Mexican Bandits Slay Three Americans in Chihuahua Ambush
Three Mormon company men Carl Bek 10 W Hisaeg and Sam West were killed when Mexican bandits led by Mocho Martines ambushed their wagon near Choonats pest in western Chihuahua while en route to Look ranch with supplies. Bishop commanded defense then died. the boy fought for three hours before dying.
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Fi Paso
Carl Bek
W. Hisaeg
Sam West
Choonats Pest
Chihuahua
Canay Grandes
B. Bek
San Jaidera
Mocho Martines
Mel Womer
Col Oolea
Mexico
Look Ranch
Pearson
Cumbre Tunnel
Chocolate Pass
Bishop
San Isidoro
West
Call for Relief for Belgians in War Distress
The Belgian relief committee in New York issued a Sunday appeal to Americans for food and money to aid homeless and starving Belgians. In cooperation with the Rockefeller Foundation, rapid dispatch of full cargoes to Belgium is planned as US goods are imported to meet urgent famine needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belgian Relief Committee
Rockefeller Foundation
Belgium
America
London
British Losses Heavy In France Casualty List Tally
London reports a tabulated casualty list for British expeditionary force officers in France between October 20 and October 37. The tally shows 1508 officers killed wounded or missing, with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers suffering seven killed wounded or missing and the Royal Field Artillery reporting ten wounded officers.
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London
France
Royal Welsh Fusiliars
Royal Field Artillery
UNCLE GAM TAKES CHARGE IN HAWAII CRISIS
The German warship Gelar and the North German Lloyds schooner Locksun, recently arrived in Honolulu, are under guard by U S officials pending end of hostilities. Authorities described the vessels as naval leaders and will detain them per instructions from Washington. Meanwhile Montana cities urge Washington to protest British interference with American copper shipments to neutral buyers.
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Honolulu
Gelar
Locksun
United
Woeatington
Butte
Mont
Organlea
Anaconda
Ilelena
Missoula
State Department
Washington
Ounirea
Farmers Suffer Huge Losses From Cotton Market Woes
A text fragment notes severe financial damage to cotton growers this year. The report cites a loss near 455 million dollars attributed to crop failures and market pressures. Names and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
New President Installed Amid Turmoil In Port Gerin
Unclear dispatch reports a new president taking office in Port Gerin amid political unrest. A powerful earthquake rattled the region, causing damage and prompting emergency responses while authorities urged calm.
Germans Begin to Yield Ground in World War I Battlefront
The French, British and Belgian forces claim ground advances around Ypres and the Vrekny plateau northeast of Bolasons as Allied offensives continue. Russian forces report gains against Austrians in Galicia and Poland with heavy losses and 200 cannons captured. The German press half admits French gains near Soupir and Sapignaul while noting Meuse village St Remy captured.
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Ide
Belgium
France
Ypres
Bolasons
Alea
Vrekny
Nido
Poland
Galicia
Ban River
Cracow
Galleia
Thorn
East Prussia
Wart Kitchner
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Earl Kirchner
Themy
Breslau
Germany
Pot
Black Sea
Voyon
Vailly
Chavonne
Soupir
Sapignaul
Rem
Meuse
Carpathians
Thun
Petrograd
Vienna
Aiready
Slovads
Indian Troops Occupy Fao Port Amid Turmoil
The admiralty reports that Indian troops landed a naval force at Fao port, occupying the Asiatic Taluk tributary area near the Saat El Arat river mouth. A sloop Odin led the detachment after Turkish resistance, signaling a major action in the Gulf region with strategic riverine links.
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Persian Gulf
London
Admiralty
Fao
Saat el Arat
Parsingen
Odin
Ben
Pao
Ireland and Canada warn of embargo impact on wartime trade
Reports from Washington and Ottawa indicate warnings of German and British naval actions. Canada announces embargo steps affecting exports and shipments to wartime allies, while Ireland concerns focus on trade routes and interception risks amid escalating hostilities.
German Fortress Taingtau Surrenders To Allied Forces
Taingtau falls after a three month defense as Japanese and British troops force the surrender. The garrison of about 7 000 men, mostly reservists, held out at sea and land attacks before capitulating. The loss ends German possession on the Asiatic mainland and its last outpost outside Europe.
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Tokio
Taingtau
Shan Tung
China
Europe
Telugtau
Germany
Holy War Across Mohammedan World Quiets Turkish Enemies
London reports Sheik-ul-Islam calls for a holy war against Turkish foes. Proclamations warn Muslims under British rule to stay loyal as martial law spreads in Egypt and India. Afghan forces and Afghan frontier reports indicate Muslim mobilization amid broader war tensions.
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London
Turkey
Egypt
India
Great Britain
Nixam
Hyderabad
Afghanistan
Constantinople
Berelin
Ameer
Mia
England
Adolphe Max refuses to yield Brussels to captors
Adolphe Maxie a brash mayor of Brussels stood firm against German forces occupying the city, resisting pressure and refusing to surrender. His resolve and defiant stance marked a bold stand for local authority amid invasion.
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Adolphe Max Adolphe
Maxie
Brussels
Bandaged Finge Mark Churka Trail
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about Bandaged and Trail references, mentions of France Nepal and war imagery, unclear events or names, no cohesive story or identifiable facts. Unable to determine a single coherent news item or outcome from the readable content.
Fragmentary readers note on Gurkha purchases and customs
A garbled passage discusses the Gurkha preference for buying something and their customs. It mentions Eritieh, India, and religious practice, with unclear actions and references to weapons, volunteers, and preachings, all presented in a fractured historical snippet.
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India
Result of Recent Election Reshapes Congress Across Nation
Washington reports Democrats gain a clear House majority with 229 to 196 seats plus one Independent and one Progressive. Senate results: Democrats 56, Republicans 39, Progressive 1. California votes to end statewide prohibition. Arizona votes dry. North Dakota defeats woman suffrage. Rhode Island loses third party status. Republicans and Democrats remain the only parties nominating through caucus.
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Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Tirty
House
Senate
Charles Curtis
United States Senate
Joseph L. Linstow
Kansas
Curtis
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illnois
Rogers
Sullivan
California
Arizona
Charles $. Thomas
Demock
Hubert Work
Colorado
Bolen Penrose
Pennsylvania
Svery
Oregon
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Montana Boxing Law Defeated by Voters in Referendum
In Sutto Montana legalized boxing effort ends as ministerial associations backed a referendum to repeal the 2012 Kiley boxing law. Returns show voters defeated the sport by a few hundred votes.
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Sutto
Mont
Montana
Oregon Honore Woman In Portland Election Scene
A fragmented report notes Oregon figures including Marisa Towne and Gret Hamre in Portland politics with mentions of Dengen legislature and a Democratic leader in the lower house. The text is unclear on exact roles or dates but indicates recognition and election figures.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Marisa Towne
Jackson County
Gret Hamre
Dengen
Sheene
Wevaday
Hhe
Lower Bowes
Financing the War Lugdom Adaption Sere Issued
Debris from an issued war financing notice mentions an 8 dollar advance amid a period of wartime lending. The fragment references a provincial or provincial-administrative document and local issuance.
Villa Imprison President-Elect Gutierrez In Mexico
New York dispatch reports General Gutierrez, elected president by the Aguas Calientes convention, has been imprisoned by General Villa. A telegram from General Carranza, relayed by the Mexican information bureau, says Gutierrez refused Villa dictates and was confined for not following Villa leadership. The note questions the convention's legitimacy and its aim to place a dominated provisional president.
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New York
Eulalio Gutters Fer
Maxco
Aguas Calientes
Francisco Villa
Bestione Carmine
Mexican Bureau of Information
Gutierres
Carranea
Gutierrez
Villa
Villa Mique
Villaistas
Rence Honaries
Mexico
Gutefrex
Montreal Professor Mines Found Dead in Lab Incident
McGill physiology professor R Mines died during self experiments on heart action and respiration. Principal William Peterson cites possible misfunction of lab apparatus as the probable cause, with the exact death reason still unknown.
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Montreal
R. Mines
McGill University
India
William Peterson
Mines
Belgium Calls All to Colors in Belgium London
The Belgian government issues a universal call to serve for all nationals under 45 who were civil guards, with a warning that those not enlisting voluntarily may be commandeered. Unmarried Belgians between 18 and 80 who refuse volunteering may be drafted into regular service.
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London
San Francisco Quake Ringed City with Weak Tremor Report
A brief San Francisco tremor struck after a week of clear weather. Doors swung in downtown buildings and the quake was felt across the transbay area to Alameda and Berkeley with no reported damage.
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An Francisco
Cal
Dundas
Transbay
Qube Land
Alameda
Berkeley
Thee
Peninsula
Japanese Emperor Yushihito Sends Gratitude to Allied Forces
Tokyo report states Emperor Yushihito and Ke press Sadiko sent messages of appreciation to allied forces that participated in operations leading to Telag Tau's fall. The emperor expressed gratitude for the faithful discharge of duties by officers and men of the army and navy.
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Tokio
Yushihito
Kepress Sadiko
Telag Tau
German Casualty Figures Show Large Wounded Recalled
The weekly German casualty report indicates about 57 400 total casualties as of Saturday with most wounded returning to duty delayed. a large proportion remain unable for duty.
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Berlin
Uist
Wonders to Renew AnthGalean Fight
In the wake of a heavy loss in Canarmla, Wonders announced Saturday they would attempt to renew the Se Wa bout with renewed resolve and beliot ho wi.
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Angeles
Canarmla
Wonders
Burial services for Vee held at family plot
The text reports private funeral rites conducted at the home of a relative for Vee. Attendees included close family members and a small gathering. The ceremony took place in the family plot at a cemetery in Grew woud Camueken.
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New York
Vee
Augustus House
Grewwoud
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