European War Highlights From A Year Ago This Week
A roundup of October 18 1914 fighting across Europe notes Germans repelled near Yser and St Die, Austrians driven back at the San, Serbians routing Austrians on the Save and Drina, British ships aiding in repelling German advances, and multiple battles along the Yser Arras Meuse lines with several ships sunk or damaged.
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Courtrai
River San
Save
Drina
London
Poincare
Lille
Yser
Arras-Roye
Meuse
Bruges
Przemysi
Strya
Stica
Prekiet
Marianne
Jaluit
British and Allied Forces Engage on Western Front and Off Belgian Coast
On October 21, 1914 British monitors bombarded the German right wing along the Belgian coast while Allied troops repulsed German assaults at Nieuport Dixmude and La Bas see. Heavy Yser fighting followed as Russians defeated German Austrians in northern Poland and stalled Austrians at the San. Serbians repelled Austrian attacks in Bosnia with Cattaro bombarded again. German cruiser Emden sank five British steamships in the Indian Ocean. Unnaturalized German and Austrian residents of military age in England were ordered into detention camps.
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Belgian
Nieuport
Dixmude
la Bassee
Yser
Poland
San
Bosnia
Cattaro
Emden
Indian Ocean
England
French and German Front Updates from October 22 1914
On October 22 1914 France retook Altkirch while Moltke retired for health reasons. Russians defeated Germans near Warsaw captured many Austrians and some guns in Galicia and pursued the Austrians along the Vistula. German positions along the Belgian coast were bombarded by French and British ships. The British cruiser Carmania was damaged. The American relief committee sent 50 dollars to Belgian relief. German right wing reinforced gained ground at La Bassee and heavy fighting occurred along Ghent Bruges and Roulers. Germans moved fortified lines to the Warthe River while Austrians reoccupied Czernowitz and claimed forts near Sambor. German aviators bombed Warsaw and woman spies were executed in Germany.
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Nieuport
Dixmude
Ostend
Lille
Warsaw
Przemysl
Sarajevo
Tsingtau
Takachiho
Kiaochow
Adriatic
Holland
London
Belgium
Altkirch
Helmuth von Moltke
Galicia
Belgian
Carmania
la Bassee
Ghent-Bruges
They Always Do and The Life Insurance Joke
A witty dialogue about concern for a son’s future and life insurance. A dyspeptic character jokes that fullness after meals is what the healthy eater eats for. The humor contrasts health and risk with a light take on policy needs.
Unclear fragment raises coin inquiry questions
The text presents a disjointed local fragment about coin inquiries. It mentions confusion over the number 80 and a man discussing coin tales, reflecting scattered conversations rather than a coherent report.
Wilson reveals vast defense plan and billion-dollar army navy needs
President Wilson will address the Manhattan Club in New York about a national defense program that could total 842 million dollars over six years. The plan calls for a navy expansion to 500 million, army reserves and modernization totaling about 156 million, plus coast defenses and continental army growth, forming a strong forward defense by 1925.
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Washington
Navy
Wilson
New York
Manhattan Club
War and Navy Departments
Army
Continental Army
Atlantic
Pacific
Sumarines
United States Extends Recognition to Carranza Government
Washington reports formal renewal of relations with Mexico after a 2 year 8 month gap. Secretary Lansing and Pan American ambassadors from Brazil Chile Argentina and ministers from Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala signed recognition letters to General Venustiano Carranza conveyed by Eliseo Arredondo.
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Carranza
Washington
United States
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Lansing
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Mercan Aaffirs
Eliseo Arredondo
Mayor C B Momman of Roanoke Dies After Operation
Roanoke Virginia mayor C B Momman died at a local hospital following an operation. The obituary notes his service to the city and his public tenure.
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Roanoke
C. B. Momman
First Suit Under Clayton Law Initiated in St Louis
In St Louis the first major action under the Clayton Antitrust Act was filed in Federal District Court against United Shoe Machinery Company. The petition seeks temporary and permanent injunctions to halt alleged practices that lessen competition and tend toward monopoly. Judge Dyer granted a temporary injunction and set October 27 for the hearing.
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St. Louis
Federal District Court
United Shoe Machinery Company
Dyer
France Declares War on Bulgaria As Balkan War Expands
London reports France has declared war on Bulgaria effective at 6 am October 16 after British action the previous night. French troops in Macedonia clash with 40,000 Bulgarians as Anglo-French forces move from Saloniki to assist Serbia amid Austro German pressure on the Save Danube. Italy’s Balkan role remains minimal though Italian forces on the Austrian front gain momentum with a bold storming of Pregasina.
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London
France
Bulgaria
Athens
Macedonia
Saloniki
Malta
Mediterranean
Save- Danube
Pregasina
Fire at Mutual Film offices kills three women in Atlanta
A blaze in the Mutual Film Corporation offices on the second floor of an Atlanta building killed three women, Miss Clara Westrook Miss Lottie Hamm and Mrs Lucille Davis, and seriously burned Miss Beulah Yoos. Several other employees were injured from flames and jumping to escape. Explosion of an electric fuse is believed to have started the fire. Great Britain needs 3 000 000 men by next spring says Brig Gen Eric Swayne as Germany remains large in numbers.
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Atlanta
Mutual Film Corporation
Clara Westrook
Lottie Hamm
Lucille Davis
Beulah Yoos
Great Britain
London
Great Briain
Eric Swayne
Northern Command
Hull
Swayne
Germany
Coroner's Inquest Held Under Military Guard in Charleston
Governor Manning ordered military protection for a coroner's inquest in Charleston and disarmed all attendees. Solicitor W H Cobb of the fifth circuit and Solicitor William H Grimball represented the state per the governor's instructions.
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Columbia
S. C
Charleston
W. H. Cobb
Fifth Circuit
William H. Grimball
Five Die in Third Avenue Tenement Fire on Upper East Side
Five persons burned to death and three injured in a five story tenement fire on New York's Upper East Side. Police and firemen rescued the injured and eight families. Victims include Julia Wenz and her daughters aged 13 and 15 and Annette Grochal with her four year old son.
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New York
Third Avenue
Upper East Side
Julia Wenz
Annette Grochal
Wenz
Passenger Car Plunges Through Bridge at Fancy Creek
In Randolph Kansas a Union Pacific motor train passenger car fell through a bridge into Fancy Creek. Eighteen feared dead and at least sixteen more believed trapped in the muddy water filled car. Ten bodies recovered. most deaths due to drowning. Of 65 occupants, four escaped unharmed. many victims are young women school teachers.
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Randolph
Kas
Union Pacific
Fancy Creek
Here
Germans Try 10 Leave Country From Norfolk Navy Yard
Several German auxiliary cruiser sailors interned at the Norfolk Navy Yard attempted to board Dutch freighters Mennikendam and Maartensdijk bound for Rotterdam. One man was arrested aboard Maartensdijk. officials vow stricter shore liberty curbs after six Wilhelm crewmen recently disappeared.
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Newport News
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Prinz Hiel Friedrich
Norfolk Navy Yard
Mennikendam
Maartensdijk
Rotterdam
Navy Yard
Hamilton
McAdoo urges government owned merchant marine plan
William G. McAdoo argues for a $40 000 000 to $50 000 000 merchant fleet to serve as a naval auxiliary in war and to be run by a commission including the secretary of commerce and the secretary of the navy. He says it would boost peace time trade and prove profitable operations under American registry. General Carranza arrives in Monterey to begin a northern Mexico tour with officials.
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McAdoo
Kansas City
United States
William G. McAdoo
Treasury
Kansas City Commercial Club
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Navy
George A Gregory Dies In Savannah Newspaper Editor
George A. Gregory managing editor of The Savannah Morning News died here after several weeks illness.
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George A. Gregory
Savannah
The
Savannah Morning News
Woman Sues Cunard Over Lusitania Sinking Damages
Mrs. Sarah Lund of Chicago sues Cunard Steamship Co for 40000 damages claiming a conspiracy between Dudley Field Malone port collector New York and Capt A T Turner Lusitania master led to explosives in the hold. She says she was deceived into taking passage and her husband and father drowned when the ship sank.
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Cunard Company
Chicago
Dudley Field Malone
New York
A. T. Turner
Sarah Lund
Cunard Steamship Company, Limited
Indictment of Max Lynar Loudon in Bigamy Case
Investigation links Max Lynar Loudon alias Count Max Lynar to alleged dual identity and secret agent roles for German and Austrian governments. Authorities focus on a June July inquiry into confidential work and reports that fortification plans for New York harbor were sent.
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Lamar
New York
Max.Lynar
Count
Max Lynar Loudon
United States
Lynar
Neew York Harbor
Federal treasuries face record peace-time demands
The administration presents the largest peace-time expenditure estimate, about 1.24 billion dollars, for the next fiscal year. Defense rises by roughly 150 million, with costs from the European war. Revenue measures and bond issuance are planned to cover the deficit, with state and foreign service costs adding about 1.3 million for the state department.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Wilson
State
War
Navy
Congress
Army
McAdoo
State Department
No Change in Cotton Bill Seen by Lever and Exchange
Mr Lever expects the Supreme Court to sustain the cotton futures act as debated in New York. The New York Cotton Exchange board says no changes to by laws or rules will affect existing contracts. London mass meeting urges reprisals against Germany with bombing of sleeping towns. speakers include Lord Willoughby de Broke and William Joynson-Hicks.
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Lever
Supreme Court
House
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Board of Managers of
the Exchange
Board of Managers
Exchange
Hough
Germany
London
Cannon Street
Financial District
Lord Willoughby de Broke
William Joynson-Hicks
Submarines Reach Honolulu After Pacific Voyage
Submarines K-3 K-4 K-7 and K arrive in Honolulu from San Francisco October 3 escorted by the cruiser Maryland the collier Nanshan the tug Iriquois and the destroyer Lawrence. Also Norfolk report German warrant officers from the Wilhelm still missing after week up Chesapeake Bay. Martha Washington will returned will restored custody Fairfax county Virginia remains with court.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
United States
Maryland
Lawrence
Martha Washington
Richmond
Henry .C. Stuart
Virginia
Martha
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Fairfax County
Fairfax Board of Supervisors
Court House
Stuart
Gemoral Pollard
Variety of quirky claims and social curiosities from a bygone era
A collection of cheeky notes and odd observations spans marriages proposals biblical figures and politics. It jokes about a speeded up engagement in California actress life a bachelor tax in Germany and age records in Mexico while lampooning Shakespeare and src societal mores with light satire and wry tone.
Weather Signs and Thick Husks Forecast Winter
A weather sharp says thick corn husks indicate a long cold winter. His neighbor counters with a more convincing sign, noting the thin lining on the neighbor’s winter overcoat.
Plain talk on habit and effort tongues in Boston
A brief, humorous Boston Transcript aside notes that some men blame cigarettes for their failings while others accept responsibility. The quip contrasts plain cooking with party living, suggesting personal choices influence success.
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Alsace
River Yser
St. Die
Army and Navy
Batts
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
New England
Robert L. Battis
William Rockefeller
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Edward D. Robbins
Little
Serbia
Balkan
Monterey
Tampico
Norflok
Chesapeake Bay
Beatty
Navy Department
Thierfelder
Kronprinz
California
Nosh
Adam
Mrs. Noah
Paul
Pennsylvania
Bill Shakespeare
Boston Transcript
Doan
South Carolina
Doas
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Yager
Mr. Jon
E. Baum
Witty Hawk
N.C
Rossevete
Gilbert Bros. & Co., Inc
Baltimore
Brame
iuAe Medicine CO
H. Wilkeesboro
H.C
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Drageiss
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