Great Fighting by Belgians in Retreat Stand on Several Fronts
Belgian forces, praised for halting two German corps near Dixmude, conducted a strategic retreat from Antwerp to Mullem to delay the pursuit. The battle lines stretch across twenty six miles with Belgian and French units holding and German high command seeking to regain momentum. Casualties reported heavy among Belgian troops near Place Plamade as ships pound German positions.
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London
Dixmude
Dunkirk
Calais
the Times
Antwerp
Mullem
Furious Battle Rages Across Western Front, War Office Reports
Paris October 25 official dispatches describe a very violent two front battle between Nieuport and the Lys with heavy German crossings at Yser near Dixmude. In the Oise Argonne region French signals note minor advances northwest of Soissons and artillery duels near Craconna and Bleuse heights. Allied and German reinforcements arrive as La Bassée battles intensify near Lille with large German casualties and British counterattacks. The narrative notes strategic positions around Arras, Meuse, Aisne, and the Argonne as trenches hold with heavy bombardment and persistent engagements.
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Bruges
Plamade
Dover
London
Belgium
Reer
von Trp
West Ende
Nieuport
Paris
Reuters
Alles
A Bassee
Igroas
Yser
Bermans
Lys
Hieuport
Dixmude
Lille
Oise
Argonne
Soissons
Craconna
Bleuse
Weoevre
Thiaucourt Nongard
Buxerulles
Jelywille
St. Mihiel
la Chalade
War Office
Arras
Meuse
LA Bassee
Caris
la Haste
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Aisne
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von Buelyn
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Batte
Somme
Alana
Rheiina
Argenne
Amiens
Bath
Verdun
Eaffort
Berlin
Joffre
Bordeauy
Bordeaux
Paria
Przemisl
Prxemysl
Davoglin Ari
Yser Ypres
Germans Claim Check to Allies And Gradual Advance to South
Berlin reports Oct 25 marked the end of the twelfth week of the war as German officials describe a final tightening of the enveloping campaign. German remarks claim a slow but definite push southward while French official statements have appeared in the press.
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Berlin
Sayville L
Germany
Confidence and health in early 20th century advice
A verbose editorial style piece extols self confidence as a key to health, urging balance between mind and body, cautioning against overwork of the brain or nerves, and praising tonic remedies like Tons Vita. The text blends health tips with stray wartime dispatches and sensational lines about sleep, worry, and stimulants, reflecting period concerns.
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Christine
Atlanta
Uds
Verdun Key to German Campaign Map Shows Forts
A map highlights Verdun and the forts of Toul and Metz as central to the German campaign. Verdun is described as the key to France’s eastern defense, with railways and fortifications emphasized for French reinforcements and strategic disruption.
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Verdun
Toul
Metz
Trent
General Booth Delivers Mass Meeting Address in Atlanta
General Booth of the Volunteers of America spoke at the Baptist Tabernacle to thousands, urging service to God and mankind. He highlighted the movement’s work rescuing thousands from gutters and prisons and appealed for local support, with hundreds of dollars raised. Governor Slaton praised Booth’s service as a highlight of his visit.
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General Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Baptist Tabernacle
General Booth
America
Prisen
Witham
Atlanta
J Charles Barlacet
Bir Witham
Peachtree Road
Federal Prison
Tabernacle
Mr Witham
United States
Slaton
John M. Slaton
Tabernacls
General Witham Booth
Governor Slaton
J & Lyons
L G Dibble
Bearden
M. Snoith
German Vessel Sunk By Jap Battleship Off Honolulu
A German schooner Aeolus was sunk off Honolulu by Japanese battleship Hizen after being towed ten miles offshore. Captain Lemish leapt into shark‑infested waters attempting to reach a press boat. a launch from Hizen rescued the effort as shells fired sent the Aeolus to the bottom.
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Honolulu
Aeolus
Hizen
M Lemish
United States
Thetis
Hosen
Duke of Roxburghe Wounded. Noted U.S. Connection
The Duke of Roxburghe was severely wounded, with officials reporting his condition favorable but recovery will be slow. The duke, well known in the United States, married May Godet of New York.
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London
Duke of
Renewed World War I Battles Report From Yser to Ostend
The report notes stubborn fighting along the Yser canal with German forces crossing near Ypres while allied troops advance slowly under heavy combat. British ships bombarded Ostend, French planes shot down in the Argonne, and French forces near Vieurey rejected a truce to bury dead and care for wounded. Russians renew attacks west of Augustowo, repulsed by counterstrikes.
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Ber
Clehting
Yser
Ypres
Ostend
Argonne
Toul
Vieurey
Augustowo
Kings Fall Predicted By Atlanta Mayor At Greek Service
Mayor James G Woodward warned at a Greek church service in Atlanta that kings may fall as autocracy declines, praising Greece’s volunteers in the Balkan War. Eight Greek heroes in Atlanta received bronze Medals of Honor for wartime service, presented by Greek consul D Vafindi with remarks by Father D Petrides and Monsieur May.
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Europe
James G Woodward
Atlanta
Central Avenue
Garnall Street
Greece
United States
Americas
D Vafindi
Valladi
D Petrides
Monsieur May
Cranca
Arma
Aso
Theofilopoulos
Papadonalous
Paul Prillos
Theo Coulas
M Levantes
Nikas
Coutsouikas
B Gazis
Atlantas Entira
Price of Provisions Rising in Austria
Pola Austria reports a 2 percent rise in provisions with bread costs up 20 cents per 2 kilogram, while the civil population must endure scarce coal and gas cuts. Trieste remains quiet as officials enforce strict measures against Italian newspapers and many public workers have left for the front. Schools operate only two hours daily with students serving as firemen.
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Pola
Austria
Ven
Paris
Sla
Ilave
Trieste
Styrian
Britain Will Stop German Reservists
Washington reports the British embassy denied a rumor that Britain agreed not to stop Austrian and German reservists en route to Europe. The government says it will detain such individuals as needed, clarifying that only those liable to military service face seizure. The note notes safe conduct for diplomats returning from enemy states as standard practice.
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Washington
Europe
Australians Defeated by Montenegrins in Balkan Front
The Servian war office reports on October 19 a Montenegrin detachment repelled a Serb attack near Medropolje north of Kalinowik, capturing four mountain guns and many rifles. On October 21 battles raged along the Bosnia front with both sides, Balkan allies repelling assaults and taking about 200 prisoners as Montenegrins fell back slightly to their positions.
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Ivangorea
Radom
Vistula
Son
Preemysl
Lemberg
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Russia
London
Servian War Office
Medropolje
Kalinowik
Herzegovina
Galinovily
Bosnia
Balkan
General Pochhammer Dies Leading Troops in Argonne
Major General Pochhammer was killed on October 4 while directing troops in the Argonne forest. The casualty list published yesterday confirms his death and notes his leadership role with Allied forces.
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Gen. Pochhammer
Bern Uriwoer
Man
London
Pochhammer
Forest of
Argonne
German Bombs Rain on Warsaw in October Attacks
Warsaw reports from Reuters describe German air raids causing many casualties with forty four killed or wounded on one day and sixty two casualties on another. Many noncombatants including children were struck. In a separate report near Vitry la Francois a French plane killed fifteen at Revigny while the Crown Prince survived.
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London
Warsaw
Anys
Reuter’s
Kussia
Crown Prince
Paris
Sixcelsiors
Vitry la-Francois
Revieny
Crown Dusmee
Frederick Wiliam
Petrograd Sober As War Brings Change In Capital
Capital of Russia, Petrograd, grows somber as war drags on. Streets empty and aristocrats console peasant widows while workers and restaurateurs rally to support the national effort. Reports praise early military gains in Galicia and along the Nieman, signaling unity and renewed Russian resolve.
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Petrograd
Russia
Associated Press
Europe
Orden
Desdar
Ring of Peasanta
Novos Vremya
Galicia
Nieman
Ireland to Keep Place as a Fighting Nation
John Redmond, Irish nationalist leader, told an Irish Volunteers meeting in Belfast that when an Irish government is formed the volunteers must be at the government’s disposal. He said emigration notwithstanding Ireland will remain a fighting nation and liberties must be protected by Irish action, not sacrifices by others. He noted 35,000 Irishmen had joined the army since the war began.
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Belfagt
Ireland
London
John E Redmond
Redmond
Keimos Attacked by Maritz and Rebels
London October 25 The Pretoria correspondent for Reuters reports Lieutenant Colonel Maritz rebel leader attacked Keimos in Cape Province on October 22 with more than 1 090 men including several hundred Germans and artillery and machine guns. Our casualties were ten wounded the enemy left two dead. A previous dispatch from Cape Town said Maritz was defeated on October 22 in a battle whose location was not named.
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London
Pretoria
Transvaal
Reuter
Maritz
British South Africa
Keimos
Cape Province
Capa
Mariis
Pool of Cotton Loan Plans Reported By Wate
Testus J Wate, president of the St Louis Charting House association, states New York bankers will float a loan of 15000 009 to aid the cotton crop crisis caused by the war. The plan would hand 190 000 009 to the Federal Reserve Board, with Washington to manage the distribution to reduce borrowing costs. President Wilson reportedly objects to government involvement in such a project.
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Testus J Wate
St Louis
Wilson
Demand for Cotton Coming In Due Time
London dispatch reports The Cotton Factory Times notes relief for American cotton growers is essential and hopes demand will come in time. It cites World Record figures showing war-affected consumption across major nations and warns of looming factory suspensions without government aid. It discusses Liverpool market closures, direct trade efforts, and tensions among plansters, spinners, and bankers shaping a disrupted cotton economy.
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London
Associated Press
Cotton Factory Times
Prs
International Cotton Federation
America
Berra
Germany
France
Susaia Ruggia
Belgium
Japan
Italy
Portugal
Holland
Sweden
Denmark
Norwas
Manchester
Federation of Master Cotton Spinners Associations
Liverpool
Wanchester Guardian
Tiverpoool
Thomas Temperls
Bolton
Gordon Harvey
Temperly
Germans Beaten as Russians Claim Victory Near Przemysl
Petrograd reports Russian general staff says on October 22 and 24 Russian troops defeated German rear guards along the Mayk Skernevka and Rylks rivers. Austrians retreating near Radzyn resisted but were driven back, with prisoners taken and fires started. Fighting extended along the San River toward Przemysl as Austrians and Germans faced stiff resistance and costly losses.
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Amsterdam
London
Ethan
Iser Ypres
Suenport
Saturda
Yores
Augustawo
Tyangored
Berlin
von Moltke
Lver
Stusborn
San
Przemysl
Firemyst
Carpathians
Dolina
Str
Radom
Ivangerod
Husman
Poland
Germany Regulates Sugar Exports to Preserve Domestic Supply
Berlin October 25 The government will regulate sugar exports to keep most of the crop for domestic use. Free exportation was initially considered but leading agriculturists opposed the plan, and the official announcement confirms tighter controls.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Japanese in Germany Released After American Mediation
The Japanese embassy reports that sixty eight nationals detained in Germany were freed through the intervention of the American ambassador in Berlin. The release occurred in late October and marks a diplomatic development between Japan, Germany, and the United States.
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Germany
Sxty
Berlin
King Honors Kaiser Kaiser Honors King
London reports a Berlin misquote about reciprocal honors between the King of Saxony and Emperor Wilhelm. The Kaiser allegedly receives the Ritter Cross and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint Henry, while the King is said to receive the Jon Cross first and second class.
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Kaiser
London
Berlin
Saxony
Emperor Willam
Willam
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