Britain’s Warships Aid in Checking the Dunkirk Advance
German attempts to break Belgian coastal lines failed as British gunboats engaged near the Yser and Belgian troops under King Albert held firm at Nieuwport Dixmude. Allied forces pushed inland toward Roulers while evacuations began from Dunkirk Calais and Boulogne.
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Britain
Dunkirk
Nieuwport
Dixmude
Nieuwport Bains
North Sea
Vladso
Antwerp
Albert
Yser
Holland
Roulers
Belgian
Ostend
Blankenberghe
London
British Gunboats Fight Land Battle in Belgium
Furious fighting along the Belgian frontier to Roye as French and British forces push from Lille towards Armentieres and Estaires. German positions near Lille are threatened while Chaulnes and St Mihiel see limited offensives. Alsace remains contested with French advances toward Colmar and Mulhouse, and operations on the Meuse near St Mihiel continue amid heavy rains and ruined roads.
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Belgium
Roye
Paris
London
Lille
Armentieres
Estaires
la Bassee
Ablain
St. Nazaire
Arras
Amiens
Verdun
Forest
Argonne
Crown Prince
Stenay
Toul
Nancy
Pagny
Metz
Alsace
St. Die
Bonhomme
Vosges
Pairis
Sulzern
Colmar
Thann
Mulhausen
Upper
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Belfort
Thain
East Prussia
Vistula
Przemysl
Petrograd
Warsaw
Vienna
Lyck
Takachiho
Tsingtau
Adriatic
Cattaro
Dalmatian
France
Albert
Nieuwport
Dixmonde
Ostend Re-taken Report Unconfirmed
The Morning Post reports Ostend has been retaken from the Germans on good authority, but the report is unconfirmed. The item reflects wartime rumors circulating in London on October 20.
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London
Morning Post
Ostend
Prize court to pass on Brindilla case
A Halifax despatch reports the Brindilla, an American owned Standard Oil tanker held as a British prize, will be examined by a special prize court in Halifax. Officials expect minimal impact from detention, noting the vessel’s American ownership and doubt that registry changes were not bona fide.
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Washington
Halifax
Austrian Fleet Foiled in Escape Attempt at Cattaro
Dispatch reports from Rome via Cettinje say the Austrian fleet in the harbor of Cattaro Dalmatia attempted to break the French blockade Sunday. The effort occurred as Allied forces blockaded the port, with no immediate confirmation of success or losses.
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London
Rome
Cettinje
Montenegro
Cattaro
Dalmatia
Save Teeth First Ginginol Ad Targets Gums and Teeth
An advertisement urges readers to buy two ounces of Ginginol from pharmacists to treat pyorrhea, rings disease, spongy gums, bleeding gums, receding gums, and sensitive teeth. It promises prompt relief, low cost, and a money back deposit guarantee, available to both dentists and the public.
Nations On Brink Of War Suppress Turkish Arms Seizure
Rome reports major powers near war as Romania and Turkey edge toward alliance. Russia moves embassy archives, while Romania seizes 150 trainloads of artillery bound for Turkey amid German purchases. Turkish fleet clears for action. Greek church head ordered to leave Constantinople.
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Charles
Turkey
Roumanian
Black Sea
Kustendji
Goeben
Breslau
Germany
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Porte
Rome
Roumania
Russia
Great Britain
Italy
Constantinople
Odessa
Austria
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Bucharest
Giurgevo
Danube
Homes Of Women Wrecked By The Invaders Ad
Advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for women's health issues. Claims decades of relief for irregularities and feminine diseases. Encourages readers to request free information and a 136 page book today. Addresses Buffalo New York and offers confidential specialist advice at no cost.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Remarkable offer for deaf and catarrhal chest diseases
A well known Fundston physicians offer free consultation and trial treatment to all sufferers from deafness head noises discharging ears asthma bronchitis or catarrhal diseases of the nose throat or chest who apply at the Osmo-Chemic Physicians office on or before Saturday October List.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Promote Cured Patients List
A Boston area notice promotes the Osmo-Chemic Physicians as regular licensed doctors treating cases scientifically with a large majority cured. It lists numerous cured patients by name and address, and notes that more can be found in their files. The firm’s chief consulting physician is J. L. Plunkett, M. D., with offices on Boylston Street, Boston, open weekdays 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
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J. L. Plunkett
Boylston St
Boston
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