Germans Sink Gunboat as Dixmude Falls in Renewed Frontline Push
London reports say German forces resumed attack from the coast to the Lys River and captured Dixmude amid fierce fighting near Ypres. French claims of success contrast with German totals. Russians advance in Poland. Austria seeks revenge on the Servian front while Turkey boasts victories.
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Federal Reserve Board Defines Operations for Banks
The Federal Reserve Board issued a circular defining the initial scope of the twelve reserve banks to open next Monday. For now deposits of reserves and checks may be accepted, and discounts on commercial paper are authorized, with more powers to be added as operations stabilize. The long-awaited definition of commercial paper is broad, with two-name paper favored. the discount rate is not announced and will vary by bank. War conditions are considered, and details continue on the fourth page.
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Britain on Trial Asquith Opens Parliament
Premier Asquith told the house after parliament opened that the war would last longer than some expect, but Britain would deploy greater resources to fill losses and maintain position. He praised broad government support and described England’s untiring effort in an unprecedented conflict. CONTINUED ON A THIRD PAGE.
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Wild days in Albania disrupt region triangle
A Paris dispatch from Athens notes a British destroyer captured two Turkish sailing ships near Tenedos. Berat in Albania is pillaged and destroyed while Avlona suffers civil war. Kemal Bey partisans, about 1500 strong, forced the governor to lower the Turkish flag and raise Albanian colors. Esad Pasha sent 500 troops to Avlona to disarm residents and restore the Turkish flag.
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Niger torpedoed by submarine sinks in the Downs
The British torpedo gunboat Niger was torpedoed in the Downs north of the Straits of Dover and sank after taking on water. Officers and 77 crew were saved. 85 aboard, built 1892, 230 feet, displacement 810 tons, armed with two 47 inch guns, four 1 pounders, one machine gun, and three 18 inch torpedo tubes.
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South Foreland
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Goodwin Sands
Japanese Troops and Guns Routed Through Siberia to Poland
A Daily News correspondent in London reports corroborated accounts of Japanese artillery and troops moving via the Trans Siberian to Poland. Trains extend half a mile of cars daily from Vladivostok westward under secrecy with bridges patrolled by troops and tunnels guarded by sentries. German agents reportedly attempted to blow bridges, while cossacks board trains near major bridges to enforce security.
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New Plan for Belgian Relief Advocated by Wilson
A proposed central American led committee would coordinate Belgian relief in the United States and with an international body abroad to streamline distribution and put Belgians to work. The plan, endorsed by President Wilson and Secretary Bryan after a White House meeting, aims to reduce costs and unify disparate relief efforts while maintaining no official governmental status.
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Russians Advance In East Prussia In World War I
Petrograd reports Russian troops approach the eastern outlets of East Prussia around Lake Mazurian region with engagements near Goldap Mlawa and Scoldau said to favor Russian forces. A separate dispatch claims a brilliant success and invasion of German territory near Cracow with Cossacks raiding within twenty miles of the city. Fraempal fortress reportedly fully invested again as Austrian and German forces face separation.
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Allies Yield on Yser and Retire Near Ypres
London dispatch reports German official statement saying progress on the Yser branch near Ypres with Dixmude stormed and prisoners and machine guns captured. south of Ypres, St Eloi cleared. Lille area and Argonne battles noted with French losses and Russian movements in Beesarabia and East Galicia. Turkish frontier offensives and Adrianople dispute mentioned.
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War Bends Mexico Battle At Leon and Conference
War erupts between Carranza and Villa factions of the constitutionalist army with a preliminary clash near Leon. Gen Pablo Gonzalez advances from Queretaro toward Silao to meet Villa while Villa’s Manuel Chao marches from Aguascalientes. Villa named commander in chief of the new provisional government. Carranza authorities report widespread loyalty to Carranza.
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China to Fight Japan Says Pittsburgh Leader
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh on November 11 reports Charles Lee, a Pittsburgh Chinese community leader, stating China can mobilize one million within twenty hours and will fight Japan over Tsingtao Kiauchau. He asserts China is aroused, prepared, and will strike when time comes.
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National Merchants’ Association
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Kiauchau
Storm spreads sea peril in Adriatic mines drift
Sirocco winds loosen Austrian mines drifting from Moorings in the Adriatic spread danger to ships near Venice Italy as Italian authorities race to recover them. Mines float just beneath the surface, with only a few recovered so far and more still unaccounted for.
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American Woman Arrested in Havre for Attempted Murder
Mrs. Setelle, an American aboard the steam ship Chicago, was arrested in Havre on a charge of attempted murder after a quarrel with passengers who teased her dog. She fired twice at a presumed ringleader. witnesses say she shot to kill, while she claims the shots were in the air to frighten him.
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Army unrest grows as Lisbon says 400 officers jailed
Telegrams from Lisbon report rising discontent within the army. Source says military courts ordered the arrest of 400 officers on charges, signaling a widening crisis in Madrid amid ongoing turmoil.
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Crowd pelts Caillaux in Paris demonstration
In Paris a hostile crowd attacked Lieut. Col. Caillaux and Mme Caillaux as they rode in an open cab. The couple, recently acquitted of murder, were jeered and smeared with street dirt and water-diverting rags, amid cries that Caillaux is a German spy.
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Bomb Kills 13 in Canton Attack on Gen Lung Residence
A bomb blast outside General Chi Kuang Lung key Canton district residence killed thirteen people today. The incident follows a prior assassination attempt on Lung last year. Lung has been active in recruiting for the Chinese army in Hwangel province.
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