Struma battles push British Bulgarians near seven miles
Reported front line contacts stretch seven miles as British forces clash with Bulgarians along the Struma. Germany plans to send thousands of boy soldiers to the Somme while Greek Royalists plot arms and munitions for Larissa then King Constantine may flee to Thessaly. Greek divisions reportedly threaten treachery but Athens station seizure thwarts the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struma
Germany
The
Somme
Allied Gains On Western Front Reported In War Cables
War cables from London Paris and Amsterdam report Allied advances on the Western Front. Traly says legal attacks improved our position near Schwaben Redoubt with 200 prisoners taken. Paris dispatch notes gains near Belloya Ensantарre Genermone and a sugar refinery, with 810 unwounded prisoners including 17 officers brought rear. Also mentions imminent great battle on the Struma front and German reinforcement of the Somme front. A Royalist plot in Greece involves King Constantine and German force plans, with arms and munitions moving to Larissa thwarted by naval action and Greek authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Traly
Schwaben Redoubt
Paris
Belloya Ensanterre
Genermone
Ablaincourt
Alarm in Vienna over Italian warships at Trieste
Vienna newspapers grow anxious over the menace to Trieste as Italian warships concentrate in the Northern Adriatic. Austrian losses on Tuesday and Wednesday are estimated at 40,000. From Trieste, records works of art and the Treasury have been moved to Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Trieste
Adriatic
Herne
War News Report From Fronts Across Europe
The report notes American resolve against blockades and continued oceanic pressure, with Allied advances east of railways and raids near Doldzeli. It cites heavy enemy losses, prisoner counts, and massed counterattacks around Guedecourt and Ypres, plus political remarks from King Constantine and Bonar Law on war momentum.
Important Statement on Conscription and Peace Declared
National Service report notes MS Mughes stating conscription will automatically cease on the declaration of peace. The text also includes commentary on German public opinion via Frederic Wise and references to Labor attitudes, political letters, and Sydney protests surrounding Barker and worker statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugoss
Farle
Fremier Lee
I.W.W
Submarine Sighted 40 Miles East of New York
A Boston message reports the steamer Davie sighting a submarine of unidentified nationality about 40 miles east of New York. The vessel’s course was not stated. The U S Department of State reviews an affidavit by the Stephano’s captain claiming a U53 shot struck the Stephano without warning as a potential matter for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Davie
New York
Haig Reports Prisoners Taken and Advances on Front
General Haig states in London reports that on October 15 British forces captured about 100 prisoners at Stiffredoubt, advanced north and west toward Schwaben Redoubt, and conducted successful trench raids. A company cleared 200 yards of trenches near Stut Redoubt. enemy counterattacks at Loos failed. several regions saw prisoners taken and enemy defenses damaged. American aviator Duprey downed his fifth enemy aircraft during the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Guedecourt
Lesbouefs
Stufire
Ypres
Armentierea
Stiffredoubt
Aud
Schwabenstedoubt
Stut
Schwaben
Thoughtful wartime reflections on German mindset
The speaker, living in the country for thirteen years, believed at first Germans could not deceive him but was convinced they genuinely think they will win the war. He notes no tangible evidence for that belief, yet asserts the conviction remains. He observes a universal desire for peace but finds no inclination to arm for a defeated Fatherland and claims there is no stop with the war party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Wise
Daily Mail
Germany
Tals
Ha Somme
Ciermans
Mining Notes Reflect WA Mines Wakeful Despite Declining Sandstone
Mining notes discuss Sandstone population decline due to mine transfers and migrations. The Black Range Pinnacles and Minnacles sites show potential for profitable mining, while concerns about regulatory lapses and unearned increments prompt calls for scrutiny by official commissions. Local plant operations report ongoing crushings and promising results amid a tense regulatory climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiacka
Soundstone
Smack Range
W.A
Rotsinson
Te Stier
Sandstese
Tonsie
Cat
Fragmented overheard chatter reveals odd exchanges and names
A garbled dialogue of scattered phrases shows characters like Niece, Misa Bices, Penelope, Clara, Claude, and Ethel in a domestic or social scene. The piece mentions advice, matrimony talk, a hospital window, and a traveler, with intermittent names and fragmented actions.
Market Report on CooL Fielding Ltd Siding and Lamb Prices
Market report from CooL Fielding Ltd dated with details on prime beef and sheep prices. Notes include total entries, weights, and quality statements for various cuts and lambs. Mentions prices around 20 shillings and 65 shillings for ears and weights, with commentary on better and lighter sorts and buyer demand.
Land Open for Selection at Pepper and Selback Farms
Lands set for selection next Wednesday October 18 include Lot 621 of 95 acres at 3d per acre and Lot 4X4 of 903 acres at 7s per acre, both Pepper and Selback forfeited conditional purchases and homestead farms. Subject to Agricultural Bank mortgage payment or assumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulla
Pepper and Selback
Agricultural Bank Mortage
Metropolitan Grain and Chaff Market Report
Fragmented OCR describes Dalgety and Co trading in grain and chaff with deliveries and prices to be determined. Several garbled lines reference consignments, markets, and shipments, including mentions of suppliers and potential buyers, with unclear dates and figures. The readable fragments indicate a historical exchange on grain and chaff trade through a metropolitan market channel.
Poem Fragments Offer Comfort Through Gifts
A loop of hair and faded glare become a treasure for loyal hearts. Trifling things bring the sweetest consolation, while an absent loved one inspires cautious joy. If relief is sought, send gifts of Weed peppermint care.
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Larissa
Constantine
Thessaly
Athenss
Western Front
Petit Parissienne
Jenimah
Seres
Amsterdam
Echo de Belge
the ‘‘Morning Post
Athens Cor
Tle
Boeotia
Corinth
Triphala
Tripkala
Dufournet
Piraeus
Athens
Mans
Washington
America
Rnid
Get
Oier
Tulkans
Stroma
Prosenie
Volnya
Seres-Nenkhissar
Salonika
Doldzeli
Milan
Greece
Troumania
Roumania
Serbia
Rome
Carso Plateau
Plava
Tolmino
Monte Sants Iino
National Service
MS Mughes
Mowart
Barker
Sydney
Cabres
Vancouver
United States Department of State
Duprey
Smechine
Englebrecht’s
Engelbrect
the Economic Drapers
Endelbrecht
Geraldton
Mullewa
Northampton
Frank Green
Harvard
Nmillinery
Manchester
Maslin
Juin
Madapolam
oSin
J. Davis
Mack Rodge
B. Williamson
J. Bryga
P.A
TE. Wackmore
Nancy Reward G.M
J. Tetlow
Morris and Wright
Mactes
Range Pinnacles
Jd Diavia
Pla
Pinnacles
Williamson
Misa Bices
Ethel
Jean
Penelope
Telline
Clara
Claude
Joly
Jack
Jolye
Daly
Hathieo
Stra
Casey
Creey
Dan
Thoes
Uise Tadang
Shir
Pheer Perecast
Elise
Inet Ob Hektor Weber
Peth
Market Reports
Fielding
Cool, Fielding, Ltd
Windactle
Pillabong
Gen Hie
Fairbanks Morse
Beml-Rot
Wasdale Evtipka Peups
Malloch Bros
Ri Pepevers
Revision Court
Vis
Woo Palaow
Metropolitan Grain and Chaff Matiket
Messrs
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Ofvices
Lertier
Laker
Bambee
Sephel
Wolfe
Stich Comey
Isistant
Nahawah
Meadowcruh
Durlacher-street
Baldice
Bartlett
Wizard
Mleunor Street
Nanson
Wednessing
Tram
Geraldson
Anton Smarts Boys
Express
Vamdes Tey Miceeaitiels
Wantel
Apply
Mra
Prank Green
Gregory-street
Joy Cart
S. MacKenzie W. CO
Asted
Ajywy
Janes
Kaplanule
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