Re enacting the Charge of Light Brigade
Special War Correspondent reports British troops in Belgium near the Belgian frontier, noting the Ninth Lancers’ heroic charge on German guns amid heavy artillery fire. Captain F O Grenfell and regiments bolster gallantry, while Solemes near Cambrai sees a linked bayonet action and fierce resistance despite encirclement.
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Balaklava
F. O. Grenfell
Ninth Lancers
Grenfell
Solemes
Cambrai
Belgium
Gunnery and Gas on the Frontlines Amid Safer Lines
The report details heavy defensive fire from civilian guards and machine guns defending trenches against Taube aircraft while German artillery ranges are marked. British artillery has inflicted damage with few guns lost. transport lines were disrupted forcing long marches. Scots regiments engage. a major spearheads a retreat to restore battery position. Captured sailors escape with help from a brave peasant. Relations with French troops remain strong and praise for Allied conduct under fire.
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Neuvres
Swedish Steamer Sunk by North Sea Mine
The Swedish coal carrier St Efual from Gothenburg struck a North Sea mine on Wednesday and foundered. Twenty five crew members escaped injury and boarded the ship's lifeboat Hetehont to reach safety.
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London
St. Efual
Gothenburg
Hetehont
Opera Man in British Army Helps War Effort
William R. MacDonald former Boston Opera Company business manager has joined the interpreters' staff of the British army after parting with Mr. Russell in Paris at the outbreak of war. William Robert Brunton, technical director of the Boston Opera Company, arrived on the Arabic and reports MacDonald may be in Italy or missing.
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William R. MacDonald
Boston Opera Company
America
William Robert Brunton
Mr. Brunton
MacDonald
Mr. Russell
Paris
Boston Opera House
German Air Raid on Belfort Reports Quiet Aftermath
A German aeroplane dropped several shells on Belfort France causing noise but no damage. The plane detoured over Swiss territory to avoid Belfort forts and reportedly approached from the south, a move claimed to violate Swiss neutrality.
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Belfort
France
Alsace
Switzerland
Japanese land at Lung-Kow port in China
Japanese forces landed 4500 more troops at Lung-Kow with 500 marines and the rest soldiers. Lung-Kow, a new Chinese port 100 miles north of Tsingtau, already hosted 10,000 to 15,000 Japanese troops. Japanese control telegraph lines from Lung-Kow.
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China
Japan
Lung-Kow
Tsingtau
Kiao-Chow
President Wilson's ship registry stance unsettles United Fruit
United Fruit Company officials still seek clarity on whether Wilson will suspend navigation laws for three or seven years. A seven year pause would allow American citizenship for many British officers, affecting registry and staffing. Major shippers like Standard Oil and U S Steel may follow similar paths.
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United Fruit Company
Wilson
Boston
Standard Oil Company
United States Steel Corporation
A. W. Preston
Washington
Thore
To dress well dress simply Mary Morton writes from Paris
Mary Morton reports from war infested Paris in the upcoming Sune day Post detailing practical style guidance amid conflict and scarcity, emphasizing simple attire and timeless elegance for readers.
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Mary Morton
Paris
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