German U Boat Nearing New York Harbor
Reports from London and New York state a German submarine about 200 miles east of New York with unconfirmed location data. Admiral Mayo ordered a survey of New England waters to investigate belligerent ships and any violations of American neutrality, as navy destroyers and cruisers deploy from Newport and along the coast.
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London
Mans
LRA
New York
Bove
Manchester
England
Koutag Wat
Maunchester
Sumpore
aLonMor
Nantucket
Mibmlarine
Teroizn
Linderooa
Miuasinn Dtenmahtp —Hosporus
Huelva
Spain
Bowrd
Odt Air
Capain
Yoxsel
Cape Sable Wenonday
Nesparun
Geman Sbmarine
Hivahlp
Musas Ehusatte Bay
Washington
Ademiral Mayo
Navy Department
Ongland Court
Beheaded Boy of Missing Found Near Dump Pile
The beheaded body of three year old Alonso Magare dan was found near a trash dump by his home after he had been missing since October 4. A. G. Magallan, the victim’s guardian, had offered a reward of 6 12,000 for the child’s return. The father claimed the boy was murdered by members of an Armenian color after a quarrel.
U.S. Destroyers To Patrol Atlantic Waters
Navy announces a naval patrol by destroyers in the Atlantic to enforce neutrality amid German submarine activity. Reports say destroyers from Newport News and New York operate along the coast, with later confirmation that patrols may be extended from Bar Harbor to New York.
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Brean Lonnail
Hoxton
Maia
Hipre
Omer
New York
Galveston
Gulcod
Navy
North Atlantic
Austin M. Knight
Narraganxott Gay
United States
Nantucket
Hugo
Bar Harbor
Rockland
Maine
Adrhatic Satla
Albert Gleaves
Notttle
Newport
St. 1
Kea
Wuiverpool
Nantuchkel
Navy Department
Seitxuto
Tolefunken
National Electric Signalling Company
Brooklyn
Josa
Sun
Vestat
Bureau of Immigration
Hunt
Madras
Jntied Stars
Biarray
New York Harbor
Storrett
New York Darpar
Neeragansett Bay
Pha
Birmenghan
Albert Gleave
Birmingham
Forty Aeroplanes Raid German Works in October Night
Paris reports Forty Allied aircraft dropped four tons of explosives on the Mauser Works at Oberndorf in Germany during a night raid. Six German fighters defending the works were shot down. Berlin later announced that an allied squadron attempted a pass over southern Germany and was forced back. Five people were killed and 26 wounded by bombs, with light material damage and no military facilities harmed.
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Paris
Mauser
Onendart
Germany
Neckar Tyor
War Office
Berg Dowo Fiers
Berlin
London
Ning
Statos
Allied Drive A'ong Somme is Crushed
Berlin reports an Allied attempt to break German lines near Sailly failed with several artillery losses and continued combat northwest of Sailly. On the Somme front intense fighting persisted from Morval to Chaulnes with casualties and a report of 160 German prisoners taken.
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Allied
Ong
Somme
Berlin
Landon
Del
Somme Tromt
Ibreak
Ines
War Office
Sailly
Cepulye
Sanu
Parla
Plans to train National Guard aviators at North Island
The War Department outlined plans to spend 76 000 dollars appropriated by Congress to train National Guard officers at the North Island military aerodrome. A adjutant general will select the top officer and a second in command. About 100 guardsmen and 287 reserve aviators plus 2 000 aviation mechanics are to be trained.
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Associated Prain
Wirat
San Diego
Cal
Plana
Congresa
Officara
National Guard
North Island
War Department
anch ktato+ly
Yeserva
Koro Anandron
M Min
Cobome
Thesa
Desertion Charges After Guard Regiment Raid
A fragment notes desertion charges pending after a raid on a guard regiment near Oct 13. Five dozen members reportedly dissatisfied for staying at a camp here while other mine defense groups were sent to the border. Officers: raid conducted. details unclear.
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Jackoon
Guardamon
Change in Mail Handling Aims to Satisfy U S Protest
The article reports reforms in mail handling amid U S protests over Allied interference with American mail. It notes brief Allied assurances, U S retorts, and ongoing exchanges regarding ship inspections and the right to search for information on contraband.
Three Killed in Bayonne Rioting
Bayonne New Jersey October 13 authorities report three killed in two days of rioting by 5000 Conambln Hook plant strikers. Police used force to disperse demonstrations and expect further clashes as more injuries and property damage are tallied. An unidentified man’s body with a head wound was found. cause of killing unclear as calm returns in early hours.
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Bayonne
N. J
Con
Ambln Hook
Medical Burglar Impersonator Crashes Diamonds Heists
Chicago police probe a confessed medical burglar known as Prochowski who impersonated a physician to drug victims and steal diamonds and jewelry. He was arrested with $1,000 in diamonds on him and over $10,000 in jewelry found in his rooming house trunk. Police say he used soporific drugs to subdue victims during break-ins.
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Chicago
Adam
Prochowski
Jowelry
Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday
Forecast calls for fair skies tonight but colder in central portions. Saturday looks fair with a rise in temperature across the region.
Rumanians Plead With Allies On War Aims
In a Times interview, King Ferdinand of Romania appeals to allied powers not to let Romania’s fate mirror Belgium’s or Serbia’s. He asserts Romania’s entry was for national principle, not expediency, and argues Germany’s conquest harms European interests while Romania seeks to protect itself with allied support.
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Prean
London
Mir
the Times
Ruemanix
Sanbia
Bolxium
Ietag
Courao
Rumania
Holmium
Serbia
Perdinand
Romania
Agni Germany
Theis
Germany
Jprogrega
Rumania Dorn
Strugelo
Prominea
Ahso
German prize law eyed in U boat sinking claim
A London briefing reports Germany instructed submarine commanders to sink neutrals, with potential indemnity if sinking violated prize law. Rotterdam sources say the Bloomeradijk captain was warned he would sink any ship bound for an English port, touching off questions of legality in the New England coast incident.
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London
Tio
P. A
Pbke Duteh
Sovernimnent
Germin Legos
Bloomeradijk
Geremany
Rotterdam
Holland-Americaan
Hne
Bloomersdijk
New England
Hubmauring
Bloomeradiik
Loss of Wallet Sparks Police Report and Bankruptcy Filing
Chicago October reports an investigator noting a wallet with 1640 dollars and diamonds valued at 1600, while New York creditors file an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Max Bloom, a Chicago gem dealer. The notices reflect a dual-sized loss and legal actions amid the day’s events.
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Polleo
Soriowsly
Chicago
Greece Stripped of Naval Force in Allied Action
Reports from Athens describe Greek naval crews leaving ships amid an allied run down of vessels. Admirals and officers removed gear and personal belongings as battleships focused on nearby cruisers, while the king and officers took keepsakes. The scene included officers departing with portraits as ships were towed to a neutral anchorage.
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Moncton
Ronter
Athens
Voraels
Fagy
Iostia
Alde de
Pitix
Hughes would have acted to deter Lusitania sinking
In Loutaville Kentucky on October 18, Charles Hughes stated he would have forced a prompt, unequivocal display of U S resolve. He said the State Department would be equipped to command world respect from day one and that America would not tolerate continued friendly relations after such acts, ensuring protection of citizens and property.
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Loutaville
Charles BE. Hughes
Hughes
Tle
Tn Answay
State Department
Rentlemian
Artilud
Moni¢oux
Notley
Germans On Offensive In Russia And Other War News
German forces launched an attack along the Shari River in Russia north of the Pink Marshes and briefly held a trench before being repulsed. Romanian efforts to halt Austro German advances in Transylvania failed and were pushed back. British advances east of the Struma River were reported, with rail links around the Seres Domirliisani area being strongly held by Bulgarians. Italian reports say Austrians resisted and fought, with Romanian and Serb actions noted and Romanian forces expelled from parts of Transylvania.
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Petrograd
London
Shari
Rusia
Pinnk
War Office
Vienna
Transylvania
Vor ‘Valkenhayn
Rumania
Vulcan Pauw
Kronxtadt
Ong
Georgoty
Maroy
Ibrekyon
Saloniki
Greece
Struma River
Grek Incedonia
Headquarera
Cara
Seren Silenticino
ViniDaondon
Ort
Tralagy Ara
Torday
Mintinna Gabved
Oppnechinvalla
Tries
Novavas
Vippnega
Gronth
Novavad
Tlatland
Pasubje
Coamagon
Rolte Ridge
Sofia
Thuradity
Cerna
Enat
Vardar
Adda
Boxorodica
Struma
Berlin
Translyvania
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N. Y. Harbor
Admiral Mayo
U.S
Adriatic Sails
Sip Fileven
Lanve Newport
DESIR
France
Washington, D. C
Dot
Aed
Revere Mons
Paren
Thndr
Mritigh Porta
Miamorandum
WM. D
Belgium
Duh
Gaveray
Telzo Lin
UGS
Phipr
Lowa Billie
MR. Hughes
Lusitania
Russia
Drursuere
Clain
Bulletin
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