Toll of the Gulf Storm Tops Millions and Lives Lost
A hurricane wrecks New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf coast, death toll rising to 65 to 70 with countless injuries and millions in property losses. Ships and barges sunk, trains and rails damaged, and widespread flooding reported across New Orleans, Algiers, Morgan City, and surrounding areas.
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Missisippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi Coast
Freniier
Railroa Automobiliers
Wandiowsitone Tanai
New Orleana
Algiers
Deeley Bree
Louisiana
Morgan City
Artas Wena City
Borhood Gulf Coast
Missia
Bort
Helliman
Helena
United States
Stranger
Louisiana Naval Militia
Naval Station
Petrel
Rockefeller charity expenditures reach over four million
New York October 1 The Rockefeller fund reports spending 3 571 008 for charity and missionary agencies with additional allowances through May and January 5 Aimed at supporting various causes the totals reflect broad grants and gifts across organizations.
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New York
Rockefeller
Holland Safe From Attack By Germany
Berlin reports via wireless from Sayville that Dr. Zimmermann says Germany will not violate Dutch neutrality and Holland faces no threat. Belgium and Poland futures remain uncertain with Germany seeking guarantees against future wars.
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Holland
Germany
Berlin
Sayville
Belgium
Poland
Aimmermann
Jones
Ourantis
Peg
Zimmerman
Asl
England
Zimmermann
Serb and Bulgar Armies at Grips
Reports from Turin describe clashes along the frontier with Bulgarian patrols attacking Serbian sentinels. Bulgarians reportedly dug trenches along the border protected by barbed wire. Paris reports 330,000 Austro German troops near the frontier. Bucharest dispatches note Romania's neutrality urged by Marghiloman at a conservative club event.
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Turin
Dtalw
Viege
Gortiane
Trichouke
Paris
Berbian
Nish
Temps
Sogn
Rumania
Bertin
Bayville
Bucharest
M. Marghiloman
Romania
Berbia Offers Aid for Macedonia Expedition Participation
The Giornale D'Italia reports Berbia offers to aid in the Macedonian districts of Guievaell and nearby areas in exchange for joining the Allied expedition against Hungary. The note comes via Paris dated Oct 1.
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Rome
Paris
Berbia
Oaheres
Genane
Guievaell
Macedonia
Hungarity
Giornale D'italia
Disgraced General Gets High Command
London reports General Alexei Kuropatkin named chief of the Russian grenadier corps and assumes command of the army under Emperor Nicholas. The move follows earlier reports that Kuropatkin and War Minister Polivanoff held real power, marking a reversal after the war losses to Japan.
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Kuropatkin
London
Alexei Kuropatkin
Grenadier Corps
Reuter
Petrograd
Nicholas
Berlin
Polivanoff
Russia
Japan
Six Midshipmen Fired at Annapolis Naval Academy
Washington reports the dismissal of six midshipmen and the suspension of four others for one year following a hazing investigation at Annapolis. Fifteen cadets were demoted to the next lower class, with nine more meeting a navy court recommendation.
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Washington
Daniels
Annapolis Naval Academy
Robert 8. Lamotte
David Glick
Alexander R. Pains
Charles B. Tuley
Edward H. Hill
Dwight C. Cook
Navy Court
French Airmen Join London Aero Guards
Nearly a dozen French aviators have arrived in England to join the Royal Air Guards, forming a patrol linked to Paris in a joint air defense effort. The report notes the Paris air patrol has been effective despite a frontline within about 60 miles of the city.
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London Aero Guards
London
England
Koppalina
Don
Paris
US Likely to Seek Recall of German Envoy Von Papen
Washington reports indicate the United States will request the recall of German military attaché Captain von Papen unless he is withdrawn voluntarily. The move follows growing strains and various diplomatic notes amid ongoing investigations and tensions between the two nations.
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Berlin
von Papen
United States
Washington
James F. J. Archibald
Seca
Baseachur
Soren
Yenomaean von
Count von
Wireless telephone over Atlantic to Hawaii achieved
New York reports that AT T announced wireless telephone from the Atlantic to Hawaii, a distance of 4,600 miles. The voice traversed 2,560 miles across the United States before wireless conditions improved over open water. Officials say wireless may supplement but not replace wired service due to atmospheric interference and eavesdropping risks.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Hawaii
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
London
Paris
Berlin
Rome
United States
Break in Cotton Prices Spurs Sharp Market Decline
New York on October 1 saw a sensational cotton market drop with December futures sliding from 13.24 to 11.76 and January easing from 12.36 to 11.86 in the first half hour. The rapid decline followed heavy demand and overshadowed yesterday’s prices as analysts noted the loss of several points.
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New York
Torpedo Boat Sunk by Turkish Battery
An official communication from Berlin reports that a Turkish coastal battery sank a torpedo boat. The dispatch, dated October 1, cites a wireless message to Tuckerton and notes the vessel was attacked and sunk.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
N. 1
Evigodise
French Prince killed in Champagne incident shocks Paria
In Paria on October 1 authorities report the death of Ca io Prince of Polixnac during a clash described as infantry action. The exact details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but the event is tied to a fighting incident in the Champagne region.
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Paria
Io” Prince of
Polixnac
Sam Aid
Gan
Reverend John Wesley HM Leader Tied to Taft Circle
The Rev John Wesley HM longtime pastor of Metropolitan tabernacles and president of the International Peace forum was a close associate of ex President Taft. The article notes his Covington connections as lecturer and chautauqua worker and mentions his family ties and a disputed claim for hire.
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New York
John Wesley HM
Metropolitan Tabernacles
Taft
International Peace Forum
Wes
Ae Court Yeater Covington
Mime A
Johs Warren Hill
Aft Eave
Bill
Bank Heads Held on Perjury Charge
Washington reports indict Charles C. Glover president of Riggs National Bank William Flather vice president and cashier on perjury charges connected to a suit against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams. Indictments allege affidavits claimed no stock market dealings with Johnson & Co. and no transactions with the defunct firm.
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Washington
Charles C. Glover
Riggs National Bank
William & Flather
Flather
McAd
McAdoo
Lewis Jenna & Co
Willams
Tom
Banker Targeted Over Large Loan Threat Worded
Chicago October first two men stood outside the suburban home of Charlie G. Dawes president of the Celitinois seeking his signature on a large loan. Dawes reportedly learned of threatening messages after police noted the men’s presence and the incident sparked concern.
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Chicago
Charlies G. Dawes
Ce Itinois
Dames
Exemption Law Clarifies Veteran Benefits and Revisions
Assistant Attorney Gene interprets the new statute on exemption and assigns roles for veterans benefits. The measure grants relief to veterans and outlines changes to assessments for next year under the revised law.
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Assiatant
Gene
Ana Cipro
Federal court dissolves Picture Patents trust in anti trust ruling
Philadelphia court halts the Picture Patents company and related firms for Sherman Act violations. Judge Oliver B. Dickinson says the 1908 collaboration of major film makers constituted a holding trust controlling film distribution and pricing. The ruling targets Uniform prices and exclusive exhibitor lists and names General Film, Edison, Lubin, and other defendants.
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Philadelphia
United States
Oliver B. Dickinson
United States District Court
Interstate Code Commerce Court
Peat Ae
General Film Company
A. Edison
Dine
Film Manufacturing Company
Jem
United States Could Produce More Serious Gas If War Came
In remarks at a national congress session A H Elliott of Finshing California argued the United States could make a more dangerous chlorine gas than Kaiser. He said America can do anything Europe does and warned such chemical capabilities might be used if war broke out.
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Daniels
Naval Academy
Academy
United States Congress
Navy
Congress
Prancieco
Cal
United
Chomieta
A. H. Elliott
Eer
Europe
United States
Paris Reports Further Successes in Great Artole Battle
Paris reports continued successes in the ongoing Artole battle with gains cited by military officials. The dispatch notes intensified engagements near key fronts and pledges renewed support from allied forces.
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Paris
Artole
Fronts Report Mixed Actions in Europe War News
British cease attacks while German advances continue. French forces push in Artois and Champagne as Russian front reports 94 000 casualties and weapons losses. London papers note large British force in France and rising German pressure on the eastern and western fronts.
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Frerlm
Tom
N. J
War Office
Souches
Newville
Champagne
Grand Pre
France
London
Machine Guns Hold Trenches Amid British Attacks
Report from the front claims machine guns can hold trenches as British assaults press forward. Casualties are described as light for some units while others suffer disaster as gains are questioned. Readers are urged to assess the situation and the perceived need for renewed orders.
German Taunts Stir French Desire for Revenge in Trench Battle
War diary recounts German taunts aimed at French troops as they pressed forward at Souches. Insults, heavy bombardment, and a 77 millimeter shell volley followed by a determined advance through no man’s land. Casualties described as severe with villagers evacuated and trenches pounded.
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Souches
Rng
Swinging Cane and Smoking Pipe Lead in Attack
Unclear OCR text hints at a military action with a French general at the head of an assault. Details are fragmented, but the piece references aggressive movement and contact with the enemy near a forward position.
Incomplete Text Reveals Strained Congressional Meeting
Fragments show confusion as attendees discuss policy and seating at a congressional session. Names and places are unclear, but tone indicates debate and possible reform talk.
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