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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
12
Dispatches from Petrograd report czar proceeding to the front as German forces face a stiff Allied response. Reports claim 4,000 defenders captured at Przemysl with heavy casualties and Austrian gains near Turka. Russian forces push into East Prusias frontier while Austrians advance in Serbia and Galicia.
A Cairo dispatch reports a large gathering of Mohammidi adherents in Haiku expressing loyalty to Russia. The crowd, including Turkish and Austrian border guards, prayed and pledged sacrifice in defense of Russia, invoking Emperor Nicholas and the home country.
The article announces martial law in Egypt effective immediately, with Gen Sir Jonathan Maxwell cited. It notes government measures to protect civilians, British and Russian observers involved, and preparations for enforcement with public calm expected as recalls of invasion threats surface.
A wartime report notes President Poincare and King Albert reviewing French and Belgian forces near Furnes as German shells echoed, with a ceremonial salute and high praise for Belgian troops. The event occurred amid tensions and shows allied unity in a volatile theater.
The Turkish ambassador to Russia returned to Constantinople denying Turkey's hostile intent toward Russia. The Russian foreign minister said Turkey was not at fault for any untoward events and predicted a short war, while reports noted the Turkish consul at Batum disappeared a week before the fleet's arrival.
The State Department ordered Geier to depart Honolulu amid wartime tensions. The German cruiser Greer, docked for repairs for over two weeks, is excluded from public leaving dates. The departure date remains secret to avoid compromising Japanese cruisers waiting near Honolulu harbor.
A Dutch steam trawler reported tangling with a German submarine off the north coast near Helder in the afternoon. The submarine was said to be disabled after becoming entangled in fishing nets, according to the trawler’s crew.
Miss Frances Watts daughter of U S consul general at Brussels arrived from Rotterdam on the Potsdam declaring the invasion of Belgium showed an inhuman spirit. She spoke of Belgian sufferings and the brutal treatment of civilians by German soldiers and of a fiancée captured in Antwerp. She recounts a Belgian girl’s suicide to avoid barbaric acts and criticizes perceived German disregard for womanhood.
Havre France November 3 via Paris Official Belgian general staff note dated November 2 says the enemy has fallen back toward the east abandoning dead and wounded Our troops hold positions and advance forces report signs of a precipitate retreat A German officer confesses the enemy lost 30000 men including 10000 killed Our troops attacked between Dixmude and Noordschote and Dixschoote and Zonnebeke The Lys area saw continued fighting with allied lines holding Massines area seen renewed offensive No major fighting south of the Lys reported
Berlin relays Athens dispatch claiming 15000 Turkish troops already in Egypt while 300000 Turkish forces reportedly advance on Russia. The Matting in Rome cites anti British sentiment in Egypt and Indian troop sympathy with locals as tensions rise across North Africa and the Near East.
London dispatch reports a surge of women returning wounded from the Russian front, many disguising as soldiers. It highlights female troopers like Helen Choha and Col Tomilobbskaya’s daughter, noting their skills and prior exploits.
Two Japanese aviators halted during exhibition flights in Honolulu after the first show. A high level conference followed with Maj Gen W H Carter, Rear Admiral C T Moore, Gov. Lucius Pinkham and other officials. The German gunboat Geler remains in harbor under repair while Japanese battleship Hizen and cruiser Asama are offshore. It was speculated signals exchange prompted the action.
Eyewitness report details October battles along the Lys and Armentieres fronts. German assaults in mass formations were met by French and British artillery and rifle fire, with heavy German losses and several pockets of captured prisoners. The piece notes German valor and missteps in leadership as their Twenty-third corps bears the brunt.
German armored cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, sister ships, built in 1906, measure 440 feet on the waterline five 11.6 ton class ships.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple corns and warts remedy. Two drops in seconds shrivel the corn and detach it, with no sticking to stockings or irritation. Sold by Chicago Lawrence & Co and nationwide druggists, with direct mail option. Also mentions military ships and Pacific naval actions in a separate news note.
London reports the British government has ordered the release of two Italian ships, the San Giovanni and the Rexzina d'Italia, detained at Gibraltar with copper cargoes from the United States bound for Italy. The cargoes were purchased by the British government. The American ship Kronland, sailing from New York to Naples and Greece with copper cargo, remains under consideration.
London dispatch reports the German cruiser Karlsruhe destroyed the British steamer Vandycke Hurstdale carrying Theodore Roosevelt and his South American expedition, along with the Glanton and another ship. Berlin notes Emperor William pledges eventual victory and hopes to meet the foe after the war ends.
Mount Vesuvius erupts as streams of lava threaten neighboring towns near Naples. Since the eruption began on Sunday, lava flows have intensified, causing great alarm especially in the town of Pugnano near one of the lava torrents.
London reports a casualty list dated October 2 from headquarters naming nine officers killed and fourteen wounded. Among the wounded is Lieut Col H WeL Richardson of the Forty seventh Sikhs an Indian regiment.
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