Germanys Luxburg Telegrams Show Submarine Plea to Salute South America
Secretary Lansing released two more of Count von Luxburgs messages from Buenos Aires confirming Germanys plan to control southern Brazil and prompting a submarine squadron to salute Latin American leaders. The dispatches discuss open markets in Argentina and Brazil, courting Chile, and delaying Argentina-German break while awaiting safe conduct for Luxburgs return.
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Washington
Notorius
von Luxbure
Buenos Aires
Lansing
Germany
Brazil
Neutonic
Luxburg
Count Luxburg
South America
Muadron
Paraguay
Chile
Santiago de Chile
Argentina
State Department
von Waxburg
United States
Berlin
Rio Janeiro
Gierman
von Luxburg
Hamburg Colonization Company
von Taxburg
Madrid says Joaquín Azcárraga to form new cabinet
A Madrid dispatch reports former Senate president and royal adviser Joaquín Azcárraga-Toca has been charged with forming a new cabinet for King Alfonso. The announcement notes his role as confidant and the political move follows inquiries into ministry reshuffles.
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London
Exchange
Madrid
Joaquin &Achez Toca
Senate
Alfonso
Weather Forecast for New Mexico
Denver report notes Wednesday and Thursday will be fair with little change in temperature across New Mexico expected.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Weather summary for twenty four hours ended yesterday
Local conditions show a maximum of 63 degrees and a minimum of 26, with a 28 degree range. At 6 p.m. the temperature was 45 with a north wind and clear skies.
Witnesses Examined in Means King Case in Concord
The Cabarrus County grand jury continues hearing witnesses in the Gaston B. Means murder case of Mrs. Maude A. King near Concord. A report was expected tomorrow as the panel nears completion.
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Morning Journal
Concord
N. C
Cabarrus County
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Here
Students Make Money From Raising Beans
Ten Colorado State Agricultural College students worked beans at Eaton during the summer. Each student earned between $600 and $700 after the town provided fifty acres, prepared land, and supervised cultivation. The beans were harvested and the students returned to classes.
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Morning Journal
Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado State Agricultural College
Eaton
Military training begun in Brazil amid war entry
Rio Janeiro, Brazil October 30 reports intensified training plans in view of Brazil joining the war. Garrisons in southern Brazil with a large German element have been reinforced. Twenty two former German sailors were arrested and taken to Sao Paulo. All German newspapers and publications have been seized.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Reed on Way to Avert Strike of Phone Workers
Verner Reed of Denver travels to San Francisco to meet with the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company and worker delegates to avert an impending strike. Secretary Wilson and mediators plan to follow within ten days to advance mining district mediation and enable quick briefing of the telephone dispute.
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Morming
Wilson
Arizona
San Francisco
Reed
Soldier found guilty and sentenced to hang in Connecticut
Hartford reported William J. Wise of New Britain an enlisted Fort Strum soldier was found guilty of murder and sentenced to be hanged December 14 at the Wethersfield prison. He killed Mrs. Anna Tobin in New Britain on September 19 and attempted suicide out of jealousy. Two other hangings are slated the same night at Wethersfield.
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Hartford
Conn
William J. Wise
New Britain
Fort Strum
N. Y
Wethersfield
Anna Tobin
Wise
Full Moon Shines Over American Sector in France
A full moon lights the American sector in France on Monday October 29 aiding snipers while hindering patrols in no man’s land. The glow covers the position and surrounding countryside, creating favorable and challenging conditions for troops.
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American Sector
PY Morning Journal
Epec AL
France
No Man’s Land
Artillery Rescues Great Many Pieces in Italian Line Stand
President Wilson and advisers discussed Italy’s situation with emphasis on coal for munition factories and allied support. They expect Italy to hold with General Cadorna at a new defensive line while British heavies, saved in retreat, bolster a final stand against Austro-German assaults.
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Momaing Journal
Washington
Wilson
Italy
Germany
Cadorna
Switchmen's Union Seeks Higher Wages in Chicago Meeting
Chicago, Oct. 30. Leaders of the Switchmen's Union of North America held an executive session to discuss proposed wage increases. Representatives of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Railway Conductors are set to address the same issue next Thursday.
Mining courses for prospectors at University of Arizona
University of Arizona offers ten week mining courses for prospectors starting October 15. The program covers mineralogy petrology ore deposit ecology field geology assaying and surveying with blowpipe tests and ore recognition. Entrance requirements are mild and aimed at mature students.
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Moring Journal
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Gentleman Burglar Not Detained in Salt Lake City Case
James Gould, arrested by San Francisco police on suspicion of the Salt Lake City spring burglaries, was released from the city jail after the county attorney recommended his release. Authorities found insufficient evidence to detain him after two weeks in jail.
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Morning Journal
Salt Lake City
Utah
James Gould
San Francisco
Hera
Gould
Cadornas Warning of Severe Trial Ahead for Italy
Rome reports Italy unites to face Austro German offensive with Cadorna signaling a harsh trial. Officials say German troop participation intensified fighting spirit, while accurate retreat and destruction of stores aid defense. A decisive large scale battle is anticipated as Italy vows to resist until a just peace.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Cadorna
Garonale d’Italia
Food pledge drive signs top two million in two days
Washington reports the food administration gathered over 64 thousand signatures on pledge cards in the first two days of the campaign despite bad weather. The nationwide goal is 10 million families this week, with Maine leading at 90 thousand cards signed in two days.
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Morning Journal Special
Wies
Washington
Food Administration
Maine
Meatless Day Observed in Chicago Across City
Meatless day in Chicago marked by holiday spirit amid soaring prices and economic need. Hotels and restaurants offered limited meat options while residents embraced meatless menus as healthful and economical, with some novelty in daily life.
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Journal Brecial
Chicago
Austro Germans Press Forward In Italian War Front
Udine, once headquarters of Cadorna's army, now lies in the hands of invaders as Austro Germans drive forward and Italian cavalry covers the retreat amid the ongoing advance.
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Udine
Cadorna
Further Captures Are Not Unlikely in Italian Front Driven By Germans
The Morning Journal reports a German Austro Hungarian drive into eastern Venetia with Udine captured and Italians retreating from the Isonzo. If eastern fronts push westward too, General Cadorna faces a serious predicament and many Italians could be captured unless a stand is made in Friuli. Reinforcements are rumored for Trentino as Austria and Germany plan a large offense. British and Canadian forces gain ground at Passchendaele while German claims say positions were held. Fronts in Aisne and Meuse see limited activity beyond artillery clashes.
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Tagliamento
Udine
Venetia
Isonzo Front
Carnic Alps
Teuton
Cadorna
Friuli
Trentino
Germany
Austria
Tsonzo
Trieste
Crest Farm
Passchendaele
Goeberg
Aisne
Meuse
France
America Extends Credit to Italy on Treasury Loan
Washington reports a $220 million loan to Italy, bringing total credits to $485 million and allied loans to $2.0914 billion. Italy will use the funds for coal and supplies for armies and industries, with the Shipping Board to transfer twenty five merchant ships to transport these goods.
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Washington
America
Italy
Treasury
Shipping Board
Canadians Launch Successful Push in Belgium
Canadians forcefully captured the tip of Bellevue spur after days of fighting near the British Army front in Belgium. The Associated Press reports this stand is hailed as one of the war’s notable strokes, signaling momentum for Allied operations.
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Belgium
Associated Press
Tellevue Spur
Canadian Troops Hold Passchendaele Ridge Under Fire
Fresh Canadian troops earned laurels amid heavy losses as they fought along the flooded Rorebeek and muddy ground under cold wind and rain. They pushed about 800 yards on Passchendaele ridge and pressed toward Goebberg, enduring machine gun and rifle fire.
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Rorebeek
Passchendaele Ridge
Goebberg
Church Members Not To Go On Firing Line
The war commission of the Seventh-day Adventists reports steps by the War Department to allow over 1,000 adherents to join the national army while maintaining religious prohibitions on killing. Many are assigned to medical or other non combatant roles and observe Sabbath on Saturday. The denomination’s operating fund was increased to 180000 to sustain foreign stations.
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OY Morning Journal
Minneapolis
Minn
War Commission
Seventh-day Adventists
General Conference Council
War Department
National Army
Medical Corps
British Bomb German Town in RAF Raid Near Saarbrucken
London official report says twelve British aircraft attacked Pirmazens beyond Saarbrucken with bombs on factories and gas works and last night bombed the railway station and lines around Saarbrucken, claiming excellent results.
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OV Moving Journal
London
Pirmazens
Saarbrucken
Germany
Switchmen Demand 50 Percent Pay Rise Across Railroads
The Switchmen Union of North America votes to seek a 50 percent wage increase for switchmen and related roles, due to cost of living rises. A referendum on a nationwide strike will follow in 30 days if demands are not met, with a 80-member committee from major rail systems arranging the action. The union has about 20,000 members and cites Adamson law limits on hours as a factor in earnings.
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Morning Journal
Wig
Chicago
United States
Switchmen's Union of North
Heberling
Buffalo
Steel mills seek assured coal supply for war orders
Washington officials faced steel executives from major plants asking for a guaranteed coal supply for the winter to avoid failing government war orders. Officials said industries producing war materials would receive priority in fuel allocation.
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LY Morning Journal
Washington
Fuel Administration
Government plans licensing of German patent drugs
Washington reports federal commission regulations allow American firms to manufacture German patented drugs under licenses. About 20,000 patented articles may be affected. Licenses may require a 1 percent output to public health service. pricing to be determined by the commission. Medical leaders warn of supply relief and wartime controls.
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TOW Morning Journal
Washington
Federal Commission
wtigiDé
Chisepe
United States
Public Health Service
Trade Commission
Women Plan Work in National Camps
Wages and methods to assist visiting women relatives of training soldiers were discussed at a Kansas City meeting of the Young Women’s Christian Association. Delegates from Colorado attended as delegates, and the group aims to establish hostess houses at cantonments for wives mothers sisters and young women friends. About 200000 dollars was allocated in the west central district to support the effort. The council also seeks ways to enable families to reside near cantonments so soldiers can obtain food at lower costs during liberty.
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Morming Jovoual
Kansas City
Young Women’s Christian Association
Colorado
Association
War Work Gomncit
West Central District
Ecantonments
Mexican Minister of Finance Heads to Washington
News reports that Luis, Mexico's finance minister, will depart for Washington to negotiate securing gold and address embargo concerns on imports. The move aims to ease trade restrictions and stabilize Mexico’s economy amid market pressures.
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Cabrera
Washington
Mexico City
Luis
Fort
Mexico
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