Consul General Gaffney Called to Quit Over War Remarks
Washington reports Thomas St. John Gaffney American consul-general at Munich has been asked to resign due to partisan statements on the European war. Officials hinted that if he refuses, dismissal is likely. Gaffney’s past pro German writings and hospitality to Sir Roger Casement sparked repeated controversies.
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Thomas St. John Gaffney
Munich
Germany
Gaffney
Sir Roger Casement
Sir Roger
Anglo French loan plan for $500 million five year bonds
A New York press report details a $500 million loan plan for Great Britain and France. The issue proposes five year joint British French bonds with 5 percent interest, payable jointly and severally, first lien to the two nations. Syndicate led by J P Morgan & Co will market bonds at 98 to public and 96 to bankers with a $10 million syndicate profit.
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New York
Anglo-French Financial Commission
Great Britain
France
Tragic double shooting in Charlestown home
Michael Delivisco a quarryman shot and killed his housekeeper Mrs. Mary Stevens then wounded 3 year old Catherine before turning the gun on himself at 24 Monument street Charlestown The housekeeper died later at Relief Hospital The child injured in the back is expected to recover Jealousy given as motive A Maxim silencer reduced noise and neighbors heard only after the fall of Mrs Stevens Percy Stevens the husband lives in Framington and learned of the tragedy The couple had four children Catherine Christopher Ona and Florence Grav ed 11 years The suspect resided at the Monument street address with the family for about a year
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Mary Stevens
Catherine
Monument Street
Charlestown
Percy L. Stevens
Framingham
Boston
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Swampscott
Bunker Hill Street
Two German Trenches Near Loos Captured by Allies
Allied forces report capturing two strong German trench lines near Loos and pressing to the last German position. About 3000 prisoners are taken amid attacks using 21 guns and 40 machine guns.
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Loos
British Line Near Lille Breached by British Forces
London reports Sir John French bulletin says the second German defensive line near Loos and Arras has been broken by British troops. The advance nears Lille, with 3,000+ German prisoners, 21 guns, and 40 machine guns captured, signaling substantial progress against German claims.
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Loos
Arras
John French
Germany
Lille
France
Offer Big Loan on Instalment Plan to Public
Public notices advertise a loan available in $100 installments tied to a large $500,000,000 issue. The offer promises access to munitions with terms stating munitions are not barred and highlights the installment purchase approach for buyers.
Bonds Issued At 5 1 2 Percent To Public and Bank Syndicate
The bonds will be issued at 98 to the public yielding about five and a half percent to investors and at 95 to a nationwide syndicate of bankers. Formation of the syndicate is handled by J P Morgan Co and a large group of American banks. Denominations start at $100 with installment payments allowed. At maturity, bonds are redeemable in cash or convertible into 4 1 2 percent joint Anglo French bonds redeemable after 10 to 20 years by both governments jointly and severally.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
Baseball results spread across leagues in brief
Yesterday's results show Washington defeating Detroit 3 to 0 in the American loop. In the National League Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6 to 4, Chicago won 7 to 3 over Cincinnati, and in the first game Chicago took Cincinnati 5 to 0 in the second.
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Detroit
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Lightship Hit by Steamer Prepares To Stand By
The Boston Lightship sustained a great hole in her side two feet above the waterline after the outward bound steamer Quantico rammed her en route to Philadelphia. The lightship remained at her post all night, flashing warning signals as required, while temporary repairs were made. The Quantico proceeded to Philadelphia after offering assistance. Navy yard and lifesaving crews aided, with Mayflower and Sioux arriving to assist. The lightship captain refused to leave his post. Weather was calm with fair prospects.
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Gresham
Mayflower
Sioux
President Welcomes Grand Army at Washington Encampment
Veterans of the Civil War gathered in the capital for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. President Wilson welcomed them, saying their 50 year old battles helped uplift mankind. Col. David J. Palmer introduced him amid cheering in the converted Census Building hall.
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Grand Army of Republic
Wilson
David J. Palmer
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President's GA encampment speech interrupted by applause
The President spoke to veterans and families at the Grand Army encampment opening. He praised Civil War unity, avoided direct talk on the European conflict, and had to pause nearly 10 minutes to restore order amid late arrivals. The event continues with a parade and presidential review tomorrow.
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Grand Army
G. A. Hk
Save Big Game for Boston Faces Council Action
Boston will not lose the Harvard Yale football contest unless City Councilor John A. Coulthurst can block it. The Harvard Athletic Association may defy Building Commissioner O Learn by relocating fire hazard lines to allow wooden stands. O Learn vows no violation of building laws for the big game.
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John A. Coulthurst
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Coulthurst
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Sir John French Reports Severe Fighting Continues
Sir John French's report states that severe fighting has continued today at the front. He notes heavy shelling and stubborn resistance from opposing forces, with artillery exchanges intensifying as night fell. Casualties are hinted at but not detailed, while morale remains unsettled on both sides.
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John French
Weather and Moon Phase Fragments from Oct. 27 Entry
Fragmentary note lists moon phase times and dates, referencing October 27 and related lunar changes. Mentions sunrise 5 37 and sunset 5 32 with scattered phrases about moon phases and calendar days.
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S&s
Pune
Michaelmas Day and quarter day lore in old verse
A fragment notes Michaelmas Day as a quarter day in England with a 13th century rhyme about rent and feasts. It mentions lunar phases and events like the Ute massacre in Colorado, and a brief line on a German failure at a WWII era battle. Fort Harrison is cited as a Union capture location.
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Colorado
England
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Harvard Yale Football Could Move To Yale Bowl
Graduate Treasurer Fred W. Moore of the Harvard Athletic Association says the Harvard Yale football game may be moved to the Yale Bowl in New Haven if Boston building laws ban temporary wooden stands at the Stadium. He also doubts President Gaffney’s invitation to use Braves Field will be accepted due to faculty rules at both schools restricting intercollegiate games to college grounds.
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Forecast for Boston Winds and New England Temperatures
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for air on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change and strong west and northwest winds. Washington report updates New England outlook for Wednesday and Thursday with fair skies and steady temperatures.
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Vicinity
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New England
Train Hits Car Kills Woman In Ludlow Crossing
Springfield dispatch reports a wedding party car struck by the Athol train at East street crossing, Ludlow. Mrs. John Weronka of 153 State street killed. Steve Slagas scalp wound. Peter Parcans and Miss Malvard Walinoska badly bruised. train was due at 4 44 oclock.
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East Street
Ludlow
Athol
John Weronka
State Street
Steve Slagas
Peter Parcans
Malvard Walinoska
Wedding party traveler injured in East Street crash
August Pitroski of Leverett drove guests from a wedding at Mr. and Mrs. Weronia’s home on upper East street. A train horn confusion and blocked crossing caused a collision at a crossing with no gates. Mrs Weronka suffered a fractured skull. four month old baby unharmed. Car only lightly damaged.
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Weronka
Pitroskii
Haytiian attackers kill U S Marine in Port au Prince
Severe attack by natives near Port au Prince killed U S Marine Wise Mep Thompson of the Sixth Marines. A second Marine, Private Matthew Litak, drowned accidentally while swimming. Navy reports say Thompson’s party was ambushed and the assailants fled.
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Eri Wise
Wordward
CC. Thompson
Kert Au Prince
Hayti
Marthew I. Littak
Hee
Navy Department
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Flaxth
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