New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1914, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD)! PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1914 —-TWELVE PAGES. Kaiser’s Troops Pressing on Toward Paris; . Russian Advance in East Prussia Proceeding | - Fresh Forces of Germans Appear on Prussian Front; Terrific Fighting Continues on Austro-Russian Frontier; Dover Reports Firing From Vessels Along French Coast . Wireless Despatch from Berlin Re- oS - ports Capture of 30,000 Russians ~ by Germans in East Prussia .. “Terrific fighting continues on the Austro-Russian ¢ frontier. Both the combined Austrian and German forces and the Russian armies claim an advantage. Berlin reports the captu re of 30,000 Russians. From Austrian sources it is stated that the Russians are being pursued in the direction of Lublin 'in Russian Poland. Earlier advices from St. Petersburg stated that the Austrians were active ch iefly in the vicinity of Lublin. A news despatch from St. Petersburg says the Rus- sian advance in East Prussia is proceeding and repeats an earlier Russian claim of successes in Galicia. Fresh forces of German sian front, according to a B bears out recent statements s have appeared on the Prus- ritish official report. This from Belgium that the Ger- mans . were withdrawing troops from their western front to reinforce the Austro-German lines in the east. Up to late today no official announcement had been made at London or Paris. News despatches indicate that the Germans are pressing toward Paris and that one army is within sixty miles of the F Paris is preparing for a siege. filled with non-combatants rench capital. Outgoing trains arc while troops from the south and west are arriving to reinforce the garrisons already in the ring of the city’s fortifications. . Dover reports that fir] along the French coast was Allied Forces Fall Back Before Germans London, Aug. 31, 3 a. m.—The Post today editorially calls attention to a statement issued by the French embassy as indicating that the allied forces have again been compelled to fall back before the German advance in the neighborhood or La Fere, which is over twenty miles nearer to Paris than the Cambrai-Le-Cateau line, where the allies reorganized after the Germans crossed the French bor- der. Fighting is also reported in the . vicinity of Amiens. Le Fere is only a little more than sixty miles from Paris as the crow flies. The Post says: “A statement jssued by the French embassy dis- closes a situation of much gravity. A German army was on Saturday at- tacking from the east the line _on Launois-Signy Abbaye, while another German army was attacking from the west the line from Le Fere to Guise, and, though unsuccessful at Guise, was making progress at La Fere. These two German armies were there- fore only forty miles apart. “The German army attacking on the front at Guise and La Fere has clear country behind it, and a sharp offensive turning movement on the southeast by this army will inler?ose it between the French and ?afl& Y 30,000 Russians Taken Prisoners by Germanhs Berlin, Aug. 31, By Wireless to the Associated Press, Via Sayville, L. [.—It was officially announced here today that about thirty tyousand Rus- sians had been taken prisoners by the Germans during the fighting in East Prussia, particularly at Ortelsburg, Hohenstein and Taneburg, They in- clude many officers of high rank. \ The German attack at these three points was across swamps and lakes. Apia, German Samoa, Surrenders to British Washington, Aug. 31.—The British capture of Apia, German Samoa, was anmounced in the following official message from London to the British emba. here today: “The secretary of state for the colonies has received a telegram from the governor. of New Zealand stat- ing that Apia, in German Samoa, sur- rendered at 10 A. M. August 29, to an ing seemingly from vessels heard there this morning. principle of the right and supreme duty to insure national safety in time of war, His Majesty’s government took over two ships which wers building in England for the Turkish government but had not yet been de- livered to them. His Majesty’s gov- ernment has not only offered to pay in full and return ships in good condi- tion after the war or supply equiva- lent new ones, but also additional and generous compensation for the use of the pre-empted ships dauring the war.” Tsing-Tau Forts Engaged With Japanese Fleet Tsi-Na, Shan-Tung, China, Aug. 31. —Cannonading was heard here at intervals through the day. It is be- lieved that the Tsing-Tau forts are engaged with the vessels of the Japanese blockading fleet. Peking, Aug. 31.—Information has been received here that Ta-Chien, a small island outside of Kiauchau bay, has ‘been occupied by the Japanese. The German fortifications of Tsing« Tau front on Kiauchau bay. Austrian Forces Are Running Terrible Risk London, Aug. 31, 7:15 a. m.—Com- menting on the temerity of the Aus- trians in crossing the Vistula, appar- ently with the intention of joining hands with the army engaged in the province of Lublin, the St Peters- burg correspondent of the Times says: “By placing the Vistula between them- gelves and their base at Cracow the Austrians are running a terrible risk. We must conclude that their aid is urgently needed in Lublin, where, ac- ccrding to the headquarters staff, des- perate fighting has been in progress for nearly a week. “Colonel Shumsky, military critic of the Bourse Gazette, commenting on these operations, concludes that in- stead of attaining their design of out- flanking the road of the Russian ad- vance upon Berlin, the Austrians themselves are compelled to retire to i defend Galicia.” No Confirmation of Reported Naval Fight partment announced this forenoon that it was without official advices expeditionary force sent by the gov- ernment of New Zealand. 5 In connection with the seizure of the two Turkish warships in English ehip vards, the foreign office sent the following statement to the embassy: “g w3 accordance With the recognized .y concerning the reports from Vancou- ver that the German cruiser Leipzig had been sunk or captured. “We have no confirmation of the ; press despatche: reads the an- (Continued on Eleventh Page.) This map shows German armies are allies in the attempt to how the four attacking the reach Paris. Operating through Belgium and now across the French border is the main army. Through lower Belgium near Meizieres, France is Prince Al- bert’s army. Through Luxemburg, New Map of German Invasion of France ’ near Longwy, France, is Crown Prince I'rederick William’s army and through Alsace-Lorraine, near Luneville and Nancy, France, is Prince Rupprecht’s army. TWO MILLION GERMAN VOLUNTEERS Ottawa, ‘Aug. 31.—The military de- | OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO KAISER Total of German Casualties Made Public Up to the Present Time Numbers 1,143 Dead, 3,326 Wounded and 1,761 Missing— Anti-Socialist Association Ceases Its Activities. Berlin, Aug. 30, Via Copenhagen and London, Aug. 31, 12:35 P. M.— The twelfth list of German losses was made public today. It contains 1,006 names. The total of German made public up to the present time is as follows: 1,143 dead, 3,326 wound- ed and 1,761 missing. No news from either the fronts had been given up night. As an evidence of the enthusiasm of the German people in the war, it is announced here that two million volunteers have presented them- selves for service. As a result of the patriotism shown by the socialists of Germany, the anti- socialist association has ceased its ac- tivities, at the same time expressing the hope that it will not have to re- sume after the war is. over. Baron Kurt Von Lersner, second secretary of the German embassy at ‘Washington has reached Berlin by way of Gibraltar. He ran great dan- ger at Gibraltar of being arrested by the British and detained during the war. Nothing has been heard here of Lieutenant Baron Horst Von Lersner, a brother of Baron Kurt and also at- tached to the German embassy at the ! American capital. i casualties German to mid- Mails from the United States, which, during the first days of the war, col- | lected on the frontiers, are now being ' distributéd. | Despatches from London and Paris | which at the beginning of the war, predicted the rapid disintegration of | ! the military power of Germany, has | been receivea in Berlin and are hu- | morously commented upon by , the general staff. France Will Secure 600,000 More Men Paris, Aug. 31.—Additional French forces totalling 600,000 men will be ready for active service in about six weeks as a result of the decision an- nounced yesterday to call out the 1914 young men and the elder classes of the reservists, it 1s stated. Austrian Regiment Goes Over to Russian Side London, Aug. 31, 8:50 A. M.—Ac- cording to the Times' St. Petersburg correspondent, Russia’s appeal to the Poles to reunite against the common Teutonic foe has had an extraordinary effect upon the Slav soldiers in the German service. : Information received in St. Peters. burg, it is stated, indicates that the Polish soldiers belonging to the Sixth Breslau Arnily Corps, serving on the western frontier, mutinied and killed their officers. The Slav regiments in the Austrian service are also declared to be notori- ously disaffected. The Wovoe Vremya states that one whole Austrian regi- wrent went over to the Russian side. Will Fly American Flag at Kiauchau London, Aug. 31, 5:30 A, M.—A St. Petersburg dispatch to the Tele- WEATHER. Hartford, Aug. 31.—Fair tonight. Tuesday increasing cloudiness. P graph says: “According to reports brought here by German prisoners it has been announced in Berlin that American residents are preparing to hoist the American flag at Kiauchau in order to keep the city out of the | hands of the Japanese. “The St. Petersburg newspapers publish the report and ask whether it is possible that Germany has some arrangement with the United States whereby the trick played with the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau may be repeated with the stronghold on land.” American Embassy Forwards Dying Soldiers’ Letters Paris, Aug. 31, 10:45 a. m.—The American embassy here is in daily re- | ceipt of letters written by dying Ger- man soldiers, forwarded to it by the French government for transmission to Germany. One is from a German aviator who had fallen into the hands of the French. This man wrote: Good bye, dear father and mother: my leg has been crushed. The French officers are very kind.” A postscript to this letter, added by a French officer, reads: “At this point the brave fellow died. Please forward this to his parents.” Japanese Unlawfully ‘Detained in Germany Tokio, Aug. 31.—Announcement is made here that it has been learned that more than fifty Japanese are un- lawfully detained in Germany. The Japanese government is protesting through the medium of another power. LITTLE INTEREST IN POLITICS TODAY Republicans Holding Primaries and Democrats Will Hold Caucuses— No Contests Heard Of., This is caucus and primary day for the democrats and republicans. The followers of President Wilson will con- vene in their respective wards to choose delegates to the city conven- tion and the republicans are meet- ing to elect delegates to state and other conventions. With the repub- licans this year it is all cut and dried as there are no contests, having been picked last week. It is not known whether there will be any contests among the democrats and up to press time there had not been any indications of serlous disturbances in the ranks. The republican polls are open from 4 to 8 o'clock in the following places: First ward, Turner hall, Arch street; Second ward, Cook’s barber shop, No. 185 Park street; Third ward, Electric building, West Main street; Fourth ward, Calumet hall, Church street; Fifth ward, Skritulsky’s hall, Broad street; Sixth ward, No. 237 East Main street. The democratic caucuses will open at 8 o’clock at the following places: First ward, Bardeck’s hall; Second ward, McGuire’s block, Park street; Third ward, Eagles’ hall, Holmes & Hoffman’s block; Fourth ward, store in Hanna's’ armory; Fifth ward, Skritulsky’s hall, Broad street; Sixth ward, Solomon’s block, Hartford ave- nue. NEWTOWN COBBLER MURDERED IN"SHOP Laborer Held On Suspicion Maintains His Innocence of Brutal Crime. Newtown, Aug. 31.—No headway was made today in developing a mo- tive for the killing of the towns well known cobbler, John Green, whose body was found in the little shop yes- terday. State policemen were here and a man, supposed to be from Bridgeport said that the cobbler was William Gore and that he has a brother and nephews in Bridgeport. This man said he knew Green, or Gore, very well years ago. John Collines, the laborer, who was arrest- ed as a suspect is still held. He maintains that he knows nothing of the murder and the blood which was upon him he says came from wounds received while in a fight. A post mortem examination of Gore’s body was made today. The coroner will be here on Thursday. The officers began an inventory of the mans’ effects. As money was found in the clothing Gore wore, the idea of robbery as a motive is dispelled. The cobbler was a well liked elder- 1y man, quiet in dispostion, evidently of German extraction, speaking Eng- lish fairly well. He had shown great interest in the newspaper accounts of the war. The theory was advanced once that possibly Gore got into a dis- pute with a caller over the war, and that the latter in a fit of anger struck the cobbler over the head. The of- ficers dispose of this by pointing out that the body had been brutally wounded and whoever did the deed took the trouble to drag clothing and mattresses from another room to cover the body. Gore was struck down while at his bench for his awl and last on which was a shoe were in his hands. Whoever used the axe to brain Gore must have passed be- hind a counter and got directly back of the cobbler before the blows were struck. ‘While the man is supposed to have relatives in Bridgeport no one ap- peared during the forenoon to make inquiries. | “JACK” WALSH SPENT SUMMER AS FIREMAN Local Boy Deputy Warden in Maine Woods Far From Oivilization and Exposed to Wild Animals. Hundreds of miles from civilization, deep in the heart of the forest prime- val, “Jack” Walsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walsh of Bassett street, has been spending the summer with several other young men guarding the wooded section of Maine against forest fires. His title has been deputy fire war- den and while there was a stipend con- nected with the work young Walsh got plenty of fun and health out of the position also. The state of Maine employs large numbers of fire wardens and deputies to protect it against the ravages of forest conflagrations. Walsh was lo- cated five miles from the Canadian boundary line and the nearest town was Topsfield. The wardens’ duty Is to patrol the fastnesses and always be on the alert for smoke or flame. They are in the midst of all sorts of danger from wild animals and go armed when leaving camp. Young Walsh has a store of in- teresting anecdotes regarding his work and he went through many exper- iences. On his return trip the ship he was sailing on along the coast of Maine was wrecked. Walsh is now with his parents at Ocean Beach, New London. He will leave =oon to re- the slates | HERALD “ADS” MEAR BETTER BUSINES! ESTABLISHED 1876. SONE WANT QUILEY ON THE STATE TICKE Mayor is Thought to Be in Rec tive Mood for Nomisatica. HAS BEEN ASKED T0' SEEK I Has Told Interviewers He Wil Go Into Fight With Mayor of Bridgeport—Thinks e Chances Bright, y That he had beem approached various politicians aie parts of the state and asked wh he would accept the nomination lieutenant governor on the repu! state ticket was admitted today Mayor George A. Quigley. Quite a number of people from London, Hartford and other parts the state have interviewed him on tH subject, Mayor Quigley sal@ and n seemed anxious to have him formal declaration of his can Many believe that Mayor Qu! y in a receptive mood although he not go so far today as to admit much to a Herald man. ‘Won't Contest With Wilson, “These people who came ito asked me If I would accept the | nation,” Mayor Quigley said. ~“I them that while I would not honor 1 would not run away fi 3 nor would I go into & contest Mayor Clifford B. Wilson of port, who, I am told, is being of. I would be foolish to reject nomination if it were given to me I don’t think I would want to go end fight for it. - “If 1 received the nomination & was elected, it would mean that would serve at a great personal rifice as I would be forced to eway from my business to a con able extent. I would be required spend a great deal of time in Hal ford and that would keep me a from my business in this city. ki Up to State Conventiom, “Of course it is up to the state oo vention. If it wants to nominate I will accept but 1 would mot for the nomination against Wilson.” ¢ Mayor Quigley believes that Mayor Webster's chances for ing the republican gubernatorial nation are bright. H “I think Mr. Webster will make | s00od nominee and I am in faver him,” sald the mayor. Mayor Qui is a member of the delegation this city to the state convention will probably be its chairman, 4 In the opinion of Mayor Quigley, Davis Oakey of Hartford has a road ahead for the nomination state senator. Mayor Quigley out in favor of Oakey, who is & ford citizen, some time ago. e ki s s GROUND TO PIECES, North End Trolley Car Ii Three-Year-Old Girl. Katie, ter of Mr. and Mrs, John the three-years-old 177 Hartford avenue, was | killed at 3 o'clock this afternoon being ground to pieces under the truck of a north-bound North trolley car in charge of Moto Willlam Purdy and Conductor Ji Kennedy. ' i The child ran into the street fell under the car. Her mother, trying to save her, was knocked by the car. Medical who arrived on R. M. Dame's auto, could not whether he would hold the trol the ecl The child was killed in front of home. Drs. Bodley and Kelly tended the hysterical mother. w the sceme in Examiner T. G. crew responsible for CHANGE H. 8, HOURS, Classes Will Net Forty Min Periods Under New Scheme. Longer periods for recitations be the rule at the High school ginning with the fall term, Thi hours have been changed so that th pupils will net forty minute period instead of thirty-seven minutes, a they did last year. The new houn will be from 8:30 to 1 o'clock for th morning classes and 1:20 to = 5:2 o'clock for the afternon classes. “We regretted very much that wi were not able to net forty minut periods last year,” said Principal P. Slade this afternoon. “I belie there should be forty minute p suggestion that the new hours adopted. Last year we closed morning session earlier in o give us plenty of time to get school emptied of the morning ¢ and put in order, but I will risk sume his studies at Georgetown uni- versity. litle confusion this year in order give more time to the