Antwerp Falls Rumor Stirs Allies in Belgium Siege
A London wireless report claims King Albert was wounded and Antwerp fell, while press bureaus could not confirm. Belgian minister says no confirmation, as reports describe heavy bombardment and refugees flooding roading to escape. German bombardment reportedly uses giant siege guns, with streets deserted and flames consuming areas.
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Henry Measure Rapped By McAdoo
Washington October The plan for direct federal aid to cotton growers up to 400 million dollars drew sharp criticism from Secretary McAdoo in a letter to Representative Henry of Texas. He opposes selling Panama canal bonds to aid cotton and argues for equal support to all distressed industries, warning of huge bond issuance and credit risk.
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McAdoo
British Warship Stops Ships Off New York Harbor
Shipping men protest a British auxiliary cruiser converted from Cunard Caronia, lying off Sandy Hook for over two weeks. British officers board incoming and outgoing vessels under neutral flags, search crews, check papers, and seize contraband, with warnings by firing if commands are ignored. Most halted ships have been British, and delays injure travelers and cost steamship lines.
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War to Break Down Barriers Before Christianity’s March
A. B. Cory and Prof. Shailer Mathews urged unity of action for American churches at the Disciples of Christ convention. Cory cited foreign mission progress and Russia, calling for denominational cooperation to spread the gospel. He predicted great reforms after the war despite temporary delays, with continued discussion noted for pages ahead.
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Shailer Mathews
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A. B. Cory
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Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Cory
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Russia
Two French Troops Force German Retreat in Night Assault
Bordeaux reports that three French soldiers captured two German quick-firing guns from within ten yards of the trenches during a night reconnaissance. French artillery then opened fire, destroying the German position. The two corporals were promoted to second lieutenants and the solitary private to sergeant major.
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Thut
Alene
Kaiser plans to carry war into Great Britain
Rome dispatch reports German newspapers in Paris say war against Great Britain will begin late October after Antwerp falls. Belgium would serve as base for operations, with Admiral Von Tirpitz at headquarters to direct naval operations aboard the flagship.
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William
French Torpedo Boats Sank After Collision
A Reuters report from Toulon states that two French torpedo boats, the 338 and 347, collided Friday morning near the Isles of Portruoilles in the Mediterranean and sank. All crew were rescued, but salvage of the vessels is deemed impossible.
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Reuter
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Pordurolles
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Postoffice to Use Cotton Twine Instead of Jute
Washington acts to aid cotton states amid market curtailment from the European war. A.J. Edgeton informs Postmaster Bolling H. Jones that southern manufacturers may bid to supply cotton twine, replacing jute. About 1.2 million pounds of twine needed, potentially drawing 1,500 to 2,000 bales from the market. Bids due by October 21. southern firms urged to submit promptly.
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J. A. Edgeton
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Bolling H. Jones
Atlanta Postoffice
Post Office Department
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Jones
Cavalry Engagements Fiercely Waged Near Sea Front
Paris dispatch reports ongoing cavalry actions north of Litté and La Bassee with lines near Lens Arras Bray Sud Somme Chaulnes Roye and Lassigny. In Roye region two days of fighting yield 1600 prisoners. Antwerp bombardment escalates as battle lines extend toward the North Sea.
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Meuse
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Alsace
Zeppelin Airship Brought to Ground by Antwerp Shells
Antwerp witnesses say one Zeppelin was hit by shells from the fronts and fell to the ground during Thursday night bombardment. Fire broke out across the city as shells rained at about twenty per minute, destroying the law courts building and the museum and causing civilian deaths.
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London
Evening Star
Gays
Antwer
Law Courts
Weather Forecast Summary for Georgia Saturday and Weekend
Local report notes PARTLY CLOUDY conditions in Georgia with Saturday showers possible at night or Sunday. Includes temperatures with low and high figures, mean values, and rainfall data such as .06 inches in past 21 hours and deficits since January 1 totaling 2.71 inches.
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