Allies And Germans Battle On With Little Progress
Paris reports a prolonged battle with Allied British and French forces pressing the German right flank near Lille and Aisne while German cavalry gathers near Lille. Berlin says both wings advance and Antwerp’s inner works are bombarded as forces redeploy. Tokyo notes final stages in Tsing Tao with Japanese and British troops in position and Jaluit occupied. Washington reports repulsed raids on East Africa.
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Lille
Belgium
Turcoing-Armentieres
Aisne
Soissons
Berlin
Amsterdam
France
Antwerp
Tokio
Tsing Tao
Admiralty
Myer Waldek
Jaluit
South Pacific
Marshall Archipelago
Annapolis Man Slashes Throat in Bathroom Tragedy
Harry E. Rogers, 39, of Annapolis, slit his throat at his in laws’ home 1739 Harford Ave Baltimore. He died at St Joseph's Hospital after coroner ruled death by self inflicted act while insane. He had long nervous trouble and was attended by a family physician shortly before. Survived by parents wife and siblings.
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Baltimore
Harford Avenue
Harry E. Rogers
Frederick Rogers
Annapolis
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Elijah J. Russell
Rogers
Lottie Rogers
Bernstorff Visits Secretary Bryan Revives Peace Talks
In Washington Count von Bernstorff met with Secretary Bryan for half an hour at the State Department prompting speculation that the administration may be reviving efforts toward European peace. The talk reportedly covered Bryan peace treaties and possible German participation. Officials noted any such move could ease negotiations for a broad peace framework among major powers.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Bryan
Europe
New York
Berlin
Mr. Bryan
Japan
Germany
United States
Bryan to Enter Maryland for Democratic Ticket
Secretary of State Bryan will travel to Maryland to speak for the Democratic ticket after his Western trip. He plans at least one appearance in Baltimore and possibly in other parts of the state, with Western Maryland and Montgomery County among early stops. The article highlights support for Congressman Lewis in the Sixth district and anticipated battles in the Fifth and Sixth districts as Democrats seek victories.
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Baltimore
Bryan
Murray Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
Maryland
Ma Bryan
Washington
William P. Jackson
Lewis
Congress
Montgomery County
Lee
Peter
Senator Lee
Republican Leaders to Meet in Baltimore This Week
Baltimore October 6 Republicans plan a Thursday noon meeting of the steering committee at the Belvedere chaired by William P. Jackson to report on liquidating the State Central Committee debt and outline campaign speeches. They see hope from Moose registration and expect Jackson Lowndes Carrington to lead the drive in multiple districts and the First.
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Baltimore
Republican Steering Committee
Belvedere
William P. Jackson
State Central Committee
Roosevelt
Turkey Abrogates Capitulations Despite Allied Protest
Washington reports Turkish government advances its capitulations abrogation plan and enacts higher customs rates. Ambassador Morgenthau and Turkey's minister of war visited Robert College on October 1 to arrange admission for a special class, including the minister's brother and two sons.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
America
Morgenthau
State Department
Robert College
French Fleet Bombards Cattaro Again in Adriatic
The Corriere d Italia reports the French fleet continues bombardment of the Austrian port of Cattaro in the Adriatic, sending shells toward the harbor from Rome via Paris this October.
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Rome
Paris
Adriatic
Cattaro
Italia
European War Facts Clarified by Editorial Record
The clipping highlights a wartime issue, presenting concise facts from a pressed editorial page. It notes the ongoing European conflict, urging readers to consider official records and the newspaper’s stance while outlining key dates and localized responses.
U S Trooper Shot Across Border Near Naco
Private Leroy Bradford of Troop B Youth United States Cavalry was wounded in the chest by Carranguista forces across the border at Naco Arizona while stationed in a trench on the U S side observing.
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U.S
Maxwell's Injuries Fatal After Train Crash
Isaac H. Maxwell of Clarksburg West Virginia died at St Francis Hospital Pittsburgh two weeks after a car train collision at a Point Marion grade crossing. Car owner Charles Cummins was killed. George Watson and Aaron Weiner injured. Maxwell had not regained consciousness since the accident.
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Isaac H. Maxwell
Clarksburg
W. Va
E. D. Baker
F. Mertens’ Sons
Point Marion
St. Francis Hospital
Pittsburgh
Maxwell
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Cummins
Lost Creek
George Watson
Aaron Weiner
Uniontown Hospital
Porter Maxwell
Harrison County
Baker
Conferees Agree on Anti-Trust Bill
The Clayton anti-trust conference report was approved in the Senate 35 to 24. Reed failed to recommit, his motion sought criminal penalties for unlawful competition. Three Democrats opposed the report. six backed Reed. The measure moves to the House for a likely adoption.
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Washington
Senate
Reed
Missouri
House
Lane
Martine
Martin
Thomas
Vardaman
Williams
Root
Poindexter
Huerta Adherents Executed in Mexico City
Javier Espinosa Cuevas son-in law of Los Angeles oilman John Montgomery and brother of former San Luis Potosi governor Don Jose Espinosa Cuevas was executed in Mexico City by order of General Carranza. Jose Cuevas had been shot a month earlier. Both were charged as traitors under the 1862 law. Montgomery appealed to Washington to protect Mrs Cuevas and her children.
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Los Angeles
Javier Espinosa Cuevas
John Montgomery
Don Jose Espinosa Cuevas
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Carranza
Adolfo Carrillo
Don Jose Cuevas
Montgomery
Cuevas
Department of State
Washington
Huerta
Carillo
German War Prisoner Totals Reported in Berlin
Berlin reports 240000 prisoners of war with about 7000 British 40000 Belgian 100000 Russian and the rest French. They have done little manual labor so far but may be used to drain swamps and repair roads.
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Berlin
War News From The Cumberland Advertisement
Fragmentary notice cites wartime items from The Cumberland Advertisement with scattered phrases about price and printing office. Limited readable details hint at a wartime news or ads snippet.
Portugal May Enter the War Under Treaty with England
Berlin reports Britain mobilizes for the war as Indian troops land in France and ships ferry Portuguese forces to Lisbon. Washington notes no confirmation but says Portugal would join Allies if Britain requests it. A long standing mutual defense treaty was reaffirmed with cabinet approval on September 28.
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Portugal
England
Berlin
Sayvile Wireless
Germany
France
Lisbon
Washington
Bertin
Viscount de Alte
Great Britain
Libe Son
Allies Excel in Bayonet Charges Says U S Army Man
New York, Oct 6. Lieutenant A Ell icott Brown in Meaux reports allied forces closed on German trenches and used bayonets after heavy fighting. He notes German dead left unburied, German defenders holding ground, and allies' rifles reaching 490 to 450 yards. Brown praises German conduct and describes Allied exhaustion preventing pursuit. He cites Paris hospital care for 250 patients, including a porcelain tooth story from an Arab patient.
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Licott Brown
Minnetonka
Brown
London
France
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
3. J
Meaux
Tin Plate Mill Resumes Operations in Western Maryland
The N. and G. Taylor tin plate plant in Western Maryland has restarted all departments after a five month shutdown, rehiring about 500 workers. General Manager Leslie L. Sielmer reports strong order flow to sustain operations. the open hearth furnace section continues producing steel billets for sale to auto makers, while the plant now finishes black plate in house.
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N. & G. Taylor
Philadelphia
Leslie L. Sielmer
Double Tragedy Follows Pittsburgh Visit to Steubenville
Emanuel Matansek and Mrs. Charles Proskowitz of Pittsburgh traveled to Steubenville. Matansek was found shot dead in the Imperial Hotel room while the woman lay unconscious with a head wound. Police believe Matansek shot the woman and then himself to avoid discovery.
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Stubenville
Emanuel Matansek
Charles Proskowitz
Pittsburgh
Matansek
Hotel Imperial
Naco Battle Plans Menace to Border
Naco Sonora Oct 6 Pot shooting by both sides opened day three of the battle. Governor Maytorena's troops have made no progress. General Hill reports six killed and eight wounded. Maytorena troops appear to be massing for an attack that would raise danger to Americans. Maytorena’s shell misfired into his own lines while Hill’s machine guns draw fire.
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Maytorena
Hill
Carranza
Diae
Amer
Hil
Maytore
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Coun
New Peace Prospect
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Jackson
W. Bladen Lowndes
Lowndes
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