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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
6
Paris reports suggest near continuous heavy artillery along the frontier. Official communiqués are sparse and experts struggle to draw conclusions about decisiveness or gains from alleged victories and withdrawals.
Reports from Paris describe an active right wing with heavy artillery along the frontier and a German assault driven back toward Mulhouse. French critic Col Rousset complains official communications lack clarity while urging more public confidence. Arras town hall, a Gothic building from the sixteenth century, is noted as burned.
The French war offices release details of October campaigns. On the left wing the enemy evacuated the Lys region. German trench gains near Verdun are reported reversed. progress noted between the Somme and Oise with no infantry attacks. Center reports advance toward Craonne and gains between Meuse and Moselle. right wing German resistance checked in Ban de Sapt. Russian front activity persists from Warsaw to the Dniester with no eastern Prussia changes.
Portugal announces two expeditionary forces of Portuguese troops will sail from Lisbon on September 10 to reinforce garrisons in Portuguese possessions in Africa near German areas. Consul general C Rangel De Sampaio disclosed the news in New York, the first confirmation of military preparations for the event.
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Official dispatches say the eastern battle at Wirballen, Russian Poland, remains favorable to Germany. Russian attempts to storm trenches end in heavy losses while daily artillery fires fail to drive Germans from fortified positions near Stry, Sambor and Medyka as Austrians press from Fort Zemysl toward Lemberg.
Peking dispatch reports Britain cannot intervene in the dispute over the Japanese occupation of the Shantung railroad tied to the Kian Chau campaign. Britain cites that the line is German owned and used for military purposes, leaving Japan with no alternative in the matter.
An official Servian communique from London Oct 15 says tensions of retired officials ending Oct 14 will be paid at the state treasury in Helgrane, not Nish. It also notes abundant rattle and foodstuffs enabling export. Separately, Victor Innes and his wife were granted bail in San Antonio on murder and conspiracy charges tied to the disappearance of Elois Nenis Nelms and Beatty Nelms. The Clayton anti trust bill was signed by President Wilson in Washington without ceremony.
German newspapers pick up alleged Belgian general staff papers found by authorities in Brussels. The Kreuz Zeitung says Belgium would side with France and England in war. Deutsche Tages Zeitung hopes neutral states end talk of brutal Belgian violation. Vossische Zeitung cites England’s duplicity and Belgian minister Steint’s cautious view of English protection.
A fire in the Austrian Hungarian government arsenal at Trieste on the Adriatic reportedly destroyed a dreadnought under construction and damaged six torpedo boat destroyers. Wool work soaked with petrol touted. several workmen reportedly arrested as the arsenal sustains heavy damage.
An Oct 15 bulletin from France Da Nord cites Central News dispatches that German forces delaying at Arras suffered heavy losses while being surrounded in marsh areas. The report also claims German occupation of Arages and positions east of Ostend.
From Petrograd a dispatch reports that Austro German forces were defeated near Warsaw in Russian Poland. Russians claim enormous losses for the enemy and thousands of prisoners taken, according to the message from the government.
Copenhagen Times correspondent reports Germans transferring large masses from the eastern to the western front amid Russian inaction. Ordinary rail traffic delayed 48 hours. German sickness rising. Plans to occupy Paris included indemnity and looting rights until payment. Russian attacks repulsed along the frontier, with six to eight army corps along the line opposite Lyck.
The dispatch reports German entry into Ghent on the night of the 12th and temporary occupation of Lille. Allied forces hold Ypres and show progress on the Lys left bank near Bailleul and Mont-de-Hatz. Enemy attempts to advance between St Mihiel and Armentont and through the Spada pass were repulsed amid heavy attacks.
Dr E Dana Durand warned at the International Dry Farming congress that immigration to farm work may be compelled by law to balance population with food supply. He called the feeding of millions of people an old issue that has grown urgent and worrisome.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts introduces a resolution urging a full investigation into the United States military preparedness. He argues Carnegie peace funding blinds Americans to security needs, urging reorganization of military strength and a commission of three senators, three House members, and three presidential appointees to study national defense.
The Wapsipiniean school in district No 4 Fairbank township will give a public school fair Friday evening Oct 22 at 8 oclock. Pupils prepared a fine program and Superintendent Lockwood will give an address. Families are asked to bring boards with bread for two which will be sold at auction.
The British cruiser Yarmouth reportedly sunk the Hamburg America liner Markomannia near Sumatra and captured the Greek steamer Pontports with 60 German POWs aboard. Markomannia and Pontports were said to be accompanying the German cruiser Emden in African service.
Reports say a new slide in the Culebra Cut disrupted canal traffic last night, delaying ships waiting to pass the Panama Canal. Officials anticipate ongoing dredging and possible continued closures for months, with engineers noting the slope conditions and need for stabilization.
German ambassador von Berngtorff declares England issued a denial over the 1906 Anglo Belgian pact while claiming Belgium remained neutral yet cooperated with Britain. Dispatches note civilian evacuation at Goldap in east Prussia amid military considerations.
Washington dispatch reports the Mexican convention at Aguas Calientes deferred final action on Carranza's resignation awaiting Zapata delegates. A reconvening date of October 2 was tentatively agreed, with harmony reported but debates prior to deferral. A successor to Carranza was rumored, and attendance included Zapata and Maytorena factions.
Miss Flora Punlap of Des Moines was re elected president of the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association at the convention here. J K McHose of Boone was named vice president and Mrs James De Witt of Oskaloosa was chosen recording secretary.
Senator Albert B. Cummins attacked the Democratic administration at the Cattle Congress, labeling the party's record hollow and its agenda a fraud. He criticized tariff, currency, and anti trust measures while accusing Congress of mere formalism under White House command. He contrasted real lawmaking with rhetoric and urged voters to consider motives and results.
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