Laughter Returns as Theaters Keep Up Spirits Amid War
The Saturday Review urges theaters to stay open to preserve balance and humor during Europe’s war, arguing art can help sustain a sane mind and good heart while entertaining and reminding audiences that not all is ruin. An ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets accompanies the piece.
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Fire Threatened Reims Cathedral in 1491 Fire
In July 1491 a fire threatened Reims Cathedral when plumbers mending the roof left a half extinguished brazier among timbers. Smoke rose from the spire and flames damaged the central apse roof and transept gables. Louis XI sought to replace canons with monks due to negligence.
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German diplomat speaks on Kaiser fate amid Charleston club
A German diplomat Mr Diedricht argued with calm logic on Kaiser policy before a Charleston club. An interruption by a banker provoked him to shout that empty stomachs make the most poise. The piece notes kaolin imports and potential U.S. clay substitutes amid war.
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Mans Diedricht
Charleston
Pacific
Diedricht
China as Republic in Name Yet Under Tight Rule
The piece argues that though China is theoretically a republic, real power rests with a few men in Peking. It suggests self governance is slowly earned and cannot be achieved in a single day by formal rulings.
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Peking
Neighborly secrets and party lines collide
Mrs Crabshaw says sharing family affairs with Mrs Crawford-Do you tell your neighbor all your family affairs, while Mrs Crawford-Do you tell your neighbor all your family affairs. He replies it isn't necessary as they are on the same party line.
Aeroplane aided Arctic expeditions and other 1910s notes
The Inter Mountain Globe reports on Russian expeditions using aeroplanes for discovery and search missions including Hertha and Eclipas seeking Sedov Brugallov and Ruesanov groups. The piece also covers streetcar tire ideas, wartime attitudes, provincial notices, and assorted industrial and social tidbits from 1910s newspapers.
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Sedov
Eclipas
Brugallov
Ruesanov
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Scientific American
Water to Gold Irony at Interstate Commerce Hearing
Commissioner Clifford Thorne urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to reject a general rate hike arguing railroads mints profits while another era of rising costs harms consumers. He likened a premium to turning water into gold and warned that higher freight rates would worsen business dullness. Brownell defended railroads citing new facts and a Berlin telegram. The hearing adjourned with the case poised for a possible early decision.
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Interstate Commerce Comminston
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Washington
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George F. Brownell
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Dont count the enemy, Lew him
London reports a Petrograd dispatch quoting Bulgarian General Radke Dimitrieff during the Praemyss fighting. Two Russian generals said they could not hold out against overwhelming numbers as Dimitrieff replied with the aphorism Dont count the enemy, Lew him.
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Petrograd
Reuter Telegraph Company
Preemyal
Radke Dimitrieff
Dimitrieff
Japanese Aims to Subdue Asia and Free It From Western Influence
Berlin reports German officials cite Japan's goal to free Asia from European and American sway and to dominate China. Also noting South African revolt potential, and copper stock sufficiency for a prolonged war, with Irish perspectives on Ireland and England.
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Eireles
de Wet
Heyers
Rhomberg
Tokyo
Japan
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China
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Germany
Ireland
England
Daily war bill totals forty million across Europe
The article reports a daily expenditure of 40,225,000 for the war in Europe, with a focus on the cumulative cost and its impact. It notes the rising financial burden and references the Allied war effort and fiscal pressures shaping policy decisions.
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Admiral Rigault De Cenouilly Grounded Off Shore Harbor
Lloyds signal station reports the French steamer Admiral Rigault De Cenouilly bound from Barry to Havre ashore off Rae Harbour, 17 miles east of Shore poses. The liner has gone to assist.
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St. Catherine's Point
Rigault de Cenouilly
Barry
Havre
Rae Harbour
Austria Weighs Peace Move Amid War Tensions
Fragmentary text reports on Austria considering a peace move during ongoing conflict. Readable names or dates are not clearly provided. the piece shows vague references to political stances and potential diplomatic steps without verifiable details.
Baron Fisher to Succeed Prince Louis as First Sea Lord
Baron Fisher appointed admiral of the fleet to succeed Prince Louis of Battenberg as first sea lord of the admiralty. Louis, born in Austria and long a controversial figure, resigns amid talk of a press campaign. Fisher has held high commands and serves as a senior naval officer.
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George E Roberts Leaves Mint Bureau for Banking Post
Washington reports that George E Roberts director of the mint resigns to join J A Vanderlip at the National City Bank of New York as assistant to the president a move seen as a major banking appointment. Roberts previously led the mint 1901 to 1907 and again later. his role in currency law framing is noted.
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Pessimistic note from soldier tied to Galicia fighting
Venice area relatives received a field postcard describing unrest among Austrians and fear of prison or execution by the Russians. The message bore a martial order on the other side, reflecting wartime anxieties and uncertain fate.
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T Martial
Likens German Army to Wounded Elephant
New York dispatch reports cheerful Wall Street sentiment about German forces. A letter from the other side compares the army to a wounded elephant, stating heavy losses may lead to intensified efforts and a shift in balance.
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Mane
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Thieves Steal Cars to Order in City Scams
Reported in Chicago in October, thieves target vehicles by promising immediate service and then deliver a counterfeit process. Authorities warn buyers to verify licenses and avoid unverified requests as arrests rise in related cases.
Kaiser's Troops Prepare For New Assault In Latest Front News
Paris reports indicate no clear winner as heavy fighting continues along the Weser and Ypres sectors. Belgian flooding and Allied counterattacks shape the front while German forces withdraw south of the Veer and endure heavy artillery losses.
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Shells Raze Church but Spare Statues in Longwy Haut
Amid heavy shelling of Longwy Haut by German artillery the Catholic church was destroyed while statues of Jesus and the Virgin, famed in the town, remained intact. Parishioners cleared debris and stood by the preserved figures as the damaged church was left in ruins.
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Beys Defeated as Beyers Rebellion Is Quelled in South Africa
London Oct 1. A Heater dispatch from Capetown reports General Botha, commander of the defense forces, says the rebel General Beyers has been scattered and is not likely to reunite. Beyers has fled in an unknown direction.
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Capetown
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Beyers
Hartfor
Conn
Hartford Hospital
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French Government Seizes German Property Near Brest
Puria reports a chateau near Brest owned by Princess Hohenlohe has been ordered seized by the French government. The action affects an estimated 20,000 firms and 100,000 individuals of German and Austrian nationality under government doctrine.
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Spanish and American Ministers Aid Belgians
Madrid reports at a cabinet meeting that measures have been taken to aid Belgians with Spanish and American ministers assisting. The report notes ongoing concern over Belgian relief and food supplies amid the crisis.
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Poria
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Chance for American auto manufacturers
London, Oct. 31. British industry faces shortages in motor vehicles due to war wear. Cars are destroyed by shell and hard service, while Britain lacks equipment to replace losses. Russia orders boots and clothing. woolen mills and shoe factories have contracts yet cannot be filled, creating opportunity for American manufacturers.
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Battleships Cheaper Than Battles He Says
Boston dispatch reports former Secretary of the Navy George L. Von Meyer arguing for a larger navy. He urged building four battleships annually until reaching 48, plus auxiliaries, stressing 10 first class battleships now with 18 under construction. He called for more hydro aircraft, ammunition, supplies, and transports.
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United States
George Ll. von Meyer
Mississippi Judges Wear Cotton Overalls
Jackson Mississippi October 31 in a Cotton Day effort Justice Smith Reed and Cook of the Mississippi supreme court appeared on the bench in blue overalls and cotton shirts. They considered cases and handed down decisions with solemnity ending with a scarce smile from the audience.
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Move for raise of pensions in England
London reports an Oot M A campaign led by G. N Barnes and M. PF calling for a weekly minimum of one pound for widows and dependents of service members and for those maimed in the front line including wives and mothers of fallen soldiers and sailors.
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London
G. N Barnes
M. PF
Fear Revolts Among Starving Belgians
London reports a telegram from Capt. T. F. Lucey of the American relief commission warning of possible uprisings by desperate Belgians. He cites shortages in Brussels Charleroi Liege Namur Mons and Dinant with 100,066 fed daily and only four days of flour supply remaining.
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Belgiam
Hebert Cooper
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Rotterdam
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National Pro Committee
Brussels
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Asquith Plans Half Billion War Loan Request
London reports Premier Asquith will move a vote for another war loan when Parliament meets on November 11. A similar amount was voted in August, with about 300 million already spent.
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Tom Taggart Withdraws Suit for Damages in Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart, Democratic National Committeeman from Indiana, withdraws his $15,000 slander suit against Delavan Smith, owner of a newspaper, filed yesterday. The action alleged defamatory remarks connected with a political campaign.
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War shares faith in Christian missionaries
The war impact on the Medical Missionary conference to be held in Battle Creek is noted. Attendance is expected to be limited and uncertain portions of text reference dates and figures for the event, with information fragmented and unclear.
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Dogs In the Manger Government Ships Debate
The article claims private capital has done nothing to expand U S ocean transport, with two months passing since new trade routes opened and ships were available. It argues government action to build or acquire ships could force private interests to invest, and warns against subsidies that keep private rivals idle.
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Old Subaidy
Critique of City Government Forms and Administrative Waste
The author argues city governments mirror national systems but misfit local needs. He criticizes elected city clerks and public works boards as misfit, wasteful, and susceptible to political patronage, urging redesign aligned with urban service demands and voter views on tariffs and contracts.
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Statesmen of a Generation
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Fragmentary OCR item about a mother and a store request
Fragmented text shows a mother asking for a bottle and a store run, with garbled phrases about warrants and Scotland. The readable parts suggest a personal note or diary fragment with uncertain context and no clear date or event.
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