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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
1
London reports the situation remains satisfactory with ground gained and prisoners taken despite severe fighting. Nieuport endures heavy bombardment with little German progress, while French forces gain an advantage on the Soissons Croix line and German communications in the east threaten.
Reports from Brussels and Namur warn that nearly 7,000,000 Belgians face famine with less than two weeks of food left in cities. Minister Brand Whitlock says outside aid is needed as Germany has seized food. Soup kitchens feed thousands, shops close, streetcars suspended, and rail service limited as staple supplies like flour and coffee run out.
Jefferson county grand jury and local board of health begin steps to determine if horse and mule meat are being sold as beef in Louisville. One butcher indicted on misbranding, affidavits allege decayed horses and slaughtered meat sold to resemble legitimate meat.
Sir Herbt JT Borden of Canada said the Monroe doctrine would not be involved if Germany invaded Canada while in Hot Springs Virginia. He believed the doctrine relation to Canada had not been fully considered and suggested that comments should come from the U. S. government. He noted Canada did not view a German invasion as imminent.
Jenna J. Malloy of Sing Sing prison was committed to jail for contempt of court after refusing to answer grand jury questions about alleged rigging of automobile races linked to David A. Sullivan. Sullivan, serving a prison term, was president of Union Bank of Brooklyn, where he allegedly caused a wreck.
A fragmentary report dated October 22 states an Antarctic expedition casualty list with three officers killed and three wounded. Lieut Sir Philip Joe Jhasklehurst is named among the wounded after accompanying the Taillieh angie de expedition in the Char Mountains region.
London says the American oil tanker Brindilla is released for Alexandria after cargo destination proves neutrality. Platuria to follow. transfer registry not raised. Britain clarifies policy on continuous voyage and neutral destinations, easing insurance for cotton in neutral ships.
Special to The Washington Post. A wireless dispatch from the steamship Saratoga says heavy firing began at 8 pm about 240 miles south of Scotland Lightship, apparently off the Virginia coast. Searchlights, shots from heavy guns, and possible engagement suggested. British, French, and German naval activity noted as context.
Rome reports Avlona Albania was occupied by Italian naval forces as a relief and sanitary mission for refugees fleeing insurgents. Italy stresses no political or territorial aim and watches the coast to prevent arms smuggling and ensure neutrality compliance in the European war.
A Rome dispatch to the London Telegraph notes Gavrio Princip, Gra bez, Nedeljo Gabrinovics, and 21 accomplices found guilty of treason for the murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo. The Serb army fought to free the prisoners as verdicts are read. sentence due Wednesday.
The most powerful Zeppelin yet built at Friedrichshafen flew northward today with cheering soldiers shouting To London. Count Zeppelin attended the launch. the airship features an armored bomb compartment and a front gun. A second airship was due later this month, with more Zeppelins under construction in Dasseldorf Colmar and Berlin as Germany aims for a fleet of 100.
London firm Waring & Gilson claims unpaid balance for decorative furnishings on the Hamburg-American Line steamship Vaterland. The attached vessel in New York may be sold at public auction and could come under the British flag as a possible armed merchant ship or acquisition for White Star or Cunard. Damrosch Orchestra and Zimbalist perform today at 4:30 at Columbia Theater.
Russian and German forces clash along a 100 verst front from Rawa to the Eae mouth of the Ijanka. In Morchildio village over 700 Germans buried. Russian forces seize two batteries near Mazamerjeff and capture cannons and prisoners along routes Nova to Alexandria. Austrians claim advances in Galicia. Germans report progress near Ivangorod and Warsaw front.
Berlin reports from October 26 note heavy German artillery repelling a British fleet attack west of the Yser Canal, with three ships hit. Persistent fighting persists near Ypres and Lille as German offensives southwestward and street clashes cause heavy English losses and about 500 prisoners. French forces south and west of Arras suffer severe losses after a failed offensive. East of the front, Augustowo progress continues and the Ivangorod battle remains favorable but undecided.
Special from New York reports that Britain has no individuals with incomes over 1,000,000 dollars taxed this year while the United States lists 44 earners at that level. Britain shows 66 taxpayers at 500,000 and 56 at 200,000, with the United States recording far fewer at each tier.
Paris dispatch reports German forces seized the Prince of Monaco's famed Chateau Marchala near Rheims. They demand a ransom of 506 dollars under threat of destruction. The chateau houses a renowned collection of hunting trophies and memorabilia from the prince's visit to America.
Belgian refugees are arriving in New York on nearly every ship from French, British, and Dutch ports. Most belong to the rural farming class, having lost everything in the war. The Belgian bureau is seeking to place these newcomers in farming work in New York and neighboring states.
The Dancing Masters' Academy read a letter from President le Fort proposing suppression of Austrian and German dances. The academy postponed new dance considerations. A revival of ostendalse and lanclerg after the war is suggested.
Lord Charles Beresford told a London audience that Germany faces a long war lasting more than six months to a year to defeat Emperor William. He warned of a great naval battle and said Germany must be humbled, its fleet destroyed, Kiel Canal cut, colonies and forts demolished, and Krupp works razed.
London reports the government has reduced wholesale sugar prices by 10 cents per hundredweight to curb excess stores. The new maximum retail prices are 7 cents per pound for granulated sugar and 8 cents per pound for cane sugar.
A Washington Port dispatch reports that Germany is transferring submarine components by rail toward Smyrna to assemble at the Nicodemias arsenal. The first sections of a submarine are being prepared in Smyrna for shipment toward Turkey as authorities confirm the project.
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