Germans Break Through Near Paris as Turks Reach Suez
German forces shattered French lines near La Creute and Craonne about 80 miles from Paris, turning the tide at La Creute and forcing a retreat toward Berry au Bac. Turkish advance toward the Suez Canal was checked by British forces at El Kantara with light British casualties. In Russia, no official Petrograd update. German staff reports halt of the East Prussian advance at Gumbinnen.
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Suez Canal
la Creute
Foulon Forest
Aisne
Berry-au-Bac
Soissons
Craonne
Rheims
Laon
Egypt
Cairo
Asiatic
Turkey
Rafah
el Kantara
Birmurhadad
Port Said
Petrograd
East Prussia
Gumbinnen
A Ruthless Rhyme: Uncle Sam Corrects Willie
Oliver Herford’s satirical verse in Harper’s Weekly portrays Willie’s violent pranks against German figures and families. Uncle Sam responds with stern, humorous rebukes about war and wrongdoing. The piece uses mockery to critique aggression and militarism.
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Oliver Herford
Harper's Weekly
Willie
Uncle Sam
German War Report Details Craonne Gains and St Mihiel Capture
German army headquarters reports western theatre: Craonne heights taken with several support points seized by Saxons. 865 French wounded captured and eight machine guns taken. Southeast of St Mihiel French point of support captured. French counterattacks failed. East Prussia Russian attacks north of Gumbinnen made no progress. heavy enemy losses reported. No changes in Poland.
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London
Nieuwport
Ypres
Belgium
Guinchy
la Bassee
Craonne
le Croute Ferme
Heurtebise
St. Mihiel
Vosges
Gumbinnen
East Prussia
Poland
Electric car derails hitting house injuring motorman
Thirty eight passengers were shaken up and motorman John A Hart was seriously hurt when an Atlantic Shore line electric car left the rails this noon in Sanford Maine. It crashed into the home of Irving EH Grant nearby causing the injuries.
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Sanford
John A. Hart
Irving EH. Grant
Massachusetts Veterinarians Back Walsh Policy for Animal Bureau
The Massachusetts Veterinary Association at its regular monthly meeting at the American House last night endorsed Governor Walsh’s position to appoint a veterinarian as head of the Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Industry to succeed former chief Frederick Walker.
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Massachusetts Veterinarian Association
American House
Walsh
Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Industry
Frederick Walker
Kaiser's Birthday Observed With Solemn Pomp Across Berlin
Berlin marked Emperor William's birthday with flags adorning the city and a cathedral service attended by diplomatic corps court officials and municipal representatives. Crown Princess Cecelia and Prince August William were cheered at the service, followed by a reception at the city hall. The observance extended to other imperial cities.
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Emperor William
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
Cecelia
Prince August William
Birthday Greetings and War Pride Mark Emperor William Week
Religious services at the Emperor’s headquarters featured a praise filled address urging officers to continue duties to the Emperor and Fatherland. Berlin papers praise his progress and foresee victory with an enhanced reputation. Empress Augusta Victoria sent a telegram and a field altar cover. Messages of congratulations came from Francis Joseph and the Sultan of Turkey. Wilson sent birthday felicitations to William. similar greetings flowed from other rulers. Two birthday amnesty decrees were issued, one freeing soldiers from six months court martial punishment, the other halting prosecutions for pre call to arms offences. A fast Zeppelin dirigible left to salute the birthday and join the North Sea aerial fleet.
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Berlin
Augusta Victoria
Francis Joseph
Turkey
Paris
Count Zeppelin
Friedrichshaven
Statewide ban on all flags except the US flag proposed
A Massachusetts bill proposes barring all flags except Old Glory from state and local government buildings ships and vehicles. Introduced by Rep Kent of Pittsfield and backed by William C Reed and others the petition is referred to the rules committee.
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Old Bay
House of Representatives
Kent
Pittsfield
William C. Reed
Committee On Rules
German cruiser Kolberg Reported Sunk in North Sea Battle
An official statement from London reports that the German cruiser Kolberg was sunk in Sunday's battle in the North Sea. The announcement notes the engagement occurred recently and confirms the loss of the vessel.
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London
Kolberg
North Sea
Kolberg Cruiser Puzzles War Losses of Her Class
The German light cruiser Kolberg, first of four 1908 built ships, may have been destroyed. Her sisters Mainz Koeln and Augsburg were reported lost in the current war with Mainz sunk by the British at Helgoland, Koeln suspected in the same action, and Augsburg said to have been sunk by a Russian torpedo boat after Libau bombardment. If Kolberg also fell, all four vessels of the class would be accounted for. Kolberg displaced 4850 tons, with 362 crew, 402 feet length, 24 knot speed, armed with 13 41 inch guns, four 5 pounders, four machine guns and two torpedo tubes. Her cost was 1.9074 million dollars.
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Kolberg
Mainz
Koeln
Augsburg
Helgoland
Libau
Harrison's Big Clean Up Sale At Washington Street
Advertises men and boys clothing including $15 overcoats $7.50 rough tweeds cheviots ulsters balmacaans at Harrison's sale located at 662 672 Washington street with promotional discounts.
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Harrison
Washington Street
Josephine Preston Peabody Taken Ill
Mrs Lionel Marks of Cambridge cancelled her engagement to address the Political Education League in New York due to a sudden illness. Her husband Professor Marks left for New York and said the illness is not serious.
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Brattle Street
Cambridge
Josephine Preston Peabody
Political Education League
New York
Professor Marks
Naval action in the North Sea ends with sinking of Blucher
Vice-Admiral Beatty reports a dawn chase against four battle cruisers and German light forces. Lion and Tiger suffer engine damage. Bluecher sinks, Kolberg reported sunk. Indomitable and Lion limp home, two German destroyers destroyed. Casualties noted include Engineer Captain Taylor.
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Meteor
Beatty
French War Office Reports Major German Attacks Fail Near Soissons
Paris telegraph states the French army repelled a German assault in St March wood near Tracy le Val after mines blown destroyed trenches for 50 meters. La Creute saw a landslide trap as two French companies were captured. counter‑attacks regained ground with heavy German losses.
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French War Office
St. March Wood
Tracy-le-Val
Soissons
Craonne
Heurtebise- Bois de Foulon
la Creute
LaCreute
Foulon Wood
Ginginol Promises Stronger Teeth With Quick Results
Advertisement for Ginginol by Moone Chemical Co Rochester NY claims a concentrated formula treats Pyorrhoea and receding or loose teeth. A small bottle lasts long with use as directed and results include reduced soreness and improved mouth feel.
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Moone Chemical CO
Rochester
N. Y
Treatment for Swollen Veins With Emerald O11
People with varicose veins should obtain a two ounce original bottle of Emerald O11 full strength from leading druggists and apply night and morning with a soft brush until swelling and veins return to normal. The product is claimed to regulate glands and even reduce goitre with proper use.
German government statement counters British naval loss claim
The German government released an official statement disputing Britain's report of no British ships sunk in the North Sea fight last Sunday. It asserts different details about the engagement and the pursuit of German vessels, challenging the prior British casualty claim.
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Berlin
Sayville
North Sea
German Claims Sunk British Ships In Battle At Sea
German reports describe a three hour fight where the armored cruiser Bluecher was lost along with a British battle cruiser and two destroyers. A German torpedo boat and a flying dirigible confirmed ships sinking and damage, while British pursuit reportedly failed due to speed. The piece critiques British reports on the Falklands battle and notes supposed Admiralty denial of the Audacious loss.
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Argonne
St. Hubert
Alsace
Vosges
Bluecher
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Admiralty
Harrison's Big Clean-Up Pants Sale at 662-672 Washington
Four dollar men s pants four dollars for all kinds worsteds and cassimeres at Harrison s big clean up store located at 662 672 Washington street corner Beach. Advection style classified notice announces discount apparel.
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Harrison
Washington Street
Cor. Beach
Germans Celebrate Kaiser William Birthday in Boston
More than 1000 Germans attended a Kaiser William birthday anniversary at Kossuth Hall Roxbury hosted by the German soldiers veteran society Prinz Heinrich. Prof Edmund von Mach of Harvard and State militia officers joined militarymen in regulation dress as Captain Conrad Knaf led the Prinz Heinrich company in the ceremony and orchestra.
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Boston
Russians Driven From Uzsok Pass After Three Days of War
Vienna reports the recapture of Uzsok Pass in the Carpathians from Russian control. After three days of hard fighting, Russians were driven back from positions on both sides of the pass. Fighting continues nearby in Latorza and Nagyas valleys amid snow.
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Uzsok Pass
Carpathians
Vienna
London
Ung
Carpathian
Latorza
Nagyas
Galicia
Poland
New England Association of Plumbing Inspectors Elect Officers
The association met at the Quincy House for its annual meeting and banquet. Elected officers include President J F Hurley Worcester. vice presidents J F Salter Boston Co O Seaman Manchester J R Walker Waterbury Conn Harold B Holland Providence. secretary B G Bates Springfield. treasurer J H Mulroney Boston. T M Wilson named legislative agent.
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New England Association of Plumbing Inspectors
Quincy House
J. F. Hurley
Worcester
J. F. Salter
Boston
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