German Raid Through Belgium Stopped by Allies
Allied forces sharply checked a German crossing through Belgium and northern France. French aviators report troop dispositions as 2000 cavalry make a night dash across Lys. A rope ferry enabled crossing, aiding a flank attack at Marville and the capture of Estaires. British and French push toward Douai near Lens, threatening further German advance.
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Belgium
France
Lys
Marville
Estaires
Lens
Douai
Allied Push Slows German War Effort on Western Front
Allied forces gain ground along the Arras to Albert region and north toward Roye, while French and British troops prepare for a winter campaign. In Verdun–Metz area and Alsace reports hint at French advances. Russians claim a Warsaw victory, but Berlin disputes the extent of Russian gains as winter combat continues.
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Arras
Albert
Cambrai
Belgium
Roye
Lassigny
Aisne
Craonne
Barry Au Bac
Verdun
Metz
St. Mihiel
Marcheville
Verdun-Toul
Switzerland
Russians Win in Fight at Warsaw
London reports a great battle near Warsaw on Wednesday where German and Austrian forces were driven back about 20 miles before regrouping. Russian victory claimed by Petrograd correspondents, with Grand Duke Nicholas commanding and General von Hindenburg defending. Reports from Galicia vary on Przemysl and East Prussia positions.
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London
Warsaw
Petrograd
Messagers of
Rome
Times
Grand Duke
Nicholas
von Hindenburg
East Prussia
Poland
Galicia
Przemysl
Vienna
Berlin
Przemysla
Styr
Sambor
Midyra
Intimation of German-Russian battles near Warsaw and East Prussia
An unofficial report notes Russian tactics luring German forces to difficult ground and using concealed artillery. It claims the Warsaw campaign halted invasion of Poland, with Hindenburg directing Austrian resistance and renewed offensives in Galicia. Reports also mention East Prussia Russian advances and evacuation at Goldap near the Mazur Lakes.
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Poland
East Prussia
Amsterdam
Cologne
Rastenburg
Goldaph
Mazur Lakes
Denied Black Sea Fight Report Amid War Ties
A denial is issued of yesterday’s Black Sea naval clash between Russian and Turkish ships. The Union Belge plans a special meeting next Sunday at 10 AM in Investigator Hall 9 Appleton Street to discuss aid for war sufferers and to decide on fund raising in the stricken European country.
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Bucharest
Rome
Black Sea
Union Belge
Investigator Hall
Appleton Street
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Dover
Britain
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Peronne
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Europe
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la Bassee
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Dixmude
Thourout
Graome
Berry-au-Bac
New York
Lifebuoy
Ebudy Ifee ‘Soar
the Oakland Chemical Co
Locomobile Company of America
Commonwealth Avenue
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Boston
Mer
Exchange Car Dept
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Dankl
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King Ludwig of
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