French aviator Frantz wins dramatic air duel over Jonchery
Bordeaux dispatch reports October 5 aerial combat in which French sergeant Frantz and his mechanic Quinault chased a German plane. Frantz's maneuver damaged the German craft, the allied aircraft burst into flames, the German pilot died, and Frantz earned the Legion of Honor while Quinault received a military medal. A separate note mentions an invention of an electric motor driven by a storage battery for sewing machines.
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Bordeaux
French War Department
Jonchery
Frantz
Quainault
Quinault
Blood Destruction Stopped and Rebuilt
An advertisement extols S. S. as a blood purifier and remedy for blood related ailments. It claims it repairs damage, prevents eruptions, and neutralizes disease processes, asserting it clears skin, bones, joints and glands. The copy urges buying from a druggist and contacting Swift & Company for medical department guidance.
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Swift Specifie Co
Swift Bldg
Atlante
Germans Oppose Russian Advance on Front and in Galicia
Petrograd reports German reinforcements on the East Prussian frontier resist Vladislavost and Ratchka as Russians clash near Opatow and Sandomir. An Austrian detachment in the Carpathians west of the Sanok is defeated. Baliva near Munkatch yields artillery and convoy captures. London commentator faults German strategy as troops enter a Niemen river trap. Austrian forces press near Huszt Marmaros county while Russians retreat. Beszterzenazod and Marmaros passes are held by Austrian troops.
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Petrograd
Sanok
Baliva
Munkatch
London
Saya
Galicia
Russia
Tententhc
Niemen
Austria
Yendon
Huszt
Marmaros
Hungary
Tecso
Telegrapha
Amsterdam
Reuter
Kriesfalva
Teese
Eriesfalva
Huazt
Armoeros County
Galleia
Transylvania
Reuters Company
Budapest
Marmaros County
Beszterzenazod
Bessterzenazod
German Forces on the Defensive Front in East Prussia
Berlin reports German forces on the frontier of East Prussia shifting to a strategic defensive. They abandoned bombardment of Cesowetz fortress and retreated with siege guns and pontoon train after burning Cesowetz. Russians press from Drohkatten positions amid heavy losses, harsh weather, and disrupted aerial reconnaissance. General Hindenburg moves to aid Austrian forces. Radom and Ivangorod area activity noted. Russians repulsed in Galicia and at Tarnovozg. Przemysl fortress bombarded. Russians push toward Servians with two-column advance in Hungary and Marmaros regions.
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Berlin
Hagues
London
East Prussia
Cesowetz
Russian
Poland
Droatken
Augustewo
Suwalki
von Hindenberg
Opatow
Lysagory
Radom
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Convent in Belgium Shelled by Germans
Laughlin of Skaneles New York travels with dozens of Augustinian sisters fleeing the Willebroeck convent near Antwerp after fort bombardment on September 29. They endured destruction, moved to Boom then Antwerp, awaiting orders to London while several sisters remain injured or homeless.
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Laughlin
Skaneles
Antwerp
London
Willebroeck
Sister Mary
Boom
Mary
Blad
Belgium
America
Conven
Trawler Lily Destroyed by North Sea Mine
London reports the South Shields trawler Lily blown up in the North Sea. A dispatch says seven crew members are missing with survivors landing. casualty details incomplete and still to be confirmed by authorities.
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London
South Shields
North Sea
Central News
German Warships Sunk by Japanese Forces
Tokio reports three German gunboats sunk in the Bay of Kiao Chow with Kaiserin Elizabeth among those present, as Japanese troops advance along the Shan Tung railway and seize rolling stock. Siege guns are declared ready for an assault on Tsing Tau with the German garrison to be summoned to surrender.
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Tokio
War Department
Bay of
Kiao-Chow
Cormoran
Shan-Tung
Bay of Kino
Hieen
Pekin
Chi-Nan
Associated Press
Chip-Nan
Tsing-Tau
Pekin directs consular escort to exit at opportunity
The American location in Pekin instructs W. R. Peck, the American consul at Tsing-Tau, to come out when possible. The Japanese release the Shan-Tung railroad employees, allowing non-combatants to depart.
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Pekin
W. R. Peck
Tsing-Tau
Shan-Tung
Italian submarine stolen by engineer sparks neutrality row
An Italian engineer who disappeared with an Italian built submarine during sea trials in the Gulf of Spezia sent a letter from Has-2 Eters claiming Italy's neutrality is a mistake and urging citizens to act to ignite a spark toward action. The vessel was allegedly landed after trials.
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Spesia
Vis Styme
Paris
Gulf of Spezig
Eters
Italy
Italian intervention in the war im mele
An unclear October dispatch reports an Italian intervention and a German casualties figure of at least 300,000. It notes a German engineer surrendering to French military authorities and cites London as the source location for the October report.
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Italan
Immele
London
Authorities Admit Total Losses Reach 360000
The dispatch notes authorities acknowledge that losses to date amount to at least 360,000 dollars.
J B Fallaire Co Buy Where Quality Is Always Right
Advertisement for J B Fallaire Co promoting value and pricing. Claims quality leadership and consistently lower prices. Appeals to shoppers seeking dependable goods at savings. Reflects classic retailer slogan and promotional tone.
Damask remnants sale advertised with price cut
An advertisement offers Genuine Haeusfrau damask remnants in lengths 2 yards 244 yards and 3 yards at a real value of 1.25 dollars per yard, today on special at 1.00 dollar per yard.
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Haeusfrau
Harvest Days in Store Opening Themed Sale
A vintage storefront prose celebrates a storewide harvest motif as merchandise readiness fills the aisles and racks. It invites customers to choose from suits, dresses, lingerie, silks, woolens, laces, furniture, and more, promising abundant varieties.
Yardage price list from miscellaneous textile sale
A concise price line shows 2 by 2 yard pieces priced at 17 50 and 20 00 and 25 00, with another entry Ti4x1y yards at 8 00, indicating a miscellaneous fabric sale listing multiple sizes and costs.
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Tarnovezog
Przemysl
Havas
Lemberg
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Olmmutz
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Bhersa
Prince Joachim
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