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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
1
Zeppelins dropped bombs into ITY causing widespread ruin. Sixty houses destroyed and nine hundred other dwellings damaged during an air raid. Rescue crews comb streets while sirens wail and civilians seek shelter amid debris. News notes casualties and emergency response across the city.
War news from London reports a Zeppelin bombing terror in night skies, with ten thousand French prisoners and Namur fallen. Berlin claims French army division breakdown, while Britain and Russia vow to fight Prussia to the end as Paris forts face danger and a war cabinet meets after midnight.
Rome correspondent reports Austria plans to join Germany at Tsingtau after the Kaiserin Elizabeth was sunk. Vienna dispatches say passports were handed to Japan’s ambassador and Britain cites orders to disarm the cruiser at a neutral port.
Central News dispatch reports German cavalrymen from an Independent unit operating on the extreme right and left flanks of the Allies in the theater described, with official communications issued from the city stating the movement and position of forces on the frontier.
London reports British casualties in Belgium are estimated at 2,000 in an evening announcement. An Atlantic City excursion advertisement notes a last $100 trip of the season, with a Pennsylvania Railroad special train departing Union Station at 6:40 a.m. for a long shore day.
Paris dispatch reports the war office orders withdrawal from Alsace to defend Meuse front. Mulhausen evacuated again as French and British forces hold near Givet. Joffre halts pursuit after repelling a German advance while Lorraine hosts a two-prong attack from Nancy area.
St Petersburg reports from Reuters that Russian infantry advances are satisfactory and the enemy is effectively cornered in eastern Prussia. Observers note Germans boast fine equipment and artillery but weaker marksmanship, while Russian cavalry exploits surprise and nerve in recent actions.
Wireless dispatch from the German foreign office reports a concen trated drive toward Paris with Longwy and much of the Belgian frontier in German hands. French forces under Gen Joffre reportedly broken, 159 guns and 10000 prisoners captured, English cavalry defeated as Duke of Wuerttenberg’s forces cross the Semois and advance west of Longwy toward Waubeuge. Continued on second page.
London reports say Belgian forces trapped 2,000 German troops at Malines after a four hour fight and bombarded enemy positions. Belgian counterattack drove the Germans back with heavy losses on both sides. French and British troops aid the Belgian defense as fighting continues in the north around Charleroi, Fleurus, and Oudenarde with large German forces reported encircled near Courtrai and Anseghem.
London August reports from a Central News correspondent describe British infantry under heavy fire at Mone and around the front with Germans admitting a staggering impact from English volleys. German prisoners praise the coolness and precision, noting extended formation and methodical shooting by Khaki-clad ranks, as they repelled German attempts to rush trenches. CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.
A report predicts heavy British losses and notes no one can foretell the war’s duration. The piece stresses uncertainty and the need for a large British army to sustain defense as the conflict stretches on.
British forces attack Ingtau Fort as Japanese troops land near Tangtau. Reports say shells hit a destroyer and crews suffer casualties while Japanese sailors sign a blood petition to go to the front. The battlefront widens with coopering fleets and mine sightings near Kiauchau.
The Secolo reports Austrian troops massing on the Italian frontier despite government denials. Movements began discreetly but Vienna orders in the past two days caused rapid troop movements visible at Trent. The paper notes about 80000 Austrian troops at Innsbruck.
Antwerp via London announces King Albert has promoted Lieut Gen Bertrand to full general for his conduct before the enemy. The official notice credits his leadership and valor in action. The move elevates Bertrand amid Belgium’s wartime command reshuffle and signals continued Allied resolve.
Prince Arthur of Connaught is entering active service immediately as his infant son was christened Alastair Arthur this evening. The London report notes the royal timing and the military decision concurrent with the christening in the capital.
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports that Charles H. Sherrill former American Minister to Argentina was among detainees in Germany amid a broad spy roundup. He was released after proving identity and now assists Dr Van Dyke American Minister at The Hague in returning Americans home from Germany.
London reports German papers dated August publish orders to draft boys aged 16 to 19 into a musketry and military training course. Retired officers will serve as instructors. The notices appear in papers numbered 2 and 24.
Alexander Gorki, son of the Russian author Maxim Gorki, has enlisted in the French army. A battleship named Kills has arrived in Greek waters after being bought from the United States, previously the Mississinny.
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