Great Battle of the Vistula Prolonged as War Rages
News from Petrograd and Berlin report the great battle of the Vistula entering its eighth day with no decisive result. Russian and Austro-German forces fight on ground chosen by the Russian staff as claims of Galacia victories are denied. German officials say Russians are repulsed south of Warsaw while ground in southern Poland remains contested.
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Petrograd
the Vistula
War Office
Galacia
Vienna
Frederick Werner
Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Warsaw
Poland
Vistula
France
Soissons
Argonnes
St. Mihiel
Paris
German Submarine Under Dutch Flag Is British Charge
London reports say German submarines used the Dutch flag to approach Russian cruisers in the Baltic. Bayan escaped but Pallada sank with 560 sailors after a torpedo hit near a magazine. Observers warn that the Dutch flag aids German tactics and advise destroyer escort for big ships.
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London
Baltic
Makaroff
Bayan
Pallada
Netherlands
Germany
Holland
Su Il
Kustendje
Goeben
Breslau
Lonaconing Man Fatally Hurt by Railroad Engine
Charles Patterson a Lonaconing car repairman working in Grafton West Virginia was run over by an engine in the yard early today and both legs were severed He was taken to the hospital in Grafton where doctors report little hope for recovery Patterson is married to Sarah Abbott formerly of Buck Hill and his former home was on Robins Street
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Charles Patterson
Lonaconing
Grafton
W. Va
Mr. Patterson
Sarah Abbott
Buck Hill
Robins Street
Cumberland party arrives in Hagerstown amid royal welcome
A deluxe Western Maryland Pullman carried about 150 Cumberland business leaders and their families to Hagerstown for the fair. The Cumberland Concert Band led the parade after a stop in Hancock for a rain-soaked concert. City officials and congressman David J. Lewis greeted the visitors at the Hamilton Hotel before a day of sightseeing and a return trip planned for 9:30 p.m.
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Hagerstown
Pittsburgh
Cumberland
Fair
Western
Maryland
Hancock
Barty
Hamilton Hotel
David J. Lewis
Lewis
Boonsboro
Fred N. Zihlman
Fairgrounds
Philip W. Blake
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Eliott
Western Maryland Railway
Frank R. Darby
Germans Say Dum-Dum Bullets used by Official Command
The German ambassador Berstorff declares dumdum bullets used by French troops as unveiled near Schirmek Montmedy and Longway. He cites hollow top bullets and mantled projectiles causing cruel wounds, and cites Hague regulations against such ammunition. Berlin wire says German industry not stalling. exports fall less than England.
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Washington
Hague
Berlin
Germany
England
Naturalized Americans Face Italian Military Duty Risk
Washington reports concern at the state department over native and naturalized Americans drafting in belligerent lands at the start of World War I. Italians born in the U S or naturalized and later returning to Italy may be held for service, as Italy claims dual nationality and imposes military duty on returning citizens. The U S position grants citizenship by birth abroad to children of American parents, complicating efforts to secure releases.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Department
Europe
Department of State
Italy
France
Child Dies After Burning Accident at Home
Four year old Catherine Erick of 5 Pennsylvania Avenue died at Allegany Hospital after her clothing caught fire from matches on the back porch. She was severely burned about the neck body and left arm, with skin loss in parts, and died early this morning. Her father Henry J. Erick is a superintendent at N G Taylor Company tin plate plant. Funeral services will be at St Marys Church Oldtown and burial at SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery.
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the Allegany Hospital
Screas
Allegany Hospital
N. & G. Taylor Company
Tin Plate
St. Mary's Church
Oldtown
SS. Peter and Paul's
Editorial clip yields limited facts on European war and bow
A clipped editorial note references European war coverage and a present bow, but details are scarce. The piece mentions press records and a senate office, signaling incomplete facts and editorial restraint.
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Press Et Ag
Germany Loses A Submarine Bruges Taken
Edinburg Oct 15 according to the Scotsman a German submarine was sunk by British patrol ships off Holland after being spotted waiting for a supply ship. The submarine surfaced under searchlight and was forced to the bottom by sudden gunfire. Bruges occupation reported by German troops.
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Edinburg
the Scotsman
Holland
the Hague
Bruges
Ministerial Association keeps Leavitt in city for month
At a morning meeting the Ministerial Association decided to retain artist W H Leavitt for another month to assist with gospel meetings and devotions in local churches. He will exhibit The Last Supper during services and a committee led by W H Baxley will coordinate events.
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Ministerial Association
W. H. Leavitt
W. H. Baxley
Central Y. M. C. A
Joseph Dawson
Centre Street
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Francis L. Murray
Belgium
Ostend
Stettin
Grimsby
Russia
Swinemunde
Archibald Hurd
Cumberland Concert Band
L. D. McCauley
John Marean
R. B. Leonard
G. Lancaster
John Fradiska
George Knoll
Herman Schade
Russell Herpsch
William Marean
Picccolo
John Herpich
Roy Everstine
U. S
G. Luhrman
Henry Schade
C. J. Her
Catherine Jr. Erick
Henry J. Erick
Pennsylvania
John Lind
Minnesota
Battle Creek
Mr. Lind
Ermany
Turkey
Black Sea
Athens
Galitz
Roumanian
Kustehdje
Bucharest
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ludwick von Kleim
The
Enchange Telegraph Company
Cettinje
Sarajevo
Burton L. Frazier
von Boehn
von Kluck
Chalies
Dunkirk
Frazier
London Times
Copenhagen
Ministedial Association
Leavitt
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