Serbia's Serbs face mass suffering from Austro-Hungarian occupation
A communication from the Serbian Socialists notes drastic population declines in occupied areas, with 952000 fewer residents since census, 38 percent drop in males, and 144 women per 100 men. It cites deportations to Asia Minor, thousands of deaths, and 60000 to 80000 deaths among prisoners and internees, urging aid for winter relief.
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Serbia
British Socialist Party
Austria-Hungary
Belgrade
Otokar Ribar
Reichsrath
Vienna
Vranje
Nish
Piret
Asia
Minor
Asis Minor
Serbi
Corfu
Ralenthki
Serrail
What It Means by Owen Johnson
Owen Johnson argues that French resilience in the fourth year of World War I proves democracy must resist German autocracy. He warns a German victory would erode democracy in Europe, threaten the Americas, and invite long term expansion under a German Caesar. Johnson stresses the need for Americans to grasp France’s steadfast stance and the stakes for liberty.
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France
America
Europe
American
South
Central America
Prussia
Foley Kidney Pills Help Me Recover From Humbre Sickness
A reader from Hartly Neb reports recovery from an ailment described as humbage through the air with Foley Kidney Pills. The letter notes relief from aches joints and muscle pains and general discomfort.
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Myre
T. J Bucknell Flartly
Neb
Foley Kidney Pilla
Mea Drug Co
Logging Congress Opens in Seattle Ninth Annual Session
In Seattle Washington the Pacific Logging Congress opened its ninth annual session with focus on food conservation in camps. Other topics to be discussed include logging costs accident prevention railroad construction and logging engineering and university training during the three day meeting.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Logging Congress
Bishop Beaven's Jubilee in Springfield Mass
Many prominent prelates and priests of the Roman Catholic church gathered in May to take part in services for the silver jubilee of Rt Rev Thomas D Beaven bishop of the Springfield diocese. The venerable bishop is nearing his 70th year and is a Springfield native and Holy Cross College Worcester alumnus.
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Springfield
Mass
Thomas D. Beaven
Holy Cross College
Worcester
French fishermen rescued by American destroyer in mid ocean
Four French sailors from the fishing boat Quatre Freres were landed by an American destroyer after Germans bombed their vessel and left the crew adrift 150 miles from land. They praised the sailors and the Brittany crew cheered for the Americans as they were fed on board and later hosted by a British captain’s wife who spoke French.
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Associated Press
Brittany
Cotton Men in Session in Springfield Meeting
Springfield Massachusetts October 1 War nation and trade problems of highest importance are scheduled for consideration at the fall meeting of the National Association of Cotton-Manufacturers. The session continues through the week. Former Secretary Theodore I Burton of Ohio will address on Our New Problems. J J Watson commissioner of agriculture of South Carolina and president of the Southern Cotton Congress will speak on Co operation between the Cotton Grower and the Cotton Manufacturer.
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Springfield
Mass
National Association of Cotton — Manufacturers
Theodore I. Burton
Ohio
J. J. Watson
Agriculture
South Carolina
Southern Cotton Econgress
Leonard to Defend Title in Harlem Club Bout
New York boxing fans anticipate a ten round 139 pound duel at the Harlem Sporting Club tomorrow night. Champion Benny Leonard and challenger Jack Britten have reached weight and look in peak condition for the title defense.
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New York
Japanese financial mission to visit United States players
Tokyo dispatch says Japan plans to send a high level financial commission to the United States to explore investing Japanese capital here. Baron Tanetaro Megata leads the group with four commissioners and four business men to meet Americans in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Washington.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Nlow
United States
Official Financial Commission
America
Japan
Tanetaro Megata
Jamai
Amelia
Business Intersts
China
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Washington
Baron Megata
Bunkichi Ito
Prince Ito
Mintry of Agriculture and Commerce
Osatun Matsumoto
Treasury Department
Falmnosuke Sakaguchi
Financial Department
Seiji Hishida
Umekichi Yoneyamia
Mitsui Bank
Yoshitaro Yamashita
Sumitomo Bank
Osaka
Kenjiro Matsumoto
Yatsukawa Mining Company
Chozo Notke
Kuhara Mining Company
Baron Alevata
Korea
House of Peers
Harvard University
Mewata
Iatsu
Freight Handling Largely Increased in July Rail Traffic
Washington reports July freight statistics from railroads on 220000 miles of track showing a 20.2 percent rise in ton miles carried from the previous year. Locomotives in service rose 1.3 percent while freight cars increased 2.3 percent. repairs fell 6 percent for cars and 7.6 percent for locomotives.
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Washington
United States
Socialism Gaining Ground in New York
In New York the Socialist movement gains attention as Morris Hillant faces a likely mayoral vote next month. A Madison Square Garden ratification meeting drew over 1,005 supporters, signaling growing support and prompting fusionists and Tammany leaders to reassess strategies.
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New York
Morris Hillant
Madison Nature Garden
Hoover
Atlantic City
Loover
I C Divides Into Three Sections For Work
The Interstate Commerce Commission reorganized into three divisions to handle its growing docket. Division 1 with McChord Meyer and Aitchison manages valuation work excluding carrier property cases. Division 2 with Clark Daniels Wooley handles rate applications suspension explosives tariffs and released rates. Division 3 with Harlan Hall and Anderson handles board of review cases and those not argued before the commission or divisions.
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Washington
Inter Estate Commerce Commission
McChord
Meyer and Aitchison
Bureau of Valuation
Clark, Daniels and Wooley
Harlan, Hall and Anderson
Board of Review
First Woman Medical Degree Recipient Among Edinburgh Alumni
Mrs A N Chalmers Watson has been chosen to direct thousands of women serving with the British army in France. She was the first woman to earn a medical degree from Edinburgh University.
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A. N. Chalmers Watson
France
Edinburgh University
Russian POW hauled to safety on Dutch frontier
In Oldenzaan Netherlands on October 18 a Russian prisoner of war nearly crossed into the Netherlands when a German sentry grabbed him. A brief grapple followed as the Dutch frontier guard intervened, pulling the man back while the German pulled at his legs. The Russian kicked, and the Dutch defender dragged him out of the danger zone.
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Oldenzaan
Netherlands
Irolland
Chicago Grand Opera Chorus Becomes All American
This season marks the first time in its history that the Chicago Grand Opera company features a chorus composed entirely of American girls.
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Chicago Grand Opera Company
High Point Tax Amendment Sets Street Vendor License Fee
An ordinance amends Schedule B to require street vendors dealing in nuts peanuts and popcorn to pay a $25 annual license tax in the city of High Point. The measure becomes effective October 5 1917.
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High Point
N. C
Annual Meeting Notice of High Point Perpetual Building and Loan
The stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association will meet in the Commercial National Bank director's room on Monday night October 20 at 7 30. The notice is signed by V A A Idol secretary treasurer dated September 29 1917.
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High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Commercial National Bank
Administratrix's Notice for Estate of Alvin T. Haney
The administratrix of Alvin T. Haney's estate in Guilford County calls on all creditors to present verified claims by October 4 191% The notice warns that claims not presented will be barred from recovery and asks debtors to settle promptly.
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Alvin T. Haney
M. W. Gant
Superior Court of
Guilford County
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