Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 244, 24 August 1914 — Page 1

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Crown Prince's Army Makes Terrific Ontlaught -Allies Unable to Withstand Assault, Fall Back. ondon Admits Decisive Defeats of . Allies. - Germans . Gain First Big Battle of the Campaign. WASHINGTON,- Aug. 24. The German embassy today received a wireless dispatch announcing a German victory over the French troops at Diedenhef en, north of Metz. According to the dispatch, the Germans were" commanded by Crown Prince Frederick William, and they decisively defeated five French Army corps, whose retreat to Verdun was subsequently cut off .: It adds that the Crown Prince's army took many prisoners. This is the first time that any French army has been reported north of Metz, and the German claims are received with reserve here. The message to the embassy ended: "Army of the German Crown Prince won a decisive . victory northwest of Diedenhiofen, over five French army corps. The retreat of the southern French wing of Verdun as cut off. The French troops were repulsed toward the River Meuse and are. in complete rout. The Crown Prince's Army is giving chase, and has taken prisoners. It is declared that the French troops are no longer able to face the terrific ' fire of the German iiifantryV:'v;.';;';The message came from Berlin via the wireless station at :viayvnie, N.Y. ' ' '"V '

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been taken, necessitating the withdrawal of a portion of the allied troops from the line of the Sambre to the original position on the French frontier. There is no information regarding British casualties." This statement from the official press bureau caused utmost pessimism in London as it has been confidently expected that the English and French would be able to withstand the German assault.

KAISER'S ARMY DEFEATS ALLIES IN FIRST FIGHT Picked German Troops En gaged in Mighty Grapple With French and British South of Brussels. PARIS, Aug. 24. Rumor that the British and French troops have met with a decided reverse In Belgium are current here this afternoon. The war office has declined to answer Inquiries on the subject except to say, "The battle Is still going on." Reports have reached newspaper offices that the first attack by the German center on the allies' line proved successful, but they are unable to print anything because of the orders of the war office that only official news shall be published. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, International News Service Staff j Correspondent. 1 LONDON, Aug. 24. This la the third day of the mighty grapple southwest of Brussels between the French and their British allies on one side and the gigantic German army which Is beating with the fury of an avalanche on the first line of the enemy. At the time this dispatch was written nothing had come of the direction In which the tide of victory Is flowing. The flower of the German army, made up of about 800,000 first line soldiers, supported by approximately 1,000,000 reserves is engaged with a force of about 700,000 French and probably 120,000 English. Although the invaders took the offensive, hurling their colossal host in three columns against the Franco-British lines, the French and English troops are believed to be now on the aggressive. According to the Ostend correspondent of The Daily Mail, one German column marched southward toward Valenciennes by way of Ninove, and Grimmon, another proceeded by way of Ninove and Leselnes, and the third pushed toward Hal, Braine-Lecomte, and Mons. Ashmead Bartlett, war correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, says that the forces of the allies have been formed in a rough triangular position. He advanced the theory that the Germans might try to drive through one side of the triangle by brute force. Such a movement, however, would be attended by an appalling loss of life.

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allies have failed in their first Germans in Belgium, and have This was" officially issued SENATE COMMITTEE FAVORS MC1YN0LDS FOR SUPREME BENCH BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 24. The senate judiciary committee today ordered favorable reports on the nomination of James Clark McReynolds, of Tenn essee, to be associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and of Thomas Watts Gregory of Texas, to be attorney general of the United States. Some opposition to the confirmation of Mr. McReynolds developed at the committee meeting. Senator Cummins of Iowa, wished to have cleared up the matter of the appointment of Charles F. Clyne, to be United States district attorney of Chicago. It has been charged that James H. Wllkerson was retired from that office after he had prepared the New York Cen tral and Lorlmer cases, and was ready to go to trial with them, and that Clyne was appointed in his place to shield big business. Attorney General McReynolds was held responsible for the appointment of Clyne. The noml nation of Clyne was referred to a sub committee for Investigation. SPAIN TO MAINTAIN NEUTRAL POSITION BY LEASED WIRE. MADRID, Aug. 24. Owing to personal appeals made in the strongest way by King Alfonso himself the liberal elements have receded their stand in favor of Spanish Intervention In the European war. It is stated that after using his Influence a compromise was reached by which the King promised a policy of "friendly neutrality" as long as Spanish interests were not injured. The liberals. In return, will recede from their attitude urging an opening of the parliament in which they hoped to force the government to follow an aggressive policy In favor of France. HELD FOR MURDER. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 24. John Guston of Clarksville, Tenn., was under arrest here today following the murder of Charles Davis, a bartender. Guston claims lie shot In self defeat.

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Crowc( Outside Recruiting: Station unrequired to Keep order. GROWN PRINCE UNHARMED SAYS VON BERNSTORFF German Ambassador to the United States Denies the Wounding of Heir and Suicide of Yon Emmich. NEW YORK, Aug. 24. "The German Crown Prince Frederick William has not befen wounded, nor did General Von Emmich, who commanded the attack on Liege, commit suicide," said Count Von Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States. Upon his arrival here today on board the Steamship Noordam, from Rotterdam. Count Von Bernstorff, who talked with unusual freedom for a diplomat, whose country is at war, said further: "Conditions in Germany are splendid. The whole nation from the Kaiser to the poorest laborer, is standing together to defend itself against this unwarranted attack. That Germany will be victorious, I have perfect confidence. Already 1,300,000 more have volunteered their services than could have been called for. Wife Aids Nurses. "My wife is with the Red Cross at Munich. My son Is with the Emperor's guard. My only regret is that I was not able to stay, and fight myself. All my secretaries have gone to the front." Asked about the attitude of Japan, the ambassador said: "The calling In of the yellow men into an European quarrel shows that the allies do not seem sure of the outcome." The Ambassador said that the German soldiers are fighting bravely and that the report of the suicide of Gen. Von Emmich probably arose from the fact that he was wounded in the leg during the performance of his duty at Liege. AUSTRIANS DEFEATED IN SHABATS BATTLE ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 24 Official dispatches received from Nish today confirmed the Austrian defeat at Shabats by the Servians, who were led by Crown Prince Alexander. Grand Duke Nicholas immediately sent a message of congratulation to the young Servian prince. The dispatches sent by the Servian government here were under date of August 22, and said that the Austrians had been routed and were being pursued along the front. "Servian artillery sank nine transports and eight barges filled with Austrian troops. The Austrians massed on the Drina river are making desperate efforts to reach their own side." DROWNS IN RIVER BY LEASED WIRE. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 24. Miss Ruby Cain of this city, was drowned in the Wabash river while attending the Merom Chautauqua. The body was recovered.

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ARMY OF meow BACK FORCES COMMANDED BY PAU French War Office Admits Taking of Luneville and Presence of the Enemy in Moselle Region. BY FRANKLIN P. MERRICK, International News Service Staff Correspondent. PARIS, Aug. 24. Throwing back the French forces commanded by General Pau, three Bavarian army corps have penetrated France, and gained a foothold on the Vezouze river. The war office admitted today that Luneville had been taken by the Germans, and they are overrunning the entire southeastern portion of the department of Muerth-Et-Moselle. Blamont is also in the hands of the Bavarians, who are led by Crown Prince Rupprecht, and Cyr is threatened. The wedge that the Germans drove between the French forces that invaded Lorraine, and those that took the offensive in Alsace, has thus been extended along the east side of the Vosges mountains, necessitating the withdrawal of the French troops that occupied Donan and Saales. Threaten Nancy. The Bavarians thus far have confined their attack to the weakest part oi me ivrencn ironuer, aiiu uare uiauc no attempt to attack Nancy, thougn that city is imperiled by the capture of Loneville. North of Longwy, German troops, said to be commanded by Crown Prince Frederick William, are advancing in strong force toward the French frontier. The Germans have also attacked Muelhausen again, and desperate fighting has been going on there since Sunday. The situation in Belgium is being anxiously watclied by the war office. It is reported here, but not confirmed, that General Joffre, the French commander-in-chief, and Field Marshal Sir John French, the British commander, have their headquarters either at Mezleres or In the vicinity of that town, which Is only thirteen miles from Sedan. A dispatch from Ostend says that the Germans failed to occupy that city in force, but that the Uhlans who entered the outskirts proceeded southward after ascertaining that there were no Belgian troops there. The Weather FOR INDIANA Thunder showers this afternoon of tonight, cooler. Tuesday fair. Temperature Today. - Noon .......... 74 Yesterday. Maximum 93 M

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FOR DURING THIRTY MOURNING DAYS Catholic Churches Receive Order for Memorial Services From Bishop at Indianapolis Roell Pays Tribute. The Catholic churches of the city will observe thirty days of prayer as a mark of respect to the memory of Pope Pius X, whose body is now lying in state at Rome. The order came from the Bishop at Indianapolis, In which every Catholic In the city is urged to offer daily prayers to the honor of the beloved pope. Beside these special seasons of prayer, masses will be held at the Catholic churches daily and on the day of the funeral of the Holy Father, special services will be held in the churches here as throughout the country. A high tribute was paid to the deceased pope by Rev. F. A. Roell, rector of the St. Andrew's church, in his sermon Sunday morning. He alluded to the fact that while Europe is engaged in war, the eyes of the world were ar-ested for a while, when the news came of the death of the pope, who had been an exponent of peace. Sought to End War. "Just before his death, the pope made an earnest plea for peace and exerted every energy to reconcile the countries of Europe. Before he could be understood and his advice ponder(Continued on Page Eight.)

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NEW YORK, Aug. 24. A wireless dispatch from Berlin by way of the Nauen Germany and the Sayville, N. Y. wireless station, today says: "Official announcement was made here today ' that the German army, commanded by Grand Duke Albrecht of Wuertenburg, has defeated a French army at Neufchateau. It captured many guns, flags and prisoners, including several generals. "German armies under " Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria, Crown Prince Wilhelm, and Grand Duke Albrecht are vigorously pursuing the French. "The army under Rupprecht captured 150 guns at Luneville, Blamont, and CIrcy, France. The army commanded by the Crown Prince pursued the French beyond ' Longwy. .The Germans are west of the River Meuse and advancing against Maubeuge. "They have defeated aa BnglUh brls4e Pi aia; ' - f" t.

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Policemen, WHEN KLUTE RIDES INTO STREET ROPF Barrier Across Thirteenth Throws Coffin Plant Employe on Head Against Curb Requiring Operation. Serious injuries to Fred G. Klute, 234 South Fourteenth street, foreman at Hutton's coffin factory, resulted when Klute with his bicycle struck a rope stretched across Thirteenth and B street by the city street department. An operation was necessary to the patient's skull. Mr. Klute has been conscious since the accident. He had a good night last night and his con dition today was reported good. The accident occurred at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon when Mr. Klute was coming home from work. Although riding his bicycle at only fair speed, he was thrown head foremost into the gutter, when he struck the rope. Witnesses assisted him home. Although he was badly cut and there were serious injuries to his skull, he refused assistance in walking up the steps to his home. However, he called a doctor for relief to his wounds later. Taken to Hospital. By 7 o'clock he was taken to the hospital. Alighting from the automobile, he again refused to accept the help of others but walked into the hospital. He was taken immediately to the operating table. No fear is held that Mr. Klute will not recover. His condition was serious but he is already showing Improvement. He will be kept at the hospital indefinitely. When he reached home Saturday afternoon after the fall, he told his family that he did not se- the rope and that he had struck it a direct blow. The rope was stretched across Thirteenth street at this point In order to prevent traffic from using the new macadam which is not ready for heavy travel. The thin rope is hardly visible against the light colored macadam. CAR LIIIEJOMPLETE Traction Company Finishes Extension to Park.

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Work will start in a few days on the traction extension to South Eighth and M streets, Alexander Gordon. ptret car superintendent, announced today. xiie Morton park extension Is now completed and it is believed the Indianapolis officials will have the South Eighth street line started at once. Cars will be run to Beallview this winter. The Morton park line will not be operated, before next spring. No preparations have been made- to cross the railroad tracks at Nineteenth street. The city, railroad and traction companies probably will build a joint brtdsa thre t repllWO Mr s2SJBSgiaV - -

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Mounted, and on Foot, were DISCOVERS BODY OF SEW AFLOAT IN BEACH POOU i Attendant at Hawkin's Pond Finds Socialist Worker) When First Swimmers ,Yisit( Water This Morning. The body of Charles Seal, a welM known young man who ran for mayor) on the socialist ticket at the last cltyt election, was found floating In Haw-I kins' bathing pond north, of Olen Miller park this morning. An excellent swimmer, Sehl spent! tne entire afternoon and evenlna la! swimming. He came to the pond alone and his absence was not noticed be cause of the great number of swim mers there yesterday. Find His Clothe. When girls from the Chautauqua ar rived at the pond at 6 o'clock thia morning for. a morning plunge. Charles Parker, owner of the place, found Sehi's valuables. He made an InvestH gation and found his clothing in locker. Mr. Parker stated that it is the flrstl time he has not gone through all lock-l ers on closing up at night. - SwimmeraJ remained so late, .and. the. day. had been such a heavy one that only thewomen's and a" few of the men s lock ers were looked into for clothing. Sehl occupied a locker near the end of a short row whica was not searched. This accounts for his absence not be-' lng noticed at tie pond until today. Sehi's mother and sister believed he wag staying with friends. As he was a man of regular habits, it was thought nnusual that he had not told them before leaving home. They were worried about him and had just looked into his room when the news of his death arrived. They were informed of the details bv a newsDaner man. Sehi's body was found slightly under j the surface between the end of a chute and a Rtatinnnrv raft fn the center nf 1 the pond. It is thought he was seized with a paralytic cramp while he was gointr down the chute and that he was unable to bring himself to. the surface. The limbs were drawn and the body badly contorted. Coroner Peirce stated today that the death was due to atrcidental drowning.; He has not completed his examination, but will investigate the cause of tba accident. t Sehl went to the pond at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon. He swam un-'. til about 5 o'clock when he went home.i At 7 o'clock he returned and again? entered the water. He played strenu-j ously in the water and seemed to befi in excellent physical condition. , Hej was one oi tne dcti swimmers mx um, place and spent much of his spare ttme there, swimming three or tone eveningB each week and usually on Sunday afternoons. Sehl was an ardent Socialist, having made Socialist speeches and writ ten Socialist papers for a number ox years, although he was a very young man. Last November he was the youngest candidate for the office of) mayor of the city. - . . - j He was employed at by tne National Automatic Tool company as an