Turkey eschews holy war proclamation and release to Copenhagen
Reports indicate Turkey will not proclaim holy war and no formal proclamation is deemed necessary. Jailed in Scotland by Britain, he was released and sent to Copenhagen. Denmark required assurance that Platoria's illuminating oil cargo would not be reshipped to Germany. Dispatch from Sebastopol notes bombardment by a German cruiser Goeban halted by shore batteries forcing withdrawal. Washington reports no American casualties or property damage from Odessa bombardment. Berlin notes ongoing battle in Suwalki and Augustivo regions without a decisive outcome.
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Germany
First Clash Over Turkey War Tactics Across Belgian Dunes
London dispatch reports Turkey may declare war as Triple Entente powers pull back in Constantinople and Egypt. Battles along the Belgian coast and near Lille test lines while German and Austro‑German forces push near Ostend and in Belgium. A Berlin statement signals favorable war prospects amid indemnity talks and shifting naval interests.
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May Change Policy Regarding Mexico
Washington reports chaotic conditions in Mexico City for two weeks with claims of minimization for politics. Analysts say after the November elections policy toward Mexico may shift. the general staff recommends an export horse embargo to avoid hindering American army needs.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
New Orleans
Object of Life Sermon by Father Brewer at St Mathew's
A large audience heard Father Brewer at St Mathew's Catholic church discuss the object of life and the existence of God. He traced universal design to an intelligent cause, arguing matter cannot create life and asserting God as the First Cause and eternal, self-sufficient.
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St Mathew's Catholic Church
Earth
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Chance to Drill an Oil Well Near City
G A Humason of Shreveport invites J T Austin of Monroe to lease surrounding holdings for a test oil and gas well in Ouachita parish Louisiana. He claims success with a rotary drilling bit and seeks financial help and leases to spur rapid field work for practical drilling.
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Shreveport
J. T. Austin
Ounehita Parish
Monroe
Oil Well Supply Co
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Shreveport Times
The One Great Evil Sermon Preview
A sermon discusses eternal soul and immortality, asserting matter is not eternal and the soul seeks eternal happiness. It cites creation, death, and martyrdom as paths to salvation, urging perseverance and service to God. The preacher references early Christian martyrs as models for saving souls. Tonight’s topic is The One Great Evil.
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Maine Campaign Fights National Issues Raises Stakes
A political campaign in Maine focuses on national issues. candidates emphasize the importance of upcoming elections and mobilize support through statewide events and outreach.
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Apathy Among Voters in Nationwide Campaign
National campaigns close with voter apathy and mixed forecasts. Democrats tout national achievements while Republicans fault tariff and wartime costs. thirty four Senate seats at stake with expected close races across New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island and beyond.
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King Albert appeals for American aid to feed Belgians
King Albert of Belgium asks Americans to help feed his starving people as famine looms this winter. He writes under fire from Dunkirk and commits to relief via the American Commission for Relief in Belgium, urging generous response and noting lasting gratitude from his nation.
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W L Bagwell Candidate for Senate in 6th District
Jonesboro attorney W Barwell announces for the unexpired term of Senator T I Hood, who vacates the seat upon joining the State Board of Equalizers. A successor must be elected to represent the 6th District in the special session planned for January or February, with Gov Hall needing to act.
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Father of Murdered Baby Searched In Louisiana Case
Baton Rouge police and deputies pursue Homer Rheams in Ascension parish and New Orleans as they connect him to the drowning of a month-old baby found in Bayou Manchac. Bessie Rheams, wife of Rheams, testifies they were married in Baton Rouge and the child born there.
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Voters Registered in Ouachita Parish Report
Clerk A L Green reports Ouachita Parish has 2917 registered voters with 2904 white and 13 nonwhite. Of these 269 whites and 12 nonwhite register under educational clauses, 1 nonwhite under property, natives 2791, Democrats 2815, Lovis 19, Republicans 17, independents 65. Deputy Pats Hamilton compiled the figures.
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Oncehita Parish
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Gambling crackdown in Monroe ends wide open play
City leaders led by Mayor Downey enforce a statewide style shutdown of gambling in Monroe. After midnight Saturday most venues closed and police moved to arrest violators, though few arrests occurred as clubs and private homes halted social games. Many gamblers plan to seek lawful work or fall under vagrancy laws.
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Downey
Meyer
Mason Downer
Chicago Pops Native Music Series Opens Tonight
In Chicago the Chicago Symphony Orchestra launches a six concert “native” series banishing foreign music and featuring exclusively American works. The first concert occurs this evening with six distinctively American programs planned.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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