Germans in Serbia and Bulgaria War Runup
London reports Austro German forces crossed the Dvina and Danube, seizing Varna as Bulgaria mobilizes. Dispatches say Greece veers toward conflict, with Bulgaria and Serbia massed and Berlin signaling war. Allied plans and Turkish-Bulgarian movements frame a widening crisis across the Balkans.
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Serbia
Han Begom
Bela
Berlin
Dvina
Danbe
Save
Berbian
Varna
Munich
Foumania
Falgaria Mote
Hulgaria
Hulgaria, Raving
Pansports
Muadrapte Entente
Entente
Greece
Analyote
Bulgaria
Perbia
Zerdin
Bell Denies All Charges In Local Election Case
Indianapolis report states Mayor Joseph B. Bell issued a near total denial of wrongdoing in a primaries and registration fraud case. He insisted he did not know of any concealment and rejected payments tied to a $500 receipt from Hamilton. The testimony concerned charges that Bell gave funds to James Gibson and that a tax payment was credited on the treasurer’s report. Court session adjourned by Judge W. T. Blehhorn after Bell’s chief witness was examined.
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Indianapolis
Joseph B. Bell
Slinese
Hiewn
Primarion
Seahart Bell
James
Ded
Columbus
Cleveland
Wheat records smashed as U S wheat hits three billion bushels
Washington reports unprecedented wheat production with October 1 forecasts placing the crop at 3,002,000,000 bushels, surpassing all prior records and far exceeding September projections. Barley runs at 237,600,000. other items note machinists victory, a French cruiser sunk, and various national incidents.
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Washington
United States
Crop Reporting Board
Deaf Agriculture
Alan
Puta
Gerley
U S Warms Turkey Armenian Case Ended Message Delayed
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Morgenthau told the Turkish foreign minister that American sentiment remains cautious after Armenian atrocities. The note warns continued massacres could endanger U S relations while Turkey signals no interference from foreign powers. Secretary Lansing says no representations were made to Germany and President Wilson’s demands are upheld in a Bernstorff note.
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Aqibassaidor Morgenthau
Constantinople
Cabis
Altaire
United States
Turkey
Keady
America
Panple
Germany
Wilson
von Bernstort
Wilson Backs Woman Suffrage in New Jersey Vote
President Wilson declared support for woman suffrage in New Jersey and said he would vote for amending the state constitution. Cabinet members Garfiel d and McAdoo and private secretary Tumulty had previously announced votes in favor.
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Washington
Wilson
New Jersey
New Jerem
War Garfion
the Treasury
McAdoo
Joseph P. Tumulty
Charge Fraud At Polls
Minneapolis report on county option election shows wets claiming victory by 8000 to 10000 votes while city forces allege large scale illegal voting. Other items note Harry Grant in critical condition after racing car fire, conscription in England near certain, Baltic snowstorms stalling campaign, Allied shelling prep on western front, Eastern Star grand chapter meeting in Chicago, and Mrs Henry Hollis filing for legal separation from U S Senator Hollis in Concord Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Frank Aid
Cincinnati
Wet
George B. Safford
Premier Venizelos Resigns in Greece
London reports Premier Venizelos resigns after King Constantine withdraws support for the ministry. The move follows Venizelos revealing allied landings at Saloniki and denying plans for entering war, signaling a direct rift with the king.
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London
Venizelos
Greece
Constantine
Saloniki
Bulgaria Defies Ministers as Passports Sought at Sofia
In Sofia on October 8, reports say British Greek and other ministers pressed for passports while Bulgaria’s reply to Russia’s ultimatum was deemed unsatisfactory. Russia, France, and Italy urged rupture of relations. King Constantine of Greece appears to balance powers as Ferdinand of Bulgaria resists expelling German officers. The note hints at Germanic aims to widen influence from Berlin and Vienna toward Constantinople, shifting warfare focus to the Balkans.
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Serbia
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Tudia
Asia
National and Local Updates From October News
Washington discusses adding fast bate to cruisers for the U S fleet while Terre Haute votes to remove Mayor Gosson after impeachment. Protests over a passenger fare hike are aired before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Obituary notes Montreal and Italian connections mark a death in Auburn Nebraska. In Chicago, Max Palenske faces federal indictment over misapplied funds and bank defalcation of 33000 dollars.
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Drovers National Bank
Te Federal Grand Jury
Chicago Bars Close Sunday
Chicago moves to enforce the state Sunday closing law as Mayor Thompson announces via city council message that existing ordinances cannot override the new state policy. The announcement follows a surprise reaction and cites counsel's opinion on legality.
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Thompson
Hobos in Columbus Seek Material for Prison Reform Stories
Jeff Davis founder of Hotel de Gink and self described king of hobos arrives in Columbus with his associates to gather material for a prison reform series. He claims the work will be published in a leading magazine and notes coal and timber lands affected by state trust management.
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The
National Hobos’ Association
Columbus
Jeff
North High Street
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His Favorite Hymn and Feathery Taste Proofs
A tale of a sweet voiced singer linked to a charitable group and attending funerals in tenements. At a scaffold death the caller asks for the corpse’s hymn, revealing a grim exchange. A second item notes hens blinking while drinking as a sign of taste and satisfaction.
Ohio Women’s Suffrage Convention in Cleveland Heads
Cleveland hosts the 30th annual Ohio Woman association convention on Nov 11-12 at Hotel Hollenden with Mrs Ethel Snowden as the sole speaker. Delegates from local auxiliaries urged to attend, bylaws details outlined, and officials named for local organizing committees.
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Titan Mews
Barylee
Cleveland
Woman Suffrage Party of
Greater Cleveland
Ohio Woman Association
Hotel Hollenden
Woman Suffrage Party
Ethel Snowden
Elec
Upton
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Eucliday
Frances M_ville
Harriet Taylor Upton
Zara Dupont
Dors Sandoo Bachman
Countybus
Helen Wise Molony
Tariff and Wilson policy stir election fate amid 1913-18 debate
A Washington interview with Chicago merchant Dr. HL Dumplap discusses the Underwood tariff, tariff revenue comparisons, and political impact ahead of national campaigns. The piece cites Treasury figures, claims on revenue differences, and forecasts party shifts while referencing Wilson, Bryan, and Payne.
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Washington
Steed
Department Commerce
Rotary of the Treasury
Underwood
Mr. Payne
Payne
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