Nish Saloniki Railway Cut as War News Arrives
Allied troops move from Saloniki toward Serbia as the Nish-Saloniki line is cut for five miles south of Nish. Greek martial law reported at Saloniki and a governor named for the interior zone. Britain faces mixed opinions on Balkan involvement amid front-line attacks by British forces. Martial law in Holland partially proclaimed to protect ammunition supply.
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Associated Press
London
Nish-Saloniki
Nish
Athens
Saloniki
Serbia
Ammuni
Hill 140
Great Britain
Nicholas
Constantine
The
Hague
Italy to Likely Join Balkan Operations
Paris Oct 14 Premier Viviani told the Senate that Italy probably would take part in Balkan operations.
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Italy
Associated Press
Paris
Viviani
Senate
Balkan
Austro German Army Captures Key Fortifications Near Pozarevac
Austro German forces seize fortified works around Pozarevac northwest west and southeast after attacking Serbia. Russian advance in Galicia halted with retreat across the Stripa river.
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Berlin
Serbia
Pozarevad
Galicia
Stripa River
German Admiralty Reports Zeppelin Raid Bombards London Works
Berlin October 14 The German admiralty official report on the London Zeppelin raid says the Hampton waterworks and the Woolwich arsenal were heavily bombarded. Great fires followed the bomb explosions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Admiralty
London
Hampton Waterworks
Woolwich Arsenal
Zeppelin raid over London claims fifty five dead
Fifty five persons were killed and 114 injured in the Zeppelin raid on London last night.
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London
Anglo French financiers to sign $500 million loan contract
New York reports that Anglo French financiers will sign the $500 million loan contract tomorrow. They plan to travel to Canada before returning to New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Canada
Brazos River Improvement Convention Held With Speakers
The Brazos River Improvement Convention reassembled after intermission. Committees on Constitution and by laws, Resolutions, and Permanent organization were announced with county representatives. Notable addresses by C. S. Holland of Victoria and Captain John H. Bernhard of New Orleans highlighted waterways and commerce. Messages from officials urged rapid action and county bonds to accelerate work. Additional remarks from Senators, Congressmen, and engineers stressed coalition, government aid, and practical steps toward navigation and flood control along the Brazos.
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Brazos River
H. Miller
Austin County
Homer D. Wade
Brazoria County
A. W. Wilkerson
Brazos County
O. M. Ball
Burleson County
P. A. Reed
Robertson County
Ewing Norwood
Grimes County
J. A. Peel
Milam County
J. W. Maxcey
Fort Bend
E. W. Marshall
McLennan
W. D. Crockett
Washington County
L. D. Amsler
Waller County
L.tillotson
J. W. Munson
Brazoria
E. J. Kyle
E. H Astin
John W. Maxcey
Fort Bend County
George D. Neal
J. A. Peel Jr
A. R. McCollum
McLennan County
F. L. Wood
J. P. Buchanan
A. B. Hannay
E. Holland
Victoria
John H. Bernhard
New Orleans
Seley
Payne
Morris Sheppard
Louis J. Wortham
T. M. Campbell
W. T. Eldridge
John L. Lyle
Waco
Lyle
J. F P. Buchanan
Brenham
T D. C. Giddings
Brazos
George F. Burgess
Gonzales
W. W.naman
Burgess
Washington
Rivers and Harbors Committee
R. L. Henry
Rufus Hardy
Corsicana
Eagle
Messrs
Henry
Hardy
National Congress
Messrs. Burgess
Buchanan
Cc. S. Richie
United States Army
D. C. Giddings
Arthur A. Stiles
Austin
J. C. Nagle
State Board of Water Engineers
James B. Baker
Freeport
Brazos County Agricultural Fair Opens With Good Attendance
The Brazos County Agricultural Exhibit and Fair opened on schedule in favorable weather. Attendance was strong and exhibitors show strong interest. A general display features twelve jars of canned produce, a home made apron, a towel, and a cap. Prizes will be awarded for entries by Maggie Easters and others with canned tomatoes, jellies, pickles, grape juice, eggs, and individual farm exhibits listed among participants.
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Brazos County
Maggie Easters
Ella Francis
Edith Tobias
Katie Walker
Verna Fridel
Ruby Walker
Velma Hensarling
Florence Conway
Agnes Conway
Ima Cook
Winnie Mathis
Maggie Wasters
Ella May Stewart
M. S. Freeman
L. Stewart
M. G. Buchanan
BE. J. Beard
Greece Rules Out Intervention in Serbia War
In a note to Britain Greece announced its definite decision not to intervene for Serbia. Reports detail fluctuations on the Loosfront in France, Bulgarian line actions near Sofia, and limited progress on the Danube as Russian forces hold eight miles east of the river after recent battles.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
Serbia
Balkans
Belgrade
Ivanoff
Stripa
Petrograd
Poultry and Produce Awards Recap From Local Fair
List of winners across categories including best ten ears white corn with multiple named handlers, best yellow corn, peas, cotton bale, various chicken breeds, and turkeys. Notable names include J W Franklin, G W Buchanan, J D Steele, E J Beard, and Mrs Emaline Dobes among others.
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J. W. Franklin
L. G. Blume
J. Sabo
J. D. Steele
B. A. Hugghins
J. M. Conway
G. W. Buchanan
W. G. Bullock
Jim Tobias
C. R. L. Jones
W. N. Garner
E. J. Beard
Willie Walker
Whit Tobias
J. G. Blume
Z. Guess
J. Zabo
C. W. Hedtke
J. H. Nehman
W. M. Jones
I. N. Locke
W. T. Crenshaw
W. A. King
Clarence Walker
Horace Bullock
Sammy Bullock
Ted Cook
Eden Gin Co
Peas
J. R. Stewart
Serbia Declares War on Bulgaria
London reporting confirms Serbia has declared war on Bulgaria in a dramatic move elevating tensions in the Balkans with regional and international repercussions.
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Associated Press
London
Serbia
Bulgaria
British steamer sinks German torpedo boat
London October 15 A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports a British steamer sunk a German torpedo boat in a naval engagement.
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Associated Press
London
Copenhagen
Zeppelins Sighted Over Holland Fire Battles Reported
Four Zeppelins believed linked to the London raid were sighted over Holland early today. Dutch sentinels fired on the craft and one was reported disabled.
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Rotterdam
London
Holland
Remainder of Exhibits and Awards to Be Announced Tomorrow
Bronze J C Dyess and M F Eden preside as the remaining exhibits, premium awards, and the results of races and other contests are scheduled to be announced tomorrow.
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J. C. Dyess
M. F. Eden
Clock Tower Repaired Timeline Given by Local Jeweler
A. McKenzie, the town jeweler who services the court house clock, reports receipt of a notice from the Thomas Manufacturing Company. The pendulum rod and spring he ordered will ship on October 20 and the clock should be running again by November 1.
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A. McKenzie
Court House
Thomas Manufacturing Company
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