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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
7
Reports tell of heavy fighting between Allied and German forces near Reims with fluctuating gains. British and French officials claim gradual progress despite setbacks, while German sources push confidence. Other fronts include Austria, Russia, and naval actions near South America and the Adriatic as diplomacy and mobilization move worldwide.
British merchant ships crippled by German raiders in the Bay of Bengal and off Zanzibar. The German cruiser Emden captured six British steamers in six days and sank five, while the British protected cruiser Pegasus was overhauled and disabled at Zanzibar harbor with twenty five killed and eighty wounded. Carmania reportedly sank a German merchant cruiser off the east coast of South America with light British losses.
Rotterdam reports German forces retreated largely due to subsistence problems from rapid advances. Troops subsisted on commandeered food and even dry road for days, especially those moving via Belgium. Ammunition supply lagged, though officials express optimism that relief is possible.
Washington reports talk at the Mexican political and military leaders convention in Mexico City on October 1 about a provisional president. General Carranza is expected to resign as chief and Fernando Iglesias Calderon, Liberal party leader, to be named provisional president. Calderon to conduct general election with Carranza as a candidate. Also noted: death of Lt. William K Atlee of the revenue cutter Snohomish near Los Angeles. A Southern Marine train robbery north of there. Governor Rowe says forces exceed 100,000 in Lombardy and Venetian camps. Polo star Captain RN Grenfell killed in France. Colonel von Reuter reported dead in Berlin.
The Belgian commission's second report details alleged German crimes in Louvain and surrounding Malines including looting, arson, and horrific acts against women and children. It cites bayonet stabbings, a worker burned in a kerosene-soaked blaze, and the supposed friendly fire among German regiments. Mme Vanderveige arrived in New York seeking American aid for Belgium.
A photograph shows the Emperor of Germany in full warform. The Netherlands government has entered the United States market as a large purchaser of supplies, rewarding a local broker for aiding the deal.
A fragment notes Prince Wousifnd of Paria and Prince Pasi Muret, son of Prince Juschim Murat, are listed among the latest royals. Murat, who serves as a captain with the Preach army, is described in the same record.
Washington reports say U S peace efforts in Europe are at a standstill as White House and State Department officials warn against pressuring belligerents. The president waits as war costs rise, hoping one side advances a definite step toward peace that U S can back. Allied diplomats signal time not ripe for formal discussions as aims shift away from crushing Germany.
Berlin reports early war signals as United States envoy Gerard cables that German adhesion to a peace plan remains uncertain. The piece highlights the 16 inch siege gun capability seen at Liege, capable of demolishing fortifications and reshaping siege warfare.
London reports a rare festive mood as both Houses prorogued until October 97 with cheers when Irish home rule and Welsh disestablishment suspensory bills were announced. In the Lords Wiscount Maidane read the speech. Commons deputy speaker John H. Whitley presented the message.
Petrograd reports on September 17 Russian forces halted the German offensive in eastern Prussia and German retreat near Seversk positions. In Russian Poland German authorities ordered all males 16 to 45 to the colors, many fled, some captured. Austro-Galician fronts see Russian pursuit.
Ten people were killed and several others injured in a train wreck near Biroinghem as authorities work to determine the cause. Officials say a preliminary probe points to multiple factors, with rescuers on site aiding survivors and securing the area.
Washington reports the taat wien of Mire Woodrow Wilsop was fulfilled Friday when the failed bowels denied the alleys of W The text appears garbled and partially illegible.
Fragmentary text references Admiral von Ingenohl and a German naval commander, noting high seas posture and wartime context. The garbled OCR mentions naval command, war period, and a strategic position but lacks clear events or dates for fuller detail.
A report predicts German defense strengthens on the western frontier while preparing to deploy forces to Silesia to meet advancing Russian armies from Petrograd. It suggests Austria may retreat to regroup, with Russians likely to detach troops to counter their moves, signaling a major future offensive.
Seventy people perish when the schooner Leggett sinks sixty miles below the Columbia River mouth during a gale Friday. Only survivor Alexander Farrell reaches land as lifeboats separate and the vessel capsizes. Captain J Jensen of San Francisco and a passenger aided Captain More before the ship went down, with conflicting reports on who was lost overboard.
Twelve miners were entombed in Eureka Utah after a collapse at Castennia Be eka lee. Jacob Timperella was rescued alive while four bodies were recovered. Rescue teams, led by Mophing Over Home Kus, joined the operation with followers of John Redmont and William O'Brien joining later.
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