Peace conference urged by neutral nations led by United States
Warring Europe backs a peace conference of neutrals led by the United States. The International Congress of Women for Permanent Peace reports that three neutrals have agreed, with others considering. Delegations from belligerents and neutrals met in London Berlin Vienna Rome Paris The Hague and Copenhagen. The manifesto, signed by prominent leaders, urges early negotiations as crucial to end the fighting. A separate note cites a U.S. Interior Ministry mining station plan for Reno with decisions pending Secretary Lane.
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International Committee of Women For Permanent Peace
Hague Women’s Congress
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Temporary hitch in Carranza recognition delays Pan American action
Washington Oct 15 A temporary hitch in recognizing Carranza has emerged as Guatemala reportedly balks though its minister joined Pan American conferees in urging recognition. Another delay stems from the push to have all Pan American nations act simultaneously.
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Washington
Carranza
Guatemala
Professor Forgives Takes Back Wife in Reconciliation
Shreveport La October 15 An insurance agent J C Bransford eloped to Canada with the wife and children of Professor Moreau a month ago She returned and begged forgiveness Moreau embraced her and they were reconciled Bransford was jailed.
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Canada
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Bransford
Newlands Addresses Nevada Students at University Assembly
Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada spoke at the University assembly hall on Friday, outlining irrigation and reclamation efforts, rail and water policy, and the need for diversified Nevada industry. He urged federal state cooperation on water control, discussed education and defense, and praised women’s role and beauty before a receptive audience of students and faculty.
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Half Million Men for Preparedness Plan Outlined
Washington October 15 The plan for placing the militia under federal control and reorganizing it to provide for half a million men is an important recommendation. Secretary Garrison says there has been no disagreement with the president on the matter. The Daily Independent reports the proposal as a key element of national defense preparations.
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Dardanelles Fire Rages as Allied Attacks Increase
London dispatches report Allied bombardment of the Dardanelles defenses intensifying despite debates in the House of Lords over abandoning the Turkish campaign. Lord Milner pushes troop transfers from Gallipoli, causing discouragement, with British casualties listed at 18 957 killed and 77 957 wounded since the campaign began.
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London
House of Lords
Dardanelles
Lord Milner
Gallipoli
British Submarine Sinks German Destroyer Near Entoon
Copenhagen reports British submarine attacked a German cruiser and two destroyers near South Entoer Sound. It sank one destroyer as the cruiser and the other destroyer escaped. German forces circled the submarine but did not hit it before it launched its torpedo. The fate of the submarine crew is believed to be lost with the torpedoed destroyer.
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United Press
Copenhagen
South Entoer Sound
Indian irrigation spending pledge by Interior secretary
The administration announced higher federal spending for Indian affairs and irrigation next year after a conference between Secretary of the Interior Lane and the president. The statement emphasizes increased funding for tribal programs and irrigation developments within the federal policy.
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United Press
Washington
Jess
Lane
Alaska Wireless Station Fire Burns Three Workers
A Cordova Alaska wireless station fire injured Gunner J Holton Machinist's Mate S J Wajkoski and Coppersmith David Barry after an alcohol tank exploded. The blaze destroyed the station last night as radio advices report.
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Vallejo
Cal
J. Holton
S. J. Wajkoski
David Barry
Cordova
Alaska
Austro German forces move south from Semandria
Berlin reports Serbians pushed farther south from Belgrade as Austro German troops seize heights around Belgrade and key Danube crossings. The Teutons advance from Semandria in a bid to reclaim terrain and pressure Serbians.
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Belgrade
Danube
Semandria
Reporter killed in Charleston primary riot
Sidney Cohen, a newspaper reporter, was killed and several others injured during a riot that erupted after the municipal Primary election results were announced in Charleston. The Governor ordered out the militia to restore order as authorities investigate the clash.
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United Pre
Charleston
Sidney Cohen
Warring Europe Seeks Peace Through Neutral Nations Conference
Eastern France September reports describe soldiers crafting trinkets from shell metal on the front. Aluminum rings, ink stands, purses, and other mementos rise from shell fragments as officers and private soldiers turn war debris into keepsakes for loved ones.
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United Press Star
France
Lorraine
Alsace
Heer
Italy Chooses Army for Balkan Campaign
Paris dispatch cites Rome reporting Italy will select troops for a Balkan expedition. The notice notes government plans and military deployment specifics reflected in a United Press despatch from Paris dated October 15.
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