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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
6
The Russian General Staff reports a decisive rout of German Austrian forces but offers no details of the fighting. Russian circles in London quote official sources. In the Western arena both sides log little progress and a relative calm prevails.
London dispatches report Vienna confirms ongoing fighting in Russian Poland with 29000 prisoners taken and heavy machine gun losses. Petrograd proclaims greatest war victory as German counter offensives and repulsed attacks are described in grim terms. Body of reports notes Cracow pressure and Russian advances reaching Ung and Zemplin in Hungary.
Paris issued the French military bulletin reporting no major developments on November 25. In Arras bombardment continued, Misly village assault failed with German losses, limited advances west of Louvain, and near calm with heavy snowfall in the Vosges and surrounding fronts.
Berlin dispatch reports unchanged western front status with a repelled French attack near Sphilard and progress at Aprmont. It cites heavy losses to French and Russian forces, 40,000 prisoners, 70 cannon, 156 machine guns, 160 ammunition wagons, and 30 cannons destroyed. It notes strong enemy reinforcements and ongoing engagements with final results pending.
Paris reports Grand Duke Michael of Russia presented the French army with 1,000,000 pairs of shoes. The shoes were ordered from Webster, Massachusetts factories at an average price of $3 per pair. Additional large orders for the Russian army were also placed in America.
London reports the British battleship Bulwark was blown up off Sherness. The Admiralty says the explosion likely started in her own magazine, with the disaster announced by Winston Churchill shortly before 4 PM.
Wireless dispatches from Major General Frederick Funston aboard the transport Christobell indicate the first of five ships carrying the Fifth brigade from Vera Cruz will reach Galveston shortly after noon and all are expected to dock by nightfall in this Texas port.
Reuters dispatch via Amsterdam cites Berlin Tageblatt reporting 2,000 Russians massacred at Tabriz by Persians. The British official press bureau says the dispatch may be false and possibly German‑inspired.
Baron D estournelles de Constant and other senators send a telegram to Myron Ty Herrick honoring his service in Paris during the war. They express regret at his departure and praise his devotion to France and civilization, hoping he and Mrs Herrick will return to their fireside in the United States.
Emperor William awards the Iron Cross first and second class to Archduke Charles Francis of Austria for his leadership in military operations as commander in chief of the Austro Hungarian throne forces.
Chicago reports a Chicago firm has perfected mechanical cremation burners to bury thousands of European war victims. Thirteen burners have been ordered by two allied nations. When there is no contact, the machines may dig trenches.
Washington Nov 28 American export trade, hindered by the European war, ended October with a US balance of more than 57 million in favor of exports. Exports rose over September by 39 million, led by foodstuffs and animals, while crude materials and manufacturables fell.
Ideal weather favored the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell teams for their Thanksgiving game on Franklin field. The Ithaca elevion, which had crushed opponents lately, entered the contest as a favorite and sought to repeat last year’s victory over Pennsylvan ia in two decades.
Washington reports a 7.1 percent drop in overall prices paid to American producers for principal crops in October, with a 6.1 percent decline excluding cotton. The department cites improved yields and a shift to a larger production year as key factors, plus a 3.6 percent drop in meat animal prices from Sept 15 to Oct 15.
Massina via Rome reports a palace damaged in the 1908 quake collapsed this morning due to bad weather. Rescuers saved two children, while neighbors estimate at least six people remain buried in the wreckage. the full count is not yet known.
Washington officials dispute reports of Zapata capture in Mexico City. Carranza telegraphs from Orizaba denying Capture of Generals Obregon Villareal and Hay, says Blanco’s forces unite with Obregon. Mexico City reportedly abandoned as Villa Zapata converge. Villareal and Hay reportedly moving toward Monterrey.
London reports Germany failed to establish a Zeebrugge base as British ships bombarded the port. Zeebrugge burned. six submarine hulls wrecked. stores destroyed. coast guard and school buildings leveled. gantry and railway sections blown. Germans tried moving hydrogen equipment to Bruges but a railway section was ruined.
The steamer Jason Jaden with toys for children in belligerent nations arrived at Devonport England from New York on November 14 following escort by four British torpedo boat destroyers bearing the American ensign. Officials including the Earl of Beauchamp and F D Acland met the ship with London board of trade representatives.
American author Mrs. Bessie Van Vorst wed Hughes Leroux editor of Tha Matin in Sainte Cleprize church Paris witnessed by Myron T. Herrick ambassador Epienne Lamy and others. Cigar ad and delivery notice follow, offering replacement copy if not delivered by 6 o clock.
Waterloo volunteers urge cash donations, sewing, and clothing drives to clothe needy children before Christmas. Stations operate at four homes with sewing machines and volunteers ready to repurpose garments. Automobiles are requested to transport and distribute donated items.
President Wilson kept a quiet New England Thanksgiving in Williamstown Mass with daughter Mrs Francis Br Sayre. He attended St John s Episcopal Church a forenoon service joined by family and officials then rode in an auto and hosted dinner at the Sayre home with Prof Stockton Axson and Dr Carey C Grayson as his only companions.
Savannah Georgia November 26 Gray Sloop of Mooresville New York died when his motorcycle crashed into a tree during the 300 mile road race. Sloop suffered neck and back injuries in the fatal crash.
Wildfires sweep through Arkansas and Louisiana endangering major oil facilities in Caddo parish and the Central Distilling plant in Helena. Smoke blankets Little Rock and Memphian river traffic stalls as fires race through bottom land, with a Mississippi Valley burn zone stretching across 60 miles. No rain forecast.
Chicago officials warn travelers and groups to shield women and girls from city hazards. The Chicago Young Women's Christian association plans warning letters to communities nationwide outlining six at risk categories including immigrant visitors and show girls.
Providence November 26 Brown defeats Carlisle 20 to 14 as Mew and versatile back led the rally after Carlisle trailed 20 to 0. Calac sparked the Indians with key runs and two field goals while Brown’s kicking and strong defense dominated the first half and nearly tied the game in stretches.
Stockholm reports Swedish protests over a German contraband list after German cruisers seized wood cargoes from five Swedish steamers in the south Baltic. The public suggestion favors Swedish cruisers escorting Swedish vessels loaded with wood to pass German warship lines.
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