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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
1
Large wartime dispatch reports heavy bombardment and river floods on the Western Front. German forces press successes in Poland while Russians cripple the Goeben cruiser. Coastal bombardment, heavy artillery duels, and chaotic weather slow infantry advances near Ypres and Tracy Le Val.
A damaged wartime style report states the yacht Wh Winchester was seized in New York Harbor by a detachment of revenue cutter service officials. The operation included boarding and destroying wireless gear aboard to prevent further use in a southern voyage. The seizure occurred as authorities accused from Washington said the vessel was fitted for a southern trip and involved European deligents in ownership.
A war bulletin reports the German fleet partially closed the Libau harbor by sinking ships and bombarding key military positions, with no other major news reported.
London reports a long distance battle off Sebastopol with both sides claiming success. Russia says Goeben was damaged while Turkey asserts a Russian battleship was hit and other Russian ships retired. Also notes Allied river operations in the Khat Li Arab area with captures and casualties.
Cardinal Gib writes to Mexican hierarchy condemning evils in Mexico and asking for reform without party strife. He asserts the American people will not tolerate a system that imposes state rule over soul and conscience and urges just governance.
From Merrer Pa on November 15 John E Wright reports a hen laying eggs with tails. The tails measure about three quarters of an inch and lack a shell, covered by skin. Incubator experiments spark curiosity about what kind of chicken might result.
London reports from British army headquarters list nine officers killed in France under November 15. Eighteen officers wounded and two missing are also recorded.
London reports the Russian advance near Warsaw has halted with a Russian rear guard forced back by German reinforcements. German troops push into the corridor between the Vistula and Warta rivers to prevent Russian deployment, while the wider war continues with Austrian and Belgrade tensions inflaming the theater.
Thomas Mott Osborne, wealthy philanthropist and reformer, agreed at Gov Glynn's urging to become warden of Sing Sing. He will receive 3500 dollars a year, a prison residence, and maintenance, starting December 1, while leaving his Auburn interests. He succeeds Thomas J McCormick amid past prison scandals.
Dispatches from Curacao say Horatio du Charme's rebellion against Provisional President Bastiltos began last September in eastern Venezuela and is progressing with government forces being defeated by Du Charme's troops, signaling a rising revolutionary momentum.
Anthony N Brady who rose from Albany hotel to Wall Street left an estate about 77 042 442 dollars. The will provides his widow 1 million and 60 000 yearly, sons Nicholas F and James C Brady control, charity 100 000, and large holdings in American Tobacco British American Tobacco United States Rubber. He died in New York with vast holdings and assets.
J. M Studebaker a 89 year old South Bend manufacturer escaped serious harm after a motor vehicle collision in deep snow today. His car and a second vehicle driven by J B Bertelling were smashed with no serious injuries reported. Bertelling was slightly bruised and both hoods and front wheels were damaged.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy of Canadian Pacific Railway announces the resignation of vice president David McNicol after more than 40 years of service due to ill health. He will remain on the board. when health allows, he may accept another important post.
A Petrograd report says a Russian squadron attacked the German ships that bombarded Libau. A German cruiser and two destroyers were sunk. Heavy cannonading was heard from Gothland, about 100 miles northwest of Libau, after the engagement occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Special Cable dispatch reports no Germans remain on the Yser left bank as Allied forces capture the territory. British ships blasted Nieuport and surrounding trenches with heavy shells, halting German advances and causing 22,000 German casualties. German graves dot the coast road near Nieuport, with heavy losses preventing movement of heavy guns and shifting the main advance to Thourout.
A Breslau dated dispatch notes Serbs concentrating near Belgrade as Austria reports repulsing Russian advances. The Vienna brief claims Austrians overran fortifications north of the border after fighting near Cracow, capturing guns and prisoners.
Telegraph report from The Hague details vast destruction across Flanders with Nieuport and Termonde heavily ruined, Ghent deserted, Ypres damaged by shrapnel, and Zeebrugge used as a submarine station by Germany. Alost sees limited recovery as people rebuild in ruins and shacks.
A Russian staff officer in The Hague cites German success in Poland to explain actions. He says Russian cavalry outnumbered German forces but was routed after pursuing the retreating Germans. He notes Russians plan limited crossings and aim to attack via the Oder toward Oppeln, Breslau, and Glomaz.
In the House of Commons Churchill reports British naval casualties to date. Officers killed 222 wounded 37 missing 5. total wounded 3455 missing 425. one more missing officer. Casualties exclude Royal Naval Division at Antwerp and Good Hope loss. Names include Brigadier Fortescue Parne ll and Lieutenant Engleton among the dead. details reflect dated casualty data.
In Belgium near Dixmude and Nieuport floods have flooded the landscape. British and French forces fought with boats and rafts as artillery proved largely ineffective. German positions at Schoorbakke were attacked at night with armored cars. Bluejackets used rafts to flank and disrupt German defense, abandoning guns and matériel as they retreated.
Turmoil deepens as Carranza forces mass around Villa and Leon amid reports of shifting loyalties and disputed leadership. Obregon signals U S mediation rejection while Zapata hints at wider mobilization and constitutionalist troops consolidate along the line.
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