Germans Display Their Resourcefulness In Northern Front
London reports German reinforcements reach General von Kluck's right flank in northern France and a fresh push on Antwerp. The Belgian government reportedly moved to Ostend as Germans shell the city. garrison remains to defend forts. Cavalry masses appear near Lille, widening the battle line toward Lens and Lebasse.
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Holland
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Lens
Lebasse
Treason Charge Stirring Support for Battisti in Feltre Bid
Signor Battisti the Trent socialist deputy awaiting treason arrest nears a political bid. Admirers urge him to run for parliament from Feltre after the vacancy created by the death of Guido Fusinate as former foreign minister.
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Ustrain
Italy
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Corona Night School Expands as Enrollment Surges
Corona nightly classes draw 55 students in under a week. Commercial courses lead interest with many Spanish students. Plans include adding day school subjects, domestic science for women after new building opens around January 1. Enrollments by class include pensmanship 333, typewriting 23, bookkeeping 14, shorthand 8, commercial arithmetic 12, English 11, Spanish 25.
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Woman Demonstrator Noted for 1915 Overland Features
Mrs H E McCrea wife of Circle City Garage president earns praise as one of Southern California’s top automobile demonstrators. She showcases the 1915 Overland and its left side drive full electric equipment and the streamlined body to prospective buyers.
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H. E. McCrea
Circle City Garage Company
California
Wallace urges passage of Day amendment in California
Lieutenant Governor A. J. Wallace and Rev. D. M. Gandier spoke at the First Baptist church urging support for the Day amendment to make California a dry state. Wallace argued liquor revenue is not needed by the government and criticized saloons as economically and morally wrong. He cited city council cases debunking the saloon revenue claim and urged voters to back prohibition.
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D. M. Gandier
California Anti-saloon League
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Bryan
Los Angeles
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Belgian City of Antwerp Under Severe German Bombardment
Ghent telegraph correspondent reports Antwerp bombarded through last night with sixteen inch German shells near Verte by the cathedral. German aircraft dropped bombs, destroying seven houses and killing scores, triggering mass refugee flight toward Holland. Rumors say Belgian forts breached and guns within range of the city, raising fears of surrender or retreat. Belgians hope Allied reinforcements arrive with men and heavy guns to stem the assault.
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German Captive Balloon Freed in Fight
Tokio dispatch reports at Tsing Tau German fire slackened and during combat the rope securing a German captive balloon was cut causing the balloon to float away.
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Tokio
Tsing Tau
McIl’ Chop House Earns Daily Returning Customers
Vendors praise McIl’ Chop House as the best dining choice with many pleased customers returning daily, inviting others to try the experience and live well.
Postpone International Yacht Regatta Four Months
SAN FRANCISCO October 8 A decision to move the international yacht regatta at the Panama Pacific exposition from April to August and September was reached after a coast wide canvass of Pacific yacht clubs. Officials say the change will greatly benefit all American yacht clubs.
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Yachting Bureau of the
Wilson and Cabinet Plan Broad Campaign Tour
President Wilson and his cabinet prepare for a large campaign to support Democratic candidates. Secretary Bryan leads stumping across Ohio Indiana and western states with tours planned through Missouri Kansas Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska after Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Mr. Bryan
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Wisconsin
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Nebraska
Lieutenant Governor Predicts Governor Johnson Re-election
Lt. Gov. A. J. Wallace said Governor Johnson will win re-election as he tours California. He cited strong support in San Francisco Alameda Santa Clara San Joaquin and Sacramento counties, with Los Angeles and San Diego showing mixed results. Wallace warned that prohibition and socialist votes could sway outcomes and noted they will campaign statewide for Prohibition ahead of the November election.
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A. J. Wallace
Independent
Johnson
San Francisco
Alameda
Santa Clara
San Joaquin
Sacramento
Wallace
Fredericks
D. M. Gandier
California Anti Saloon League
Foros Angeles
Sailing Regatta Plans Expand Amid War Time Restrictions
Competitors will race from August 14 to September 5, 1915 with several new boats, while foreign clubs are partly excluded due to the European war. Program includes four international rule races in 12 10 8 and 6 metre classes, four universal rating races for N P R and Q, one gonderklasse, one schooner race, and possibly a Monterey bay race for two and three masted schooners.
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Gonderklasse
Monterey Bay
Wilson Declares U S Neutral In Mexican Clash
President Wilson told John R. Silliman, his Mexico City representative, the United States will not champion either Carranza or Villa. It will press for a peaceful settlement and avoid further disorder. The withdrawal of American troops from Vera Cruz has been postponed.
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Wilson
John R. Silliman
Mexico City
United States
Carranza Or
Villa
Vera Cruz
Bomb drops injure three in Paris during air raid
A German aircraft bombed Paris on a misty day injuring three people. Earlier blast injuries already had occurred with another bomb striking nearby, causing no further harm. The report notes the incident as part of ongoing air raids over the city.
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