Nine ships sunk off American coast. passengers land at Newport
The Sanaa of five of the nine vessels sunk by German submarines off the U S coast near Newport were landed this morning. Of 83 passengers on the liner Stefano, many Americans were rescued as destroyers battled the threat. weather and incomplete identifications hampered full accounting.
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Newport
Rev
Sanaa
Kingston
Nantucket Shoals
West Point
Strathdene
Stefano
New Found
Bloomersdijk
Knudsen
Balch
Sumarine
Bor
Gernanut Comimaider
Thst
de Thant
McDougall
New Foundland
Miller
Ericsson
Germany's Promise Not Yet Broken in Submarine Raid
Washington officials assess that Germany has not violated international law in the northeast coast submarine raid. Navy plans patrols along the Atlantic to protect American neutrality. Allies and Germany face possible diplomatic strain over submarine actions and neutral ports. Secretary Lansing returns to work amid growing concern over potential Gulf of Mexico operations.
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Washington
Gematin
United States
Navy Department
Frye Fund
London
Manchester Guardian
Gulf of Mewicy
Lansing
Hness
New York Markets Reeling On Submarine Campaign
Flurries hit New York trading as speculative markets sway on a submarine campaign. Two hours of wild activity marked the day with all stocks falling before partial recovery. Wheat opened lower in Chicago but recovered most losses by close, while cotton also declined.
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New ‘York
Chicago
Sinking Toll as U Boats Hit Nantucket Route
British freighters Strathdene Westpoint Wingston Bloomersdijk and others torpedoed off Nantucket while bound for New York or Newport News. Crews rescued by destroyers or lightships, many taken aboard and ferried to safety. Multiple ships sunk or missing with crews saved late tonight.
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Nantucket
Nantucket Shoals
Newport
New York
Tordeaux
Thp
Lonsdon
Newport News
Stephano
Halifax
St. John
Newfoundland
Torpe- Hood
Drayton
Wingston
Ploomersdijk
Mear
Bloomersdijk
New Yor
Lonlen
S40 us bale for some deliveries but closed steady
S40 US bale prices show limited deliveries with some volumes moved while markets stayed steady and closed. Traders noted stable tone amid light activity as refinery demand remained cautious and storage levels held steady through the session.
President Wilson comments on German promise fulfillment
President Wilson announced that Germany will be held to its promises following talks with Count von Bernstorff. The German ambassador’s visit preceded a pledge to investigate submarine attacks and ensure no missteps in fulfilling the United States government’s expectations. The president emphasized thorough review and clear communication.
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Long Hraneh
N. Dea
Count von Bernstorf
Wilson
Frau
Germany
Home Heanest
Ds. Get. O
United States
Count von Bernstrat
Mae Wilson
Avis
Change Orders for Sailing of Vessels Near Atlantic Coast
New York and other maritime interests report uneasy tensions as German U boat threats loom. Major lines including International Mercantile Marine and White Star Atlantic Transport halt or delay Atlantic port sailings pending further orders. Some lines like Cunard plan no sailing changes until instructions, while Italian and French liners prepare armed ships. Large numbers of passenger and freight steamers, many near Nantucket, are believed to carry war munitions.
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New York
Atlantic
Germany
Cirles
International Mercantile Marine
White Star Atlantic Transport
Leyland, Dominion
Red Star Lines
White Star-Dominion Lines
Montreal
Quela
Menlace
Cunard Line
Nantucket
British Captain Recounts Strathdene Attack at Sea
Captain Wilson of the Strathdene testifies the British steamer was fired on without warning. He and 33 crew members fled to lifeboats as shells hit the vessel around 6 a.m. while another ship, Kingstonian, was torpedoed. he also witnessed the torpedoing of Earistonany during their escape toward Nantucket. The Kingstonian’s status remains unclear in maritime records.
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New York
Strathden
Wilson
Quebec
Nantucket
Kingstonian
Governsment
Kingston
List Of About 200 Rescued From Sunk Vessels
Det. 1-Itene Ad Gleaves announces he has obtained names of about 200 persons rescued from five steamers torpedoed by a German submarine near the American coast. The list excludes the Kingston crew still missing. Accounts vary on number of submarines involved and torpedoes fired.
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Chyort
Rol
Itene Ad Gleaves
Adestroyer
Vesters
Feom
Condon Intere Wethholds Lonsden and Associates
The foreign office states it is unlikely to announce any reward due to current circumstances regarding the British government stance. The article notes the operations of UAs and inter herve but remains unclear on concrete actions or rewards.
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Lonsden
Inter Herve
Foreign Office
Marine insurance rates show a share increase
New York October 4 rates from Antwerp to English ports rose due to German submarine operations. French port rates advanced from five eighths to four percent. Brokers quoted trans Atlantic coverage as high as 50 and some refused to quote at all.
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New York
Oet
SOG
Three Cruisers Scour Sea for the Adters
At Newport Oct 4 three cruisers scoured the Atlantic off the northeast coast for German submarine raiders. The ships arrived before dawn and began a thorough vigil for underwater threats. It is not learned if other warships are patrolling the area.
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Newport
Tory
Athantic Ocean
Entist
Cenmreree
Tong
Gid
Statesmen Cussed and Then Voted Aye at Wilson Era Address
A tense gathering saw Senator J W New York and Senator Wadsworth speak at Fraternal Aid Union hall before a duty smoker at the University. Wadsworth described Congress as bewildered by the President's interpretation of the Adamson law and noted lawmakers argued before returning to the chamber to vote as they were told.
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Wilson
J. W. New York
Wadsworth
Congress
Cusseil
Pageant of Methodism Draws Large Local Crowd
A large crowd attended the Pageant of Methodism at First Methodist church presented by the Methodist Sunday school. The program depicted the church's establishment and key founders with period costumes. A mother is noted for her fertile imagination, often picturing misfortunes that might befall her son.
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Methodist Sunday School
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Times
Kansas Weather Report
Hom yesterday no mm today. Rainfall .09 inch. Partly cloudy tonight. Cooler. Fair Tuesday with rising temperature.
Big Coons Hunt Yields Game and Fun
A rugged late night coon hunt near Lawrence drew guests from Kansas City and Atchison as well as Lawrence locals including WL Barteldes and Otto Harteldes. Three men joined from Kansas City, four from Stodes Soph, twelve from Atchison, with reports of one raccoon and two opossums taken and a lively party atmosphere afterward.
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Awrence Mel
Ham City
Atchison
Lawrence
Evan
Kansas City
Stodessoph
Stodessoph, Twelve From’ Atehisan
Lawrenes
WL Barteldes
Otto Harteldes
J. Uhy- Taub
Carl Graeher
Henry Morris
Waldo. du Ao
Court fines for lewd conduct in city court
Today charges of lewd and indecent conduct were lodged against prisoners at the city police court. Jose Metrimanides Nellie Terry Atelino Bales and Augusno Burgas were fined $10 and costs each by Judge Fineh. A white man and colored woman were given a similar fine of $10 and tox.
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Jose Metrimanides
Nellie Terry Atelino Bales
Augusno Burgas
Wadsworth Attacks Wilson Policy at Union Meeting
Senator Wadsworth assails Wilson era foreign policy and Mexican actions while criticising tariff and hour laws. He argues for Hughes as a safer choice, cites past tariff failures, and warns of cheap foreign goods postwar. Governor Mo Stubby supports the critique and praises Hughes. Event held at Eldridge Hotel with M. A. Gorrill presiding.
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Liones W. Wadsworth
Lawrence
Senator Wadsworth
Wilson
Mexico
Wadsworth
Remale
Beatie
Nei
United States
Woodrow Wileixon
Congress
Charles Hughes
Wrds- Worth
Partics
Froods
WL Mo Stubby
Charles F. Hughes
Eldridge
M. A. Gorrill
Germani
Tosi
Forces of Allies Report Progress Amid Transylvania Setback
A mixed war update notes British advances north of the Somme and Serbian river crossings while Romanian retreat continues in Transylvania. Reports claim Austrian warship explosions at Pola and ongoing Volhynia fighting.
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Allie
Transylvan
Berlin
London
Qet
Somme
oMiekad
Lovlay
Levail
Volhynia
Vladimir
Volynskip
Piswssan
Teutonic
Tenor Martinelli to Head Kansas City Concert Series
Tickets at the Metropolitan Opera star Martinelli will headline the Lawrence course concert with Giuseppe Bamboschek on piano. Sales aim for 600 more seats to reach 2400 before Thursday’s first show, marking his only Kansas appearance after a career with the Met and a stint at Colon Opera in Buenos Aires.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Martinelli
Guiseppe » Bamboschek
Nuke Thei Lawrence
Is & O
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York City
Caruso
Son Throngh
Colon
Buenos Aires
Metropolity Opera Co
Lawrence
Kansas
Vice President To Speak Wednesday In Lawrence
Democrats plan a large reception for Vice President Marshall arriving Wednesday morning. Henry Albach, county Democratic chair, says the visit includes a public address at 7 oclock and a town meeting with a reception committee to organize events during his Lawrence stay. Local organizers partner with the university to draw students and residents to the address.
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Thamms
Lawrence
Chancellor Reiterates No Smoking On Campus
Chancellor Strange today reiterated his request for all students and faculty to refrain from smoking on the campus. Several students refused to respond this morning, but he expects rural university men to deny themselves the pleasure of smoking in the vain hope of maintaining order.
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Uh Cs
Waunypius
Will Hold Election at University Club October 20
University Club plans its election of officers for October 20 with the annual meeting to announce results at the club. Nominating committee presents candidates for president treasurer and board seats as listed by the chit. Domestic criminal reports include a demented woman taken to county office and a robbery at a Baldwin depot with three Mexicans detained. Regular mid day luncheon of Merchants and Farmers Association tomorrow. Kansas concerts by H L Butler Pearl Emley and others to Concordia and Hutchinson Tuesday.
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Merchaints Find Farmers Association
Kansas
H. L. Butler
School of Fine Arts
Boston Wins in Fourteen Inning World Series Game
Boston Americans defeat Brooklyn Nationals 2 to 1 in a fourteen inning classic. Babe Ruth vs Sherrod Smith duel, pinch hitter Gainer delivers winning run in the 14th. Crowd of 573 official attendance, receipts $28.00. Myers homered for Brooklyn. Scott tripled and Ruth scored for Boston.
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Boston Americans
Brooklyn Nationals
Babe Ruth
Sherrod Smith
Brooklyn
Smith
Myers
Brooksyn
Ron
Junvrin
Buston
Scott
Cutshaw
Ruth
Hoblitzer
Lewis
Hobliteer
McNally
Hoblizel
Gainer
Braves
Bostons
Brooklyn National Julmstin
Ely Daubert
Hy Meyers
Olsenss
Millerey and Smith
Moopde
Janvrin
Walker
Mohktael
Ly Gewis
Gardner
Seoll
Ses Vthomas
City Moves to Accelerate Water Plant Purchase
The mayor and city commission consider a preliminary discussion tomorrow on steps to complete the water plant purchase. Purchasers print bonds per agreement and seek the supreme court opinion before sale. A citizen advisory board will assist, with Ogden Jones, oil geologist and local alum, among those noted in ongoing El Dorado gas field work.
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Supreme Sports
Supreme Court
O. UesGutler
Toy City
Ny Dlis
Lawrence
Muavor Prancisco
Ogden Jones
Mix
G. W. Jones
ElDoridogis and Gas Field
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Amesk Association
Thomas R. Marshall
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Ecke
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