Allies Raid German Zeppelin Base At Dusseldorf
London reports that a British air squadron led by Squadron Commander Grey with Lt. Marix and Lt. Lippe attacked a Dusseldorf Zeppelin shed. Bombs from 800 feet destroyed a Zeppelin. flames rose 500 feet. Three officers survived, planes lost. the raid covered over 100 miles into enemy territory. A later report says Cologne and Dusseldorf were raided again with damage at Dusseldorf.
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London
Dusseldorf
Secretary of the Admiralty
Grey
R. Ly. G. Marix
8. V. Lippe
Marix
Amsterdam
Cologne
Belgium
Thefts and Hold-Ups Alarm City Police
Police contend with a spree of crimes as Mrs Wells on East Avenue reports a stylish thief broke in, rifled rooms, and stole money and papers. Papers from Mrs Haslett’s boarding house were scattered while residents sheltered. Dr S C Birman was robbed on Whitehall Street near Central Pryor, a knife at his throat and a struggle for $5 amid a victim’s injuries.
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C. H. Wells
East Avenue
Robert Haslett
Washington Street
S.C. Birman
Central
Pryor
Afitehell Street
Sirman
Sud
B and O to issue $600 million mortgage plan
New York October 9 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company intends to issue a blanket increase covering all existing bonds and providing for refunding. The mortgage amount likely will not exceed 680 million dollars. Shareholders will hold a special meeting on November 16 to approve the plan.
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New York
Baltimore and Ohio Rairroad Company
Berlin Admits Airship Hall Hit By British Bomb
Berlin reports on the western front says Antwerp progress continues and Breendonk has fallen. The airship hall at Dusseldorf was struck by a bomb, piercing the roof and destroying an airship cover. Russian advances reach Lyck near the frontier as Lomza falls behind.
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London
Berlin
Reuter
Amsterdam
St. Michiel
Argonnes
Antwerp
Dusseldorf
Lomza
Poland
Lyck
Cotton goods exhibits urged by Wilson
President Wilson endorses cotton goods exhibits in Washington and urges similar displays in other cities to boost demand for cotton. He cites wartime European pressures on growers and praises patriotic women planning exhibits to follow Washington's example, aiming to open new markets for the staple.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Southern Road Pays Dividend in Scrip
New York October 9 The Southern railway board apportioned six months earnings and issued a statement explaining that despite earning a full 2 percent dividend the decline in revenue justified paying the semiannual dividend in stock so stockholders share a sacrifice with employees and officers.
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New York
The
Southern Railway
Senate to Debate Revenue Bill on Wine Tax
Washington October 3 The senate finance sub committee did not finish its revision of the wine tax in the war revenue bill but will be taken up by the senate tomorrow for general debate Senator Simmons will present administration views and the wine tax will be considered by the full committee once the ab committee completes its work likely tomorrow morning
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Washington
Senate Finance Sub-Committee
Senate
Simmons
Georgia
Alaska
Henry Measure Rapped by M Adoo in Cotton Loan Fight
The House debated a southern backed compromise loan plan lowering the proposed cotton fund to 250 million dollars. McAdoo defended treasury use, noting existing currency and deposits in the south, while the aim remained restoring the cotton market amid wartime disruption. A St Louis bankers’ conference and federal reserve talks continued with no decision, as hearings and adjournment pressure mounted.
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Henry Bul
Henry
Congress
McAdoo
St. Louis
Festus J. Wade
Federal Reserve Board
Hamlin
Mesars
Warburg
Harding
Full Reserve Board
Wetail
Treasury
South
West
Federal Reserve
Texas
Glass
House Banking Committee
Barlow and wife fatally hurt by unidentified assailant
William Barlow a former well known minstrel and his wife were attacked late at night in their Argenta home near Little Rock. The 65 year old man had head injuries and his wife a throat wound. A posse pursued the assailant as neighbors moved the couple to a hospital with reportedly slim chances of recovery.
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Little Rock
Ark
William Barlow
Barlow
Argenta
South
Germans Fortifying Forts on Dardanelles
London reports German officers have placed forty two centimeter guns in the forts on the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. Diplomatic circles in Washington discuss whether the Dardanelles should be opened to entente demands or kept closed, with Turkey wary of committing to outside influence. Bulgarian alignment with Turkey suggests broader regional implications as Russia notes opening aims are commercial rather than warlike.
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London
Reuter
Athens
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Washington
Ottoman Empire
Black Sea
Turkey
Balkan
Mactive
Bulgaria
Servia
Turk-eh
Bulgacy
Great Britain
France
Russia
Louisville Couple Found Dead in Apartment Tragedy
In Louisville on October 9 the bodies of Steve Kataura aged 33 and his wife aged 16 were found in their apartment. Police believe Kataura shot his wife and then took his own life.
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Louisville
Steve Kataura
Kataura
Former Princeton President Here for His Son's Wedding
Dr. L. Patten of Bermuda, longtime educator and former Princeton president, visits Atlanta to attend and participate in his son John McMillan Stevenson Patten's wedding to Miss Kette Sturdivant. He praises Woodrow Wilson and remains neutral on the European war while preaching at North Avenue and First Presbyterian churches during the visit.
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Princeton
L. Patten
Bermuda
America
Atlanta
John McMillan Stevenson Patten
Kette Sturdivant
Dr. Patten
the Constitution
Harry T. Dix
North
Jackson Street
Princeton University
Princeton Theological Seminary
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
de. Patten
Washington
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
John H. Harp
Crescent Avenue
Alaska coal land bill discussed by Senate
Senate debate over the Alaska coal land leasing measure stretched all day over a disputed conference report provision. Senators Lane and Borah objected to a clause forcing interior suits for forfeiture, arguing it exceeded conferees authority. vote pushed to tomorrow as the session recessed.
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Washington
Alaska Coal Land Leasing Loi
Senate
Lane
Borah
Secretary of the Interior
Jessess
Dublin City Fath ers Ban ish Pool Rooms
Dublin Georgia residents vote to impose a prohibitive tax on all pool rooms next year, white and colored, to allow owners to close by year’s start. Officials cite disorder and fatigue from policing the venues, noting the city previously outlawed pool rooms within the last decade.
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Dublin
Necroca
Infants' Room Offers Full Knit Goods for Babies
The Infants' Room features a full store section with crochet sacques and bootees in woolen and silk, plus Arnold's knit goods. Novelties for gifts include carriage straps, rattles, brushes, bassinets, portable baths, and cotton baby blankets with Mother Goose designs. Woolen blankets and silk quilts range from $3.50 to $5.00, and carriage covers and pillow tops cost $3.50 to $5.00.
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Arnold
Blouses Shown Today in Lace and Netti Taffetas
The display features black and white lace blouses paired with netti taffetas to achieve sash or vest effects. Prices include 85 and 5.75 dollars. Other popular styles combine chiffon and lace in black and colored trims with velvet, chiffons and gold braids.
Store offers best kid gloves in wide range
The store announces unusually large importations of kid gloves in all lengths and shades to maintain prestige. New stock includes sit collars and cuffs in lace organdie net with hand embroidered and lace trimmed sets in pique fawn and madras, drawing unusual crowds to the section.
Rich ribbons for belts and bows trend in fabrics
A display showcases ribbons in tapestry, plaid, warp print, brocade velour, brocade taffeta and satin. Widths suit girdles, sashes, and hair bows, reflecting current fashion popularity.
Handkerchiefs in Linen Section Show Varied Prices
Linen handkerchief items display inconsistent pricing across imports. Examples include a hand-embroidered initial kerchief with a roc motif and colored border, marked at 25c3, plus a hand-scalloped glove kerchief in colors at 25C.
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Roc
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