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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
1
A sensational Taube attack on Paris drops twenty bombs with four killed and twenty injured, twelve being women and girls. Bombs hit Notre Dameroof Morgue and Hotel de Ville courtyards, railway terminals and near an American newspaper office as French airmen pursue the raiders.
Four officers drew lots at Fort St Marie north of Antwerp to decide who would stay and fight to the death. A married man with a family won the lot. an unmarried officer offered to take his place, and the chosen officer reluctantly accepted. The trio then bade farewell to their comrade remaining behind.
A Brussels dispatch reports German forces moving swiftly toward Ostend aiming to capture King Albert Queen and Belgian officials while British and Belgian troops retreat toward Ostend from Antwerp. Other messages describe repulsed fighting near Ghent and Termonde with thousands of German troops in northern Belgium and Belgian and British soldiers crossing into Holland for internment and disarmament.
French war office summary reports on the day’s actions across the western fronts. German cavalry seized passes over the Lys east of Aire but were driven off into the Armentieres district. The center saw slight Allied advances north of the Aisne near Soissons, with Craonne and Rheims repelling night assaults. Rheims to the Meuse reported nothing, while heavy fighting occurred in the Woëvre and Apremont area east of St Mihiel. Minor activity on the right wing in Lorraine Vosges and Alsace, but positions broadly held.
Special Cable from London reports Sir John French has lost 1146 British officers out of an estimated 6500. Of these, 267 were killed, 550 wounded, and 323 missing or prisoner of war. Lord Kitchener works to form a fresh corps to fill the gaps as experts warn nearly all officers may face death or capture before Germany is defeated. King George has lost four generals in seven weeks, with Kerr and Findlay among the notable deaths.
London reports that Antwerp's fall pits Holland between British and German interests as Germany presses the Dutch to relinquish control of the Scheldt estuary. A Dutch neutrality stance is questioned amid signs of German-supported supplies via Dutch ports, despite British naval efforts and Dutch protests.
Athens dispatch reports Turks concentrating troops at multiple points in Syria Palestine and north Arabia fortifying coast and interior routes. London says Romania protects Austrian legation as Turkey readies warlike moves. Enver Pasha long influenced by Germany. World Series game today at 2 at Columbia Theater Diamond score board seats 75c Adv.
Berlin reports heavy artillery used in bombardment of Antwerp has moved to France. Antwerp surrenders after eleven days of fighting, with German officials claiming enormous supplies seized and prisoners unknown. German army HQ says historic monuments were spared and Belgian surrender negotiations conducted with the mayor.
Rome reports the conflict’s strain claims aged King Charles of Rommania and Cardinal Ferrata. Tribuna cites illness from overwork while aiding the Pope in ending the war. Noncombatant casualties include a pope, a king, and a cardinal, marking a dramatic toll.
Special to The Washington Post reports from New York that French ambassador Jules Jusserand delivered Hague Convention documents accusing German forces of war violations. The materials detail wounded being shot and mangled, villages burned, inhabitants massacred, and prisoners killed during early August 1914 campaigns in Barras Harbone Montigny Montrieux and Parax, with France urging civilized powers to judge the alleged crimes.
The World Series game in Boston hangs on undecided opposing pitchers as managers weigh options. Braves backers hold long odds at 2 to 1 while Rudolph faces potential Hack by Stallings if weather turns cloudy. Boston welcomes Victoria as teams await final pitching decisions and wagering reactions.
Boston hosts Philadelphia in game three of the world series with clear skies and cooler weather forecast. Probable Boston pitchers are Rodolph or Tyler with Goundy, while Philadelphia may start Bender or Bressier with Schaug. The Braves hold a 2-0 lead after two games and face a critical matchup as the series shifts to Fenway Park tomorrow and Tuesday.
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