Lord Roberts Dies in France Amid Lingering World War Battles
Paris reports state repulse of Teuton attacks while Berlin claims 700 prisoners captured south of Ypres. German forces fail to seize a bridge at Nieuport as Allied and German lines stalemate across the front from the seacoast to Verdun. Russians envelop East Prussia as fighting rages near the Suez Canal. No decisive gains emerge for either side.
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English assaults west of Lille fail again
Military headquarters announced that fighting in western Belgium and northern France has slowed due to rain and storms. British attacks west of Lille were repulsed, French positions evacuated under pressure, and losses mounted with more than 150 prisoners captured by German forces.
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Asermans Rushing Eastward Through Belgium
A report notes German trains moving from the western theater to the eastern front passing through Belgium as Allied forces monitor strategic rail movement during the war.
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French Relieving Weight on Ypres
From the Franco Belgian border to Verdun the Germans have resumed activity. While attention centers on the North Sea coast battles, fierce fighting continues in the Aisne valley, the Argonne forest, and near Verdun with heavy casualties reported.
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Bomb in Tombs Court as Magistrate Faces Threatening Letters
A burning fuse bomb was found in the Toombs police court within the criminal courts building. Policeman George J O Connor removed the fuse and carried the device outside as about 150 people fled. Magistrate Campbell, who had received threatening letters during Industrial Workers of the World trials, led the court in open session after the scare.
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Audacious sinks after mine and torpedo strike
News from New York reports the British dreadnought Audacious, part of the King George V class, was sunk off the Irish coast after hitting a mine and torpedo from the enemy. The Olympic aided in rescuing the crew, with most officers and men saved by the White Star liner. The incident follows warnings of German mines near Tory Island and prior distress signals from the Olympic.
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Sleeveless Gown Becomes Afternoon Fashion
The Washington Post reports that the Fashion Art League of America approves a sleeveless gown for afternoon wear without gloves. The bulletin notes sleeves may be long and nearly cover the hand or be absent. The trend marks a shift from formal ball gown use to daytime wear.
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Prohibition Ends As Russian Empire Bans Alcohol
Thousands endure a snowstorm queuing for a final supply of light wine and beer before the ban takes effect. Applicants arrive with baskets and carts, pawning belongings to afford beverages. The act extends to all alcoholic drinks under martial law across Odessa Riga Warsaw Moscow Kiev and western cities.
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Sheepshead Track Sold For Motordrome Project
New York reports the historic Sheepshead track sold to convert the site into a large motordrome for auto and motorcycle races. The Coney Island Jockey Club valued the 430 acre property at about 2.5 million dollars after six months of deliberation. The transformation is linked to financing by an official of the National City Bank.
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Caillaux and wife sail for South America from Bordeaux
Joseph Caillaux former minister of finance and his wife embarked today aboard the steamer Ferou at Bordeaux en route to South America via Paris, according to a local newspaper report.
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Germany Aims Winter Armistice To Undermine Allies
London telegraphs report Germany seeks a winter armistice to ease pressure, not for peace. Emissaries travel to open formal proposals while Berlin hopes the pause will split the allied front and allow Germany to renew dissension efforts.
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Wife forced to dig graves for food in lawsuit
In Wilkes-Barre Pa a domestic relations court heard Mrs. John Shedlock wife of a cemetery sexton testify she was compelled by her husband to dig graves to feed her five children while he kept his job. She showed a burial check proving she and a son dug the grave. The husband followed advice of the court and took an abstinence pledge.
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Russians Close Ring Around Polish Province and Rypin
Russian forces have entered Rypin west of Sieldau on the road to Thorn, pressing toward Cracow's fortress as German and Austrian troops pull back from East Galicia. Reports claim heavy losses for Kaiser’s army with a retreat and residents fleeing the region.
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Tortured in her cell in reform school report shocks Albany
Special to The Washington Port Albany NY Nov 14 report quotes Dr Rudolf Diedling detailing brutal disciplinary methods at Bedford Hills State Reformatory for Women. He describes a girl 18 bound by hands and feet to an iron door, fed bread and water for two weeks, with others reporting similar punishments. The superintendent admits the system is in use, though excuses it as ongoing.
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No Opera for Boston Season Announced by GOC
Boston announces no performances this season by the Boston Grand Opera Company. Treasurer Ben B. Jordan says funds are exhausted but will buy subscribers refunds at face value of $1.50. Also notes about De Grace Races and Baltimore & Ohio train schedule from November 13 to 30.
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