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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
6
Associated Press reports from official sources that battles between Russians and Austrians near Zamose have raged for days and are likely decisive. Austria is said to have invaded and occupied territory in front of Zamose, signaling a major turn in the fighting.
Washington reports from Aug 21 that Russian troops near Lemberg and Servian forces moved forward. French embassy in Berlin notes German losses near Nancy and Vitriinoni. Longwy capitulates after 34 days siege. English north front resistance and German retreat in East Prussia noted.
A Basel dispatch notes three German and two Austrian corps with siege artillery crossing the Rhine. Reports from Copenhagen and London say Germany suspends ordinary rail service to move troops east. A British note reports a German cruiser with prisoners. other items claim Koenigsberg is fully invested by Russia and a new French army forms for an eastern offensive.
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Morning Post dispatch from Terneuzen cites refugees and escaped notables describing Louvain as sacked by German troops after a retreat from Malines. The town’s population, including women children and clergy, was massacred or driven from the ruinous city, with a few dignitaries providing cautious accounts.
Miss Elsa Bristow of Des Moines arrived in London after assisting wounded British soldiers on the continent. She carried letters from soldiers and families and noted fierce fighting with German losses. The American Women’s Reed Society supports employed women with fighting husbands. A later item reports Workman H.M. Wane killed at Quaker Oats plant Cedar Rapids. Temperatures listed for August 24.
Allied forces hold while German and Austrian units push and pause in northern France and Prussia. Reports claim new armies form and battles unfold in Poland Galicia and Kielce with heavy losses on both sides.
Washington August 28 Senate confirmed Attorney General McReynolds to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court. Senators said the vote was very decidedly in favor of the confirmation.
Tsing Tau August 29. A landing party of Japanese or Chinese near Cape Jaesekoe prompted fortifications to close entrances as German forces prepare for potential landings. The Japanese legation anticipates a landing outside Kim-Clay within ten days amid six Japanese warships patrolling beyond German guns.
Washington August 29 The Federal Reserve Board announced invitations to its upcoming bankers conference go to presidents of clearing house associations in Cincinnati Denver New Orleans Omaha Pittsburgh Portland and Baltimore. Two representatives from each district will attend. A committee led by A H Wiggin Seth Low and M H Towne will address Europe debt obligations with telegrams sent to major clearing houses including Chicago Boston Philadelphia St Louis San Francisco and Baltimore.
Official dispatch from Washington describes British victory off the German coast. German destroyers and cruisers engaged. two German destroyers sunk and many damaged while British forces lost few ships. The battle cruiser squadron evaded submarines and floating mines with minimal casualties.
Waterloo residents rally behind Hotel Russell Lamson as the city’s convention hub in its role as Iowa’s gateway. A leading retailer claims at least 26 000 extra copies of the newspaper will be mailed nationwide, boosting Waterloo’s profile and informing the public about the hotel and other local enterprises.
The White Star liner Adriatic entered port in darkness with 1,762 passengers, mostly Americans who were in England at the outbreak of hostilities. Reports mention possible Canadian volunteer transport and questions about anti-submarine or patrol cruiser status. A separate Alaska case involves W Rogers charged with murder, claiming self defense, with a September hearing scheduled in Nome. News notes also report Salvation Army aid delivering two stoves to a destitute family, with surplus stove offered to another family.
AU 1 Strempke Black of Lester ownership alleges John Flack failed to provide, forced chores, tended livestock and crops, and insulted her, leading to a divorce petition filed March 18 1914 with separation May 18. The plaintiff, who signed in German script, cites insults to her chastity and damaged feelings.
A Reuters report from Antwerp quotes an official statement that German forces violated the laws of war by bombarding open and undefended areas around Namur and Heyst Opden Berg for 48 hours. The bombardments aimed to terrorize civilians as Belgian and French troops counterattacked and withdrew to defensive lines. The Belgian division regrouped by the Sambre and Meuse and rejoined French lines.
The Princess Patricia Canadian light Infantry, first native North American unit to sail for Europe, 1000 men aboard the Megantic from Montreal, seen off in gala scenes for a secret destination. The dispatch from St. Petersburg claims Russians have invested Koenigsberg fortress. German forces are confined with no interference reported.
London reports a North Sea engagement off Heligoland where British Rear Admiral Beatty led destroyers and cruisers to sink two German cruisers and two torpedo boats, set fire to a third cruiser, and damage others. News sparked jubilation across London with crowds cheering and theatres displaying bulletins.
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