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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
6
A German army rams toward Paris in a renewed rapid maneuver reminiscent of a five week old push that nearly breached the French capital. The report notes ongoing efforts and the persistent uncertainty about the outcome of the European war.
Allied left wing reinforced as Gen Joffre reports resumed offensive on the northern front. German von Kluck sends corps into Lille, a city already under German control, with Ostend seen as the probable objective of the advance along the coast.
Observers in London describe German moves to seize railroad access north and south while a French official states Allies advanced between Arras and Albert. Reports note chaotic front conditions, with French gains near Hesantie Bae and Souain, and Verdun held by German forces under the crown prince. Siege guns from Antwerp reportedly aiding reductions toward Yordim as lines extend from Warsaw toward Przemyśl.
Dispatch from Ostend dated October 11 reports violent engagements near Quatrecht and Melle with over 800 German dead and many wounded. French marine fusiliers bayoneted and captured 406 Germans, forcing the enemy to retreat toward Ooregem as the battle resumed near Lyrde.
The Hasar dispatch reports Austrian legation at The Hague says Russians have evacuated Lemberg after a fierce battle. Lemberg had been held by Russians since early in their Galician campaign. Also a dispatch notes at Ghent many Germans present, with many departing toward Bruges, per Avondpost.
A French and British offensive near Lille targets German positions as Lille’s liberation is seen as short. Reports note shifts from cavalry engagements to broader infantry movements, with French officials signaling “our forces” advancing beyond prior cavalry-only actions.
An order for ammunition received by a local cartridge plant will require hundreds of extra workers and six months of 24 hour operation. Placed by a New York banking firm, the client remains unnamed. Shells for delivery to New York will use 2 calibre bullets with lead cores and paper-wrapped shells. Officials note the shells appear to be for old style rifles and speculation centers on their destination.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Berlin says Germany prepares to lay siege to Belfort with a large approach. Self-lor, a fortress near the Swiss border opposite Mielhausen, withstood a siege in 1870. Population about 6,000. Allied forces aim to push progress after failed attacks on Arras and Roye.
Washington reports the Senate approved a war revenue plan taxing liquor at one dollar per barrel and a per cent tax on rectifiers, while cotton growers aim to fund a $250,000 bond program to stabilise prices. A separate incident near St Patrick’s and Alphonsus churches involved two explosions, injuring a boy and a priest. arrests followed, with one man jailed for unlawful assembly.
Belgian government members landed in Havre Tuesday evening and were greeted by the minister of marines and local authorities. Military honors were rendered, and the papal legate attended the cordial reception as part of the official visit.
Richmond, Va. delegates gather for the fortieth annual meeting of the American Bankers Association as Arthur Reynolds of Des Moines opens with support for the Federal Reserve plan. He warns banks to adjust expectations while weighing safety, rates, and the impact on profits as central banks would not compete with member institutions.
London dispatch cites Paris source stating General Mareat, famed former head of St Cyr, died in fighting near Arras, amid the ongoing French battles. The report notes Mareat as a prominent French general and military educator.
A grand jury indicted Longshore of Waterloo on a murder related charge. The case alleges he formed a criminal operation targeting Minnie Diadard, with May 26, 2014 cited in the indictment. The trial faced procedural reversals and remands as details remain contested.
A Minnesota delegation touring Waterloo during a dairy show praised the city’s new Rogsell Lamson hotel and its manufacturing plants, bridges, and streets. Officials noted the trip also served to highlight cheap farm lands in Minnesota, with hosts hoping to boost state pride and attract new settlers. The party planned to depart this evening.
Three bombs from German aircraft struck the Nancy railway station near the bridge of the Rude le Mon Desert, causing damage to a first class passenger coach, wounding three people and disrupting telegraph wires. The incident occurred yesterday morning as the city faced attacks via Paris.
Paris reports German attempts to break Verdun failed while Allied operations progress normally. French and British troops have taken Ypres and repelled German advances along the Oise and Meuse fronts. Verdun remains secure as German efforts near the Argonne and Mihiel fronts falter under French countermeasures.
London dispatches report from Lisbon say that Germans in Portugal may depart for Madrid as cabinet meetings yield a plan to convene congress on October 16 to authorize mobilization of Portuguese troops. Madrid dispatch notes unconfirmed Lisbon declaration of war against Germany.
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