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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
8
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The report confirms Field Marshal Earl Roberts died in France from pneumonia. Telegrams note his death around eight o'clock in the evening, with location uncertain but likely along the Belgian French frontier where British forces have fought for weeks.
Two men aboard the liner Olympic recount the sinking of the Audacious after a mine explosion left the King George class dreadnought hopelessly crippled. The Liverpool cruiser apparently blew it apart to clear dangerous navigation, as Olympic efforts to tow failed. Audacious, 1913 ship, 25 000 tons, 596 feet, armed with ten 13 1/2 inch guns, twenty four inch guns and three torpedo tubes.
London reports the Allied forces advancing from the Lys to the sea at multiple points as German vigor wanes. Ypres remains a central struggle with British troops holding the key position despite ferocious assaults. An overall Allied gain nears four miles with eastward advances near Dixmude and Armentieres. The Aisne clash is renewed though with fewer troops.
Telegraph dispatches from the front describe a desperate German effort to hold a line from Kalisz to Czenstochowa failing against bayonet assaults by Russian infantry. The Russian victory is attributed to rapid redeployment of a large cavalry force around von Hindenburg’s left wing. Austria seeks peace terms. discussions of blockade and Scheldt tolls trace Dutch port control and Antwerp’s linkage to Belgian independence, noting historical shifts from Napoleon to 19th century treaties.
Vienna reports the war office confirms Russian forces have occupied Tarnow Jaslo and Krosno in Galicia. Petrograd claims a Russian victory west of Kalisch and says von Hindenburg’s army retreated beyond Silesian frontier after heavy German losses including 20 large guns.
From Bucharest dated November 14 the revolt within the Turkish army against German officers is spreading. Two officers at Constantinople and three at Adrianople have been killed. An October 28 palace explosion targeting Enver Pasha occurred, though he escaped. London dispatches report Russian retreat along the Transcaucasian frontier as Turkish forces attack.
London officials, citing a Berlin wireless announcement, say German aviators flew over Sheerness and Harwich. Sheerness lies at the Thames mouth in Kent, 46 miles from London, while Harwich sits northeast of the capital. The report sparked public alarm as casualties were tallied at 57,000 up to October 31. Call a Million More Men. London, Nov. 14 The British gov
A formal declaration proclaims war against every nation aligned with the Triple Entente. The action signals a major shift in regional alliances and potential broadening of hostilities across multiple theaters. The move concentrates diplomatic and military pressure on the allied powers and their governments.
Washington reports say the United States will not intervene if Britain and France seek settlements with Colombia and Ecuador over alleged neutrality violations. Colombia and Ecuador deny the charges, while Chile asserts no neutrality breach. The Monroe Doctrine could come into play if Britain or France inspect for illegal wireless stations on the Colombian coast or a Galapagos wireless base aiding Germany.
Paris reports the Kaiser maintains a ceremonial role in German heavy gun deployments. Each time a new 1 inch howitzer is mounted the Kaiser fires the first shell by touching a distant button along the battle line, keeping with German tradition.
Amsterdam dispatch reports two bombs dropped on German troops at Ostend by Allied aviators on Saturday afternoon. One explosion caused a large fire in a benzine store, drawing heavy smoke.
A large parade in Adrian linked to the Sunday school convention drew about five thousand participants from across the state. The event closed with three sessions in the city’s largest auditoriums, highlighted by honoring long serving Sunday school workers and department superintendents. Major Oates debunked a deer foot-and-mouth disease scare as false after statewide inquiries. Delegates for the fifth American good roads congress were named, with a long list of appointed members from Michigan towns and organizations. A note on foot-and-mouth disease warned it can affect humans and livestock, while discussions advanced plans for a statewide vote on prohibition in 1916 and related legislative efforts.
After January 1 the state board of auditors will be changed. State Treasurer Haarer, Secretary of State Vaughan and Superintendent of Public Instruction Keeler will be the members. The board was formerly the secretary of state, state treasurer and state land commissioner. An act of 1913 abolished the land commissioner office effective January 1, 1915, creating a vacancy filled by adding the superintendent of public instruction. The board is a key agency handling state bills and hiring many employees including capitol police and janitors.
The twenty-ninth annual Traverse City convention of the Michigan Equal Suffrage Association closed with delegates voting to reaffirm justice principles, advocate universal woman enfranchisement, and adopt the motto Neither delay nor rest. Officers named include President Mrs. Orton H. Clark and Grand Rapids vice-president Mrs. Huntley Russell. next convention set for Saginaw in November.
The Michigan Authors association met at Hotel Cadillac Detroit with Mr Lewis J Rosenberg presiding in Rev C H Arnold s absence A paper on Miniature Painting and Miniaturists by Mrs Pennoyer de Witt was presented and several works were shown De Witt has painted portraits of England s notable ladies and her work shows high perfection in the art
Calumet banker Joseph W. Selden dies in his office. Bayside Inn at Bay Shore burns, owned by Mrs Gertrude Ross, with $7000 loss. Miner Isaac Koski walks 60 miles to Humboldt after failed camp search. Federal inspector condemns cattle at Filmore with hoof and mouth risk. quarantines others. Dognamed Trixy saves family in Algonac as Pleasant View hotel burns. Edward Rice sought over $2500 cash after accident injuries. Marquette man Charles Wynn dies after assault fight. Port Huron fish near Edward reveals curious nine inch freshwater shad. Lansing notes school funding reform benefits. Newaygo suffers $250000 cement plant fire loss. Bay City farmer Port Chaffee charged with colliding and pleads guilty.
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