Youngest Soldier in France Says He Fought Since Boyhood
A Petit Parisien writer recalls a chance meeting with a 12 year old rider in a cuirassier uniform at a village entrance. Paul Waterlin, formerly a Creil Boy Scout, claims to have hidden in a troop train to Namur, fought in trenches, and been granted a rifle, uniform, and horse by Colonel de B. He lists battles at Denain Meaux and the Marne and rides off after sharing a cigarette with the correspondent.
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Creil
Denain Meaux
Marne
Bavarian Crown Prince Commands Sixth Army Corps
From Amsterdam despatch comes an army order by Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, commander of the Sixth Army Corps. He urges reprisals against English troops and asserts Germany’s historic resilience against its foes, citing imperial praise for Bavarian troops’ bravery.
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Amsterdam
Rupprecht
Bavaria
William
Bavarian and British lines clash on a wartime postcard note
Excerpts from the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin describe a soldier hoping for a Russian capture and a post card bearing the official claim Shot by order of the court martial. The fragment highlights wartime sentiment and the harsh language of military justice.
Arethusa To Honor Helgoland Action With Verse Plate
The British Admiralty honors the cruiser Arethusa for its role at Helgoland by placing a plate bearing verses from The Saucy Arethusa. The couplet celebrates English glory and the crew, praising captain and officers as the foe is driven ashore.
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Helgoland
Arethusa
Viennese Relatives Receive Soldier Field Card From Galicia
Vienna relatives of a soldier in Galicia report he says Austrians are faring poorly. The field post card notes morale has declined and conveys concern about ongoing fighting, stressing a troubling situation on the front.
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Italy To Pass On Confiscated Boats
Rome reports several incidents from British and French warship seizures of Italian steamers suspected of contraband from the United States to Austria and Germany. Most vessels have been returned after Delcasse’s friendly mediation, with Italy deciding if neutrality rules were violated.
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Italy
United States
Austria
Germany
Theophile Delcasse
Russian general's aphorism in Przemysl battle
In recent fighting near Przemysl Bulgarian General Raoko Dimitrieff reported two generals unable to hold out against overwhelming numbers. Dimitrieff replied with the historic phrase Don't count the enemy. Beat him.
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London
Petrograd
Reuter
Przemysl
Raoko Dimitrieff
Przeymsi
Dimitrieff
Carranza Signals Willingness to Quit Mexico
Oct 30 Car ranza proposes to resign as provisional president and head of the constitutionalist army if Villa and Zapata retire to private life. He calls for a pre constitutional regime and the retirement of Villa from northern military command as a condition for leaving power. Zapata would also resign his command. Conventional debate followed and no action announced. The message warns against military omnipotence and aims to restore constitutional rule.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Aguascalientes
Carranza
Republic
Mexico
Supreme Court
Illa
Jemiland 10 Load Cotton Held at Mystic Docks
The Swedish steamship Jemiland, currently at Mystic docks under custodian control, is the subject of a libel action. Details remain incomplete as the case proceeds and a custodian oversees the vessel’s status.
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Mystic Docks
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