Federal Reserve Urges Banks to Join War Mobilization Drive
President Wilson through the Federal Reserve Board calls on eligible non member state banks and trust companies to join the system to bolster the nations gold reserves and aid in the war effort. Since rapid enrollment began in weeks, system resources rose from 1.2 to 2.6 billion dollars. The board seeks control of the nations total gold reserves to stabilize money markets amid Liberty Loan financing and government financial actions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Changes Necessary in Draft
Secretary Baker said a decision on examination and classification of all remaining draft registrations might come in a few days. Congress cut the appropriation in the urgent deficiency bill, delaying work until the next session in December. He still favors 26 as the best age limit for military service but plans no amendments to the current law.
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Baker
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Johnson confers with Cox on Ohio coal program
Columbus Oct 1 Mayor Homer H Johnson of Cleveland arrived to confer with Governor Cox and J M Roan director of the Ohio coal clearing house. Johnson aims to organize county committees and have his group ready for effective work by week’s end. The state coal clearing house reports greatly improved conditions and federal orders to operators and railroads calm fears of shortages.
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Expanded draft age range eyed for 18 to 41
Washington reports Congress will seek to add 18 to 41 year olds to the selective service act. Amendments prepared by Rep Kahn would supply 12 million more registrants, with 21 as the call age until all younger drafts are used and no one over 31 called until then. Also notes recent visits by local residents Agnes Randall Mia Nome Williams Mattie Jackson and Willie Tibbs to Cleveland after a weeks’ stay with Lancaster relatives.
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Congress
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California
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Nome Williams
Mattie Jackson
Willie Tibbs
Cleveland
Lancaster
Liberty Bonds and the Fight Over There
A Fairfield County speaker urges men and women to buy Liberty Bonds and support the war effort. He appeals to local pride and warns of horrific crimes in France and Belgium, urging immediate action and personal sacrifice to end the war. He emphasizes that anyone can purchase bonds or arrange easy terms to contribute.
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United States
Fairfield county
Get Your Liberty Bonds Today in County Banks
Public appeal urges residents to buy Liberty Bonds at any local bank. Encourages purchasing bonds in any amount, with options for easy payments. Emphasizes safeguarding homes and supporting America's freedom, urging immediate action.
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Buckeye Briefs: Deed of Farmer and Tragic Firearm Incident
Oxford OH Oct 16 James Cor 28 shot his wife then killed himself on Robert Caldwell farm six miles north of town. Balloon found near Salem after Akron test balloon detached and intact to be shipped to Akron. Sidney OH Oct 16 F J Ault 29 Indianapolis rear brakeman found dead after apparently falling in front of eastbound train at Spafford Siding.
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Chicago Wins World Series in Fourth Inning Defeat of Giants
New York Oct 16 By defeating the New York Giants the fourth time the Chicago White Sox won the 1911 baseball championship. In the fourth inning errors by Zimmerman and Robertson plus Gandil's hit scored three runs sealing the victory. Faber earned the win and two series victories with Benton starting for the Giants. Attendance reached 38,006 the largest in the series with total gate $425,873.50. Each White Sox player would receive about 3,929.12 and Giants about 2,038.59 under the split, with discretion on substitutes. The national commission ordered both teams to disband after the championship and avoid exhibition games during the off year.
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Benton
Burns
Charley Herzog
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AB. Burns
Pearton
Herzog
Perrite
bosee
Perritt
Schalk
Kiem
Leughlin
Evans
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Claude Pierson Guilty in Marshfield Kidnapping Case
Piercoi Guilty, Marshfield Oct 16 Claude Pierson was found guilty of kidnapping Lloyd Keet by the jury. He was sentenced to 35 years imprisonment.
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Claude Pierson
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American Killed in Life Boat by German Sub
London oct 16 one American was killed and a second seriously wounded by shell fire from a German submarine as Americans boats left a torpedoed steamer ten other Americans escaped Frank Donoghue wounded James Fringer killed two Englishmen also killed in the fire eight lifeboat occupants seriously wounded the name of the torpedoed ship was not announced
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James Fringer
Frank Donoghue
Germans Push on in Baltic. Russians, British Raiders Reported
London reports say German forces landed on Oesel Island Gulf of Riga and captured Arenburg the capital. German cruisers and torpedo boats shell coast defenses while clashing with Russian land batteries and ships. Entente attacks in Macedonia continue with Scottish troops raiding Homondos and taking prisoners. Champagne torpedoed and sunk. Begonia overdue and presumed lost with crew.
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Iowa Votes to Prohibit Liquor by Constitutional Amendment
General Kernan oversees shipments of meat supplies to Europe as Iowa voters approve a constitutional amendment to ban liquor manufacturing and sale. The state remains dry by statute for two years, with an estimated majority between 30,000 and 85,000.
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Des Moines
Conscript Movement to Build Ohio Guard Begins
From Camp Sherman at Chillicothe the first 1,000 conscripts will move to Camp Sheridan in Montgomery to fill the Ohio national guard. The transfer, to be completed by Friday, will occur in two detachments of 500, with complete outfitting. 9,000 men total are slated to move, 4,000 to Montgomery and 65,000 to Camp Pike Arkansas, before October 27.
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Camp Sherman
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ohio national guard
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Ohio
Railways Seek Increases Across Western Lines
Washington officials reported that western railroads plan to ask the interstate commerce commission for higher rates on many commodities or a general advance. Executives and the commission would decide after a Wednesday conference with eastern leaders. Western carriers have underperformed relative to last year despite higher gross receipts, as operating costs rose, while Southern lines move toward another rate request and may join the effort.
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interstate commerce commission
Gains Shown in Personal Tax Returns from 51 Counties
Columbus, Oct. 16. Personal tax returns from 51 counties show a state gain of 123,455,085 over 1916 as the first figures from the state tax commission. The rise exceeds 400 percent compared with 1926. Total personal property returns in these counties reach 808,? culminating in large increases for Athens, Champaign, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, and Ross counties. Ottawa shows a decrease from last year.
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Ross
Korniloff May Escape Under Article 100 Charge
Petrograd October reports General Korniloff accused of high treason can be sentenced only under Article 100 for attempting against the regime. Kommission inquiry head Kore niloff notes Korniloff did not weaken the fighting front. Herbert Tibbs and family returned to Parksmouth home after a three month stay with relatives for the fair.
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