ADRIANOPLE
WATER. SUPPLY CUT OFF. . MUCH SICKNESS REPORTED. SOFIA, Nov. 6. The 'battle lasted all day on the 29tli ult. Twenty thousand Turks attempted to break through the besiegers of Adrianople, and. ".both sides lost 'heavily. The Bulgai'ians orade a violent general bayonet charge, and compelled the Turks to retire within the lines, where they were supported ibv artillery. The Bulgarians did not follow. Refugees state that the Adrianopls water supply is cut off, and the inhabitants are dependent on 'the river. There is much sic.kness. POPULACE PANIC-STRICKEN. (Received Nov. 7,. 11.30 a.m.) SOFIA, Nov. 6. The populace of Adrianople is panicstricken, and fighting to obtain food. The Belgium Red Cross hospital has been opened with 2000 beds at Tirnovo.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue XLVII, 7 November 1912, Page 5
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