Commons Votes Loan of Billions Amid War Debate
London dispatch reports the Commons devoted its session to war measures, approving a £225,000,000 loan and additional forces with no dissent. Discussions centered on censorship, soldier morale, and the press, as leaders urged transparency on war achievements and pay for troops.
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Wilson to Attend Army Navy Game in Presidential Box
President Wilson will attend the Army Navy football game at Franklin field on November 18 with three daughters and aides Commander Jones and Dr. Cary Grayson. He is to sit with the Navy aide in the first half and move to the Army aide for the final period, following prior presidential precedent.
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Wall Street Joy as Cotton Exchange Reopens and Fed Reserve Opens
New York reports a burst of activity as the Federal Reserve System begins, the cotton exchange reopens after July closure, and curb trading resumes. Brokers cheer the return of tickers, noting large cotton futures turnover and a strong start for a market long idle amid wartime disruption.
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Turks Move On Batun Bedouins Threaten Aden
A Turkish bulletin reports further Ottoman advances against Russia with heavy losses for the Russians near Keprukeul in French Caucasia. The Turks claim 600 Russian prisoners and large rifle and ammunition captures as they advance toward Aden where Bedouin calls spark fears of upheaval. The khedive of Egypt plans to command Turkish operations against Egypt, with a 50-person suite.
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Loss of Audacious Known Here And Kept Secret Two Weeks
The United States officially learned two weeks ago that the British dreadnought Audacious was sunk by a mine off the Irish coast. The British government requested secrecy, confirmed by Ambassador Page's cables. News leaked as mail reports and eyewitnesses corroborated the sinking. He also warned American ships of mined waters off Ireland.
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Admiral Sigsbee Discusses Audacious Sinking View
New York, Nov 16 Rear Admiral Charles D Sigsbee retired who commanded the battleship Maine when she was blown up in Havana harbor believes the British superdreadnought Audacious was destroyed by a German submarine He notes submarines' range speed and stealth make near blockade impossible and argues air scouts help defend ships while battle fleets remain essential He also considers armor upgrades for hulls and lighter escorts as possible naval policy directions
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Kaiser’s Fifth Son Returning to Field
Berlin reports Prince Ueka, fifth son of Emperor Willam, recovering from heart trouble, is returning to field headquarters today for duty, amid news from BF Wireless.
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Reported Wounding of Crown Prince of Germany Confirmed
From Wenega Switzerland November 3 Gazette de Lausanne claims confirmation that Crown Prince Frederick William was seriously wounded and moved by special train to Strassburg royal palace. The paper says the station area was cleared except railroad and military officials and guards surrounded the palace route. Empress went to Strassburg October 3 and stayed by the crown prince’s bedside. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau denied the wound rumors in a London dispatch dated November 6.
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Prince of Wales Heads to the Front with Allied Staff
The Prince of Wales crossed from Folkestone to Boulogne at night and joined the staff of Field Marshal Sir John French. News that the heir to the throne was allowed to lead as an army figure has sparked strong reactions across factions.
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Russian advance guard retakes Kopriukeul region retreat announced
A dated telegram from Tiflis to the Elavaga agency reports retirement of the Russian advance guard in Kopriukeul east of Mizerum after combats. It notes enemy forces and Turkish reinforcements from Chayakala Ferum and Trebigend, and says other detachments were not heavily engaged.
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London Denies Turkish Claims on Caucasus and Egypt
British press bureau rejects a Constantinople sourced Turkish message alleging Russian retreat in the Caucasus and Egyptian towns seized. The disputed report claimed Turkish forces crossed the Mesopotamian frontier, occupied Sheingar and Port ar Arsh, and captured telegraph material.
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Cracow aflame page continued report from front
A wartime dispatch describes German withdrawal toward Warsaw and retreat progress as Russians advance toward Cracow. Letters from wounded suggest limited reinforcements, with morale fluctuations. Reports claim Cracow besieged on the northeast and Przemysl bombardment with Austrian losses, amid mixed signals from Petrograd sources.
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