Horrors of the War Reported From Belgian Front
Edward Price Bell reports on Belgian towns like Belle and Termonde as German troops burn homes and massacre civilians. McKenzie’s accounts describe women and children harmed, graves found before kitchens, and galleries looted as Belgium endures terror and winter hardship.
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Chicago News
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Belgium
F. A. McKenzie
London Weekly Times
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France
Mel Kenzle
Bellum
Germany
Holland
Belle
Ghent
Tnere
Termonde
French Socialists Define War For Human Liberty
In Bordeaux La France quotes two Socialists arguing internationalism without suppressing national ties. They contend Germany’s victory would shape future orders and stress war as a test of liberty against tyranny.
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la France
Socialist
Germany
Seed grading prompts spark debate on quality and value
A local board discusses seed grading standards amid concerns that minimal cost seeds compromise crop yields. Farmers and researchers weigh benefits of thorough testing versus rapid planting. Officials promise clearer guidelines and future reviews.
Assisting the Cabbages Advise Salt Water Wetting
A brief tip notes sprinkling salt and water on cabbage heads to help firm them and slow worms. The guidance suggests this method during harvest or storage to keep cabbages from wilting and to deter pests.
Garman Schoolboys at Front Reported in London Telegraph
A Bor deaut dispatch to the Exchance Telegraph states that boys under eighteen are said to be fighting in the fifteen years and nine months. The note claims all pupils over fifteen have been mobilized and placed in various regiments.
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London
Exchance Telegraph Company
Bordeaut
Newspaper venders face execution under Brussels lockdown
London report quotes the German military governor of Brussels as threatening to shoot all newspaper sellers or anyone in possession of Belgian or English papers. German and pro German papers are allowed. others are restricted.
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London
Brussels
Exchange Telegraph
Ostend
Europe’s fate hinges on freedoms and persistence
The speech frames the war as a struggle beyond national independence, linking victory to the rise of republics in Bohemia Austria and Hungary. It argues a French triumph would end European militarism and open roads to progress, with defense serving as humanity’s barricade.
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Hee
Europe
France
Bohemia
Austria
Hungary
Transplanting Machines Dominate Market At Proper Use
Several excellent transplanting machines on the market do the work as well as or better than hand labor. They excel in dry weather as a little water applied at planting aids root setting. Burn all field refuse where cerus smut is prevalent.
Furious Fighting in North France Stalemate Persists
Allied French and British forces clash with German troops in northern France amid uncertain official reports from London Paris Berlin. German statements deny advances while Russian reports claim Austro-Hungarian Preemyal forts are under siege and retreat toward the Carpathians.
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the Aisne
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Preemysl
Galicia
Carpathians
Hungary
Austrians Flee London Area As Russian Forces Press
A dispatch from Petrograd via Exchange Telegraph reports a large Austrian column retreating toward Sanok from Przemyśl after shelling from heights by Russian artillery. The Rome correspondent notes Russians approach Praemysl from the southwest forcing Austrian garrison into eastern forts where final resistance is being prepared.
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Exchange
Petrograd
Sonox
Sanok
Przemys
Galacis
Ciy
Pron Galace
Vienna
Rome
Exchange Telegraph
Grodek
Praemysl
Bombs Dropped on Paris Leaves Woman and Child Wounded
Paris reports show four bombs struck near the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero while crowds enjoyed autumn weather. A man and his daughter were hit by debris. the American embassy area faced proximity damage as a German flag fluttered. Meanwhile a Kaiser Wilhelm cruiser affair and a claim about the German emperor’s location are noted in dispatches.
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Seine
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Avenue du Trocadero
Rue de Chaillot
Myron T. Hedrick
Bordeaux
Cholera Confirmed Among Vienna Wounded Soldiers
A Vienna dispatch reports that bacteriologists confirm Asiatic cholera among about 70 000 wounded in Vienna hospitals. The Rome exchange telegraph cites the Vienna message for the confirmation.
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London
Rome
Exchange
Vienna
Allies Make Some Gains In Battle Front News
The French official communiqué says no change since the last report while describing eight days of fighting along the Aisne. It notes battles of the Aisne and Marne with French offensive start and Manchurian-like assault and heavy artillery. In Cracow German troops seize control as Austrian civil government flees, Polish leaders exit, rail traffic to Baltic ports halted amid rumors of a Russian attack.
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Berlin
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Elbing
Stettin
Baltic
Standstill in major WWI battle as German staff reports no decisive action
German general staff says on the right wing beyond the Oise the battle has halted while flanking maneuvers fail. East of the Argonne German forces advance with heavy artillery shelling Verdun forts and related positions as London reports persistent but undecisive fighting along the Aisne and Franco German border fronts.
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Count von Bernstorff
United States
Sayville
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Oise
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Argonne
Vareness
Meuse
Four Die on Revenue Cutter Tahoma After Reef Loss
Seattle reports say four men perished in the fire room when the revenue cutter Tahoma struck a reef in the Rat Island group of the Aleutians and sank. Mont De Marsan lists German wounded including Lieut. George von Miebberstein, nephew of the late Maron Marschall von Bieberstein, former German ambassador to Great Britain.
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Wash
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Aleutian Islands
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Maron Marschall von Bieberstein
Great Britain
Poincare Urges Humane Care for German Wounded
President Poincare calls for humane treatment of German wounded. A Bordeaux correspondent reports 60 German wounded at the Bordeaux High School hospital in charge of Dr Melvile Wastermann and a Bordeaux doctor, aided by a Dresden surgeon. The patients, housed in classrooms overlooking a sunny garden, endure wounds with resignation, often more troubled by homesickness than pain.
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Melvile Wastermann
San Francisco
Dresden
Corden
Only hard siege will win London claims in Paris battle
The Daily News correspondent reports from outside Paris that the fighting is beyond description yet suggests allied progress from Peronn to Verdun. Germans retreat due to strong positions, and observers say only a hard siege will force a decisive breakthrough.
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H. M. Tomlinson
Daily News
Telegraphime
Paris
Peronn
Verdus
Copenhagen dispatch notes 30 warships near Anholt island
A Copenhagen dispatch reports a fishing fleet arriving at Falkenberg Sweden encountered a nearby fleet of 30 warships. The ships were sighted off Anholt a Danish island in the Kattegat region.
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Copenhagen
Standard
Falkenberg
Sweden
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Kattegat
Typhoid Strikes Germans Near Antwerp
An epidemic of typhoid fever is reported among the German community near Antwerp with a large number of cases. Authorities urge caution and medical oversight as the outbreak unfolds.
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Antwerp
Italian Deputy Seeks War Cannon Delay Reason
Signor Monti Guarnieri deputy from Pesaro has asked the war minister to explain delays in cannon manufacture ordered from Italian firms. The inquiry, urged by protest not being in session, risks unease without an official reply. London reports a Baltic clash per Paris message: a Russian cruiser sinks a German cruiser and two torpedo boats.
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Signor Monti Guarnieri
Pesaro
London
Paris
Central News
Baltic
Lieut Gen Von Busse Killed in Action
Berlin reports the death of Lieut Gen Von Busse in action on September. The war office notes that by now about 24 000 persons have been decorated with the Iron Cross for valor.
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Berlin
German Diplomat Killed by Japs Report
A dispatch from Peking notes a German diplomat at the Japanese legation, Baron von Elsen, killed during the war. It also reports that about 5,000 German wounded have passed Liege en route to Germany in the past days.
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Baron von Elsen
Maestricht de Telegrant
Liege
Germany
Fierce Front Battles Across Somme Front Deepens War Strain
Reports from the Somme front describe two weeks of intense fighting as German and Allied forces clash near Hoyers Somme and Olee. French and Russian actions are noted with minor gains and strategic movements, while the Netherlands declares martial law to curb contraband exports to Germany and Britain enforces anti contraband controls. Prince Oscar, fifth son of the German emperor, withdraws from his regiment due to a heart condition.
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Olee
France
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Meuse
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Suwalki
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Oscar
Berlin
Imminent East Prussia Battle Reportedly Near
A Petrograd dispatch quoted in the Daily Chronicle says a decisive clash nears on East Prussia borders. Germany amasses corps and reserves, with about five more corps arriving and a secondary force on the Alisch line to cover the German right. An estimated 000,000 troops are gathered amid Austrian defeats.
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Daily Chronicle
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Kenenkampf
Ladin
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Memel
Alisch
German Colonies Captured at Coco Beach by Surprise
The French gunboat Surprise seized Coco Beach in West Africa after landing marines to dislodge German troops. The vessel, 650 tons unarmored, reportedly sank two German auxiliary ships, the Rhips and the Italo, in the action. Victor Augagneur announced the capture at a cabinet meeting calling it a brilliant exploit.
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Rumor of Romanian Army Corps Move to Austrian Front
A Bucharest dispatch in Novoe Vremya claims the first Romanian army corps has been ordered toward the Austrian frontier. The report notes it as a rumor and cites no official confirmation.
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Bucharest
Novoe Vremya
Kaiser's Son Sam Suffering Heart Trouble
Prince Oscar, fifth son of the emperor, is reported to have a heart affection from field exertions. He has left his regiment and is under medical care at Mets.
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Prince Oscar
Emperor
Mets
Holland Declares Martial Law in Eastern Provinces
Paris dispatch reports that Holland has declared martial law in the eastern provinces as authorities tighten control amid unrest. The Havas summary cites Amsterdam sources noting emergency measures affecting Petriegs Ra and surrounding areas.
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Paris
Havas
Amsterdam
Petriegs Ra
Germans Pass Through Aix-la-Chapelle in Large Train Movements
London dispatch reports 18 train loads of wounded Germans moved from France to Aix-la-Chapelle, indicating a sizable transfer of casualties during ongoing conflict.
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Central News
Aix-la-Chapelle
France
Marley Receives Life Sentence in Double Slaying Case
Bumner E J Marley plantation manager was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in the Sumner drug store killings of T Y Wyllie and Zack Denton on March 15, 1913. An appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court will follow after overruled motions for a new trial.
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Marley
Smith-Murphy
Denton
Wylie
Renovation Turbulence and City Hall Plans Unveiled
The state capitol renovation continues with heavy contractor activity and disarray in offices. H. K. Hardy leads workers scraping, sanding, and electrical floor work, foreseen to finish in four to five weeks. Hancock & McArthur secure the city hall contract at 55 000 dollars, plumbing and wiring extra, total topping 100 000. Two inches of rain cause farm damage as L N rail lines report slight June decrease in Mississippi operations. Justice Begg remains overseeing Supreme Court records amid capital duties.
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H. K. Hardy
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Hancock & McArthur of
Meridian
Winona Merchants Tour County to Strengthen Ties
Winona business men conducted a two day county tour visiting Poplar Creek Huntville Sibleton Kil michael Lodi Alva and Minerva. Ten cars carried advertising material to promote Winona and support farmers. They aim to renew county ties and show the merchants will back farmers in times of need. The trip boosted mutual understanding despite poor roads.
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Poplar Creek
Hunteville
Sibleton
Kilmichael
Stewart
Williams Springs
Lodi
Alva
Minerva
Accus
Aethey
Senator Walter Price Dies At Macon Leader Of Early State Politics
Hon Walter Price prominent planter and former 190% state senator from Noxubee county died at his Macon home. He leaves widow Bettie Dimon Price and two children Edward Price of Lewisburg Tenn and Mary Price of Macon. Born in the county in 1454 he was a top force in the area and helped lead anti-Vardaman forces in 1910. The senate later unanimously commended his fidelity to duty. Yazoo City reports broad soil improvement and winter crop planting efforts have begun with enthusiasm.
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Walter Price
Noxubee County
Bettie Dimon Price
Edward Price
Lewisburg
Tenn
Mary Price
Senator Price
Ths
Senate
Magnolia men injured in farm machinery accident
Manager Eugene P Alimand was injured when entangled in a Hillside farm shredder while filling a silo. He sustained a fractured rib before the engine was stopped.
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Eugene P. Alimand
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