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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
7
Military expert predicts an imminent mobilization order for Italians as German forces brace for a major assault on Paris outer defenses. Doubt grows that Kaiser plans a retreat to the Prussian frontier as troops shift toward the east.
Belgian troops, recovering from German assaults, resume activity as Western Front dynamics prompt debate in London over Paris fall implications. German grand assault risks, Austrian setbacks, and Russian gains shape projections, with Allied restraint and possible rear-guard actions if Paris falls.
Berlin dispatch quotes Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung denying Belgian claims of German retreat and misdirected fire. It asserts German troops repulsed Belgian sortie in Louvain and pursued an organized plan, with casualties among Landsturm and later reinforcements. Hotel de Ville saved. investigation promised.
War dispatches from Sept 5 report German forces pursuing a wide flank toward Paris from the north and east. British passenger ships to the U.S. are restricted. Brussels reports quiet, with German occupancy shifting toward Mons and larger movements near the Vistula. Adriatic coast tensions and Montenegrin troop activity are also noted.
A Dutch request to the Belgian government calls for stopping the civilian population from continuing resistance, arguing it is futile. The Dutch foreign affairs minister conveyed the appeal to the Belgian minister at The Hague, who promised to forward it to his government.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Berlin plans troop redeployments eastward to counter Russia. Rail lines to Scandinavia and the continent are shut, civil traffic on German railways halted, and main routes via Gjerdfer and Warnemunde closed. Troop movements focus on Alsace and Lorraine.
Paris dispatch quotes Bologna da Tribuna reporting Benedict XV urged nations to seek cessation of war without favoring either side. He asked that people pray to God for peace and oppose the scourge of war. The Aug. 30 letter reflects a call for impartial mediation in the conflict.
Marshalltown, Sept 5. A terrific wind and hail storm struck the city and central Marshall county early today, damaging crops on tracks and fruit farms and shattering greenhouse glass. Windows broke, and truck farmers lost entire crops of tomatoes, melons, and grapes due to large hail driven by strong winds.
Paris reports all public schools closed until further notice as buildings are occupied by the military for hospital use. Teachers remain in state service. In Wisconsin Higin a Maderey sales were at sixty cents.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German authorities changed Belgian clocks by one hour to align with German time. General von Der Goltz responded that in Germany there should be only one time, reflecting wartime insistence on synchronization.
London report from Ferrieres near Paris cites a Reuters correspondent noting German forces seem endless as Allied troops retreat. Soldiers express anger at the order to fall back and fearfully speculate that the more they kill, the more Germans appear. fighting along the line remains incessant and desperate.
Dun's reviews reports easing tension in financial circles as funds stay firm and foreign exchange disorganization lessens. International banking moves improve slowly, grain shipments abroad rise, and buying for foreign accounts remains heavy. Wheat sales expand, aiding a return to normal exchange. locals report irregular readings from mercantile and industrial hubs, yet overall commodity movement stays steady. In local accident news, Russell Lamson, 14, injured his right arm when a crank kicked back while attempting to crank his father's automobile, requiring splints.
London dispatch to the Central News from Amsterdam reports King Abertoof of Belgium slightly injured by shrapnel while leading the retreat of Belgian troops toward Antwerp.
Rome reports via Paris that the Austrian defeat near Lemberg was worse than previously stated. Russian foreign minister Sergius Sazonoff says Austria escaped the field leaving 25,000 men, 200 cannons, ammunition wagons and thousands of horses behind. Russians also invaded Austria from Tomasow. Austrian division largely annihilated with general in command and staff killed among many prisoners.
New York reports German cruiser Karlsruhe engaged and disabled British cruiser Bristol near Haiti. German lieutenant Weissner claims Karlsruhe sank British cruiser Glasgow near Colombia and destroyed two British steamers, transferring passengers before sinking Bowes Castle off St Lucia. crew rescued at Maranhoe.
Rome reports that during the conclave Pope Benedict XV urged direct involvement to seek peace, arguing the pontiff must place himself amid the combatants rather than preach from afar. He reportedly pressed for precise diplomatic action while maintaining neutrality toward warring powers.
A Petrograd telegram quoted a Russian military official saying Austria’s main threat shifted after Serbia’s victories. He claimed Russia’s defeats were offset by recent Austrian losses, enabling Moscow to threaten Germany again as ten army corps suffice to halt Austrians.
Chicago Sept 1 The Illinois state primary on Sept 9 lists roughly 44 400 names on the ballot when counting concurring candidates from United States senator to county offices Cook County leads with 1663 candidates The article notes limited female influence due to suffrage laws and highlights hot races including Sullivan Stringer Woods O Hara and Cannon facing multiple rivals in various districts
The Pet. ToRmul correspondent reports Russian troops enveloped Lemberg, with Austrians abandoning the city after eight days of fighting. Russians seized forts near Halice, captured the fortress ring, and took control of the capital area and supply depots. The article notes name changes to Slav forms and mentions a Magdeburg aboard discovery of cat o nine tails aboard the cruiser.
A Times editorial laments the lack of prompt authentic front news after a month of war. It notes only one adequate official statement on land operations and accuses Britain’s government of failing to counter German and Turkish propaganda. The piece urges greater press duty to inform the public amid crisis.
Petrograd reports two million Russian troops on a 250 mile front from Zamost to Suczawa have driven back Austro-Hungarian forces. Lemberg, Galicia, falls after a costly Russian offensive. Austrian reserves, rail center loss, and high casualty figures accompany the victory narrative. Joy ride theft closes local news item.
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