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  2. NOTES ON THE WAR.

    The fall of Antwerp has been the cause of great rejoicings at Berlin, but, as already stated, it is likely to be a case of "much ado about nothing." During ...

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  4. Before the Fall.

    The Antwerp garrison blew up forts Schooten, Brasschaet, Merven, Capellan, and others. ...

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  5. Desperate Battle

    A communique issued in Paris declares that the German cavalry who seized passages on the Lys, east of Mire, were expelled on Saturday, and retired into ...

    Article : 159 words
  6. FLIGHT PROCESSION.

    With a view to reaching Ostend by forced marches 600 motor cars were used to convey the various contingents of the retreating garrison through Salzaede. The ...

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  7. THE ENTRY.

    Four miles from the city was a line of the enemy's guns throughout Wednesday and Thursday morning, and the civilians of Antwerp endeavoured to ...

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  8. DREW LOTS.

    A telegram states that four officers of Fort St. Marie drew lots for a certain duty, and the decision fell to a married man with a family. Another officer ...

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  9. GERMAN DECORATIONS.

    The Kaiser bestowed the Iron Cross on his son, Prince August Wilhelm, who was among the first to penetrate the Antwerp fortifications, and General ...

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  10. DISREGARD OF LIFE.

    Correspondents agree that the German attacks between the outer and inner forts of Antwerp were carried out with utter disregard to life, in face of mines ...

    Article : 67 words
  11. WARNING TO CITIZENS.

    General Baesler's proclamation warns the citizens that refractory conduct will be punished according to the laws of war, and may lead to the "destruction ...

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  12. SUPPLIES AND PRISONERS.

    A German official message states that the Germans captured enormous supplies of all kinds at Antwerp, and the number of prisoners taken cannot be ...

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  13. FOUR ENGAGEMENTS.

    The correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" at Paris, wiring on Saturday, reports that during the week the allies fought four battles. The most ...

    Article : 245 words
  14. BELGIANS RETREAT FIGHTING.

    There was heavy fighting on Friday afternoon between the retreating garrison and the Germans across the Scheldt. Advancing upon the western side of ...

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  15. A CHRISTMAS GIFT.

    The "London Daily Telegraph" has opened a shilling fund as a Christmas gift to King Albert for the Belgians. ...

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  16. THE BELGIAN SOVEREIGNS.

    The Belgian army and the British force, with the King of the Belgians, have arrived safely at Ostend. An exchange correspondent at The ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. The Kaiser's Latest.

    Warsaw newspapers contain the text of the Kaiser's latest proclamation, addressed to his Eastern army:—"Remember you, who are the chosen people, ...

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  18. IN THE TRENCHES.

    The Belgians manned the trenches at Antwerp for 71 hours, and the headquarters established a high tower, which was connected by telephone with all the ...

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  19. FLIGHT OF THE PEOPLE.

    The panic amongst the population commenced during the bombardment on Wednesday night. Fifteen thousand failed to secure passages on the Ostend ...

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  20. SATISFACTORY OPERATIONS.

    Another communique issued at midnight declares there was nothing fresh to report, except that a sag had been captured near Lassigny. The general ...

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  21. OVERWHELMED BY ARTILLERY.

    While the battle was confined to the infantry, the Belgians easily held their own, but the overpowering massed artillery fire, directed from Taubes, was ...

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  22. GERMANS SURPRISED.

    Reuter's representative in Paris declares that the provincial newspapers give details of the development in the Roye-Lassigny district. From September ...

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  23. ALARMING EXPERIENCES.

    The English Women's National Service. Hospital had alarming experiences. It was necessary to rescue 130 patients who were in the direct line of the shell ...

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  24. THE DAY.

    The author of this magnificent poem (says the "Daily Express") is Mr. Henry Chappell, a railway porter at Bath. Mr. Chappell is known to his ...

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  25. PARTICULARLY VIOLENT FIGHT.

    At Arras the Germans were well supplied with artillery, and the struggle was particularly violent on Tuesday and Wednesday, but they scored no success, ...

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  26. TROOPS RELEASED.

    An official Berlin message also states that the fall of Antwerp has released 200,000 troops, who will be transported forthwith to France with siege artillery. ...

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  27. A CEASELESS PILGRIMAGE.

    A majority of the refuges went to Essen and Rosondaal, while on the roads was a ceaseless pilgrimage of women, children, and aged men, seeking ...

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  28. BELGIANS IN HOLLAND.

    Three thousand Belgian troops crossed the Dutch frontier, and were interned. ...

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  29. FAMINE CONDITIONS.

    Besides a food shortage in Brussels, the Belgian Minister announces famine at Liege, Namur, Luxemburg, and Hainault. ...

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  30. GERMANS DRIVEN BACK.

    According to the "Daily Mail" correspondent in Paris, a desperate battle was fought on Friday, north of Arras, and resulted in a brilliant success. The ...

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  31. A £20,000,000 FINE.

    At Flushing it is stated that the Germans fined Antwerp £20,000,000 sterling. ...

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  32. WITH THE BRITISH.

    The following cable message relating to the war has been received' by tie Minister of External Affairs (Mr. Arthur) from the High Commissioner's ...

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  33. NO REASON FOR DEPRESSION.

    Speaking in the Kingsway Hall, the Right Hon. Walter Runciman, M.P., President of the Board of Trade, declared there was no reason to be ...

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  34. TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.

    An explosion occurred on the Gas and Electricity Company's premises. Numbers of the staff were cut off from the exits, several being killed and 100 ...

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  35. REPORTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS.

    British correspondents who were at Antwerp have reached Flushing and Amsterdam. They narrate that Antwerp was afire in eight places on Wednesday ...

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  36. DUTCH SYMPATHY ALIENATED.

    The bombardment of Antwerp has alienated Dutch sympathy from Germany. Many consider that Antwerp is far beyond the limit of Dr. von Bethmann ...

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  37. MRS. GARDINER FUND.

    Already acknowledged £35 3 2 Doris, Vera, and Lewis Batten, Beaconsfield 0 3 0 Mrs. Eliza Murray, Mowbray 0 5 0 ...

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  38. GENERAL ADVANCE.

    The Press Bureau communication from the French headquarters mentions a lull in operations on our immediate front, pending a general advance. ...

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  39. A STERILE VICTORY.

    The Parisian newspapers pay a tribute to the latest act of Belgian heroism and self-sacrifice, and point out that small value was fixed on the fortifications, in ...

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  40. LIKE A VISION OF HELL.

    The Belgians had been in the trenches for four days, and the men were worn out and incapable of withstanding attacks of large bodies of men. They, how. ...

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  41. TERRIBLE BURN ON PALM OF HAND.

    "One night I struck a match and the whole box went off in my hand, and I had a terrible burn across the palm," says Mr. J. R. Worsley, Margate, Tas. "The ...

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  42. PICKING OFF OFFICERS.

    According to the prisoners, at medium ranges the French and British officers are easily distinguishable from the men, and the Germans select infantry ...

    Article : 110 words
  43. ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH.

    Messages despatched from Antwerp. prior to the capture record demonstrations following the arrival of the British troops. The whole population was raised ...

    Article : 292 words
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