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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1914
Page
8
Paris reports Gen Joffre came close but failed to secure a decisive victory as German forces retreat under pressure from Allied troops. Critics credit Gen Von Kluck for bravery and quick flank awareness that averted disaster for the German line.
Paris reports German line giving ground with Vitry le Francois evacuated and Saulx valley abandoned as German retreat accelerates. French official communiques describe Von Kluck’s missteps and Paris defense maneuvering by Joffre’s forces amid Allied pursuit and shifting fronts.
A letter from Prince Henry of Reuss, dated Aug 15 and released Sept 12, alleges German wounded in Belgium were subjected to horrific atrocities by Belgians, including eye gouging, tongue cutting, limb severing, and killings. The missive urges Brussels and The Hague to compel action to stop the violence against German soldiers and wounded.
A brief item notes vast wartime expenditures nearing the last hundreds of millions of dollars while ongoing conflicts strain resources and budgets. Government officials weigh priorities as defense, industry, and public services contend with rising costs and inflation.
Lloyd George, chancellor of the English exchequer, declares finance will play a big part in winning the present war for Great Britain. He stresses thrift and resource husbanding, arguing in judgment the last hundreds of millions are decisive and that expenditures must be limited to essential needs.
London reports that Allied troops crossed the river Oureq and entered a Saturday morning pursuit of the enemy. About 200 prisoners were captured as Allied cavalry moved between Soissons and Fismes last night. The retreating forces are said to be north of Vitry-le-François.
Washington Sept. 12. Democratic revolt in the house against the freight tax in the war revenue bill prompts Democratic Leader Underwood to delay introducing the measure until President Wilson returns to the capital.
Secretary of State Bryan in Baltimore declares Europe's convulsions signal the death throes of militarism and a new era of freedom. He ties the American flag to evolving democracy, urging freedom for all and the spread of self government while opposing despots.
Berlin telegraph says General Hindenburg’s forces advance in East Prussia with Russians attempting to relieve their flank and reportedly defeated. Western front news scarce. Von Hansen’s Sason army praised for brilliant fighting as Reichsbank reports war strain managed and notes a shift toward self restraint and noble living.
The text argues that as society progresses fewer people will need coercive law, while cooperative government grows. It claims amending restraint of statutes will fall as unnecessary, with confidence and sympathy enabling voluntary shared burdens and joint effort. It cautions against assuming manhood’s strength declines when voluntary cooperation replaces force.
London dispatches report German forces occupy Ghent after Belgian government oppose requisitioned army supplies. Rome telegram says second Galicia battle yields greater Russian gains and Austrian losses near 136,000 with 90,000 prisoners. Paris artillery of nine German corps captured. German retreat rapid. Constantinople note protests decree abolishing treaty foreign rights. Try the Martin Se cigar, fndvartine mants.
Washington dispatch from Bordeaux summarizing the French general staff claim that the first German army is retreating with corps repulsed near Villers Colleret and Soissons. gains of 60 to 75 kilometers in four days. other German units including the tenth corps guards and third army pulling back. Austrians retreat near Tomaszow. Russians besieged Grodek.
The Admiralty announced that the British fleet has occupied Herbertshache on Blanche Bay, the seat of government of the German Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. British expeditionary forces plan to attack Simpson's Haven the next day.
London reports three major battles along the lines with no clear decisive result. German actions at Verdun are uncertain, while Russian advance from Tomastzow opens a potential center push. Brussels Ghent remain contested as assessments differ on eastern and western fronts.
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