Germans Prepare Last Desperate Drive at Calais
The Washington Post reports in its November 25, 1914 issue that Germany is massing for a final attack on Calais as Allied and neutral powers monitor shipping and diplomatic entanglements. The piece notes President Wilson’s push for a federal merchant marine bill to open noncontraband trade lines and ease cargo carriage, with officials arguing government action may be needed to secure enough ships.
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Washington Post
Calais
Department
Commierce
MUN AT Ot So Valiare f detaot is an Voha atreardarne
An event notices a gathering at Ot So Valiare with references to venues and dates. Mentions a vent on November 24 and stages a performance piece by a Martin on January tenth. Describes travel and time for participants and attendees.
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Mary
Wolowe
Oriasias Speare
Chagel
Martin Jan
Ovis
British Gunners of L Battery Rally Against Odds at Mons
The men of L Battery RTA faced intense German fire during the Battle of Mons. With only three guns usable, they held position under heavy losses, firing with cool courage until most were wounded or dead. Three survivors, Sgt Maj Dorrell, Gunner Derbyshire, and Driver Osborne, continued dogged defense until rescue arrived.
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Mons
Osborne
V. C
40 New German Zeppelins Drop Torpedoes
The Standard reports new German Zeppelins carry 30 to 40 torpedoes with explosive power equal to a 41 centimeter gun shell. Airships are equipped with torpedo launchers, rapid-firing weapons, and a rooftop lookout linked by telephone to the commander for defense and targeting.
Americans Abroad Protest Use of Allied Colored Troops
A Berlin report quotes an American message from Munich objecting to England’s use of Indian, African, and other troops in Europe. Signers include Sohn E. Stoddard and others, condemning the arrival of “heathen Africans” and Hindoo tribes to fight alongside Christians. The letter expresses horror and asks Americans to scorn this foreign policy.
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American Truth Society of
Munich
England
Europe
India
Africa
Arrest Bay Radio Operator in Raston
Lyman Sayward an eighteen year old Wellaston youth was arrested by Federal officers in Raston for operating a powerful wireless station without a license. Government radio inspectors say Sayward had been annoying fisk merchant steamers with repeated calls.
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Raston
Lyman Sayward
Wellaston
Sayward
Fisk
Mexican Citizens and Priests Flee to Habana for Lives
Special to The Washington Post. New York November 4 1920 Twenty five thousand Mexican citizens and six thousand Catholic priests flee to Habana driven from their homes by bandits and soldiers aboard the Carillo liner from Port Limon Costa Rica via Cuba. Passengers report persecution by rebels and authorities, many merchants bankers landowners and clergy seeking safety. Suarez notes anti German shipping woes in South American ports and Wilsons non intervention policy blamed for the crisis.
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Washington Post
York
Mexico
Itabana
United Rate
Carillo
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Pedro Suarez
Forty-third
Wilson
Habana
Mr. Suarez Lu
Secret Meeting of Italian Leaders Considers Nation's Position on War
Rome reports a secret two hour gathering at the foreign office with Premier Sajjandra Minister Sonine and military chiefs Vice Admiral Phaondil Revel and the army and navy chiefs. The meeting discussed international Tianan interests and current forces after three months of preparations.
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Rome
Foreign Office
Sajandra
Sonnine
Arm Tren
The
Giornale
Italia
German Missionary Tries to Sink British Gunboat
A German missionary attempted to tow the British gunboat Dwarf with an infernal machine in a West African harbor. The colonial office report notes the man said he was a soldier first and missionary afterward when questioned about his actions.
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London
Colonial Office
Zapata Close to Mexico City Evacuation Signals Civil War
The article reports Zapata advancing toward Mexico City as evacuation of the capital by American forces is seen as a strategic move. Carranza supporters anticipate general mobilization while Villa’s forces claim better equipment and broader control. Spokesmen discuss inevitable civil war and assign generals amid factional strife. Consul Canada notes good order in Vera Cruz and Wilson’s stance cited as unifying.
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Carranza
Villa
Rep
Veralopa
Vera Cruz
Capmany
Wilson
W. W. Canada
State Department
Terrible Battle at Quesnoy Leaves City in Ruins
Paris dispatch describes 6000 French dead and 6000 Germans lost as 25 batteries and 15 battalions assault Quesnoy. The village is reduced to ruins with trenches, shellfire, and bayonet charges marking a brutal struggle along the line between the Oise and Somme.
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Paris
Oise
Somme
Havan
Arras
Quesnoy
Record wheat area and condition in Kansas
Topeka reports the fall-down wheat condition at 3.23 with about 8.87 million acres seeded. The current acreage is the second largest in Kansas history, only exceeded by last year per the State board of agriculture.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Relief body denies Antwerp governor statement on Belgian food
The American Relief for Belgium says a credited quote from Antwerp's governor about German refusal to supply food is unfounded. It details repeated appeals by Malines, Lierre, Willebroeck, Boom, Duffel, and others, German refusals for imports, and shipments from Britain to help Antwerp amid wartime hunger.
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American Relief Organization
Antwerp
London
American Commission For Relief In
Belgium
America
Creditet
Tien
Malines
Lierre
Willebroeck
Boom
Duffel
Torhagen
Nicolas
Coutich
Wahren
Limbourg
Luxembourg
Germany
British Isles
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