The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-09-03
WAR BULLETINS.

Berlin. Sept. lit was officially
announced here today that about $1,000
Russians had been taken prisoner by
the Germans during tho fighting in
east Prussia, particularly at OrteIs-
burg, Hohenstein and TannenbeFu-
They include many officers Of high
rank.
The German attack at these three
points was across swanps and lakes.
London, Sept. IAN official teIe-
gram received in London declares that
fresh forces of Germans have made
Their appearance on the Prussian from
tier and that at some points they are
taking the offensive against the Rus
slams.
Washinuton. AUD. 31.-The Tucker.
ton station has been closed because It
had no license from the department Of
commerce. but it is understood that
and Tuckerton stations will have to
satisfy the American government that
they are not directly or indirectly
owned by the German government and
il 10 considered probable that Great
Britain may object to the handling OF
message at the American end Of 4hS
wireless stations bV subjects Of any
belliaerent nation.
London. Sept. 1.-The official infor-
nation bureau announces that Apia, a
seaport Of OpoIu. Samoan islands. and
capital Of the German part Of the
group, has surrendered to the British.
Berlin. Sept. 1.-The latest news
from Alienstein. a. town OF east Prus-
STA. 65 miles south Of koeniqsburo, IN
dicates that the German army is Oner-
aetieally pressing the Russians.
Russian endurance is described as
battlefield. Many prisoners, including
ono Russian general, were captured.
Berlin, Sept. THE correspondent
at German army Headquarters Of the
Deutsehes Taaesehf Taass -Zeituna re-
ports tho defeat Of the English at St.
Quentin, accompanied by great losses,
The army, utterly defeated, no says,
found it's retreat barred by masses Of
German cavalry.
Paris, Sept. 1.-Aeeordina 20 Liz
berle, the Germans have penetrated n
short distance further on the river
Somme. Tho British in conjunction
with the French left, have resumed a
vigorous offensive. Further west the
French troops have checked tho en-
emy's advance guard. At the other ak
tremitY Of the line on the Mouse, the
French are offering a strenuous and
successful resistance which extends
along nearly the whole front.
London, Sept. RECENT reporta
from Belgium have told Of the move
ment Of German troop trains, indicat-
ing that the German general staff was
with drawing certain forces from their
western front to reinforce the German
and Austrian armies in East Prussia
and Gaiicia. Berlin and ST. PETERSBURG
reports agree that there has been ter
rible fighting in those districts for sew
eraI days.
Paris, Aug. 31.-AdditionaI French
forces totaIins 100000 men will be
ready for active service in about six
weeks as a result Of the deciYion an
rounoed yesterday to call out tho 1914
young men and tho elder classes of the
reserVists. The reserVists will be
equipped and ready for the field in a
few days.
London Sept. 1:-The official in
formation bureau announces that Vice
Admiral Augustine Boue de La Per-
rere. commander in chief of the French
navy, has assumed command of the
combined anglo French fleet in tho
Mediterranean. As a consequence Rear
Admiral Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne,
who is senior to the French admiral.
has given over his command Of the
British Mediterranean fleet. s..
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