Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1914 — NAVAL BASE SEIZED BY JAPS [ARTICLE]

NAVAL BASE SEIZED BY JAPS

Mikado** Squadron Capture* Fort* of Jaluit. Tokyo, Oct. 6.—The navy department issued the following official statement: “The Japanese squadron delegated to destroy the German fleet in the south seas has landed bluejackets on Paluit island, the seat of government in the Marshall archipelago, which was annexed by Germany in 1886. “It is believed the German base was destroyed and that the fortifications, arms and ammunition were seized. A British steamer in port was released. There was no resistance to the Japanese.”