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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
2
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A wide array of items from Washington to Europe covers war measures, financial moves, and diplomatic tensions. Topics include currency changes, cotton subsidies, rail freight costs, and federal reserve actions, plus wartime directives affecting shipping, cables, and colonial ties with Britain, France, and Germany.
Antwerp reported occupied with a see-saw battle along the French border. German forces claim heavy fighting at Ostend and near Antwerp as French and Belgian defenses try to hold lines. Berlin describes captured French guns and a strategic struggle involving Dutch neutrality and potential moves against England.
A dispatch from Cologne reports hostile planes dropping devices on Zeppelin hangars at Cologne and Dusseldorf. No injuries at Cologne but damage at Dusseldorf. The city emptied as crowds fled toward the railway station amid unreasoning fear of bombardment.
The second son of the Corman emperor, Benes Bly Produrick, reportedly died by a fall from Nishorne during a recent battle. Two other sons suffer ailments from the campaign, with Prince Jouehlia wounded by a bullet and Prince Oscar struck by heart-related illness after an exhausting engagement.
A government crop forecast issued in October indicates gains in wheat and potato yields with oats also improving. The report details national averages across corn, wheat, oats, apples, and flax, noting stronger than year averages and substantial increases in several categories.
Gunfire across the U S Mexican border at Naco Sonora damages a large residence and a customs house. American and Yaqui forces clash. two Americans and several others are hit by stray fire. Reports also say Maytorena’s forces suffer heavy casualties and disarray follows the brief engagement. In Europe, Paris reports British entry into the war looming as Antwerp falls, with cabinet ministers planning actions against Germany.
Washington October 9 The administration war revenue bill was completed by party leaders and presented to the Senate. A week of debate is expected to dispose of the measure and permit adjournment. The caucus version includes levies on beer and spirits, drops taxes on gasoline and autos, and Senator Simonsen estimates annual revenue around 105 million dollars.
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