30 000 German Spies in France To Direct Army
Long-gestating German espionage network described as a second army of 1870. report claims 40,000 pro spies at outbreak, funded at 63 million yearly, with methods ranging from disguised travelers to signals from church steeples and shepherds guiding artillery. cites Stieber as organizer and details many covert agents across farms, cafes, and homes.
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France
Simlal
Washington Post
Paris
Rheims
Stiebert Seieber
Bisitirck
Stieber
Pred‘ertek William
Paria
Berlin
War College Strategists Play Out Europe Battles on Paper
U S war college strategists reproduce European combat scenarios and study offensive and defensive weapons in meticulous plots and charts. Navy observers watch and delay annual reports to keep data secret while analysts gauge relative weapon value during the ongoing struggle.
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U. S. War College
Europe
Merian Arms
Afer
Beng
Uncle Sam
Dimmy
Ares
Ar Bing
Retkin
War College
Serret
General Board
Navy
Surgeon Sets Price for Saving German Prince
A German imperial prince was badly wounded at Epernay during retreat from the Marne. French surgeon Veron operated when no German doctors could, and he quoted a ransom of 35,000 dollars in gold for the medical service. The amount was paid promptly, reflecting the demand for indemnity after the occupation.
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Spesal
Washington Post
Epernis
Eperray
Marne
Epernay
Veron
Churchill Praises Japanese Aid to England in War Message
London reports Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, lauds Japan's navy for vital help toward defeating Germany. Admiral Yashiro replies, thanking Churchill and expressing hope for the allied goal soon achieved.
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Japan
England
Churchill
Yashiro
London
Winston Churchill
Lord
the Admiralty
Muiine
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Hesisu
Churcil
Wll
You Can’t Find A Pimple You Can’t Find A Pimple
An ad touts Stuart’s Catcum Waters claiming it cleanses impurities from blood and skin. It promises quick improvements in complexions and urges readers to mail for a free sample, asserting thousands have benefited.
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Caetain
LOS Lountless
Stuart
Stuart Cy
Marshall Mob
Swiss Credit in War Loan Appeals to Clockmakers
The Swiss Clockmakers Association releases a letter to a German customer reading firm, complaining it cannot settle accounts due to high exchange rate and Germany’s wartime money outflow. It protests exaggerated patriotism, urges Swiss merchants to refuse such deals, and calls for Swiss army mobilization to avoid suffering from events Switzerland bears no responsibility for.
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Speal O
Washington Post
Bordeaux
Idkers Association
Germany
Switzerland
Survivors Reach Scotland After Hawke Sinking
Morning Post reports 21 survivors from the British cruiser Hawke landed in Scotland. They say two German submarines were sunk in the North Sea by a British destroyer squadron using rafts with men saved from the Hawk. No confirmation elsewhere.
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London
Scotland
Morning Post
North Sea
Coy
Dent's Pure Advertising Bill Referred for Early Passage
The bill by Representative Dent of Alabama, known as the pure advertising bill, has been referred to the House calendar and is expected to reach passage early next session. The District committee favorably reported, led by Representative Mulke, noting the lack of a criminal statute against willful false advertising in the District of Columbia and stating the bill corrects this defect.
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Dent
Alabama
House
Mulke
District of Columbia
Two Die in Border Battle with Bandits Near Blaine
Blaine Washington October 24 two bandits and Clifford Adams an Canadian immigration inspector were killed in a fight at the international boundary with Canadian and American officers. The robbers, believed to be the Sedro Woolley bank thieves who took $20,000 Saturday night, fought off authorities. another bandit and a railroad detective were wounded. One robber killed himself as officers moved in. two escaped and are pursued. The slain robber carried about $4,500 in gold.
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Blaine
Wash
Clifford Adams
Nadian
Sedro Woolley
Ffiseith
Aerme Bom
Thirteen Die in Texas Flood Ravages San Antonio
A San Antonio flood from a five inch rainfall within three hours drowned thirteen known victims, with up to twenty feared. The San Antonio River and San Pedro Alazan creeks swept away shacks and undermined homes, causing extensive property losses and leaving several unidentified Mexican nationals among the dead.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Pedro
Alazan
Saber Duel Fatal to Two in Desperate Fight
Frenchman and German die in a mounted duel near Le Bassee in October. Allied cavalry reportedly fought at Beustairs Mleurbaix Laventile and Rhem Bourg with heavy losses. Two horsemen, a Garmin cavalryman and Preneh, were mortally wounded and buried side by side in the village cemetery.
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Haras
le Bassee
BAS
Bestairs
Mleurbaix
Laventle
Rbhembourg
Vuelo Chapel
Preneh
Lehuren
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