Pheasants Warn Of Zeppelin Raid In London Skies
New York travelers recount a night raid on London on October 13 near the country hotel about fifty miles from the city. Cock pheasants alerted owners to approaching Zeppelins as sounds and sighting preceded the attack. Other passengers described the raid, while relief workers and notable figures provided details of the events and aftermath. A Denver doctor drowns while duck boating at Barr Lake. another club member also perishes in the accident.
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Zeppelies
T. C. Jones
Liverpool
Ukthr
London
Molor
Germanz
Mes. Jones
Waldo A. Rosa
Denver
HC. Hivers
Barr Lake
Stapford Deno
Hunting Club
Br. Riveys
Execution of Edith Cavell Deliberations and War Verdicts
A German official rejects mercy for Edith Cavell, arguing wartime necessity. He contends the court correctly convicted Cavell and co-defendants, asserting that betraying the fatherland merits the death penalty during war. He condemns leniency as a danger to army safety and public order. He notes allied propaganda aims to distort the case.
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the Hague
London
Alfred F. MM. Linmermann
Edith Cavel
Tie
la Fart
Iowa
Jacoby
Fritteh
Teast
Rene Po
Alngis Perrony
Helglua
Man Carell
Justin
Howeser
Uphoria
Toracapo
Unclear OCR fragment from Troy incident mixed names and events
Incomplete excerpt mentions a fire sister, BrolL Wit Mam Bioldt of Troy Michigan, a bow band and father, and a person named Bloidt mangled in an accident near a swim mobile. The text is garbled and cannot confirm a clear incident, date, or outcome.
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Ale Eneie
Fire
Broll
Mam Bioldt
Troy
Mich
Bloidt
Ia Thieu
Jocomethrs
Over A Thousand Soldiers Killed In Bombardment Report
London reports from Athens via the Exchange Telegraph that bombardment casualties include ten civilians and over a thousand soldiers with many wounded. Fortieth Mulgarian regiment barracks were struck at 1 o clock, killing occupants trapped inside. Other brief items note the German chancellor stay in Colonsa, Russian finance operations, and Pope Benedicts call for Sunday as a day of rest for prisoners.
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Aye & Dingetch
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Fortieth Mulgarian
Berlin
Wireleas
Sayville
Trince Yoo
Formeerman
Imperial
Colonsa
Overseas New Agency
Petrograd
Pope Benedict
Sir John French Reports on French Campaign Progress
London October 24. Field Marshal Sir John French issues an official report summarizing three days of campaign activity in France. He notes artillery action south of the Hass canal with no infantry attacks, air dogfights where German machines were driven off, occasional shelling and mining with no decisive results.
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London
John French
Campaiga
France
la Hass¢s Canal
French repulse eighth German attack near Givenchy
British submarine near Libau reportedly attacked a German cruiser of the Prince Albert class. German forces launched a fifth day of attempts against French lines in the Givenchy wood north of Amiens, suffering heavy casualties as French artillery and infantry held the position. The defense extended along the Somme sector toward Lutons, Canny, and Theauralgees with continued bombardment and trench destruction in multiple zones.
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Somme
Lutons
Canny
Theauralgees
Chaimparne
Tahore
Meuse
Moselle
Regeltiile
Lorraine
Embernienil
Tk Wiotre
Mexican Fire on Troops Prompts American Alarm Near Border
A chaotic report details alleged Mexican fire on U S troops andMexican and American forces clashing near the Rio Grande. Private Moore was wounded in the abdomen while defending Brownaribe area as Mexican riders and bandits reportedly attacked car convoys and a fording near Mercedes canal. Dispatches describe significant tension with several infantry and cavalry units deployed, with rumors of Romania and Greek involvement. the scene at Combes station noted rider and bandit activity without further injuries.
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Rejeriz
Combes Station
Here
Salatad
Udem
Bendits
Allies Must Add Serbian Forces
London reports urgent discussion on reinforcing Serbia as German pressures threaten Constantinople. Without swift allied troops and decisive action, German and Bulgarian advances could sever contacts to the Black Sea, risking a decisive central power victory and a major shift in the war. Greece’s timely landing of 300,100 men is proposed to shift the balance.
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Constantinople
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Gofla
Doaphorus
Metlel
Bono
Vienna
Conata
Uniesa
Uskup
Peter’. Anny
Marshal Putney
Rommach
Turkey
Iala
Nish
Sofia
Adiabople
Britain
Russia
Greece
Russians Meet With a Defeat in War News
Berlin reports describe German victories in Drinek with the capture of 38 officers and 2,940 men and gains for Teutonic allies in Gerbia. Allied aerial actions over Optend and Noyon station are noted, while Russian advances near Souchez are repulsed. The communiqué also mentions Soviet losses and counterattacks across multiple fronts including the Danube and near Orsova, with several officers and men taken prisoner.
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London
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Gerbia
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Souchez
France
Uona
Optend
Noyon Rahmund
Et Quentin
Brosett
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Danube
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Ronadjeti
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Regotin
Eester Dapk
Timok
Italy’s Secret Plan Reported By Paris Editor
Paris editor Lalst Cepolouchi cites high Rome officials outlining Italy's Balkan offensive plan to draw Austrian troops from Serbia and aid blockade of Bulgaria. He says Italy would help transport Allied troops, and react to Austrian moves toward Mount Larchen to gain Adriatic command, with limited western front fighting largely artillery and repulsion battles.
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Secoto
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Adriatic
Germans Gain on the Serbians in Balkan Front
London reports German forces have reached Uskup, cutting the Serbs from reinforcements routes via the Salonika Nish railway. Austro Germans push north crossing the Danube near Ortova, threatening Bulgarian and German ally positions and opening movement toward Constantinople. Heavy resistance by Serbian veterans slows progress as allies ferry more troops and munitions to aid the Serbs.
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Uskup
Saloniki
Nish
Ube
Tigtin
Danube
Ortova
Thhose
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Ars
Athens
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Argeaa
Berline
Atlll
Greece
Mumanis
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Flea
Dyinsk
Silver price outlook during war drives demand for bullion
Analysts forecast silver hitting 76 cents an ounce as postwar demand powers a rush to hard money. Oscar A Danbe, a New York curb broker, argues the war’s end will prompt vast purchases of silver, while Daybs predicts mining activity and prices will rise as European nations seek specie to pay conquests.
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York
Ecdemshyin
United States
Apel
Belgians of Military Age Ordered to Report
London reports from Amsterdam via Telegraph state Belgian men ages 17 to 35 have been drafted for military service by German authorities. The record notes marches and executions reported to the German command, with casualties and resistance growing as the conflict widens.
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Amsterdam
Chapge Telegraph Company
Liesages
Delgran Ter
Germany
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