British Bombardment Drives New Flanders Offensive
London reports a new Allied drive in Flanders with heavy British artillery blazing the way. Since a midweek advance, British infantry hold trenches and shell craters while big guns pound target points before a cross No Man's Land assault. German response is active in multiple sectors as Haig eyes a large breakthrough.
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London
Flanders
Langemarck
Zonnebeke
Oxtend-Lille
Haig
Uruguay Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Montevideo reports Uruguay severed diplomatic relations with Germany after the chamber of deputies approved the rupture 74 to 28. The German minister was handed his passports. President Viera stated the move defends democracy and small nations despite no direct offense.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Germany
chamber of deputies
Viera
Waterman charged in Columbus robbery case
Chauncey N Waterman a 21 year old student and assistant instructor in Ohio State University's psychology department is held on a charge of holding up and robbing Arthur H Smythe at his book and stationery store Smythe was alone in his office when forced to open the safe and hand over 50 dollars a shot was fired and Smythe fell as if dead Waterman’s home is in Toledo
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Columbus
Chauncey N Waterman
SJr
Ohio State university
Arthur H. Smythe
Waterman
Smythe
Toledo
White Sox Tie Giants. Clinch Second Game in Series
Chicago, Oct. The Chicaso American league machine trundled to victory in the world series clash with the New York Nationals as the White Sox defeated the Giants in the second game. All nine runs came in the early innings with the Sox' offense dominant. Fletcher, Robertson, McCarty and Schalk produced in the first, while a five-run fourth inning sealed the win as Faber held the Giants in check. Attendance was listed at 000 with gate receipts of $0.5.
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Chicago
New York Nationals
White Sox
Giants
Beacon
Yemaree
New York
Fletcher
Robertson
Callins
Holke
McCarty
Schalk
Jackson
Faber
Weaver
McMullen
McGraw
Perritt
FK. Collina
Leivold
Joe Jackson Hits Swinging Home Run For Sox
Joe Jackson, star outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, delivered a powerful swing Sunday driving in runs and fueling a decisive victory at home. Teammates praised his timing and clutch hitting as the club extended its winning streak.
Fate of Two Conscripts in Ohio Accidents and Murder
Dover report states Richard Helmick, 22, killed in a two car collision while he was to depart as a draftee for Camp Sherman. Calvin Mauverer, a conscript, loses a foot after being struck by a freight train while hitching a ride near New Philadelphia. In Cleveland, Edward J. Bolek, 25, dies from a revolver wound after a grocery store robbery attempt by three bandits who demanded surrender. he refused and was shot. The bandits fled, leaving the cash register intact.
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Rirchard Hel
mick
Camp Sherman
Calvin Mauverer
New Philadelphia
Cleveland
Edward J. Bolek
Bolek
Johnson Fuel Dictator
Columbus Ohio October report says Homer H Johnson a Cleveland attorney is slated as Ohio fuel administrator to succeed Harry L Conn of Van Wert. Gov Cox allegedly recommended him and Senator Pomerene endorsed the suggestion. No salary attached.
Ohio makes good record on loan
Ohio conducts second week of liberty loan drive with solid progress in multiple cities. Toledo and Lucas County report strong sales, Canton aims for 3 million dollars between Oct 16 and 28, Wayne and Seneca counties show satisfactory early subscriptions, Youngstown bankers note higher interest, and Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus report gains led by Cleveland's weekly total of 12 650 050 dollars.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas county
apmars
liberty loan committee
Canton liberty loan
Wooster
Wayne county
TiMn
Seneca county
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Columbus
Thousands Visit Boys at Camp Sherman
Thousands flocked to Camp Sherman in Chillicothe Ohio on Sunday as selective service men visited. The crowd, the largest ever at a single day, reflected Major General Glenns home like policy inviting public visitors. Endless motoring, cars from Ohio and Pennsylvania, and crowded drill grounds filled roads and parking spaces. The camp hosts reported 34 000 men now in camp and 74 percent of Ohio’s selective draft army. New arrivals were outfitted within an hour, with only cot shortages and bunks noted for the latest draftees.
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Chillicothe
selective service
Camp Sherman
Ross courty
Glenn
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Equipment for Home Guards Ready in Ohio
Washington reports the War Department will issue rifles and equipment to home guards organized under the June 14 act. Packing and transport costs for rifles in arm chests are covered, with shipments made at no US expense. The exact rifle count is undisclosed, and demand is expected to exceed supply.
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Washington
war department
Ohio
United States
Orators to Boost the Bonds in Second Liberty Loan
Washington reports broad activity as well known orators including former President Taft and William Jennings Bryan join public voices. Secretary McAdoo covers the Pacific coast and southwest week. Taft to speak at Chicago Mass meeting. Billy Sunday to tour San Francisco Oakland and Berkeley.
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Washington
Taft
William Jennings Bryan
McAdoo
Pacific coast
southwest
Tafts
Chicago
hall of congress
5 Adoo
congress
Billy Sunday
liberty loan
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Cab
Chevalier Van Rappard Recalled to Curb News Print Prices
The federal trade commission moved to prevent further news print price increases fueled by false reports of shortages. Publishers must report monthly consumption and on hand stocks, while manufacturers provide production data.
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Washington
Oct
federal trade commission
commission
Ten Negroes Convicted In Cop Pedge Murder Trial
Ten of the 42 Negro defendants charged with the July 2 murder of Detective Samuel Cop pidge in East St. Louis were convicted and sentenced to 14 years in the penitentiary. Three were acquitted.
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Belleville
Samuel Coppedge
East St. Louis
Mrs Hannah Stemm Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Hannah Stemm died at 5 30 AM at 720 Pierce Avenue after a long illness. Survived by two sons Albert and John and brother Wm Devore of Logan. husband and a son and daughter predeceased her. Funeral Wednesday at 11 AM at Sixth Avenue M E Church with Rev Evans officiating.
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Pierce avenue
Albert
John
Wm. Devore
Logan
Sixth Avenue M
Rev. Evans
the
Christian Church
British report victories in Belgian theater praised
Secretary Baker says allied success in the recent two weeks shows naval and air superiority amid heavy fighting on the Belgian coast. He cautions it may be premature to claim a German collapse, but notes repeated British victories threaten submarine bases and signal growing momentum for the Allies in Flanders. No mention of American troops or home mobilization is made.
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ciently
Champagne
Meuse
Verden
Roumania
Seretu
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Baker
war department
Germany
France
Probing Speech of La Follette Preliminary Meeting Held
Washington Oct 8 Senator La Follette's alleged disloyal speech at St Paul Sept 20 before the Nonpartisan league is under investigation by the senate committee on privileges and elections. A preliminary meeting was held to determine procedure with aim to conclude the inquiry within a week or 10 days. Principal witnesses may include Senator La Follette and former Secretary Bryan. Bryan denies knowing Lusitania had munitions aboard and urged Wilson to detain the vessel. La Follette will submit a transcript of his St Paul speech and prepare a statement.
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La Follette
St. Paul
Nonpartisan league
senate committee on privileges and elections
Fomerene
Wala
James
Dillingham
Fall
bell
LaFollette
Bryan
New York
Wilson
Pomerene committee
Newlands
San Francisco
congress
senate
house naval
house ways and means and appropriations committee
Control foreign commerce under war council plan
Washington reports a war trade council to absorb foreign commerce powers, merging the exports administration board and authority from the trading with the enemy act. Potential treasury and other department representation possible, with a broad restructuring of wartime economic control. American patrol ship foundered in European waters with no loss of life. Navy seeks further details and orders an investigation into the cause.
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Washington
war trade council
Wilson
exports administration board
experts board
treasury department
Americas
navy department
Sims
Pershing Confident of Victory in War Message
Paris dispatch reports General Pershing of the American expeditionary forces dismissing German propaganda in the United States. He says America will press the Allies to victory, noting German forces on the defensive on the western front and American manpower and materials ready to strengthen the offensive.
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Paris
France
United States
Pershing
America
Americas
Germany
Ger
Ill at hospital leads to concern for Mrs Patridge
Mrs Laura Patridge is quite ill with pneumonia at City Hospital, sparking concern among family and friends as her condition is monitored by medical staff.
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Laura Patridge
Main Street plan to clear nights during Fair
A group of Main Street merchants met with Mayor Repass to seek permission to clear Main Street between Columbus and Broad during the Fair nights. They propose nightly entertainments similar to Labor Day, with rope lines restricting auto traffic to ensure safety for big crowds at the Fair Grounds.
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Main street
Repass
Columbus
Broad street
bng
Dayton Democrats Back Citizens' Ticket Against Socialists
Dayton leaders adopted resolutions urging all Democrats to support the citizens' ticket described as America’s ticket and to oppose any candidates hostile to the city and country. The move targets the Socialist organization and aims to prevent Dayton from falling under their influence. Garfield O. K. Cox’s actions on coal seizure were approved by Governor Cox after a long distance call, enabling state relief for communities in need. Springfield reported its heat and light plant lacked coal, prompting Cox to order seizure of coal from Springfeld yards to restore supply.
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Citizens
Dayton
America
Garfield O. K
Cox
Columbus
Oct
Garfield
O. K
Springfeld
McCulloch Considered for Governor Bid in Ohio Visits
Men from Ohio visit Washington to urge Representative Rogers C. McCulloch to run for governor. They pledge strong support if he accepts. McCulloch of Dante is considering the move and has not yet made a definite decision.
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McCullough
Washington
Oho
Rogers C. McCulloch
Dante
McCulloch
Landrith Heads New National Party Formation
Chicago reports the new National party formed by merging Prohibitionists Progressives Independents Social Democrats and Single Taxers. Ira Landrith of Tennessee Prohibitionist candidate for vice president in 1906 is named permanent chairman with headquarters set in Chicago.
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Chicago
Oct
new National parts
wees
Ira Landrith
Tennessee
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