Greece Likely Involved in Balkan War Developments
Athens reports indicate Greek involvement as Serbians push Teutons from the north and Allied action gathers. British offer of Cyprus rejected, entente fleet may bombard Greek coast. Italy declares war on Bulgaria as Balkan fronts heat up with Serbian and Bulgarian clashes and Italian troop movements planned.
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Recognition Washington and Mexican events Oct 20 22
Former Missouri Governor Folk named ambassador to Mexico and Silliman to return to Vera Cruz. Carranza provisional president recognized by U S Wilson embargo on arms to Mexico with exemptions for Carranza. Villa agency closed. Villa aims to flee. Carranza to visit border. New Orleans bankers loan to Mexican government. Villa workers urged to quit. Gustavo Navarro executed in Mexico City. American battleships salute Mexican flag. bandits rob train near Brownsville. troops ordered to Harlingen.
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Zeppelins Raid London Reported with Deaths and Damage
Oct 15 Zeppelin raid on London kills 41 and wounds 101 as bombs hit the city. Coroners cite Zeppelin involvement. Berlin reports vast property damage and a five million dollar loss. Canadian artillery brigade camp shelled at Otterpool with casualties. Germans bomb Swiss towns Chaufonds and Renan with limited damage.
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War News Notes and Global Updates from October Dispatches
A compilation of wartime briefs reports Russian ammunition abundance surprising German forces in recent battles. Britain seeks three and a half million more soldiers by spring. Dardanelles bombardments intensify as martial law spreads in Moscow. Moscow proclaims state of war while efforts aim to open road to Constantinople. Italians claim Pregasina storm and victory outlook. Austrians report Italian attacks faltering. Britain to pay for seized cotton. Britain’s gold and securities shipment valued at 25 million arrives from England.
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Canadian sensational report alleges Graham White shot in Tower of London
A reported dispatch from the Canadian interior claims English aviator Graham White was shot in the Tower of London as a spy and that his wife received a ten year prison sentence. The item lacks corroboration and comes with no independent confirmation.
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Iditarod Party Safe. Tramp Passengers Reach St Michael
The distress over the Tramp launch near Iditarod eased as telegraph reports from St Michael dated Oct 19 and Oct 20 announced that the entire party had arrived there with Detering improving and thanks extended to officials and friends. A later note from Fairbanks dated Oct 21 confirmed arrival, and a full passenger list for the Nunch Tramp was provided, including Henderson, Courtney, Larson, Christen, Ford, Detering, Meyers, Mutchler, Cameron, Riley, Walsh, Davis, Daniels, Edwards, and others.
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Execution of Edith Cavell Triggers Worldwide Outcry
London reports a global protest over the execution of Edith Cavell, an English nurse, ordered by Kaiser Wilhelm. Despite appeals from Brand Whitlock and others, she was executed in Belgium. Dutch newspapers condemn the Kaiser, noting the trial relied on German-spy evidence and accused Belgium’s aiding prisoners of war.
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Plans of Defense Cabinet Inharmonious at Home and Abroad
Washington reports President Wilson will campaign for national defense as Secretary of War Garrison seeks 184 million dollars to boost the army. New York hosts the Manhattan Club event November 1. Government estimates place next fiscal expenditures at 1.25 billion. San Francisco honors Thomas A. Edison with electric night. Moran defeats Coffey in boxing.
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Democratic Politician Will Not Go to Trial in Indiana
The case against Thomas Taggart a prominent Democratic politician and national committee member from Indiana is dismissed at the urging of the prosecuting attorney and will not go to trial. Indicted co defendants face delayed proceedings with other men charged in the same conspiracy until December.
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Aviation corps scandal unsettles officers at San Diego
San Francisco, Oct. 22. A scandal brews in army circles that may reach aviation corps officers at San Diego and other stations. It is claimed airmen have been killed because of defective equipment, for which the ignorance of the superior officers was responsible.
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Detention Camps Considered to Bar Escaped Germans
Washington officials weigh a proposal to establish detention camps for sailors soldiers and officers from interned German warships to prevent further escape attempts during the crisis. The plan aims to confine personnel from the interned German vessels and tighten security as tensions rise.
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Bulgarian King Threatened by Plot to Kill Ferdinand
At Sofia, numerous arrests followed the discovery of a plot to assassinate King Ferdinand. In London, the steamer Amsterdam carrying Dr. Dumba, recalled Austrian minister to the United States, was detained at Deal, England, for several days.
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Alaska Governor J F A Strong Charged in Political Fight
Charges filed today with President Wilson accuse Alaska Territory governor J F A Strong of improper retention of a Republican official as private secretary Mr Orthill. The case stems from a long running intra party dispute between Democratic factions in the territory.
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Wireless Wonders Demonstration At Arlington Paris
The wireless operator at Arlington Virginia talks to a Paris operator and Honolulu hears the conversation. Mr Hall of Iditarod says Arlington and Paris stations are among the most powerful. Ideal weather now may break world records in long distance wireless communication soon.
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President Wilson's vote did not change result in New Jersey
In Trenton and Princeton reports, New Jersey statewide election results show overwhelming opposition to the woman suffrage amendment, with estimates of a 60 000 to 75 000 majority against. President Wilson voted for suffrage in Princeton, creating contrasting local signals on the issue.
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Territorial Delegate Starts for Washington Fairbanks
James Wicker Sham, the territorial delegate in Congress from Alaska, left for Washington on October 21 to tie up duties when the Senate reconvenes in December.
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Italian government plans to issue $25 million loan
New York dispatch reports the Italian government will arrange a loan of 25 million dollars in one year notes issued in America for financing war materials. The notes will carry six percent interest.
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Fighting at Riga Petrograd Battles in the Baltic
German forces mass south of Riga with heavy artillery as a stubborn battle persists for days. Reports claim many German positions captured in Baranovich region. Grand Duke Nicholas crosses Schetchey to Norshin amid German withdrawal talks. Russians report gains at Dvinsk and in Galicia while Berlin cites repulsed attacks on Von Hindenburg and ongoing Austrian offensives against Russia.
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Baseball Tour Abandoned by Red Sox and Phillies
Philadelphia reports that the Chicago Red Sox and the Phillies have decided to abandon their pepper trip to the Pacific coast. The teams cited travel costs and scheduling pressures as reasons for canceling the planned tour.
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