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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
1
Germany rejects pressure from Akad to close Hei coal power plant, insisting on continuing operation amid international demand and domestic energy needs.
Dispatches by the London press report a major German advance in Belgium with columns moving toward Liege and Dinant. Allies mass to block a northern push as German plans unfold on the Meuse and around Brussels, with heavy artillery and cavalry in support and uncertain timing for decisive battles.
The report describes Chris O'Brien returning from a trip to Detroit for a new automobile model at Ms agency and crossing into Windsor. Observers note soldiers in red coats, speeches, and warlike atmosphere in Washington and nearby. O'Brien traveled with Banta Seats, Jon Larkin, and Gus Risacher of Ladypotde. Royal forces report rapid fighting on multiple fronts with Austrian and Belgian movements and French actions in Alsace and Strasbourg.
Reports describe Belgians and French advancing toward German lines with tanks and artillery around Liege area. Seventeen to twenty miles from Liege, forces push toward Brussels corridor. damage minimal on major targets though some towns report light destruction.
Dispatch describes German forces forming a vast semicircle from Brest to Namur and Feury Ing via Quatre Bi and Whvre near Waterloo. Austrian troops mass on the Rhine banks to cooperate, with mountain artillery noted as an advantage over the German army.
Rayter dispatches from Anlow TR report German cavalry encountered near Herenthals Afteen miles east of Antwerp and near Turnhout twenty four miles northeast of Antwerp close to the Dutch frontier.
A Brussels Havas dispatch from London says German forces attacked Diest on Wednesday afternoon. Civilians fled as bombardment forced residents to abandon the town. Reports also place German artillery in Tirlemont during the same period.
Residents rally behind a proposed roster of instructors labeled Strox, aiming to bolster county programs. Officials say the list would guide training and oversight while allowing community feedback before final approval.
Readable segments show 8 6000 subjects of interest delivered by Sjmakers. Fragmentary text suggests a meeting or briefing context with named entities Tepiders Goumty and Sjmakers referenced. Further details are unreadable in the supplied OCR snippet.
The article outlines a multi day program with Dr Swift and Miss Mikels leading sessions on reading methods and child education. It notes talks on the Boy Scout movement pupil government and classroom management plus practical demonstrations in penmanship sewing and cooking.
The Herald reports a state department inquiry to locate Otto F. Kloetzer a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern engineer born 1877 in Gefall Voigth, Germany. He left for Germany May 18 and has not reported since World War began. family fears he has been pressed into service. Congress member Cullop requested details to aid protection efforts.
The long awaited canal opening drew celebration and commentary on progress led by President Roosevelt era policies. The piece notes stock changes at Watnman firm, local county leadership, and the economic impact on Washington and Daviess counties. It also surveys a surge in divorces and marriages in Daviess County with most divorces filed since June and many couples separated soon after marriage.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference owners of Fred E. Cressy and Starr-Frank company in Indianapolis. Mentions tuners rebuilder, foreman department, regular trips twice a year, work subject to approval, with a telephone contact for orders.
Announcement reports a deal transferring two thirds of Spink Milling Company to E Niblack and associates of Sikeston Missouri and Washington insiders. The change follows a stockholders meeting and names Mary M Niblock as owner. Also notes McCracken family reunion date at Bethany.
Reports from Rome say Pope Pius X died after a long illness of bronchial catarrh. Secretary of State Merry Del Val announced the pope’s condition deteriorated to unconsciousness before his passing. Bodies of church officials and keen mourning marked the final hours as Rome prepared for a state funeral and a world of Catholic nations faced a transition. The pope, aged stated in reports, reigned since 1903 and oversaw church reforms and a broad reach during his tenure.
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