Inquiry Opens Over La Follette Speech At St Paul
Senate votes to form a five member subcommittee to probe the La Follette speech before the Nonpartisan League meeting in St Paul. Hearings may address the accuracy of statements and whether the speech contained disloyal remarks while limiting scope to the St Paul address.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Minn
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
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Jene
Ohio
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Missouri
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Paul Apeech
Willum J. Bryan
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Wilson
Lusitania
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Laloliette
President approves appropriation idea in wartime plan
Washington Oct 5 President Wilson endorses centralization of appropriation authority in a single House committee. He forwards approval to Chairman Fitzgerald of the appropriations committee and says the plan will prevent mistakes during the war emergency. Action on the plan will be urged at the hoax convention.
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Washington, D. C
Gingts House
Wilson
Fitegerald
Public urged to buy gasoline at government war prices
Washington reports that refiners and the federal trade commission told the public will share in war price controls. The FTC has provided President Wilson with preliminary cost estimates to set prices. It remains undecided if the fuel administration will be placed under direct government control and penalties.
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Washington, D.C
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Treason Proof Given to French Embassy
New York Oct 6 The full outline of the sensational conspiracy in which Parl Belo Pasha then under arrest in Paris acted as a spy shows a German propaganda fund of 1700 dollars moved through prominent New York banking houses to France. Attorney General Martin E Lewis said the completed investigation will be delivered to the French embassy today and the official report will be sent soon to France. Bele Pasha, brother of a French archbishop, was described as loyally allied to France with international banks courting his patronage.
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Parl Bolo Pasha
Paria
France
Martin E. Lewis
New York State
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Belo Pasha
French Leader Accused Again In War Plot Claims
Paris dispatch reports L Action Francaise seized by the government as editor Leon Daudet renews charges against former interior minister Louis Malvy. Malvy denied the accusations in the chamber, while Prime Minister Painlevé urged justice to act. The debate touched on belief in a Bonnet Rouge connection and potential military treason. The piece notes the French spring offensive faltering and later command changes with Villle and Petain.
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L’ Action Francaise
Leon Daudet
Lyle J. Maoloy
Interior
Chamber of Deputies
Paria
Louis J. Malvy
Vaucreason
Bonnet Rouge
M. Mal
Inn
M. Briand
M. Malvy
M. Malyvy
Painleve
M. Daudet
Paincare
M. Maloy
War Council
Chemin-Des-Dames
Hurete Generale
Ministry of the Interior
M. Maivy
M. Seymarie
Chemin- Des Dames
Pershing Denies German War-Stalemate Lie
General Pershing in France today rejected the claim of a western front stalemate saying it aims to sap American initiative. He asserted the United States has men and material to add weight to the Allies and force a military decision against Germany once prepared.
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France
Pershing
America
Germany
Riding With Woman Du Pont Ends in Suicide
In Ogden Utah on October 5 Gerald F. Du Pont aged 22 son of Maurice Du Pont and brother of the Wilmington powder maker killed himself shortly after leaving a hospital for a nervous breakdown. He was riding with Miss Marian Browning daughter of George Browning in a busy north Ogden district when the tragedy occurred.
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Utah
Gerald F. du Pont
Maurice du Pont
Wilmington
Del
New York City
Marian Browning
George BE. Browning
John M. Browning
Spain's strike leaders sentenced for life
Madrid reports that five members of the strike committee directing the general strike in Spain were sentenced to life confinement by a court martial. Three others got eight years in prison and two were sentenced to two years. A few women members were acquitted.
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Madrid
Spain
Kerensky Accepts Dare to Name Men in New Cabinet
Petrograd reports Kerensky will announce the members of a new coalition ministry within a day after dockets from the democratic congress. The lineup includes five ministers plus key portfolios in foreign affairs Interior war and marine, with several others named to public, labor and education posts. The constitutional democratic party opposes the move, with Kishkin Konovaloff Casenore named among opponents.
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M. Kerenaky
M. Terestechenko
Interior
M. Mikitin
M. Masloff
M. Bekobeloff
Prokopo
M. Klshkin
M. Konovaloff
M. Smyrnoff
M. Malyantovitch
M. Salaskin
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M. Tretyakoff
General Verkovisky
Admiral Verdervakl
Constitutional Democratic Party
Democratic Congress
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Konovaloff
Casenore
Petrograd Debates Authority to Back Peace Policy
The democratic congress passed a resolution by 839 to 106 to pursue a strong revolutionary authority aligned with the Moscow conference program and to draft a plan for its formation. The move follows calls by Tsere telii, a former cabinet minister, urging unity and a general peace strategy. The government in Petrograd also declared a state of war in Turkish regions amid revolts and strikes.
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Moscow
Tseretelii
Turkestan
Tashkent
Kenyon Seeks Delay for Cadet Cyril Corture Graduation
Senator Kenyon intercedes with the president to allow Cyril Corture of Sioux City to graduate from West Point after he was blocked by rules tied to a car trip with a young woman friend. Corture, a top student, has a strong record and Kenyon argues the regulation should be set aside to permit graduation.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Cyril Corture
Sioux City
Weat Point
Corture
Heroic Italians Saved by Aquila in Adriatic Fight
Washington dispatch describes the Italian cruiser Aquila battling Austrian destroyers and cruisers in the Adriatic. The ship fought a fire in its hold while a hydro aircraft attacked, and it single handedly repelled the attackers until assistance arrived and Aquila made port under its own steam.
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Washington, D. C
Aquila
Adriatic
Rome
Hydro
No coal famine in east reported in fall
Washington Oct reports of a general coal shortage earlier were unfounded. Weather and supply conditions show no widespread fuel famine across eastern regions, with officials reassuring the public about adequate stocks and distribution.
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Washington, D. C
Italy Finds Spies at Work on People
Rome reports authorities uncover campaigns aimed at demoralizing Italy similar to figures exposed in France. The justice ministry has decreed a measure involving 10,000 lire.
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Rome
France
Ministry of Justice
Hearst Denies New York Attorney General’s Pasha Claims
William Randolph Hearst called Merton E. Lewis’s statements about his relations with German spy Bob Pasha unwarranted and baseless and challenged substantiation. He asserted he met Pasha only as a French newspaper man connected to the Paris Journal and dismissed the assertions as discreditable to Lewis.
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Cal
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Merton E. Lewis
Hearst
Bob Pasha
Lewis
Mr. Hearst
Bolo Pasha
Paris Journal
Soldiers Insurance Bill Conferees Reach Final Accord
Washington D C Oct The soldiers and sailors insurance bill, the last major measure before Congress, was turned into final form for action as Senate and House conferees agreed including restoring the grades of general and lieutenant general in the army.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors
Congress
Senate
House
Daniels Denies Discord Among Allied Navies
Washington October 5 Secretary Daniels said cooperation between the British admiralty and Vice Admiral Sims and American officers has been complete since the war began. He rejected reports of discord and noted joint work on depth bombs and submarine warfare.
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Washington, D. C
Sims
Daniels
Grafting Exemption Board Men Sentenced
New York report states maximum two year prison terms were given to Dr Heats and Nathan Bhriiche for conspiracy to draft exemptions. Brooklyn board member Lazarus and clerks were also fined, totaling $3,000, in a case involving grafting exemption actions.
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Ee Brooklyn Board
Nathan Bhriiche
Lazarus Aera
Aor
Rocoto
Exares
Sel
Mexico to Buy Grain to Ease Food Shortage, Cabinet Decides
Mexico City officials report the cabinet met to authorize purchases of 1,000,000 persons’ worth of corn from the United States to relieve cereals shortages. The government plans to buy 100 tractors to aid agricultural production.
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Mexico City
United States
British Given Smokes Town Fined Punished
Havre reports a Belgian communication claiming British actions led to penalties. The note references fines and discipline tied to food handling and related wartime controls, with unclear specifics about the parties and dates.
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Havre
Asaya
British Break German Drive at Ypres in Major Ground Gain
Allied forces led by Haig pierced German lines around Ypres capturing Reutel Molenaarelsthoek Broodseinde and Gravenstafel as British and Dominion troops held the crest five miles east of Menin. German counterattacks were repulsed while a bombardment of the Menin railroad continued. French troops under Petain also faced heavy artillery but made limited gains.
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Bermberd
Broodseinde
Psew
Menin
Pres
Bri
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Petain
Champagne
Alsace
Regat
Germans Repel British Attack Across Narrow Front
Berlin reports the British attack confined to a 1.5 kilometer-deep strip from Poelkapelle to Zonnebeke and Becelaere. The fourth German army withstood the assault on a 15 kilometer front with heavy but unsuccessful British gains. 11 divisions engaged and German fighters praised for their conduct.
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London
Poekapelie
Zonnebeke
Becelaere
Ore
Scarpe
Taree
Ders
Burleson Rescues Talkative Heflin
Washington October 6. Investigation into Heflin’s charges that certain members of Congress acted suspiciously was raised in an interview in which Heflin allegedly said he had heard that master General Burleson took Heflin away. A committee heard two newspaper men in executive session who testified Heflin claimed pro German and peace at any price members were involved.
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Heflin
Congress
Burleson
House
Appointment in service debated in Washington report
In Washington October news reports the adjutant general discusses a potential appointment for service in the Bele region. The issue hinges on a pending decision and may affect who receives the post if the matter is not settled promptly.
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D.C
Geal Leman
Maine
GIVES SAILORS SOME PROTECTION AGAINST VICE
Washington reports new regulations on uniforms and fees to safeguard sailors. The brief item notes measures intended to shield seamen from vice, with emphasis on enforcement and official signatures.
Swiss Parliament Debates Coal Shortage Solution
In October Berne, Schulthess told Parliament that German coal shipments would not help preclude Swiss shortages as German shippers refuse to supply coal to broad markets and German authorities would not pressure mine owners. Schulthess noted Swiss loans to Germany and the Entente amid the crisis.
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Schulthess
Germany
Entente
Two German Raiders Attack Pacific Ships
Washington reports two German raiders in the South Pacific have attacked American and allied vessels. The Seeadler and other raiders pursued shipping, with crews detaching after ship stranding. Additional vessels are overdue on the Pacific coast, raising fears for crew safety.
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Washington, D. C
South Pacific Ocean
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Navy Department
Becacher
Germany
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South America
South Pacific
Mopelis Island
A. Johnson
Manila
C. Slade
Seeadier
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Samoa
Bamoa
Camp Dodge Men to Go to Deming
Nine thousand recruits from Camp Dodge will be moved to Camp Cody in a few days. States contributing include Iowa with 4,223. Minnesota 3,700. and North Dakota 1,300 to fill up the Deming outfits.
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Camp Cody
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Deming
Innesota
North Dakota
Germany seeks public funds with full-page appeal
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany begins wartime fundraising by running a full-page appeal. The piece outlines a plan to calculate what individuals can earn in upcoming weeks, deduct living costs, and determine how much they can lend to the fatherland as part of the national effort.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Iowa Defense Council Scores LaFollette
Des Moines Iowa October 5 the Iowa Council of Defense passed a scorching resolution branding Senator LaFollette treasonable and disloyal and declaring that he should no longer be the people government whose enemies he is aiding. We believe his expulsion from the would be a patriotic act that would assist in shortening the war and in saving the lives of the boys who are to fight the battles of this country over there.
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Des Moines
Iowa Council of Defense
LaFollette
Flames threaten to destroy Iowa town
The town of McClellan near Council Bluffs faces near total destruction by fire this afternoon. Mayor asks Council Bluffs fire chief for aid as equipment is dispatched. A rain elevator and several store buildings have already burned.
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United Shoe Machinery Reorganized Into New Company
The state public utilities commission approved a reorganization creating the United Shoe Machinery company with a capitalization of 60,004,000 dollars. The move consolidates the former United Shoe Machinery corporation into a single new entity under that name.
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United Shoe Machinery Corporation
United Shoe Machinery Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Logan Seeks Equipment for Guard Units in Washington
Adjutant General Logan, after visiting the Third Iowa at Mineola, visits the war department to discuss organizing more national guard forces for laws. He wants to confirm equipment availability for both infantry and artillery. The Third Iowa is described as in fine shape and nearly fully equipped.
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Iowa
Mineola
War Department
Lagag
Soldier Insurance Bill Is Sent To Conference
Washington D C Oct With the 10000 maximum insurance restored as urged by statesmen a confrontation over the bill moves to conference.
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Washington, D. C
Sdostaleinesion
US War Effort Rapidly Expands As Nation Rises
United Press reports six months into World War I the United States has built a powerful fighting force from near unpreparedness. Congress adjourns the war session amid unprecedented funding, while the army navy railroads and air power rapidly expand from April to October with large contracts and manpower gains.
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Washington, D. C
America
Congress
Tech
Imecca Gattis
Gan
Ahi Board
New National Party Formed at Chicago Conference
At a Chicago gathering on October 6 five groups forming a national amalgamation christened their new party The National Party. The conference focused on creating a temporary leadership and organizing steps for immediate election planning amid ongoing formation.
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Chicago
Fhe National Party
Lieutenant Douglas Malcolm Cleared of Murder and Returns to Work
London reports Lieut. Douglas Malcolm, recently acquitted of murder in Hamburg, regains his job. His wife has also been cleared of murder allegations, and the couple resumes their normal life as he returns to duty.
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London
Douglas Malcolm
Senator Hale Warns Against German Threat If Britain Falls
Senator Hale of Maine warned the Senate that unless Germany is crushed the nation will face a menace from another camp. He said the political unions are organized to resist and that the German military machine would overrun France if not stopped, urging unified action.
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Hale
Maine
Senate
Congress
Uniens
France
New mark in sinking submarines is made
London reports a high official indicating that more ships were sunk in the recent three months than in any comparable period, suggesting a notable increase in submarine losses during ongoing hostilities.
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London
Adeatetype
20 000 Air Batters Now Being Constructed
Washington October 6. A fragmentary notice reports 20 000 air batters now being constructed amid wartime mobilization. Limited readable details stand in for a broader industrial push with unclear company names and dates due to damaged text.
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