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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
10
Reports describe German bombings over Paris and Antwerp with limited damage while retreating troops from Falcen and Ostend push through towns. About 800 troops from Antwerp and Ostend reach Ostend by forced marches amid ongoing shelling and warnings by traitors inside occupied areas.
A gunman was shot in front of a saloon at Fortsmint Street and Breadass in New York. He was taken to the hospital where doctors said he had no chance of recovery.
The London ragtime tune Its a dang jong way to Tipperary by Jack Judge and Warry Williams is adopted by the expeditionary forces. Soldiers hum the chorus as they march toward the front with the refrain Its a long way to Tipperary. Other tunes like Deutschland Rater Allies and Whacked on the Rhine gain attention among British troops.
News wires report Zapata forces attacking San Angel Xochimilco and nearby suburbs causing a reign of terror in Mexico City. Officials say Zapata followers agreed to cease fighting during peace talks at Aguascalientes. U S troops patrol border as Carranza and Villa factions clash near Sonora and Novo.
A vivid wartime account from New York papers recalls the Meaux battle scene with Ellicntt Brees noting German trenches and Allied advances. He witnessed around 1,000 German dead and the German retreat as peasants and local drivers observed the aftermath amid heavy fighting near the besieged position.
A fragment reports U S concerns over glass eyes and artificial limbs amid wartime supply limits. Mentions proposed licensing or restrictions, currency notes of patriotic reasons, and potential shifts in manufacture. Also notes a peace meeting with Orthodox Frisee attendees and orders from multiple counties and cities.
London reports semi official Petrograd dispatch stating all former officers and NCOs must rejoin the colors due to German losses. Generals in retirement are taking commissions in the Jandsturm and Jand wehr. others previously exempt are now compelled to active service.
A Morning Post dispatch from Heligoland describes Antwerp siege losses at Lattel where Belgian chasseurs held trenches. Belgians fired on approaching figures they believed were English, resulting in a nighttime massacre. Only about 20% survived of 200. The incident marks a third misfortune for the Belgian defense after prior explosions and water cut.
London reports that King Charles of Roumania died while Charles Ferdinand or Charles III ascended, with oath taken by royal and diplomatic circles. Berlin and Vienna papers say the event will not affect the war situation or shift alliances, noting the new king previously pledged not to oppose the triple alliance.
London dispatch reports definite information that the queen of the Belgians has not left Ostend for London despite last night’s rumour. King Albert, with Belgian troops, moved to St Nicholas on the Antwerp Ghent line last Thursday as Antwerp forts faced heavy forces.
London reports England faces fresh need for soldiers as infantry standard is lowered from 9 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 4 inches and chest measurement from 35 14 inches to 34 4 inches. An appeal in Glasgow seeks 2 090 recruits to replace naval losses in Holland.
Reporters in Washington view Villa Carranza peace talks as increasingly doomed. Officials say Villa’s repeated hard demands on the eve of the peace convention signal a clear distrust of Carranza’s assurances.
Reports say Carranza resists stepping down as Islesias Calderon replaces him, while Washington fears a war between Carranza's forces and the northern army. Villa concentrates forces southward near Zacatecas, awaiting an opportunity. The administration notes fighting may occur during the U.S. congressional campaign but views eventual conflict as in Mexico’s and the government's interest.
In Philadelphia on October 12 George Sutton beat "Young Jake" Schaffer 54 to 40 in the opening match of the billiard players league held at 141, with balkline rules.
Tes Moines Iowa October 12 two robbers kidnapped Charles Ashworth a wealthy Polk county farmer near Valley Junction a suburb of Tres Marine They are believed to hold him for ransom The bandits stopped Ed Wagner a businessman robbed him and demanded fourteen dollars from Wagner and one dollar from Ashworth Wagner escaped after jewelry was taken but Ashworth was forced into a waiting automobile and driven away
Aguascalientes conference proceedings reported from Villa headquarters in Washington show a split over delegate control with Villa claiming six thousand troops versus Carranza's twenty four thousand. The消息 notes the uncertain future of the talks and references the Torreon agreement as a guiding framework.
London Oct. 14 The 44 lists of Prussian army losses total 211000 killed wounded and missing according to a Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam Bavarians Saxons and Wurtembergers not included in the figures
Beriih Ort reports Count Schwerin, a German officer captured by French forces, successfully obtained enemy plans after posing as an English officer. He learned French dispositions during reconnaissance and fled after dinner, disguising as Prussian clothing to avoid detection.
A massive fire swept through Spencer in Wo Va destroying the entire business district. The loss is estimated at about $300,000, with several businesses reported severely damaged or destroyed. Fire crews battled the flames through the night, securing the area and investigating the cause. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area as efforts continued.
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