Sugar Deal Relieves Eastern Shortage Halting Famine Fear
The American Sugar Refining company contracted 200 million pounds of Louisiana cane sugar for shipment northward to ease eastern near famine conditions. Prices fixed for wholesalers begin at 8.25 cents and fall to about 7.2 cents, with retail prices near 9 cents and declining to 8 cents by year end. The Food Administration coordinates shipments and monitors retailers to curb war profiteering.
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Sugar Shortage Triggers High Level Allied Meeting
New York officials announce drastic steps to tackle sugar shortages for the Entente powers. Sir Joseph White Todd and John R. Drake, from the British food commission, will attend a conference chaired by B A Rolfe tomorrow. Rolfe has been pressing Louisiana planters to boost production amid no relief in sight.
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International Sugar Refiners Committee
Federal Food Administration
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John R. Drake
British Food Commission
B. A. Rolfe
International Committee
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Louisiana
Sinn Fein plot arrests tied to Mellowes bail debate
Secret service investigations into the Sinn Fein plot amid Liam Mellowes arrest continued in New York as officials hinted at further arrests. Barons Recklinghausen’s papers were being reviewed for links to Irish revolutionary activity, aiding trails for investigators and Flynn said the material held value to the government. Mellowes, charged with false papers as an American seaman, could not post the $7,500 bail. Recklinghausen is held at Ellis Island as an alien enemy.
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United States
William J. Flynn
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Ellis Island
Master of Appam Among Prisoners Who Made Escape
Ten prisoners escaped last night from the alien enemy detention camp at Fort McPherson Atlanta. The fugitives included crew members of the Appam and the commerce destroyer Eitel Friedrich. Bloodhounds traced a tunnel exit to a stream a mile from the fort where the trail went cold after men likely waded to evade the scent.
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German Ministry Shifts Roles To Imperial Economics Dept
Berlin dispatch reports an imperial decree transferring social economic and political tasks from the interior ministry to the new imperial department of economics. Vice Chancellor Heifferich is relieved of interior duties. Under Secretary Wallraf becomes interior minister and Rudolph Schwander becomes secretary of state for the imperial department of economics.
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Petain Forces Press Gains In Sharp Stroke
French troops led a strong assault along the front cutting through German lines and advancing to secure captures. Official reports indicate more than 8,000 German soldiers were taken prisoner in the offensive against Crown Prince.
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Germans Begin Offensive on Italian Front Reported
The article notes German forces using specially constructed gas shells to attack along the Austro Italian front from Monte Rombon to Tolmino and the Bainsizza plateau. It cites Austrian reinforcements, Italian preparations, and weather hindrances delaying the fight while reporting large losses of British shipping and several battlefield retreats and advances.
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Paris Predicted Warm Winter With Ample Coal Supplies
Paris reports no risk of cold this winter with sufficient coal for all needs even in a harsh season. A sizable wood stock gathered in summer aims to cushion any coal shortage and profit from the temporary crisis.
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Tax Amendment Debate Amid State Educators’ Opposition
The proposed measure would hamper learning and increase hardship for teachers by lowering their pay, drawing strong opposition from state educators. Proponents argue budget relief, while critics warn of negative effects on classrooms and morale.
Tax Amendment Threatens New Mexico School Progress
State education officials warn the proposed Tax Amendment would cap district revenues to a five percent annual increase, jeopardizing rural schools and salaries. They argue tying the rule to the constitution would make future changes nearly impossible and slow school growth for years.
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Wagner
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and Colorado
Denver Colorado October 24 for New Mexico forecasts Thursday colder with fair in the south unsettled possible rain or snow in the north portions Friday partly cloudy colder in the southeast portion
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Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ended 6 P.M.
Local weather report shows a maximum of 73 degrees and a minimum of 25 with a 48 degree range. At 6 P.M. the temperature stood at 64 with a northwest wind and clear skies.
Tombstone Merchant Killed While Hunting
A telegram from the Chiricahua mountains reports local merchant F. N. Wolcott was killed while hunting in the mountains near Tombstone Arizona. Wolcott, a pioneer Cochise county settler, leaves behind a son in law R. P. Kyle trainmaster of the western division of the BE BP W.
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Madame Melba Injured by Stage Lights in Fort Worth Faust
In Fort Worth Texas on Oct 24 Madame Melba the singer was slightly hurt during the first act of Faust when a row of back stage lights fell and struck her on the arm during the performance.
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Liberty Day drives push US toward $5 billion loan goal
Liberty day subscriptions near 3 billion with estimates varying by district. Treasury reports show strong turnout nationwide, from Texas to Ohio, Chicago and San Francisco, with President Wilson among top subscribers.
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Captain Bartlett James Death To Be Investigated
A military board investigates the death of Captain Bartlett James found with a pistol wound to his body. He recently received promotion from first lieutenant and was from Danville, Virginia. His body will likely be sent to his home for burial.
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