Germans Advance From Antwerp Toward the Coast
German horsemen push into Hazebrouck as Allies face possible flanking. Ghent falls to the invaders while Bruges and Ostend remain Belgian strongholds. Von Beseler’s 200000 men reduced by losses, forcing perhaps 100000 to France. Belgians and British retreat to Ostend amid talk of traps and reinforcements from Canada. In the east, Przemysl siege may be broken, with dramatic relief efforts amid conflicting notices from Petrograd and Berlin.
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Hazebrouck
Calais
Estaires
la Bassee
Belgium
Liege
Ghent
Antwerp
Bruges
Ostend
von Boehm
von Kluck
von Beseler
France
West Flanders
Dunkirk
Boulogne
Holland
Paris
Canada
Fair Land
Germany
Soissons
von Buelow
Roye
Lassigny
Verdun
Toul
Gallicia
Petrograd
Przemysl
Berlin
Vienna
Rome
Maubeuge
Krupps
The
Marne
Wealth of Foes Known 10 Germans
Paris dispatch details German occupation tactics in Belgium and northern France. The article notes how German forces selected solvent locals as hostages and used precise distribution of war fines and requisitions, with a first detachment of Uhlans entering Tille under the guidance of a former city factory superintendent.
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Paris
Belgium
France
Tille
German spies planned French war effort with patient precision
Obedience to German secret services is praised for thoroughness across occupied and neighboring regions. Reports describe meticulous mapping of resources, bridges, and local finances, with 1887 topography studies and underground telephone networks enabling real time artillery updates.
Nervous Children and Pink Pills Advised for Tension
Nervous children may result from heredity overwork or poor health. Avoid scolding and punishment. ensure rest nourishment outdoor activity and a safe non alcoholic tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills are touted as a harmless easy to take tonic that builds nervous strength and may reduce tantrums and improve blood. A free booklet on Nervous Disorders is offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY if referenced.
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St. Vitus
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
France Reports Front Attacks and Gains Across The Line
An official statement from Paris outlines ongoing front attacks with ground gained at points and no losses. It notes cavalry actions near La Bassee Estaires and Hazebrouck, progress on the Aisne plateaus, and a night attack repulsed in the Vosges. It also details a captured flag from the Sixth Regiment and casualties, plus Belgian, Russian, and Polish theater reports.
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Paris
la Bassee
Estaires
Hazebrouck
Arras
Oise
Lassigny
Roye
Aisne
Soissons
Verdun
Vosges
Ban de Sapt
St. Die
Marine Fusileers
Antwerp
Escaut
Russia
East Prussia
Lyck
Poland
Ivangorod
Sandomir
Vistula
German General Staff dispatch on Western and Eastern fronts
Berlin reports cavalry defeats of French forces near Lille and Hazebrouck, and repulse of Russian attacks in the north and East Prussia. It claims 2000 Second Siberian Army Corps taken near Warsaw and rejects Russian victory claims at Augustowo and Suwalki as invented.
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London
Reuter
Berlin
Amsterdam
Lille
Hazebrouck
Antwerp
Schirwindt
East Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Groijec
Warsaw
Russian General Staff Release From War Front Lines
The chief of the general staff issued an official statement from Petrograd noting that on Oct. 11 battles began on the left bank of the Vistula toward Ivangorod and Warsaw. It reports no changes elsewhere on the front and adds Russian cavalry detachments have emerged from Carpathian passes onto Hungarian plains.
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Petrograd
Vistula
Ivangorod
Warsaw
Carpathian
Hungary
German secret service in France and Belgium exposed
The piece details German agents in France and Belgium, their English fluency, and attempts to pass as Americans. It notes the blitz against General Mancury, a German factory near strategic bridges, and a powder mill at Landernau supplying gun cotton. Over 30 spies were arrested in Belgium. France guards the numbers.
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Soissons
Belgium
France
Bismarck
von Moltke
Germany
General Mancury
Maubeuge
Landernau
Spy in Antwerp Fort Commander Shot as Spy Revealed
Five thousand British marines returning from Antwerp report a German spy commanded one fortress. Belgians executed him and four staff officers. Marines say espionage hampered defense and describe their escape as a miracle.
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London
Antwerp
Italian Foreign Minister Di San Giuliano Dies
Rome October 12 The Marquis di San Giuliano minister of foreign affairs has been gravely ill for some time. He suffered a fainting spell this morning and his condition worsened. The last rites were given this evening and his death is imminent.
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Rome
Marquis di San Giuliano
Marines Return From Antwerp Battle Parade Through Deal
Despatches say portions of the naval brigade that fought at Antwerp arrived in Deal yesterday. Immense crowds welcomed the marines at the station as they marched through the town led by a brass band. The khaki clad men looked weary yet fit as they proceeded.
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Antwerp
Deal
the Chronicle
Russians Admit They Retired at Przemysl
Rome dispatch reports from Petrograd say Russians abandoned the siege of Przemysl in Austrian Galicia to fall back and rejoin the Austro German army, aiming to position forces strategically against the enemy.
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Przemysl
London
Rome
Petrograd
Przemys
Austrian Galicia
Guests at Press Club Big Night for Newspaper Men
Boston Press Club at 3 Beacon Street hosted about 200 visitors from around the country for a midnight celebration. Actors from major shows contributed to the gaiety while guests planned to join as non resident members, including Jack M. Welch, Harrison, George Cohan, and former Mayor Fitzgerald.
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Boston Press Club
Beacon Street
Follies
Whirl of the World
Keith
Jack M. Welch
Cohan & Harris
Wee Harrison
George Cohan
Fitzgerald
Jersey City Woman Endorses Father John’s Medicine
Mrs. G. Justus of Jersey City says Father John's Medicine always cures her seven children when they are run down or suffer a cold or cough. The endorsement states, We always recommend it to everybody.
How to Prevent Acid Stomachs and Food Fermentation
An advertisement by F. J. G argues most stomach trouble stems from excess acid and fermentation not real disease. It prescribes neutralizing acid with warm water and one to two teaspoonfuls of bisulated magnesia after meals to halt fermentation and restore normal digestion, urging readers to ask their druggist for this antacid.
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Europe
America
Don’t Injure Your Kidneys Miracle Urine Cure Ad
An old advertisement warns of back pain signaling kidney weakness from uric acid and urges taking Rheumo salts daily. It touts Rheumasalts as a safe effervescent lithia drink that cleanses kidneys liver and stomach, promising rapid relief and easy taste. The ad cites Rheumabath Company of Minneapolis and drug stores as sellers.
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Bright
Minneapolis
Minn
Riker- Jaynes Drug
Houghton & Dutton
Keep Looking Young The Olive Tablets Remedy Claim
An Ohio physician Dr Edwards developed a vegetable olive oil compound to stimulate the liver and bowels. His product Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, sold in boxes, is advertised as gentle yet effective, restoring buoyancy and clearing impurities.
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Edwards
Ohio
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Belgian
Lew Peer
Peerless Company
the Peerless Motor Car CO
New England
Boston
Peerless
Optica
Bos
Rae Appointmer
Wilson
Antwerp Fort
England
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Peabody
Collins
Arlington
Olive Tablet Company
Columbay
Dr. Edwards
Olive
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