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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
16
The report describes a dramatic shift in German strategy as Paris neared and German forces altered plans near Amiens, Lille, and the Marne. The narrator recounts battles, retreats, and French British resistance, with Paris still under alarm but largely defended as Germans repositioned.
The Daily Mail telegraphs Emperor William’s message to President Wilson dated September 4 outlining German claims of dumdum bullets found by French forces and Belgian incitement. He denounces methods used by opponents and notes Luappvilles destruction, collateral damage, and casualties among civilians, wounded, doctors, and nurses.
The report describes a vast Russian front extending about one thousand miles. It notes strategic positions, movements, and preparations by forces opposing Austria and Germany, with references to fortifications and allied lines along rivers and frontiers.
Turkey notified the United States and other nations that it has abrogated extraterritorial rights dating from the capitulations. Foreign subjects in the Ottoman Empire will no longer be tried by their own judges or consuls. The move, aimed at asserting independence, affects American missions and churches. earlier, negotiations had not preceded the declaration.
British admiralty reports theGerman navy destroyed the Pathfinder cruiser by torpedo, not mine, amid broader notes of attacks on merchant ships and a looming shift in naval actions. Washington hints at peace prospects as diplomacy gains traction amid war threats and strategic moves in Petrograd. A fire with 600 residents displaced follows a Sunday blaze in Wereaw town, with rail and utility damage reported.
German forces push into the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia reportedly sinking the Russian steamer Uleaborg after stopping and boarding her. Fifty four passengers and crew, including thirty five Englishmen, are taken to a German fort and interned as prisoners of war. Iron Cross honors are announced for several aviators and Prince Leopold of Prussia receives the decoration in an unspecified paternal or filial form.
A grand jury in Mineola returned a superseding indictment Thursday charging Mrs Florence Carman with murder in the first degree for the June 20 shooting of Mrs Louise Batley in the office of Dr Edward Cartan at Freeport.
Sacramento reports the death of Cal Diamond, a veteran of three American wars, at age 118 in the old soldiers' home at Yountville. He had continued to earn his living up to five years ago.
Baron von der Goltz, a senior German field marshal and key member of the Kaiser's military cabinet and board of strategy, is noted alongside French General Trapsatlantique who ordered the repartition of all steam ship services except one. The text references Avetart Sailing Gervine at Nasaire and a government request guiding these actions.
British forces captured a German station near a lake in Africa. The operation involved commander Len Genberg and targeted strategic positions along the lake shore. Details from the report describe coordinated assault and quick German retreat.
A dispatch reports a catastrophic Austrian defeat with thousands killed and wounded and over 40 000 prisoners. The rout follows battles near Lemberg and Halicz as Russian forces advance toward Berlin. Mutiny and disease plague Austrian ranks, while many prisoners claim coercion by Vienna forces.
Sixty thousand Belgian refugees are expected to arrive in England within ten days. The British government issued a general invitation to those displaced by war to seek shelter here. A rescue effort led by the Duchess of Vendome, under government supervision, will receive, house, and care for the arrivals.
London reports Ghent sources say German forces in dire straits for food are demanding rations and advancing 40,000 to 60,000 men toward Weert in Flanders. They reportedly expect to vitalize near Bruges and Cadarde, where harvest has been scarce.
London dispatch and Telegraph correspondents say Moumanaives and Vulgaria may have signed a real alliance to deter Turkey from acting offensively. The move aims to avert a broader European war, though details remain unclear and cautious wording dominates the messages.
A garbled report references plans for a massive one million man army by 1914 and hints at mobilization under leaders like Churchill. It mentions fully equipped corps and pregame measures, with mentions of London and military figures plotting actions against air threats and enemy forces.
German retreat deepens across France as Belgian forces seize the offensive and cut German lines of communication through the Meuse valley. Reports from Cherian forces describe heavy losses on both sides while Crown Prince Frederick William’s army bombards forts south of Verdun. Berlin says 6 535 dead and 12 623 wounded. A German fleet sails near the Aland Islands with Prince Henry’s flag aboard seven dreadnoughts.
Petrograd reports two Austrian armies surrounded with 60 000 prisoners including 500 officers in one army and 600 in another. German troop shifts east to west noted. Parla telegram notes Austrian losses of 28 000 soldiers and 300 officers plus 400 guns in first army and 500 officers and 70 000 men in second. Russian victory described as decisive with broader captures and prisoner totals.
A chaotic air battle over the Seine near the Amurey Canal involved German and Allied aircraft. The French pilot tried to strike, but the German plane reportedly fell, while casualties and a wounded passenger were reported in the town of Neobolesee. A young family member is described among the dead, with limited identity details released.
A garbled report from The Soulogee notes confusion over German army corps movements and Allied responses. It references Aire, Bordeaux, and Poincare, mentions a treasury bond measure, and hints at debates about national defense and possible U S troop withdrawal from York Crus.
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