Allies Rush Large Forces to Saloniki to Halt Balkan Invasion
Allied troops are landing in Saloniki in greater numbers than expected. Greek premier Skouloudis favors the cause, and new wharves and rail links accelerate moves to check the Bulgarian advance. Rumors of Italian forces and Russian concentrations surface as Kitchener’s mission looms.
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Saloniki
Teutons
Balkan
Skouloudis
Greece
Roumania
Balkans
German Reported Serbian Defenders Pushed Back in Morava Valley
The German war office claims Austro-Hungarian forces drove Serbians from Grapina Height near Ivanisca and advanced past Slatina in the western Morava Valley. Kraljevo was captured with 1230 guns, 481 prisoners taken east of the city, and 3000 Serbian prisoners reported by General von Gallwitz's army along with loot including a new English field gun and hospital trains.
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Berlin
Navy
Amsterdam
London
Morava
German War Office
Kraljevo
von Hindenburg
Riga
Dvinsk
Tiloukst
Swenton
Ilsen
Lake Swenton
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
von Linsingen
Czartorysk
Balkan
Grapina
Ivanisca
Kralievo
Slatina
Krusevac
Nish
von Gallwitz
War Office Report On Intense World War I Fighting
The war office reports specially intense trench gun fighting in Belgium near Het Sas and Boesinghe. In Artois between the Somme and the Oise and in Champagne there were violent artillery engagements.
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Paris
War Office
Belgium
Het Sas
Boesinghe
Artois
Somme
Oise
Champagne
Greeks form new cabinet as Skouloudis premier
New Greek cabinet unveiled with M. Skouloudis as premier. all members from the late Zaimis government stay except Zaimis. Russian forces report progress along the entire front including Riga and Dvinsk. Montenegrin losses are heavy with guns and materiel captured. Italians renew artillery and report fresh infantry successes. German advance near Andrechy seen by French. Champagne fronts repulsed. Austro Hungarian push into Serbia reaches 32 miles north of Nish with numerous prisoners.
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Greece
M. Skouloudis
Zaimis
Athens
Riga
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Cettinje
Rome
Andrechy
Champagne
Paris
Serbia
Nish
Berlin
Frontline updates from the Argonne to Dunkirk
The daily communique reports localized activity in the Givenchy wood and Beauvraignes sectors and near Tahure with a mine destroyed at Hill 235 in the Argonne. No major front action. Bulgarian attacks near Krivolak repulsed. German posts captured before Andrechy. bombings near Dunkirk caused minor damage. overall quiet on the Drena River front.
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Balkans
Givenchy Wood
Beauvraignes
Tahure
Argonne
Babrovo
Krivolak
Andrechy
Batte le Mesnil
French War Office
Somme
Oise
Beuvraignes
Champagne
Russian Fronts See Successes Across Riga Dvina Styr Areas
Russian war office report from Petrograd lists gains along the Riga front near Olai and Iapur cemetery, Dvina progress near Tuuskul, and enemy disarray after German counterattacks. Western shore Sven Ten trenches seized with 300+ prisoners, machine guns, and a searchlight. Kostru kovka captured. Caucasus actions include Arkhave and Tortum fronts and up river Jarova guard actions with Kurdish engagements near Lake Van.
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Petrograd
London
War Office
Riga
Olai
Iapur
Dvina
Tukskul
Pilvers
Lake Sventen
Styr
Medvegie
Kostroukhovka
Caucasus Front
Arkhave
Tortum
Khustapor
Afashgard
Jarova
Lake van
Chatakha
Austro Hungarian Front Claims Russian Attacks Repulsed
The Vienna telegraph cites a general HQ statement noting seven Russian assaults on the Wisniowczyk to Dubno front in four days, with repulses. It also reports Italian theatre stalemate near San Martino, Montenegrin attacks failing, and Austro Hungarian advances toward Ivanisca and Gruza estuary. It adds Serbian gun captures and Austro Hungarian movement near Krusevac valley.
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Vienna
London
Wisniowczyk
Stripa
Dubno
San Martino
Morava
Ivanisca
Cacan
Glogovacki Ortz
Kraljevo
Gruza
Belgians Executed by Field Court Martial
A Brussels field court-martial sentenced three Belgians to death and condemned another to 12 years in prison for reporting military transports to the Allies. The sentences were confirmed and carried out, with the despatch note arriving via Berlin.
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Amsterdam
London
Brussels
Berlin
Montenegrins Report Heavy Enemy Losses
A Montenegrin official dispatch from Cetinje reports fierce battle near Grahovo Herzegovina on November 5. Montenegro claims captured field guns machine guns rifles ammunition tools and personnel including officers and soldiers from both the Herzegovina and Sanjak fronts.
London unions rally for Derby recruiting drive in Trafalgar Square
London trades unions unite in Trafalgar Square to back Lord Derby's recruiting push. Most unions send reps, creating a large crowd and enacting resolutions that favor voluntary enlistment to aid the war effort and oppose conscription.
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London Trades Unions
London
Lord Derby
Trafalgar Square
Trades Unions of
Clapham
Independent Labor Party
Italian Front Report Details Fresh Artillery and Infantry Gains
The Italian general headquarters reports continued artillery action and infantry successes on November 6 and 7. In the Sella valley enemy troops in white coats attacked Forcella and Cueltaroni but were repulsed with heavy losses. A reconnoitering detachment drew many enemy forces from Sella Nevea under fire and dispersed them. On Cargo the prior day, after fending off an Austrian attack in the San Michele zone, Italian forces went on the offensive and captured 212 prisoners.
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Sella
Forcella
Cueltaroni
Sebach
Sella Nevea
San Michele
Reopening of the Danube Elevates Bulgaria’s War Efforts
Sottia reports Bulgaria rejoices as the Danube reopens to navigation linking Sofia with the central powers. King Ferdinand and Premier Dadoslavov witnessed the first boats from Hungary at Lom Palanka, signaling passenger service soon and reducing dependence on Romanian railways. Telegraphed lines will boost traffic for Bulgaria, the central powers, and Turkey.
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Sottia
Berlin
Sayville
Danube
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Dadoslavoff
Lom-Palanka
Hungary
Sofia
Cee
Turey
New Allied Landing Facilities at Saloniki
A Paris dispatch reports Athens confirms Entente allies will build a jetty and new road at Saloniki to link wharves with the railroad terminus. The authorities also allow use of part of the wharves to land troops when Greek transports are not using them.
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Paris
Athens
Saloniki
Serbians Evacuated Nish and Saved Army
Berlin dispatch reports the fall of Nish led Serbian troops to retreat beyond Krusevac after stubborn fighting. The Serbs evacuated the city after blowing up the magazine and removing trains, while the main army received rear guard support.
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Berlin
London
Nish
Tageblatt
Morava
Varvarin
Krusevac
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Fast Healing
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rapid effective treatment for eczema acne itch scalp scale herpes pimples and minor blemishes. It claims overnight relief for inflammation and irritation and promotes Possum soap as a safe companion product. Samples available by sending 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 25Th St
New York City
Kitchener Confers With Briand Gallieni and Joffre
Lord Kitchener, British secretary for war, met Premier Briand Minister Gallieni and General Joffre in Paris before departing for the near east. The dispatch hints at his route and suggests a plan to coordinate allied general staffs.
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Kitchener
Briand
Gallieni
Joffre
Paris
Lord Kitchener
Near East
Orient
London
New Greek Ministry Formed Under King Constantine
Athens Nov 7 Paris dispatch says M Skouloudis, commissioned by King Constantine, forms a new cabinet. All members of the Zaimis ministry are retained except the Premier who resigns. The new prime minister holds foreign affairs. The move may delay or avert a crisis likely from a dissolution of the Chamber.
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Athens
Paris
M. Skouloudis
Constantine
Zaimis
Chamber of Deputies
Greek cabinet sworn in with Skouloudis as premier diplomat
The new Greek cabinet includes Premier and foreign minister M. Skouloudis along with ministers Michelidkis Rhakis Gounaris Theotokis Yanakitsas Itsountouriotis Dragoumis The press urges proceeding without Parliament dissolution. Skouloudis famed for role in the 1913 London peace conference. Venizelos probes no confidence vote and possible prorogation aims to avert elections amid pro German pressure.
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M. Skouloudis
M. Michelidkis
D. G. Rhakis
M. Gounaris
M. Theotokis
Yanakitsas
Marine
Itsountouriotis
Stephen Dragoumis
Rhallis
M. Zaimis
M. Venizelos
German Submarine Sinks Japanese Steamer Yasakuni Maru
The Japanese steamer Yasakuni Maru of 5118 tons gross was sunk by a German submarine near Gibraltar on Wednesday. The captain and crew reached shore safely. The vessel had sailed from New York on Oct 6 for Oran and arrived at Gibraltar on Oct 23 during a German U boat campaign into the Mediterranean.
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Gibraltar
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterrean
New York
Oran
Algeria
American Priest Killed in Trench Warfare
Paris reports Father Croisier a Duluth Minnesota native, an American priest who became French and volunteered at the front. He served in the first line trenches to administer the sacrament to the wounded and was a familiar figure in Flanders, killed by a hand grenade.
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Paris
Father Croisier
Duluth
Minn
America
France
Flanders
Greek Premier Plans Very Benevolent Neutrality
London Nov 8 report says Prime Minister M Skouloudis vows to maintain a very benevolent neutrality toward the entente powers in the present European crisis.
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London
M. Skouloudis
Bulgarians Close on French Forces in Belasica Outpost Scene
A Bulgarian division around 25 000 troops seeks to envelop French forces in Valandovi region near the Greek Serbian Bulgarian frontier. Bulgarian shells fall north of Guevgeli as Serbs hold Babuna Pass and a large Bulgarian assault is said to have been repelled. A British contingent landed at Saloniki with new Allied landing facilities after talks with Greek authorities.
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London
Valandovi
Belasica
Saloniki
Guevgeli
Babuna Pass
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