German Baltic advance surrounding Riga prompts fresh coastal push
The article reports German forces landing on Mose and Dago islands at the Gulf of Riga mouth with battle fleet support. It notes German gains on Ocsel and Paco islands, aiming to control the Gulf of Riga and threaten the Russian front, with winter approaching and unclear prospects for a full Petrograd push. It also covers wider front actions including Haig and French sector fighting near Verdun and the Chemin des Dames as weather and morale affect operations.
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OY Morning Journal
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White Sox take World Series lead with 8 5 win over Giants
Chicago Americans defeat New York Nationals 8 to 5 before about 27 000 fans at the Polo Grounds. The game featured heavy rooting and mixed plays, boosting Chicago to a 3 2 series lead as Game Six set for Monday and Game Seven, if needed, for Tuesday. Gate receipts totaled 69403.26 with shares split among clubs and the commission.
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TOY Morning Journal
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Regions Planned for Vocational Education Act Offices
Washington reports the federal board designates five regional offices for the vocational education act and names eleven agents to set up regional headquarters. Kansas City will host near central states, San Francisco the Pacific states, and Atlanta the southern states.
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Washington
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Kansas City
Near Central States
San Francisco
Pacific States
Atlanta
Waite Sox Win Upgrade Battle In World Series Lead
The Waite Sox clinched another lead in the World Series with a late inning rally to turn what appeared a defeat into victory. American League champions extend their advantage as fans celebrate the turnaround.
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Waite Sox
Weather Outlook for New Mexico Partly Fine
Denver Colorado reports for October 13 indicate Sunday and Monday will be generally fair with little change in temperature across New Mexico.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Local weather summary for the last day
A brief weather report notes yesterday's conditions with a maximum of 73 degrees and a minimum of 41. The day ended with a 60 degree reading, a south wind, and clear skies.
Russell Powers Through Short Stints in Long Baseball Pitching Line
Russell went 7 1/3 innings allowing 8 hits and 6 runs with Cicotte, Sallee, Williams, and Faber each giving up runs while striking out a combined 9. Umpires were O Loughlin Klem Rigler and Evans. Time 2 37.
Meatless Days for Hotels of Canada
Ottawa reports over 60 000 Canadian hotels and restaurants have adopted meatless days cutting bacon usage by 31 percent and beef by 40 percent from prior months. The food controller cites these measures as part of wartime conservation efforts. After November 1 millers face a new profit cap of 25 cents per barrel of flour with by products redirected to mills.
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Worming Journal
Washington
Canada
Food Controller of Canada
Food Administration
Second Liberty Loan Most Vital to War's Success
A dispatch from Dallas reports the United States faces a weak response to the October 1 open appeal for a three to four billion dollar loan to fund the war. Subscriptions are well below expectations with less than five percent of the eleven district goal met. advocates urge immediate action to avoid aiding Germany and risking allied forces.
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France
Federal Reserve District
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Bernalillo County to Seek $700,000 War Fund
The government urges citizens of Bernalillo County to contribute over $700,000 for war efforts, noting current subscriptions reach $195,700. With nearly 3,000 men in training, the question arises who will cover these expenses and share in the war costs.
British Forge Holds and Gains Ground in Renewed Fighting
British forces hold positions and advance on German lines as clashes intensify. Teutons fire on Red Cross personnel repeatedly, though their own stretcher bearers are reportedly left unharmed.
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Red Cross
British Front in France and Belgium Struggles Amid Rain
British troops southwest of Passchendaele push forward slightly with limited gains along a six mile front while muddy conditions hinder movements. German counter attacks are repelled by artillery. Red Cross flags briefly shielded stretcher bearers before German snipers killed some.
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Morning Journal
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Belgium
Associated Press
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Bitter fighting in Belgium as Liberty Loan lag slows drive
The front lines saw heavy German resistance and British assaults around Wolfe copse near Paschendaele and the Poelcapelle brewery as officials warn the second Liberty Loan misfire threatens the $5 billion goal. Treasury estimates show only about $600 million subscribed with two weeks left, prompting a major new push across the nation led by President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo.
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Morning Journal
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San Francisco
No Real Mutiny In Navy Berlin Says
Berlin declares no broad mutiny occurred in the German navy only a single ship case where sailors tried propaganda. The admiralty denies a mutiny on the Nürnberg and four battleships.
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Independent Socialist Party
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Nurnburg
Landis Refuses Bond for Haywood in IWW Case
Federal Judge Landis declined to approve a bond for the release of William D. Haywood, IWW general secretary, under indictment with other members for conspiracy against the government. The court said the property scheduled was not in this federal court district.
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Landis
William JD. Haywood
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Industrial Workers of the World
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Federal
Demonstration in Buenos Aires Protests German Ties
A neutrality rally in Buenos Aires drew both German and Spanish participants. Demonstrators clashed with pro rupture factions as police charged with drawn sabres. Several rioters were wounded during the confrontations.
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OY Morning Journal
Buenos Aires
Germany
United States troops raise over 500000 for liberty loan drive
Fort Bliss Texas reports soldiers in the district raised more than 500000 for the second liberty loan and aim to reach the goal before the campaign ends. A single regiment subscribed for 124000 in bonds today.
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United States
Russian Losses in Baltic Base Capture Heighten Threat
The admiralty warns the island of Pago seizure raises strategic danger for operations against Reval. The capture threatens the security of the Russian right flank and complicates defense near Petrograd.
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Admiralty
Pago
Reval
Hoover Appeals For Wheat Conservation
Washington reports that only about 77,696,000 bushels of this year’s wheat crop, roughly 11.8 percent, will remain for export after domestic needs are met unless Americans cut consumption as urged by the Food Administration.
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Jovana
Washington
United States
Food Administration
Milk Conspiracy Alleged Exposed in Federal Hearing
Chicago October 3 evidence presented to federal authorities alleges a nationwide plot by milk producers to raise prices. Attorney General Brundage of Illinois stated the case and outlined charges against several parties involved in the scheme.
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Gems
Jeral Brundage
Titinois
Rebel General Captured Near Mexico City
In Mexico City on October 13 reports say General Cons Gonsales was captured after a recent heavy engagement. The eerie atmosphere in the capital accompanies the unfolding military developments as authorities verify the outcome of the action.
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Cons Gonsales
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