Evidence of holy war talk amid Balkan crisis grows
Reports from London Paris and Berlin on Nov 2 describe Turkey moving toward proclaiming a holy war Egypt's Khedive seeks explanation from Britain on stance toward Turkey German and Allied forces clash around Dixmude Lys Arras and Verdun with gains and setbacks. Berlin says Emperor William vows enemy defeat as fighting nears Poland and France. Sofia says Bulgaria will stay neutral.
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Berlin
William
France
Poland
Verdun
Nieuport
Ypres
Turkish Ambassador Twefik Pasha Receives Passports
London AP reports the Turkish Ambassador to Great Britain Twefik Pasha was handed his passports today. Brussels notes a reduction in war indemnity. Amsterdam adds that the Germans...
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Twefik Pasha
German Evacuation of Lille Reported Renewed
Persistent reports say German forces are evacuating Lille as of now. A Mall dispatch from London on November 2 states General von Meyer was killed at Dixmude on Saturday.
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Goeben Damaged in Turkish Bombardment
The cruiser Goeben was driven off from the bombardment of Sebastopol and sustained damage. No American personnel were injured in the Odessa bombardment and American property loss was minimal. The Nobel prize funds of 40,000 will aid Belgian refugees in Holland.
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Washington
Odessa
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Allies Close On Ostend as German Resistance Fades
Reports from London state the Allies are within four miles of Ostend and say German forces there have dwindled, reducing any potential counterattack. Germany proclaims that the entire Turkish coast of Asia Minor is mined.
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London
Ostend
Germany
Asia Minor
Carnegie statue in Dunfermline pelted amid German sympathy claims
London reports Carnegie's statue in Dunfermline Scotland was pelted by townsmen today over alleged German sympathies.
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London
Carnegie
Dunferslime
Scotland
Rockefeller Foundation to Aid Noncombatants in War Areas
The Rockefeller Foundation will use its resources for relief of noncombatants in war afflicted countries, offering millions of dollars if needed. A commission will be sent to Europe to assess aid delivery, and a 275000 ship Massapequa carrying 4000 tons of provisions for Belgian relief sails to Rotterdam with British consul certification ensuring aid to Belgian noncombatants only.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
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Massapequa
New York Harbor
Rotterdam
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Again Near Naples
Mount Vesuvius is active and nearby residents fear a repeat of 1906. Special prayers and processions were held as authorities warn of potential disaster after the latest eruption. In 1906 about 500 people died 50,000 were homeless and losses reached 20 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Presentation of 7500 silver service to Texas battleship
A conference between Governor Colquitt and J. J. Hutchison in Waco outlined the program for presenting a $7,500 silver service to the battleship Texas. Invocations, welcome, addresses by Miss Eleanor Cameron and others, formal presentation by Miss Mary Colquitt, and acceptance by Captain Grant were planned with church and civic leaders participating.
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J. J. Hutchison
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Galveston
Governor Colquitt
Lewis Fisher
Flower of Texas
Eleanor Cameron
J. M. Kirwin
State of Texas
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Mary Colquitt
Captain Grant
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First Methodist Church of
Houston
Indicted New Haven Directors Charged in Sherman Trust Case
Twenty one directors and correctors of the New Haven Bail are indicted for violating Sherman trust law. Warrants issued for immediate arrest. Notable names include William Rockefeller, George F. Baker, John Billard, Robert W. Taft.
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Associated Press
New York
New Haven
William Rockefeller
Re Vail
George F. Baker
John Billard
Robert W. Taft
War tax will close saloons in Chicago
On November 2 Associated Press reports that the war tax on beer will force about five saloons in Chicago to let their licenses lapse today.
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Germans Win At Oome Points Lose At Other
Paris October 31 official report notes stubborn battle with German gains at some points and Allied advances elsewhere. Fighting centers along La Basse Canal near Arras with repulsed German assaults and French progress on the Aisne and near Soissons amid indecisive combat in Argonne.
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Meuse
Tsing Tau Forts Bombarded by Japanese and British Warships
Tokyo reports Japanese and British warships bombarded the Tsing Tau forts on October 28 aided by mist. Fort defenses suffered damage and the bombardment continued the next day with limited German fort responses.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Italian forces land on Aviona island in Albania
Rome reports Italy landed a battery of artillery and a company of infantry yesterday on Aviona island in Albania.
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London
Rome
Italy
Aviona
Albania
England and Russia Open Hostilities With Turkey
London reports England and Russia declared war on Turkey as Akabah a Turkish port fell to British cruisers. Kitchener met with Poincare in Dun Kirk. A Soviet dispatch says no negotiations with Turkey after the Turkish apology. Troops poised to cross the Caucasus. Berlin notes German U boat return. Egypt calm amid Turkish crisis. Crown Prince rumored wounded at Strassburg.
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Black Sea
England
Russia
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Akabah
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Dunkirk
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Reuter Tiflis
Caucasian
Egypt
U-9 Disabled by Nets and French Plane Down
The Hague reports U-9 failed to entangle in fishing nets. Berlin confirms a French aeroplane bearing a German flag was shot down near Aix la Chapelle on Wednesday.
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Essen
Aixla-Chapelle
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Texas A and M Beats LSU 63 to 9 in Dallas
In Dallas on Saturday, Texas A and M overwhelmed Louisiana State 63 to 9. A O Quinn scored on a fake kick, Rollins intercepted a LSU pass for a TD, and strategic play and strong interference powered the win.
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Associated Press
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Louisiana State University
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Texans
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Louisiana
Texas
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Jerbie raid linked to German officers in Turkish ports
Washington reports that a Jerbie raid on Russian ports was done without Turkish government knowledge and likely by German officers. Ambassador Morgethau at Constantinople cabled the news. Russian, French and British ambassadors planned to depart Constantinople tonight as the Turkish Grand Vizier refused to meet the Russian minister who sought passports.
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Washington
Jerbie
Morgetthau
Constantinople
Russians claim victory over Austrians at Tarlow
Moscow dispatch says Russians announced defeat of Austrian forces at Tarlow on Thursday, as reported by the Associated Press from Washington.
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Washington
Tarlow
British cruiser Minerva shells Akebah in Arabia
London reports the Minerva shelled and occupied Akebah on the Red Sea coast. Fort defenses fell with several native troops killed and no British casualties. A European captured as a German officer was taken aboard. Forts destroyed. Paris says President Poincare faced fire near Furnes while visiting King Albert.
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Furnes
Russians Cross Caucasus Front. Russians Pushed Back
Official dispatch from Constantinople states Russian forces crossed the Turkish Caucasian frontier in several places today but were driven back. The report notes no lasting gains and emphasizes defensive setbacks amid ongoing border activity.
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Constantinople
Turkey Renounces Holy War in Libya Promised
Berlin reports that Turkey will not pursue a Holy War in Libya and expects no threat to Tripoli, easing Italian concerns over the region.
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Berlin
Turkey
Libya
Italy
Tripoli
British cruisers sink Greek torpedo boat by mistake
Berlin reports that British cruisers fatally sank a Greek torpedo boat after misidentifying it as a Turkish vessel. The incident occurred as tensions rose in the Black Sea theater with naval clashes ongoing.
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Berlin
Football Scoring Summary with U S A M A players
A rough game stat line lists players by positions and scorers. Everett Coleman and L O Quinn lead points for A M and S U with multiple touchdowns and goals after touchdowns. Substitutions include V Green for A Quinn and Collins for Fry as the roster rotated players.
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Fry
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