Sea Battles in the Air Amid War Zone Reports
War dispatches from the front describe aerial combats over Belgium and France with German raiders repelled by French and British forces. Reinforcements land for Britain as artillery duels flare along the front. a German airship attack is thwarted and civilians suffer localized damage while field headquarters remain secure. In the county, a $7,000 payroll for teachers and staff is advanced by Gardner to avoid delays caused by treasury constraints.
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Lars
Greece
Belgium
Howe
Coerman
Havre
Marching Turkish Forces Reported in Central Campaign
A Telegraph dispatch from Cairo notes 76,000 Turkish troops under Enver Pasha marching against the Suez Canal region. The force reportedly includes 10,000 Bedouins with camels, while port reports indicate Turkish build up near critical routes.
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Sue
Commel
Amsterdam
Lona
Cateo
Tenet Fpasha
Ganez Canal
Warship sighting near Montevideo and Swiss neutrality rules
A dispatch from Montevideo reports a squadron of ten British warships 800 miles from Montevideo and trenches along the Sues Canal road. Berlin and London clash over Allied advances and a Pretoria report claims Swiss neutrality could be violated by future air raids. The Berliner Tageblatt cites warnings that Germany may not respect Swiss neutrality on the Belfort frontier.
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Wets
Wsarshins
Buenos Ayres
Nob
Moatevideo
Montevideo
Elnakeel
Sues Canal
Berlin
London
Maasteode
Praemyst
Gal'cia
SV Tenna
Brigeon Post
Seeys
Berliner Tageblatt
Friederichshafen
Ewe
France
England
Gersereny
Belfort
Federal Assembly
German Losses Reported in Poland During Lodz Action
Matin correspondent in Petrograd cites reliable sources claiming German losses on November 1 near Lodz were heavy. One army corps reportedly captured, another routed. General von Hindenburg allegedly sent a royal message urging self-discipline as World attention centers on the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Paria
Petrograd
Albert of Belgium to become king of Jerusalem after war
A Paris report says a plan would crown the Belgian king as King of Jerusalem after the war to honor his bravery. The proposal would strip Austria's emperor of the title and place the Belgian monarch in a historic line tied to Bouillon and the Crusades.
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Albert
Belgium
IK Eng
Jerusalem
Moursteed
Fursves
Flanders
Paris
Nof
Krave
Austria
Muergzary
Europe
Asia
Statp
Frew of
Bouillon
Holy City
Alabama hotel association plans Birmingham convention
Hotel Men's Association will hold its annual convention in Birmingham December 15 and 16 with H. M. Burt as president and J. M. New as secretary treasurer. Plans for entertaining visiting hotel men include a barbeque at Froebuck Springs. Clifford of Alabama hotel will attend and may discuss Anniston connections and locally produced goods.
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Alama ‘Hotel Men's Association
Birmingham
Pirming Mac
J. M. New
Biremingham
Tress
Spurt
New
Anniston-mma
Cotton Goody
Anniston
Birrmingham
Alabana
Alabama
Clifford
Dome
Missionaries George and Mrs McKee Visit Anniston
George McKee and his wife, missionaries from First Presbyterian Church, arrived in Anniston and are hosted by John M. Bowie. The couple will preach at the church, address missionary groups, speak to Presbyterian College students, and attend a reception planned for Tuesday at 7:30 in the Sunday school room.
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George McKee
First Presbyterian Church
McKee
Africa
John M. Bowie
Meee
Pirst Presbyterian Church
Missionary Societies
Geordon Jing
Anniston
Mir
Presbyterian College
Beather Memorial Seminary
Pirst
Bank openings loom as Alabama counties weigh new ventures
The State Banking Department reviews applications for new banks in Calhoun County and nearby areas. Mountcombery hosts a filing by J W Stree and associates for a Piedmont bank as three more Alabama banks prepare to begin business. Existing institutions in Rock, Ashland, Kingston, and Cullman weigh assets, capital, and leadership as the banking landscape shifts amid easing conditions.
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Bboun County
Npw
Piedmont
Mountcomery Waterdawr
J. W. Stremee
Calhoun County
Alabares
Alf BE. Walker
Farmers' State Bank of
Ashland
Farm
Bank of Kingston
S. W. Pruet
James Pare
Corns
Kimeenton Bank
Rrison
J M Guy
Ice
W. L. Woodall
Cshier
Alex £. Walker
Austrians Fail in Four Day Mountain Pass Battle
A Montemesrin official reports an Austrian force of 3,000 attacked the passes at Whichegrade for four days. Heavy assaults were repulsed with losses, and the Austrians eventually retreated in disorder with many taken prisoner.
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London
Cottings Oye
Whichegrade
Bsorder
Joantt
War Vessels Seen Off Chile Coast In Telegram
A telegram from Iquique Chile reports four warships of a well known nationality sighted off the Chilean coast. The telegram notes their position near the coast and cites the source as Tquique. No further details are provided.
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Lima
Peru
Missionary Work in Africa Prompts Sam Lapsley Note
Fragmentary lines indicate Sam Lapsley and Mr. McKee involved in missionary efforts in Africa. The text hints at future work similar to a notable African mission, with expectations of ongoing dedication and life-saving aims.
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Sam Lapsley
Mr. McKee
Africa
Von Hind end promoted to marshal of German forces
Reported promotion of General Henning von Hindenberg to marshal of German forces opposing Russia. Messages from Petrograd and Berlin claim large scale battles remain undecided as German ranks realign and the campaign shows renewed German resolve. Duke Nichols confirms continued fighting along the Vistula and Warthe rivers with Russian battles ongoing.
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von Hindenberg
Eamden
von Hindens
Kal Wen
Petrograd
Berton
Mpeere
Thorn
Amsterdam
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