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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
7
A British torpedo boat destroyer officer writes from the Heligoland engagement, saying the action was a massacre not a battle. He describes destroying German torpedo craft, the Mainz and Breslau losses, and the dramatic救 naval heroism including the Defender and submarine E-4 rescue. He notes heavy fighting, German ships felled, and British resolve.
Rhodes scholars from Canada and many from other regions enlist for military service with Allied forces. The Ottawa report notes that those presently at Oxford have signed on to serve in ongoing global conflict.
Five injured, one seriously, when elevated seating collapsed at Harrisburg fair. Telegraphed voyage reports from Waterman say Mrs. Richmond and Miss McFarlane are safe in New York after Europe trip. Miss Jane Duffy, daughter of a court clerk, drowned herself in the Illinois River. East St. Louis native John H. Romann leaves for Switzerland to resume lieutenant rank. Deputy agent B. J. Wootan shot by hoboes on Burlington right of way. Mason City cornerstone laid for Odd Fellows building with address by Warren C. Darnell. Springfield Governor honors Dunne requisition to return George F. Graham from Indianapolis over a confidence-game claim. Peoria wind and rain cause extensive damage including flooded electric plant and sunken boats. Chicago opera canceled due to European enlistments. some singers stay to help defend homeland. Bloomington warns of severe water famine due to drought. inland cities most affected. Chicago veteran Brig. Gen. Charles Tru man Hotchkiss dies at 82. long career with Civil War service and early telegraph ventures.
In Berlin last February the Crown Prince Frederick William confronted Sir Edward Goschen over spies during a formal embassy dinner. He accused Britain of espionage and claimed two spies were present, though Goschen insisted British attache reports were controlled and no spying occurred. The exchange shifted to talk of horses.
A report notes Spain has 20,000 rural villages without schools and many unreachable by road or rail. School attendance is voluntary, not compulsory, with seventy six percent of children illiterate across the country.
Kansas City Journal quotes two actors discussing their farewell tour. The exchange notes lukewarm reception and poor audience turnout, framing the tour as a disappointment for the company and its creative team.
A Georgia physician recounts his recovery using Grape-Nuts after a period of illness. He says two months in the mountains failed to help him, but two weeks on Grape-Nuts let him walk a mile and five weeks return to work. He urges others to try it and notes Postum Co. sponsorship and the familiar “There’s a Reason” slogan.
Mrs. Charles H. Anthony declares American fashion leadership as she sails to Europe with 15 trunks of gowns. A traveling Philadelphia sculptor says she travels unprotected only within the bounds of the American gentleman's protection. The Washington Star quotation contrasts American morals and dress with European views.
The speaker laments a mistaken identity with a wealthy cousin. The world offers a boost after nearing the peak, while the other party clarifies the mix up and denies personal fortune. The fragment hints at social mobility and mistaken associations in a concise, period voice.
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