German Attacks Less Violent On French Line
Paris dispatch reports German attacks between Nieuport and Arras were less violent. French forces maintained positions and advanced north and east of Ypres, with progress near Labassee and Arras. Russians and Austro-Hungarian fronts show mixed activity as war spread across Galicia and East Prussia.
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French
Paris
Nieuport
Arras
Ypres
Cambria
Labassee
Aisne
Craonne
Deschames
Woevre
Aprimont
St. Mihiel
le Prete
Russia
Warsaw
Rawa
Iza
Vistula
Kozienica
Radom
Galicia
Sambor
Podbud
East Prussia
France
Yser
Ett
Germans Miss Warsaw Strike Despite Sudden German Advance
Petrograd reports a detailed look at the German move toward Warsaw in Russian Poland. Russian generals blame a delay in a night attack that squandered an eight mile proximity, while praising von Morgen's swift south western thrust and the Germans’ abrupt retreat when outflanked.
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Petrograd
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
von Morgen
German Cruiser Emden at Work
Berlin reports that the German cruiser Emden sank a large Japanese liner bound for Singapore. Earlier reports note Emden and Karlsruhe combined sinking 33 vessels totaling about 150000 tons. A separate dispatch claims Emden sank the small Japanese steamer Kumegasaki Maru near Singapore, noted as 158 tons burden.
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Berlin
Emden
Singapore
Stampa
Karlsruhe
London
Amden
Amsterdam
the Marine
Tony Burden
Nagasaki
Humane Treatment Focus At Iowa Laundrymen Meet
Fred V. Sherman of Fort Dodge urged more humane treatment of laundry workers and better on‑the‑job comforts at the state laundrymen convention in Des Moines. He showcased worn shoes as a symbol and described his plant’s tub and shower baths for employees, promoting a humane approach to boost efficiency and loyalty.
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Fred V. Sherman
Fort Dodge
Fred W. Sherman
Iowa Laundjerera’ Association
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Mr. Sherman
Sherman
Arbo
W. H. Pew
Department of Animal Husbandry
the State University
H. W. Vaughan
Vaughan
G. D. Wolf
Chicago
Fred Elliott
Flo
Mother Jones asks Wilson to close Colorado mines
"Mother" Jones and James Lord urged President Wilson to shut Colorado coal mines if operators reject the federal mediation plan. They warned that removing federal troops could lead to renewed fighting and claimed women and children are being brutally treated. President Wilson listened and considered authority to act.
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Washington, DD
Wilson
Mother Jones
James Lord
Mining Department
American Federation of Labor
Colorado
Lord
Jones
Wari
Gompers
The
Federation
White House
Mr. Wilson
Frightful Act Ends in Family Tragedy in Galesburg
In Galesburg Illinois on October 26, M. Stemnberg a confectioner and notable local family member killed his three children Joyce 10 Ralph 14 and Lowell 16 during a liquor fueled bout of temporary insanity and then killed himself after returning with a shotgun. His wife was unable to stop him as the family quarrel over bedclothes escalated. Stemnberg aged 47 lived with his wife and children before the grim act.
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Galesburg
Strombere
Joyce
Ralph
Lowell
Germans Prepare Coast Defenses Along Belgian Shore
London reports from Flushing state that mines washed ashore below Ostend functioned, while Germans pull back from Westende and fortify coast from Ostende to Knocke. Ostend readies harbor mines. 14,000 killed and 330 wounded on the Nieuwpoort-Dixmude front. 400 vehicles with wounded pass Ostend. Bruguish timber for airship shed near Geldenel, dunes between Huyst and Duinberg. five train loads of artillery go to Zeebrugge. Dutch trawler Jugger Vingrdingen hit a mine 40 miles north of Ymuiden. crew rescued.
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London
Mies
Tohn Daily Mail
Flushing
Holland
Qstead
Westende
Ostende Khocke
Ostend
Nieuport-Dixsmude
Ovi
Ymuiden
Amsterdam
Reuter Telegram Company
Complete Plans for Bryan Rally
If weather permits, Secretary of State William J. Bryan speaks outdoors at the Russell Lamson hotel corner Fifth and Commercial streets tomorrow afternoon about 2 30. If conditions worsen, he will be escorted to the Majestic theatre to deliver his address. M H Kelly oversees the rally plans and asks the faithful to remember.
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Russell-Lamson
Wen
W. J. Ryan
Palace Theatre
William J. Bryan
Fifth
Commercial Streets
Waterloo
Bryan
Majestic Theatre
M. H. Kelly
Endurance Test as War Report Notes Yser Front Progress
A Berlin statement says the battle on the Yser canal and southwest of Lille remains stubborn with Gore man troops making progress. It adds that in the Dixmude area our troops made some progress, with no other major news reported from Paris.
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London
Amsterdam
Reuter Telegram Co
Handelsblad
Sluis
Netherlands
Nieuport
Dixmude
Ostend
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Times
Belgium
Middelkerken
Lombaertzyde
Westkerke
Slype
Paris
Berlin
France
Yser Ranal
Lille
Taris
Ship Kroonland Detained by British at Gibraltar
Washington reports the American ship Kroonland from New York en route to Naples and Greece with copper cargo has been detained at Gibraltar by British authorities. Consul Sprague offered no stated reason. copper is listed as conditional contraband by Britain, with speculation Ireland might take a similar stance as a prior Dutch case.
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Washington, D. C
Kroonland
New York
Naples
Greece
Gibraltar
State Department
Sprague
Fotland
Detel
Holland
Battles Rage in Eastern War Zone Near Vistula and San
Austro-German official reports from the eastern theatre indicate severe battles along the Vistula and San rivers. German forces engage numerically superior Russians, drawing attention comparable to the campaigns in France and Belgium. The Austrian war department bulletin notes Austrians southwest of Ivangorod facing larger Russian forces.
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Berlin
Vistula
San
France
Belgium
Austrian War Department
Ivangorod
Belgian Losses Said To Reach Ten Thousand
Berlin reports via wireless that mag ish newspapers estimate Belgian casualties along the Yser canal at about 10,000 men in the fighting.
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Berlin
Yser Canal
North Dakota Policy Suit By J T W Cane
J T W Cane sues the Home Insurance Co of New York for 1500 dollars claiming policy coverage due after damage to his trap caused by a hailstorm in North Dakota. The case seeks payment of the claimed sum from the insurer.
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JT. W. Cane
The
Home Insurance Co
New York
North Dakota
Red Cross Bazaar Draws Grordas Leaders to Grand Central
Miss Lucy Woke Smith, daughter of Senator Hoke Smith, and Genevieve Clark, daughter of Speaker Clark, head the Cotton Corner at the Red Cross bazaar in Grand Central Palace New York. The event funds European war relief.
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Lucy Woke Smith
Hoke Smith
Grordas
Genevieve Clark
Speaker Clark
Grand Central Patace
New York
Beneft
Grand Chapter of Alabama Opens First Formal Session
The thirty seventh grand chapter at Waterloo opened its morning session with hundreds of delegates and visitors. A brilliant reception honored guests as officers praised Waterloo Chapter for hospitality in welcoming attendees to the event at Waterloo theatre.
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Grand Chapter
Svesian
Hown
Qrawy
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed Amid Grand Chapter Gathering
The Waterloo region observes the annual Town grand chapter homecoming with grand officers and visiting dignitaries. Delegates from multiple localities attend ceremonies at the theatre with remarks from Mrs. Parrot and Mrs. Small as the grand chapter opens in formal style. Also included is President Wilson’s designation of November 26 as Thanksgiving Day and notes on the Northwestern Road Congress opening in Milwaukee and state highway discussions across Iowa.
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Towa
Grand Chapter
Tara M. Crooks
Boone
Jessie
Woodrift
Waterloo
Frances Parrott
Wal
Waterloo Astern Star
Cranks
Prand
Srra
Antonly
Milena
Idorn
Rand
Mhiowt
Miriam
Maratthon
Marathon
Milwaukee
Wis
Northwestern Road Congress
T. H. McDonald
Minnesota
Geo. W. Cooley
North Dakota
John Burke
United States
South Dakota
T. H. Lan
Tinois
PL Oc. McArdle
Michigan
F. P. Bowers
Royalton MN mine disaster toll climbs with 47 bodies found
Royalton Minnesota reports 47 bodies recovered from the Franklin Coal and Coke mine after a gas explosion. Only 11 identified. many remains mangled. Air shaft reversal blamed by mine manager, though it may have saved others. Rescue crews work to clear shaft and determine the final death toll as relatives are barred from morgues. Coroner's inquest begins. state mine inspectors to investigate later.
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Royalton, ML
Fort
Franklin Coal & Coke Go
James §. Brown
Bureau of Mines
Train wreck near Huntington injures eighteen
Eighteen people were injured when three Pullmans and a day coach of the Chesapeake & Ohio Washington Chicago train No 1 derailed ten miles east of Huntington West Virginia at dawn two Pullmans overturned sending passengers into embankments. J C Carter of Huntington was fatally hurt and Mrs J M Spady of Huntington was seriously injured.
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Huntington
W. Va
Parsons
Cheasepeake & Ohio
Washington-Chicago
Yast Tran
Dar
J. C. Carter
J. M. Spady
Life guards hit hard Astor among wounded
London report: Captain John Jacob Astor of the First Life Guards wounded in France appears on a casualty list dated Oct 23. The list shows 16 officers killed, 35 wounded, 23 missing. Also named among the wounded are Brig. Gen. C. T. McM. Kavanagh and Lieut. Col. A. F. Ferguson, with other officers from the Middlesex and Lifeguards units. A Republican meeting is set for 7:30 pm at Hostetler Building to discuss political conditions and invite voters.
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London
John Jacob Astor
Wiliam Waldorf Astor
France
C. T. Mc M. Kavanagh
Gol. EL BE. Cook
A. F. HK. Ferguson
Lita Guards
Tilet
B. £. Ward
Middlesex Regiment
Hostetler Building
Firthy and
Sycamore Streets
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Waterloo Theatre
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D. C
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Prasse
Poteo
OUP Cvt
Panama Canal
Woodrow Wilson
Unite States of America
Robert Lansing
el Tovar
L-Moore
Hime “Board
Eastern Star
Doene
Royalton
Astor
Havana
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