German Telegrams Link Bernstorff to U S Espionage Ring
Washington reveals three 1916 telegrams between Berlin and Count von Bernstorff showing plans to disrupt Allied war efforts by sabotaging Canadian Pacific and U S munitions output. Names Joseph McGrarrity Jeremiah O Leary John P Keating cited for sensitive roles. Dr Hale injected to connect Bernstorff to German espionage, with William Bayard Hale noted as a correspondent.
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Bernstornf
Ganing
Foreign Office
Count von Bernstorff
Boehm
Zimmerman
United States
Canada
Joseph McGrarrity
Philadelphia
John P. Keating
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Jeremiah O'Leary
Park Row
New York
Sir Roger Casement
Bernstorff
Berlin
A. N
Hale
Germany
State Department
Roger Casement
England
Department
Dr. Hale
William Bayard Hale
International News Service
Wilearst, Iefe
Strategic retreat of New York Giants in World Series clash
At Polo Grounds on October 10 the New York Giants defend positions against the Chicago White Sox in game three of the World Series. Chicago holds a 2 0 lead with two wins needed to clinch while over 35 000 fans packed Brush Stadium as Cicotte Schalk faced Benton Buriden.
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Polo Grounds
New York Giants
White Sox
Brush Stadium
Chicago
Cicotte
Schalk
New York
Benton
Buriden
Man Wins 750 Damages in Alienation Case
Greensboro jury awards BE. C. Kaltwasser 750 dollars against J. F. Bain for aliening his wife's affections. Trial featured heated speeches and character testimony. Bain denied allegations. Kaltwasser and family life were central themes as four children remain separated in institutions.
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BE. C. Kaltwasser
J. F. Bain
Greensboro
Kaltwasser
Banks and City Offices Closed for Central Carolina Fair
Banks and city offices will close tomorrow so all employees may attend the Central Carolina fair in Greensboro. Tomorrow and Friday mark the big days of the annual event with hundreds expected to attend from this city.
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Greensboro
Réensboro
Publication On Naval Operation Sparks Officials Statement
Washington reports claim a major naval operation was expected in the North Sea but the navy department declares no knowledge of such plans. An official government statement says the department knew nothing about the alleged operation.
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Washington
North Sea
Navy Department
Disturbance to Sea Moves Further Off Coast
Washington October 10 The disturbance last night east of the Carolina coast appears to have moved farther offshore with no immediate threat to land. Weather officials continued monitoring its trajectory and potential development as it drifted into open Atlantic waters.
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Washington
Carolina Coast
Extradition of Cocchi Refused by Italians
Rome reports the government will not grant extradition of Alfredo Cocchi who killed Ruth Cruger in New York after extended consideration.
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Cocchi
Rome
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cru
Bound Angelic Salvation Sermon Emphasizes Jesus Only
Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe preached at Wesley Memorial revival centering on salvation through Jesus Christ. He argued no other savior exists and urged belief in Christ for forgiveness and eternal life. The service began with 7:30 pm singing and invited lay leadership on the platform.
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Gilbert T. Rowe
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Jesus
Mohammed
Buddha
Allah
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Draft act needed to reach 21 year olds under amendment
Representative Kahn of California says a new draft act must pass next session to cover men who just turned 21 since May 18. He indicates possible amendment to register 16 or 17 year olds for automatic call at 21 and supports universal training and action on alien slackers without treaty violations.
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Washington
Kahn
California
Nederland Steamship accepts American freight coalitions bunkering rules
Amsterdam reports the Nederland Steamship company agrees to American conditions for bunkering, requiring each voyage between Java and the United States to return with cargoes that are exclusively American or Canadian.
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Amsterdam
Nederland Steamship Company
Java
United States
World Series Third Game Likely Today
Announcement at 10 a m said the World Series third game would probably be played today in New York.
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New York
Mutiny on German Warships Quelled at Wilhelmshaven
Report says mutiny broke out on four German battleships at Wilhelmshaven, including the Westfalen where the captain was drowned after being thrown overboard. Marines refused to fire, sailors surrendered, and Emperor William ordered one in seven mutineers shot, later reduced by the chancellor. Additional revolts among front line soldiers noted but not serious.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
Westfalen
William
Michaelis
London
Copenhagen
Loan Committee Organized in Guilford County
J Elwood Cox spent yesterday afternoon in Greensboro with the Liberty loan committee of Guilford county. They appointed sub-committees and organized a campaign to work Guilford county for Liberty bonds subscriptions. Guilford's allotment is about 1 500 000 with 500 000 subscribed yesterday. Cox also probated the will of Annie Pitts, longtime Cox family servant, who left estate of at least 1 000 to her son Columbus Pitts of Winston Salem and the balance to her brother John Pitts of Guilford college.
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J. Elwood Cox
Greensboro
Liberty Loan Committee
Guilford County
Guilford
Cox
Annie Pitts
Columbus Pitts
Winston-Salem
John Pitts
Guilford College
Daniels Denies Mayo In Washington After London Talks
Secretary Daniels denies reports that Admiral Mayo will enter Washington this week with Admiral Benson to discuss joint naval operations with Britain. Mayo is not in Washington now and the navy will not disclose his return or movements for military reasons and safety.
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Washington
DaNiels
Admiral Mayo
Admiral Rerson
London
Admiral Benson
Great Britain
Navy Department
Mayo
Department
United States
North Carolina Delegates Named to Civic Association Meeting
Raleigh October 10 delegates from North Carolina were named for the annual Meeting of the American Civic association. M. Broughton Jr of Raleigh Mrs. Eugene Reilly of Charlotte B P Ravenel of Asheville Miss Gertrude Weil of Goldsboro J J Ludlow of Winston-Salem were announced.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
The
American Civic Association
M. Broughton, Jr
Eugene Reilly
Charlotte
P. Ravenel
Asheville
Gertrude Weil
Goldsboro
J. J. Ludlow
Winston-Salem
Mrs Wilson Hosts Stockton Axson at White House
Washington date Oct 10 Mrs Wilson and her guest at the White House are Professor Stockton Axson formerly of Princeton. Axson will depart today for his Houston Texas home.
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Washington
Ideng
Mrs. Wilson
White House
Stockton Axson
Princeton
Axsen
Houston
Texas
Yeowomen Sell Liberty Bonds in Boston Campaign
Miss Marion Walsh and Miss M. Louise Rush yeowomen in the navy promote Liberty Loan bonds by exchanging Christmas club deposits. They display a banner in downtown Boston urging the public to invest.
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Marion Walsh
M. Louise Rush
Yeowomen
Navy
Liberty Loan
Boston
Mass
Southern Railway to paving Main Street crossing for smoother traffic
An engineer has drawn plans to pave the Main Street railway crossing to eliminate mud and improve the grade crossing. A reinforced concrete slab about 60 by 100 feet and four feet thick would cover the crossing at an estimated cost near 7,000 dollars. The project follows city repairs and supports by property owners to restore the street.
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Southern Railway Company
Main Street
Nashville community fair to showcase farm and health exhibits
Rocky Mount reports the Nashville community fair opening tomorrow will highlight better farm product displays home demonstration school work and health exhibits. A separate update notes the Rocky Mount campaign for soldiers and sailors war library fund reaching $514.30. Washington reports 23 book paper manufacturers requested dismissal of charges as the federal trade commission contemplates a decision on October 29.
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Rocky Mount
Nashville
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ War Library
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Statistics
Drownings After Fort McIntosh Prison Escape
Five alien enemies escaped Fort McIntosh interment camp in Laredo. Two drowned while trying to swim the Rio Grande. Three reached Nueva Laredo, Mexico and were located. Names given include Hans Freilich Raymund Heinisch Behar Kletzel Herman Khrwisch and Carl Seibert. Seibert is alleged to be a spy.
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Tex
Fort McIntosh
Rio Grande
Nueva Laredo
Mexico
Ety
Hans Freilich
Raymund Heinisch
Behar Kletzel
Herman Khrwisch
Carl Sebert
Seibert
Telegraph Operator D G Whitfield Dies in Virginia
D G Whitfield a longtime Southern railway telegraph operator died Monday night at his brother B P Whitfield's home in Stokesland Virginia He was 50 and had suffered ill health He is survived by his brother and two sisters Miss Dora Whitfield of Stokesland and Mrs M W Jones of Hillsboro
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Danville
G. Whitfield
Southern Railway
B. P. Whitfield
Stokesland
Dora Whitfield
M. W Jones
Hillsboro
West Point Graduate Lt Norman McNeill Leaves Fayetteville
Lieutenant Norman McNeill of Fayetteville departed after an order to report to the 17th Infantry at Fort McPherson Georgia. He graduated from West Point in August and had been at home awaiting further duty.
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Fayetteville
Norman McNeill
17Th Infantry
United States
Fort McPherson
McNeill
West Point
Allies Gain in Ypres Sector as German Line Threatens Break
British and French forces break ground along the Ypres ridge amid stormy weather, capturing key positions at Passchendaele, Poeleappelle, and near Staden, Roulers, and Menin. German prisoners exceed 1,300 as Allied guns dominate rail centers and coastal approaches. Meanwhile the Admiralty uncovers a plot to paralyze the German fleet and force peace, with Vice Admiral von Capelle punished. Russia forms a new coalition government under Kerensky amid domestic upheaval.
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Yypres
Ypres
Passchendaele
Staden
Roulérs
Menin
Roulers
Flanders
Bruges-Thiert-Courtrai-Lille
Lille
Tornaui
Broodseinde
Jansbeek
Passchendale
Poeleappelle
Admiralty
von Capelle
Marine
Reichstag
Michaelis
Russia
Kerensky
Cotton futures open steady amid mixed early pressure
Cotton in Cotton, New York opened nervous with early gains then profits taking. October futures rose to 27.80 while December 20.79, January 26.45, March 26.50, and May 26.55. weather map failures to show frosts in the east influenced moves.
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New York
German Chancellor Says No Peace While German Soil Is Sought
The imperial German chancellor warned that peace cannot be achieved while enemies demand German soil or seek to drive a wedge between the people and the Kaiser, according to advices from Amsterdam in October.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Ban Johnson Volunteers for Military Service in New York
Ban Johnson, president of the American League and a member of the National Committees, admitted he has volunteered for military service. He said he offered his services to the government but declined to specify the capacity.
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Ban B. Johnson
The
American League
National Comitittes
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