Ultimatum Handed Bulgaria Clashes Loom Likely
Petrograd reports Russia orders its Sofia minister to depart within 24 hours unless Bulgaria breaks with Austria and Germany and removes Austrian and German officers. The note accuses King Ferdinand's government of leaning toward Germany, warns against hostility to Serbia, and cites Entente warnings.
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Sofia
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
M. Radoslavoff
Ferdinand
Ministry of War
Servin
Sofi
Entente
Servia
Russia
Allies Press In Champagne Front as French Move on Vimy
London reports Allies extend the offensive in Champagne with gains on the first and second lines. French push east of Couchez toward Vimy while British establish gains along the Lens La Bassee road and defend against counterattacks. Both sides claim success as rail lines behind German positions come within range.
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London
Champagne
Couchez
Vimy
Lens-La Bassee
Usul
War moves in the Balkans and Greek shift to war
Berlin reports British and French troops land at Port Kathrin near Saloniki for service in Servia while 300000 Austrian and German troops advance toward Orsova. Bulgaria expected to enter the war October 15 with a Servian attack planned. Greece grows warlike as Balkan diplomacy and internal strife unfold.
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London
Servia
Port Kathrin
Saloniki
Greece
Berlin
Servian
Orsova
Athens
Bulgaria
Sofia
Paris
Viviani
M. del Casse
Balkan
del Casse
Radoslavoff
Greeks Mobilize as Parliament Ratifies War Measures
Greece authorizes a 150 million drachmen loan for mobilization and passes bills to aid soldiers' families and declare martial law in Saloniki Florina Seres Kavala Athens and Piraeus The session drew a huge crowd with Premier Venizelos rallying applause while Bulgaria asserts armed neutrality The massing Teutonic forces along the Servian frontier grows with 500000 Austro German troops and 100000 Bulgarians mobilizing front lines daily trains ferry matériel
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Athens
Saloniki
Florina
Seres
Kavala
Macedonia
Piraeus
Greece
Servian
Orsova
Servia
Munition workers fear after Pompton Lake blast
In Paterson New Jersey a Dupont Powder Company plant explosion at Pompton Lake killed one man and injured fourteen others, nine fatally. The incident follows a September 29 blast at the same site that killed four, triggering fear among about 1500 workers and a wave of resignations. In Washington authorities consider recalling German military attaché Captain Von Papen after documents show diplomatic improprieties linked to James Archibald and Dr Damba case.
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Paterson
N. J
Dupont Powder Company
Pompton Lake
von Papen
Washington
United States
James F. J. Archibald
Dr. Damba
State Department
German Reply on Arabic Displeases Wilson
The United States demands disavowal and liability for the sinking of the Arabic with American deaths. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discussed the German note, with no public statement after the confidential talks. Germany argues its commander erred, a disavowal only, while the U S seeks full responsibility and reparations, with arbitration on damages once liability is admitted.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Lansing
New York
Count von Bernstorff
White House
Miners Rescued Will Live In Coaldale
Nine coal miners trapped by a roof fall in a Coaldale tunnel were rescued on October 3 after six days of strenuous work by 200 rescuers. They were found weak but alive, huddled together for warmth after blasting and removing over 300 feet of rock timber and coal wedged by the collapse.
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Coaldale
Wireless Telephone for Distance Achieved Washington to Mare Island
Radio voice transmission covered 2,500 miles from Arlington Virginia to Mare Island California after months of experiments. The breakthrough marks the first successful long distance wireless telephone communication, signaling a new era in telephony.
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Washington
Arlington
Maryland Judge Dead in Baltimore at 69
Col. Albert B. Cunningham 69 longtime judge of the Baltimore tax appeal court and former newspaper editor died in Baltimore. He served in the Confederate army.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Albert B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Bandit Chief De la Rosa Reported Killed in Ambush
Report from Mission says Luis De la Rosa, bandit chief, was killed after Mexicans accused of banditry were ambushed on the Texas side of the river. Unconfirmed identity. officials doubt it. Battle left several killed and Americans out of reach by phone.
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de la Rosa
Brownsville
Texas
Luis de la Rosa
Mission
Luis Be la Rosa
Norias Ranch House
Robert L. Bullard
Lyford
Zapata
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Bonds Taken Rapidly Near $500 Million Issue
Subscriptions totaling about $365 million toward the $500 million joint Anglo French bond issue were reported on Oct 1 by a leading New York bank president. He projected the remaining $135 million would be raised within two days, with Western banks yet to report. Bonds opened at 98, drifted to 97 1 2, then recovered to 98, and trades reached roughly $75,000. Subscriptions continue with payments in three installments: Oct 15 25 percent, Nov 15 25 percent, Dec 15 50 percent.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Anglo-French Commission
Armenian Atrocities Document Revealed by Senate Committee
A New York report details documentary evidence of Armenian massacres gathered by a committee led by Charles R. Crane and Cleveland H. Dodge. The sources are unnamed for safety, but the report quotes numerous accounts of killings, rape, starvation, and forced marches into desert exile.
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New York
Charles R. Crane
Cleveland H. Dodge
Mississippi Gov Brewer grants four pardons in race mix
Jackson officials report Governor Brewer pardoned four inmates from Morrison, Simpson, Neshoba and Lauderdale counties including J E Webber and Arthur Farmer, both white, plus Percy White and William Bankhead, both Black, with sentences ranging from two to five years. Storm damage across the gulf coast caused minor property losses and cut telegraph and telephone service to outlying areas.
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Jackson
Brewer
J. E. Webber
Morrison County
Arthur Farmer
Simpson County
Percy. White
Neshoba
William Bankhead
Lauderdale County
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Mississippi News Items from the Tri State Fair and Storm News
Yazoo county wins blue ribbon at the Tri State Fair competing with Arkansas and Tennessee counties. Elmer Andrews, 12, smothered in a cotton pen near Corinth. Barges sunk by a storm near Natchez under investigation for recovery. one boat found undamaged. Thomas H Benton steamer found near Fish Pond with watchman safe. Biloxi relief expedition sails to Louisiana marshes for seamen and shrimp boats damaged by hurricane. Deputy sheriff J B Lusk killed during pursuit near Gloster. Illinois Central track washed out near McComb City. Jodie Bartletter killed by a loose timber while hauling lumber near Ripley.
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Memphis
Yazoo County
Mississippi
Agricultural Department
Arkansas
Tennessee
Natchez
Thomas H. Benton
Fish Pond
Betsy Ann
Thomas Lincoln
Lincoln
Jeffris
Biloxi
Louisiana
Léermer
Ursula C
Louisana
Louisiana Marshes
Lusk
Ripley
Jodie l Bartletter
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Annie
Zac Bear
Paul Rainey
Fortification Street
E. G. Rice
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Mississippi Society For the Prevention of Fires
W. H. Smith
General Educational Board
State Department of Education
Bupbrintérident
Smith
Corinth
Elmer Andrews
R. M. Andrews
Salem Neighbohood
Pittsburgh Coal Co
McComb City
Ilinois Central Railroad
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Frerere
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