War quotes and mobilization drive amid wartime sentiment
A wartime article features a poem about unity and love replacing hatred and notes the German peace move aimed at hampering Liberty Loan efforts in Washington. It urges Jefferson County support and reports ten members of the 159th Depot Brigade at Camp Taylor will depart for the Cavalry Officers' Training School in Leon Springs Texas.
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Washington
Jefferson County
Germany
159Th
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Cavalry Officers’ Training School
Leon Springs
Texas
Allied Forces Advance Across Meuse Front Near Verdun
Reports from the Argonne Forest and Meuse Valley describe American and British units breaking German resistance. Allied forces reached Brieulles, north of Verdun, as French troops seized Conde Sur Suppe and Basancourt and penetrated the Isles of Sur Somme.
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Paris
Conde Sur Suppe
Basancourt
Isles
Sur Suppe
President asks Germany about peace in good faith
In October a Washington inquiry to Germany demanded that any peace talks reflect good faith and that American troops be withdrawn immediately from all invaded territory.
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Dent
Germany
Belgium Proclaims Action Over German Destruction
Belgium issues a proclamation warning Germany of steps to be taken for pillage and destruction in evacuated territory. London reports the proclamation dated October 8.
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London
Belgium
Germany
Secretary Lansing to hold four o'clock press statement
Washington officials announced that Secretary Lansing will deliver a statement for the press at four o'clock. The official declined to say whether the statement would include a copy of the reply from Joseph Tu multy to the President.
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Lansing
Washington
Joseph Tumulty
Estimates of Wheat and Corn Crops
Agriculture department reports show winter wheat yields at several states with estimates in bushels per acre. Spring wheat forecasts are lower, while overall corn production faces declines due to adverse conditions.
Supreme Court Grants War Delay in Antitrust Cases
Washington Oct 8 The Supreme Court today granted the government's motion to continue anti trust cases until after the war. The ruling delays prosecution and extends timelines in enforcement actions as war measures continue.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Sunday Schools urged to boost offerings for war relief
Jefferson County Sunday schools are asked to raise eight cents per enrolled pupil this October to support international, state and county work as part of a broader war relief plea. County officials stress church and Sunday school as sources of philanthropy and urge prompt contributions to township Secretaries or Miss Luke Salyers in Madison RK 2.
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Jefferson County
State Association
Home Department
Red Cross
Luke Salyers
F County
Treas
Madison
Glenn Culbertson
Pres. Jefferson Co
S. S. Asso
Coup D Etat Discussed In Vienna Asserts Dispatch
Central News reports that an imminence of a coup d etat is being openly discussed in Vienna. The dispatch warns of sensational developments in Austria and Germany following the possible upheaval.
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Austria
Germany
London
Oet
Vienna
Commander at Camp Grant Faces Crisis and Suicide Report
Camp Grant in Illinois reports a personal crisis involving acting commander Colonel Hagedorn. It is believed he shot himself amid overwork and concerns about Spain's tensions affecting the base and its duties.
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Camp Grant
Hh. Ger
Cob. Hagedorn
George E. Leggett and Wife Injured in Interurban Crash
George E. Leggett and his wife were injured when their closed car was struck by an interurban train at Scottsburg. The mayor of Winebe was reportedly en route from Pedutersville with his wife, who was seated beside him, when the accident occurred. The impact pushed the car about seventy five feet. Leggett was removed to a local undertaking establishment and later to the home of Jesse Everett. Arrangements were made to move the body to Winchester. Mrs. Leggett would be able to travel home tomorrow, doctors say. Court news covers docket schedules and various civil actions in the same region.
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Lepyet
Quartermaster’s
Dettersons Tile
Mianor Leugett
Jesse Everett
Winchester
Dagoett
Ible Tao
Tral Ury
Woo Bord
Dlicibeth No Rees
Taylor W. Ross
Prances Ross
Elizabeth Roo Prow
J. Graham Ross
Petithon
Securites
Ootrene Cardinal
Philip Cardinale
Plob
Bear
Sulzer & Bear
Therry Lemen
Peethe
Mintue Young
Osbander
Giru Nth
Datgensag
State Board of Health
Martha Ellen Phillips
Jobin Philips
Milton Township Land Transfer and County Fund Reports
The board of supervisors ordered a deed to Traurrison Barton for land known as Charles Bank farm in Milton township after foreclosed school fund mortgage. Reports on county fee collections by Clerk, Auditor, Sheriff, and Recorder were submitted and approved. The board adjourned for the term this afternoon.
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Queen Ware Boeua Bedeerts Sons
Milk -O
Tive Varga
Shelly Township
William Dow
Frank Wolf
Done Dooiires
Traurrison
Barton
Milton Township
Charles Bank
SobbL.co
Corrections list telegraphed casualty updates
Washington October corrections clarify status of several service members. Frank Kotecki of South Bend is identified as killed, while others formerly listed as missing are now reported seriously wounded. Ralph Priest Bainbridge Loogoottee and Benne Timm Michigan are named in correction entries. Martin Radilvack Nicouty Indiana is noted as prisoner. John Kool Bicknell is also mentioned.
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Washington
Oct. S
Frank Kotecki
South Bend
Denoch Parsons
Loogoottee
Ralph Priest
Bainbridge
Benne ‘Timm
Michigan City
Martin Radilvack
Nicouty
Ind
John Kool
Bicknell
Turkish Cabinet Resigns Reported From London
A dispatch from London states the Turkish cabinet has resigned and great excitement is reported in Constantinople as news spreads.
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Constantinople
London
Lansing Consults Wilson on Peace Reply to Berlin and Vienna
Secretary Lansing met with President Wilson at noon to discuss the reply to the peace proposals. The mood is that the reply is nearly complete and will be sent to Berlin and Vienna soon.
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Berlin
Vienna
Washington
Lansing
Wilson
Whimperings on War Support and American Resolve
The piece denounces seven to nine Americans who favor quick peace terms and avoiding further Liberty Bond funding. It attacks defeatist attitudes, labels such critics as white pecers and jellyfish, and urges readers to back continuing the war effort. The author urges unity and finishing the job ordinately through to victory.
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America
Viichan
Athos
Tharta
Roberty Leas
Paris
Dittgen Resident Die After Prolonged Illness
Frank J. Dittgen a well known resident died yesterday after a long illness. He leaves a son Frank Jr of New Orleans a daughter Mrs Rose Stucky of Chattanooga two brothers John J. Dittgen of Cincinnati and George A. Dittgen and a sister Mrs Mary M. Kennerly of Philadelphia. Funeral time pending relatives’ arrival. Investigators recently found extensive undeveloped coal fields in Siberia.
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Joha Dittuen
Madeson
Treas
Frank
Nese Orleans
Law
Anedoone
Rose Stucky
Chacanooga, Tenn
John J. Dittpen
Cincinnati
George A. Dittgen
Mary M. Kennerly
Philadelphia
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