Warships retire as Slav fleet nears Baltic coast
German forces capture Arensburg on Oesel and press Russians at multiple fronts. German cruisers shell coast towns while attempting to enter the Gulf of Riga, but face Russian batteries and ships. Brits raid in Flanders as Verdun artillery duel resumes, and Austro Italian fronts prepare for big battle. Entente harasses Teutonic positions in Macedonia with bombardments and infantry attacks.
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Oesel
Gulf of Higa
Arensburg
Gulf of Riga
Oepel
Jago Islands
Katenia
Gulf of Finland
Reval
Flanders
Verdun
Julian
Brestoviesa
Macedonia
Two Hundred Fifty Lost as Torpedo Sinks Boat Medie
London reports 250 lives lost when the steamer Medie was torpedoed in the western Mediterranean. More than 500 aboard, including soldiers and POWs, with one American killed and another wounded. Eight lifeboats’ occupants wounded. crew members James Fringer and Frank Donoghue named among the deceased and injured.
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London
Mediterranean
Paris
James Fringer
Frank Donoghue
Fringer
Donoghue
Iowans Vote to Prohibit Liquor by Constitutional Amendment
DES MOINES Oct 15 Iowa voters decided to prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor by constitutional amendment with an estimated majority of 30000 to 35000. The state has been dry by statute for two years and the amendment goes into effect immediately.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Piersol Guilty in Marshfield Kidnap Case
Claude Piersol was found guilty of kidnaping Lloyd Kent by a Marshfield jury at 10:25. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Defense counsel immediately filed a motion for a new trial, with family members of the victim present as the verdict was read.
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Associated Press
Marshfield
Claude Piersol
Lloyd Kent
Wilson Urges Baying of Loan
In Washington on October 15 President Wilson appeals for a strong loan drive to impress enemies and show America’s intent to win the war. Secretary of Labor Wilson urges wage earners to support the loan and do their part to ensure its success.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
America
Secretary of Labor
Cleveland Postmaster Don Dickinson Dies at 71
Don Dickinson former Cleveland postmaster under President Cleveland died at his home aged 71 after three years of poor health. He was a Democratic politics leader in Cleveland and a prominent party figure.
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Detroit
Don Dickinson
Cleveland
Dickinson
White Sox Clinch World Title With 4–2 Win Over Giants
The Chicago Americans defeat the New York Nationals 4 to 2 to capture the world series. Chicago scores three runs in the fourth inning, with key plays by Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson. Total receipts for the series reach $425,876 with substantial shares for both clubs and the national commission.
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White Sox
Giants
Associated Press
New York
West
Lochinvar
Chicago Americans
New York National
Middle West
Comiskey Park
Polo Grounds
Chicago Clan
Gonfalon
Rube Benton
Urban Faber
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Frank Chance
Cubs
Detroit
Nationals
Sox
Zimmerman
Eddie Collins
Collins
Keystone
Joe Jackson
Robertson
Robby
Felsch
Heine
Eddie
Jackson
Gandil
Holke
National Commission
Wyoming to Join Fuel Conservation Conference Plan
Western states including Montana Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada Wyoming and Utah will meet in Salt Lake City Friday to build a car conservation and coal distribution program. The effort follows a Utah Idaho meeting with Judge Robert Lovett and industry representatives and has the backing of National Fuel Administrator Garfield.
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Salt Lake City
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
Utah
Robert 8. Lovett
Harriman System
Oregon Short Line
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Garfield
Mvecet
W. W. Armstrong
F. R. Gooding
T. H. Walker
David Whitcomb
M. J. Swindelhurst
Fred J. Holmes
Albert EB. Pebwebacher
California
Cheyenne Surpasses Half Million in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Cheyenne has exceeded $500000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions for the second issue. A large state corporation and the state of Wyoming have subscribed $150000 and $50000 respectively, with W. K. Chaplin in charge at the Lins hotel. Applications grow as some applicants missed the first issue. State employees may buy bonds on instalments through arrangements by Herman B. Gates.
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Herman B. Gates
State House
Three Die in Powder Blast at DuPont Works Gibbtown
An explosion in the nitro starch dry hole at the Du Pont powder works in Gibba town New Jersey caused two immediate deaths. A third man was missing presumed dead and another worker was seriously injured.
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Philadelphia
du Pont
Gibbatown
Dutch Dutch Imports Pact Regulates Holland Exports
A wartime accord between Britain and Holland outlines Dutch exports to the United Kingdom and the rest to Germany. It specifies that pig meat, butter, cheese, and milk shares are allocated to Britain, with provisions ensuring at least half of meat exports reach the UK.
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Washington, . C
Britain
Holland
Netherlands
Germany
Great Britain
Netherlands Overseas Trust
England
United Kingdom
British cruiser Champagne sunk. Begonia overdue, official says
London October 15 an official statement reports the British armed mercantile cruiser Champagne has been sunk and the mine sweeping sloop Begonia is overdue. Details remain scarce as naval authorities assess the loss and status of the Begonia.
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London
Champagne
Begonia
Tanight
Bavarians Demonstrate for Peace at Great Meeting
A massive peace demonstration opened the German socialist conference in Würzburg Bavaria as crowds pressed for broad universal justice. A Copenhagen dispatch notes the event while New York reports emphasize a shared aim of peace for humanity beyond any single nation.
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London
Wursburg
Bavaria
Copenhagen
Jory
Germany Fears World Trade Will Be Won by U S and Japs
Amsterdam reports postwar German fears of collapse. Articles warn of labor and capital shortages, mass unemployment, and factory bankruptcies if peace occurs without remedy. Berlin dispatch notes Chancellor Michaelis travels east while political factions may unite with national liberals.
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Germany
U. S
Amsterdam
Arbelier Zeitung
United States
Japan
Alt Deutsche Dlweder
Berlin
Michaelis
Certrist Leader Says Progress Toward Parlamentization Unhindered
Berlin via London Der 1h Mathias Eraberger head of the Certrist party in the perechstag told the Associated Press that recent developments will not derail the majority adopting a peace stance based on the July 19 resolution or slow the move toward parlamentarization.
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Berlin
London
Mathias Eraberger
Perechstag
Associated Press Forday
Western Roads to Ask Rate Increase
Western railroads plan to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for raised rates on many commodities and possibly a general advance. Officials expect a decision after a Wednesday conference in Washington with eastern executives and the commission.
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Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce Commission
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