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Foreign News
October 28, 1915
Licking Valley Courier
West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
British recruitment officers report a rush of enlistments following the German execution of nurse Edith Cavell in Brussels, described as more effective than the Lusitania sinking or Zeppelin raids. (London, Oct. 25)
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ENGLISHMEN RUSH TO COLORS
Britain Gains Troops Through the Killing of Miss Edith Cavell by Germans.
London, Oct. 25.—Taking instant advantage of the impetus given to army enlistments by Miss Edith Cavell's execution in Brussels, recruiting officers are pushing their campaign vigorously throughout the British isles. Army officers declare no incident of the war, not the Lusitania incident nor the Zeppelin raids, has been of so much help to them in bringing the material they want with a rush to the colors.
Britain Gains Troops Through the Killing of Miss Edith Cavell by Germans.
London, Oct. 25.—Taking instant advantage of the impetus given to army enlistments by Miss Edith Cavell's execution in Brussels, recruiting officers are pushing their campaign vigorously throughout the British isles. Army officers declare no incident of the war, not the Lusitania incident nor the Zeppelin raids, has been of so much help to them in bringing the material they want with a rush to the colors.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Edith Cavell Execution
British Enlistments
Brussels
Lusitania Incident
Zeppelin Raids
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Edith Cavell
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Oct. 25
Key Persons
Miss Edith Cavell
Outcome
surge in army enlistments across the british isles
Event Details
Recruiting officers are capitalizing on the increased enlistments prompted by the German execution of Miss Edith Cavell in Brussels. Army officers state that this incident has boosted recruitment more than the Lusitania sinking or Zeppelin raids.