Openings of Cotton Exchanges Under War Finance Talks
Washington October 31. A breakthrough in wartime finance emerged as a conference of federal reserve and private bankers with Sir George Paish and Basil Jackett agreed to open exchanges. The plan includes a nine month certificate system to ease balance of trade and reduce gold shipments to England. Further steps planned for next week to fix the New York and Liverpool openings.
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Washington
Ooet
Federal Reserve
Sir George Paish
Basil B. Jackett
New York
Liverpool
George
England
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Public official balks at financial examiner request in Alabama
In Crenshaw county Alabama examiner H Y Brooke faced refusal from probate judge F M T Tankersley to inspect books. Judge Armstead Brown earlier ruled related examination laws vague. The dispute stems from past political clashes when Brooke edited the Crenshaw County Critic opposing Tankersley.
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Tankersley
Mr. Brooke
Brooke
Crenshaw County
Luverne
New York Cotton Exchange Reopens Amid Federal Banking Backing
A predicted surge in American money accompanies the reopening of the New York cotton exchange. A group of New York bankers plans to underwrite about 10,000 600 to support brokers through the trading resumption. Many brokers on both Liverpool and New York exchanges hold spread and straddle contracts held at prior prices.
Japanese Paper Protests U S Over German Cruiser Geier Stay
A semi official Japanese paper says a protest will be made to the United States to demand the removal of the German cruiser Geier from Honolulu, objecting to its continued stay amid wartime tensions.
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Tokio
United States
Geier
Honolulu
Germans Capture Main Positions Near Toul Says Berlin
Berlin reports that German forces have seized the principal French positions around Toul, indicating a significant advance on the southern front. The claim emphasizes strategic gains and the closure of French resistance in the area.
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Berlin
Toul
Martial law proclaimed in Rhodesia over Boer uprising
Capetown announces martial law across Rhodesia in response to an ongoing Boer uprising. Roads are restricted and curfews imposed as security forces escalate actions to restore order. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors and report suspicious activity.
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Capetown
Rhodesia
France backs Russia if conflict with Turkey erupts
Bordeaux authorities pledge full support to Russia should war arise with Turkey while England delays any action for now.
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Bordeaux
France
Russia
Turkey
England
Russians Back Turkey War Challenge
Petrograd reports a united Russian press favoring Turkey’s hostile challenge. The prevalent view is that if Turkey draws the sword she must die by the sword.
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Petrograd
Turkey
Hospital ship Rohilia wreck claims 97 lives near Whitby
London reports the hospital ship Rohilia was wrecked off Whitby resulting in ninety seven fatalities. The disaster prompted rescue efforts and inquiries into the incident and its causes.
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London
Whitby
Germans Prepare Naval Base at Dover for England Attack
London reports German forces appear to be building a naval base at Ebrige to strike England. The move signals potential escalation in the campaign as Allied observers monitor harbor activity and air defenses.
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London
Ebrige
England
Christmas Gifts for Europe Children Shipments
C B Moats of the Southern Express Company directs free shipments of Christmas gifts for European children. Items must be limited to 100 pounds, labeled Christmas Gifts for the Children of Europe, and reach Brooklyn 48 hours before the November 10 government ship departure.
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C. B. Moats
Southern Express Company
Europe
United States
Brooklyn
Apple growing a profitable industry in Calhoun county
Mrs. G H Mathis of Gadsden says profitable apple farming is possible on Nit sides of Calhoun county. She showed two large apples from Fugazzi Brothers orchard and noted varieties Black Ben Davis and Onyx. The trees, about 1060 acres in county, promise high profits with self-sustaining returns and strong prices in DeKalb and Cincinnati markets.
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Calhoun County
G. H. Mathis
Gadsden
Fugazsi Brothe
Ben Davis
Cincinnati
Math
Democratic National Committee Forecasts Tuesday Vote
In Washington on October 32 1 the Democratic national committee predicted Tuesday action to secure the party's control of the House. The forecast signals a push to assure victory for key party candidates and momentum in the upcoming ballot.
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Washington
Democratic “national _committee
Alabama observes school improvement and cleanup day
In Montgomery Alabama on October 31 the state held a cleanup day as all schools undertook repairs to dilapidated buildings using saws hammers nails and lumber. The event aimed to aid smaller rural schools and strengthen ties with larger institutions. County superintendents facilitated the effort statewide.
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Montgomrey
Ala
Alabama
State Department of Education
University, Normal Schools
Agricultural Schools
Department of Education
Colonel Harding to Join Goethals in Canal Zone
Washington October 23 Colonel Cheter Harding relinquished his post as Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia and will become chief aid to Governor George W Goethals of the Canal Zone.
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Wasington
Cheeter Harding
District of Columbia
George W. Goethals
Canal Zone
Calhoun Orchard Owners Face Annual Tax on Old Trees
GX claimed the Calhoun apple orchard yields pass to owners over $1,000 per acre each year from older trees.
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Calhoun
Weto
Two Russian Vessels Sunk By the Turks
An unofficial report from Constantinople claims war between Russia and Turkey. Italy’s cabinet resigns, signaling a war party win. Turkish warships reportedly attacked the Russian Black Sea fleet and sunk a gunboat and a torpedo boat destroyer while boarding Sevastopol, with a Turkish note blaming German officers for the acts. Officials in Paris and London pursue diplomacy as a grand vizier's cabinet is summoned.
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London
Constantinople
Russia
Turkey
Italy
Sublime Porte
Russian Black Sea
Breslau
Goeben
Porte
Black Sea
Petrograd
Railroad Securities Held Abroad
Washington reports that more than five billion dollars in American railroad stocks and bonds are held abroad. Responses from 114 roads indicate foreign holdings about 9.15 percent of total issues, hindering any reopening of securities exchanges without restrictions.
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Washington
Allied attack at Vailly yields 1600 prisoners and equipment
The press BuFead reports that in the afternoon assault at Vailly Allied forces repelled the attack and took 1600 prisoners along with two machine guns. No final decision is announced for the northeastern theatre. West of War progress by Russian forces is described as slow but steady.
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London
BuFead
Vailly
German forces report Belgian advances toward Ypres
The Berlin dispatch says main army headquarters reported Belgian towns Rons Capelle and Bixschote occupied in an advance on Ypres. Attacks on Hollebeke and Wanbeke followed with progress. Enemy positions north of Vailly evacuated. Constantinople notes Turkish torpedoing of two Russian vessels with no Turkish losses. London confirms HMS Hermees torpedoed and sunk in the Straits of Dover. all aboard saved.
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London
Berlin
Belgium
Rons
Capelle
Bixschote
Ypres
Hollebeke
Wanbeke
Vailly
Constantinople
Straits of Dover
Lincoln Highway Day Celebrations Across Nation
A nationwide Lincoln Highway Day observance was held along the coast to coast route under construction. Band concerts, processions, and speeches marked the event, echoing last year’s dedication with added celebrations.
Mack orders waivers on Bender Plank and Coombs
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack announced he has placed pitchers Bender Plank and Coombs on waivers. The move follows reports that the veterans were negotiating with the Feds amid contract disputes.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Bender, Plank
Mack
Feds
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