Grand Duke Michael Aids Allies With Shoes for War Effort
Grand Duke Michael of Russia presented the French army with 1,000,000 pairs of shoes from Webster Massachusetts factories at about $4 a pair. He also placed large orders for Russian army footwear in the United States and devised a fundraising plan for British soldiers that could prove highly successful. He offers to share the official Russian pronunciation of Przemysl with donors contributing $1 or more.
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Michael
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America
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Przemysl
Berlin appears normal amid wartime life and unrest
A Norwegian traveler to Berlin reports life in cafes, streets, and theaters continuing much as in peacetime. Prices remain steady, troops move through, and many women knit stockings for soldiers while Crown Prince appeals spur public support.
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Morgenbladt
Christiania
Germany
Last Day of Lord Roberts at British Field Headquarters
Eyewitness account from the official press bureau describes Lord Roberts being received by Field Marshal Sir John French at British field headquarters. In bright sunshine an aeroplane circled above as guns fired in the distance, and guards of honor greeted him before he spoke Hindi to Indian troops. News of his death spread among Indian lines on the night of November 14, with officers noting the personal gesture of greeting in their own language to inspire troops.
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Harl Roberts
Lord Roberts
Sir John French
Punjab
Daily routine of King during war described by Daily Express
The article portrays King George in a war role with a strict, highly organized routine. A palace exhibit displays blue dispatch boxes, guarded doors, and cipher dispatches from Admiralty War Office Home Office India Office France and Russia front messages. The king oversees war plans maps and troop dispositions while ensuring supply and morale for the fighting forces.
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Daily Express
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India Office
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Russia
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Temin
Peril to Troops in Tropics Raises Shorter Philippines Tour
Tuberculosis cases among troops in the Philippines linked to long tropical service prompt officials to revisit General Barry’s recommendation to cut Philippine tours to two years. Surgeon General Gorgas notes higher disability with longer service while critics cite transportation costs as the main objection.
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Philippines
Barry
Gorgas
Want Muffs For Soldiers In Bitter Western War
Vorwärts correspondent reports a German staff officer appeals for women to send fur muffs to protect hands of German troops in the western campaign during severe weather. Berlin women urged to contribute their furs. Extend Naval Shore Schooling. Apprentice seamen to get six months training at naval stations, up from four. Secretary Daniels says this broadens the navy education plan.
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Berlin
Daniels
Navy
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