Londons Bomb Raid Toll and Official Policy Call
London faced a Zeppelin raid that killed fifty five and injured one hundred fourteen, with reports of civilians among the casualties. The war office released figures for areas hit and described anti aircraft actions while the government planned to announce a formal policy from reformulating defense and civilian safety.
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Prem Bureau
Royal Fold Artillery
Sverkaul
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Smet
Home Office
Fo Bering
Toad
Ewling
Wil Seebig de Broke
Cromt Bowl
Wilson Seeks Larger Army and Navy Expansion
President Wilson pressed for a bigger military force and asked Congress for substantial increases in army and navy funding. He conferred with Congressman Claude K. Way of Virginia on a major Democratic leaders' meeting before Congress resumes to discuss broad wartime military needs and costs.
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Congressman Way
Virginia
Milky Committee
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Congress
Navy
Berlin Air Raids and Other War Updates
Berlin reports a Zeppelin raid on London with bombs dropped on the waterworks at Hampton and Woolwich amid fires. Other items note woman suffrage gains, a Supreme Court taxation case delay, California invitation to Wilson, a murder in New Orleans, a large hotel fire in Weyercasfia, and a grand fire destroying a hotel.
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Admiralty
London
Hampton
Woolwich
First Duty to U S Declares Graft Boats Not Places of Gaiety
In a Oct 4 note from Washington, the United States accepts a German proposal to submit the Frye case to arbitration over whether Germany may destroy American ships under alleged contraband. The U S argues warning and safety of passengers, while the treaty interpretation remains contested. President Wilson and ostracism of hyphenated Americans become central in a Oct 18 address to the Daughters of American Revolution. He urges Americans to place America first and warns against foreign-born citizens aiding rival ideals, calling for discipline within the nation.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Gerard
Arly
William P. Frye
Frye
Yeecot
Wewty
Amerian
Wilson
Daughters of American Revolution
Mra
Norman Galt
Bolling
America
News From Far and Near Roundup Across Borders
A patchwork of early 20th century dispatches notes a U.S. Army air crash near San Mago Bay with Lieut Tall aferro drowned, while transport and rail safety figures show remaining declines. Reports from London and Constantinople discuss war fears and aerial incidents, alongside U S agricultural club growth and a downgrade in railroad accidents nationwide.
China Opposes Monarchy Amid Yuan Pact Pressure
In China bitter opposition rises to restoring monarchy despite President Yuan Shi Kai’s mandate. He says petitions from provinces urge a return to autocracy, with an assembly to decide early next year. he may accept emperorship if monarchy is declared.
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Tien Tain
Ching
China
Yuan Shi-Kai
Mayor Bell Acquitted by Jury in 1914 Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis October 15 Mayor Joseph E Bell of Indianapolis was acquitted on the charge of conspiracy to commit a felony tied to the 1914 primaries registration and election after a two hour jury deliberation The verdict drew applause from the courtroom and votes shifted from conviction to acquittal on later ballots Prosecutor Rucker declined to comment on further prosecutions Bell Taggart and Chief Perrott had been among those indicted with 125 others initially and four more named later
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Indianapolis
Ind
Get
Joseph E. Bell
Stokes
Waggoner
Dittrich
Rucker
Bell
Indianapolie
Belt
Thomas Taggart
Ball
Samuel V. Perrott
Red Sox Win World Title in Sixth Game Thriller
Philadelphia October 15 Bill Carrigan's Red Sox clinched the world championship by defeating the Philadelphia Nationals 5 to 4 in Game Six. Harry Hooper delivered a decisive late homer, with Duffy Lewis contributing another long drive as Boston sealed the series in dramatic fashion.
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Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Philadelphia Nationals
Phillies
Harry Hooper
Harry
Duffy Lewis
Poster
Cady
Murer
Rixey
Burns
Alexander
Leonard
Carrigan
Batterlee
Chalmers
Shore
Mail matter barred for German propaganda stickers
Washington reports that mail matter used to show sympathy with the European war has been barred by Postmaster General Burleson. Postmasters will treat as nonmailable envelopes and cards bearing the words Gott strafe England or a German shield image with Lusitania marks, as unneutral and aimed to influence certain classes.
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Washington
Burleson
England
Count Henri de Vogue Dies of Battle Wounds
Paris Oct 15 Count Henri de Vogue son of the late Viscount Melchior de Vogue and nephew of Marquis de Vogue, president of the central committee of the French Red Cross, died from wounds received in battle. The military medal was pinned on his breast minutes before death. Local report notes his high family standing and wartime sacrifice.
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Melchior de Vogue
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Central Committee
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French Red Cross
Leniency Sought for Homicide Convictions in Ohio Pardons Report
The Ohio State Board of Pardons recommends mercy in ten cases involving manslaughter or murder, with several first and second degree murderers in the batch. The governor may not approve all recommendations, as the review is notably difficult.
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Union News
Columbus
State Board of Pardons
Orville Wright Named to Navy Board of Aeronautics
Noted flyer Orville Wright joins a new board of experts to advise the navy department on aeroplanes and aero nautics. The Columbus Associated Charities touts its trained workers in demand in other cities. Miss Jean Jones becomes general secretary of Marion’s Social Service League. The Associated Charities report staff promotions and strong funds for qualified workers despite a strained treasury. The United Mine Workers pledge relief for unemployed miners in the Hocking district amid expert investigation and a large relief bill. The Ohio state board names medical examiners under the Platt Hills amendment. Highway law rulings address county contracts and contract completion. State rail finance shown by Hocking Valley Railway note issues. Normal schools discuss extension course fees and pharmacy standards.
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Jean Jones
Associated Charities
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L. Fisser
United Mine Workers of America
Hocking
Willis
Edward C. Bryant
Bryant
Adjutant General's Department
State Board of Medical Registration
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H. Thayer Ward
Cleveland
W. W. Ford
Andrew G. Flowers
Herman A. Loose
D. D. McDougall
Agnes B. Forbes
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A .E. Whities
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H. Riley Spitler
Paton
M. H. Harmolin
Edward C.turner
John E H. Markley
Brown County
Clinton Cowen
Normal School
State Normal Schools
Frank Miller
Public Instruction
Kent Normal School
Schools of Pharmacy
State Board of Pharmacy
Eherier
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Francis B. Kavanagh
United States Treasury Department
Cotterfelter
Hanks
United States Secret Service Department
Improving the Noon Hour
A Boston feature quotes the American Carpenter and Builder praising noon hour reading for builders. It argues 20 minutes daily can educate beyond college and encourages consistent, year round study using available trade books and journals.
Fages Biggest Book Task 1 United States
Sarmon Cleveland United States article reports Cleveland Public Library’s John G White folklore collection of 35000 volumes, many languages, to be arranged by a scholar. plan to loan portions to other libraries. Also notes Milan snakes Edo, counterfeit plate recovered, and various local crime and society notes from Cleveland and nearby towns.
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Union News Sarmon
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America
John G. White
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W. H. Brett
United States
Progressive voters return to GOP shown in MA and PA primaries
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania primary results indicate the Progressive challenge weakens as Republicans consolidate under the regular organization. McCall wins Massachusetts governor nomination over Cushing and Fort backed by conservatives, while in Philadelphia Thomas B. Smith dominates a three way GOP race with five times the votes of radical opponents. The era of third party influence appears fading as protection and prosperity issues gain traction.
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Pennsylvasia
Repubcans
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Cushing
Fort
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Thomas B. Smith
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Trevall
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White Howes Delusion on War Era Tariffs and Revenue
A dated editorial critiques President Wik con 18 and his views on wartime policy, arguing the dyestuffs industry proves tariff use can spur American industry. It cites a National City Bank study showing exports rising 24 percent and imports falling 12.4 percent in 1914–15, questioning the need for war taxes and Underwood tariff changes.
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Wikcon
Ural Chistari
United States
Einmarck
National City Bank of New York
Unwise Policy Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Papers
The clippings mock political stances with sharp quips about Philippine policy and Progressive figures. Critics argue congress risks national security while others lampoon Bryan and tariff reform debates. Local dialect humor about jail, imitation, and vanity provides satirical relief amid the commentary.
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