Marina Had No Warning Seamen Say Amid Loss Toll
Survivors of the sunken American steamer Marina report no warning before a torpedo struck on the port side, with a second hit 12 minutes later followed by a boiler explosion. Names of Americans lost include Daniel Thomas, J Brown, and George Seabury. Affidavits from Crooks Haven and Bear Haven corroborate the attack and lack of warning. The submarine reportedly appeared after the second torpedo but offered no aid to lifeboats. The fate of others aboard remains under inquiry by the U.S. State Department.
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Marina
London
Wesley Frost
Queenstown
Daniel Thomas
Del
J. Brown
Roanoke
Vi Brown
Hart
George Seabury
Fayettesville
N.C
American State Department
Steamer Rowanmore Sought to Escape From Submarine
The British steamer Rowanmore en route to Baltimore from Liverpool was sunk by a submarine after attempting to escape. Affidavits reveal shelling continued after she stopped. the captain was taken aboard and a torpedo fired. Two Americans, George Murphy and Albert Hessler, survived with five Filipinos aboard.
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London
Rowanmore
Baltimore
Liverpool
Cansul
Lai
Fastnet
Rowinmore
George Murphy
Brooklyn
Albert Seasler
Boston
Murphy
Hessler
American sailor details submarine attack and loss of lifeboat crew
Cork dispatch reports fifteen Americanoes rescued after their steam ship was sunk by a submarine. Survivor accounts describe two submarines sighted, a torpedo strike that wrecked the vessel, men lost while launching boats, and three crewmen believed drowned. Several Americans were saved, with one officer the sole survivor.
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Cork
London
Marina
Robert Reston
Ain Browne
Preston
Hubert Hay
Butoe
Most Contrary Man Refuses Rural Mail Delivery
Frank Nichols, a farmer on rural route No 6 near Smith Center Kansas, has consistently rejected both receiving mail from the carrier and delivering mail to the post office. Each Saturday he drives 11 miles to town to fetch his mail, arguing the rural carrier system is an unnecessary government expense and misleads youth.
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Smith Center
Kan
Frank Nichols
Nichols
Lifeboat Rescue After Ship Torpedo Attack
Wireless station officer recalls dismantled gear after torpedo strike. 26 men survived in one boat and seven in another as Second Mate Robertson died crushed between boats. Survivors battled cold and seas until 8:20 am when rescued. Lloyds dispatch notes life boat A. D. Davidson found ashore at Perranporth after Montreal to Havre voyage. Market reaction price rise to 76 guineas per ton.
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EK. F. Simith
Marina
Robertson
London
Lloyds
New Quay
Cornwall
Davidson
Perranporth
A. D. Davidson
Montreal
Havre
Lansing Says Investigation Unhindered by Politics
Washington November 1 Secretary Lansing stated that the political campaign would not affect the investigation of submarine attacks and that there has been no change in U S policy. He emphasized no decisive action until Germany replies and noted the issue of arming ships, including the Marina and Rowandmore, remains under consideration with no shift in administration stance. Harbor report from Montreal confirms the steamer A D Davidson carried an American crew as a lake grain carrier bought by the French government.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Count von Mernstorff
Marina
Lancing
Department
Sumexa
Germany
Rowanmore
Berlin
London
England
Montreal
Perrina Says Elwell & Co Ship 24 Crew Members
H. Perrina, manager of J. W. Elwell & Co in New York, stated the firm shipped a 24 man crew for the A. D. Davidson. The voyage was commanded by Captain Hotine, who he believed sailed from New York with a mixed crew including Americans.
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New York
H. ©. Perrina
J. W. Elwell & Co
A. D. Davidson
Capuin Hotine
Huge Import of Gold Still Unchecked
New York on November 1 reports a heavy gold import from Canada totaling 5.5 million dollars in bare and coin. J. P. Morgan & Co. received the shipment with 6.5 million dollars deposited at the clearing house for the New York Federal Reserve Bank. the remainder went to the assay office. The Federal Reserve likely to receive a large share of imports as the movement continues.
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New York
Great Britain
J. P. Morgan & Co
Canada
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Lala
Delay Grain Shipments Shrink Western Grain Trade
Western dealers and exporters complain of grain shipment delays due to shortage of boats at growers and exporters. Some complaints reach the Interstate Commerce Commission as officials investigate the grain handling bottlenecks.
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Washington, D
Aries
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mechanic Ralph Hediteh Dies in Race Fire
Nov 1 report from Los Angeles records the death of Ralph Hediteh a mechanic for Wilbur D Alene from burns after D Alene s car caught fire during a Speedway Park automobile race He resided in Los Angeles California and died from injuries sustained in the contest
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Ralph Hediteh
Wilbur D'Alene
Speedway Park
D’alene
Lot Angeles
Cal
Goat roping ends Sweetwater cowmen reunion grand finale
Trammell, famed in cowboy circles, closed the all time cowmen's reunion at Sweetwater Texas with a goat roping event and was reelected president on the final night.
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Sweetwater
Tex
Ond Trammell
Leicester man marks 40th year on police force
Joseph Gibbs of Leicester Mine completes forty years in police service. The text notes his long tenure in law enforcement while mentioning age and place. Historical figures reference Georgia literacy changes since 1870, detailing white literacy from 27 to a lower percentage and Black literacy from 2 to 16 percent.
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Joseph Gibbs
Leicester
Georgia
Banks Prosperity Echoed in Nation Wide Growth Report
Washington reports a record rise in banking resources since the 1913 act, with total assets up 6.6 billion dollars and deposits up 6.26 billion. Growth spans all regions, led by New York and New England, while decentralization lowers eastern reserve dominance and boosts country banks.
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Federal Reserve
Washington, D. C
Treasury
New England
South
Middle States
West
New Kingland
East
Wouth
Weat
Pacific States
Hawke and Trust Companies
Cites
New York City
Hingis
Ohio
California
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Indiana
Oklahoma
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Virginia
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Colorado
South Dakota
Montana
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Union
Alabama
Mississippi
Oregon
Arizona
Weomine
Bridges Destroyed Cut Chihuahua City Off
Telegraph service to Chihuahua City halted and the city isolated as railroad bridges north, south and west of the capital are destroyed. All through trains between Juarez and Chihuahua City are annulled.
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Chihuahua
FE Paso
Tex
Chihuahuae City
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Kansans seek ban on hasty weddings
The Eighth District Federation of Womens clubs in Wichita requests a law to curb rushed marriages as part of the state federation's winter legislative program. They will draft a bill requiring publication of marriage banns at least three weeks before the ceremony. Advocates say hurried marriages contribute to divorce.
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Wichita
Kan
Eighth District Federation of Womens Clubs
Only One Co Ed Plans To Marry
Lawrence Kansas November 1 1920 1098 University of Kansas women were asked about post graduation plans. Sixty five percent chose teaching as a career while 19 had no vocation and 32 were undecided. This suggests matrimony may not suffer a severe blow.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Raider U-53 Returns Safe to German Port
Harlin November 1 The German submarine U-53 has returned safely to German port after a three hour visit to Newport Rhode Island. Commanded by Hans Hose it arrived from Wilhelmshaven October 7 and sank five ships off the American coast the following day.
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Harlin
Liew
Hans Hose
Newport
R. 1
Wilhelmshaven
1-53
American Bmelting Refines Dividend Policy Statement
New York reports the American Bmelting and Refining company declared no quarterly dividend of 1 percent on common stock. Earlier in the year, dividends included 1 percent and an extra 0.5 percent.
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New York
American Bmelting & Refining Company
Great Northern declares dividend for stockholders
New York November 1 The Great Northern Railway Company announces a dividend of five cents a share for stockholders from its properties. The new rate is compared with the prior semiannual declaration over the last three years.
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New York
Great Northern
Great Northern Railway Company
Plan Big Reception for Wilson at Madison Square Garden
Demand for tickets to the reception honoring President Wilson at Madison Square Garden has led to carpenters working yesterday to expand the seating capacity by 2,000. The event occurs Thursday night in New York.
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New York
Wilson
Madwon Square Garden
Mammoth Auditorium
Gas blast in Oregon mine kills three near surface
Marsield Ore Nov 1 three men die and two are injured in a gas explosion deep underground in the HII cow mine. One body recovered as rescue crews struggle through dangerous conditions with black damp and hazardous air.
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Marsiield
Reaver Hii
Tere Ory
Dutch steamers forced from alleys by officials
Berlin dispatch reports that Dutch ships Nickerie and Zeelandia were compelled by authorities to clear their alleys near Bayville on November 1. The incident occurred as the Limited authorities enforced zoning rules amid maritime transit tensions involving South American routes.
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Berlin
Oy Winelers
Bayvilles
Nickerie
Weet Ladies
Zeelandia
South America
Ialles Ty Moghind
Ano Oom
Captain John Sutter and gold rush permissions sought
The report notes Captain John A. Sutter and a controversial expedition involving gold discovery near Lit ta, Lanegater County, Pennsylvania. It mentions a request by Governor Dojawen of California and Governor Shumbanagh of Pennsylvania for authority to relocate a burial site and related property.
Beginning of Nineteenth Century Death Penalties
In early 1800s law, over two hundred offenses carried death as punishment. The era’s harsh penalties reflected strict justice and public deterrence.
Copeland Not Guilty of Crime in Texas Trial
Galveston Texas November 1 John Copeland charged with the killing of William Black an anti Catholic lecturer was found not guilty by a jury in the district court here early today. The jury reported after deliberating for hours. Black was killed at Marsh al February 3 1915. Twice during deliberations jurors reported to Judge Claystone that they could not reach a verdict and each time had been sent back.
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Galventon
Tex
John Copeland
William Black
Black
Marshal
Claystone Ame
Two American Birdmen Die in France Near Nancy
Paris reports two American aviators killed near Nancy when their plane capsized over Roudenville plateau. The observer fell free while the pilot was crushed beneath the engine. The dispatch provided few further details.
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Paris
Nancy
Roudenville Plateau
Time for Peace Voice from Mme Hempel
Reda Hempel, famed German opera signer, has returned home with a candid view that Germany and its enemies are weary of war. She urges President Wilson to seize the moment and push for peace, calling the current time most acceptable to use good offices to end the conflict.
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Reda Hempel
Signer
Germany
Wilson
Mysterious Threats Weave Through Town at Night
Fragmentary verses describe fear as shadows creep through streets. References to beheadings and murder hint at danger advancing from east and north, with a roaming menace striking across shops, yards, and lanes. Local residents brace for possible violence as vague threats loom.
Cost of British Somme Offensive Now 414,202 Men
London reports October casualties across all war zones show 4,329 officers and 102,702 other ranks, bringing British Somme losses for four months to 414,202. October daily average is 3,452, with debates over Allied versus German losses and efficiency of artillery and supply services.
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Somme
London
Berlin
War Office
British War Office
Merlin
Von Mackensen Thanked By Kaiser For Victory
Emperor William sent an official message from Berlin thanking Field Marshal von Mackensen for successful operations in Dobruja and the capture of Techernovod. He announced that West Russian Infantry Regiment No. 129 will henceforth bear Mackensen's name.
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Amsterdam
Vie
London
William
Berlin
von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Techernovod
New Austro German Offensive Stalled Along Transylvanian Front
The war office reports renewed Humaniata efforts to recapture positions on the Transylvanian frontier failed yesterday. Since October 10, Austrians and Germans have seized over 20,000 Romanians. Engagements near Berestedhk on the Lemberg front and along the upper Stor showed German gains. On the east bank of the Marayuvka southeast of Lemberg Turkish forces captured several Kuselan prisoners.
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Merlin
Bayville
Humaniata
War Office
Berestedhk
Lemberg
Galiela
Stor
Marayuvka
Serbian attacks falter on Macedonian front near Monastir
In the Cerna river region southeast of Monastir Serbians launched another offensive but suffered a sanguinary defeat, the war office announced. Meanwhile Bulgarian forces in the Mongolica area to the east expelled Serbians from trenches near Monte.
Turkish Volunteers Strike British Camps Near Sheikh Sand
Turkish volunteers on October 27 launched a surprise attack on British positions along the Tigris below Kut el Amara. A Turkish official statement issued today says a British seaplane was destroyed and the attackers then retired to their lines.
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Constantinople
Materlin
Sheikh Sand
Tigris
Kut-El Amara
War Office reports quiet fronts with limited artillery near Verdun
Paris report states no major events on the Somme or Verdun fronts during the night. Active artillery fought near Douaumont before Verdun, with only minor skirmishes noted and no significant operations reported.
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Paris
War Office
Somme
Verdun
Douaumont
Shelling on British Front Quiet Night
London dispatch reports a quiet night on the Franco- Belgian front with only intermittent shelling on both sides. The official British statement notes no major operations or compelling developments to report.
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London
French Advance on Macedonian Front Near Singier Monastery
Paris reports on October 31 that on the Macedonian front west of Lake Presbava French and Serbian forces advanced. The war office says the French took possession of Singier monastery as part of ongoing operations.
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Paris
Lake Presbava
War Office
Singier
Russian Troops Attack German Line Near Krashen
Wireless report from Sayville says M. Russian forces yesterday attacked the German line near Krashen in the Shara district with no sanitary repulse, according to today's army headquarters announcement.
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Herlin
Sayville
Krashen
Shara
Russian Siege Push Captures First Line Trenches
Russian forces in Volhynia seized Austro German first line trenches amid heavy yesterday attack. Counter attacks were repulsed by the Haute Latin or defending forces.
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Vetrograd
London
Inet
Volhynia
War Office
Macedonian Front Troops Halted by Serbians, War Office Says
The war office announced today that Serbian troops advancing on the Western Macedonian front have been halted and driven back with heavy losses, the latest update from Sayville wireless transmission.
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Herlin
Sayville
War Office
French and Russian Front Advances Fail on Bomme Line
Reports from Sayville transmitted via wireless say Steriin and Oot attempt to push the French and Russian troops across the Bomme front toward Leeboouts and La Miasonelle, but the German war office announced the assaults were defeated yesterday.
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Steriin
Sayville
Unclear Transylvania War Update From Fractured Broadcasts
Fragmentary report from Bucharest notes Romanian forces gaining moments in Transylvania amid Allied action in the Jhul valley. Mentions pursuit of veiled forces and equipment issues, with garbled dates and terms. Entities are uncertain due to OCR errors.
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Bucharest
Onde
Transylvania
Jhul Valley
End of Wienefeldecompensadies Pay Noted in New Action
In the fifth year of the Wienefeldecompensadies era a limited payment was issued to workers. Affected employees and dependents receive compensation related to a state project, with reports noting a 6.4 million total disbursed. Officials state payouts address industrial injuries and fatalities connected to past operations.
German Submarine Deutschland Reaches New London Port
The Deutschland under Captain Paul Koenig arrives at New London from Bremen after a roughly 21 day voyage. It carries 750 tons of chemicals and dyestuffs, with officials noting an uneventful crossing aside from rough harbor conditions. The craft is berthed under tight security while customs permits cargo handling to proceed.
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London
Conn
New
Deutschland
Bremen
Koenig
St. Winch
Eastern
Atlantic
Crowda
New London
Norv
Paul Koenig
Long Island Sound
Agenta
Montauk Point
Deutschlind
Willead
T. A. Scott
Comony
Sulpagenin
T. A. Scout, Jr
Witlehad
Kostig
Baltimore Co
Will
Willehat Vm
Acryphaa Nny
Washington DC Navy Vessel Involved in Unclear Incident
In Washington DC officials report a vessel in distress near New London and naval officers investigate. Authorities have not released full details on the ship’s condition or the fate of those aboard, and the situation remains under review by investigators.
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Marine Deitechland
New London
Aigbe Narine
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