Belgian General Jacques On Liege Stand Early War
Belgian General Jacques recalls leading the Twelfth regiment at Liege during the opening days of World War I. He praises Belgian civilians who dug trenches and the army’s holds on the bridge at Wise, while noting the eventual retreat and belief that Allied forces would halt the German advance. He highlights his career including Congo service and recognition.
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Mery
New York
Wise
Sith Brandenburg
Antwerp
Jacques
Gorman
Congo
Abyoi
Fle
Mutineers Exonerated After Inquest On Onate Salvage
Four survivors from the British schooner Onate were cleared of mutiny charges by British consul T P Porter after an inquiry. The men Thomas Moulton Ernest Figzero Douglas Nicholls and Lorenzo Ash were rescued mid-ocean on October 8 by the Zirkel while the schooner lay adrift. Captain Brushett and the first mate Ernest were killed during the voyage.
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P Porter
Newfoundland
Thomas Moulton
Ernest Figzero
Douglas Nicholls
Lorenzo Ash
Ocean
Brushett
Onato
Ernest
Sullivan
Hs Rescus
I. Irons
West End Parade Route Open With Review Stand
A parade planned for West End will march along Hancock Avenue to Sphnce Street, then Bostwick Avenue to Stave Street, to Norman Street, before turning toward Clinton Avenue where a reviewing stand will be set up. The mayor will review the procession from that stand.
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West End
Artibergs
Business transfer completes at Walnut Beach garage parcel
Foy ALR Gadwell has purchased the interest in the garage formerly conducted by As Ct Etarris of Walnut Beach Avenue, marking the completion of a notable local business transfer.
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Foy Alr, Gadwell
As Ct Etarris
Walnut Beach Avenue
Loot at a Tailoring Shop Reported Burglary
An unknown thief entered John Folehi's tailoring shop on Daniel Street and carried off numerous men's suits, several overcoats, materials, and other women's apparel valued at several hundred dollars. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door.
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Tainota
John Folehi
Daniel Street
Tuesday Club to Elect At Mrs Baldwin Home Meeting
The Tuesday Afternoon Club will hold its annual meeting at Mrs Albert A Baldwin's home at 23 Golden Hill Street Tuesday afternoon October 21. Officers will be elected for the coming year and other business matters will be acted upon.
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Albert A. Baldwin
Golden Hint Street
oMivers
French Amnesty Bill Sweeps Through Chamber of Deputies
Paris October 19 The amnesty is adopted by the chamber of deputies and sweeping in its scope. It authorizes the release of a vast majority of soldiers held for violations of military laws, but excludes deserters facing the enemy and some convicted of espionage or insubordination. Those involved in the Black Sea fleet mutiny are not granted amnesty.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Black Sea
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Leone
Albert
Liege
Tapwtenant Genssal
Byron Jgcanes
Setorai
Os Naskeriion
Nox
Igi
Snites
Belgium
Gern
Twelfth Regiment
Liese
Leman
Somemand
Bridgeport
Onate
Philadelphiia
Mickel
Porter
Tait Beet
Bert Lewamaeti
Vessal
Tiettle
Nicholls
Standard Oil CO. OF
Perfection Oil
Fohe
Congress
Gray
Jacob Dreyfus & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Boston
Summer Street
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