Reporter Sees Belgian Atrocities Debate in Antwerp
In Antwerp, correspondent Jacques Obels recounts conflicting accounts of Belgian and German actions. He notes Belgian sniping at German troops and describes German troops aiding wounded Belgians, with one German soldier recalling a deadly encounter involving a French girl. He questions widespread atrocity claims, fearing exaggeration and noting uncertainty in reports.
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Louvain
Cermane
Pelgiane
Megailyan
Antwerp
Vise
Belgium
Botte
Brean
Berlin
Girl Spies Die Bravely In France War Report
A wartime notice notes women spies who die bravely alongside men in northern France. It discusses forged papers, passport impersonations, and the difficulty of detecting foreign agents. London reports recounts of aviator T A Anderson observing a French officer dodging German fire and delivering key information.
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France
Aples
Thi Iidhi
London
T. A. Anderson
Durham County Constabulary
Scots Guards
Grits Soldiers Bedroom Attire Tales From War
A wartime hospital scene reveals soldiers retreating to pajamas while convalescing. A nurse notes men dislike breeches and keep jackets on during cold nights, describing their dressing gowns slippers and pajama sets amid recovery and satire.
Close Formation Used to Ab Morale of Men
The text notes German close formation tactics seen and described in a treatise, with Kaiser Wilhelm II remarking such formations are for psychological effect rather to battlefield use. It adds a caution that correspondents are barred within 20 miles of the front, and public sentiment laments war’s horrors.
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Neuvers
Keser
Kaiser
Prince of Wales amid reserve troops at Bath
A garbled report describes the Prince of Wales visiting Bath where he has a strong reserve force and often plays racquets after marches. It notes his slim build and formidable stamina, and mentions war impacting prices and changes to musical plans.
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Bag
Russian Bombardments and Turkish Involvement Escalate War Front
London reports bombardments of Russian ports by Turkish ships and notes Turkey as the tenth nation to enter the war. British and French forces mass along the Belgian coast while German advances push the Allies south of Arras and near Ypres. Reports claim heavy French losses at Verdun and ongoing Austrian-Russian clashes with substantial prisoner totals.
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Mmgaders
Nieuport
Yser
Joffre
Dixmude
Allseontz
Army of Defense
Arras
French War Office
Ypres
French Motor With Mitrailleuse and Holy War Threats
Report describes French influence abroad and Mohammedan agitation as France grapples with colonial Muslim subjects. Egypt is nominally Turkish yet effectively under British control amid potential sultanate calls for aid. In India holy war preaching could trigger unrest as world war rages. Belgian army suffers heavy losses in Flanders while German casualties on the Yser total about 40,000 as battles rage with seven German crossings repelled by Allied forces.
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Turkey
Austria
Servia
Montenegro
Germany
Russie
France
Great Britain
Japan
Belgium
Kaiser
England
Egypt
India
T ' Ori
Yser Canal
Paria
Nieuport
Dixmude
Mohamm
Flanders
Yver
Forts Near Verdun Reported Captured by Germany
News from Berlin via Wolff agency claims main French positions southeast of Verdun were captured. Wolff also reports a German victory west of Lille with several fortified Allied positions taken. English officers and 800 privates said to be prisoners.
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London
Berlin
Verdun
Germany
Wolff
Lille
German Army Falls Back in Poland to Russian Advance
Berlin reports German and Austrian troops in Poland compelled to withdraw before fresh Russian forces. Official notice says forces retired under pressure as Russian advance continues, affecting operations in occupied Polish territory.
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Poland
Berlin
Amsterdam
London
BE WET JOINS REVOLT Leading Boer Rebel Uprising in South Africa
London reports a fresh rebellion in South Africa led by General Christian De Wet and General Christian Beyers in the Orange Free State and western Transvaal. Earlier, General Botha’s forces defeated Beyers’ troops near Rustenburg, capturing 89 armed rebels as pursuit continued, while Beyers fled in an unknown direction.
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London
South Africa
Christian de Wet
Christian Frederick Beyers
Orange Free State
Western Transvaal
Cape Colony
Maritz
Union of South Africa
de Wet
Beyers
Union
Bothan
Germany
Botha
Rustenburg
Transvaal
Christian Beyers
Reuter
Cape Town
Both
British Dreadnought Sunk by German Mine in North Sea
Paris reports a British dreadnought has been sunk by a German mine off the Belgium coast, the first dreadnought loss of the war. The Emden raided Georgetown in Penang under a Japanese flag, destroying a Russian cruiser and a French destroyer, with over 200 sailors killed as Emden and Karlsruhe total reach 43 vessels sunk.
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Paria
Emden
Baid
Paris
North Sea
Belgium
Pacific Ocean
London
Tokyo
Georgetown
Penang
Straits Settlements
Jemptchug
Strait of Malacca
Karlsruhe
Powder stocks in Europe cited by Buckner as war risk
Col. Buckner of Du Pont warns Europe holds vast powder reserves. He cites France with 225,000 tons and England with more, saying powder surpluses could fuel ships and armies many times over. He notes wartime powder secrecy and adds American makers expect no sales to belligerents despite full supplies.
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Col
B. G Buckner
The
du Pont Powder Company
United States
Europe
Lkely
Sol‘ders
Colonel Buckner
England
France
Germany
Washington Star
Indian Soldiers in Winter Courage of Gurkhas and Sikhs
The piece argues Indian troops, mainly Sikhs and Gurkhas, can endure continental winter. Gurkhas are likened to Highlanders, hardy and acclimated to cold, having fought in northern China and surviving Canadian winters. Punjab’s climate is extreme with December and January’s harsh cold.
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India
Higilande
France
Belgium
Europe
Himalayas
Nepal
China
British Columbia
Delhi
Shelling of Albert Described as Town Devastation
Eyewitnesses report a massive artillery bombardment near Albert, eighteen miles northeast of Amiens, with rapid shelling causing the collapse of houses, town hall, and walls. Batteries at work aimed with precision, igniting fires. only a few shells burst outside the town, while the church spire remained visible but the streets became unsafe and unreachable.
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Albert
Amiens
Thanksgiving Proclamation Highlights War Lessons and Blessings
President Wilson announces Thanksgiving on November 26 urging national rest from work and worship in thanks for peace and prosperity amid war. He cites the nation’s discipline and moral strength, crops abundant and cooperations with allies, Panama Canal opened, and closer American unity shaping future trade and mutual service.
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Washington
Wilson
Panama
America
Befars
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
Birth of a Queen Victoria of Spain's grandson
Madrid reports a son born to Queen Victoria of Spain. He is the queen's sixth child, with three sons and two daughters already. Other clippings note a Missouri ballot law invalidation and separate party sheets, a Detroit accident with four sisters and two deaths, a navy news update on torpedo boat Jouett, a Joliet chase by armed guards, and Roosevelt receiving a birthday cake on his speaking tour in Johnstown.
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Victoria
Spain
Victoria of
Jeffereon City
Preme Court
Missouri
Detroit
Mich
Agner Brown
Horace Newsom Fx
Washington
Jouett
Portsmouth
Paulding
Lynnhaven
Joliet
Johnstown
Theodore Roosevelt
McKee
Villa repels Carranza attack near Aguas Calientes
Report from El Paso dated Oct 30 describes Carranza forces attempting to strike the convention city of Aguas Calientes but being outmaneuvered by Villa's troops near Sen Gil, 22 miles east. Sixty Carranza soldiers were killed, the rest retreated toward San Loix Potosi. Villa had anticipated such a move and redirected toward Guadalupe, with another force suspected south of Aguas Calientes.
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Villa
Quadalupe
Aguas Collentes
Ei Paso
Tex
Torreon
Paral
Maclovio Herrera
Educators Gather for Northeastern Ohio Teachers Session
The Northeastern Ohio Teachers association opened a two day session in Cleveland with over 5000 members attending. Friday featured department meetings and two Saturday sessions at Prospect Theater and Hippodrome with speakers Dr. Charles H. Judd and Dr. Earl Bates. Officers listed include John K. Baxter Canton treasurer H A Redfield executive secretary Kim M Deighton and others from Canton Cleveland Wooster Youngstown and area communities.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Cleveland
Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Prospect Theater
Hippodrome
Charles H. Judd
University of Guenge
Earl Bates
Philadelphia
A. Redfield
Ohio
Wellington
Joh K. Baxter
Canton
David P. Bimpeon
H. A. Redfield
Kant Cleveland
Kim M. Deighton
Boone
Lorain
G. C. Maurer
Wooster
N. H. Chaney
Youngstown
Old Harrison trail marker unveiled at Oberlin DAR event
Oberlin hosts Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution convention opening Oct 27 with Nancy Squire unveiling a granite marker on the Harrison military road trail from the War of 1812 era. Reports cover Orville Wright supporting suffrage, a burglary-turned-tragedy, a fatal self-hield, and local accidents.
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Ohie D. A. Ria
Oberlin, O
Harrison Military Trail
Nancy Squire
Oberlin
Overlin
Harrison Military
Pasend
Sandusty River
Fremont
Port Climtem
Rome
Martino
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Helland
Elieves
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Lees
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Malines
Persea
Teresene
Frere
Lars
Tom
Teagie
Battle of
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Wits
Stepan
Biel
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Roberts
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Wales
Greustter Gorm
Kaiser's Fortes
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Theodosia
Crimea
Hamidieh
Novotosysk
Sea of Anov
Wresian
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Bertin
Sayville
N. Y
Fort Camp Des Romaine
Verdun-Tour
William
Bavaria
Wurttemberg
Ivangorod
Warsaw
Novogeorgievsk
Petrograd
Pilitza
Bialogora
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Policzna
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Jejof
No Nomiasto
Brossiloff
Sambor
Lef
Mitrailleuse
BE Wet
Withees
Peage
Royalton
Franklin Coal and Coke Company
Robert ‘Lansing
Galesburg
W. M. Stromberg
Stromberg
Huntington
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio Railrond Cen
Richmond
Chicago
Fitch
Winslow
New York
Carolhna
Hubert Winstow
Florence
Mra. M
Self
Steubenville
Til
Fritz Walker
Jack Gabel
Reno
Nev
Miriam del Vore Gilmore
John A. Se
Robert W. More
Portland
Ore
Albee
Veter
Dérek
Commission
Carranziatas
Sisty
Francis Joseph i
Vienna
Frooets Joseph
Panama Canal
Plattaburgh Barracks
Canal Zone
Buford
Vera Cras
Tenth
Carman
Fiorevies Carman
Louise Bailey
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Catman
Freeport
Smith
Butcau
Michigan
Cadilac
Orville Wright
Dayton
Wright Haw
Sleter
Jers
Warren
Charles Shea
Heasley Plumbing Go
Shea
Kilip Potter
Alliance
Arthur Schwesen
Sebring
Stark
Lucille Nicholes
Fowler
Niche
Sherif
Jasper Tyrrell
Weighbor
Akron
James Couchly
Navaro
Ohisan
Oscar Clauberg
Carl Clauberg
Newari
Abo Winoo
Frank
Utes
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