Americans Die After German Submarine Attack Per Report
London reports U S A James Tringer of Roanoke Virginia died from shrapnel aboard open boats after torpedoing of a British steamer. A fireman killed. 12 Americans among 49 survivors landed in a British port. Survivors said two U boats fired at 6 o clock Sunday morning as rescuers arrived. Consular dispatches note two dead and several wounded from small boats shelled.
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James Tringer
Roanoke
Daily Chronicle
Byron Wood
State Department
Socialists Decline Support for War Credit Vote
Amsterdam dispatch reports a German socialist newspaper says socialists will vote against the new 10,000,000 mark war credit due before December unless Chancellor Michaelis resigns. The independents in the Reichstag who left the party last year are the sole dissenters.
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Amsterdam
Wireless Press
Reichstag
Michaelis
Beeson Seeks Permit to Repair Roof in Fire Limits
Beeson asked the city council last night for permission to repair the roof of his shop located in the fire limits. He said the work would be done in accordance with the law. The request was referred to the city building inspector and the fire department chief.
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Beeson
Two German Torpedo Boats Sunk by Russians Sunday
Petrograd reports two German torpedo boats sunk in Soela sound north of Oesel island after a Sunday engagement. A Russian destroyer the Grom, 1100 tons, built 1914-15, speed 34 knots with 93 men, was sunk. More than a dozen German torpedo boats, aided by a German battleship, retreated.
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Petrograd
Soela Sound
Oesel Island
Grom
Proving Ground Site Purchased
President Wilson issued a proclamation authorizing the War Department to seize land for artillery proving grounds at Gun Powder Neck in Hartford County Maryland. Any land not acquired by October 20 will be condemned.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
Artillery
Gun Powder Neck
Hartford County
Russian War Office Says Loss on Oesel Island
Petrograd reports the Russian war office announces total loss of ground control on the island of Oesel as forces retreat or are overwhelmed. The statement comes amid ongoing fighting and shifts in Baltic frontline positions.
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Petrograd
Oesel
United States to Attend War Conference Likely in Paris
Washington reports that the United States will participate in the conference of nations at war against Germany, with Paris as the probable site. Secretary Lansing confirms an official conference decision and US representation is anticipated.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Paris
Lansing
Electricity Run to Premises Sought by Resident
Joseph Lee appeared before the city council last evening and requested permission to extend electric wires to his property for illumination. The request was referred to city manager C. Gidney, acting white. Thomas Murphy is visiting at Tomahawk, Samp son county.
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Tomahawk
Sampson County
Plan Discussed for Health Conservation of Workers
Washington on October 17 members of the American Public Health Association debated conserving industrial workers health to lift efficiency during a sectional meeting on industrial hygiene. The group sessions are set to begin tomorrow.
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Washington
American Public Health Association
Fourth annual Atlanta Kennel Club bench show opens
More than 500 aristocratic dogs from top kennels compete in Atlanta's fourth annual bench show. Judges assess a wide range of varieties in what officials call the region's most extensive dog exhibition to date.
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Atlanta
War conference on national health at American Public Health Assoc
Washington leaders of medicine and public health from across the country meet in the capital for a multi day war conference. sessions focus on health problems arising from war conditions and run through several days.
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Washington
American Public Health Association
Ends Commissioning of Officers from Civil Life
Washington Oct 17 General Bliss chief of staff of the army has abruptly ended the practice of commissioning officers from civil life to staff corps at the various branches of the army and calling them into service before actual need of their services exist.
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Washington
Bliss
Army
Rankin Leads Parade Through Raleigh To Fair Grounds Address
Miss Jeanette Rankin congresswoman from Montana rode with woman marshals on horseback in Raleigh October 17 parade. She spoke at the fair grounds on Democracy in Government delivering a civic address to onlookers and attendees.
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Raleigh
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Fair Grounds
Coal Shortage Threatens Chicago Business
Fred W. Upham president of the citys largest coal company warns Chicago business may be paralyzed within ten days as the coal strike continues. Fuel Administrator Garfield and Mine Workers Union leader hold conferences today amid dwindling supplies and no new coal arriving.
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Fred W. Upham
Coal Com
Illinois Coal Miners Strike Moves Across State
St. Louis report states nearly all coal miners in Illinois are on strike after an announcement made today, signaling widespread disruption in the industry.
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Illinois
Coal strike talks push to restart Illinois mines
Washington October 17 Fuel Administrator Garfield and John P White head of the United Mine Workers conferred today to press efforts to get workers back on the Illinois coal strikes.
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Washington
Garfield
John P. White
Mine Workers Union
Illinois
Miners Idle as Wage Push Intensifies in Springfield
Reports from the Coal Operators' Association headquarters indicate many mines have shut down as miners push for immediate wage increases. An estimated 60 mines were idle.
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Springfield
Coal Operators’ Association
MUNITION MAKERS EVADE WAR TAXES
Washington reports that evasions of the 12 percent war tax by ammunition makers total about 17.5 million dollars. Over 11 million of this has been recovered, while voluntarily paid taxes last year were around 26.3 million. Investigators say many returns understate amounts due.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Delay Hearing on LaFollette Case Postponed
Washington reports a further inquiry into Senator LaFollette statements in his St Paul speech will be postponed to November 26. The committee will call witnesses including former Secretary Bryan to question whether he attempted to have the president stop the Lusitania sailing.
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Washington
LaFollette
St. Paul
Bryan
Survivors of Mosbys Rangers Arrive in Temington
Survivors of Mosbys Rangers, few still living, arrive in Temington Va for what may be the last annual reunion of the Confederate cavalrymen. Since the prior gathering they lost their leader Colonel John S Mosby, and officials may plan a memorial to him at the event.
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Temington
Mosby
John S. Mosby
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Convenes in Madison
The Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs opens a three day convention in Madison with patriotic usefulness as the general subject. A large attendance and attractive program mark what is described as one of the most successful state conventions to date.
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Madison
Wis
Oet
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
French Beat Off the Aisne Attack in Western Front
British and French forces repelled German assaults in the Aisne Champagne and Verdun sectors as field reports hint at renewed activity in Flanders. British reconnaissance and artillery support follow a period of dry weather, while German moves in the Baltic and Aegean theaters signal broader strategic pressure.
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Bandit Raid Repulsed Near Mission Texas Village
Five Mexican bandits in trousers attacked the village of Grangeno, six miles southeast of Mission, at about 4 AM yesterday. Armed residents returned fire, and after many shots the invaders fled across the Rio Grande. authorities report the river repressed and the raid repelled.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Grangeno
Cotton futures open steady with mixed early activity
New York on Oct 17 saw cotton futures opening steady with October at 27.75 and May at 26.58. Prices fluctuated irregularly as December slipped to 27.24 and January to 26.76 at the call, down 15 to 19 points, while trade interest remained buyers and the market held a steady undertone toward mid-session.
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New York
Home Guard Company Organized in High Point Militia
High Point's Home Guard unit of the Sixth Company Reserve militia was officially organized in the Red Cross rooms with about 28 of 35 selected men present. The unit, to be headquartered at Greensboro, aims to protect homes and industries while the state militia is deployed. Members urged to buy Liberty Bonds. officers to be chosen in days.
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Sixth Reserve Company
Home Guards
Creensboro
Leutenant
Council of National de
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Liberty
East End Church to Close Evening Services
After ten days of services at the Fast Kid Methodist church the meeting will end this evening. Rev. P. K. Barker preached to a full house last night and six persons were converted. Doors reopen for reception of members with many expected to join. The public is invited to attend.
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Fast Kid Methodist Church
P. K. Barker
Mrs. J. C. Pennington Dies After Brief Illness
Spencer obituary notes the death of Mrs. J. C. Pennington wife of a Spencer Monroe Virginia based locomotive engineer. She died at home after a brief illness at about 45 years old leaving a husband two sons and a daughter.
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Spencer
J. C. Pennington
Monroe
Iowa Adopts Prohibition in Statewide Vote
Des Moines reports show 197 207 opposed to 196 341 in statewide approval of constitutional prohibition with only three counties missing results indicating statutory prohibition now prevails in Iowa.
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Des. Moines
Iowa
Apex Tobacco Market Leads With Strong Prices
The Apex tobacco market in Ott reports top grades and high prices. Last week one half million pounds sold at an average of 40 dollars per hundred, with some choice trappers fetching 80 dollars per hundred.
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Apex
Andrew Lindsay Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Jackson
Andrew Lindsay son of Mrs. Jos A. Lindsay was promoted at Camp Jackson South Carolina after arriving from the city draft. He had previously been made a corporal and is now elevated to sergeant in the military unit.
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Camp Jackson
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Jos A. Lindsay
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Kaiser Visits Sofia to Urge Bulgarian Attack
Amsterdam reports in Weser Zeitung that the German emperor and Dr. von Kühlmann visited Sofia to press Bulgaria to attack Sarrail's forces, with Saloniki as a potential reward if successful. It predicts Greece may declare war on Bulgaria soon and claims Bulgaria can muster 800,000 troops against Sarrail while preserving 200,000 for Dobrudja.
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Universalists in Session at Worcester Convention
The general convention of the Universalist church opened in Worcester Massachusetts with an unusually large attendance of delegates and visitors. Leaders say the four day session will address questions affecting the church's policy and may be the most important in years.
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Worcester
Mass
the Universalist Church
French War Office Reports Allied Wedge in Flanders
The War Department review for the week ending October 13 highlights French successes in Flanders as the notable feature. Allied offensives advance methodically with coordinated artillery and infantry and low assault casualties while German high command seeks to adapt to new typhoon like shellfire.
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Washington
Flanders
War Department
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Surpass One Billion
Washington reports indicate the Liberty Loan has exceeded 1 billion dollars in subscriptions. Initial figures to the Federal Reserve banks showed 528 million, but treasury estimates later suggested official totals were understated.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Thousands of Illinois coal miners quit work in strike
Springfield Oct 17 More than 0 coal mines in central and southern Illinois shut down yesterday representing between 12 000 and 15 000 miners the state coal industry faces practical paralysis as operators report the spread of the strike demanding immediate wage increases.
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Springfield
Inois
Washington
Central Powers to Revise War Aims Reported
Amsterdam dispatch says Vienna papers expect Central Powers to revise war aims if Lloyd George Asquith and Kibet statements derail peace moves. Papers cite Czernin noting that rejecting peace proposals justifies revising aims and delaying any peace action.
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Vienna
Lloyd George
Asquith
Kibet
Count Czernin
Government expenditures near 3 billion since start of fiscal year
Daily Treasury statement shows expenditures since July 1 totaling 2.921 billion dollars, nearly 60 million more than receipts for the period. Washington records indicate four government outlays pushing toward the 3 billion mark.
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Washington, Dct
Treasury
Richmond still well short of bond goal after day
Richmond figures show $475,000 subscribed to liberty bonds bringing total to $5,525,000. Remaining $5,475,000 must be raised in the next drive with a daily target of $400,000 to reach the city share.
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Richmond
Shipping Congestion Adjusted by Food Administration
Washington October officials announce adjustments to delays faced by oyster and fish shippers and express companies due to misread conventions affecting shipments. The food administration stated shipments will be corrected and coordinations improved to reduce future delays.
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Washington, Okt
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