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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
6
The London Times notes Namur's fall shocks England as French troops give way unexpectedly. It reports the English press fearing a prolonged struggle and urges resolve for supremacy in the old world, with experts detailing German army gains.
War bulletin from August 25 reports Belgian forces repelling German cavalry at Ostend and Namur falls to German forces. Across the front, Austrian cavalry routed in Galicia while Russians seize two artillery batteries and 200 prisoners. Belgians wounded total around 50,000 with about 16,000 dead. Internment of Belgians underway in Holland at Oudenidum.
London reports the Namur fortress showed great strength but fell to German attack after a brief two day fight. Analysts warn of a possible German advance toward Paris while noting the Allies must hold the sea to prevent a strategic German thrust. Belgians face blame and doubt over allied support amid a tense northern front. Germany seeks a paralyzing blow in Belgium to delay Russian resistance.
Washington Aug 25. On motion of Democratic Leader Underwood the house voted to deduct pay for all time members are absent, except illness. All leaves were canceled as the chamber faced repeated quorum failures and suspension of business.
London reports The Times describes German treatment of stranded Americans at war start. Orders issued to show courtesy include special trains from Munich and Frankfurt to Rotterdam and Flushing. At stations hosts offered hot coffee and German papers, with pamphlet Germany's Reasons for War distributed to travelers.
The Secolo reports Austrian troops massing near the Italian frontier despite Vienna’s denials. Movements began discreetly but intensified in the last 48 hours, with visible troop shifts at Trent and a large Austrian presence said to be at Innsbruck.
London reports a Zeppelin airship over Antwerp last night was shot down six miles outside the city by Belgian artillery. The crew of 16 captured. Bombs killed seven and injured six, with houses wrecked near the Wings Albert palace and a hospital partially damaged. Public alarm and indignation rise over the Red Cross flag attacked.
New York on August 25 observers at Fire Island reported a British presumed cruiser halting a tramp steamship believed to be Austrian just outside New York harbor shortly after 1 o clock today.
Rome Aug 24 Several cardinals chosen to attend the conclave to elect Pope Pius X successor will be assigned rooms inside the Vatican near the Sistine Chapel where the ballots occur twice daily Others will be allowed to attend mass in their rooms avoiding the need to go to the Pauline chapel each morning
Denver Aug 25 court martial results released showing 23 Colorado National Guard officers and men acquitted on charges arising from the Ludlow battle. Accusations included murder manslaughter arson and larceny with one count against Lieut. K. E. Linderfelt for an assault on Louis Tikas leader of the Greek strikers killed in the Ludlow fight. verdicts were sent to Adj.-Gen. John Chase for Ammons approval before public.
A Car riere d Italia dispatch from Antivari reports that Cattaro in Dalmatia has been completely destroyed by a bombardment by an allied fleet. The Austrian commander is said to be partially open to terms of surrender. The report date is July with a later Aug 25 timestamp from London.
Paris dispatch reports Count von Schwerin, emperor's nephew, captured while commanding Uhlans at Hardebeke. French chasseurs killed one, wounded five, and took the others prisoner after German detachment approached. Genevan dispatch notes Strassburg garrison largely annihilated at Schirmeck. 5 304 men went in, only about 1,800 returned.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against B. A. Lock and Grain Company of Des Moines Iowa with assets listed at 350 000 and liabilities at 250 000. Creditors brought the suit citing contracting credits due to the European war and inability to secure rail cars to move grain. The Lockwood company operates 14 grain elevators in central Iowa and Shannon Mott Milling remains unaffected and will continue operations according to president I A Lockwood.
A Paris visitor from Charleroi recounts witnessing heavy combat near Forey miles from Erquelines. He describes German troops under a French artillery barrage, advancing in columns and suffering massive losses before replacements moved up. He also notes a German plane brought down near Solore le Chateau and another near Nevlea.
The two and a half year old son, living on Commercial street, nearly bled to death from nasal hemorrhages but shows improvement. He was moved from St Francis hospital to home as of August 24, and remains under care. A separate dispatch notes President Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the United States neutral in the war between Germany and Japan.
Washington Aug 25 The senate judiciary committee approved the McReynolds nomination for associate justice of the Supreme Court but a fight looms over the Wilkerson removal case. Kenyon Cummins Fletcher and Shields push a thorough probe before confirmation. Wilkerson’s reply to continued assignment remains awaited while Brine Cline’s subcommittee path noted.
A Paris report describes a new weapon by a French scientist that allegedly kills all life within 300 yards of detonation. The piece notes wartime urgency and claims the French are ready to deploy it if German tactics persist.
Dispatches report a renewed German push in North Alsace after a pause. Allied forces countered, maintaining pressure on German detachments, with French troops delaying reports of a recaptured town. Operations in Alsace shift to a secondary phase while Lorraine sees French withdrawals to the Martagne River.
San Francisco dated Aug 25 reports the Japanese cruiser Idzumo, after leaving the city last Saturday, seen in Juan de Fuca Strait bound for Esquimalt. The sighting surprised observers, with speculation on its mission limited. The ship likely uses Esquimalt as a base to protect British, Japanese and French shipping along the Canadian and American Pacific coasts.
Nish Seria via London Aug 25 Servian troops reoccupied Sabue Shalats at 4 pm Aug 24 official announce ment says Austrians driven back across River Save Ser bian territory now cleared of the enemy Villages were devastated and inhabitants massacred Sabac on the River Save 27 miles west of Belgrade Dispatches Aug 18 said Austrians had entered Saha after heavy fighting along the line
Washington D C Aug 25 after days of consideration the federal reserve board decided to open all twelve federal reserve banks at the same time and launch the new banking system nationwide the board opposed opening the new york district first and will select class CO directors before organizing staff quarters and assessments across districts the plan aims for rapid nationwide readiness once directors are chosen.
Washington reports Sir Lionel Carden British minister to Mexico handed passports by General Carranza signaling his expulsion. Carranza's highhanded move follows Huerta links and British interests in oil and railroads. Wilson may seek apology but official recognition likely unchanged.
Pasadena August report on humorist Will Burdette gravely ill at Clifton-by-the-Sea with coma after a protracted illness. Doctors cite a complex of diseases. he is over 70, in good humor despite illness, attended by wife and nurses as his condition fluctuates.
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