Army Plans Pt Secret Officials At Capitol
Washington October 16 The secretary of war Garrison guards details of plans to strengthen the military establishment by forming a continental army of over four hundred thousand with six year enlistments. The program would increase the regular army by more than fifty thousand and shift National Guard officers and men into continental service.
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Washington
M8 Medical Corps
Continental Army
National Guards
Higamist Lynar Ire Bogus Count May Be a Spy
New York report states Max Lynar also known as Count Lynar of London faces a bigamy charge. The U S secret service opens an inquiry into his activities in New York alleged to aid Germany and Austria. Investigators will review claims he sketched New York fortifications and sent plans to Berlin in July.
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New York
Max Lynar
Count” Lynar
London
United Sates Secret Service
Germany
Austria
Lynar
Berlin
Anglo French loan contract signed in London
A loan agreement between Britain France and partners was signed in New York. Lord Reading chaired the Anglo French commission and oversaw the execution for Great Britain with Octave Homberg Ernest Malbet and J P Morgen noted as overseers for the Americas Syndicate of Bankers.
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New York
Veday Acaieiin
Lord Reading
Great Britein
Octave Homberg
Ernest Malbet
Prance
J. P. Morgen
Medall
the Americas Syndicate of Bankers
New Hydrogen Transport Debate Shocks New England Theater Night
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a debate on transport policy and a theater event in New England. The text mentions directors, mixing transport modes, and a project in the New Hampshire area with unclear specifics. No clear individuals or organizations are readable.
Wilson plans five year naval expansion to double fleet
Secretary Daniels and President Wilson consider a five year program to nearly double the U S fleet with fifteen to twenty dreadnoughts and battle cruisers plus subs coast submarines scout cruisers destroyers and support ships The plan aims to add about a hundred submarines seventy destroyers and more fast fighting ships with eight thousand extra sailors and a first year cost near 248 million dollars while a final tally awaits a Monday conference and final figures from the Navy General Board Admiral Benson and the naval chief oversee the draft plan.
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Washington
Daniels
United States Navy
Wilson
General Board of the Navy
I 9
General Board
Admiral Frenson
Naval Operations
Massachusetts Lawmaker Clara Glasgow Suicide at Brother’s Home
Col. Eaward Brodie Glasgow, 40, of Worcester, Mass, a state legislator, died by self-inflicted gunshot at his brother William Glasgow’s house in Glasgow House at Higgs Park Philadelphia. He fired into his mouth and died soon after, shortly before noon on Oct. 15.
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Philadelphia
Col
Eaward Brodie Glasgow
Worcester
Mass
Glasgow House
William Glasgow
Hiktos Park
Schmidt's Attorney Brad Parrall Dies During Schmidt Trial
Judge C H Parrall of San Francisco, chief defense counsel for Matthew A Schmidt in the Los Angeles Times building arson trial, died today in Venice after being unable to remain in court. Relatives wired for Faldall to come. Parrall had been taken to his father in law Ed Horan's home yesterday as the trial proceeded.
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Los Angeles
C. H. Parrall
San Francisco
Tris
Los Angeles Times
R. Faldall
Cattle Bought for Stratton Home in Colorado Springs
Trustees of the Myron Stratton Home for the Poor have acquired a herd of 160 Hereford cattle. The herd will graze on the large acreage south of Colorado Springs and be marketed next fall. If the educational feature proves successful, the herd may be increased next year.
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Colorado Springs
Det
Myron Stratton
Rockefeller Jr Returns From Colorado Mines Visit
John D. Rockefeller Jr. arrived at Pocantico Hills after a month touring Colorado Fuel and Iron properties in Colorado and Wyoming. He discussed labor relations, union openness, and his family’s stake, noting he has no control of the company and plans to rest at home for several days.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Pocantlco Mills
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Itue Westchester
Colorado Mountains
John C. Rockefeller, Sr
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Rockefeller
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Rocketelecter
Tt Fa
Ees
Mr. Rockefeller
Familly
Ward
Bis
Yaqui Indians Active in Mexico Stir Freight Delays
Washington reports Yaqui Indian activities disrupt traffic between Vera Cruz and Mexico City causing suspension of some services to aid freight movement. Monterrey reports Gymetal Jacinto Trevino under arrest on separate orders. Villa denies fleeing or involvement in property-related matters.
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Washington
State Department
Meatro
Hermosilio
Bonera
Vera Crus
Mexico City
Gymetal Jacinto Trevino
Monterey
Villa
Flec
Daniels orders court martial of Inspector Washington
Secretary of the Navy Daniels orders a court martial for Rear Admiral William Little retired over neglect and faulty inspection methods at Fore River Ship Building during the K-2 submarine construction. The K-2 was accepted in January 1914 and battery troubles had arisen, reflecting the department’s aim for strict ship construction oversight.
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Washington
Daniels
William Little
Careleon
Fore River Ship Building Company
No Secrecy Will Veil President Wedding Plans
Washington Oct 15. A close associate said the Wilson Galt marriage date will be announced in advance with no secrecy or speculation. The couple will appear publicly and visit each other as public business allows while preparations proceed, countering rumors of a geheim wedding or coast honeymoon.
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Washington
Wilson
Norman Galt
White House
MecAgioo
McAdoo
Blea c
Jefferson Levy
New York
Tumulty
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Pacific Coast
G. A. Davideau
Bandega
Bis
Galt
Understead
Miners to Meet Envoys of Peace in Arizona Mines
El Paso Oct 15 peace committee men arrived to seek settlement of the strike at the Arizona copper mines. They will confer with the mine workers committee tomorrow to decide whether the Western Federation of Miners will be recognized.
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el. Paso
Tea
Peace Committee
Ariaona
Farming Special Arrives Today to Aid Nebraska Farmers
The Live Stock and Better Farming Special train tours western Nebraska on the Burlington with half-day meetings at each stop. Lecturers from the University and industry address boys, girls, women, and farmers, followed by extra sessions to answer questions. Sidney hosts the largest attendance, Maywood and Curtiss also report strong interest with dairy and livestock exhibits aboard the car.
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Wallach
Neb
Burlington Linen
Nebraska
Maywood
Towch
P. G. Holden
International Harvester Co
BE. A. Burnett
Agricultural College At
Lincoln
J. H. Frandsen
Agricultural Colrectee
A. F E. Anderson
Coun
Neweuskes
W. P. Schnyder
North Platte
R. W. Lamson
Lo A. C
Laader A. KB. Anderson
Curtiss
Holetein
Boys’ and Girls’ Club of
Wyoming
Man Found Dead in Hills Near Rawling Wye
In Rawling Wye Oat a unidentified man was found by two railroad workers in the hills north of town. Physicians believe the death came about eight months ago. A revolver and cartridges were found beneath the body and a hotel key and letter fragment were noted in a pocket.
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Rawling
Here
Hye
Elght
F. U
Stirring plea on Armenian plight at missionary meeting
A missionary returning from Turkey spoke to Laymen’s Missionary Movement delegates in Chicago. He described wartime Ottoman conditions and called for aid to Christian Armenians facing extermination. Speaker Jan McNaughton urged not to require excessive sacrifices from any nation.
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Chitago
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Jan McNaughton
U S policy on Armenians in Turkey outlined
The State Department told Representative John P. Kran that the United States has done all it can to relieve Armenians in Turkey. Officials said beyond informal representations through Ambassador Morgen, nothing further could be done. Representative Egan had inquired about U S policy.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
State Department
John P. Kran
New Jerwey
Morgen
Egan
Canadian contractor Thomas Kelly released then rearrested in graft case
Thomas Kelly, a wealthy Canadian contractor, was released in Chicago and immediately rearrested on a new warrant alleging he obtained 1 250 000 under false pretenses, committed perjury, larceny and embezzlement. Extradition hearings were postponed until next Thursday.
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Chicago
Thomas Kelly
Kelly
Reporter Killed in Pistol Duel Over Ballot Box
Sidney Cohen, a newspaper reporter, was killed and four others wounded when a pistol duel erupted after a Democratic city executive meeting to canvass primary votes. National guardsmen assisted to restore order as arrests were made and guards patrolled the streets.
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Sidney Cohen
Stramer Choires Atlantic Wet Pe EN PE RO ty
The Preneh bine eteamrr Reapagne arrived after a eleven day voyage from New York. The ship faced a leak forcing a return to New York but later proceeded westward, with the crew stopping the leak and planning to resume voyage after a short delay.
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Stramer
Atlantic
Paris
Oeil
New York
War News Notes Heavy Losses As Fronts Continue
Reports from London on October 16 describe ongoing heavy fighting with no major shifts. Austro German Bulgarian forces press into Serbia at high cost, while Serbian troops counterstrike in difficult terrain. Allies prepare reinforcements at Salonika as Britain declares war on Bulgaria. Italy plans to send 150000 men to the Balkans per Excalibur.
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London
Germaa
Serbia
Germany
Porarevac
Salonsk
Sarkial
Italy
Riese
Great Britain
Bulgaria
Greece
Rumania
Jile
Rumenia
Uritigh
Iso
Foreign Office
Haboria
Serebia
Paris Press Drops Ten Unfair Censor Protests
A Paris press group announces it will no longer submit ten unfair censor protests. The dispute centers on alleged violations of editorial rights and suppression of articles across neighboring communities. The protest cites punitive actions against papers supporting independent voices amid wartime conditions.
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Paris
Moe
Association of Paris
France
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