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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
Dispatches report a rising belief among an army officer corps about key tactics in Europe. The claim indicates mounting friction involving national strategies and potential responses from allied forces. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
Dispatches from the frontlines describe heavy cannonade across a 180 mile front and battles involving German, Austrian, British, and Belgian forces. Reports claim 4,000 field guns in action and Belgian defeat of German troops marching toward Nazmir, but verification remains elusive.
London claims a vast twenty four hour battle along the French German frontier with 4000 guns in action. Paris informed London of Tuesday events as the front lines extend roughly 180 miles if the report is accurate. Censorship blocks full confirmation of facts.
A dispatch reports that Seevian forces press into Austria and have occupied nine Bosnian towns as of now, signaling a widening regional conflict.
Fragmentary text claims Germany or London issued orders to capture or destroy Austrian ships near Mediterranean waters. References to Brazil, Rome, Pari, and San Paulo appear garbled with multiple foreign terms. No clear event or date is established.
The record lists July 28 Austria declares war on Serbia, August 1 Germany on Russia, August 4 Germany on Belgium and France, August 4 Britain and Germany declare war on each other, August 6 Austria declares war on Russia, signaling a broad European conflict.
A dispatch from Rome reports that 5,000 Russian Cossacks ambushed two Austrian residents. the encounter led to their annihilation in a fallen engagement. The incident underscores rising tensions between Austrian communities and Russian forces.
Dispatch from Mexico City reports President Carbajal traveled to Vera Cruz seeking protection from United States troops. The Washington-based state department note confirms the high level diplomatic move amid rising tensions.
A Brussels dispatch reports the war office admitting heavy losses by the Belgian ally due to entrenchment at Terre. The statement adds that French and Belgian infantry checked the Germans, though the defeat is acknowledged.
Acting on instructions from the state department, American consular staff work to evacuate citizens stranded in the war zone. Special trains are being operated and a Rotterdam dispatch reports six hundred American refugees arriving there early Thursday morning as the Berlin situation unfolds.
Washington reports the state department officially notified Thursday morning that a state of war exists between England and Austria. Press dispatches carried the tidings in an unfiled manner.
A London dispatch from Shanghai reports the Japanese steamer Shikou Maru seriously damaged and one crewman killed by a shot from a British fort at Hong Kong. London officials have not confirmed details. Brussels reports a two day artillery duel between Germans and Belgians with few specifics.
Mrs Wilson dies after long illness at her sister’s residence, with funeral arrangements to be announced by family. Beloved local resident known for community involvement and kindness.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Matilda M Wilson widow of Dr HI Wilson aged 64 at her sister’s Washington home following a long illness. Born in Washington she spent most of her life there and in Kansas. Survived by brother James Campbell of Covington Kentucky. Dr Brice Harned, prominent dentist, noted in other notices. Obituary mentions Wilson family, and a divorce suit by Stalcup in Arkansas. Also reports President Woodrow Wilson’s wife Mrs. Wilson dies at the White House after a prolonged illness with family at her bedside.
Special report notes the funeral arrangements for Ellen Louise Taft wife of the President. The service occurred Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Wil as a devout member mentioned. The procession moved as daylight faded and the earth covered the view. The president rested in South Carolina after the approaching events and the body was laid to rest.
The fragmentary text notes a scheduled vote related to a cable franchise in Ames with references to local officials and university figures. It mentions Mrs Wilson and Dr Grayson discussing a resident’s health and a marriage involving Mr Wilson and connections to Princeton and Johns Hopkins.
A fragmentary report describes a man named Arthur Lamont, formerly of Vincennes and Washington, connected to a case in Enfield involving a married woman and her daughter. The tale references a Roman guest and a stormy street scene, with Lamont reportedly involved in a past suicide pact and recent movements near Carmi.
The Weaver bridge over the White River northwest of Washington will be repaiRed after a joint Knox county meeting. The two counties chose to repaint the bridge and construct a new concrete floor with bids to be opened on Tuesday September 8. The counties will share costs. a rural carriers delegation was appointed with members from Indiana towns including Indianapolis and Knox.
Superintendent John C Haggerty of the B and O Southwestern issues bulletin directing engineers to ensure proper whistle signals and continuous bell ringing at crossings east of the Washington station and on the E T railroad. Indiana law requires train service employees to be examined every six months after eighteen months in service, with shop exams set for Friday August 9 and Saturday August 12.
The Senate confirmed Paul Warburg of New York and Frederick A. Delano of Chicago to the Federal Reserve Board. The action clears the way to implement the new currency law and organize the reserve system. Other announced members include William P. Hard of Cincinnati Adolph Co. Miller of San Francisco Charles S. Hamlin of Boston Melvin Williams with various officemates and nominees.
Fragmentary text mentions a writ and a time reference, with unclear names or places, offering minimal readable facts about a local notice or proceedings.
Fragmented items describe Edmund Geseli receiving word from his sister Margaret Gesel while she travels in Europe. The text mentions potential routes, danger due to German upheavals, and a plan that could have placed her in Heidelberg when war broke out. Home is listed as Tomahawk Wisconsin.
The Daviess county Christian churches held their annual meeting Sunday in Plainville with hundreds attending. Officers elected include President John Gable Antioch Nice president Lang Oden Secretary A A Washington Assistant secretary Boggs Washington. Notable speakers were S S Lappin of Cincinnati and Rev Cauble of Indianapolis. A large dinner followed and many automoblites were parked at the grove. Burial details for Rev Aperee F Culmer are noted.
A Minnesota harvester company plans to divide into three corporations as a receiver proceeds with assets and liabilities. The move restructures ownership, citing corporate reorganization and regulatory steps behind the split.
Federal circuit court in St. Paul ruled the International Harvesters Company is a trust and violates the Sherman Act. If the Minnesota firm does not dissolve and split into three corporations within ninety days a receiver will be appointed.
Patrick Grannan, a Daviess County native, died Tuesday afternoon in Odin from a relapse after typhoid. Born January 4, he married Lizzie Ginder and left two children, Joseph aged seven and Helena aged eleven.
The Dayless County Teachers Institute will convene at the new high school building next week from Monday to Friday. County Superintendent A O Fulkerson has distributed programs and most arrangements are set. Instructors include Edgar J Swift of St Louis Rosa M R Mikels of Indianapolis Z M Smaith of Lafayette Roberta A Neill of Lafayette and May Robinson of Washington.
Rain fell on Monday and Tuesday easing drought in the city and county. The light showers dampened dry ground and revived crops including corn and garden vegetables that had suffered from heat and parched soil. The rain is welcomed as farmers assess gains in vegetation and crop growth across the area.
A frame barn on the Williany Mills farm west of Loosootee burned Wednesday night between 9 and 10 o'clock. Fire alarm came from a passing locomotive whistle as residents slept. Fire destroyed a carriage, three buggies, harness, feed, and the barn with no chance to save structures.
Mrs Ola Deitz files a divorce suit against her husband. The couple married May 31, 1912, with separation noted July 7. Attorneys Padgett & Burris represent Mrs Deitz. Western Union plans to relocate its focal office from the hospital Telephone building to the second floor of the First and Main streets building.
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