World Series party wrecked near New Galilee
Nine injured when a Pennsylvania limited carrying national commission members and baseball fans collided head-on with an eastbound freight at Donavan’s crossing New Galilee. Ban Johnson stayed behind as Tener Hermann Bruce and others were bruised or hurt. Crowds wandered in rain while crews cleared tracks. Cicotte to start Game Three for the White Sox with Rowland confident he can win.
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Pittsburgh
Perons
Pennsylvania Limited
National Commission
Baseball
New York
New Galileo
Donovan's Crossing
John K. Tener
National League
Garry Hermann
Ban Johnson
Ban B. Johnson
American League
Commission On the
Hermann
Mr. Tener
John E. Bruce
Rooters
Cincinnati
Chicago
New Galilee
Cicotte
Clarence Rowland
White Sox
Eddie Cicotte
Hicago
Giants
Velo Grounds
Marence
Repulse German Attack In France and Belgium
Reports from October 9 detail French and British forces defending sectors near Polygon 14, Peutel, Aisné and Champagne fronts with German assaults repelled by artillery and machine gun fire. British efforts between Hothoulst wood and the Menin Ypres road failed to advance.
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France
Bek
Brent
Polygon 14
Peutel
Aisné
Champagne
War Office
Belgium
Berlin
Vauxhaillon
Ghemin Des Dames
Hothoulst Wood
Menin-Ypres
Germans in Baltic Raid Reported by Stockholm Dispatch
A Stockholm dispatch to the Morning Post says German naval forces were seen off Bornholm and near the Swedish coast, signaling a possible plan to attack Helsingfors and Pedag. The source notes a large German force with destroyers sweepers seaplanes and transports assembling in the Baltic.
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London
Bornholm
Odnat
Sweden
Ruriord
Helsingfors
Pegrad
Orning Post
Stockholm
Swef
Tnelade
Baas Aeplleree
Berlin war aims debate signals shifting German stance
London reports from Berlin describe a planned Reichstag discussion on German war aims prompted by socialists and radicals. Chancellor Michaelis previously resisted a formal definition, while Haig’s western front victory and the rise of a pan German faction push liberals to push for clarity.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Haig
Amsterdam
Michaelis
Field Marshal Haig
Western Front
von Tirpitz
Helfferich
Wilful Commission Gives Two New American Generals
President Wilson appoints John J. Pershing and Bliss as generals with equal rank, Bliss ahead as directing head of the army. The war-time act raises pay for generals and admirals by 10 000 dollars a year, with Pershing and other officers to implement higher command in France.
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Washington
Son Sigs
Magher H. Bliss
A. N. John Pa
Matien
Pershing
United States backs wartime unity aims and democracy
President Wilson endorses a new nationwide patriotic education movement to inform Americans about the war aims and causes. The declaration calls for national unity, rejection of premature peace, and unwavering support for the expeditionary force to defeat Germany and defend democratic ideals.
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League of National Unity
Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
White House
Arie
Lafayette
Rochambeau
America
Congress
Free Nations
Allied Air Raids Strike Rastapf and Baden-Baden
Berlin dispatch reports Allied air raids Tuesday night on German towns. One enemy aircraft penetrated near Portmund and dropped six bombs causing damage and one fatality. Six bombs fell near Feurbach by Stuttgart with minor damage and injuries. Attacks on Frankfort on Main caused minor damage but no fatalities. Other raids hit Rastapp and Baden Baden causing material damage.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Portmund
Feurbach
Stuttgart
Sinal
Prankfort-on-Main
Lorraine
Frankfort-on-Main
Rastapp
Baden-Baden
Appointed Member of Commerce Commission
Clyde B. Aitchison, one of three new Interstate Commerce Commission members and former Oregon state railroad commissioner, has served as solicitor for the valuation committee of the National Association of Railway Commissioners with offices in Washington. He is a Republican. Note references to German town attacks and hospitals reflect wartime commentary.
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Clyde B. Aitchison
Interstate Commercce Commission
Oregon
National Asseciattion of Railway Commissioners
Washington
Five Rashford Teachers Injured In Bridge Plunge
Five Rashford public school teachers were injured when a car driven by a motorist lost control and plunged 80 feet from a bridge into the Root river. Miss M Denton was seriously hurt, with Agnes Johnson Anna Martin and Palmer Anderson among those injured.
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Rashford, Minn
Rashford Public Schools
Root River
M. Denton
Agnes Johnson
Anna Martin
Palmer Anderson
Record corn crop tops historic yield in October report
Washington reports the USDA estimates a record corn crop of 3 220 795 000 bushels for the year, with spring wheat and other crops also shown bumper prospects. White potatoes, beans, buckwheat and barley show declines while oats, rice and tobacco rise in outlook.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Eee Egreeg
Gorn
Ohio
India
Three Die in Draft Raid in Texas Valley
A Texas sheriff's raid against the Lose family, Mexican residents, over draft reporting failures ends with Deputy William James and two Lose brothers killed and Serapio Lose fatally wounded after two days of pursuit in Live Oak County.
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San Antonio
Tex
George West
Live Oak County
Loso
National Armay
William James
Serapio
Navy Reacts After American Patrol Fire Kills Italian Sub Sailors
Vice Admiral Sims reports an American patrol vessel fired on an Italian submarine at night in European waters after the sub did not answer signals. One officer and one enlisted man were killed. Secretary Daniels sent a message of deep regret to Italy and expressed sympathy for the loss of life. The navy notes investigation is ongoing and details are expected later.
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Washington
Oct. C
Sims
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Ministry of Marine
Italy
Americaan
Josephus Daniels
Artillery Duel in West London Front Reports
Field Marshal Laig notes increased German artillery fire while British bombardment dominates the line. German infantry movements were minimal except for a Hollebeke raid driven off. German losses grow under British hurricane fire, with failed counterattacks and retreats from key German positions near Verdun.
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London
Get
Dbig
Blanders
Laig
Gerwin
Hollebeke
Aeaf Verdun
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Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company of Chicago
Seventeenth Railroad Engineers
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Polygon Woods
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Big Guns
Kaiser
LSON
Bigne
U. S
Rastapf
Commerce Commission
Tueringen
Rashford
Hutt
Minn
Texas
U. 5
Rome
Navy
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