Romanian Forces Hold Transylvania Frontier Passes
Reports from Bucharest Sofia and Berlin describe Romanian troops repelling Austro German assaults in Transylvania and on the Monastir Florina railway line. Berlin claims Russian defeats and heavy casualties for the opposing forces.
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Bucharest
Berllin
Berlin
Transylvania
War Office
Sofia
Monastir-Florina
Cera
Brod
Skchivir
Frene
Indiana Van Shoots Win at National Rifle Association Meet
In Jacksonville Indiana on October 17 the NRA rapid fire match concluded with Sergeant Foster Houck of the Indiana National Guard taking first at 94 points. Other top finishers included First Lieutenant Jerry Garland 92, Paul Gillespie 91, Sergeant J T Andrews 91, and Willard Comrock 91 from California.
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Jacksonville
Ind
National Rifle Association
United States Marine Corps
Foster Houck
Third Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Jerry B. Garland
Paul Gillespie
Lowe
J.T. Andrews
Y Willard Comrock
National Guard
California
Lineman saves man's life in Nashville Illinois event
Walter M Reidelberger, a lineman, saved Carl Steinhauser from a live electric shock while resetting a pole. He cut the 2300 volt wires and caught Steinhauser with his teeth and arms until help arrived. The act occurred at Steinhauser’s light and ice plant location in Nashville.
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Nashville
Ill
Walter M Reidelberger
Carl Steinhauser
K. A. Steinhauser
Steinhauser
Reidelberger
SiR Edward Grey Balks at Greek Republic Plan
Sir Edward Grey reportedly resists moves toward establishing a Greek republic amid ongoing political shifts. The issue centers on constitutional reform and foreign policy posture as Greece contends with internal pressures and external scrutiny.
British Charge U.S. $: Unneutral in Raid
In the house of Lords Lord Beresford argued U.S. destroyers appeared to be present by prior arrangement as the U-53 sank British merchantmen. Viscount Grey called the issue important, noting the government would withhold representations until it gathered more information on the claim that destroyers aided the U-boats.
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London
United States
House of Lords
Lord Beresford
Newport
Viscount Grey
Wilson fails to secure Polish relief agreement
President Wilson reports that attempts to reach a relief accord for Poland have failed after receiving replies from Britain France Russia Germany and Austria Hungary. He notes ongoing differences over terms and expresses disappointment at the lack of a definite settlement.
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N. J
Wilson
Poland
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Austro
Hungary
Mne'sand
Austria
Manistee Coast Guard Rescues Workers at Lake Michigan
Men adrift after hours of heavy Bea in October rescue by Manistee coast guard. They saved P. T. Dailey, a contractor, and eight workmen carried out to Lake Michigan on a derrick scow that broke from its moorings.
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Manistee
Mich
Bea
Coast Guard
P. T. Dailey
Eielt
Lake Michigan
Publication of Lusitania Note Seeks End to Debate
Washington officials expect the February note to the state department to settle Lusitania questions except indemnity, admitting Germany’s right of retaliation but not jeopardizing American lives. The note cites British blockade and war zone claims as justification. The U S will file mail damage claims against France and Britain after the November elections.
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Washington
State Department
Charles E. Hughes
Germany
Great Britain
United States
North Sea
British Isles
U. S
Alabama
Oficials
Indiana strong man dies after refusing tooth extraction
Axel Anderson of Haymond Indiana, famed as the strongest man in the state, died at St Margaret's hospital from blood poisoning after he refused to have a tooth pulled. He feared dentists and said he would die rather than endure the procedure. His health had been robust until the tooth ulcerated and infection set in.
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Axel Anderson
Weather and Markets Report From Chicago and Buffalo
Weather fair and warmer. Chicago live stock prices show hog receipts 22 000 with light shipping at 9.70 to 9.85, heavy packing 8.25 to 9.00, cattle receipts 10 000 with steers 10.00 to 10.75 and cows 6.25 to 11.50. Buffalo quotes cattle receipts 10 cars, hogs 15 cars with heavy at 10.15 to 10.25, Yorkers 9.60 to 10.00, pigs 9.00 to 9.25, sheep market steady top lambs 16.65. Wheat No 2 red 1.60, corn No 2 yellow 0.92, oats No 3 white 0.47. Potatoes 1.20 to 1.40 local.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Nhve Stock Commission
Buffalo
N. Y
Carranza Orders Elections October 29
Washington reports that Carranza has ordered Mexican congress elections for the last Sunday in October. Elections will use 1910 census data and 1912 territorial divisions. Observers fear voting may occur only in regions loyal to Carranza, potentially ensuring his control of the new congress and path to presidency.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Legalistas
Villistas
Conprrese
Stone Hurled at Train Near Fort Wayne Injures No One
An unidentified man threw a stone at a special train near Fort Wayne Indiana striking the rear window of the observation car. Ira Landrith prohibition vice presidential candidate was showered with broken glass but unharmed. Judges Herrick and Mrs Stewart heard a report of a gun before the theory was dropped.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ira Landrith
Landrith
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Frank E. Herrick
Wheaton
Wilson Heads to Chicago for Midwest Campaign Tour
President Wilson traveled from Asbury Park to New York and then departed for Chicago at 1 PM for a three city Midwest swing. Managers report strong fighting chance to win mining votes as he plans a Chicago Press Club luncheon and two public addresses at a nonpartisan meeting and the New Citizens' Alliance pavilion.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Wilson
New York
Chicago
Middle West
Wilson Aereet
Chicago Press Club
Warren
New Citizens’ Alliance
College Heads Confer on Defense Plan
Washington October 18. Presidents and officials from nine collegiate institutions conferred with war department officials on military instruction and the proposed officers reserve corps under the national defense act.
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Washington
War Department
National Defense Act
Aristide Briand Sees Greater France at War’s End
Aristide Briand outlines a vision of a stronger France as World War I nears conclusion. He emphasizes national unity, postwar reconstruction, and a proactive role for France in shaping postwar Europe.
River delegates named for Upper Mississippi convention
Governor Dunne appointed delegates to the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association convention to be held in La Crosse Wisconsin October 25 and 26. The list includes M M Stephens East St Louis John A Logan Elgin Joseph P F Haas Chicago C J Drew Joliet BE Kelly Chicago Thomas J Healy Chicago LeRoy K Sherman Chicago Arthur W Charles Carmi Sherman L Marshall Ipava Henry P Dwyer Minooka and Edward Morahn Sheridan of state river commissions.
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Springfield
Dunne
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
la Crosse
Wis
M. M. Stephens
Dream vision linked to murder of East St Louis child
East St Louis police traced the killing of three year old Alphonse Margurian to a dream witness who described a bloodstained room. A Turk reported a vision of a room with blood, aiding detectives who found a bloodstained mattress, cord and a knife under the bed in a scrubbed room.
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East St. Louis
East St Louis
Alphonse Margurian
Twin Brothers Ministers Open New Methodist Year
In Duquoin Illinois Oct 18 the Southern Illinois Methodist Episcopal conference began its ecclesiastical year with many pastors reassigned. Notably twin brothers Rev W C Harmes and Rev C J Harmes were sent to the Carbondale district to Elkville and Friendsville, a rare occurrence as brothers serve in the same district.
Civil War Veteran William Kerr Dies at 77
Bloomington Indiana October 17. William Kerr seventy seven year old Civil War veteran and farmer four miles east of Bloomington dies.
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Bloomington
Ind
William Kerr
Greeks Face Royalist Uprising as Entente Seizes Athens
London reports rising royalist sentiment in Greece amid King Constantine's fiery address to sailors. Entente forces occupy Athens and Piraeus with 1000 sailors, 150 bluejackets, and three battleships seized to prevent unrest. Venizelos allies favored a Greek republic, stirring debate about monarchy versus republican government.
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Eaward Grey
London
Athena
Greece
D’artige du Fournet
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Iraeus
du Fournet
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Tate
Reuter
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