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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
1
London reports a major East Prussia battle as Russian forces press a 150 mile enveloping line from Stalluponen to Soldau. German retreat slowed, with observers fearing a Danzi g attack while others push to defend Posen and Silesia.
US seeks to identify who laid mines blamed for halting Denmark Holland Sweden and Norway trade with the United States. Officials question Russia as later reports claim mines near the entrance to the Gulf of Riga and around Aland Island. Diplomatic efforts aim to limit disruption to neutral commerce while authorities gather evidence and decide which belligerent bears responsibility.
Berlin reports heavy losses by the enemy near Yser and Ypres with 1,100 more prisoners taken, while fierce French attacks west and east of Soissons are repulsed with heavy enemy losses. Austrian reports say northwestern Serbia advances, large captures, and high prisoner totals. Austrian camps hold 79,214 prisoners with 731 officers.
Paris reports official communications claiming German actions have waned at sea while Allied forces push counterattacks. Progress south of Bixselroote and near Ypres, with villages retaken and Prussian Guard repulsed. French and German lines report artillery duels and minor gains as winter weather sets in.
A Berlin newspaper copy reports Belgian losses in Wednesday fighting: about 6 000 killed and 8 000 wounded, with German forces taking few prisoners near Dixmude and Lombartey as patrols advance toward Osten. ABaltimore & Ohio train ad notes a $1 26 round trip for Saturdays and Sundays with return by 3 a.m.
London dispatch reports German forces driven out of Dixmude after firing a torrent of shrapnel and high explosive shells. The advance was marginal, as fighters contested the ruins of the town and heavy bombardment continued, per Central News correspondent.
Special Cable reports the Kaiser’s son-in-law, the Duke of Brunswick, missing from his regiment, later found in the army rear wandering and nearly starving. Medically examined, he has been placed under restraint with war horrors blamed for his decline. the Kaiser is deeply affected though the rumor remains unconfirmed. The note recalls that the duke’s mother, the former Duchess of Cumberland, was demented for years.
Washington dispatch from London says unconfirmed reports suggest the British battleship Audacious may have been lost near the Irish Sea after striking a mine near the same area as the Olympic. The 25,000 ton vessel, commissioned in 1912, carried ten 12.6 inch guns and sixteen 4 inch guns with 21 knot speed.
Secretary Bryan announced that the U S evacuation of Vera Cruz will occur on Monday November 23 after assurances from Gen Carranza and the Aguascalientes convention. About 8 500 troops remain and five transports await to complete the withdrawal within 43 hours.
The Secretary of State will study notes from the British and French ambassadors on Ecuador and Colombia to assess using U S good offices to curb alleged neutrality violations. A move toward Pan American unity on wireless regulation is discussed, with Chile defending neutrality and hints of a hemispheric conference.
War Department announces major reshuffle of senior officers led by Brig. Gen. Hugh Scott advancing to chief of staff after Maj. Gen. Will iam Wotherspoon’s retirement. Frederick Funston to major general on Wotherspoon’s retirement, with Scott awaiting final rank until April 29, 1915. Promotions also include Brig. Gen. Tasker Bliss and Brig. Gen. Elisha D. Bliss amid Mexican crisis context.
Dorchester House, once the opulent residence of Whitelaw Reid used during his ambassadorship, is converted into a military hospital. Miss Muriel Wilson oversees operations with the ballroom turned into a convalescent sitting room. Bedwards fill former halls as wards and dormitories await wounded as Sir Alfred Fripp and his sister supervise care at Park Lane nursing facilities.
Villa forces loyal to Provisional President Gutierrez push south from San Luis Potosi toward Tampico in a campaign to seize central Mexico. Carranza relocates to Cordoba as Obregon reorganizes loyalist troops. fighting anticipated at Queretaro with rail lines as the main route of advance.
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