Allies of Kasea Threaten Property Seizure Under War Powers
Washington reports that the prosperity holdings of Aliens from Austria Hungary and Germany will be seized in American territory. Property and proceeds may be used for war bond offerings while citizens of those nations are treated as enemies. The government may return non farmer property after the conflict.
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al! Ansiine
Hulgarians
Tunis
Georman
Avetelo Pulgerie
United States
Becaue Citdzens
Belog Aliiel
Certian
Allen
Austria
Calgartia
Germany
Paige of soft coal prices eyed by administration
In a large part of the soft coal region prices are reported to rise 18 to 60 cents per ton amid administration talks. Officials deny, but operators expect increases. White quits United Mine Workers presidency resigning to be replaced by Wayes. Carfield national fuel administrator to assume duties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Wayes
Ite
HA. Carfielid
National Fuel Age
Nervous American Soldiers Released War Abroad
By United Press a staggering portion of U S troops prior to sailing are discharged after medical exams. Dr Vierce Bailey of the medical reserve corps reports more than 200 examiners are engaged in testing and releasing servicemen before they depart for overseas theater, reflecting wartime medical practices and international experience.
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United Press
Vierce Bailey
Medical Reserve Corps
Japan
Roesla
Classmate of Jackson and McClellan Dies
Captain Francis T. Bryan United States Army retired and alumnus of West Point and the University of North Carolina died at home yesterday. Bryan, a 1846 West Point graduate, was connected with General George B. McClellan and Confederate leader Robert E. Lee and with General Stonewall Jackson and General Pickett in Civil War era networks.
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United States Army
Oldher
West Point Roilita Ecolony
University of North Carolina
Allven
Bryan
West Point
George A. McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Chicago yards workers demand wage increase
Chicago yard workers announce a planned demand next week for higher wages and overtime pay. They claim current averages show 12 hour days and that government orders only grant time pay for overtime as for regular hours.
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Chicago Yards
Chicago
Congressmen in London On Way to War Fronts
A group of ten Ashertoan congressmen arrived in London for an informal tour of the war area. The party includes former lawmakers such as Parker of New Jersey, Taylor of Colorado, Jolonon of Washington, and others en route to battlefields with some planning to visit Alaly as part of the visit.
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London
Washington
Lileks
New York
Mitter
Wid Dale
Vero
Congress
Ff. Trammond
Nebraska
Enlisted Man Leads Brigade With Five Bands
A brigadier general, colonel, six majors and 100 captains form today’s command at Camp Funston. John Coliga, formerly of the Third Katiena, serves as the lone private among depot troops. National guardsmen and the 108 officers lead the outfit as the brigade prepares a ceremonial band welcome and deployment.
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Port BU Oldla
Get
John Coliga
Camp Funston
Armored Airplanes Built in Germany
Washington, BC Opt. 26 The tendency toward larger and more heavily armed airplanes is forecast by a government expert closely involved with aviation. He cites London reports of Germany constructing metal enclosed battleplanes to challenge American aviators and notes allied nations are pursuing heavier craft alongside fast light scouts. The expert argues future aerial forces will rely on sturdy, heavily armed machines capable of diving and taking punishment while staying aloft.
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Washington
London
Germany
Tanks Fight By Squadrons In French Advance
With the French Armies in France Oct 24 comparative quiet followed a battle in which tanks fought in squads alongside advancing infantry. About 8,000 German prisoners, many exhausted from shortages, were captured or surrendered from quarries and trucks. French aviation was praised for its performance though all planes were hit. one fell burning near French troops.
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Associated Press
France
Driblete
Navy plan demands record naval manpower rise
Washington officials outline a plan placing Navy personnel in command of army transports to boost efficiency in war zones. A large increase in naval staff is urged, with Congress asked in December to authorize about 0,000 more men, 30,000 for permanent forces and 50,000 for wartime service.
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Washington, D C
Congress
Cambon Praises U S Energy in War Work
Paris reports Jules Cambon, general secretary to the French foreign affairs ministry, told the Associated Press that public opinion in France greatly appreciates American war efforts. He said the United States is seen as likely to finish the war and to curb the monster’s head, and he commended American embargo measures as fully approved by the French government.
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Paris
Jules Cambon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Associated Press
France
United States
M. Caumbon
McAdoo to Form Advisory Boards on Excess Profits Tax
Secretary McAdoo announced in Washington that he will seek help from leading business men and lawyers to implement the excess profits tax. Two advisory boards will be created for the Treasury Department, with personnel to be named in the coming days.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Two Soldiers Perish in Fort St. Philip Fire
Reports to Sheriff Alberti from Plaquemine Parish state two soldiers stationed at Fort St. Philip were burned to death when a flame shack they slept in caught fire. Sheriff Alberti forwarded the information from Plaquemine parish to New Orleans authorities.
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New Orleans
Alberti
Plaquemine Pariah
Fort St. Philip
Eastern women take places as corn pickers
Newport Illinois October 25 women went to work in corn fields to save a large crop. wives daughters and servants of farmers at Jamestown Middletown Portsmouth and elsewhere replaced men who normally worked the harvest in a bid to prevent crop destruction.
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Jamestown
Middletown
Portamouth
Change of Venue for Murder Trial in Iowa Case
Des Moines Iowa October 26 The case of Mrs Idaho Meyer and her son Fred Meyer for the murder of the lat ter's wife at their Winterset home in July 1015 was reversed by the supreme court because pursuit sealing in Madison county would have warranted a venue change Meyers case also is being retried in December Mrs Meyers sentence was 1 5 years in the penitentiary
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Des Moines
Ila
Idaho Meyer
Fred Meyer
Winterset
Supreme Court
Madison County
Meyer
Mme
Battles on Isonzo Front Dominate War News From Rome
War dispatches describe Austro German forces pressing Italian troops on the Isonzo front with fresh divisions. Petain advances near Laon and gains ground southwest of the Aisne. Russian front activity includes withdrawals near Riga and failed German landings on the Bathonian coast. Civil evacuation of Menin reported from Amsterdam.
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Santa Maria
Santa Lucia
Isonzo
Amsterdam
Menin
Flanders
Menin North of Ypres Under Allied Consolidation
In France and Belgium on Oct 26 the Allies pressed to complete the consolidation of positions gained in Monday's attack. British forces observed active artillery marking the night in the east and north of the pocket. A German officer, executed by his own troops, was found with hands bound behind the back and five bullet wounds, explained by the soldiers' refusal to surrender without a stronghold.
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Petain
Victoward
Eer
Laon
Chavignon
Aunt Dessinges
War Office
Servy
Nancy
Aisne
Aoain
Monte Des Singes
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Rone
Riga
Bathonian
Gulf of Riga
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Peninsulia
France
Belgium
Morass- Lke
Sett
Licensing Plan Aims for Bread Price Cut
Washington reports that government experts will announce a standard loaf weight and price plan by November 1. The Food Administration plans to bring bakers under a federal licensing system to ensure secure supply and controlled pricing nationwide.
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Washington, DD
Food Administration
Children’s Day founder Rev. James Worden dies in Philadelphia
The Rev. James A Worden, a 38 year member of the Presbyterian board of publication and Sabbath school work, died today in Philadelphia. He is described as originator of Children’s Day and the rally day in the Presbyterian church.
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Philadelphia
James A. Worden
Presbyterian Board of Publication
Presbyterian Church
Ireland Near Rebellion as Sinn Fein Rally Grows
Dublin delegates reach 1100 at Sinn Fein convention amid warnings of armed unrest in west Ireland. Daily Mail notes gravity of Commons debate and warns conscription risks, while police arrest local Sinn Fein leaders Cork and Limerick. A potential shift hinges on government conscription policy before the next general election.
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Ireland
Dally Ih
Sinn Fein
West Ireland
Britain
le Valeras
Dublin
Ooe
Cork
Limerick
Sinn Felmers
de Valera
Markievica
Daily Mail
House of Commons
Linn Fenners
Lloyd George
Excessive Charges to Fall Before New Rule
Washington DC Oct 36 law restricts licenses brokers commission merchants and auctioneers of foods from charging more than specified limits under a federal system to be operated by the cones seas de. Licenses will not permit charging directly or indirectly more than the commission rate unique to the facility and must be fair and proven during the period. Commission brokers and auctioneers barred from gaming these charges with their own business.
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Washington, D. C
Thorne to lead fight over rate increases on grain and meats
Clifford Thorne will again take the lead in fighting the proposed big advance of rates by eastern roads on grain dried meats and various other commodities. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold hearings November 6. Numerous powerful shipping interests are preparing to combat the planned rate hikes.
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Washington, D. C
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Austria's Budget Vote Reflects War Strain and German Ties
Amsterdam reports Austria's provisional budget reading passes for four years instead of six. A 9,000 Kronen loan is approved 227 to 170, as the finance minister reiterates loyalty to Germany while acknowledging wartime hardships and the hope for peace.
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Amsterdam
Ee : Ao
Vienne Dispatches
Kronen
Alliew
Deo
President Wilson Urges New York Suffrage Support
President Wilson, addressing 100 New York state suffrage supporters in Washington, urges cross party backing for woman suffrage. He calls the issue foundational, says wartime quickening should speed its consideration, commends women for leadership, and asks New York to set an example by voting yes on suffrage.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
New York State
Woman Suffrage Party
New York
Creshent
New French Loan Aims Tax-Exempt Bonds At 4 Percent
Paria reports the Minister of Finance outlined a plan for a new French loan of 10 francs bonds at 4 percent interest. The issue would be exempt from taxation, according to the outline presented.
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Paria
Wheat production declines from last year worldwide
Washington report shows the global wheat crop at 1.775 billion bushels, down 1 percent from last year per the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. Rye, barley, and rice fall while corn rises 33.7 percent. overall grain changes reflect mixed shifts in the season.
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Washington, D. C
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Cablegrama
Department of Agriculture
Russians Seek Peace as Allies Continue War Effort
Dispatches describe Russians calling for peace while Allied forces push forward in battles. A conference at Paris is noted as the two sides discuss ending the conflict and restoring stability.
German aid to capture of Cere and Moon islands
An observer aboard a German hydroplane recounts local sympathisers in the Gulf of Riga aiding Germany in the seizure of Cere and Moon islands. Officers reportedly died by their own hand after surrender. Evidence suggests German knowledge of island fortifications from captured plans.
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Cere
Moon Islands
Gulf of Riga
Bea
Cermana
Fafonov
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach New York Total
Treasury officials report strong progress in the second Liberty loan campaigns across districts. New York shows $965.6 million subscribed by noon, signaling likely breach of the $1 billion target in the federal reserve district. Other districts near or surpassing minimums, with Chicago aiming to reach minimum by campaign end.
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Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Richmond
Minneapolis
Atlanta
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Chicago
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Federal Reserve Banks Sone Cce
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America
Federal Reserve District
Explosion at Cedar Rapids Gas Plant Injures Fireman
An explosion at the Cedar Rapids Gas Company plant in Cedar Rapids Iowa injured a fireman seriously. The blast damaged the main gas tanks and the fire was confined to the destroyed section. Officials expect the small tank to exhaust soon leaving hundreds without heat or light and forcing them to seek alternative power. The cause remains unknown.
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Cedar Rapids
T Teal Gas Company
America must increase war work says Miller
London reports Representative Clarence Miller of Minnesota, a foreign relations committee member, says ten days of observing France and England’s war effort changed his view. He now sees the conflict as a war of peoples and armies, urging that America must commit wealth, resources and manpower.
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London
France
England
Clarence B. Miller
Minnesota
Houre
St ‘Amelia Moa
America
Romanian Queen Pledges Finish Fight
Queen Marie of Romania told the Associated Press that Romania will continue the struggle for the world’s freedom and the restoration of small nations’ rights. She praised America’s entry into the war and its aid, saying Romanian soldiers and mothers bless America’s great name and paying tribute to Ambassador Charles J. Vopicka for efforts toward securing aid.
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Jassy
Rumania
Queen Marie
Preas
America
Marie
Charles J. Vopicka
Romania
Perimanta with sown cows the milk and bu
A fragmented report notes agricultural issues featuring cows and dairy, with unclear phrases about milk yield and stress. The readable text references farming elements, but lacks complete context, names, or dates to form a clear event or outcome.
Destroyer rescues crew after four hour submarine clash
An American merchant ship fought a bitter four hour duel with a German submarine off a French seaport. The destroyer arrived in time to rescue survivors as depth charges and gunfire raked the sea. Twenty three shots were exchanged with heavy damage and wounded crew. The submarine disappeared beneath the waves after the American intervention.
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Aes
Robee
Imime
Gemeen
Decae
Gel
Evacuation of Kronstadt Civilians Under Way
Civilian evacuation from Kronstadt naval base has begun. Residents move from Petrograd as government shifts center to Moscow. Reval port evacuation reported last week amid Baltic operations.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Kronstadt
Remerelal
Cniaecie
Reval
Gulf of Finland
Sale of Cattle Sets Mark in Four States
In Pfarau N D Oct 26 high prices for pure bred Shorthorn cattle rose across Minnesota South Dakota Montana and North Dakota as nine sale price records per head advanced amid strong demand.
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Minnesota
South de Montana
North Dakota
Pershing Predicts German Defeat in War Message
General Pershing asserts Germany will be conquered as he addresses Liberty Loan supporters. The call emphasizes Allied victory and mobilizes public backing for financing the war effort. Local references mention Baltimore and New York figures connected to the campaign.
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Balti Md
Local Clergy Rally Shrugs Off Cold Weather in Chicago
A garbled dispatch from Chicago reports a church gathering where pastors and lay leaders discuss community actions despite chilly conditions. The item notes cooperation among local religious groups and mentions a tentative plan to address social issues through joint outreach.
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