Armenians Suffer Under German Turkish Plan
A Chicago address by Abram I. Elkus reports Turkish brutality against Armenians, with German influence aimed at eradicating the Armenian race. He cites drownings in the Tigris near Diarbakir, Kurdish and Turkish executions, and 80,000 deported in Mesopotamia. The call backs relief aid, noting 6,300 Armenians in Urfa and nearby. A second item notes Brig. Gen. John Archer Lejeune’s Marine command duties and prior service.
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Six Balloons Start In Race At Muskogee Fair
Six balloons began the ninth annual international balloon race at the Muskogee fair grounds. Launch sites and pilots include St. Louis with W. F. Assman, Muskogee led by Capt. John Berry, Topeka by Monara von Hoffman, Dayton with Warren Raser, and Melba piloted by M. A. Helmann.
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J. M. O'Reilly
Dayton
Warren Raser
Melba
M. A. Helmann
J. Hoorner
Redistribution of Guards Divisions to South and East
Washington reports the War Department orders redistribution of troops at army cantonments in the South and Mid-Atlantic to form three National Guard divisions in Southern states and to create an additional division of the National Army composed of African American soldiers.
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National Guard
Washington
South
Midath
East
U.S. Plans 787 Ships Under Navy Program
Secretary Daniels announced the U.S. Navy plans 787 vessels in the war construction program, with some ships already completed and in service. The total estimated cost is 1.15 billion dollars, including an 850 million dollar supplemental destroyer program to be finished in 18 months. Six companies are awarded contracts: New York Shipbuilding, Cramp, Newport News, Fore River, Bath Iron Works, and Union Iron Works.
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Daniels
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Cramp Company
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Bath Iron Works
Union Iron Works
Government to regulate most staple foods by November
The Food Administration announced broad controls on about 20 basic foods starting November 1. License restrictions will curb speculation and hoarding by manufacturers and distributors in meat, grain, canning and wholesale sectors. Proclamation delayed to finish talks with trades and consumers.
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The
Food Administration
Wilson
Faéed
Argentina Hints at Neutrality Yet Prepares for Shifts
Buenos Aires reports that Argentina will not pledge neutrality to Uruguay’s move against Germany. Foreign Minister Pueyrredón says relations with Germany could break if warranted, while Argentina seeks to safeguard its interests. Uruguay’s minister urged Congress to sever ties, arguing a balance of force with Brazil and others is needed to deter Argentine hegemony and protect sovereignty.
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Germany
Pueyrredon
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Brazil
Gather to Repel Italians On War Fronts
Official dispatches describe Austrian troops massing on the southern boundary in anticipation of an Italian drive over the Bainizza plateau. Italy plans a comprehensive campaign against Leibach as a key to Austrian routes with Croatia and Serbia, while Caproni bombers attack the Austrian base at Cattaro, igniting fires and damaging ships.
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Government board to study housing for war workers
Washington action by the council of national defense creates a board to investigate local capital participation in a government housing program for war industry centers. The board will include war, navy, shipping and other department representatives and is expected to report within two weeks.
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Allies Plan Trade Pacts At Interparliamentary Conference
The council of the interparliamentary commercial conference opened a three day session to study economic measures for submission to the general Interparliamentary conference. Delegates from Great Britain France Belgium Italy Portugal Roumania and Serbia attend.
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Portugal
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Serbia
Treasury Offers New Short Time Certificates at 4 Percent
Washington reports a fresh sale of short term treasury certificates totaling 800 million dollars at 4 percent. Treasury officials have agreed to the offering and it is expected to be announced within a day.
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Washington
Treasury
Sixteen More Inspectors Indicted in New York Mayoral Primaries
Sixteen additional election inspectors were indicted by the grand jury for alleged complicity in frauds tied to the mayoralty primaries. The total number of indicted inspectors now stands at forty two.
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New York
Grand Jury
Russians Grant Rail Wage Rise and Political Shifts
The Russian provisional government approves a railway wage increase retroactive to September 1, funded by revised railway rates, with food supplies set by law. It rejects strike negotiations and contemplates action against the strike committee while some rail battalions offer to help end the stoppage. The Temporary Council of the Russian Republic, dramatic in victory, limits parliament’s role to advisory duties until the constituent assembly.
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Railway 9
Moscow
Democratic Coalvoss
M. Tseretelli
Kerensky
Allied Armies Drive Result in Capture of Villages
In Flanders French forces take St. Jean de Mangelare and Veldhoek with many blockhouses as British troops seize Poelcapelle and push nearly two miles along the ridge north of Ypres. Australians win at Daisy Wood as New Allied drive continues.
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Paris
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Houtholst Wood
London
Poelcapelle
Marshal Haig
Poelcappelle
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Passchendaele Ridge
Broodseinde
Daisy Wood
Michigan Man Is Wounded In War Casualties List
Ottawa report lists Americans among latest war casualities. Names include B. Moore of Alpena D. C Corporal Hinkle of Leon C wounded G E McGee of Tonia Mich R McGonagle of Duluth Minn A and McGee of Garske North Dakota among those presumed dead or wounded.
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Alpena
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Tonia
Mich
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Duluth
Minn
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Norwegian Ship Majoren Torpedoed Off Irish Coast
Survivors aboard a British vessel reported the Norwegian steamship Majoren, 4300 tons gross, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Irish coast on September 8. The 28 crew members were rescued by a patrol vessel 386 hours after they abandoned ship in small boats. The Majoren had departed Philadelphia August 20 bound for Glasgow with iron cargo.
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First Snow in Superior Marks Start of Winter
Superior Wis Oct 10 The ground lay white in the morning with the season’s first snow. A light mix of rain and hail began at nine o clock as the temperature stood at 15 degrees. The snow vanished as rising temperatures caused it to melt.
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