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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
9
English observers say German tactics are not beaten by air and land forces. The clash on the best land and air lines nears a peak as both sides endure heavy losses and the front lines shift repeatedly.
London reports indicate no clear victory in the sea, land, or air battles across the channel as German activity continues. The Karlsruhe’s fleet action near Las Palmas shocks Britons, while observers debate the Atlantic’s safety and the risk of convoy losses.
The war office reports continued heavy German attacks on the left wing between the sea and Labhasse canal while Allied lines hold with some advances near Arras and the Somme. It notes partial successes near Sauterre Vetidu and Pont-a-Mourson as new German corps appear. Russie notes German hold on the Vistula south of the Pillea and Russian offensives to the San near Jaroslau.
A damaged or incomplete notice states the paper should not be delivered at your home by a certain time. It requests a phone call and a copy of the issue to be sent, indicating a carrier error or other cause. The fragment mentions a date and a name or code but remains unclear.
An official German release dated Oct 23 reports successes along the Yser canal and south of Dunkirk, with western front gains including several villages near Lille. It claims quiet eastern warfare, while a London dispatch notes heavy German casualties near Nieuwpoort Ostend and renewed Allied bombardment. Fresh German troops fill gaps and attack elsewhere yields no success as Middelkerke shows retreated positions.
Paris reports a clash along the Flanders coastal line near Jules Verne's birthplace. British monitors bombarded German trenches as General von Tripp and staff were reported killed. German subs and air units engaged but failed to halt the monitors. The critics note failed German flanking, forcing renewed frontal assaults.
Berlin reports that the Seventh Army corps commander says the landstrum is unnecessary due to vast numbers of Innbrecr still available and no call for volunteers needed.
Vienna reports Austrians retook Bukowina crown land from Russia and seized two field fortifications southeast of Sambor. They advance toward Strassol as engagements yield 3400 Russian prisoners including 254 officers and 15 machine guns.
Victoria, Oct 23 British freighter Bankdale bound from Norfolk for Guaymas has been seized by the British cruiser Newcastle and is being brought to Esquimalt by a prize crew. The Bankdale is expected tomorrow or Sunday. Circumstances of the capture are unclear but thought similar to seizure of Lowther Mange brought to Esquimalt Wednesday from Mexican waters for coal for German cruisers.
The Swedish steamer Alice, homeward from London, was blown up by a mine in the North Sea. She sank in three minutes and all crew members were saved, aided by French and British warships. The dispatch notes German cavalry exposed to allied fire and Ostend and Bruges rail line targets, with wounded in Ostend hotels.
The document notes a facsimile of signatures on a treaty guaranteeing immunity and neutrality by five plenipotentiaries. Names include Palmerstum Sylvan van der Weyer Helglin Sebastiani Poa dt Borge Ragshon and others. Article VIP outlines provisions for an independent central state and ongoing pacts with other states.
Mineola New York Mrs Werence Conklin Carman wife of Dr Carman testifies amid a crowded courtroom over suspicions about his interactions with women patients and calls of a district attorney cross examination. She describes suspicions sparked by rumors and questions about his night whereabouts and other women. She admits some distrust but says suspicions have been dispelled since the tragedy.
London October 23 official dispatch states Prive Maximilian of Hesse son of the late Vouripeat sister of Emperor William has been settled. The burial occurred at the monastery grounds near Mont Descats amid the surrounding neighborhoods.
State charges name Lorimer and 22 officers from LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Broadway State and Ashland Twelfth Street banks. Grand jury accuses conspiracy to loot banks, with misappropriation alleged at LaSalle Street of about 2 million dollars. Arrest warrants to be issued.
Berlin reports that German authorities rescued 140 French civilians from burned houses after French attacks. The group, including many women and children, was transported to Rasatt near Paris where they were sheltered in the arsenal.
Testimony recounts a confrontation between Mrs Carman and Mrs Varance in an office. Carman says she slapped Varance and heard a commotion upstairs and downstairs but did not see anyone leave. The cross examination details destruction of a telephone instrument during the incident.
Washington reports President Wilson may use constitutional power to adjourn Congress after a deadlock over ending the session. Speakers and senators from cotton states blame lack of quorum for delaying adjournment as both houses pause until noon tomorrow.
Washington reports the Mexican national convention at Aguas Calientes remains in session amid Carranza tensions. Aguas Calientes may have lost support, while Carranza delegates in Mexico City delay, citing troop proximity and internal divisions. A five member committee is to run foreign relations war and finance as Zapata’s arrival looms. Gov Maytorena plans to move the border battle line six miles from the Arizona frontier to halt cross border fire.
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