Greece Likely to Be Involved in Balkan War Headlines
Athens reports on October 21 and 22 detail Serbian and allied actions across the Balkan front. British efforts to lure Greece into the war, hostile moves toward the Greek coast, and Russia's promised aid frame a widening conflict. Reports cite Bulgarian retreat, Italian troop movements, and Allied naval actions around Saloniki with multiple fronts and shifting frontlines.
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Recognition Washington: Carranza elected provisional Mexico president
Washington announces formal U S recognition of General Carranza as provisional president of Mexico and embargo on arms shipments to Mexico except those to Carranza. Gov Folk of Missouri named ambassador to Mexico. John Silliman ordered to return to Vera Cruz. Villa agency closed. reports Villa preparing to flee. Carranza to visit border. bankers in New Orleans arrange a $10 million loan to Mexican government and sisal crop handling.
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New Orleans
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Zeppelin Raids London Killings and Damage Report
October 15 Zeppelin raid on London killed forty-one people and wounded one hundred one, with most bombs in the city. Coroners verdict tied deaths to Zeppelins. criticism of Britain’s defenses grows. Berlin reports immense property damage, five million dollars lost, largest London arsenal set ablaze. Canadian artillery brigade camp at Otterpool shelled. several soldiers killed. German aviators bomb Swiss towns Chaufonds and Renan. Chameau targeted with thirty bombs but light damage.
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Renan
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War News Notes and World War I Updates
War brief of Oct reports Russians have ammunition abundance surprising Teutons and martial law in place in Moscow. Britain seeks three and a half million more soldiers by spring. Allies bombarding Dardanelles. Ukase proclaims Moscow state of war due to disorders. Italians claim Pregasina storm and imminent capture. Austrian defense and Italian attacks deemed unsatisfactory. Britain to pay for seized cotton. $25 million in gold and securities arriving from England.
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Sensational Claim Ties Graham White to Tower of London
A Canadian interior report claims English aviator Graham White was shot in the Tower of London as a spy and that his wife received a ten year prison term. The report lacks corroboration and could not be independently verified.
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Iditarod Tramp party safe as Alaska relief hopes rise
The Id itarod launch Tramp party, feared lost after frost and ice, arrived at St Michael with reports from Kotlik and St Michael of the party's safety. Messages from Dave Mutchler and Nulato confirmed the group reached safety, with Detering improving and plans to depart for Nome on the Arctic.
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Kotlik
David Mutchler
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Bert Meyers
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Gertler
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Mittens
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Pitmatalik
Old National Hotel
Nome
Arctic
Holy
E. M Stanton
Anna Young
William Detering
Execution of Edith Cavell Provokes World Protest
London and Amsterdam report a global outcry over the Kaiser's execution of Edith Cavell, an English nurse executed in Belgium. Brand Whitlock and other leaders pleaded for mercy, while Dutch papers denounce the act as shameful. The note mentions the Kaiser pardoning other Belgian prisoners’ accomplices and cites German spy evidence at Cavell's trial.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
United States
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Spain
Countess Thulles
Amsterdam
Plans of Defense in Harmonic British Cabinet
In Washington on October 19 President Wilson prepares to campaign for national defense plans at the Manhattan Club New York on November 1. Secretary of War Garrison to seek Congress for 184 million dollars to expand the army and defense plans estimated at 40 million. Government expenditures next fiscal year projected at 1.25 billion. The keel of the California superdreadnought laid in New York on October 16. London papers urge king to take charge of armies. coalition risks collapse over conscription and Near East issues. Major General Monroe to command Dardanelles expedition. Asquith pressured to resign. cabinet divided over war measures. Other notes include lumber timining for Savannah, a dry Sunday in Chicago, Mother Jones leading garment workers’ strike, Spanish ministry resigning, Ambassador Page denying resignation rumors, Sir Lionel Carden’s resignation, and Thomas A. Edison celebrated in San Francisco. Moran defeats Coffey in New York.
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Democratic Politician Thomas Taggart Won’t Go to Trial
Indianapolis Dec 19 The case against Thomas Taggart a prominent Democratic politician and national committee member from Indiana charged with conspiracy to commit election frauds was dismissed at the insistence of the prosecuting attorney. The indictments against the other men named in the same case were postponed until December.
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Get
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National Democratic Committee
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Aviation Corps Scandal Hits Army Officers
In San Francisco on October 22 a scandal brews in army circles threatening aviation corps officers at San Diego and other stations. It is claimed airmen have died due to defective equipment and the ignorance of superior officers is blamed.
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Detention Camps Considered to Contain German Officers
Washington officials debated proposals to set up detention camps to confine sailors soldiers and officers from interned German warships to stop further escapes. The plan aims to secure interned personnel and prevent further attempted breakouts as the war celebration and security measures continue.
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Bulgarian King Threatened by Plot in Sofia
In Sofia arrests rose after a plot to assassinate King Ferdinand was uncovered. In London, the steamer Amsterdam with Dr. Dumba aboard was detained at Deal, England, for several days as part of broader diplomatic tensions.
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Alaska Governor Strong Charged in Political Feud
On October 20 charges were filed with President Wilson against J F A Strong governor of Alaska by William Wade a former clerk in the governor s office The governor is accused of keeping in his office a Republican official and his private secretary Mr Orthill This action ends months of intra party fighting between Democratic factions in the territory.
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Wilson
J. F. A. Strong
Territory
Alaska
William Wade
Abce
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Democratic Party
Notable Demonstration of Wireless Wonders
The wireless operator at Arlington Virginia has talked with a Paris operator and an Honolulu listener heard the conversation. Mr Hall of the Iditarod wireless station says Arlington and Paris stations are among the most powerful, with ideal weather for wireless telegraphy. World records in long distance wireless communication may be broken soon.
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Arlington
Paris
Honolulu
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Iditarod
President Wilson's Vote Divides New Jersey Ballot Result
In New Jersey on October 19 and 20 voters across cities and towns backed or opposed woman suffrage. Estimates suggested a statewide majority against the amendment between 60 000 and 75 000, while Princeton reported President Wilson voting in favor.
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Wilson
Territorial delegate starts for Washington Fairbanks
Oct 21 James Wicker Sham delegate in Congress from Alaska left for Washington to assume duties when Congress reconvenes in December.
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Washington
Fairbanks
James Wickersham
Congress
Alaska
Italian Government Plans to Issue $25 Million One Year Notes
New York Oct 18 It is announced that the Italian government will arrange for the issue of a loan of 25000000 in one year notes in America to pay for war materials. The notes will bear 6 percent interest.
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America
Fighting at Riga and Petrogad in weary war report
On October 21 German forces massed south of Riga with heavy artillery as a protracted battle rages, prompting talk of evacuation. Baranovich gains for Germans, Grand Duke Nicholas moves toward Norshin, Dvinsk and Galicia see Russian gains while Berlin reports Hindeburg repulsed and the Serbian advance continuing with Austrians inflicting heavy losses.
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Nicholas
Schetchey
Norshin
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Dvinsk
Galicia
Baseball Tour Abandoned by Red Sox and Phillies
Philadelphia Oct 16. It is announced that the Chicago Red Sox and the Phillies have decided to abandon their pepper trip to the Pacific coast due to undisclosed reasons.
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