Army of Teutons Drive Through Serbia in Hours
Reports from London and Sofia describe a German Austrian push into Serbia with 600000 troops, supported by Bulgaria's involvement and Varna bombardment. Commands under Mackensen aim to seize the Belgrade to Saloniki railway, while Greece contemplates benevolent neutrality.
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Serbia
Lendon
von Mackensen
Driva
Danube
Belgrade
Saloniki
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Bombatic
Nish
Islip
Morava
First Lady of Royal Blood Descendant of Pocahontas
Washington obit reports Mrs Normanstalt, future Mrs Woodrow Wilson, is a descendant of Pocahontas through John Rolfe. The account notes Pocahontas saved Captain John Smith and claims royal Indian blood will be part of the White House lineage. RW Welling cites the family descent.
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Washington
Ob. C
Qet
Pocahontas
Ansertin
RW. Welling
Galt
Rolfa
Gali
White House
Ale
Bulgaria Aligns With Central Powers in Manifesto
A Prague or Berlin dispatch says the Bulgarian government issued a manifesto declaring entry into World War on the side of Germany and Austria. The document claims promises by the quadruple entente are unreliable and Bulgaria must fight to realize union of all Bulgarian peoples. The manifesto accuses Serbia of oppression in Macedonia and portrays Russia, Britain, and France as pursuing aims to curb Bulgarian power.
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Berlin
Ro -Sayuille
Bulgaria
Italy
Germany
Austria
Russia
France
Serbia
Hussia
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Great Britain
Alsace
Lorraine
Macedonia
King Constantine Rebuffs Aid to Serbia in Greek Dispatch
Details from the Greek journal Karilos outline a heated exchange between King Constantine and Prime Minister Venizelos over aiding Serbia. The king questions Greece should assist Serbia given regional military realities while Venizelos cites alliance obligations and prior promises. The dialogue notes shifting Austro-German forces and surrounding pressures influencing Greece’s stance.
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Paris
Constantine
Luterios Venizelos
Prime Min! Hester of
Greece
Karilos
M. Venizelos
Serbia
Venizelos
Bar Constantine
Turkey
Roumania
Bulgaria
Snowstorm Deluges Upper Lake Region with Heavy Snow
Calumet reports a heavy snowstorm sweeping the Lake Superior district with about an inch already on the ground by noon. Weather conditions disrupt travel as October winds and snow dampen activity across the region.
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Upper Lake Region
Calumet
Mid
Lake Superior
President Wilson and Bride to Be Leave for New York
President Wilson and fiancé Mrs. Norman Galt depart Washington for New York to attend a theatre party hosted by Col. E. M. House in honor of the engagement. They plan a diamond ring purchase, an automobile ride, and will attend a World Series game in Philadelphia with a return on a special train. The engagement dominates White House chatter as crowds greet them at Union Station.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Norman Galt
New York
BE. M. House
Union Station
White House
United States
Miss Bones
Mr. Wilson
Mrs. Galt
Seven American Airmen Serve in the French Army
Paris reports seven American volunteer aviators took part in aerial reconnaissances during the Champagne battle. Named are William Thaw of Pittsburgh, Filiott F. Cowdin of New York, Norman Prince of Boston, D. G. Masson of San Francisco, Bert Hall of Bowling Green KY, James J. Rach of New York, and H. G. Gerin. Eleven more are training or scouting elsewhere. twenty three form the French American flying corps, aiding France and preparing to serve as pilots in the U.S. service if needed.
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Paris
Champagne
William Thaw J
Pittsburgh
Filiott F. Cowdin
New York
Norman Prince
Boston
D. G. Masson
San Francisco
Bert Hall
Bowling Green
James J. Rach
H.G. Gerin
Rue de Pons _thieu
Thaw
Prince and Cowdin
Cowdin
France
Train Robbery Near Sandits Hold Up Two Masked Robbers
Two masked men stopped a Baltimore and Ohio express near Wikeling West Virginia two miles west of Central Station. They looted the mail car and attempted to take a large sum in gold rumored to be aboard. Passengers were not harmed as crew tracked the locomotive forward.
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Wikeling
W. Va
Oqel
New York
St. Louis
Central Station
Teporta
Grant Helms
Helms
Ilelis
Ohio River
Wallimore & Ohio
Wife of Noted Yacht Designer Crowns in Tub
The body of Mrs Bowdoin Crowniahield, wife of Marblehead yacht designer, was found drowned in a Parker House tub. An autopsy was planned. cause deemed accidental by Medical Examiner George H. McGrath. The scene showed hot water scalding and a hotel registration under Mrs Howdoin.
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Crowns In
Tub
Rioston
Mass
Bowdoin
Crowniahield
Marblehead
Parker House
George H. McGrath
Crowniehielt
Phillies
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Philadelphia
Alexander
Phillies Hit Shore in Eighth for 2 Runs, Score, 3-1
News desk recounts the start of the 1975 World Series at National League Park Philadelphia. Thousands flocked to witness the Phillies versus the Red Sox despite soggy fields, with gates opening as the day began and fans packing the park ahead of the first game.
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National League
Philadelphia
National Commission
Phillies
Uston Red Sox
Nationals Fall On Texas Leaguer and Vinci's Squeeze
Cravat's sacrifice bunt helps Cravath reach. Barry loses Whitted's infield hit as visitors stumble through early innings with Alexander holding firm. Paskert's fourth inning run completes the scoring for the Nationals in a tight contest.
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Lewis
Gardner
Alexander
Luderus
Barry
Stock
Bancroft
Harry
Cady
Burns
Cody
Taps
Cravath
Shore
Nichoff
Lurderns
Hooper
Deston
Whitted
Scott
Speaker
Philadelphia
Paskart
Paskari
Texas
Hoblitzer
Parkert
Paskert
Wnleh
Niehoff
Cads
Nichol
Lews
Hoblitzel
Higblitzen
Paskett
Pasker
Batteries Repel Attack Upon Boston Harbor Forts
Boston, Mass. Oct 8 Two attacks on harbor fortifications by the hostile fleet in maneuvers began yesterday were repelled, according to Lieutenant Hann commanding the seventh harbor forts. It was expected another attempt to reduce the force would be made today. The coast artillery new were on the alert and prepared as a last resort to use masked batteries.
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Boston
Mass
Hann
Coast Artillery
Alexander and Shore Battle On The Mound In Boston
Philadelphia and Boston play a tense mound duel with Alexander and Shore as the expected battery for their clubs. The game features steady pitching, cautious baserunning, and several near scoring threats as both teams push for a lead through three innings before a late rally.
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Alexander
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