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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
7
Amid Meuse fighting a fleet of 70 warships searches for two German cruisers still on the bank. Forts at Camp remain and a bridge across the Meuse is key as French and British forces press a wedge toward Verdun and Toul while artillery duels resume.
London official narrative dated October 17 describes nocturnal bayonet clashes and artillery difficulties along the Aisne and near Nieuport. British pressure extends toward the Franco Belgian border. weather and terrain hinder observation and bombardment while patrols harass German positions and capture weapons. Local villages suffer heavy damage and burial duties fall to inhabitants and allied troops.
Se yovaths Bouaek rommailer and Ironarin Fensee meet with Vere Tg Sesreta Roosevelt to discuss transferring the we sap from the exposed barrier at Har Hiroes Me to the Severed Waters of Boston. Threptur proposes a boundary with Bar Harber and Roeton to avoid overrun by the mite timait while Breish and Brench pledge safety assurances.
Lieutenant D B Lawton aged 49 long served in the Spanish War as a private and rose through ranks to lieutenant in the State service. He endured four and a half years of illness with nerves, finally passing after a career including service in the Philippines and membership in veteran organizations.
Report from London dated October 2 describes Antwerp garrison reduced to few policemen with rising plundering in the suburbs. German troops are said to be on friendly terms with the population while authorities crack down on looters and a man detected forcing an entrance to a house is shot.
London announces a government move to prohibit the import of sugar to prevent enemy nations from turning their stocks into cash via neutral traders. The measure aims to limit German and Austrian sugar reaching the UK, with large sugar stocks ensuring supply for months and prices kept affordable.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld railroads restrictions on extra fare trains. T. Kennelly of Chicago bought an extra fare ticket in New York for Chicago but stopped in Syracuse and sought a refund. The ICC backed the railroad, ruling refunds beyond the first stop would turn the trains into locals.
Paris oct 23 rumors persist that the Kaiser is in a serious health state and that relations with top generals are strained. He rebukes leaders for retreat decisions, fears assassination, and orders heavy security with searchlights and guards around quarters while the imperial staff remains large despite war pressures.
Ottawa, Oct 2 Sir Robert Borden prime minister of Canada with Lady Borden and Jeff Ottawa left for New York for a three week holiday trip. They will spend most of the time in Virginia. Sir George E Foster will assume prime ministerial duties during Borden's absence.
The War Department considers increasing American troops in China along the railway from Peng to the sea due to European conflict withdrawals. Guards were shared with several nations and may be expanded as needed. Maj. Gen. Barry inspected China arrangements and found the current force likely sufficient.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Kiel and Germania shipyards constructing armored transports with capacity for 500 men and speeds to move toward the Scheldt for potential English coast landings. Three ships reportedly completed and en route. An airship shed at Schleswig for two Zeppelins noted. Malmo yards building two submarines, though funded status unclear.
Reports from Indian seaports claim the German cruiser Emden has been sunk, but no solid confirmation. Indian newspapers urge convoys to protect shipping, saying delays risk Indian trade and industry while the public perceives German naval gain as a broader war signal.
Specal Cable reports Maxine Elliott, the famed actress, has donated no motor ambulance to the Tyuchess of Sutherland's Hospital corps in France and expects to join the front in days. She was the first American to enlist for Red Cross work on the firing line and awaits orders from the duchess, who traveled to the Aisne battlefield after marrying Maj. Fitzgerald. Elliott says she is a soldier awaiting command and declines a Red Cross uniform photo.
Cable from London reports Mrs Penfield wife of the American ambassador has received the highest foreign honor from Emperor Franz Joseph for Red Cross aid. R N James, American in London, notes Austria’s improved organization under the German staff and Vienna’s relative calm amid wartime strain. He traces travel from Vienna to Munich and comments on public unease in Cologne and Dusseldorf after recent bombardments.
London dispatch recalls a conversation between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Lord Roberts during German maneuvers. Roberts asked why the German army used close formation despite battlefield risks. The Kaiser replied the tactic was needed to keep troops forward for psychological reassurance.
London reported a British casualty list dated October 1% noting ten officers killed including Lieut. Sir R. G. V. Duff of the Life Guards and 29 wounded. It confirms the death in action of Lord John Spencer Cavendish born 1873, son of the late Lord Edward Cavendish and brother of the Duke of Devonshire. he served as a Major in the First Life Guards.
New York bettors post high stakes on Whitman and Glynn as the gubernatorial race draws action. Fred Schumm offers 2000 on Glynn while John Drew wires in 300 to back Whitman, with Kings County favored for Glynn by 5000. Gerard campaign backer Walsh puts 1000 against 600 on Gerard, while veteran Democrats forecast Sulzer grabbing the big vote. Betting also shifts to tomorrow’s football games with Cornell and Princeton lines.
The article notes that President would be busy all evening and conferees adjourned in disappointment. Representative Henry said he would propose three day recess periods after the election, insisting that any attempt to adjourn would be blocked.
Paris reports the death of Dr. Emile Reymond a noted amateur aviator, president of the national aviation commission and French senator. He was wounded reconnoitering near Verdun during a French attempt to rescue a fellow aviator, was saved, described observations to an ambulance crew, and was posthumously decorated with the Legion of Honor by the general in command in the presence of Justice Minister Briand.
Lisbon dispatch reports uprisings by pro monarchist forces in Portugal on October 20 and 21. Civil unrest concentrated in northern areas cutting telegraphic links with Lisbon. Mafra saw a fierce clash as 107 civilians clashed with republican troops. The civilian force was led by a lieutenant who seized the arsenal but was defeated, while a 200-strong insurgent group was chased into the mountains.
A dispatch from Pe king reports that Allied warships have captured a German destroyer that escaped from Kiauchau Bay. The capture was announced in London on October 2 by the Exchange Telegraph Company.
A wartime dispatch details German cruiser Karlsruhe active across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It notes Karlsruhe has seized coal and captured British vessels, clashing with Suffolk and Bristol, and escaping pursuit with a speed of 27 knots. It highlights Karlsruhe’s armament of twelve 41 inch guns and crew of 37.
Lyman H. Marble a merchant and postmaster confronts an unresolved official resignation. Despite a term over a year past his mandate, no successor or release has been issued though mail volume rose with parcel post. Officials say a successor Mrs Myrna Langford has already been appointed.
J A Osoinach was elected president of the first year class of the George Washington University Law School. Seated at the meeting were about one hundred members in Maronie Temple. Other officers elected included W Miller as vice president, The Farrell as secretary, Albert Morris as treasurer, and Po Palimes as class editor.
A readerable church notices section lists services at multiple denominations in the city. Baptist, Evangelical, Congregational, Presbyterian, Unitarian and more schedule weekly gatherings at various addresses with pastors named and sermon themes hinted, inviting all to attend.
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