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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

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U S Ports Open to U Boats and Allied Demands

Washington rejects Entente urges to close harbors to all submarines. Counselor Polk states U S position while Secretary Lansing travels to the summer White House for talks with President Wilson on the submarine menace in the western Atlantic. Ambassador Gerard’s arrival in New York expected to discuss Germany’s policy. President Wilson focuses on submarine attacks on American coast and reviews evidence with Secretary Lansing and French ambassador Jules Jusserand. A Buchanan county prosecutor faces murder indictment.

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Exciting aboard French liner Espagne opens with raid drama

New York dispatch says the French liner Espagne returned to port after a near encounter with a German submarine. Passengers and crew remained calm as precautions were taken, and the ship altered course southward to lengthen the voyage by about twelve to fifteen hours. Passengers expressed thanks to Captain Laurent for handling the crisis.

New York Linar Aspagne Ifebouth Espagne Wilos Ovaxentera

Gerard Silent On Arrival Here in New York

James W. Gerard, U.S. ambassador to Germany, arrived in New York and declined to confirm or deny reports he was returning on a German peace mission. He said he would go to Washington but did not know when and expressed gladness to be home. A reception was planned with Mayor Mitchell presiding and dignitaries aboard the patrol.

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Germans Capture Mountain Passes In Balkan Fronts

Richmond date unknown reports say German forces continue their push in Transylvania and Greek Macedonia. British and Bulgarian units withdraw to river Struma area as Macedonian front sees artillery exchanges and raids near Kenal to Skachivir, with village operations and post positions impacted.

Berlin London Transylvenia van Falkenhyn Page Paanod Hargitty Carola Bitinso Katondra Homondos Macedonia Sofia Kenala Skachivir Moglonter Aldea

Two Submarines Lost in Battle Reported

From Petrograd comes word that two German submarines were sunk by gunfire after attacking the Mad Marnian wireless station Sapnavolak near the Murman coast. A Norwegian steamer Lupus was fired upon six times but remained unhit as it sailed from Stavanger to Rotterdam.

Christiania London den Runglan Anb Mariney Musesian Sapnavolak Marnian Court Petrograd Wenboard Kola Peninsula Mes White Soa Ruslan Archangel Lupus Tony Groap Stavanner

Fear For Ships Off New York Harbor As Submarine Anxiety Grows

Ships near New York faced heightened fear as submarines loomed offshore. Nordic liner Cameronia and others sailed in, with observers noting diversions from normal routes. The scene reflected wartime jealously guarded movements and concern over Atlantic trade and security.

Fear Loss of Life on English Vessel Off Nantucket Shoal

Reports say a British destroyer Kingsdonian or Kingsdonian? crew abandoned ship near Nantucket Shoal after depth charge from a German submarine. Eleven destroyers searched the area under Admiral Gleaves. No confirmed trace of the submarine or survivors with over fifty sailors reported missing. later some men reported found.

Newport T. Get Atoumor Kingsdonian Marine Nantucken Shoal Ward Hgbishty Ademitral Gleaves Wild Wan

British Planes and Submarine Blockade Shore War Talk

London reports on German submarine activity off the American coast described as a long distance blockade of British seas. The US stance is explored as a controversial coercive measure amid calls for neutrality and potential pressure on Washington before elections.

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Girl Hangs Self With Book Strap

New York reports an 11 year old school girl found dead in a tenement cellar after being missing since yesterday. Police调查 indicate she was strangled with a brown rope strap following alleged assault. An uncle reported seeing a strange man while the girl walked home from school Thursday.

New York Unele Thay Yin Mann the Chao

Submarine Controversy Grips German Parliament

Berlin reports tangled declarations about submarine warfare as clerical factions in the Reichstag balance power. Centrist and cantorial groups clash over policy, while officials weigh political consequences for Chancellor and Von Hindenburg.

Berlin London Cantor Party Retchatag Cologne Volke Zoltuns Rakchatag Karl Hejferich

Dodgers Win Third Tilt On Home Grounds Today

Brooklyn notes a four to three victory over Boston Americans in game three of the world series. Coombs started for Brooklyn, gave way to a reliever in the sixth, Gardner hit a homer in the seventh, and Brooklyn leads Boston two games to one in the series.

Dodgers Brooklyn Clute Thryaklynites Ebbets Mlaid N.Y Brooklyn Nations Boston Americans Boston Yelloran Jack Coombs Borton Gardner Coombs Hooper Rehtield Janveinwy Janvrin Shorter Cutahin Hoblitzell Hovlitzell Kingtey Shorten Stengel Mowrey Myers Brooklyn Horn Striee Scribe Darbert Daubert Thoman May Stenzet Stenge Hied Danbert Wheat Tha Beaton Balline Bill Ball J Ted Crtahan Ja Cushaw Hobulnol Thomis Dandert Gall Lawik Lewla Myera Scott Jon Fly Olxon Olvon Miller Tina Thomas Suriie Thom Maya Mays Hooper Aingled Jane Grin Daubert Aingled Stankel Stenxel Alugied Daubert Xolny Wheatup Strika Lane Lewis Cutshaw Dalbert

Baseball Box Score Fragment From A Forgotten Game

Scrambled OCR fragment shows box score bits with base hits and runs for players including Kon, Hooper, Paubert, Hone, Gardner, Stengel, Wheat. Notes a Boston vs Brooklyn game score 20 to 9 and scattered pitching lines mentioning Foster, Pfeffer, Coombs, Myers, Taft and others. Details are incomplete but indicate a high scoring contest with multiple pitchers and fielding events.

Thres OlKon Hooper Paubert Gardner Stelen Stengel Miller Myers Taft Boston Brooklyn Mays Coombs Maya Foster Innis Pfeffer

Battle narrative unfolds innings by innings in tense contest

The report recounts a baseball battle with detailed play by play across innings. Hooper, Janvrin, Shorten, Hoblitzell and Mowrey are among featured players as teams exchange hits, sacrifices, and outs. The narrative captures defensive feats, base running, and key moments through multiple half-innings, ending with Olson's continued effort and a note that the fourth inning continues on Page 4.

Weather Forecast For Illinois And Iowa Regions

Fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Illinois region remains fair with continued cool tonight. Wednesday brings warmer conditions.

Jowa Ilainois

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