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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
7
Ottoman finance minister tells the French ambassador that attacks on Russian seaports were likely influenced by German officers and crews. Allied representatives plan to depart Constantinople, with no declaration of war mentioned. The note implies Turkish action shifts Russian focus away from Poland.
Berlin wireless reports say Verdun fighting enlarges and may resume with renewed vigor as Germans seize the main position south of Verdun and press Pont a Mousson. Turkey’s naval actions threaten Russia’s Poland campaign while Servian forces suffer a trap near Vishegradi. German 16 inch guns denied while Turkey edges toward alliance.
German officers and crew are believed to have influenced Turkish warship raids on Russian ports, despite no Ottoman government knowledge. Morgenthau’s dispatch to Washington notes Russians, French, and British ambassadors plan to save Constantinople. Russian envoy seeks passports and Italy handles Russian interests. The report implies U.S. safety for Americans across the Ottoman Empire and mentions Turkish ambassador Rustem Bey departing Washington.
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Paris reports the French War Office statement on a daytime German offensive from Nieuport to Arras met with counterattacks. Forces retook Hampskapelle south of Nieuport, advanced near Ypres toward Paschendaele, and repulsed attacks between Labassee and Arras with heavy losses. Further gains occurred near Chaulesg and Lequessoy, while near the Aisne progress was made at Soissons heights before a withdrawal near Vailly. Violent actions continued in Sousin and the Argonne, and La Fretre forest was won again in Woevre.
Russian foreign office dispatch from Petrograd says Austrian forces suffered heavy losses near Tarlow on October 29 with about 1,000 prisoners taken. It reports continued fighting on the east Prussian front as German attacks near Bakalarjevo are repulsed and the German rear guard retreats along the Vistula from Lodz to Warnhost.
Columns report heavy artillery and aerial activity as Austrians retreating near Tarlow are intercepted on October 29 by troops crossing the Vistula south of Jozefow. Under cross fire the enemy suffers heavy losses and 1,000 prisoners are taken. In the Carpathians main activity centers on Turka region.
German fronts move toward renewed offensives as Maj Moraht of the Berliner Tageblatt cites Austro Hungarian staff, noting a probable strategic retreat before Weichbi. Russian strength grows, but not enough to thwart German plans. Weather data and historical temp records follow with yearly max and min values for 1911 to 1913.
A Grace Methodist church group titled the G. af. B. CLUB organized as a young ladies class and sent $1.50 to support a hospitalized young man. The note accompanies the enclosed remittance and expresses their intent to do all the good they can.
Dispatches report the Italian navy under Admiral Patris landing a battery and a company of marines on Sa Sedo in the gulf of Avlona, near the Albanian port of Avlona. The move is described as relief and sanitary aid, not political occupation, despite long-standing disputes between Greece and Albania.
Washington Oct 31 eastern railways plan increased freight rates from 14 to 30 percent on dressed meats live stock and packing house products to the interstate commerce commission. The prospect is that the proposed rises will be suspended pending an investigation.
RW. dittehens reports from Chicago and Illinois points this week that advertisers are increasing orders for space and taking a more hopeful view of business conditions. El Tovar cigar now cents (advertisement).
The Dollar Christmas Fund for homeless Belgians reports proceeds will fund food and shelter not toys. Henry Claws treasurer says cooperation with the English Shilling Christmas Fund aims to raise about 250000 dollars from American donors and Belgian authorities favor the relief effort. Count de Lalaing and Henry Clews endorse the appeal and inquiries for authorized collecting cards are invited.
A semi official Paris announcement states French unmounted cavalry from two dragoon squadrons attacked a village held by enemy infantry and artillery. The village was captured with more than 200 enemy dead and 200 wounded reported.
An official Vienna release reports 49 officers and 72 169 Russian prisoners interned in Austria and Hungary as of October 28. It notes Russian forces crossed the Vistula south of Nisko but were repulsed after hard fighting. Austrian troops push on the southern flank near Turka in Galicia, as combats continue around Sambor and Stryj.
The article predicts a Republican pattern in the Third District and Black Hawk county with Cummins expected to win the largest district vote yet. It notes Democratic hopes anchored on Wilson and Progressives, and lists local nominees for sheriff, treasurer, and representatives plus a forecast of Burton E. Sweet winning Congress by at least 6,000 votes.
Washington TD Ort reports that 19 aggregate tons of charges for switching cars in Los Angeles and San Francisco are being filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Ling Anetlosoday jobbers claim over $20,000. San Francisco organizations and individual shippers expect large sums. The 1970 ruling allowed $2.50 per car. the Supreme Court sustained the commission. Shippers seek refunds since the order was issued.
The navy department reports a joint British and Japanese fleet bombarding the Tsing Tau forts from Oct. 25 to Oct. 28 with renewed efforts on Oct. 26 and 28. Japanese forces launched a vigorous artillery assault as ships pounded the coastline and the fortifications. A gunboat’s hull was shattered by Japanese shells.
The Regina d Italia and the San Giovanni, sailing from American ports to Italy with copper cargoes, were seized by British forces. The ships await prize-court decisions as the seizure drew a protest from four New York copper companies to the U S State Department on October 29, with no official notice yet received.
Washington dispatch reports a formal protest to the British government by the state department ambassador in London over the detention of the American copperladen steamer Kroonland at Gibraltar. The protest questions why the ship has not been released or sent to prize court and notes no warrant for further detention. It anticipates additional protests against other detained vessels.
Dispatch from Sydney reports the German cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau captured after failure of their supply. no official confirmation available.
Des Moines reports the Sunday Tabernacle revival venue insured for 7600 with 1000 coverage on contents and 6600 on structure. Fire protection includes watchmen, a police presence at corners, 24 extinguishers, and a possible chemical wagon stationed during meetings.
Jersey City Oct. 31 A Hudson county grand jury returned criminal indictments against the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey and the Gulf Refining Co for alleged rate war practices on gas oil service in Hudson and Essex counties. The two firms have been in a price dispute that affected local consumers and competitors.
Ambitious Aguas Calientes plan urges retirement of both Carranza and Villa and sets up a provisional president and a congress style body to govern pre constitutional reforms. Carranza proposes Villa also step down else he would resign. The scheme, approved by a joint civil and military committee, envisions oath, civil reforms, and a non specified general election date.
Tierlin reports by wireless from Berlin that no news comes from the western front while official press notes confirm the German onslaught toward Warsaw fortress is underway. The German attack is unlikely to be aimed at Warsaw while Russian forces approach from south and west, making them likely first targets.
Word reached the state department that allied diplomatic representatives are prepared to depart Constantinople. Officials did not disclose sources but it is understood the United States has been asked to assume duties for at least one delegation in the Turkish capital.
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