Teutons Destroy Pontoon Bridges Across the Danube
The Berlin war office announced Austro German monitors destroyed pontoon bridges across the Danube behind Romanian forces that crossed the river and invaded Bulgaria. Bulgarian reports place the Romanian invaders at several battalions near Linnoe between Rustchuk and Tutrkahl, with measures taken to attack.
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New German War Loan Seen Outpacing Past Total
Berlin reports unofficial forecasts show subscriptions to Germanys fifth war loan will exceed the total of the fourth loan. Bankers note early subscriptions were well ahead of the same period for the fourth loan and the Reichsbank audit placed total subscriptions for the fourth loan at over 10.7 million marks as of last spring.
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Germany Sees Best Customer in U S A After War
General Henry H Morgan, U S consul general at Hamburg, says Germany will seek closest trade ties with the United States after the war. He notes Germany expects only friendly business relations with America despite temporary postwar trade restrictions and anticipates American markets will be vital for German bankers and trade development.
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Interned Teutons Build a Village in Philadelphia Yard
A German village is being built inside the Philadelphia navy yard by interned sailors from the Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm. About 744 men will live under guard in a community with a church, windmill, and farm buildings, modeled after a small German town.
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Chancellor Von Hollweg Seeks Popular Support Across Germany
Reports from Amsterdam and London indicate Reichstag sittings postponed to October 11 due to slow committee work. Politicians plan rapid meetings in multiple towns to back Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg and gain public backing for his policy, including a mass in Frankfurt urging early peace. talks with former chancellor Von Buelow noted.
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Merchants Seek Early Thanksgiving in Kansas City
In Kansas City on October 3, the Merchants Association launched a drive to move Thanksgiving up to November 28 from November 30. A telegram was sent to President Wilson and messages were dispatched to retail groups in twenty large cities urging action. They argue the earlier date would ease hardship on merchants and customers by smoothing the Christmas shopping period.
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English girl offers eye to aid wounded officer or inventor
A North Shields girl writes to Dr Rochon Duvigneaud offering to donate one eye to a soldier blinded in France. She cites a French doctor’s claim that grafts can save sight and says she would choose a recipient who is especially deserving such as an inventor or an officer.
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Two Zeppelins on Way to America Predicted
San Francisco reports Monroe P. Marks predicts early American arrival of two Zeppelins named America and Deutschland. The craft, built for trans Atlantic mail, carry 60 tons of mail and can stay aloft six days, enabling a three day ocean crossing.
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Wilson Ready to Invade the West
President Wilson prepared for his first western trip since the campaign opened leaving Long Branch tonight for Omaha to speak Thursday night before returning to Shadow Lawn Saturday morning No en route addresses planned He plans to discuss public questions and censorship of moving pictures with William A Brady and a Princeton secretary aide involved in the talks.
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Investigation of railway mail pay by ICC declares hearings open
Washington Oct 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission announced an investigation into railway mail pay and made all common carriers parties to the proceeding. No hearing dates are set yet, but the aim is to report to Congress this winter. The post office department is testing replacing the space basis with a ninety percent rate for its service.
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Iowa Recruits Leave for Border Mobilization
Des Moines Oct 3 Lieutenant Harry A Wooelvhaf of Marshall Town leads eighty Iowa National Guard recruits from Fort Des Moines to Brownsville Texas for border mobilization. The group departs late today to reinforce border security amid tensions along the Texas border.
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World Series schedule fixed with sites and dates
The national commission set October 7 as the first game date in Boston if tied or postponed. Umpires to be announced after the National League pennant is decided. Games two through seven would be split between Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn as needed, with a coin toss to determine the seventh site.
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Quiet in Nicaraguan waters as Chamorro praised
Admiral Caperton reports calm in Nicaragua's waters with a large conservative demonstration in Managua for General Emiliano Chamorro who was elected, while minor brawls occur. No confirmation on claims of a royalist king by Salvador Zelaya. Protests may shift to the United States given canal-rights treaties.
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Iowa Prosperity Exposition Opens in Dubuque
Thirty thousand people attended the opening ceremonies of the Iowa Prosperity Exposition in Dubuque on October 3. Special trains and cars from nearby areas brought visitors to Municipal Athletic Field where nearly 300 booths showcase local merchants and manufacturers. An automobile exposition and a tractor demonstration are also featured on the outskirts of the city.
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Withdraw Police From New York Subway and Elevated Lines
New York City reports danger of violence from subway and elevated train disruptions as streetcar strike continues. Police to be removed from strike duty on underground and elevated lines. surface car guards reduced to one per coach. Separate item notes Michigan Democrats meet at Mount Clemens to nominate state officers at the convention.
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Auto theft arrest follows country road crash near Streator
R B Woodley, jailed after an October crash near Streator Illinois, admitted stealing A L Richards’s car. He claimed he found the vehicle unattended, then later hauled book agents, leading to police suspicion after repairs at a garage exposed the theft. Woodley bound over to the grand jury in Muscatine.
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Phillies Lose In Crucial Battle With Boston
In the final series of the season at National League Park Philadelphia and Boston split a doubleheader as Boston edges ahead in the pennant race. Key early plays include Maranville and Konetchy sparking the visitors while Cravath and Paskert contribute for Philadelphia. Threats linger as Luderus and Niehoff provide late offense but Boston holds the lead in the standings.
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Iowa Senator Jones Sues For $25000 In Damage
In Willsea Ta October 3 Senator PF F Jones of Villlaca Montgomery county sues for damages claiming $25000. He says he will file October 7 against J N Wilkerson and eight others, alleging they attempted to injure him by imputing instigation and funding to a so called Villlaca ax murder plot.
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Gounaris Heads New Greek Move
Greek political figure Demetrios Gounaris reportedly leads a new party advocating Allied war intervention. The Athens dispatch notes favorable reception, while Peloponnese reports anti Venizelos demonstrations. Gounaris earlier headed a 1915 cabinet, later served as interior minister, with Entente opposition linked to his career.
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Ill. Candidates Open Talk Tour Across State
Republican nominee Frank O. Lowden accompanied by Medill McConnick and William E. Maxon will depart Chicago at 9 16 a m tomorrow on a special train for a state wide speaking tour. The first day itinerary includes Monee Peotone Manteno Bradley Kankakee Gilman Paxton Hoopeston Milford Watsaka St Anne Momence Chebanse Rantoul Champaign Urbana ending October 26 in Decatur then back to Chicago to finish campaign in Cook county.
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Copper theft lands Durkin in Fort Madison prison
In Town City Iowa a district court judge sentenced Harry Durkin to five years in Fort Madison for stealing copper furnishings from an interurban car on the Cedar Rapids Iowa City line. Durkin confessed after being tracked, arrested, indicted, and waiving trial. Other defendants received fines or short terms for related offenses.
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Prices Rise Sharply Across Food Markets In October
Reports from the department of agriculture show a marked rise in living costs as food prices climb. Flour and potatoes lead the surge, with potatoes up to 1.45 per bushel and cabbage near 3 a barrel, while onions rise over 50 percent and butter eggs and cheese also gain. Meat prices advance as producers receive higher pay, and overall price indices point to a near fifty percent year over year increase in staple foods in Chicago.
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Illinois Knights in Great Pageant
Decatur Illinois October 3 thousands lined the tracks for a grand parade as thirty six commanderies formed a full brigade in the largest Illinois Knights Templar procession. Grand commander Sir Louis A Mills led with General Frank P Wella assisting as each battalion marched to the cadence of a band. Nearly 3000 templars wore white plumes creating a striking sight.
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Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions with showers and cooler temperatures in extreme northwest Iowa tonight and in the west and central portions on Wednesday. Warmer readings are expected in the east tonight.
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