Germans Lose 70 000 Men as Retreat Goes Disastrous
Russian headquarters reports a complete defeat of German forces on the Russo Prussian frontier. Germans suffer heavy losses as they retreat in disorder toward safety, with part of their army bogged in a swamp and many killed or wounded. Russian gains include push into East Prussia and renewed pressure on German lines.
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Balkan Mountains
Romania
Washington
Golajewski
Werjbolows
Half Million Sweaters for British Troops
Philadelphia October 3 reports that British agents are securing bids from local knitters to supply 500000 sweaters similar to those used by the United States army. Yarn dealers are asked to quote figures for required yarns.
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Philadelphia
United States Army
Forts of Antwerp Hold Against German Assault
Antwerp reports no change in fortifications around the city as German forces bombard outer rings. Belgian field artillery and heavy guns support infantry entrenched along the Nethe, repelling two river crossings. Germans press hard at Forts Waelhem and Wavre St Catharine with immense losses, while Belgian gunners target approaching troops in civilians’ clothing near Vilvorde.
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London
Morning Post
Antwerp
Nethe
Daily Telegraph
Waelhem
Wavre-St. Catharines
Wachem
Krupp
Jossés
Vilvorde
1 000 German dead seen within six hundred yards
Lieutenant A Ellicott Brown reports from Meaux battlefield that within a 600 yard radius he saw about 1000 German dead after allied bayonet charges. He recalls Captain Parker noting a disciplined German retreat toward Paris with few dead left behind and finds no traces of atrocities among nearby French peasants.
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New York
A. Ellicott Brown
Meaux
Parker
United States Army
France
Brown
Paris
Niuen
Irishmen urged to fight the Germans in wartime appeal
London October 8 Irish leader Hedmond addressed crowds in Wexford supporting Britain’s war effort. He urged Irish unity across sectarian lines and reconciliation on home rule, promising to fight for freedom if Ireland stays with Britain. He warned German domination would erase liberties won.
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Jonn
Hedmond
Wexford
Andrew Bonar Law
Ireland
Traian Irshm
American Preacher Cursed by Germans
Albert A Williams pastor of the Maverick Congregational Church Boston was released after two days imprisonment in Brussels by German military authorities on charges of being an English spy. Notes for a war sermon prompted the arrest and the German noted he was not allowed to communicate with the American minister Brand Whitlock secured his release after Williams proved he was not a spy. Prisoners were denounced and threatened with oaths during the interrogation.
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London
Albart A. Wiliams
Maverick Congregational Church
Boston
Lendion
Brussels
Drr. Willams
Williams
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
English Noncombatants Treated Well in Germany, Reports Say
The Belgian prisoners view Williams as a friend yet fear German spies. The American embassy notes many German city letters about British subjects. Consuls in Stettin Danzig and Coberg report British visitors were well treated and some wish to stay. private inquiries show English noncombatants are generally treated well in Germany.
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Germany
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