Decisive Battle Looms on Italian Front Amid Allied Talks
London and Rome report a coming clash as General Cadorna prepares to halt the German Austrian drive along the Tagliamento. Italy's defense hinges on the river barrier, with Cadorna's masterly retreat under scrutiny and political shifts in Rome. Washington weighs American help to bolster the Italian front and avert a disaster in the northern plains.
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Cadorna
Tagliamento
Washington
Italy
von Mackensen
Udine
Adriatic
Caric Alps
Piave
Palmanova
Gradisca
Cervignano
Tribuna
Rome
Cabi
United States
Labor Fears as Women War Workers Spread
The American Federation of Labor signals opposition to increased use of women in war work under lower wages. Plans are formed to counter replacing men with women and the wage issue will be debated at the AFL convention in Buffalo.
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Washington
Warmto
Gtse
Wag
American Federation of Labor
Plane
Isipe
American of Labor
Suffalo
Notable Horses Entered at Annis Inn Show
A grand horse show to be held at the Annis Inn grounds Friday and Saturday draws society folk from Alabama and beyond. Many notable horses from across the states will be entered along with visiting dignitaries and army personnel, promising a brilliant exhibition as the season winds down.
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Leth
Annis Inn
Alabama
Sueewas
Red 7
Atlantic Coast Line clerks strike after vote in Wilmington
Clerks in the Atlantic Coast Line general office local offices yard and other departments in Wilmington went on strike after a unanimous vote last night. The action followed a visit by Grand Chief J J Forrester of the National Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
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Wilmington
N. C
General Office
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Coast Line
J. J. Forrester
National Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Washington Day at Midnight Sees Saloons Go Dark
Washington observes a long era ending as saloons shut at midnight. The House of Bacchus in the capital prepares a wake like no other with police, clubs, and bar owners braced for a 17 hour binge before the dry fate takes hold.
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Washington
Bacchus
Hullman
Fire on Baltimore piers kills and injures many
In Melticore on October 1 a fire on the Baltimore and Ohio piers along the water damaged the ship Kerry Rance and surrounding structures. Officials say at least fifteen dead with a loss around 5 million dollars and foul play suspected with incendiary origin. One suspect, John Whitterman, was arrested as federal authorities prepare further arrests.
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Melticore
Bromley
Kerry Rance
Maltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States
John Whitterman
Batze
Baltimore
Secret Service
Baltimore and
Ohio
Cme
Ohbto
Railroads
German Berg Arrested in Mobile After Fort McPherson Escape
A German naval officer matching Lieut. Hans Berg’s description was arrested in Mobile Alabama by Justice Department agents. He used the name Alois Ulrich claiming to be a blacksmith from Orange Texas and telegraphic inquiries were sent to Orange.
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Mobile
Ala
Hans Berg
Fort McPherson
Justice Department
Alois Ulrich
Orange
Texas
Methodist Conference Meets in Birmingham
The North Alabama conference of the Methodist church South gathers in Birmingham with Rev. K N Matthews Dr KL Pruett Dr Simpson and many lay members in attendance. Bishop Deany presides and lay delegates from An niston congregations plan to attend.
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K. N. Matthews
KL. Pruett
Simpson
North Alabama
The
Methodist Church, South
Birmingham
Matthews
Deany
Anniston
Plotters Busy Nationwide Weigh Poison Vaccine Theory
In Memphis on October 31 a national plot to kill American soldiers and Indians by poisoning tetanus vaccines was to be revealed after five tetanus deaths traced to vaccinations. A Washington message ordered a sale of vaccination points used to affect vaccination.
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Washington
Explosion damages powder house at Dupont plant Sporting area
An explosion at the DuPont plant in Carneys Point New Jersey wrecked a small powder house in the Sporting area used for sporting powder manufacture. Two men were injured and officials said there was no indication of foul play.
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Philadelphia
Dupont
Carney’s Point
N. J
Police Shakeup Looms After Chattanooga Soldier Slaying
City detective Joe Ivens bound over to grand jury for second decree murder after he allegedly shot a soldier during a drunken brawl. Authorities say plotters in Chattanooga planned a general labor riot with soldiers from Chickamauga camp, amid probes into protected vice.
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Chattanoora
Chattanooga
Tenn
Joe Ivens
Grand Jury
Chickamauga
Hertling Refuses German Chancellorship Over Reichstag Majority
Amsterdam dispatch says Count von Hertling Bavarian prime minister declined the chancellorship because he could not secure a Reichstag majority. Kaiser’s bloc allegedly offered title but required absolute power, prompting caution over further Heiliger Reichstag alignment.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Count von Hertling
Reichstag
Michaelis
Berlin
Hertling
Mayorality Race in New York War Context
New York city mayoral campaign centers on Americanism and loyalty with Mitchell accusing Hylan of aiding pro German propaganda. Hylan rejects the charge and Munitions of War era ties surface as Hillquit attacks Roosevelt. Malone denounces the charges as slanderous while Hylan denies knowledge of the Peace Society letterhead.
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New York
America
Brooklyn
Mitchel
John F. Hylan
Hylan
Willem Randolph Hearst
Hylan Hearst
Friends of Peace Society
Higan
J O'Leary
Henry Weisman
Albert Sander
William Randolph Hurst
Kaiser
Hill
Roosevelt
Morris Hillquit
Hillquit
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
Friends of Peace
Campaten
Calles Mitchel
Dodge Brothers Win Victory From H Ford
Detroit court rules Ford must distribute 50 percent of 1916 profits as special dividend to shareholders. Judge also blocks using profits for a riv er Rouge smelter project, ruling the plan improper for Ford Motor Company funds. Ford plans appeal to the state supreme court.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Wayne
Horace BE
John F. Dodge
Ford
River Rouge
Dodge Brothers
Alfred Lucking
Supreme Court
Hosmer
Ford Motor Company
Germany’s Autocrat Treads On Rising Socialist Call
The statesman is described as a violent advocate of Von Tirpitziem and an annexationist who dismisses any reform by autocratic rulers. He rises to power as Socialists reorganize for a broader political push, suggesting the Kaiser plans to suppress the insurrection with an iron hand.
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Germany
von Tirpitziem
Hoover Named Director General of Food Firms
Washington reports Herbert Hoover will become director general in major U S food firms to curb extortion and profiteering. About 40 000 manufacturers importers storers and distributors fall under licenses revocable for price gouging. Regulators will forbid unjust charges and aim to curb wartime profits as four thousand license requests flood in.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
United States
Food Administration
Hoover
Americans Sank U Boat in Atlantic Odd Encounter
Twenty six survivors of the torpedoed American steamer Lewis Lukenbach arrived at an Atlantic port telling of the sinking of a German U boat and describing how their ship was torpedoed three hours after their successful encounter.
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Atlantic
Lewis Lukenbach
Wilson urged to call special session to declare war on Austria Hungary
The American Defense Society adopted resolutions here urging President Wilson to convene a special session of Congress to declare war on Austria Hungary. Copies will be sent to the president state governors and all legislators and senators urging immediate action.
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Austria
New York
Wilson
Congress
Austria Hungary
American Defense Society
Ship Jewin Luckenbach sinks with seven crew lost
Washington reports the sinking of the American ship Jewin Luckenbach. Master W J Watkins and seven crew members plus a French pilot are confirmed lost. Earlier word said J E McNeil the master and nine crew were missing. The Navy Department release is dated October 11.
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Washington
W. J. Watkins
J. E. McNeil
Navy Department
McNeil
Will Reward Bravery and American Flyer Honored
Quantico Virginia October 31 Bravery in action on the French front will be rewarded by commissions even for young enlisted men Secretary Daniels declared during today's inspection of the marine training quarters The vacancies remaining and those in the future due to casualties promotions and other causes will be used as rewards for men of the ranks who distinguish themselves in active service in the present war Paris October 31 ident Lufberry
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United Pree
France
Ife
Taly
Frances
Thore
Leutenant
Signal Corpu
United Press
Quantico
Daniels
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