World events briefed from Allied and domestic stages
A crowded digest notes Pacific sea raids ending with seizure of the schooner Wogao in San Francisco Bay, US minister Pleasant A. Stovall returns to consult on Swiss shipments, Dutch bunker coal friction with the US listed as unfriendly, Reichstag parley dismisses peace while Germany’s demes demand soil, Belleville jury convicts white defendants in a race riot murder, Whitman hails US war resolve, Liberty Loan drives surge in Pittsburgh training camp, and multiple crime and political incidents including an Oklahoma draft resister arrest, Von Hoffman balloon race victory, and a fatal shooting in Hammond Indiana.
British Use of Perugian Ports Granted by Government
Government grants the use of Perugia ports to a British squadron. British minister thanks President Pardo for extending the privilege. German naval minister Eduard von Capelle resigns amid liberal Reichstag pressure after criticizing Socialists over the Whitehasbayen mutiny.
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Eduard von Capelle
Reichstag
Michaelis
Capelle
Withehasbayen Muttuy
War era aims urged government ownership of railroads
Washington statements from the conference committee on national preparedness warn that war demands may force government control of the American railroad system. Reports from Federal Reserve banks show second Liberty loan subscriptions totaling 344 million dollars, with Minneapolis yet to report. The army manpower pool is seen as strained, prompting possible conscription for construction work in munition plants and shipyards. A war industries price agreement with steel manufacturers reduces prices by about one third. A coal shortage is admitted by the geological survey amid unprecedented demand. Food supplies are to be placed under government control by November 1 under licensing to curb profits and hoarding. Tusker Bliss has been commissioned general in Washington, with Pershing also attaining general rank.
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Conference Committee On National
America
Federal Reserve
Minneapolis
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Food Administration
Wilson
Tusker H. Bliss
Army
War Department
General Pershing
France
Allied and German war actions and U.S. wartime measures
European conflict updates describe England pledging continued fight with France over Alsace Lorraine, Allied advances in Belgium, and Bulgarian reports of heavy losses. The piece covers German mutiny trials, Wilhelmshaven executions, and French captures at Manders with 700+ prisoners. Washington details a record 65th congress session, vast war measures, taxes, and massive defense spending including a $21.89 billion deficit and up to $5 billion in foreign loans.
War Session Achievements Noted As Harmony Prevails
During six months of Congress war session there was little dissension and the administration faced defeat on only one major bill. The period highlighted a rare display of unity amid wartime policy battles.
Important War Session Bills Passed by Congress
A war session bill list shows Declaration of war against Germany on April 6, extensive war finance measures including war bonds totaling 15.54 billion dollars and war appropriations of 14.39 billion, seven billion in allied loans, a selective draft for 10 million men, and major statutes such as the espionage, food control, trading with the enemy, and soldiers and sailors insurance acts.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
Reichstag
50,000 Belgian Houses Destroyed by Germans
In Havre in October a gray book issued by the Belgian government refutes earlier German claims from May 1815. It states 40,000 to 50,000 Belgian houses were destroyed as German troops justified actions in early war days.
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Havre
Belgium
Jackie Kills Friend Case Recorded in London Court
In London a naval mate named Perente was granted bail on a manslaughter charge connected to the September 8 death of dockyard laborer Plummer who died from a jaw blow. Perente pleaded not guilty and stated he did not intend to injure his friend. The incident occurred at Queenstown magistrate's court.
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London
Ort
Perente
Peru Breaks With Germany Over Diplomatic Rift
Lima Peru reports Peru formally breaks relations with Germany after a congress vote. In Buenos Aires Montevideo and Uruguay discussions, an overwhelming majority expected to back an immediate rupture in diplomatic ties with Germany.
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Peru
Germany
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Uruguay
Taft Weds Miss Chase in Waterbury Ceremony
In Waterbury New York? No Waterbury Conn Oct 8 Eleanor Chase daughter of Irving H. Chase married Sergt Maj Charles Phelps Taft II U S Army son of Willan H Taft and Mrs Taft of New Haven at Rose Hill home of the Chase family Wings in decor Roy Robert B Brown pastor of Second Church officiated Bride given away by her father Irving H Chase.
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Mise Eleanor
Irving H. Chase
Charles Phelps Taft II
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Taft
New Haven
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Roy
Robert B. Brown
Chase
California Labor Federation urges expulsions of I W W members
Sacramento October record shows the California State Federation of Labor adopting a resolution urging expulsion of all I W W members from unions of the American Federation of Labor. The motion emphasizes removing I W W influence within affiliated unions nationwide.
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Sacramento
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California State Fedaration of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Leading questions and a kiss in a Philadelphia courtroom
A Philadelphia lawyer describes leading questions with a comic anecdote about a bashful youth and a girl on a bench. The tale explores how different kiss locations convey feelings, as the girl protests by hiding her forehead and thrusting her hands in her pockets.
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Philadelphia
Iate
G. Johnson
Lemon Fill
To Extend Railway Oshkosh Street Railway Extension Plan
Oshkosh Wisconsin moves to extend and improve its street railway system. Officials outline plans to extend tracks upgrade equipment and expand service to additional neighborhoods. The proposal emphasizes modernization and broader urban mobility.
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Oshkosh
Wis
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