Italy Warns Austria Over Adriatic Mines Threat
Italian government urged Vienna to curb drifting floating mines after a Rimini fishing boat exploded killing nine. Reports say mines from Istria and Dalmatia were responsible. Italy called reserves, boosting land forces to 1.81 million with 30 army corps as defense builds. An Italian torpedo boat may have been sunk by a mine near Comacchio. A Romanian ship Mana struck an Austrian mine and sank off Istria with one survivor.
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Russians Defeat Germans and Austrians on Front
Dispatches from Petrograd Rome and London report Russians repulsing German crossings on the Niemen and extending their line into East Prussia. Galicia is reported clear of Austrian troops as Russians seize railways and push toward Cracow, with forts and troop positions surrounding key targets.
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German Women Don Gold Ornaments For Arm Funds
Reports from Rome describe German women sewing woolen garments for soldiers. A government approved committee aims to melt gold jewelry into cash to buy arms, with several million marks raised so far. A woman named Fisch reportedly exchanges her gold for an iron ring inscribed I gave gold for this.
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Death of Guy De Cassagnac on the battlefront
Paris reports the death on the field of battle of Guy De Cassagnac director of the Autorije and a fervent Bonapartist. He is counted among the latest casualties from the conflict as authorities confirm his passing.
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Austrian Truth About Situation Proclaims German Austrian Resolve
Archduke Frederick, commander in chief, issues army order declaring German Austrian forces hold the line as the Russian offensive falters. He cites victories at Krasnik and Zamosc, advances in France, and Balkan theater fighting while urging unity against the dual monarchy's enemies. Berlin reports Russian repulse and German Austro-Hungarian successes on multiple fronts.
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Requisitions Denied German Looting in France
Times correspondents describe contrasting German behavior in occupied towns. In Peronne requisitions were refused, troops looted sand houses and shops, then burned properties. At Amiens requisitions were met, public buildings were respected, the cathedral spared, and officers showed politeness.
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Prince Oscars Heart Far Too Weak For Battle
An official Berlin statement says Prince Oscar, long reported ill in a hospital at Homburg, has a heart condition and cannot resume front line duty. Specialists expect recovery but warn against return to strain. Prince Joachim, recently wounded, is hoped to return to the front. The emperor's other sons are listed as well.
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Anti British Feeling Bitter in Austria Reported
News from Venice dated September 30 via Paris reports rising anti-British sentiment in Austria. British residents in Trieste face increasing intolerance with arrests and police reporting requirements, including an 78 year old Englishwoman made to report herself to police frequently.
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Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Ad
An old time hair product Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Computing promises to restore natural color and shine to gray or dull hair. A downtown druggist notes its popularity, claiming it darkens evenly and is hard to detect as applied. Apply with a damp brush to individual strands for gradual color return.
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Stench from burial trenches terrify traveler in Belgium
Edgar Allen Cantrell of Newport Kentucky and his invalid wife survived a Belgian retreat to London describing unbearable stench from shallow graves near Hill erson and wrecked railways with overturned locomotives. He witnessed German soldiers feeding refugees and noted English prisoners aboard a train. He reported a wounded German officer praising English cavalry as devils and described their charging style and sabre use.
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