Germans Press Drive as Potsdam Mines Report Debated
A Reuters despatch from Amsterdam cites Holland America Line officials saying the steamer Potsdam is safe in Rotterdam harbor and not known to have hit a mine. The same story notes doubt in New York about the Harwich report of a Potsdam mine strike, with the ship already in Rotterdam on Oct 15 and due to sail for New York.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Holland-American Line
Potsdam
North Sea
Rotterdam
New York
Harwich
German Fleet Put In Fighting Trim, Rotterdam Despatch Says
London dispatch reports German marines leaving Antwerp to rejoin the fleet and Kiel ships being extensively provisioned as World War II mobilization intensifies.
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London
Rotterdam
Evening News
Antwerp
Kiel
German Torpedo Boat Destroyed by Japs
Official reports from Tokio state the German torpedo boat S 50, which slipped from Tsingtao, was found aground and destroyed by Japanese forces 66 miles south of Kiaochow Bay. Also notes the upcoming stage appearance of Shorty McCabe in Gumming Gopher to the Map.
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Tokio
Tsingtan
Kiaochow Bay
Shorty McCabe
Sunday Post
Turn Dark Hair with Sage Tea Compound
Advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. Describes simple application with a comb or brush to disguise gray, claiming darkening, added shine, and prevention of dandruff itching scalp and hair loss.
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Wyeth
Had Tuberculosis Now Insured After Recovery Claims
An affidavit from W. E. Gee describes recovering from severe night sweats and lung illness after using Eckman's Alterative. He says his cough loosened and faded, weight reached 142 pounds, and insurers accepted him for coverage, asserting the medicine’s strong bronchial and systemic benefits. The ad bills Eckman's Alterative as safe, non habit forming, and available in small and regular sizes.
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Dean
Wests
Eckman
W. E. Gee
Winnian Laboratory
Philadelphia
Allied and German Fronts Grind On In Relentless Battle
The front spanning Belgium France and Germany remains locked with no penetrations by Allied lines. German artillery battering continues while Allied forces absorb and repulse assaults from Yser to the Aisne. Belgian troops defend Ypres and the Lozère region as French offensives near Arras and Roye clash with heavy artillery. Verdun forts and Alsace defenses feel the strain as engineers fortify positions and trenches.
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France
Germany
The
Marne
Dunkirk
Yser
Channel
Aisne
Forix la Chapelle
Ypres
Lille
Canal of la Bassee
Arras
Mametz
Peronne
Albert
Roye
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Camp Des Romain
Berlin
Verdun
Paris
Alsace
Strassburg
East Prussia
Russian
Poland
Galicia
Przemsi
Argonne Forest
Crown Prince
Argonne
Verdun-Tour
Vauquois
War Office
Trafalgar Day drives recruits at Nelson monument
London reports a Trafalgar Day mobilization with hundreds of wreaths and bouquets at the Nelson monument in Trafalgar Square. Canada New Zealand Australia Japan and South Africa sent large floral tributes as English ships also sent flowers. Relatives of Pathfinder crew and others lost to U boats accompanied wreaths and banners urged recruitment with the call Your King and your country need you.
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London
Trafalgar
Nelson Monument
Trafalgar Square
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Japan
South Africa
Admiral Nelson
Pathfinder
Nelson
French Official Statement On Front Attacks Across the Line
Paris reports German daytime attacks along the entire front repulsed. Belgian army holds River Yser and frontline positions around Lille. Allied forces advance at several points. In the east, East Prussia and the Vistula show no change while Austrians fail to cross the San and the Przemysl battle area remains favorable to Russia.
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Paris
French War Office
Belgium
Yser
Ypres
Lille
Armentieres
Fournes
la Bassee
Meuse
Camp-des-Romains
Russia
East Prussia
Vistula
San
Przemysl
Russian General Staff reports no change in general situation
Official statement dated Oct 19 says Russian forces remain in contact with the enemy at multiple points. Fighting occurred on the River Zoura, at Stry, in Galicia, and in East Prussia. To the south of Przemysl Russians continue taking prisoners in large numbers. an entire Austrian battalion with officers and machine guns surrendered.
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Petrograd
Zoura
Stry
Galicia
East Prussia
Przemysl
Austrian Official Statement From Vienna on Eastern Front
An Austrian announcement from Vienna reports several successful battles east of Chyrow and Przemysl in Galicia. Austrian forces captured the Magiera heights after bombardment, while Russian attacks near Mizyniec and toward Medyka Heights were repulsed. Russian cavalry west of Warsaw was also defeated.
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Chyrow
Przemysl
Galicia
Mizyniec
Magiera
Medyka
Stry
Sambor
Stica
Jaroslaw
Poland
Warsaw
Germans Send British Submarine to Bottom
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that the British submarine E-3 was sunk in the North Sea on Sunday October 18 by German warships. The E-3, completed in 1913 and armed with four 21 inch torpedo tubes, carried a crew of 16 men.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. I
North Sea
Germanys Mosquito Fleet Compared Destroyers of Britain and Germany
Germany began with 151 destroyers including 10 building, a rise from nine in 1900, while England boasted 238. British ships built since 1907 outclass German models, with the L class four ships in a Saturday action, 32 knot speeds, 965 tons, three 4 inch guns, and 24 pounders.
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Germany
England
Lance
Lenox
Loyal
Legion
Germans report coast advance halted near Nieuwport
Berlin official communication dated Oct 20 says German forces advancing along the coast from Ostend met hostile forces at the Yser River near Nieuwport where fighting has continued since last Sunday. It notes enemy attacks west of Lille repulsed with heavy losses and reports no material change in the eastern theatre.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Ostend
Yser
Nieuwport
Lille
Dinner Given to Stimson by Boston City Club
The Hon. Froderic J. Stimson of Dedham, the first U S ambassador to Argentina, received a complimentary dinner from the Boston City Club last night. Speakers praised President Wilson’s choice and lauded Stimson’s qualifications as ambassador, with Stimson urging renewed free trade with South American countries as Europe war times open new opportunities.
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Froderic J. Stimson
Dedham
United States
Boston City Club
Wilson
United
Stimson
Big Naval Battle In Black Sea Rumored
Copenhagen telegram reports Bucharest dispatch claiming a large Russian Turkish naval engagement in the Black Sea with exceedingly heavy firing lasting a considerable time, per Central News via Berlin Tageblatt.
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London
Copenhagen
Central News
Berliner Tageblatt
Bucharest
Black Sea
Chase Like Movie On Board Bowes Wharf Car Incident
Robert LeFavour a tall player on board 4a Bowes Wharf car at Massachusetts and Columbus avenues fled after wounding Conductor John Hurley. He bolted to West Canton street and Columbus avenue where pursued by angry passengers and an officer, the scene echoing a film chase.
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Robert LeFavour
Bowes Wharf
Massachusetts
Columbus Avenues
LeFavour
John Hurley
West Canton Street
Columbus Avenue
Germans on coast near Ostend dig trenches along dykes
Telegraph despatch reports 20,000 Germans occupying the coast from Ostend to Nieupoort and digging trenches from Middelkerke to Westende after fighting on October 18.
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Ostend
Amsterdam
London
Telegraph Today
Nieupot
Middelkerke
Westende
Wild Mexican herb offered as diabetes cure
Advertised remedy promotes a wild Mexican herb claiming to reduce diabetes symptoms and boost health. It promises a diet booklet and food value table for 10 cents, with a 50 cent package and money-back guarantee. Distribution via mail order from AMES CHEMICAL, Whitney Point, N Y, and availability at Rikere Jaynes stores.
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Mexico
Proms
Hove
Ames Chemical
Whitney Point
N. Y
Rikere Jaynes
Judge Amend Dies Suddenl y in New York
Edward B. Amend, justice of the New York State Supreme Court, died at his home after a paralysis strike a week earlier while at Sea Girt New Jersey. Born in New York City in 1858, he graduated from Columbia Law School and began practicing here. Elected in 1902 on the Democratic ticket, his 14 year term would have run to December 31, 1916.
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New York
Edward B. Amend
State Supreme Court
Sea Girt
N. J
Justice Amend
Columbia Law School
Sargol Tablets Promise Weight Gain for Thin People
An advertisement argues thin individuals fail to gain despite heavy eating. It claims Sargol tablets aid fat absorption, boost red blood cells, and increase body weight by three to five pounds weekly. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Instant asthma relief promise from Dr Schiffmann’s Asthmador
An advertisement offers immediate relief from asthma attacks with Asthmador and Asthmador Cigarettes. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and states instant relief within 10 to 15 minutes regardless of attack severity. Liggett's druggists honor refunds, with nationwide or direct supply by Dr R Schiffmann of St Paul Minnesota.
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Liggett’s
Rudllph Schiffmann
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
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