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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
8
In Pekin reports say Japanese assault on the Kiao Chau garrison failed as German fortifications prepared for a hard defense. The Kaiser orders resistance, and German guns guard temporary works with entanglements and mined approaches noted in the defense.
A tram from Laeer Switzerland arrives with American refugees reporting harsh conditions in Germany. Crowds gathered in a large town to greet them with waving American flags as distress rises in Switzerland. Funds have been collected to aid distressed Americans including many school teachers.
Berlin reports Namur and five forts have been captured by German forces in an official announcement. The seizure marks a significant advance in the campaign, signaling a major strategic gain for the German army.
The official war information bureau reports Namur, capital of Namur province in Belgium, 34 miles southeast of Brussels, strongly fortified, has fallen to German forces.
Report from Rome says Austrians lost 25,000 in the River Drina battle with 10,000 captured after Servian artillery decimated the survivors. Dispatch notes 20,000 killed or drowned during retreat over three days.
Paris dispatch says the French war office reports four German Zeppelins and six German airplanes destroyed by French artillery. One aircraft was captured at Cernay and sent to Belfort for the Alsace monument trophies.
In Charleville France a large number of Belgians from Tamines Chatelet and Fosse near Charleroi fled across the border to seek shelter. Over 400 Belgians reached Charleville and many local residents opened their homes to the weary refugees.
The German steamer Elizabeth has been captured and sunk in the ocean near Hong Kong, marking a maritime loss for Germany. The action underscores wartime risks in the region and involves naval forces operating in East Asia.
Reports describe German and Austrian forces invading Belgium and approaching Paris with 2.5 million troops engaged. Brussels falls to Germany while Antwerp fortifies. Allied fleets mobilize at Spithead and navies bombard Adriatic seaports as nations brace for broader conflict.
Berlin reports that German forces under Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm and Grand Duke Albrecht of Wuertemberg defeated a French army at Neuf Chateau capturing guns flags and prisoners including several generals. The Rupprecht force seized 150 guns at Luneville Bremont and Cirey and pursued the French beyond Longwy. The Crown Prince group moved west of the Meuse toward Maubeuge as they defeated an English cavalry brigade.
An official announcement states that Luneville Amance and Dieubard in the Meurthe et Moselle department have been occupied by German forces. The notice confirms these towns are under German occupation.
A dispatch from Avlona says Italy warns Greece she will not tolerate Epirote occupation. Italy pledges to guarantee Albania's neutrality and relies on support of the powers.
The Journal reports an authorized source says a relative of Emperor Wilhelm who commanded the imperial guard was killed in Paris.
The Hodge case details Estella M. Hodge born in Bradford County Pa who used multiple names to trap others. After a pattern of arrests and false identifications she swallowed bichloride of mercury at the Niagara Falls hospital and died. Detective Stanley identified her as Estella Hodge linking her to prior schemes in Warren Jamestown and Bradford County.
The Greek church, once the eastern empire church with a capital in Constantinople, differs from the Western church centered in Rome. Early disputes arose in the second century over the proper time to observe Easter.
The Legislative Reference Bureau prints a codification of all general taxation laws for Harrisburg and will mail copies across the state. James McKirdy, assistant director, invites criticism to improve the code before next January’s session. Copies are free by writing to Mr. McKirdy in Harrisburg.
Saratoga N Y Aug 19 Interest in the party machinery appeared intact as resolutions for committee appointments were approved without resistance Senator Elihu Root challenged Progressive ties to Theodore Roosevelt Whitman disavowed linking his name to a tentative slate involving James W Wadsworth Jr for senator Frank Sidway substituted for Edward Schoeneck as lieutenant governor to drop Edward R O Malley as attorney general Egbert E Woodbury possibly named attorney general James P Wacker urged for comptroller wrangling followed motions adjournment Barnes appeared to hold firm over delegates leaving for home with the convention poised to reconvene today
Tangible proof of the Carranza Villa split surfaces as General Villa telegraphs Carranza officials that opposition to Jose Maria Maytorena will trigger a northwestern invasion. He declares Maytorena the constitutional governor and representative of the people, while Sonora remains under Obregon backed forces.
Senator Smoot urged Democratic leaders to draft a plan to finish the current session and adjourn one week from next Saturday. The proposal seeks a swift end to the session with a compact timetable.
Sharon Pa August 19 jury in the case of Charles Turner Sunol Mercer county returned a verdict of justifiable homicide for Turner who testified he acted in self defense after the shooting of Mrs Wilma Rodgers wife of Scott Rodgers last Saturday.
Countess Nastasia Tolstoy recounts Leo Tolstoy’s vivid trance vision from 1910 describing a universal prophecy. A nude Venus figure named Commercialism sparks wars, bigotry, and law as three torches drive 1912 1913 Europe toward catastrophe, with a 1945 North figure predicting a new world federation and four great racial blocs.
The Washington party refutes claims of a merger with the Democratic Party and condemns what it calls a gang backed scheme to frighten voters. It emphasizes people power over bosses, stresses its protest against Penrose and Oliver, and urges vigilance against political tricks.
The president signed a foreign shipping bill admitting foreign-built ships to American registry for overseas trade and also signed the cotton futures bill regulating futures dealings on cotton exchanges.
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