Ghent Falls to German Forces After Desperate Fight
London dispatch reports Ghent under German occupation after near two day battle around Melle. Wounded and refugees fill silent streets as retreat orders go out. American vice-consul Van Hee aids transport of six wounded to safety while Red Cross nurses stay at the hotel to care for the injured.
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London
Chronicle
Marin Donohue
Belgium
Ghent
Sun- Gay
Melle
Bruges
Osten
Hotel de Poste
Staf
Red Crosse
Hestian Red Cross Society
Mile Baekdemaker
Mr. van Hee
Brussels
van Hee
Ostend
Horrors of Antwerp Shelling Recounted by Consul
London. Henry Diederich, the United States consul at Antwerp, described fleeing with his family as bombardment began. He recounted shells whistling, buildings collapsing, and the Home for Old Folks being hit, then crossing the Scheldt to Ghent amid smoke and burning towns.
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London
Henry Diederich
United States
Antwerp
Daily Chronicle
Scheldt
Ghent
Ohent
Vilvorde
Paris
Holland
Treeta
Trio of Frenchmen Open Fire in Trenches
Three French soldiers rushed the German trench, turned their guns on the defenders, and opened fire after which French artillerymen aboard the nearby guns began firing. The exchange left German positions silent as the action unfolded.
Jews Serve as Officers in German Army Says Rome
Report from Rome indicates Jews have joined the German army since the war began. Officials state there is no law prohibiting Jewish entry and claim over 150 Jewish officers are in service, signaling growing integration amid conflict.
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Rome
Hervtofora
G48
War costs Britain fifty five pounds per second
Sidney Webb, noted political economist and principal founder, said the war is costing the country £11 per second or $55. He spoke during a lecture at the School of Economics and Political Science where he served as principal founder.
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Britain
London
Sidney Webb
School of Economics
Po Utical Selenes
Blanket as army overcoat amid blanket shortage
Army authorities adopt an American idea to craft overcoats from blankets for British troops on the continent. A central slit forms the head opening and loops at the ends create a cube shape. the belt may be worn outside.
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Continent
Russia's Flag Described by Russian Officer
A Russian officer writes to the Telegraph clarifying flag usage. He states the imperial standard is yellow with a double eagle, the naval ensign is white with a blue St Andrew's cross used by the Navy only, and the ordinary flag is white blue and red horizontal stripes for civilians to show support of Russia.
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Russia
London
Telegraph
Vienna Makes Some Changes
Vienna implements adjustments in the sports terms and terms of engagement. The report notes edits to rules and phrasing affecting English terms used in Vienna's athletic contexts.
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Vienna
My eyesight faded and I fear my days of usefulness are over
The speaker reflects on aging and loss of sight, saying the Lord has made their eyes poor and they can no longer serve in the church or outside in life. They express resignation that their days of usefulness are finished.
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Bruddren
Cure of Child Eruption with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Ira Cogswell reports a case of itching burning eruption around hair causing distress and sleep issues. After trying liniments with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples then full purchases. By the fourth or fifth bath redness and itching subsided and within three weeks all sores healed with no scars.
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Ira Cogswell
Nurse Follows Doctor Advice Amid Personal Strife
An aged, disjointed note recounts a nurse heeding medical guidance while facing displacement and hardship. It mentions a 16 year old girl, a move to live with an elder relative, and a doctor who has been a fixture in the home for 18 years. The text hints at ongoing life events and health concerns without clear chronology.
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Hauses
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