Berlin Fears Allied Invasion on Schleswig Coast
German general staff reports no progress by Allied forces on the Schleswig coast while claiming gains in the east and a fruitless counter offensive in Poland. They also cite repulsed attacks near Lewicz, Strykow, and Brzeziny and note heavy fighting around Czenstochowa and East Prussia as the Western front shows little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Schleswig
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Lewicz
Strykow
Brieziny
France
Ue Gretnaml Seretel
Sro
Lila
Brats
Prussia
Lusstam
East
View of German Submarine Embodying All Improvements
A historical overview notes German submarines evolved from early small boats to larger, faster craft. It describes design features such as outer and inner shells, ballast tanks, rubber signaling gear, and undersea air. engines on the surface and electric motors submerged. It cites Krupps built Germania type subs with torpedo tubes, 4,000 mile surface range, and 300 mile submerged range, while cautioning against overhyped raid rumors and stressing submarine construction is delicate.
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Krupps
Dantzig
Zeebrugge
England
Invasion Fears Shape British and German Preparations
London reports both Britain and Germany mobilize against invasion. Germany strengthens fortresses in Schleswig Holstein and fortifies the Kiel Canal region while England campaigns inland with civilian emergency committees planning evacuation of women and children, livestock removal, grain destruction, road blocking, and bridge destruction. Citizens to supply own equipment.
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London
Germany
Copenhagen
Evening News
Schleswig-Holstein
Dannewerk
Kiel Canal
Schleswig
North Sea
Holstein
Ihe
England
War Office
Driniza
Navy Losses Reported In World War I Casualties
The Admiralty released figures detailing Royal Navy losses to date: 4,327 killed, 473 wounded, 968 missing, and 1,575 captured or interned. Most deaths resulted from sinking by submarines after engagements with PathFinder Aboukir Cressy and Hogue, with others from the Monmouth Good Hope disaster off Chile. Most missing are said to be prisoners of war held in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Royal Naval Division
Pathfinder
Aboukir
Cressy
Hogue
Monmouth
Good Hope
Chile
Resal
Antwerp
Germany
Union Building Company
South Royal Atreat
Alexandria
M M Varker
Lovis Beyer. Jr
Germany Seeks U S Mediation Over French Army Verdicts
Berlin reports German press calls for U S mediation after a Paris court martial convicted eight German reserve medical officers of wine theft and an orgy at Lizy Chateau. Germany may seek US help and, if needed, pursue reprisals against France. One officer jailed two years. others given six months to a year. The accused claim German troops earlier stole the wine.
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Berlin
United States
France
Paris
Reserve Medical Corps
Lizy
Battle of the Marne
Skai ser's Carriage Taken By Russians At Czestochowa
The Army Messenger reports that among trophies seized by Russians at Czestochowa is Emperor William's carriage containing one of the emperor's coats. It notes German attempts to break Russian lines near Lodz fail and Austro German forces risk in this battle. On Galician front, Russian offensive grows stronger and reduces the enemy's effectiveness.
Propriety of Britain Paying 30000 To Teuton Prince Up in Commons
In the house of commons William Young questioned Premier Asquith about pensions for German allied royals during World War I. He asked whether Prince Albert of Schleswig Holstein, related to Victoria, served in Germany and if Britain should fund his family. Asquith replied only that Albert served militarily in Germany and gave no timing. The debate extended to a duchess pension for the Duchess of Albany, widow of a Victoria son also linked to German interests.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
House of Commons
William Young
Perthshire
Young
Asquith
Prince Albert
Schleswig-Holstein
Princesa Christian
Schleswig-Holau
George
Asguith
Germany
England
Atat Ha
Quith
Contandin
Duchess of
Albury
Que Victoria
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Honors Paid to Herrick in Paris Thanksgiving Dinner
Sixty prominent Americans in Paris gathered for an informal Thanksgiving dinner. They paid tribute to Ambassador Myron T Herrick for his leadership during the crisis, praising his organizing capacity as he prepares to return to the United States. Lawrence V Benet of the American Club and T Piexotto of the American chamber of commerce spoke warmly of his services.
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Paris
Europe
Myron Therrick
United States
Lawrence V Benet
American Club
T. Piexotto
American Chamber of Commerce
Herrick
War-Time Unity Eulogies Honor Nurses and Allies
Mr flerrick said the Situation drew mertions closer and proved united action. He praised American women of all classes for caring for the wounded and those in need. Toasts to President Wilson and President Poincare were offered with enthusiasm.
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Flerrick
Wilson
Poincaré
Wealthy Philadelphia Manufacturer Fatally Wounded In Intruder Attack
At a hotel in Philadelphia a wealthy manufacturer named Condon was shot by an unknown intruder who demanded a large sum of money. Condon died from the wound. the intruder was killed during the struggle and later found dead in the hotel room. Mrs Condon was hysterical and later unable to provide details. The attacker’s body was moved to the morgue and remained unidentified.
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Philadelphia
New
Morris Condon
Lutught
Tuung Min
Vondon
Ma Um Bon Yi
Cordereak
Condon
German Warships Offending Chile Must Sail or Fight
Valparaiso Chile three German destroyers Capitan Merine Tarpa and Capitan O’Brien were sent to the Juan Fernandez Islands as Chile enforces neutrality. Antofagasta authorities seized engine parts from the German steamer Karnack despite German assurances. Officials said German warships violated Chile’s neutrality at Fernandez Islands.
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Chile
Valparaiso
Capitan Merine
Tarpa
Capitan O'Brien
Juan Fernandes Islands
Anto
Wa FE
Fernandez Islands
Heavy Guard at Schwab Plant Shields War Order
Bethlehem Steel Company imposes strict access controls at its Schwab plant after securing a war materials contract valued at about 51 million. New passes signed by Charles Schwab are required for entry, with 15 000 workers on site. The plant fortifies against possible German spy activity as English contracts include weapons equipment.
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Schwab Steel Plant
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles Schwab
Iseo
Bethlehem
Europe
Schwab
North Pole Exploration Advances by MacMillan and Colleagues
The passage lauds the American Museum of Natural History for funding Arctic exploration. It praises MacMillan and Green for a hazardous but safe journey, contrasts it with Steffansson’s earlier peril, and notes Bartlett’s drift and Steffansson’s westward dash as expanding knowledge of the North Pole basin.
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Prang Joseph Land
MacMillan
Green
Steffansson
MacMillans
Bartletts
Karluk
Steff Jansson
Banksland
North Pole
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