25 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
1
London reports Namur has fallen ending hopes for a quick war. England likely to mobilize all soldiers from Britain and colonies to halt the German advance in France. London experts say losses on both sides are appallingly high and will shock the world when released.
Neutral powers are informed of Austrian defeats along the Drina and atrocities alleged against Austrians. Servian forces claim the Austrians have suffered heavy losses and are in a semi-route as four regiments are reported practically annihilated.
Dr. Landus Brannon told how currency shortages and hotel refusals in England forced moves after leaving New York June 13. He traveled with a group of American physicians to London for a Congress of Surgeons to be held July 25 to August 1, and heard French hopes to retake Alsace Lorraine amid looming war.
London reports the Germans have captured Namur after heavy fortifications. The war bureau confirms the fall, but military experts deem the city’s fortifications extraordinary making the surrender surprising.
Vienna dispatch via Copenhagen reports Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria dying within hours after a illness, with confirmation from Vienna sources. The bulletin notes his condition has deteriorated and death is imminent.
Ostend dispatch reports heavy fighting on the outskirts of Ostend with Uhlans clashing with Belgian police. The scene sees many wounded being brought to Ostend by motor cars as the battle continues.
A Joliet Township High School flag sewn by pupils and teachers for Mrs Mary sitsive president of the local Daughters of Veterans is shown in Stillman Pharmacy window this week. The flag bears a list of domestic science faculty and a copy of the Star Spangled Banner. Mrs Sullivan plans to present the flag to Washington Gardner at the Army of the Republic encampment next week.
Cop pi Marcellius was brought to the central station after being unable to navigate due to heavy drinking yesterday forenoon. In police court this morning he told Judge Lumley he had no recollection of a large morning period, a sign of pronounced intoxication, and was fined three dollars plus costs.
The News notes the Chinese leased German base at Kiau Chau, located north of Shanghai in East Shantung on the Yellow Sea coast. It lies west of the Korean peninsula and due north of the Philippine Islands, with German control via a lease from China amid wartime attacks by Japan.
American League notes list Detroit and St Louis Philadelphia games with varied scores. Players Benz Walsh Schalk Cole Sweeney Johnson Ainsmith Agnew Schang Pennock Sehang Mitchel Shore Bresster Leverenz James. Second game features Cleveland Boston entries with multiple zero innings and scattered runs.
Weather causes postponements in two NL games with St Louis versus New York and Brooklyn against Cincinnati. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh matches also delayed as rain disrupts the schedule. Alexander and Dooin paired with Mamaux and Gibson noted in box scores.
Judge Cowlgh today virtually decided the Lockport sewer ordinance is valid. He sustained four of six points, reserving a complete opinion on property assessment, and found the detailing insufficient for the improvement. Mor rill Lord&ue for the city says amendments may be needed before proceeding.
Belgium royal palace targeted as German airship drops bombs over Antwerp. Zeppelin destroyed near Hemixem after fort defenses fire. crew of 25 captured. Citizens panicked as raids continue amid Russian invasion reports and rising European war activity.
Joe Botowic an employee of the red mill of the Illinois Stel Co reported for duty last night under the influence of liquor despite posted notices at the plant. He objected to being ordered home or to report later and was placed under arrest. Judge Lumley fined him three dollars plus costs in police court this morning.
The morning bulletin notes great electrical storms likely around September 5. A very low barometer over the south could bring gales and high winds from northern regions, followed by unseasonable cold and frost across much of the country.
Reports from Tokio to London summarize war council plans and troop movements. German resistance at Kiau Chau, Ostend siege attempts, Russian counteroffensives, Serbian pursuit of Austrians, and Allied reactions outline a globe-spanning conflict.
Fifty years ago on August 25 Early's forces moved past Sheridan's right flank to the Potomac driving Sheridan's cavalry and forcing Custer's brigade to Maryland. General Bill's column attacked Hancock's Second Federal corps at Reams Station near Petersburg with Hancock losing about 3,000 men before retreating at night. In Paris the Boulangist party held a stormy meeting as a faction refused to follow a leader convicted of treason.
Paris reports indicate French and British forces remain on the defensive with fresh German pressure. Regiments that carried the day have withdrawn to rest and refit, while secondary lines reinforce the defense. A presidential council reviewed the war situation and expressed satisfaction with current dispositions as Russians move toward Belgium.
News from Berlin states Emperor Franz Joseph is gravely ill after exertions to mobilize the army. Reports indicate he has grown weaker and death is considered a matter of hours, though the exact illness remains unknown.
Verdell Oliver faced a judge on a warrant by his common law wife Jessie Williams alleging assault and battery. The case was paused to allow an agreement for Williams to retrieve her property from their restaurant. Oliver denied abuse, saying she fell while they played, and he would not hinder her leaving with her belongings.
Mrs Emma Stonich filed delinquency charges in county court this morning against her daughter Frances 17. Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Jones leads the case.
England views German strength as formidable while aiding French defenses against invasion. Hospitals prepare for potential casualties and mass injuries as the continent braces for further attack.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons today that British forces behaved well during the German attack and that retiring to a secondary defensive line was prudent. London reports note Namur fell and troops are being rushed to the continent with hospitals readied for English wounded as the Allies vow to resist Germany’s advance.
A shed at 224 Collings Street suffered partial damage from a fire that started in old rubbish shortly after 7 PM. Moments later firefighters were dispatched to 425 An t Street to tackle a blaze near electrical fixtures in a ceiling, with both incidents halted by extinguishing efforts.
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