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Foreign News
September 10, 1914
The Miller Press
Miller, Hand County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Russian occupation of Lemberg in Austrian Galicia may spur Polish uprising against Germany, impacting the eastern European campaign and diminishing Austrian prestige. Reported from London on Sept. 4.
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POLISH UPRISING EXPECTED
Russians Hope Occupation of Lemberg Will Have Far-Reaching Effect—Official Report.
London, Sept. 4.—The Russian occupation of Lemberg, the capital of Austrian Galicia, may have a far-reaching effect on the campaign in eastern Europe, apart altogether from the loss of Austrian prestige through the fall of the city. More than three-quarters of the population are Poles and the Russians anticipate that their entry to the city will contribute toward the hoped-for Polish uprising against Germany.
Russians Hope Occupation of Lemberg Will Have Far-Reaching Effect—Official Report.
London, Sept. 4.—The Russian occupation of Lemberg, the capital of Austrian Galicia, may have a far-reaching effect on the campaign in eastern Europe, apart altogether from the loss of Austrian prestige through the fall of the city. More than three-quarters of the population are Poles and the Russians anticipate that their entry to the city will contribute toward the hoped-for Polish uprising against Germany.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Polish Uprising
Russian Occupation
Lemberg
Austrian Galicia
Eastern Europe Campaign
Where did it happen?
Lemberg, Austrian Galicia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Lemberg, Austrian Galicia
Event Date
Sept. 4
Outcome
russian occupation of the city; loss of austrian prestige; anticipated polish uprising against germany
Event Details
The Russian occupation of Lemberg, capital of Austrian Galicia, is expected to have far-reaching effects on the eastern European campaign, including contributing to a hoped-for Polish uprising against Germany, given that more than three-quarters of the population are Poles.