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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
5
Russian forces launch a renewed attack as reports from London claim French victories against Germany and Austria. Allied armies coordinate a combined offensive in Lorraine with battle rejoined yesterday and still raging.
Two ships collide offshore near Seattle Washington prompting rescue teams to mobilize. Aboard the vessels a crew of 65 is reported with no immediate details on injuries or casualties.
London August 26 The French war office orders withdrawal from occupied territory to reinforce the Meuse front. A major battle between Maubeuge and Donon could decide France’s fate as German forces mass across the Lorraine frontier and push toward the barrier forts near Verdun. The invasion threatens Paris with a reported 700,000 German troops and ongoing reinforcements.
Military reports warn annexation of North Sea ports to follow a German victory in the war. Austrian victory at Krasnik repels Russian forces. Russian telegrams claim gains in eastern Prussia and Galicia. Allied armies launch offensive in Lorraine. German cavalry division reportedly annihilated near the French front. Austrian losses mounted with 14,000 killed and 30,000 wounded among 200,000 engaged.
London August 26 88 Paris Times correspondent reports German forces faced light resistance outside Namur after advancing from Philippeville. Belgian evacuation was orderly. 7000 troops moved under French cavalry cover as forts like Fort Marchoyelette and Fort Maiziret fell.
French forces press Charleroi recapturing villages and driving toward the lower town as shelling continues on both sides. After heavy losses the opposing armies halt at dusk with fighting resuming before dawn as French troops push through the mining district. Moslem leaders in Calcutta extend greetings to the Turkish grand vizier praising Turkey's neutrality and loyalty to Britain in the Bairam period. California primary returns show Fredericks challenging Johnson for governor with Weney and Phelan securing party nominations.
In Wisin on August 26 mechanic John O. Jen tet, a magnesium for Spencer Wiss fue r, died from injuries sustained in a traffic collision. The automobile radiog driver was killed in the Elgin national trophy race day accident and died today in hospital.
Reports from Lindon Antwerp and London describe German withdrawals beyond defensive works and renewed attacks along the French Belgian frontier. American minister Brand Whitlock protests Zeppelin bombing of Antwerp while Paris officials caution on fighting along the frontier with Allies poised to counter when proper hour comes.
Rome dispatch quotes Vienna reporting General Coral denies Austrian plans against Italy. The message counters rumors of aggression as baseless and planted by a third party.
Berlin dispatch says Baron Kolmar van der Golia appointed military sovereign of occupied Belgium and proceeds to the ports. Civil administrator named for the area. Date given is August 26 with Reuters reporting from Berlin Amsterdam.
Berlin announced the death of Lieut. Gen. Prince Frederick of SagMeiningen at Namur on Aug. 23 from a shell while front reports varied on the eastern and western fronts. Born 1861, he was the third son of George Duke of Meiningen, married Adelaide Lippe in 1859, and left six children.
The Antwerp bombing by a Zeppelin caused extensive damage to public buildings and streets. Reports vary on casualties with estimates from 12 to 26 dead and hundreds of structures damaged or destroyed, provoking protests under the Hague Convention.
Washington D C Aug 26 Western Sugar refiners won a victory over New Orleans and New York rivals as the Interstate Commerce Commission approved new rates on California sugar to Chicago and the Missouri river east territory. The change aims to open western markets with a rate 20 cents per hundred pounds higher than New Orleans Chicago rate east of the Missouri river and 24 cents higher than New Orleans rate six points east of the Missouri. The refineries expect to divert Hawaiian and beet sugar flows to San Francisco refiners and align intermediate territory rates west of the Missouri.
The Chicago grain market closed mixed with September wheat at 31.06 and nearby contracts showing volatility. Prices moved lower after a sharp early surge as speculators and buyers reacted to European wartime demand and public market influence.
American minister Brand Whitlock in Brussels reports to Washington that German forces hold the city while neutral ministers, including the Spanish, persuaded Brussels officials to avoid futile defense. Whitlock remains at the legation, protecting residents and assuring humane aid without endangering neutrality.
Premier Asquith informed the House of Commons that British authorities in West Africa reject any terms of capitulation from Togoland. The German colony on the west coast must surrender unconditionally, with no negotiated terms offered.
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