Turkish Apology Backed by Bombardment at Sebastopol
Turkish ship Goeben leads bombardment of Sebastopol in the Crimea where heavy shells strike the port. Goeben damaged and retires as Entente powers weigh Turkey's actions and Italian Britain's pact shifts. Martial law in Egypt and shifting Balkan and Caucasus positions shape a tense war front across Europe and Africa.
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Egypt
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German Deserters Interned at Frisco
Four German sailors said to be deserters from the gunboat Geier, while repairs were made at Honolulu, were brought ashore by U S Marines in San Francisco. The men boarded the cruiser Cleveland and are expected to be interned in the United States during the war.
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Honolulu
Korea
Cleveland
French War Office Reports Varied Front Battles
Paris appends a November 2 official communiqué noting lighter German attacks between the North Sea and the Oise, with French gains south of Dixmude and Ghelavet and defense that halted a major Aisne offensive. The afternoon message details continued German violence near Dixmude Lys, slight French progress, and failed maneuvers around Arras Lihons and Le Quesnoy. French gains include Amont de Vailly and recon efforts repulsed on Nomeny, plus footholds near Ban de Sapt and St Die.
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Ban de Sapt
St. Die
Russian General Staff Report Front Actions in Eastern Prussia and Galicia
The Russian commander-in-chief’s staff reports Allied pressure blocked at Vladislavoff and north of Lake Raigorod, with Austrian forces repulsed beyond the Opatow River. It notes continued Vistula offensive, and Russian forces entering Nisko on the San River, while other sectors remain largely unchanged.
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German Army Reports Gains at Ypres and Messines
Berlin dispatch via London states the German army headquarters reports ground gained at Ypres and occupation of Messines. It notes successful forward movements in the Argonne with heavy enemy losses. The eastern theatre remains unchanged and Russian attempts near Tzettkehem failed.
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German Troops Leave Liege En Route to Brussels
A Maastricht telegram reports 10,000 German troops departed Liege yesterday heading toward Brussels. Eight supply trains with 60 carloads of munitions each also left Namur for the front in northern France as German forces continue trench digging at Namur and gun practice.
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Bulgaria Orders Mobilization of Second Line Troops
Rome dispatch reports Sofia has ordered the mobilization of Bulgaria's second line of troops as tensions rise in the region. The message comes via the Exchange Telegraph from London, dated November 2 at 9 30 p m.
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Russia orders expulsion of Turks within a week
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports the prefect of police has issued an order expelling all Turkish subjects from Russia within seven days.
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Reuter
Petrograd
Come, tumble up Lord Nelson to Trafalgar drums
A lyrical piece drawing on Nelson and Francis as voices before Trafalgar. The speakers hail the battle fleet gathering, sing of signals and drumbeats, and urge readiness as ships wait on the quay for the famed engagement.
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Turkey’s Apology Signals Dissent in Cabinet Over War
Washington reports from Morgenthau indicate Ottoman ministers split over war with the Entente. An apology for Black Sea bombardments is seen as a move to avert conflict, contingent on dismissals of German officers and vessels like Goeben and Breslau. American diplomats prepare to evacuate anxious citizens via Greece. Martial law in Egypt and firm British defense plans noted.
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Naval duel reported off Dover in Channel action
Heavy firing heard off the Foreland at Dover with twelve shells fired in quick succession. Windows rattled at Deal as a British torpedo boat destroyer was seen near Goodwin Sands, presumed to have attacked a German submarine in the channel.
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Wounded Indian Regiment Officer Named in Casualty List
A Navy casualty list dated October 28 reports nine officers killed and 14 wounded. Among the wounded is Lieutenant Colonel H. L. Richardson of the Forty Seventh Sikhs, an Indian regiment.
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Turkey Goes To War as Triple Entente Forces Brace
Constantinople reports say the grand vizier apologized to Russia Britain and France but fighting has begun. Goeben renamed Sultan Selim bombarded Sebastopol, Turkish ships sunk near Smyrna, and Turkish troops mass along the Caucasus Beset by British French naval actions. Bedouins crossed into the Sinai area as Turkey mobilizes ships forts and mines.
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