President Urges Vote for Women Suffrage in New York
President Wilson made a public plea to New York suffragists urging men to vote for woman suffrage. He said the war quickens civic sentiment and that now is the time for states to act, praising women's leadership and urging cross‑party support for the cause.
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French Make Gains In Aisne Drive With Prisoners
Paris reports French forces push forward on the Aisne capturing multiple villages and 2,000 prisoners. War office tally exceeds 12,000 Germans taken, plus 150 large guns and many smaller pieces. Copenhagen notes German retirement plans may shift to a new line after French success.
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Threaten to kill Wilson charged youth held on bond
Ewald Pietsch son of University of Chicago professor Karl Pietsch was arrested in Chicago and held to the federal grand jury in 10000 bond for threatening the life of President Wilson. He admitted saying he would stick a knife on the president but said he spoke in anger during a war argument. Pietsch, a 1912 graduate, is a well known fraternity member.
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Finger-Print Pioneer Sir William Herschel Dies
Sir William James Herschel, renowned for discovering and advancing identification by fingerprints, died yesterday in London.
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Liberty Day drives Philippine loan to two million
Manila reports Liberty day observances across the islands as total subscriptions reach 2,000,000, double the first Liberty loan. Officials expect another 500,000 to be sold before Saturday.
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Argentine Ship Builders Strike Spreads on Thursday
Buenos Ayres reports a new strike of ship builders that began on Thursday, escalating labor action in the port city as demands and work stoppages intensify.
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Italians Lose Ground as 10,000 Taken in Isonzo Drive
Austro German forces on the Isonzo front report heavy captures with over 10 000 prisoners taken and several staff officers among them. Italian positions on the right bank and Bainsizza plateau resisted as German Austrian reinforcements are expected to blunt the Italian advance.
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American Destroyer Rescues Stranded Vessel Off French Port
An American steamer, escaping a German submarine after a four hour battle that wounded seven crew, arrived at a French seaport. A timely American torpedo boat intervention saved the vessel from sinking as both ships exchanged heavy gunfire. The submarine fired 234 shots. the steamer responded with over 260.
Ten Congressmen Arrive in London for War Zone Tour
A group of ten U S congressmen arrived in London for an unofficial tour of war zones. The delegation plans visits to battlefields in France and possibly Italy, and will meet at the House of Commons with Ambassador Page hosting a dinner attended by former Premier Asquith and other dignitaries. Members include Parker New Jersey Taylor Colorado Johnson Washington Goodwin Arkansas Stevens Nebraska Timberlake Colorado Dill Washington Hicks New York Miller Washington and Dale Vermont.
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Germans Buy Bonds Stirs Manilla Town Quiet
In Manilla Iowa a German settlement, angered by a hall owner’s refusal to host Liberty Loan speakers, saw 75 citizens mob the town, close stores, have the owner arrested, and push subscriptions to nearly the township quota. The state defense council demanded the resignation of the town marshal and named nonbuyers to federal authorities.
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New York Liberty Loan Parade Joins Billion Dollar Milestone
New York districts race toward the 5 billion goal as the Liberty loan passes the billion mark. The New York federal reserve district reports 1.075 billion subscriptions with 20 000 bondholders marching from Washington Square to Central Park to show support for the drive and a crucial two day push remains.
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Edison Hones Antisubmarine Device On Sea Trial
Thomas A. Edison works with naval experts on antisubmarine experiments after a 10 week sea voyage. His ship protection devices are secret but deemed highly promising and were tested aboard a yacht converted into a submarine chaser under his orders. Edison’s intense work schedule during the voyage is noted.
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American pledge week mobilizes 500000 food canvassers
The food administration announces a 500000 volunteer canvass to sign 13000000 American housewives to a food pledge during October 28 to November 4. The pledge aims to conserve food by substituting abundant items for those needed by allies and troops, with no dues or fees.
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Russian Provisional Parliament to Decide Romanoff Fate
Petrograd reports the preliminary parliament will soon decide the fate of the Romanoff family held near Tobolsk Siberia. The major issue centers on whether the former emperor and key relatives will be banished abroad.
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Bandit Killed in Bank Raid Near Edison Washington
One bandit was killed and another captured by citizens after they held up the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Edison near Bellingham. They shot and perhaps fatally wounded Patri Halloran former bank president and tried to flee with about 1500 dollars.
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Cubans Buy Bonds Hit Million Dollar Mark
Havana reports the sale of Liberty bonds has reached the one million dollar mark in Cuba with the total allotted for disposal passing the milestone as of October 26.
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