Allied Gains Mark Early Successes in France and Poland
London reports two major fronts reaching a peak in France and Russian Poland with Allied forces advancing near Arras Albert and Rheims while German reserves pull back to strengthen coast defenses. British French gains include trench handovers near Prunay and Beime and a shuttle of German troops to the east. The mood is cautiously hopeful with declarations of progress and a German retreat from the Lys front as bombardment persists on Rheims cathedral.
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Federal reserve board calls test stock instalment for twelve banks
The Federal Reserve Board ordered the test instalment of capital stock for all twelve Federal Reserve banks and set November 24 as the payment date. Directors of the banks were summoned to confer with the board on November 15 about organization details and a simultaneous opening. An early week meeting with bank representatives is planned to finalize the opening date, likely November 15, with operation expected soon after.
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Panic in Ostend Triggers Channel Refugee Flight
Panic over the German advance spreads to Dunkirk Calais and Ostend refugees flood French seaports then reach England by steamers and fishing boats. Belgians flee to France and on to Britain as bombardment and closures of Ostend intensify the exodus with wounded arriving and fear gripping coastal towns and trawlers carrying evacuees.
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Austrians Suffer Defeat in Galicia Lemberg Not Evacuated
Military dispatch reports Austrians defeated in Galicia with Lemberg not evacuated as forces maneuver in the contested region. Key units and dates are not specified in the available text.
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Germans Enter Przemysl Forts and Russian Retreat Near Warsaw
dispatches from London and Petrograd report German forces entering Przemysl Forts and advancing toward Warsaw while Russian troops alleged to have repulsed the push. The German claim notes 10,000 prisoners and a near relief of the fortress as fighting continues in Polish territory and Galicia.
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Daring French Cuirassiers Strike At Night In France
Eighty rebels captured by loyal British led forces as Col Brits under Gen Botha moves to quell revolt. South African Union adopts stern measures arresting prominent citizens suspected of treason. Maritz rebellion prompts Botha to take field earlier than planned and rally burghers to defend the empire.
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French Cuirassiers Swim Lys River and Break German Line
From Paris dispatches describe 2000 French cuirassiers swimming the Lys to surprise German positions. They crossed with rope and cable under fire, formed a line, and charged at Merville, helping an allied infantry division reach Ostaires. Antwerp fell earlier, with Ypres captured by the allied army in Belgian territory.
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Married to Stranger Divorced Woman's Remarkable Court Tale
Special to the Washington Post from New York describes Anna Klare Mantell's tale of marrying a stranger under a Brooklyn magistrate decree to avoid confinement at the House of Good Shepherd. She states she never lived with the groom, who never visited, and the petition for annulment was delayed for investigation.
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U S Foreign Trade Shows Slow Improvement Says President
The President told callers that U S foreign trade is slowly but surely recovering with September showing a favorable balance. He cited rising demand for American goods abroad, especially cotton fabrics in Spain and Scandinavia, and noted South America offers strong sales opportunities amid efforts to adjust credit and payment norms.
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Rheims Cathedral Batterings Reported by German Shells
A Havas Agency dispatch from Challons sur Marne notes ongoing German artillery on Rheims Cathedral. Paris Temps reports a shell hit the cathedral Thursday, destroying the apse gallery. London Ort. 15-A.
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Canadian held for treason charged in Montreal case
Schroeder a steamship ticket agent was arrested in Montreal on a treason charge. Police say he sold tickets to Austrian reservists and advised deception to evade Canada’s belligerent departure ban. A high treason conviction could carry the death sentence.
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London Urged to Guard Art Works From Air Raids
Sir Claude Phi an art critic urges government action to protect London’s art collection from potential air raids. He writes to newspapers noting the danger and calls for prompt measures ahead of London’s air threat, with a note to readers to order the next Sunday’s Post.
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