Balkans War Tensions Rise as Bulgarian Moves Toward Serbia
Reports from Petrograd and Paris describe Bulgaria's actions against Serbia, with Russia warning Bulgaria and Austria preparing ultimatums. Bulgarian troop movements toward the Serbian frontier, Macedonian desertions from the Serbian army, and mobilization of Bulgarian forces signal escalating Balkan conflict amid entente pressure and Greek and Romanian considerations.
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Russia
Bulgaria
Petrograd
London
Sergius Saxonoff
Associated Press
M. Sasanoff
Serbia
Austria
Rumania
Amsterdam
Romania
Turkey
Cologne
Exchange Telegraph Company
Austrie
Rumenia
Havas
Strouma
Sofia
Paris
Danube
Demendria
Calatat
M. Stambulinski
Agrarians
Ferdinand
Berlin
Tuckerton
Counter Attacks by the Germans Near Smorgon and French Air Bombardments
Reports describe German counterattacks along the Viliya river near Perevoz and at Zalujle, with a battalion taking two German officers and 109 men after a high-casualty engagement. British forces claim success south-west of Fosse after a night counterattack. French airships bombarded Vouziers station and Challerange, while Allied artillery supported actions along Artois, Champagne, and Lorraine fronts with heavy bombardments and reconnaissance repulsals.
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Perevoz
Viliya
Smorgon
Zalujle
Chara
Liachovitseh
Middle Styr
Lamane
Olki
London
Fosse
France
Sir John French
British War Office
Souchex
Berry-to-Bac
Cholera Farm
Sapigneut
Champagne
Meuse
Moselle
Filray
Lorraine
Parroy
Lamnes
Vougiers
Challerange
Cnt
Laon
Artoia
Souchez
la Folie
St. Legrange
Navarin
Ling
Megnula
Moncel
Sorneville
Guighicourt
Loos
Angree
Neuville
Auberive
le Mesnil
Ville-Sur-Tourbe
Gur
Soissons
aAboy Groud
Hindenburg
Postach
Naroos Lake
Spiarii
Wisehn
New German Note Eases U S Germany Tension
New York reports a fresh German note promising to arbitrate and address indemnity related to the Arabic torpedoing. Secretary Lansing plans to review with President Wilson, while Count von Bernstorff sees the note as a step toward resolution. Washington’s full stance remains unclear.
War Front Reports Russian Gains and German Claims
Enthusiasm faded as reports from the front describe German and Austrian actions. Soviet lines claim 1,800 prisoners left in our hands after storming positions near Tarnopol. British and Belgian fronts are cited with failures and repulses, while Berlin asserts Allied exaggerated losses and German resilience.
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von Linsingen
Tehemy
Czarays
Korwin
Ske
von Bothner
Furce
Tarnopol
Berlin
Tyrolean Front and Other Fronts See Artillery Actions
Yesterday’s reports note improved Italian cavalry activity and multiple artillery exchanges along the Tyrolean front. An Alpine division attack near the Cristallo region was repulsed while Serbian positions on the Timok river area faced artillery fire from Italian batteries. Austro-Hungarian reports claim over 1,000 rifles and large amounts of ammunition captured between the Tsonzo and the road to San Martina.
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Bagdad
Paris
Dixmunde
Dixntudg
Coot
Dhere
Ans
Itia
London
Kormin
Tnt
Cristallo
Haouchkefel
Koenierenwant
Tolimino
Kolugara
Jambardea
Gorazia
Berlin
Fuckerton
Jin
Tsonzo River
San Martina
Bottles of Booze Placed in Coffins for Customers
Tenness ee Coffin and Casket company head T C Betterton arrested in Chattanooga on federal charge for shipping whisky to customers in caskets with improper labeling. Warrants issued for superintendent L Mylan and packer Frank J Fox. Investigation by a U S Department of Justice agent. All three pledged bond for preliminary hearings.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
T. C. Betterton
Tennessee Coffin and Casket Company
Chattanoo
United States
T. L. Mylan
Frank J. Fox
Department of Justice
Tennessee Coffin and Casket Companys
Bis
Jagniappes
Warships prepare for great war game off Hampton Roads
Fourteen of the United States greatest fighting ships are at anchor in Hampton Roads preparing to participate in the largest war game yet. Vessels include Arkansas New Hampshire Louisiana New Jersey New York Texas Utah Florida Michigan South Carolina and Celtic. Wyoming and two torpedo boats conduct experimental practice in Chesapeake Bay. The drill runs from midnight October 2 for eleven days with two fleets the invaders and the defenders. the Wyoming acts as flagship for the invaders and the fleet may sail Sunday or Monday under sealed orders along the coast from Florida to Maine.
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Norfolk
United States
Hampton Roads
Arkansas
New Hampshire
Louisiana
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Utah
Florida
Michigan
South Carolina
Celtic
Wyoming
Chesapeake Bay
Wyoming Ia
Wangiers
Ao Na
Maine
United States Works to Relieve Armenians
Washington reports Ambassador Morgenthau in Constantinople arranged with the Turkish government for free departure of Armenians intending to become naturalized Americans. The board of foreign missions will appeal for funds to cover transport and change of allegiance. Turkey will permit emigration but not residence in Europe, with immigration to the United States only after meeting standard requirements.
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Washington
Turkey
Morgenthau
Constantnople
Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
United States
Europe
Van
Lone Bandit Robbed Erie Express Car
Edward Luttugailas Joe Ryan told police he held up and robbed an Erie Express car at Arcadia on September 1th. He claimed a solo theft netted $2,600 and jewelry after entering the express car, threatening the messenger, and triggering a charge to blow the safe before dropping off near a slowdown. The Erie railroad company had offered a $1,000 reward.
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Olutbus
Ohio
Edward Luttugailas
Joe Ryan
Erie
Aroadia
Loftus
Arcaida
Qiahapolia
North Pole Cook Arrested as German Spy
San Francisco reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook, who left San Francisco in June to climb Everest, was arrested in Rangoon Burma as a German spy. He was later released but banned from Everest ascent. Curtis W. Allen, an American timber buyer, confirms the arrest and release details.
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San Francisco
Frederick A. Cook
Jndune
Mount
Everest
Bimelayas
Rangoon
Burma
Msma Hon
Curtis W. Allen
Cook
Porter Charlton Trial Expected End in Italy
Report from Ning, Italy, October 2 notes sources in Paris predict Porter Charlton, charged with murder of his wife, will begin trial in October and be sentenced to a shorter term than already served, with immediate release anticipated.
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Ning
Italy
Paris
Suriate
Porter Cnartten
Wille
Big Anglo French loan to Great Britain and France
New York October 2. P Morgan & Co named agents for the $500 million credit loan to Great Britain and France. Syndicate managers in charge of subscriptions in the United States. Lord Reading and Anglo French commission near signing. contracts expected next week. Subscriptions exceed expectations. largest single bid is $35 million. Regional banks in Richmond pool $1.25 million. Chicago and West take at least $50 million of bonds.
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New York
P. Morgan & Co
Great
Britain
France
United States
Morgan
Lord Reading
Anglo-Arench Commission
Europe
Great Britain
Henry Weisman
Bers
National Banke
Richmond
Ghicags
WEBT
Chicago
J. P. Morgan and Company
Nework
Middle West
Leper Emil Grable Removed From Pittsburg to Federal Health Care
Emil EL Grable, the leper who came to Pittsburg two months ago and was housed at the municipal hospital, was quietly moved to United States government health authorities. He was taken away in an automobile near the Maryland state line, with consent, and his whereabouts kept secret. Director J B Edwards noted this is the first time a leper has been moved with government consent. Grable had come from Washington after escaping authorities and said he had suffered the illness about fourteen years.
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Pittsburg
Emil EL Grable
B Municipal Hospital
United States
Grable
J. B. Edwards
Maryland
Tom
Edwards
Pittsboro
Washington
Certificate of Glory for the French Dead
Paris October 2 cabinet considers creating two certificate of glory to honor war dead. Deputy Jarre Ronvalet proposed a parchment certificate bearing the hero’s name and a nation’s gratitude signed by the president.
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Paris
Jarre-Ronvalet
Wilson Knelt and Led His Cabinet in Prayer
Indianapolis October 3 President Wilson knelt with his Cabinet in prayer at a cabinet meeting, a bishop recounts to Indiana Methodist Episcopal delegates. A senator who heard the account said the scene showed a solemn leadership as war raged abroad and believers called on God for strength and guidance. Telegrams expressing support followed the incident. The piece ends with an ad for General Tonic and Iron tonic, stating its benefits and price.
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Indianapolis
Wison
William F. Anderson
Cmeinnen
Enea States
Anderson
Unitted
Barone
Woodrow Wilson
Lim
Wes
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