tarnow reported captured and nearing Cracow. The czar is said to be in the field as armies assemble for major maneuvers.
Berlin reports the capture of three Antwerp forts Lierre Waelhem and Koenigshoudt with their adjoining redoubts and thirty guns. The breach in the outer circle makes an assault on the inner ring and the town feasible.
In a vintage southern hotel an elevator mechanism failed trapping six men between floors for three hours. While awaiting rescue they shared stories and discussion, and a salesman urged Sam the elevator operator to sing Dixie, but Sam admitted he cannot sing a tune.
A primary class lesson on natural versus man made wonders prompts a girl to answer that the most wonderful achievement is a living for one’s family amid high living costs. The remark captures a child’s simple view of economic struggle.
A minister wife describes coffee addiction during nurse training and how switching to Postum improved her health. She notes bilious attacks subsided after a year of using Postum and credits clearer thinking and steadier nerves. The advertisement promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. There’s a Reason for Postum sold by grocers.
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