Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-16

London Dec 16.-The German fleet made sud-
den dash into the North and selled Scarborough
and Hartlepoo, English coast towns on the North
and also engaged certain units of the English fleet.
Four German cruisers appeared off Scarborough
at an early hour and began to lombard the town. 1t
apparent that they had difficulty in dropping
shells into the city.
PEOPLE FLEE INLAND IN GREAT PANIC
Raaie Je;zed the people. and many of them fed
from their hlnes Residents Of Harepool were arous-
ed from their sleep by the sound of firing They flock
cd to the Streets and thence made their way the
beach to learn what was going In few moments
shells from the German cruisers began dropping into
Hartlepoo, whereupon the crowds shore broke for
shelter Panic ensued Fear took possession of
the people, and many of them abandoned their homes
and He'd to varying distances inland.
II. LONDON IN STATE OF EXCITEMENT
News of this naval raid was announced by the
British admiralty shortly before II 80 o'clock this
morning, and it threw London into the greatest state
OF excitement that has prevailed since the outbreak of
the war;
The preliminary announcement of the admiralty
made no announcement of damage to Scarborough,
which is fashionable resort, 81 miles northeast
of York, and little over 200 miles from London
Neither is announcement made of damage to
Hartlepool, important shipping center about 40
miles from Scarborough
British hotilas have been engaged with the enc
my at several points, however, and at the situa-
ton is described by the admiralty developing"
UNCERTAIN AS TO MOTIVES GOVERNING RAII
1t could not be ascertained at first whether this
German attack was designed merely to spread panic
among the British people, or whether it's purpose was
to engage the British fleet in general action or to act
escort in attempt land troops on the British
coast.
Neither Scarborough nor Hartlepool are fortified.
Scarborough has population of 1000. During the
summer most Of the seaside hotels crowded At
this time, however, the hotels comparatively de-
serted. Hartlepool, together with West Hartlepool
has population Of about $4,000.
RAID CREATES STIR AT LL0YD'S ROOMS
Great excitement prevailed in Lloyds Underwrit-
ing rooms when announcement of the German naval
raid was posted on bulletin boards.
Members crowded around, and eagerly read the
notice. Insurance rates, so far the North sea is
concerned, have been practically suspended pending
the receipt Of definite of the result of the engage
ment.
At the Baltic exchange, the news was read most
eagerly by the members and it was the chief topic of
conversation all through the afternoon
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RAID
The official press bureau this afternoon made the
following announcement in regard to the German at
tack on the North sea coast of England:
The fortress commander at West Hartlepoo re-
ports that the German vessels engaged that fort
ress between and o'clock this morning. The enemy
were driven off. small German war vessel also op-
ened FIRE on Scarborough and Whitby."
NINE KILLED; HEAVY PROPERTY LOSS @
Hull, England, Dec. 16-Nine persons are report
ed killed at Haftlepoo and large number injured in