Antilles Sunk By Submarine Under Convoy
About 70 men were lost when the army transport Antilles was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone on Oct 17 while returning home from foreign service. 167 survivors included all naval officers and most army officers. 70 missing include several engineers and sailors. Official list pending Pershing’s report.
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Loss of the Antilles Explodes Amid War News
Wilson and Admiral Mayo reported to the White House the Antilles disaster with likely heavy loss among engine crews and enlisted men. Survivors are said to be ashore in France or England, while no definite return dates were given for army or navy officers. The Antilles, a 6877 ton Southern Pacific liner, was used as a transport and had Captain H F Boyde in command when seized by the government.
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Naval Plan Details Shown to President Wilson
Admiral Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, reported the European war zone naval situation to President Wilson after returning from London conferences with allied naval leaders. He outlined the disposition of American sea fighters in the U boat zone and progress against Kaiser's submarines, and revealed a comprehensive future plan for operations of unprecedented magnitude.
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Urged To Investigate Laborers Seek Work In Other States
Columbus Oct 20 laborers seeking work on army cantonments should obtain definite assurance on wages board and lodging and other details to avoid disappointment. HM Marhugh of the Isber division says some government contractors promise high wages they cannot fulfil.
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Duty to Loan All We Can to Fuel War Effort
The call urges citizens to lend every possible cent to the government to fund munitions and supplies for victory. It emphasizes the sacrifice of sons, brothers, and friends in the ranks and seas to spare mothers sisters and children from the horrors experienced by Belgian Polish and Serbian women.
Either Bonds or Bondage There Is No Alternative
An advocate urges readers to invest savings in United States Government Bonds and to avoid waste while promoting safe, profitable weekly gains through bond purchases. The text emphasizes government bonds as a steady investment option.
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Liberty Bonds Pay 4 Per Cent Interest
Liberty Bonds offer four percent interest for bonds from 50 to 5000 dollars backed by the United States. Banks listed invite subscriptions with partial payments and weekly plans. Local towns and banks including Lancaster Baltimore Bremen Carroll Millersport Pleasantville Pickerington Rushville Stoutsville and Hocking Valley National Bank participate.
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Bremen Bank Co
Millersport Bank Co
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Pickerington Bank
Rushville Banking Co
U Boats Rob Ships Stealing Cargo Then Sinking Vessels
Washington reports German U boats have begun looting food ships by taking cargoes into their holds and sinking the vessels. The 1,500 ton submarines operate far offshore, moving beyond the prior danger zone around Britain and France, signaling a new ruthless phase of undersea warfare.
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Former Publisher Faye Dies in Hotel Suicide
Chicago Oct 20. John B Faye former vice president and general manager of A C Mechurg and Co publishers is dead amid a personal crisis. He allegedly invested in "war bride" stocks and shot himself in a hotel room.
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Treasury buys six million Mexican pesos for minting
Washington reports the treasury bought six million Mexican silver pesos at 84 cents an ounce to coin into half dollars, dimes and quarters. The move aims to secure silver as prices rose, then fell sharply from $1.16 to 85 cents, triggering an investigation into possible market manipulation. The purchase leaves the U S with enough silver to mint for months, making it the largest single buyer in a major market shift. Mrs T McCoy and Mrs Edward Hall visited the Capitol City Friday.
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Buckeye Briefs and Local News Rundown
Fayette county fair board head Robert G. Jefferson fell from a 20 foot ladder while picking apples near Bloomingburg and is paralyzed with little hope of recovery. Newark identifies Victor Needs as a robbery suspect from Granville bank case. James Love found guilty of second degree murder near Aere. 12 year old unknown girl dies mysterious in Cleveland hospital. Harold Botts, 11, kidnapped and found exposed in Lancaster. H S Dones confirmed as special assistant in US attorney office. Cincinnati bank tax ruling on fed reserve stock. Potters strike called off after wage scale vote. Interior Secretary Lane improves at home in Washington.
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Russians Plan Move to Moscow Amid Baltic Evacuations
London dispatch says the Russian government intends to relocate to Moscow soon, as Reval evacuates its fortified port and residents are sent inland. Germans report heavy naval actions in Moon Sound with ships and submarines, while the main Russian fleet stays in the Gulf of Finland. Artillery duels persist on the western front with limited infantry actions and ongoing shelling along the Menin road near Ypres.
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British Paper Demands Explanation of Riga Gulf Raid
The Daily Mail condemns the British fleet for failing to stop the German fleet from mastering the Gulf of Riga and calls for an Admiralty explanation of this “humiliating display.” It notes Germany achieved aims without British naval action, despite a stronger fleet now aided by the American fleet. Also: Stockholm manifesto seeks political freedom for Ireland as part of an international Socialist peace parley delayed by allied travel permissions.
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