Jury Disagrees in Carman Murder Trial
In Mineola New York the jury in the trial of Mrs Florence Conklin Carman for the slaying of Mrs Louise Pailey last June 30 failed to reach a verdict after about thirteen hours deliberation. Ten jurors favored complete acquittal and two favored first degree murder conviction. The jurors were discharged and Carman fainted on leaving the court.
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Mineola
Florence Conklin Carman
Louise Pailey
Mre Carman
Lewis J. Smith
Baal
Mrs. Carman
John J. Graham
German U-9 Returns Safe After Ruthless Raids
Berlin reports the submarine U-9 reached its home harbor after an bold voyage in which four British cruisers were sunk. Commander Weddigen earns the Order of Merit for daring exploits, including the Hawke Hogue Aboukir and Cressy.
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OY Morning Journal
Berlin
Rome
Tlamo
Hawke
Weddigen
Hogue
Aboukir
Cressy
Former Argentina President Jose Uriburi Dies
Buenos Aires reports the death of Dr. Jose Uriburi, former president of Argentina, on October 25. The brief notice notes his leadership role and passing.
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Buenos Aires
Jose Uriburi
Argentina
Income tax substitute for vodka monopoly in Russia
Vetrograd reports Russia plans an income tax to replace vodka revenue after prohibition cuts monopoly earnings. Finance Minister Parkin outlines two revenue paths, first raising duties on goods, with an income tax as the key proposal to follow after a government meeting.
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Associated Press
Vetrograd
Russia
Parkin
Cuma
Hypnotism Suspected in Denver Treasure Search Probe
Denver police arrested real estate agent A M Pryor and two men Arthur Betterman and John Siler as they tunneled beneath a bridge foot along the Platte river seeking buried treasure. A hypnotized woman's statements alleged to guide the search led to the officers intervention. she was not arrested.
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Morning Journal
Denver
A. M. Pryor
Arthur Betterman
John Siler
Platte River
Pryor
Redmond Urges Ireland to Stand as Fighting Nation
Belfast meeting hears John Redmond declare Ireland must defend rights by joining the war effort. He says Irish volunteers will not be safe behind shores and warns that failure to act would bring national disgrace. He notes about 35 000 Irishmen have joined since the war began.
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Belfast
Ireland
London
John &. Redmond
Redmond
Germany says landings in Canada would not violate Monroe doctrine
German ambassador Count von Bernstorff argued that Germany could land troops in Canada if possible and that such action would not breach the Monroe doctrine. He cited Berlin notes on the doctrine and denied South American colonization schemes, addressing British charges about German aims in the hemisphere.
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Count von Bernstorff
America
Mogning Journal Special
Washington
Germany
Canada
Europe
United States
State Department
South America
Bankers Pledge Aid for Cotton Acreage Reduction Plan
In Atlanta on Oct 25 a coalition of cotton region bankers pledged financial support to planters who agree to cut cotton acreage in 1915. The effort, started by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, reports signed pledges from three thousand bank presidents to back the program.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Canadian official killed in action at the front
Ottawa report confirms Major T Rivers Bulkely comptroller of the household to the Duke of Connaught governor general of Canada died in action after a cable message received at government house.
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Ottawa
Ont
Major T. Rivers-Bulkely
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Government House
Russian advance reported on fronts with bayonet charges
Petrograd says October 23 and 24 brought Russian defeats of German rear guards along Havak Skiernaya and Kivika. Loving Skierniewice and Rawa taken by bayonet. Austrians retreat with Germans near Radom while San and Przemysl fronts see desperate fighting. An Austrian column near Dolina defeated or dispersed.
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Jourmal Opec
Petrograd
Riv Havak
Skernyaka
Kivika
San
Przemysl
Prazemysl
Carpathians
Dolina
Stry
Servian Montenegrin Forces Report Balkan Front Actions
The Servian war office issued details of October 19 to 22 actions on the Bosnian front. Montenegrins repelled enemy advances near Kalinovik and Borivatz, capturing a mountain sun and several rifles. Balkan allies claimed 600 prisoners, including officers, as fighting continued along the frontier.
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Nish
Servia
London
Servian War Office
Medropolje
Kalinevik
Herzegovina
Kalinovik
Borivatz
Vienna
Austrian aeroplanes drop ineffective bombs over Antovari
Three Austrian aircraft dropped bombs from above Antovari but caused no damage. The attack appears aimed at French planes recently brought here by the fleet, as reported from Cettinje Montenegro dated October 25 via London at 1 p m.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
London
Antovari
French Aviator Poiret Outwits German Planes Over Vistula
Paris reports M. Poiret a French aviator with the Russian army outwitted three German aeroplanes by flying at a lower level. He faced attacks from above and from the ground but returned with important intelligence on enemy movements along the Vistula river.
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Paris
M. Poiret
Havas
Petrograd
Vistula River
German air raids on Warsaw claim notable casualties
London reports Warsaw correspondent states German aeroplane bombs have been fairly effective. One day 44 killed or wounded, only nine soldiers. another day 62 casualties. Civilians, including curious children, hit as planes released about five bombs per flight across the city.
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London
Warsaw
Reuters Telegram Company
Diaz Fully Recovered From Illness In France
Former President Porfirio Diaz of Mexico now in Biarritz France has completely recovered from his recent illness according to a Reuters dispatch from Madrid.
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London
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Biarritz
France
Madrid
Berlin War Life Normal Amid Casualties and Charities
Berlin remains pervaded by war yet lively in culture as theaters and concert halls operate with reduced crowds. Women and girls knit for soldiers, host charity efforts, and welcome displaced families while care for wounded and front line troops dominates social life.
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Berlin
Russian Capital Sobered By War Front News
Petrograd reports a shift from night life to quiet streets as early war losses mount. Officials publish daily casualty lists while peasants in black shawls gather outside government buildings, reflecting a city weighed down by grim front reports.
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Petrograd
Nevsky
Europe
Russians Reflect Amid War News and Social Scenes
The piece contrasts scenes of grief among Petrograd women with wartime reports. It quotes Nova Vremyra praising two months of Russian gains including Galicia and Pukewana, plus large prisoner numbers and captured supplies. It notes German troops’ status and recalls a restaurant incident tied to national anthem observance.
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Nova Vremyra
Galicia
Pukewana
Russia
Food Prices Rise in Austria and Trieste Quiet
The Journal reports sharply higher prices for provisions in Austria with Trieste and surrounding countryside unusually calm. Authorities enforce strict suppression of Italian newspapers, sentencing violators to fourteen days in prison.
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Austria
Trieste
Western Front Battles and Diplomatic Notes Update
Fierce fighting continues in the western theater near Nieuport Dixmude Ypres and the Yser. German forces claim advances and 500 British prisoners while French reports admit a crossing of the Yser. Heavy clashes also in the Meuse Woevre Argonne with enemy losses. In Poland Galicia and the Bosnian frontier allied and central powers clash. Deaths reported of British staff officer Horsley Douglas and German General Poohhammer. U 9 submarine actions noted and U 9 return to port. American cotton shipments labeled not contraband easing neutral trade. Britain informs the U S Cotton shipments not contraband aiding neutral commerce.
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North Sea
Belgium
Nieuport
Lys
Yser
Dixmude
Ypres
Lille
Soissons
Craonne
Meuse
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Austria
German Forces Cross Yser Canal Amid Frontline Push
Paris reports from Oct 25 that German troops crossed the Yser canal between Nieuport and Dixmude after fierce fighting. French officials say battles continue from Nieuport to the Lys while attacks west and south of Lille are repulsed. Heavy Meuse artillery and Argonne actions are noted.
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Morning Journal
Paris
French War Office
Nieuport
Lys
Yser
Dixmude
Lille
Oise
Argonne
Soissons
Craonne
Meuse
Woevre
Thourcourt
Nonsard
Brussels
Joinville
St. Mihiel
Lachalde
Arras
Melzicourt
Vareinnes
Aisne
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Venice
Yoer Canal
Yser Canal
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Flanders
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Sion
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Radom
Poland
Loving
Rawa
Skierniewice
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