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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
2
A compact survey highlights varied happenings spanning politics culture science and daily life. Key figures and institutions are named as events unfold across cities, timelines and public interest domains.
Amid chaotic war fronts in Europe and Asia, Britain and Germany push global conflict boundaries. News from Washington notes U S policy shifts while Japanese and German moves threaten neutral routes and colonial possessions. Authorities report shifting combat zones, industry strains, and preparations for extended mobilization as nations weigh risks and allies align.
German forces push to widen grip on front as Paris rumors of advance persist. Russian and Austrian actions unfold with shifting reports from St Petersburg and London, while French and British lines fall back toward the Meuse and Oise as German right wing advances prompt strategic retirements.
A chaotic wartime dispatch details German and Austrian operations across East Prussia and the Vistula, noting Russian and Austrian advances, prisoner captures, and battles near Ortelaburg Hohenstein and Tannenberg. Claims of German victories clash with Russian advances and Polish resistance as coverages urge caution.
Colonel Samuel Hughes says Americans are eager to join the Allied effort and many have offered to enlist. He notes offers from men who want to form full companies to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Windsor Vermont August 21 President Wilken arrived for a vacation with his family at Matlakesdei tinnee. The president tried to appear cheerful despite the recent death of Mine m and efforts to maintain privacy.
Washington reports Fratien weighs relocating government from Paris to Ordeans as a precaution. French foreign office has discussed the plan with foreign diplomats to arrange details. It is thought Arm baysader Herries will stay in Paris to aid Americans if Paris is seized by the German army.
Military controlled newspapers in Turkey reportedly push a pro German sentiment. Turkish cabinet wavers between war and neutrality as diplomatic emissaries from Britain Russia and others press to keep Turkey neutral. The German envoy suggests mobilization to deter Russian invasion.
London reports a rapid Serb advance with thousands of Austrian captives. About 4,000 Austrians were taken near Shabats and Losnuza during the march to Istter town, with Serb casualties described as very heavy amid the fierce fighting.
Reported Allied objections to the United States buying a German vessel. Diplomats discuss whether such a sale affects neutrality and credit, with warnings it could resemble a loan plan to support belligerents and affect American commerce with Europe.
London reports the port of Quebec is reopened to Americans after wartime restrictions ease. The move allows U S travelers to embark for the United States, with officials noting a resumption of normal travel and trade flows.
New York dispatch says Count Bernstorff doubts Italy will join the conflict, even if Turkey acts. He plans to travel to Washington to confer with Secretary of State Bryan on the wireless situation as no fresh dispatches from Berlin had reached him.
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