China marks fifth anniversary with bold Peking review
In Peking the Republic of China celebrates its fifth year with patriotic displays and a grand military review attended by President Li Yuan hung. He rode through the field outside the Forbidden City while 30 000 troops passed in ceremonial formation amid foreign spectators and aerial displays. The president faced no fear, and local press praised his defiance of critics as stabilizing for the republic.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Forbidden City
Nanyuan
Li Yuan-hung
Yuan Shi-kai
Li Yuanhong
Yuan-hung
Wuchang
New Republic
Assins
London Shocks Over New 8 PM Shop Closing Rule
Associated Press reports London's new early shop closing rule restricts after 8 o'clock purchases except meals and drinks. Smokers, candy buyers, and workers face curbs with bars selling alcohol until 9 30 while tobacco sales end at 8. Debate rages on what counts as a meal for buying cigars or confections on premises.
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Associated Press
London
Cigar
Candy Shop Trust
Old Comet Visible in Heidelbergs Ahead of Schedule
In Heidelbergs Germany on October 20 the Encke comet, due back in spring 1918, appeared dimly and was photographed by Professor Wolf at Koenigstuhl Observatory near the city. The comet lies far from the sun and near its predicted position, yet is unexpectedly visible.
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Heidelbers
Germany
Encke
Wolf
Koenigstuhl
No Cheap German Goods To Be Dumped on America
The American Association of Commerce and Trade in Berlin reports no surplus German labor or capacity to flood postwar markets with cheap steel iron goods dyes and other exports. Wages and living costs rose as wartime materials prioritise arms, raw materials are scarce, and domestic demand limits output for civilian and export use.
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Associated Press
Berlin
American Association of Commerce and Trade of Berlin
Germany
The
Association
Jason
American Engineer Inspects the Conditions in Italy
Rome November 1 James Francis Case a civil engineer for the American International corporation in Italy and Spain has completed his first inspection of business possibilities. He urges American firms to lower exchange rates and to send goods to Europe to boost trade while noting Italy’s potential for detail work and large public improvements after the war.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
James Francis Case
American International Corporation
Spain
Case
Europe
Russia
Austria
Germany
Tallan
United States
Russi
Tost
Brazilians Push Cattle Boom Across Brazil in Shadows of War
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazilian agriculturists and merchants across Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Mato Grosso Minas Gerais Bahia and others seizing on cattle raising amid postwar demand for beef. US Europe and Argentine breeders influence plans for modern slaughterhouses packed with up to date methods. Government backs cattle exhibit and veterinary support to rival Argentina as a world beef storehouse.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Matto Grosso
Mina
Geraes
Bahia
United States
Europe
Attlc
Chicago
Sno ‘Paulo
Brazilia
Amazon
Goig
Furloughs for German Frontline Soldiers Announced
Berlin reports a new autumn furlough period for most troops in the field. The war ministry directs troop commanders to release men who can spare leave, prioritizing farmers and those needed for harvest. Married soldiers are favored and men who have fought for a year are to be recalled after furloughs where possible.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ministry of War
Farma
Ska Commandera
Notables on Way to War Zone Enter Chicago trip
Prominent persons headed to Chicago include Susana Caleat dancer and singer planning Paris gown shopping for a new dancing act and Olga W. Degen scenario writer traveling to gather material for war picture plays. Both are aboard the French line with a special photogravure feature.
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Photgrayba N.Y. H
Chicago
Susana Caleat
Olga W. Degen
Americans Settling in Italy as Gateway to the Orient
Milan October 25 Associated Press correspondence reports a rising number of American firms establishing in Italy. Charles F. Hause, president of the American, says Italy links northern Europe to the Orient, offering superior markets, favorable tariffs, and ample returns. He notes Italy buys substantial U.S. goods and praises Italian ports, tariffs, and the welcome for American initiative and merchandise. firms weigh trial markets and structure for success in the Tealian market.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Orient
Near East
Charles F Hause
Europe
Haus
Associated
Tryly
United States
Switzerland
Faltane
Increase in Women Workers Is Simply Enormous
London reports a wartime surge in female employment, with 648,000 additional women working outside homes over two years. Women filled munition plants and various industrial roles, including bus conductors, tram drivers, and factory laborers, replacing men in many sectors and reshaping postwar labor needs across Britain.
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Associated Press
London
Rome
Bettiah Isles
Fife
Uiteruy
Acon
Breweriew
Attmnpee
Mestica
Ste
Knatiah
Clarks
Gual
Communal laundries urged for Vilna poor amid rising costs
In Vilna on October 20 officials discussed establishing communal laundries to aid the poor unable to pay for cleanliness items. The main organization reported Vilna’s two ranch societies collected over 18,000 rubles last year for 80,000 people, while criticism arose over funds and outreach.
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Vilna
Russia
Atx Momtat
Joe Famed
Vilnam
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