The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-10-22
GERMANS HAVE
BEEN UNABLE TO
REACH OUNKIRK
ARE ALSO THREATENED IN REAR
BY NEW FORCES.
HEAVY FIGHTING AT LILLE
The Allies Are Preparing to Attack
Metz and Are Planning For an o.
fensiVe Movement in Al,
saceIorraine.

London, Oct. 2O.-Although several
morning papers print stories that Os,
tend has been reoccupied by Belgian
and British troops, the Belgian le-
cation and British press bureau both
announced this afternoon that they
have no information on the subject.
Unable to Break Allies Lines.
London, Oct. 20.-Repulsed in their
attempt to break the allies line from
the north and overwhelm Dunkirk,
the Germans today are trying to
break through fram the direction Of
Lille A very strong force of Ger
man infantry, Supported by Austrian
land German artillery mounted on
heavy motors are pressing forward
from that point. They are encoun.
tering spirited resistance, however,
and have so far failed to make any
Roadway. &a.
Dunkirk is Desired Prize.
Dunkirk is absolutely essential to
The German war plans, military ex
Iperts say. Because they realize this
/ fact, the British and French general
staff have taken such steps that they
declare the fall of the stronghold is
impossible. Not only are infantry
and artillery posted at various STRAIT
sgic points all around the city, but
British and French warships are
ready to aid the troops with their big
guns. \.
French Say Dunkirk viii Stand.
Paris, Oct. 20.-The general i'm.
proVement in the situation on the
left and right wings continues in the
north. Although the Germans still
hold strongly intrenched line about
Lille, they are being neld In check to
the west and have been unable to
move against Dunkirk. The general
staff now considers Dunkirk safe, mas.
much as heavy achievements have
been sent to, the Notifications and
they are also protected by the Bel
gians who are holding the line OF the
User river.
l. Unable to Reach Dunkirk.
| Paris, Oct. 20. - The French SAY
the Germans continue their efforts Il
break through the allies lines to at
tack Dunkirk. There was fighting
during the night at Dixmude and Roul
ers. The Germans made a series oil
assaults which the French repulsed
1t is rumored that the allies have
landed a strong force between the
Germans and Ostend, backed by tae
British feet and that an attack in
the German rear is threatened
Heavy Fighting at Lille.
Fighting continues at Courtrai near
Lille and along the LaBassee canal.
| 1t Is a series of independent battles,
| The Germans tried to drive a series
of wedges into the allies line. which
they succeeded in doing. Then the
French secured reinforcements, drove
/ the Germans back and drove wedges
into the German line.
Fighting Along the Meuse.
1t is stated that severe fighting con
tinues on the eastern front, where the
Germans have made renewed at.
tempts to cross the Mouse. The
French are also driving the Germans
through the passes of the Vosges des.
pite tae handicap of bad weather.
The announcement of a movement
against the strong German fortress
of Metz is looked for in the near fu.
Iture.
Offensive Movement in AIsaee.
1t is considered certain that If the
present movement in the north sue.
ceeds ii will be possible to release a
large portion of the army there to
reinforce the French right wing.
There are plenty of indications that
a real offensive has been planned in
lAlsace-Lorraine and cannot long be
deferred if it is to be completed be.
fore winter sets in. No developments
are expected in the center for some
time.