Submarine Frightfulness Stir In Europe War
Reports of renewed submarine attacks in the Atlantic include the sinking of the S S Strathden without warning. The American ambassador to Berlin returns to the United States to convey Germany’s position on ruthless submarine warfare. A French temporary transport is torpedoed in the Mediterranean and 638 Franco Serbian troops perish out of about 2000 aboard.
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Atlantic
S.S Strathden
Berlin
United States
Germany
Mediterranean
Submarine warfare steals headlines as war reports pour in
York Oct 10 reports of German submarines in the Atlantic remain unconfirmed while ships like Kingston are believed rescued by a Greek steamer en route to New York. Secretary Lansing travels to confer with Wilson. The Stephano incident is recounted with gunfire, lifeboats, and near-misses. Gerard, on the Spon, is said to carry a mediation message from Washington though the aim is to influence U.S. stance amid submarine threats. French Serb troops aboard Gallia suffer losses after a torpedo strike in the Mediterranean as the war widens.
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Si York
New York World
Spon
Gerard
Merlin
Washington
SRE
Paris
Get
Gallia
Mediterranean
Tiatia
War news from New York and London on peace talks
A despatch from London notes German belief in renewed peace appeal while Roumanians evacuate Brasov to spare structures. It claims Washington must act and Haig expects Wilson to press Powers to send representatives to Washington to seek negotiations as the winter campaign looms.
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Roumania
Roumaniana
Brasso
Erasor
Gerard
Amlerica
Tina
Washington
Beralise
London
Watts
Haig
Wilson
Wayhington
British Steamer Kingston Sunk by German Submarine
Reports indicate ten crew members of the British steamer Kingston are missing after it was sunk by a German submarine. A search effort has been unsuccessful, and public concern grows as newspapers discuss risks to neutral harbors and potential government claims over sea lanes and ports.
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Newport News
Ebide Island
State Department
Germans hopeful submarine campaign to end war by year end
London Oct 10 reports say Germany optimistic over recent submarine activity in American waters. They believe wholesale shipping destruction could end the war before year’s end. Uncertainty remains about the Kingston crew and the Dutch steamer Boemers inquiry prompts anger in Holland.
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London
Austerdam
America i
Stinsten Sy
Boemers
Holland
General Haig Reports Successful Open Field Raids
General Haig states British artillery subjected the enemy in open country near Grandcourt and carried out raids southwest of Givenchy, despite enemy trench lines being strongly held.
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Lusdon
Haig
Grandecourt
Givenchy
Bulgarian losses and Balkan front reports from Rome London
The Agenzia Nazionale claims Bulgarian casualties in West Macedonia reached 30,001 with heavy losses in Dobrudja and the Struma region. British reports say the enemy retreated to hills northwest of Seres, with Kolondra and Lomondos captured as part of Balkan operations. Austrian front coverage downplays Trieste importance.
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Rome
Agenzia Nazionale
West Macedonia
Dobrudja
Strum
Bulgaria
Balkans
Seres
London
Halley
British War Office
Kolondra
Lomondos
Trieste
Stowe
Ana
Unclear wartime note on Trieste and supply routes
Fragmentary report discusses Trieste's minor strategic value as an Austrian port. It mentions Allied blockade interests and alleged actions by Austrian forces. The text also references wheat shipments and government chasesel Australian wheat, with garbled phrasing throughout.
Conscription Debate At Public Meeting Led By Mayor
A large gathering, chaired by the Mayor, backed conscription with support from Rev J G Jenkin and others. Speakers argued it would complete the war, with opponents warning it risks liberty and urging continued voluntary service until victory. The motion to support government proposals was carried unanimously as the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
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Giyvernment
Mayer
Huhgerford Rs
Kenirick
Rusign
Kilwards Wittetany
Autvined
Drew
J. G Jenkin
Otter
Hungerford
Defence
Hughes
Ceg. Baston
England
de mi
Specials on Ladies and Children Apparel and Fabrics
An inventory list of summer vests, camisoles, knickers, stockings, bath caps, bathing costumes, hose, shirts, singlets, flannels, dungarees, and trousers. Includes prices per item such as 1s 14d, 2s 6d, and 11d entries, noting best values and ranges for men, women, and children.
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Ti Pri
Harvard
Dupgares
Old Vale
Anti-Conscriptionists Arrangements Ahead of Meeting
At a meeting of the Alton District Council last evening the delegates reserved action on conscription for lack of instructions from their organisations. A future meeting was set to seek opinions and orders, with a plan to hold a public discussion if desired. Geraldton readers note both sides seek to present arguments.
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Alton
Cotmelt
Avas
Geraldton
Jas
Mickey
Marine Terrace
Soldiers Letters From War Fronts Recall Brutal France Battle
Private AWM Sinclair writes from Jeffrey Mall Hospital Tau Hughind after severe wounding in France. He details trench life, shelling, and the death of comrades, remarks on German attacks, and recalls fellow soldiers including nephews Wishey and Dick. He mentions recovery, hospital transport, and Australian visitors and kin.
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Awm. Sinclair
Keshaver LS
Whee
France
Ot Tt Sinclair
Fom Jeffrey Mall
Tau
Hughind
Trenenes
Wright
Wishey
Rheneh
Ube
Vrain Ta
Sun
Darton
Tome
Australia
Geraldton Fire Brigade honors and contest results
Captain J Puddy led a full Geraldton Volunteer Fire Brigade meeting. Headquarters sent notice of an Honor Board and to confirm enlisted names. Results of brigade competitions were announced with Fireman W Cross first and Fireman W Kent fourth. Kent placed third in a recent event. Rosser and O Neil tied for a trophy, and Dr Pass’s supporters funded cheques for winners. A vote of thanks to Dr Pass concluded the gathering.
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J. Puddy
Geraldton
Fire Brigades
Shold
Appiatus
W. Cross
F. Hass
W Kent
Puddy
Firemwan Kent
Firewan Hosser
O'Neil
Ross
Lin Naints
Tad Seear
Shich
Neil
Tass
Pass
Opium Case At Police Court Hop Lee Fined
Hop Lee, a well known town figure, was fined £20 with 23s 4d costs for lawful possession of opium. In default, two months imprisonment was allotted. Mr. W McLaren, town clerk, has recovered substantially from a serious illness and can attend to his office part-time, a relief to ratepayers.
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Hop Lee
W McLaren
Tusen
Submarine Controversy Clouds Atlantic Shipping News
The article reports on wartime submarine activity and its impact on transatlantic shipping. It notes disagreements between Britain and the United States over neutral ports and German submarine actions, with mentions of passenger ships, shipping companies, and potential curtailment of sailings.
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NanQueket Shewly
Germany
Waltsings
Atlantic
America
Europe
New York
Baltic
Espagne
Cambronia
Iso
Proton
Andere
United States
Abe Aw Pech
United State
Great Britain
Great Kilt Alt
Watson
Tle
German Submarine Activity and Attacks Near New York
Reports say German submarines attacked multiple ships off New York including the West Point and the steamers Stephano Kingston and others. British and Norwegian vessels were torpedoed. several passengers and crews were reported saved or missing as naval forces search the seas.
Shipping Notes From Fremantle Voyage Details
The Kurnalot arrived Geraldton at 1 PM yesterday discharging 107 tons of general cargo Amber and 20 bags. Two passengers F. Gaskill and T. Wella boarded. The ship loaded wool and ale, set to sail for Fremantle. On the westward leg to the North-West ports the Kurnalot will extend its voyage, leaving Fremantle on October 17 and reaching this port about the 19th.
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Toatay
F. Gaskill
T. Wella Alter
Fremantle
Kurnal- PL O
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