Germans Prepare For New Attack In Belgium Front
London dispatch reports German retreat along the Belgian front from Thielt to Bruges with Belgian statements noting no German forces along the Yser except near Westende and Schooroukite. British and French aviators conducted a forceful raid on Thier Bruges and Roulers. Bruges railway works severely damaged. German HQ moving to Ghent.
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London
Bel-gian
Thielt
Bruges
Amsterdam
Yser
Westende
Schoor‘oukite
Ward
Lekre
Thourlout
Bulgaria May Fight Allies Declared War Looms
London reports Bulgaria plans to declare war on the Allies as the Russian claim of eight Turkish city captures prompts counterclaims of Turkish defeats. The imminent war action follows Bulgaria’s reported decision to press the step against the Allies, with Bertin cited on the move.
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Bulgaria
London
Turkey
Bertin
Russian Front Advances Report Near Warsaw Front
From Petrograd dated November 6 a British version reports a sudden German retreat on the left wing near Diala and Lyck, with our troops capturing Bakalar and large arms stocks. German rear guards displaced from Keto and Praedors as Austrians retreat beyond Kielce and Sandomir amid mass prisoner counts.
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Russia
Petrograd
Diala
Lyck
Bakalar
Devo
Armo
Vistula
Gearmane
Keto
Praedors
Kielce
Sandomir
Warsaw
Viatula
Ivangorod
Japs Try to Take Kiauchau Fortified German Stronghold
A dispatch from Tsi Nan in Shantung reports Japanese forces before Tsing Tao have destroyed 26 German guns at the Kiauchau fortifications as they press the siege in China.
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Kiauchau
Tokyo
Tsi-Nan
Shantung Province
China
Tsing Tao
Allied Offense and German Losses Reported Near Ypres
The report notes heavy German casualties east of the Yser near Roulers and 6,000 wounded in that improvised hospital area. It claims German detachments were cut off near Arras and Roye, with 3,500 troops said to have surrendered after a flanking move. Allies press the line from the North Sea to the Yonges as the war widens.
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Thielt
Ghent
Roulers
Paris
Atrag
Roye
Germany
North Sea
Yonges
German Cruiser Koenigberg Reported Out of Action
London reports in The Times that reliable shipping circles say the German cruiser Koenigberg has been satisfactorily accounted for in the Indian Ocean, casting doubt on its current status in wartime news.
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London
the Times
Koanigaberg
Indian Ocean
Honor to French Soldiers in Paris All Saints Day Observance
Paris on All Saints Day honors fallen soldiers with a patriotic church service program. Tributes were laid at Notre Dame La Madeleine St Augustin Sacre Coeur La Trinite Notre Dame des Victoires. Civil authorities and the League of Patriots visited cemeteries Dantin Ivry sur Seine Bagneaux to lay flowers. An aviation detachment hovered over the city to ensure ceremonies proceeded without disruption.
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la Madelens
St. Augustin
Sacre-Coeur
la Trinite
Notre Dame Des Victoires
Evaras
Gallient
M. Delauney
Ice
League of Patriots
Dantin
Ivry-Sur-Seine
Bagneaur
Aviation Corps
War News from World Fronts Mixed Turkey Actions and Allied Advances
Reports from London and Paris describe Turkey declaring war on the Allies as British and French forces prepare further action. Russian and Allied bombardments of the Dardanelles continue amid advances on the Caucasus frontier and in the Yser region. American marines land in Beirut to protect interests, while Cyprus is annexed by Britain and Australia expands its Parliament building plans.
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Russia
Sergia
Caucasus
Zivine
Karakilisseo
Passinka
Akhty
Beutakh
Khroun
Myssoun
Arzap
Sofla
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Agalo
England
France
Servia
Alao
London
Black Sea
Benyarus
Atanding Guard
Marr
Tempa
Paris
Beirut
Syria
Inet
Alexandria
Egypt
Caucasian
Banderas
Pasha
Russian Foreign Office
Forta
Kumkaleh
Seddurbahr
Great Britain
T Jo
Montenegro
Belgium
Japan
Persia
Ateo
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Germans Pierce Allied Line Near French Coast
Berlin reports German troops advancing toward the French coast via Amsterdam, saying progress will be slow due to Allied forces and strong defenses. German general staff notes a breach in the Allied line, repelled Nieuport sortie, and steady gains from Ypres to the Vongez amid Russian claims of large prisoner and weapon captures in Poland.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Poland
Nieuport
Yprea
Vongez
Russian Army Advances Along Eastern Front
Reports from Petrograd claim the Russian left wing has been forced back by Austrian forces after weeks of stubborn resistance. Moscow says the retreat is a rout, with many prisoners and booty taken as Russians cross the Prussian border at several points.
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Ruse Ara
London
Wheln
Prince Frederick William Sends Greetings Amid Fate Doubts
London dispatches report the German crown prince’s fate from Turkish war minister telegrams. Major Leslie d'Henin Hamilton of the Coldstream Guards, heir presumptive to Lord Hamilton of Dolzell, was killed in action, per London sources.
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London
Frederick William
Lord Hamilton
Leslie d'Henin
Hamilton
The
Coldstream Guarda
Lord Hamilton of
Dolzell
Farewell Advice as a Country Boy Heads to the World
A nation boy leaves home to seek a living in distant city. Parents warn him the farm remains but hard times press production. if he returns seeking the fatted calf, he will be disappointed. The father bids him goodbye, stressing prudent use of fund and caution in worldly temptations.
WearProof Hosiery Ad Promotes Christmas Sales
An ad for WearProof Aills at 9200 Chestnut St Philadelphia markets guaranteed wearproof hosiery to friends and neighbors during Christmas. The piece references a courtroom exchange about a Venus discovery question with a judge remarking on historical photo accuracy.
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Friends & Neighbors
Big Xmics
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
A Revervation and a Quip on Thrift and Marriage
A fragmentary humorous exchange questions whether marriage to a spendthrift is acceptable. The line contrasts desire and thrift, ending with a quip about prudence and affection.
Haresad Ton Hats Eore Ne Ene Appearances Deceive
Appearances are often deceptive. Luxurious whiakers hide many an ugly mug.
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Haresad Ton
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