French Advance on German Left Near Metz
Pans Ocober 16 The steady hammering on the German left wing brings the French within cannon range of Metz forts though part of the Crown Prince's army clings to positions. Meuse battle near St Mithiel reported desperate this past week. Key developments expected between the Meuse and Meesella as the battle of four rivers continues with German machine gun edge noted earlier.
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Germans and French Clash in Argonne Front Line
Reports describe German rushes through the Argonne forest and the hills of Wueyre facing fierce gatling fire from concealed positions. French Alpine units excel and reach key routes toward Metz, while French infantry and regiments, including the One Hundred and Forty ninth, gain ground against entrenched German defenses. Peasant girls aiding Russian troops are credited with hindering German crossings of the Vistula, as British recruits and Lancashire volunteers organize a Pals detachment for the army.
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Wueyre
Jsancy
Metz
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Lortraing
Verdun
Etain
Arioy
Sisely
One Hundred
Samo
Fe Regiment
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London
Reuters
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Vistula
Lancashire
Milia Bara
Forea
Pals
England bars Khedive from Egypt amid tensions
Reports claim the Khedive in Constantinople faces ban from returning to Egypt by Britain. English observers question the Khedive loyalty to British rule as pro-Turkish, German-influenced circles gain traction among Anglo-Egyptians. Also note a Berlin wireless report of 4000 to 5000 prisoners captured at Antwerp and several wartime setbacks.
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Salandra to act as foreign minister after San Giuliano’s death
Rome October 16 report that premier Salandra will temporarily assume the portfolio of foreign affairs after the death today of Marquis Antonio di San Giuliano. The move follows a ministers council. no word on a permanent secretary or king’s plans. The death, due to heart illness, did not stem from the war but hastened by his arduous duties.
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Order of the Annunciaton
German Socialists Condemn Government War Aims Persist
Berlin dispatch reports German Socialists in the Reichstag voted for a large war appropriation while still denouncing government policies. They promise to renew a campaign to free the proletariat from capital after the war. Vorwarts, the party organ, notes suspension of its publication amid disfavor over alleged atrocity claims from both sides.
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Socialiste
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Ballie
French Deny Signals From Rheims Cathedral
Washington October 16 The French embassy issued a statement denying German reports that two French heavy batteries were positioned at Rheims Cathedral and light signals were seen from a cathedral tower The embassy said the claim is untrue and likely part of misinformation aimed at shifting blame for the cathedral damage to others.
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Rhebas
Russians Withdrawals Attributed To Cholera In Hungary
Rome October 1 patch reports through The Giornale D Italia that cholera has reached frightful levels in Galicia and Hungary. In a northern Hungarian town and district there were 10000 cases among soldiers and contacts. The epidemic is extremely violent and many die within hours. It is claimed the Russians pulled back to avoid contagion.
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American Girl to Cross Sea for Wounded Lover
Chicago 16 October Miss Frederick Henkel 22 fled from home with borrowed money to reach her wounded Austrian officer lover in Austria. She boarded a fast train to New York then Genoa and Trieste, planning to travel to her sweetheart despite parental objections. Her brother Frederick funds the trip and she was seen in Ashtabula Ohio today aboard a day coach.
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Bia Sester
British Labor Party backs government in war stance
Washington dispatches cite a four man manifesto by British labor leaders praising the government's conduct in the war and warning that a German victory would destroy democracy in Europe. The labor movement supports the government until Germany is defeated, while criticizing war statements as false and urging peace through victory.
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Testo
Labor Party
Europe
Labor Movement
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Iser
Germany
Vorwaerts, Wrater
U S News Printed in London Faces British Censors
Sir Stanley Buckmaster of the Official Press bureau told American journalists that London censors will not alter dispatches. Extracts from censored London papers may be cabling unchanged from Germany only if not unfair or untrue about the Allies. The exchange aims to give American readers the same basis for opinion as London readers.
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Stanley Buckmaster
Germany
America
England
Sir Stanley
Clabby Chip Middleweight Title Bout Set for November
San Francisco reports that Jummy Clabby will meet George Chip for the middleweight championship, with the bout scheduled for November. The announcement confirms the high profile match expected to draw boxing fans.
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Central of Georgia Railway changes schedules 1914
The Central of Georgia Railway announces effective October 18 1914 changes in train service. Train 4 from Atlanta will be discontinued. Train 2 from Atlanta will absorb Train 4 traffic and Savannah sleepers. Train 9 to Atlanta will be discontinued. Train 15 from Macon to Atlanta will operate with new times. Train 94 Dixie Flyer will shift from 830 pm to 940 pm departure. Train 6 Dixie Flyer will arrival at Atlanta adjusted to 749 am.
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Savannah
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Macon
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Dixie Flyer
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Atlanta Turn Verein Plans Friday Concert and Dance
The Atlanta Turn Verein will give a concert and dance on Friday October 23. Dancing begins at nine o'clock.
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Verein
Duke of Montpenier Captures German Vessel Off Tsing Tau
The Commercial Advertiser reports the Duc De Montpenier, who offered his services to Britain, captured the German merchantman Hamamotal while scouting off Tsing-Tau in the yacht Mekong. Captain Henry E. Morton, an American, commanded the Mekong. After signaling failed to stop, shots were fired and a prize crew took Hamamotal to Wolhaiwet. Morton resigned his command after the transfer to British hands.
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