World Happenings Of Current Week In Brief
A collage of international items notes: Dutch dancer ata-Hari shot after a Paris court martial for espionage. London taxi drivers strike over fare hikes. a Copenhagen dispatch on Denmark potatoes. Carrie Chapman Catt to lead a New York suffrage parade in October. a nitro-starch plant explosion in Ibbstown NJ kills two and injures others. Turkey and Germany currency and exchequer moves. American and Allied warfare reports from the Western Front and Mediterranean routes. Red Cross aid and Serbians aid pledges. Iowa anti prohibition vote trends. Paris hospital medals awarded. Sultan of Egypt death rumor. Seattle church expulsion. and stock and hog price chatter in Chicago markets.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman Suffrage
York City
New State Organization of the Party
du Pont
Ibbstown
N.J
Fire at Kansas City Stockyards Kills About 11000 Cattle
A Tuesday blaze at the Kansas City Stockyards caused the death of roughly 11 000 cattle and 3800 hogs with an estimated 750 000 dollar loss. Officials question incendiary claims while a natural cause theory remains. Debris removal and restocking began as freed cattle roamed downtown Kansas City and Kansas City Kansas.
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Kansas City
George R. Collett
Collier
Kan
War costs loom large as draft figures rise nowhere
Nation faces staggering daily war bill of 160 million dollars with about 53 million men involved. Me chanics National Bank of New York estimates U S share at a quarter of world costs, outlining rising expenditures and comparative wealth of Allies and Central Powers. In Camp Lewis Washington drafted men begin wills as they enter service.
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New York
United States
Mechanics’ National Bank of New York
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Tatoma
Wash
91St Division
National Army
Camp Lewis
Judge Advocate's Department
Germany Extends Draft to Men Up to Forty Seven
Copenhagen Germany extends military service to men age forty seven and drafts those previously exempt for military unfitness. The army already included many above forty five since no body above that age could be mobilized but no discharge requirement existed for soldiers reaching that age. U boat menace to America reported by Berlin dispatch received by wireless.
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Germany
Copenhagen
America
London
Berlin
Admiralty
Nroce i
Germans gain new ground in Baltic theater
Reported advances as Arensburg fell to enemy forces amid heavy naval and air support. Battleships, aircraft, and troops unite against Petrograd defenses at the Gulf of Riga entrance while control of Oesel and surrounding waters intensifies.
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Petrograd
Gulf of Riga
Qesel Island
Arensburg
Thbe Channel
Degel
Oesel
Moonsund
Oese
Baltic
Riga
Finland
Helsingfors
Chicago Americans Win World Series In Sixth Game
Chicago Americans defeated the New York Nationals 4 to 2 in the sixth and deciding game to claim the 1917 World Series title. The White Sox will raise the pennant at Comiskey Park next spring, marking a decade since a Midwest champion. The series swung after Chicago won two at home then split two at the Polo Grounds, before two more Chicago victories sealed the championship.
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New York
Lochinvar
Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
Middle West
Comiskey Park
White Sox
Polo Grounds
Chicago Clan
Gonfalon
Giants
Austrians Fail to Resist in Zboroff Engagement
Vienna reports two Austrian regiments from the 19th Inf battalion offered weak resistance at Zboroff amid an interpellation on Austro-Hungarian fighting. A Czech-Slav unit aiding Russia is confirmed to have resisted, with some prisoners among Austro-Hungarian troops who defected to the Russian side.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Zboroff
Hat Maker’s Experiments Lead to Oregon Rabbit Fur Use
Washington D C reports that 500000 Oregon jackrabbits are doomed to slaughter after the largest felt hat manufacturer in the United States completed a year long series of experiments. Representative Sinnott has been cited in relation to the decision as discussions continue over fur selection and supply.
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Washington, D. C
Oregon
United States
Red Cross praised by Pershing staff in war diary note
Adjutant General Benjamin Alvord reports Pershing's chief officers commend the American Red Cross in France for readiness to assist the army. The letter highlights Red Cross leadership and resources in handling large wartime tasks. Copy sent to War Department for transmission to American Red Cross headquarters.
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Red Cross Commission
France
Benjamin Alvord
Pershing
American Red Cross
United States
War Department
Subscriptions to Liberty Bonds Close on October 27
Subscriptions for the liberty bonds must reach the Treasury department Washington D C a Federal reserve bank or an incorporated bank or trust company in the United States on or before the close of business October 27 1917. Applications must be accompanied by a payment of 2 percent of the amount applied for with subsequent installments due 18 percent on November 15 1917 40 percent on December 15 1917 and 40 percent on January 15 1918. On January 15 1918 accrued interest in the deferred installments will also be payable.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Navy Pay Progress For Young Recruits And Promotions
The article explains naval pay progression from apprentice seaman at 32.60 to seaman 38.40 per month, with added duty pay and increases by enlistment. It notes progression to petty officer with third class 41.70 and up to 83.00 for chief petty officer, plus opportunities for higher grades and commission.
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Navy
Secretary Baker Urges Bonds With Image Of American Boy
Secretary Baker tells the Woman's Liberty Loan committee to picture a plain country boy on a French battlefield when selling bonds. He says supporters back him financially while bearing shared responsibility, and that home citizens will stand behind him from afar.
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Baker
Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee
France
War department to start card index of every U.S. soldier
The War department plans a comprehensive card index system. A statistical division with a Paris foreign branch will record every American soldier, on duty at home or in Europe, indexed by name with next of kin and address for quick reference.
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War Department
Department
Paris
United States
Europe
I W W Members Refuse Strike at Harrah Ranch
In North Yakima Washington orchard workers at the Bip Clark ranch near Harrah walked out seeking 4 a day for field men and seven cents a box for packers. Three I W W members of the rang refused to join the strike asking why they should quit when they are already paid as agreed.
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North Yakima
Wash
Bi. P. Clark
Harrah
Rang
Nation Will Insure Government War Risk Policies Details
The war risk insurance bureau outlines a government policy for soldiers and wartime personnel ages 16 to 66 across all services. Premiums range from 65 cents to 3.36 per month per thousand with age, disability, and dependents affecting payouts. Coverage starts at $1000 per policy with monthly benefits for 20 years during total disability and immediate payout on death, excluding cases of willful misconduct.
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Washington, D. C
Sampson
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Treasury Department
Treasury
Navy
Cantonmenta
Army
Marine Corps
Comet Guard
Naval Reserve
Ational Naval Volunteers
United States Forces
Kerensky appeals to Navy as German forces land near Petrograd
Premier Kerensky urges Baltic Fleet to defend Russia after German landings on Ocsel Island in the Gulf of Riga. He warns Kronstadt garrison weakens fortress defense while Petrograd residents stay calm and press ministers for sacrifice.
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Dexel
Gulf of Finland
Kerensky
Kronstadt
Russia
Baltic
Petrograd
Denel Island
Teneralia
Kimo
Germany Tightens Iron and Steel Controls for War Effort
An imperial Berlin regulation restricts the sale and use of structural iron and steel and related materials. It prohibits most shipments without special permission, expanding beyond July's prior restrictions on agricultural iron.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Confkeaeine
Russians Plan to Fight at Petrograd Conference
A Petrograd military conference at the main headquarters Sunday outlined a program for systematic training of soldiers and applying this across the Russian front under Premier Kerensky.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Liberty Day Proclaimed for October 24 1917
President Wilson proclaims October 24 as Liberty Day urging nationwide gatherings to pledge maximal financial support for the Second Liberty Loan. He calls for overwhelming subscriptions to arm and sustain the nation in war, with federal workers excused at noon to join celebrations and pledge solidarity.
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Washington, D. C
Wikron
Liberty Loa
America
United States of America
United States
United State
Woodrow Ws
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Berkeley Seeks Wood Experts For Navy Plans
The War Department asks the University of California to provide wood experts skilled in selecting timbers for military airplanes. Salaries range from 1200 to 3000 dollars yearly. The university is also asked to recommend five electrical engineers with university degrees for reserve officer commissions. The men would serve on Navy ships.
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Berkeley
Cal
War Department
University of California
Navy
Ministers Adopt Annuity Plan For Congregational Church
Columbus report states the National Council of Congregational Churches approved a $5 million pension fund for aged and disabled ministers and dependents. Eligible ministers 30 to 66 will contribute 6 percent of salaries, and retired ministers will receive half of their annual salary each year.
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Columbus
Congregational Church
National Council of Congregational Churches
Cattle Trample Woman Near Hoquiam
Mrs Louis Haas of Quinault valley ranch near Hoquiam was trampled and severely injured in a cattle incident five miles north of Hoquiam on Thursday. Injuries described as serious, authorities reported no other persons harmed. Local ranchers investigated and the incident prompted safety reminders for handlers.
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Hoquiam
Louis Haas
Quinault Valley
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