German Marines Hold Antwerp as Siege Ends
German forces under General von Beseler conquered Antwerp after an eight day siege aided by heavy artillery and determined marine divisions. The advance south through Belgium disrupted Belgian defenses while infantry and pioneers bridged rivers and breached inner fortifications. Antwerp’s damage was selective, with shelling aimed to intimidate rather than destroy, though the city hall and nearby structures suffered notable impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Associated Press
von Beseler
Blue
Kiel
Cuxhaven
Wilhelmshaven
Belgium
German Mercantile Marine
Port
Anthern
Antwerm
von Beserer
Europe
Hitle
Nethe
Netue
Eamn
Harber
Fortress Defenses Hold After Desperate Belgian Assault
The fortress resisted with 16 12 inch mortars and 18 inch Krupp siege guns. Two armored turrets at St Catherine fort were knocked out by direct fire, one embankment pierced like cheese. Fort Waethelm fell after heavy bombardment and a futile doomed storming attempt. The fort’s commander claimed his guns and troops collapsed under caplodine shells and intense fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine Fort
Fort Wiemelm
Waethelm
Dubi
Aieutenant
Kroonland Prize Court Action Advances
Washington reports prize court proceedings begin on the American steamship Kroonland detained by Britain. Consul Sprague notes cargo of copper and lubricating oil both likely contraband questioned by London. Officials await reply before further representations while passengers and possible prisoner status loom as the vessel may proceed if allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lansing
Sprague
Gibraltar
Kroonland
London
Ambassador Page
Brindilia
State Department
Imaymuch
Ameri_can
War loan payments reach 78 percent of total
Subscribers in Germany's war loan have paid up $1,175,000,000, covering 78 percent of the total, with confirmations from The Hague and London as of November 1. The figure reflects substantial public support for the wartime financing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Hague
London
31 States to Vote for U S Senators in Nationwide Campaign
The piece surveys races across the United States with a focus on governors and senators. It highlights New York’s contest among Glynn Whitman Davenport and Sulzer, California’s Johnson versus Curtin and Brodericks, and Pennsylvania’s McCormick versus Brumbaugh. It notes a “Solid South” trend and touches Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and other states with various party dynamics and anticipated outcomes. The report emphasizes national interest in state contests and veteran politicians seeking returns after decades in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tltnois
Shively
Indiana
Cummins
Town
Camden
Kentucky
Smith
Maryland
Stone
Missouri
Newlands
Nevada
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Oqvermai
North Carolina
Granny
North Dakota
Gore
Oklahoma
Chamberlain
Oregon
Penrose
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Hmoet
Utah
Dillingham
Vermont
Jones
Washington
New York
Gengrass
Glynn
Charles S. Whitman
New York City
R Publican
Frederickm. Davenport
Delket
William Sulzer
California
Ivan Johnson
John &. Curtin
John D. Brodericks
Vance C. McCormick
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Jon” Cannon
Ilinois
Congress
Wiliam B. McKinley
Taft
Sampalen
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Hitewise
Albert J. Beveridge
Republican Party
Progressive
Kansas
Lizzie Sheldon
Supreme Court
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Louisiana
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
Thomas C. Rye
Hoover
Rye
Wilson
Bryan
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Offiz
Charles Henderson
Oscar W. Underwood
Johnston
Thomas H. Stephens
John L. Burnell
Arkansas
Florida
Mississippi
Virginia
Gangsta
Colonel Skoosevelt
Guear Belt
Sular
Dick "T. Morgan
Thomas P. Gora
Oxlahoma
John Wields
Robert L. Williams
Gerard
Charles 8. Whitman
Kiam Sulzer
Arphi- Dition
Frederick M. “Davenport
James W. Gerard
Germany
United States Senate
Republian State Committee
James W. Wadsworth
President Menocal barred from voting in Cuba election
Reports from Havana indicate congressional and municipal elections proceeded quietly across the island. Factional splits within main parties may delay determining the administration's level of endorsement for several days. President Menocal's right to vote was challenged due to a failure to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Menocal
Dutch Finance Plans 15 Million War Loan
Amsterdam reports The Telegraaf says the Dutch finance minister is preparing a war loan of 15 million dollars at 5 percent. If funds are not forthcoming the paper says measures will be taken to raise the money by commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Amsterdam
London
Telegraaf
Eays
Funeral of the Crown Prince Cited in Private Letter
A private German army lieutenant’s letter, received in Washington, mentions the funeral of the crown prince. The state department notes casual reference to crowds at the funeral, while London dispatches last week reported the crown prince’s burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
London
Alpine chasseurs in Vosges war use hidden tree positions
Basel dispatch from October 18 details French Alpine chasseurs in the Vosges. They wear bob-nail boots and navy uniforms, hiding in dark pines. They occupy tree branches to surprise Germans and fire from multiple angles after luring them into woods. Light artillery travels by mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel
Switzerland
Associated Press
Vosges
Alpine Chasseurs
Steamer Jerusalem Stopped by Turks
Petrograd reports the Russian steamship Jerusalem arriving Odessa from Constantinople was overtaken by a Turkish squadron led by Breslau. A Turkish battleship stopped her bow, forcing a reverse. The Breslau crew wore German uniforms. Six hours were spent halted at the Bosphorus before a puzzling wireless order to Crimea was received and later deemed inauthentic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Jerusalem
Odessa
Constantinople
Breslau
Tha ‘Bosphorus
Germans Press Fierce Attacks Across Western Front
An official report details German assaults around Libons Le Quesnoy en-Santerre and the Aisne Bois de la Grazie plus progress north of Ypres and near Verdun. It notes Belgian repulse near Ramsenpelle and inundations hindering Allied operations in Nieuwport and Dixmude with 7,083 German prisoners captured that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libons
le Quesnoy en-Santerre
Vailly
Aisne
Bois de la Grazie
Ar- Fonne
Souain
Vosges
Sespien
Versines de Sainte Marie
Nieuport
Dixmude
Ypres
Lys
Hollebecks
Mensines
Argonne
Rea
Havre
Ehems
Ramsenpelle
Yser
Dixmudes
Linghem
Passthenduele
Pelkappelis
Passchendaele
Gheluvelt
Soissona
Meuse
Verdun
Antwerp
Berlin
London
Sunay
Belgium
Yaer
Shires
Nieuw Port
Prea
Leaat
Lilla
Toul
Soissons
Major Morant
Herlinzer Tageblatt
Soisuong
Italian Cabinet Split on Question of Money
Rome November 7 ministers who resigned held a two hour conference with King Victor Emmanuel. Signor Jenbini the treasury minister cited a prewar deficit of 4 million dollars, wartime military budgets totaling 160 million, and revenue declines of about 20 million. He urged new taxation, but most ministers favored postponing taxes after the war, fearing unconstitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Jenbini
Grenor Rubini
Rugint Sala
Battle near Paris shows vast German losses and retreat
London reports a widening Allied advance toward Bruges with German lines collapsing near Ghent and Ostend. A German officer counts about 150,000 killed or wounded since Ostend occupation as digs and evacuations continue, while Dixmude lies in ruins and Ypres bombings affect civilians. France endures three months of upheaval as industries and farms suffer, yet Paris faces the crisis with resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Bruges
Reuters
Ghent
Ostend
Yhres
Dixsmude
Dixmude
Ypres
Britain
Exchange Telegraph Company
Reuter’s
Amsterdam
Tha” Handelsblad
Nieuport
Middelsterke
Knacke
France
Frrance
Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warre St. Catherine
Hubby
Campbell
Gina
Rarhive
Carpathians
Carpathian Mountains
Wien Beoal
Pathian
U. S
Thomas W. Hardwick
Lena Bacon
Hardwick
Rure Tutenens
Cuba
Crown
Executive Committee
Democratic Executive Committee
Progressive Party of Georgia Co
W. McClure
James L. Sibley
H. G. Hastings
R. A. Dewar
Whitehall
Eko
Constitution
Bowen
Atlanta
Hfbive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!