War dispatches report Balkan moves and Russian buildup
Earl Kitchener urges Italian action in the Balkans as Monastir advance stalls and Cerna threatens French positions. Despatches indicate possible French withdrawal from Krivolak while reinforcements pour into the sector. Across the front, a Russian army massing under Kuropatkin looms to strike Varna, with other forces readied at Odessa and Sebastopol. Austrians and Germans reinforce the Balkans, while Italians push on Gorizia amid heavy resistance. In Mesopotamia the British hold Chesiphon as Turks retreat toward Dialah, with 130 prisoners and 2500 British wounded reported, and Gallipoli sees renewed Turkish activity with ammo resupply but no gains.
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Cerna
Saloniki
Krivolak
Bulgaria
Alexei Kuropatkin
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Roumania
Varne
Odessa
Sebastopol
Switzerland
Balkans
Balkan
Galicia
Isonzo
Gorizia
Mesopotamia
Chesiphon
Dialah
Bagdad
Gallipoli
Carson Pays U S Tribute at Neutrals Duty Talk
Sir Edward Carson former attorney general spoke at the American Luncheon Club in London on The Duty of Neutrals warning that international law has been eroded by neutral impotence. He acknowledged the Irish praise in the opening remarks before proceeding with his remarks.
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London
Edward Carson
Edward
Edwards
Pope to Welcome German Cardinal Hartmann in Rome
Paris Nov 26 Cardinal von Hartmann of Cologne met with Cardinal Gasparri and Monsignor Sanz de Samper in the Vatican and will be received by Pope Benedict on the morrow. Officials say Hartmann carried a message from Emperor William presenting the war from the German side.
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Paris
Cardinal von Hartmann
Cologne
Vatican
Gasparri
Rome
Havas
Monsignor Sanz de Samper
Pope Benedict
Cardinal Hartmann
William
Benedict
Germany
War Time Metal Seizures Reach Imperial Castles
Copper roofs from Donaueschingen and reports of Berlin palace metals are being requisitioned for munition production. The Donaueschingen roof weighs many tons and follows earlier seizures at imperial residences. Reports also note dismantling of Bremen Cathedral copper roofs for military use.
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War Basel
Switzerland
Paris
Donaueschingen
Germany
Berlin
William
Bremen
Balkans Fronts See Shifts as Entente Forces Advance
Reports indicate German and Bulgarian co operations threaten a major push against Franco British troops in Serbia while Earl Kitchener urges Rome to deploy Balkan forces. British and German mining and bombardments continue with limited German replies. Italian gains near Gorizia and on Carso plateau advance positions. French defeat Bulgarians at Brousnik near Krivolak as Ottoman troops retreat toward Baghdad under British pressure.
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Serbia
Athens
Earl Kitchener
Rome
Balkans
French War Front Reports Intermittent Cannonade and Local Gains
Paris reports intermittent cannonade across the front with intensified artillery action in the Argonne. French batteries blew up a German ammunition depot in the Fille Morte area and fought grenades near Courtes-Chaussees while dislodging the enemy from a mine excavation. Belgian lines report violent bombardment near Scheewege and retaliatory fire northeast of Dixmude. The Vosges region sees heavy snow as winter grips the front.
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Paris
Argonne
Fille Morte
Courtes-Chaussees
Scheewege
Dixmude
St. Jacques Capelle
France
War Office
Vosges
Fecht
Thur
German War Report Details Frontline Actions
Berlin reports in the western theatre artillery duels with no major events. In the east the Russian attempt to cross the Missa near Pulpe failed and attacks near Bersemuende and Dvinsk were repulsed. Balkan fighting sees enemy rear guards driven back near Sienica and Mitrovitza.
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von Hindenburg
Misse
Pulpe
Bersemuende
Dvinsk
Prince Leopold of
Bavaria
Concord Men for Defence
In Concord last night about 100 men pledged interest in militia training as auxiliary members. Speakers included Dr. Edward W. Emerson and Congressman John J. Rogers with others. The group will drill one night weekly at the armory and hear lectures from regimental officers, stressing defensive aims.
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Concord
State Armory
Edward W. Emerson
John J. Rogers
Lowell
Herbert Parker
Francis B. Boyer
National Security League
Michael J. Dee
I Company
Sixth Regiment
Turks Fall Back Ten Miles From Bagdad In Mesopotamia
London reports British forces under General Townshend have forced a Turkish withdrawal toward Dialah ten miles above Ctesiphon after heavy fighting. About 1300 Turkish prisoners have been captured, with 1800 wounded leaving by steamer for Basra and 2000 British casualties.
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Mesopotamia
Dialah
Bagdad
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Townshend
Ctesiphon
Num
Ber
Basra
Nixon
Zeur
French Strike Balkans Take Brousnik in Serbia
French forces win a victory in Serbia as they capture the town of Brousnik west of Krivolak on Tuesday. Bulgarians counterattack that night with no success, and the occupation shields Krivolak from artillery. Reinforcements for French and British troops arrive at Saloniki. Serbian War Minister Bokovitch departs for Gievgeli.
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Paris
Serbia
Saloniki
Havas
Brousnik
Krivolak
Radovista
Americans' Sacred Duty in Defense Militia Movements
Former Attorney-General Herbert Parker spoke on preparedness as America’s sacred duty and the need to protect homes and loved ones. Ford described a defensive auxiliary militia unit with weekly drill and army officer lectures, aiming to aid citizens temporarily ineligible for I Company.
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Herbert Parker
America
Ford
I. Company
Calvario Crest Gains Reported In Italian Front
Italian war office says ground gained on the Calvario crest northeast of Gorizia after storming fresh trenches. Aerial bombs on Tolmezzo caused no casualties. fighting raged in the Adige Brenta Carnia zone with enemy counterattacks repulsed.
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Paris
Calvario Crest
Gorizia
War Office
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Carnia
Tolmezzo
Calvario
Carso
Progress In Monte San Michele Zone Reported
Progress in the Monte san Michele zone to the north between Roschini and Peteano and to the south toward San Martino. 54 prisoners were taken.
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Monte San Michele
Roschini
Peteano
San Martino
Russian War Report From Petrovgrad Front
The official statement from Petrogard via London reports ongoing fighting near Borse muende with no decisive result. It notes a violent engagement near Mintzieuny where troops occupied woods south of the village and reports quiet elsewhere from the Riga Gulf to the Pripet River. The enemy failed to advance near Olyka and near Buczacz and conditions in the Caucasus remain unchanged.
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London
Borsemuende
Mintzieuny
Vidzy
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Pripet River
Styr
Olyka
Rovno
Lutsk
Janowka
Buczacz
Caucasus
Quincy Wife Sues Watertown Woman
A Quincy wife sues a Watertown woman in a civil action filed through the Ocean Steamship Company liaison, alleging damages and seeking judgment. The case centers on disputed conduct linked to maritime business interests and property claims.
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Quincy
Watertown
Mystery Suit Involving Watertown Families Emerges
Miss Sawyer daughter of Herbert H Sawyer treasurer of E C Manufacturing and president of Metropolitan Laundry Watertown. Mrs Mary J Tourtellotte sues Rev William S Kelsey over alleged transferred property with Miss Mitchell a young socialite living in Quincy. Robert Burns Detective Agency may testify.
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Herbert H. Sawyer
E. C. Manufacturing Company
Metropolitan Laundry Company
Watertown
Sawyer
Alice T. Sawyer
William 8. Kelsey
Berkeley Temple
Mary J. Tourtellotte
Mitchell
George Nash
Quincy
Frederick H. Mitchell
South Shore
Post
Irishman speaks on neutrality and international law
Sir Edward Carson argues neutrality has failed and international law is undermined by weak neutrals. He warns abuses could erode civilization, urges stronger arms, recalls America’s mercy and the aid of Brand Whitlock and Hugh Gibson and praises Nurse Cavell’s memory.
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Sir Edward
Atlantic
Belgium
Nurse Cavell
Brand Whitlock
Hugh Gibson
United States
America
Asi
British War Office Report on Allied Bombardments and Mining
London dispatch says General French reports heavy bombardments destroying wire entanglements and reaching trenches over four days. Mines explode on both sides near Bethune La Bassee road and Cainchy. enemy bombing and mining near Camoy and Giveneng. 28 Allied aircraft bomb German hut at Achihette le Grande.
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War Office
Albert
Loos
Ploegstreet
Ypres
Bethune la Bassee
Bethune-Le Bassee
Cainchy
Camoy
Giveneng
Achihette le Grande
Air Raid Near Bray Involves Bomb Drops
Report describes an air raid northeast of Albert where the enemy released a lone aircraft dropping bombs near Bray, causing no damage. The incident is noted as a brief engagement with minimal impact on the area.
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Bray
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