Asquith Reforms War Council and Dardanelles Policy
In a House of Commons address Premier Asquith outlines a three to five member war cabinet to advise on major questions. He defends Dardanelles operations, praises Allied naval and military efforts, and warns of tough financial and recruitment choices with continued pursuit of victory. He urges patience, courage, and unity as Britain presses the war.
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Dardanelles
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Balkan
Great Britain
French
Egypt
United Kingdom
Mr. Asquith
Mesopotamia
Persian Gulf
Bagdad
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Baron Fisher
War Council
Narrows
Ian Hamilton
Lord Derby
Parliament Proceedings Note on Page Four
Brief reference directs readers to page four for further details on miscellaneous British parliamentary proceedings.
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Parliament
U S Troops Shifted to Face Villa at Agua Prieta
U S forces moved from trenches along the border as Major General Funston assumed command in Douglas. Villa began firing and threatened to shell Douglas, prompting civilian evacuations and reinforced U S troops. In the clash two American soldiers were wounded and border civilians faced increased danger amid ongoing fighting near Agua Prieta.
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Funston
Douglas
International
Villa
Mexico
Agua Prieta
United States Army
Naco
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Willsa
Thomas F. Davis
78 000 Men Spared by Gallipoli Sickness Reports
In the House of Commons Harold J. Tennant said about 78 000 officers and men were withdrawn from the Gallipoli peninsula for sickness between April 25 and October 20, confirming earlier concerns about health conditions among troops.
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Gallipoli
House of Commons
Harold J. Tennant
House
Funeral for Augustine Conant in Acton Tomorrow
Augustine Conant, Acton’s longtime prominent resident, dies at 88. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at the home of his brother, ex-Representative Luther Conant, in Acton.
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Acton Gentre
Augustine Conant
Acton
Luther Conant
Mr. Conant
Heavy Load Breaks Bridge In West Waterford
Russell N. Lowell of Sutton was badly injured when a heavy load caused a small wooden bridge on the E Co Chandler farm to collapse in West Waterford. He was hauling lumber for Parker and Young of Lisbon New Hampshire and was crushed under the load with both hips broken and serious internal injuries. He is listed on the dangerous list at Brightlock Hospital. He leaves a wife and four children in Sutton.
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Johnsbury
E. Co. Chandler
West Waterford
Russell N. Lowell
Sutton
East Barnet
Parker & Young
Lisbon
N. H
Brightlock Hospital
Cats Endanger Children Says Dr Bowers In Sunday Post
Dr Bowers warns that domestic cats pose risks to children and outlines protective measures in the Sunday Post Magazine. The article discusses bites scratches and allergy considerations while advising caregivers on supervision and safe interactions.
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Dr. Bowers
Next Sunday Post
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Isaac F. Marcosson
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Tary
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South Africa
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Ceylon
Fiji
Empire
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Serbia
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Bulgaria
Russia
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Winter Street
Shepard Norwell
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Storre
Tremont
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Gilchrist
Copenhagen
U. S
Atna Acme
Altna Acme
United States
TNA Life Insurance Company
Hartford, Conn
Heber Bishop
Congress Street
A. J. Kimball
E. Weymouth
Mass
Albert
Dilbert Hines
Dartmouth St
Everett
John Thomas
Winthrop St
Cambridge
D. J. Walsh
Boylston St
Boston
New England
Atlantic Ave
August Thiel & Co
Jetwood
RED Man
Troy
John T
Union
Faneul
Hal
Lai
Saha
Washington St. Jefferson Bldg
Double Legal
Eer
Greater
Henfield
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