20 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1914
Page
1
The report describes a British mine sweeper destroyed by a mine with heavy fighting continuing on the Polish front. It notes German advances near Warsaw and Lodz, Russian resistance along the Vistula, and Allied counterattacks as both sides push artillery heavy operations across North Poland and Belgium.
AP dispatch from London notes Petrograd reports an admiralty statement about the cruiser Askold reaching Fort Said and capturing the Gerswan steamer Harfa, taken as a prize after reconnoitering Byria coast. Near Beirut the Abkold attacked a Kish steamer.
Wireless desk reports from Berlin and London summarize German and Austro Hungarian moves in Russia Poland and Servia while noting Russian retirements and Austrian strategic choices. The piece mentions Field Marshal von Mackensen’s success and forecasts resumed Servian operations after Galicia. Also reports painter Mary Frances Crane found dead near railway tracks and Senate confirmation of Major General Frederick Funston.
Washington December 19. The Senate met at noon with Walter Fisher former Interior secretary testifying before the lands committee on the water power site Teas ing bill. Immigrant bill vote failed earlier. hearings continued on independence for the Philippine islands. Secretary Redfield submitted a report on exports of war munitions to Europe. House met at noon. army appropriation bill refined in committee and postal bill debated on the floor. Rural credit legislation delays noted. Rivers and Harbors bill formally reported. Adjourned at 6 05 pm to noon Monday.
Market notes from Toledo and New York describe lighter trading with mixed results. Prices show early steadiness then irregularity as bonds and stocks drift. rail regulation debates stir opinion while textile orders rise with cold weather. A private marriage in New York adds a personal news touch.
A terse Amsterdam dispatch relayed by the London office reports that on Friday Emperor Wil Tat Sibliea visited a wounded individual in the city. The message describes no lines or notable ceremonies at the cited location, leaving the exact context unclear.
Kings Christian of Denmark Gustave of Sweden and Haakon of Norway meet in London and Malmoe to craft a pact. Ministers from each realm join to align interests and secure Protestant Protestant alliance. Delegations plan a broader session with foreign ministers and departmental officers.
The St Louis Southwestern Railway and Moise signed an agreement to abide by the decision of the Federal Board of Mediation issued today. The pact covers terms related to conduct and performance of engines and depots as rated by the board.
Dec 18 19 report from Mexico City via El Paso says Villa forces capture Mexican City and 2000 prisoners. General Zapata reports 10,000 pursuing Carranza troops, two thousand prisoners and artillery captured. Villa entered Guadalajara on December 17 after garrison evacuation.
LAREDO Tex Dec 19 General Pablo Gonzales has reached the Pan ueo oil field district with 10000 troops ready for an offensive against Villa forces at Tampico according to reports here tonight The same message says Carranza troops captured Carras near Torreon and confirms Villa forces at San Luis Potosi joining Carranza
In Cartersville Georgia December 19 a Villa garrison at San Luis Potosi revolted against General Villa near Memphian Atlanta. The Villa forces derailed the Western and Atlantic passenger train killing two trainmen and injuring many passengers. The locomotive and cars left the tracks after plunging down a 75 foot embankment. Fifteen injured were taken to a local hospital. Continued on page thi.
An official communique from General Headquarters reports that on the right bank of the Vistula near Dobrzyn the enemy’s attempt to advance was repelled by artillery fire, forcing them to evacuate Jan Island. Pontoon bridges were seized as fighting on the Hzura river area expands with several German attacks repulsed. West Galicia forces capture up to 65,000 prisoners as Przemysl garrison actions attempt to open the road toward Blercza. Polish troops press advantages under favorable conditions.
Washington reports a heated exchange during debate on the postal appropriation bill. Two Democratic defectors and several members drew sharp lines as accusations and threats surfaced, with Moon of Tennessee prominent in the discord.
Fire raging in Northview suburb early this morning destroyed a drug store and a nearby theater. An adjacent building also burned as flames swept through the area.
Town Clerk of Haverstraw faces murder verdict amid a courtroom demonstration. The jury found Cleary not guilty on one ballot but four votes favored conviction, sparking tension as the judge adjourned and the proceeding drew strong public interest. The case centers on the killing of Eugene M Newhis son.
Fire damaged a waste plant of the United Fruit Company in New Orleans today. Flames appeared to have started from a dynamo light, causing an estimated loss of about 70 thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze for several hours and no injuries were reported.
An excerpt reports Russian forces led by General Plas Oroisel and Captain Roman Hermidex being routed in southern Poland as their expedition from Texas into Piedras Negras collapses. Six troopers were shot and several leaders executed after the failed plot, with survivors escaping to the United States.
A wartime despatch notes a night banquet held by Ame em i inns L Company without watches, where champagne and cash were consumed as part of a costly affair. The report mentions Western Galicia and a clearance of Russian troops, detailing unusual expenditures and wartime measures amid confusion and vague phrases.
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