Oddities and facts mix in a sweeping miscellany of curiosities
A long, fragmented list surveys varied topics from coatings and damming to exotic foods and scientific claims. It mentions a plumber’s clay dam, ultraviolet disinfection, labor issues in New York and Newcastle, world population projections, and multiple obscure statistics about plants, insects, and industries, with many garbled names and numbers.
Bulgaria Joins Teutons as Serbia Ultimatum Sits
Balkan crisis escalates as Bulgaria rejects Russian demands and sends an ultimatum to Serbia over Macedonia. Romania rushes troops to the Bulgarian frontier while German and Austrian officers assume key Bulgarian army commands. Allies warn crisis cannot be avoided and Greece shifts toward the Entente as Bulgaria’s stance narrows options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Bulgaria
Serbia
Macedonia
Michael
Moscow
Athens
Heporta
Matin
Gaya
Germany
Austrian
Turkey
Saloniki
Greece
Pulgeria
Russia
Ferdinand
Macedonian Question Charged to German Influence
Juba Vanoviteh, Serbia interior minister, says Bulgaria heightens the Macedonian issue to mask mobilization. He claims the entente efforts for peace failed, arguing Germany uses Macedonia to extend its Balkan hegemony and secure the Near East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Pat Nish
The
Novoe Vremya
Jouba Vanoviteh
Bulgaria
Sofia
Macedonia
Germany
Near East
Germany in Dark on Bulgaria's Intentions
Berlin reports via London that Boera telegrams show 16 hours for transmissions causing a news lull after Russia's ultimatum expired. The press expects Russia will have its demands refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bulgaria
Berlin
London
Boera
Russia
Kipling's Son Reported Missing and Believed Killed
London reports John Kipling son of Rudyard Kipling and an Irish Guards officer is listed as missing and believed killed at age 18. The casualty list also includes banker Liew W F Sheridan, grandson of John Lothrop Motley, and Lieut Col Tertram P Lefroy. Other entries name Lord Ninan Criston Stuart and Capt J B Macqueen among casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Kipling
Irish Guards
Rudyard Kiping
Kipling
Liew
W. F. Fheridan
John Lothrop Motley
Ttichard Krimley Sheridan
Tertram P. Lefroy
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Ninan Criston-Stuart
J. B. Macqueet
Viscount Haldane
Apt
Gerald Levee
Econ
Earl of Dartmouth
King Victor Emmanuel Narrow Escape Near Mine
King Victor Emmanuel narrowly escaped death or serious injury near a firing mine in Ludine Italy. The horse was wounded by shell splinters but the king was unhurt during the incident reported from Get.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludine
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Rival Promoters Bid for Big Steel Plants in New York
Reports from The Sioux City Tribune say two rival groups, one led by Charles M. Schwab backed by J P Morgan and the other led by William E Corey, are bidding to create larger steel empires. They target Bethlehem Pennsylvanian Cambria and Midvale steel holdings, with options on Cambria and Pennsylvania steel stock, while negotiations involve Morgan Frick and the Pennsylvania railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sioux City Tribune
U. 8S. Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Hethlehem Steel Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
William E. Corey
U. S. Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Company
Pennsylvanian
Cambria Steel Companies
Corey
Midvale Steel Company
4 Neueleux
Crucible Steel Company
Cambria
Schwab, Morgan and Frick
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Hebichem Steel Corporation
H. Co. Frick
Cambrian Steel
Illam E. Corey
Thin Goasip
H. C. Frick
Pennsylvania
Cambria Steel Company
Frick
Wilson backs defense, urges broad national prep
President Wilson told a new navy advisory board that the nation must be prepared for defense rather than war and that civilian expertise beyond the military is essential. He welcomed the laymen as a key link between government and the public in shaping defense. The group toured Indian Head proving grounds with Secretary Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Wilson
Advisory Board of the Navy
Thomas A. Edison
Daniele
Navy
Daniela
Navy Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Destroyer Cummings Not Badly Damaged After Fire
The torpedo boat destroyer Cummings arrived at Newport Rhode Island after an explosion and fire at sea yesterday. Two sailors George Trujillo and The Shea were burned but transported to hospital where they are expected to recover. The vessel sustained only light damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
BR. L
Cummings
George Trujillo
Homes
N. M
Shea
Paterson
N. J
Homphal
Mine managers refuse invitation to Phoenix meeting
Mine operators from the Clifton Morenes Mot district in Arizona refused today Governor Hunt's invitation to travel to Phoenix. The officials did not specify their reasons for declining the trip to discuss refinery or labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Clifton-Morenes-Mot
Arizona
Munt
Phoenix
Berlin Ready to Meet All Claims
Washington today hailed Germany’s disavowal of responsibility for the sinking of the Arabic as a major diplomatic achievement. Indemnity discussion to follow with a conference or date to be named between Secretary Lansing and the German ambassador. The Lusitania issue will be addressed next as the note to Britain on trade and neutral rights moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Washington
United States
Lansing
Lusitania
Britain
Soros
Caer
Ted
Emperor Francis Joseph Reported Dangerously Ill
Rome Oct 6 news says Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is dangerously ill and that the crown prince, Baron von Burgh, and Count von Tisza have been summoned to Vienna. The information, kept secret to avoid causing international agitation, is confirmed by high authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Via Varia
Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
Baron von Gur
Count Wat
Papital
Jim
Organize to Fight for Closed Saloons in Chicago
Chicago groups affiliated with the United Societies for Local Self Government meet to back any move opposing the citys 74,000 saloons. Comptroller Eugene Pike says Mayor Thompson signed a pledge not to interfere, but reports claim the pledge leaves enforcement to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Societies For Local Self Government
Thompson
Eugene Pike
Cay
Fragmentary note from high Himalayas on white eye ailment
A garbled diary fragment mentions Dr. Cook traveling in the high Himalayas to treat a white eye case. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret but hints at medical aid or observation in a remote setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cook
Himalayas
French Attacks Frustrated on Multiple Fronts
Berlin reports show French assaults repelled along the Cham front with heavy artillery, while attacks along the entire line faced German resistance. Paris says renewed offensives and concentrated shelling press Constantin intensively in Artois near Givenchy with grenadiers advancing only at scattered points. Russian pressure grows with reinforcements and heavier artillery, but German lines yield no decisive gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cham
Brin
Paris
Artois
Forest of
Givenchy
War Office
la Folle
Champagne
Meuse
Mowelle
Pitrey
Lorraine
Leintrey
Gondrecon
Domevre
Hoosiers To Honor Beloved Poet Riley On Birthday
Indianapolis sends hundreds of birthday messages to James Whitcomb Riley Indiana's famed poet. Citizens prepare a grand tribute theater program and a celebration in his honor with plans kept private to avoid aging remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
United States
Hiley
Mr. Riley
Rockefeller Plan Now Certain of Adoption
Denver Oct 6 complete return from 18 camps shows adoption of the Rockefeller Industrial plan by Colorado Fuel and Iron employees by a ratio of at least eight to one. Vote recorded 1090 to 230. Referendum expected in Fremont County camp Sunday as reports from one or two western camps are still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver, Cola
Rockefeller
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Fremont Coanty Campaunday
Colorado
Luxemburg protest over allies aerial raid
A protest to the Entente has been made by Luxemburg concerning Allied aerial raids. The report notes incorrect details and mentions a committee of the education board adopting a posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxemburg
Berlin
Ae Rully
Cormmittae
The
Menaerd of Education
Greek Premier Venizelos resigns amid royal clash
Athens reports Premier Venizelos and his cabinet resign after a dispute with King Constantine over Greece’s foreign policy and alliance commitments. With 70,000 allied troops landed at Saloniki, Greece faces a grave crisis amid tension between the royal family and the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Theen
Venizelos
Athens
Veniselos
Saloniki
Serbia
Greek Premier Venizelos Defies Opposition Over Occupation
London dispatch reports from Athens that Greek Premier Venizelos faced a furious opposition in the chamber over the occupation of Crete and Greece’s alliance with Serbia. He defended government policy, denounced treaty breaches, and warned rulers against treating treaties as scrapes of paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Athens
Hisses
Cat Calla
Venisslos
Ralonik
Serbia
Greece
Mpun
Gerbia
Greece Faces Neutrality Violation Over Saloniki Landing
Paris dispatches report 70 000 French troops landed at Saloniki with Britain to follow. Athens protests claim breach of Greek neutrality, while Venizelos says Greece cannot authorize actions aiding Serbia. France and Britain assure cooperation with Greece, which remains neutral though troops advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloniki
Constantine
London
Athens
Exchange
Serbia
Imene
Veasselon
Entents
Berbia
Grreck
Greece
Herbia
Saonik
Rene
France
Reece
Canus Forderis
Berbian
Allies Relieved by Big American Loan
London reports the Anglo French loan as a confidence booster for war finance and exchange. Commentators note high rates and commissions affect subscriptions while observers in France and Manchester express cautious optimism amid easing German tensions and a wary peacetime mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester
Mont
Three Hurt In Mystery Airliner Incident Near Washington
Fragmentary news from Washington reports three people injured when an American carrier with a British liaison failed near Cape Fear. Officials say two crew members are among the injured as inquiries continue into the tangling event and the fate of a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Amer
Cape
eMaRliy
Norwegian Army Involved in New York Plunge Incident
In New York tonight, authorities report a dramatic scene as a diver with a plunger is involved in a police encounter. Details remain scarce as investigators secure the area and assess potential threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Det
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Gunderbon
Julett
Crook
Wyo
West Indies
Kansas City
New York City
Order of Fools
Adolphus
Count of
Cleves
W. K. Vanderbilt
Cibber
Famour
Siels
Japan
Newcastle
Eng
Rushan
Continent
Jerusalem
Norfolk
Great Britain
Salt Lake City
New Zealand
England
North Stead, Wash
Pittab
Toronto
Stockholm
Chelmorton
Bowhest
Shaw
Datarius
Reote
Constant Iy
Czar
Romania
Bulgar
Balkans
Rumania
Guirevo
Danube
Bucharest
Buleurte
Ote
Foreign Office
Mrntieh
Tad
Schwab-Morgan-Frick
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
T Lansing Triumps
Emperor OF Austria III
Mot
Hoosiers
Riley
Popularisim
al. Policiee
Chamber
Hellenic Empire
Greex Sor
Cours
Constantine Ram
Tatos
Pales
Kliefe Constantine
Pall Mall Gasett
Voqselou
King Contine
Veni
Salonik
Lik
Aleo
Paria
Francia W. Mirot
London Economiat
Mander