Germans Lose 67800 in Week in Casualty List
Berlin reports the German casualty list for the week totals about 67800 names. Hospital records show many wounded have returned to duty. The latest list notes three aviators killed and six wounded, including Bowles at St Erme France and Lieutenants von Kreyst and Menzel missing since Oct 5.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Bowles
St. Erme
France
von Kreyst
Menzel
Amiens
American Flour to Aid Starving Liege
A Rotterdam dispatch reports the first consignment of flour from the American Belgian Relief Commission will depart tomorrow for Liege where bread has been unavailable for a fortnight. Motor vans bearing the American flag will transport the flour, accompanied by Captain Sunderland of the American Relief Committee.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rotterdam
Belgian Relief Commission
Rotteerdam
Liege
Sunderland
American Relief Committee
Bulgaria bans exports of cereals and more
Sofia reports the Bulgarian council of ministers prohibits exportation of cereals flour potatoes cattle fodder textiles fuel hides medicines medical instruments and vehicles in a widening wartime restriction. The order sent via Reuters notes the broad scope of controls affecting food and essential materials across the economy.
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Londom
Sofia
Bulgaria
Reuter
Petrograd
Council of Ministers
Army of efficiency ad touts internal baths and health gains
An advertisement promotes the J. B. L. Cascade for internal bathing to cleanse the colon and improve health. It cites a New York Times case of rapid recovery after removing waste from the large intestine and claims thousands are using the method to stay regular and increase efficiency. Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in New England stock the device and offer Dr Tyrrell's treatise Why Man of Today is Only 50% Efficient.
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New York Times
J.B. L
Riker-Jaynes Drug
New England
Dr. Tyrrell
Mikado Thanks British for Allied Forces Role in Tsingtau Fall
Emperor Yoshihito and Empress Sa dake sent appreciation messages to the Allied forces that took Tsingtau, Kiaochau’s government seat in German China. The Emperor praised the officers and men of the army and navy for their faithful discharge of duties.
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Tokio
Japan
Emperor Yoshihito
Empress Sadake
Tsingtau
Kiaochau
China
Joint Anglo Japanese Victory Celebrations Reach Wide Imperial Joy
The Emperor and Empress praise British and Japanese forces amid nationwide jubilation in Japan with lantern processions and flags. Tokio mourns not. crowds honor army and navy, while imperial edicts bless both allies. News confirms surrender terms and scattered German casualties with mixed rumors.
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Japan
Tokio
Great Britain
George
Tsingtau
Kiaochau
Meyer Waldeck
Peking
China
Tsingtao
Legation
The Gay Gordons Poem by Henry Newbolt
A World War I era poem portrays the Gordon highland regiment advancing to the piper’s tune. It describes fierce combat with bullets, bayonet charges, and casualties on a hillside, praising courage and steadfastness amid battle.
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Gay
Gordon
Oldest British lieutenant joins Lovat Scouts at 54
The veteran Fred Poyser, once master of hounds in Galway and director of Madame Tussaud's, receives a commission as lieutenant in Lovat's Scouts. He aims to capture Berlin for his chamber of horrors while Goethe and Hegel are named in the surrounding war discourse.
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Fred Poyser
Galway
Lovat’s Scouts
Madame Tussaud’s
Berlin
Chamber of Horrors
Kaiser's image mocked by Figaro critic
The German Emperor is depicted as small minded and vulgar by Figaro. The critic condemns his tastes and intellect as tenth rate and notes no German admires him, calling him philistine and lacking appreciation for the arts.
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Kaiser
Figaro
Hotel Mergnelynck in Ypres a time machine to the 18th century
Interesting Island Ypres now occupied by Anglo-French forces offers a tour that presents Hotel Mergnelynck as a perfect echo of 18th century Belgian life. From entrance to attic the house awaits guests who never arrive, a static scene of furniture, bric a brac, and tombstone names in view. The piece notes it is fortunate the Germans are not in Ypres.
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Ypres
Mergnelynck
War's toll on London Law Courts opens new legal year
The war-induced shortage of junior lawyers dulls traditional tea gatherings in chambers marking the legal year. Some barristers still visit Lincoln's Inn Old Hall, recalling the long Jarndyce case and recalling the patriotic barristers drilling in the garden, echoing modern times.
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London
Lincoln’s Inn Old Hall
Jarndyce
England Did Not Expect War Statement on Maubeuge ammo claims
German sources claimed British ammunition storage at Maubeuge showed prewar British design to violate Belgian territory. Officially the claim is denied and no decision to send troops abroad was made until after Germany invaded Belgium and Belgium appealed for aid.
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Harnack
Maubeuge
Germany
Belgium
Goethe and Napoleon Clash Over German Patriotism
The German ambassador in Washington tried to spur Goethe’s supposed German patriotism after Jena, but the effort did not align with the real facts of the episode.
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Goethe
Napoleon
Washington
Jena
Captain Voigt Joins German Army Service
Captain of Koepinick Cobbler Voigt has volunteered for service in the German army and has been employed at Erfurt.
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Voigt
Koepinick
Erfurt
London Searchlights on Roof Stir Country Visitors
Tourists view the Char ing Cross station lights and misread them as a new anti aircraft gun. A pair of visitors conclude it proves wartime readiness, only to learn two minutes later the Beta II crew begins hose and nozzle practice, dispelling the illusion.
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Charing Cross Station
London
Cercle Francais Donates Play Profits to Red Cross
The Cercle Francais of Harvard announced that all profits from this year’s annual play, to be staged this fall, will be donated to the French and Belgian Red Cross societies.
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Cercle Francais
RED Cross
Harvard
Red Cross Societies
Unrefreshing Sleep Promised by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A period advertisement urges tired women to try Dr Williams Pink Pills non alcoholic tonic for thin blood. It claims renewed appetite stronger nerves and improved sleep as blood enriches and soothes nerves. Free booklet Plain Talks to Women offered by mail from Schenectady NY and available through local druggists.
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Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Belgium Relief Commission Delivers 2283 Tons Food
The American Commission for Relief in Belgium reports 2283 tons of cereal foodstuffs delivered in a fort night to Belgian relief stations. Additional supplies are en route from Holland and England, with 17000 tons delivered by Nov 13 and about 13000 more in the last half of November. The effort includes eight cargoes totaling 52000 tons and a Women’s Section to boost cooperation.
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London
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Holland
England
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Rockefeller Foundation
California
Iowa
Ottawa
New War Call by Belgium Issued to All Nationals
London reports the Belgian government issues a new call to all Belgians to enlist or face commandeering. Those under 45 who were Civil Guard members may join the regular army. Unmarried Belgians 18 to 20 not volunteering may be commandeered for army work to front-line manpower and lessen British burden.
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London
Ban Upon Absinthe Extended in France
France extends a ban on absinthe to reinforce public health measures. The government approves stricter penalties and ongoing enforcement across Paris and major cities. Official sources cite continued concerns over safety and potential narcotic effects.
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France
Paris
Prohibition Expands to Include All Alcoholic Drinks
Government extends its wartime ban on absinthe to forbid the sale of any alcoholic beverages similar to absinthe. A broad movement in Santa France supports continuing the prohibition effort as the war begins to influence trade and consumption patterns.
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Santa France
Widow's legacy held under will in Missouri case
In Springfield Missouri Mabel Forman of Gillespie Sr will receive a $2000 legacy from her mother the late Mrs Helen F of Kansas City until she is separated from Hardy S Worman by death or separation. A trust fund will hold the principal with the daughter receiving only interest while she remains with her husband.
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Springfield
Mabel Forman
Gillespie, Sr
Helen F
Kansas City
Hardy S. Worman
Thrice Married Father of 25th Child in Missouri Faces Death by Own Action Medal
In St. Charles Missouri citizens push to honor Frederick Walkenh horst a dairyman whose large family includes 25 children born to him and his wives. The piece notes Walkenh has few hired hands and that several of his children are married, with a troubled count of deaths among the brood.
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ST. Charles
Frederick Walkenhorst
Boschertown
Walkenh Dairyman
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