Battleships sunk and bombardment in Dardanelles marked by heavy losses
London reports the Irresistible and Ocean sunk after mine strikes while Bouvet wrecked near Avanki. In London a separate action details bombardment of Narrows forts by Queen Elizabeth and Inflexible supported by several French ships. Casualties deemed light. reinforcements expected.
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London
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Elisabeth
Intiexide
Agammenon
Neleon
Prince George Om
Forte
Bowligers
Suffren
Gaulola
Charlemagne
Bouvet
Vrogeance
Albion
Ocean
Gavlois
Enn
Heywood Picnic Races Officials Featured At Meet
The Heywood picnic meeting renam ed after years with President Mr Samuel Heid and a full slate of officers. Attendance was strong with track improvements noted and calls for a small spectator fence. Results include Brush Hurdle and Trial Handicap races, Pony Race, and the Heywood Vintic Cup, all detailing winners and times. An article section highlights anxious moments for mothers with Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery praised for safety.
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Heywood
Five
Learin
Brush
Firet Bores
V. Kinghorn
Jock
J. Radley
Jas. Haplon
Horison
Mr. Hanlon
J. Blattery
Rawoka
Mr. L. Lighthody
Hardale
Tudaget Horsmon
Wriin
Divers
Lutlongy
Firothorm
G. Himdeon
Firat Sect
C. Hanlon
T. H. Fitzpatrick
Brave Oak
F. Sparrow
CO. G. Cothels
Mabasgie
Llebtbody
Sheldon
Explosions At Forts Spur Fire On Chonak And Kidile
Observers on Mount Flies report intense explosions at forts Chonak and Kidile as fires spread through several quarters. Ships anchored near the reland enter the Straitz, while a crest balloon caused widespread destruction at Por Chanak. Turkish batteries answered with erratic fire as two additional bombardments hit Chanak Pollowed.
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Chonak
Kidileabe
Peites
Reland
Spredil
Filienteb
Por Chanak
Chanak
Russian squadron breaks Bosnian panic at Constantinople
Unclear report notes Russian squadron involvement amid Bosnian panic at Constantinople with chaotic movements and conflicting time statements. The fragment mentions a bur dian sylatron near a location described as Los phoroua, suggesting widespread confusion.
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Constantinople
Tethoghad
Bombardment of Smyrna Reported by Berlin Correspon dent
The Telegraal Berlin correspondent says when Smyrna bombardment began two thousand refugees and a British subject were arrested and threatened with exposure before the Allies panel. Their chains did not stop the firing.
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Amsterdam
Telegraal
Berlin
Smyrna
British Prestige and Sir John French Report on British Troops
Sir John French’s report affirms British troops retain fighting edge after intensive trench duty. Isolated German probes at Bt Kla repelled. two-thirds of attackers killed or repulsed. The paper lauds British gallantry and resilience shown in last week’s operations.
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Landon
Pride
John French
Je McHanced
Kla
Mamiento
Poland Devastated by Germaine Impact in Poland
A Polish town suffered widespread ruin as the vessel Germaine devastated Ook 408 Kemlete in Poland. Estimates put damage around £100,000 with thousands of structures burned to the ground and many residents displaced.
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Petrograd
Germaine
Ook
Kemlete
Poland
Progress of Allies in France as Violen t Fights Carried
Paris reports a communique detailing Allied advances near Notre Dame de Lorette and Allain, with captures and destruction of enemy communications. It notes heavy exchanges near Foot de Parla Holante Arconne, seizure of the Separees salient, repulsals of counterattacks, and German losses including during action near Le Separges and Beiramemtmore in the Woerre district.
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Paris
Notre Deane de Lorette
Allain
Foot de Parla
Holante
Arconne
le Heiseslie
Perther
le Separges
Beiamemtmore
Woerre
Russian Capture Reported in the East
Petrograd dispatch states the Kusetane captured Veysee on the east bank of the Niemen and renewed a counter attack in the Vayb region. German infantry losses were heavy as the engagement intensified on Saturday.
Russians' Rapid Advance Feeds German Frontier Funds Decline
Amsterdam dispatch reports Russian forces advancing swiftly causing sharp drops in German frontier funds before retreating into the Neuwell fortress. The urgency of the retreat underscores the rapid pace of the Russian push on the front.
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Amsterdam
Mewll
Fall of Meml Inhabitants Join Fight Near Mystyniec
The latest communique says Memil war captured after a treet eat ing in which inhabitants participated. German forces attacked near Mystyniec and Preenyet, and the 9th Tonved division retreated southward of Ciecke twice. The enemy pressed but was driven back with heavy losses, as Memil was defeated by armed forces while locals joined the defense.
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Tetrograd
Dhee Order
Mystyniec
Preenyet
Memil
Leo
German Forces Cross Frontier in Taurecen Skirmish
A terse report from the Taurecen front describes German troops pushing across the frontier after a fierce engagement. Allied resistance is noted as stiff, with ongoing exchanges and reinforcements arriving in the border area.
Fatal Sortif at Pethograd Reportedly Narrowly Resolved
A terse dispatch from Sunday details a deadly conflict near Cote of the republic, with four regiments fleeing Droemyel. Riceland forces reportedly captured 107 officers, a number of men, and sixteen machine guns. Prisoners describe the engagement as intense, with many wounded and substantial disruptio n described.
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Pethograd
Jf Aurtie
Droemyel
Pune
Prigeners
Vossen
Westward March Through the Cartasie Along the Diack Sea
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a westward march along the Diack Sea. The readable elements mention Solwicpe and Auawione, with an unclear route near Cartasie alate and a broad westward movement from a distant point.
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Solwicpe
German Official Statement From Berlin On Russian Forces
A Berlin message releases an official statement noting that Russian divisions have entered Mo nil, signaling possible escalation. The report emphasizes the formal nature of the communication and the international implications.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Mo Nil
German Reprisals and Socialist Protest at Reichstag
Reports from Berlin describe chaotic scenes in the Reichstag during the second reading of the Budget. Socialists protested military measures against France, while cries of treason and calls for discipline erupted as a general disturbance broke out amid debate on reprisals and naval action.
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Berlin
Perr Ledebor
Socialiet
France
Annoe
Carthani
Bedeleoue
Memiere
Welhraeck
Rupcin
Financial Outlook Amid War Efforts Reported Bright
Nancken, reporting from Pestimaten, states the financial situation is as bright as the prospect of the war ending. Investigations will be fulfilled, however long the conflict lasts.
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Rrr
Nancken
Allied Blockade Flares Distress in Vienna and Venice
Reports say renewed bread riots flare in Vienna as bakers struggle to meet government quotas. A new blockade pushes the price of coal up by about 20 percent, increasing hardship amid shortages and rising costs.
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Venice
Vienna
France and United States Clash Over German Atrocities
Foreign Minister Delensne replies to the United States defending France and Britians stance on German barbarities. He urges American leaders to compare Germany’s unprovoked acts with Allied conduct and to recognize that the Allies have acted within the laws of war while Germany has exceeded all belligerent rights.
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Paria
Frikmy
M. Delensne
Unites States
France
Edward Grey
Ammericn
Germany
Natal
Allien
Taube Attack Fails Over Deal Kent
A German Taube bomber dropped a bomb toward a ship near Deal in Kent but the device fell short. The aircraft climbed to about 3000 feet before retreating. An Admiralty patrol opened fire and Royal Air Force aircraft pursued the intruder, with no further sighting reported.
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London
Deal
Kent
Admiralty
Toagle
Crown Prince Rupprecht Wounded in Shell Fire
The Crown Prince of Bavaria Rupprecht was reportedly wounded by shellfire though no fragment injures are confirmed. The bulletin notes the event as a military injury affecting the royal figure amid ongoing operations.
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Amsterdam
Rupprecht
Raearls
War Demonstration in Shanghai Demands Action Against Japan
Several thousand Shanghai residents demonstrated on a Saturday calling for war with Japan. The protest showed strong anti-Japanese sentiment as tensions rose in China.
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Tering
Shanghai
Japan
German South-West Africa Occupied Positions Stated
The British officially state that Scholl Drift Naban Ukemas and five other strongly held sites in the southeastern corner of German South-West Africa have been occupied.
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Capetuwmn
Ttie
Scholl Drift
South-West Africa
Closer Settlement debate on 200 acre wheat farm plan
The Royal Chammesion and Closer Settlement committee met Friday with Frederick KB. Lee presenting an estimate for a 200 acre Cornelia Creek district farm under dry farming. The financials questioned detail, yield assumptions, and fallow land allocations, with a drafted document later rewritten after scrutiny.
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Erea
Argus
Frederick KB. Lee
Hod
Cornelia Creek
Atu
Reeupte
Plein
Angus
Chathaoy
Wtain
Angue
Tom Jela
Main
Courar
Yenti
Heen
Mr Amene
Fiera
Ehav
Hast
Han
Aria Todka
Wistriet
Homer
Pat Willy
Italian Preparations Alarm Consuls Amid War Tensions
Cables from Rome report Italy's education minister surveying military status of teachers and staff while German and Austrian consuls move archives. Austria reinforces Trentino defenses with artillery and ammunition as Italy demands immediate cession. Austria favors postponement until war’s end.
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Wonton
Tilleon
Rome
Fnducation
Italy
Austria
Trentino
Forte
Anetria
British Casualties Listed for Went Front
London reports a week of British losses with 11 officers named. Neuve Chapelle and St Khel see 83 officers killed and 1168 wounded, with ten missing. Among the wounded are 18 Lodiaus.
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Lonton
Baturday
London
Mighty
Neuve Chapelle Sani St. Khel
Lodiaus
War on merchantmen On tos Saturday torpedoed ships
The fin steamer Hymdfontlanini from Polle Hisnea to Laide wem torpedoed in the Channel near Gravesend amid a leaking condition. The steamer Blieimeket, en route from daa Mata to Leonden, was torpedoed. She reached Southampton Saturday. Passenger arrivals by the liner Lapland report that while in the Prieh Sea German submarines fired torpedoes. a British destroyer opened fire, and the steamer Know afk sunk.
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Hymdfontlanini
Polle Hisnea
Laide Wem
Gravesend
Blieimeket
Boon
Daa Mata
Leonden
Wea
NEW
Cvorik
Saterday
Joer Lapland
Admiralty reports merchant ships captured and tonnage details
The Admiralty states that twelve vessels were captured or deemed by cruisers and reported as seized, adding to a total tonnage of 242 776 tons. The war effort and loss implications are noted in the brief, with emphasis on merchant shipping and maritime disruption.
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London
Satoriay
Fa Brities
Veeeela Hive
Cummng Cruieers
Aod
Fate of Karlsruhe Adrift in the West
The Admiralty states there is reason to believe the Karlsruhe ran aground in the West while attempting to dig out the Iaginnitie near November. The crew reportedly tasted salt at Reetrond, while Lier ii ig Lee is noted as present.
Billiards match result Gray v Stevenson
Fragmentary note shows a billiards match between Gray and Stevenson on a Saturday. The readable parts indicate a Georee in the ee match and names TH and Stevenson, but the full outcome and details are unclear.
Melbourne Markets Report from The Australian Mercantile Firm
A March 7 market report notes strong attendance and active bidding at the salon for sheepskins and hides, with buyers favoring Mr. Unmackers' descriptions. A London telegraph quotes higher market rates. Hides, tallow, and pipe casings show weakness in heavy weights, while light hides and dam descriptions remain in demand at prior prices.
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Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Company Limited
London
Yraterday
Purported Patent Remedy Advert By Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Fragmented OCR recalls a mother and child remedy advertisement claiming Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure dermatitis, rashes, itching, and skin complaints with free samples by post. It mentions various unrelated names and a craftsman in Hamilton alongside advertising text.
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Balby'e
Arkdrese BK. Towns & Co
Sydney
Saxo-Tonte Pilla Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Saxo-Tonte Pilla as a trusted remedy for liver and stomach complaints, claiming ordinary medicines weaken digestion and noting the product cleanses without purging. It emphasizes beauty and vitality, stating the pills restore rosy cheeks and health, with prices listed as 2/.2.
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