Greeks Seek US Protection Against Allies Protest Landing
Demonstrators in Athens accuse Entente powers of pressing Greece and march to the American legation to seek U.S. protection from French marines landing. Delegations urge sympathy and action, while Greece considers recruiting Greeks in America and negotiations with the United States for freedom of action.
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U.S
Dreas
Wito
Athens
Lemidon
Entente
Prosceanfonsa
Henry Clay
Greece
Daniel Webster
Associated Prova Loyeed
Athena
London
Washington
Percmit
Kivon Wa
Austria
United States
Exchange Telegraph Company
America
Voung
Willy
U. S
Maypt
Cyprus
Condon
Zappolon
King's Palace
Atreots
Stadium Street
Wisit American Legation
Allies Within Rights Skepticism Over Mail Interception
The Manchester Guardian notes that the entente allies act within legal rights to examine inward mails from the United States but expresses strong skepticism about the military value of such interference. The commentary comes from London on October 18.
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Associated Rosa
London
Manchester Guardian
United States
Rumarian Troops Attack in Carpathian Front
Rumanian forces resume offensive in the Prodeal region southwest of Kronstadt driving back Transylvanian units. German and Bavarian troops report heavy artillery actions along the Carpathians with counterattacks and prisoners taken near Herbutov. Minor engagements noted elsewhere as fronts show varied activity. Open liner service to South America begins from Philadelphia with inaugural voyage of Steamship Carolina to Rio Janeiro.
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Bucharest
London
Kronstadt
Transylvania
Carpathians
Berlin
Narayuvka River
Herbutov
Gailela
Saya
Sofia
Bulgarian War Office
Presba Lake
Corna
Gradeshnitna
Tarnova
Moglonica
Vardar
Danube
Dobrudja
Kujua Manut
Enlgea
Philadelphia
Batween Thin
South America
Carolina
Municipal Piot
Rio Janefro
Norway Replies on Submarine Passage in Neutral Waters
Norway informs the entente powers that it will not prohibit passage or residence of belligerent submarines in its waters beyond the royal decree of October thirteen. It reserves the right to bar war submarines and merchant subs from Norwegian waters while permitting emergency transit. The note cites Hague Treaty principles and compares Norway’s stance to the United States amid wartime neutrality.
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London
Router
Christiania
Norway
Antente
Balligerent
Neutrala Husrorling
United States
McDaniel Faces Murder Trial as Jury Seated
In St Joseph Missouri Oscar D McDaniel prosecuting attorney of Buchanan county stood ready for jury selection in his murder trial over the death of his wife Harriet Moss McDaniel. Prosecutor Bart L Lockwood to prove she was clubbed to death July 14 amid domestic trouble while the defense claims he was absent, summoned by a decoy call. A special venire had been summoned for today.
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Associated Prova
St. Josaph
Oscar D. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Tria
Criminal Court
McDaniel
Bart L. Lockwood
Harriet Moss McDaniel
United States Stance Puts Off England Protest Irony
Washington reports that the U S will not issue statements on the U boat raids or submarine situation. Viscount Grey says Britain awaits explanations from the United States while London notes stir over belligerent actions off the American coast and calls for accountability.
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Department
New England
England
London
Viscount Grey
House of Lordn
United States
Liverpool Post
Washington
Baron Charles Beresford
Hart Gray
Prograns
Slacker Militia Held for Federal Service Ruling
Boston October 18 The United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that members of the state militia were in service for federal military purposes despite not taking the oath under the National Defense Act last June. The decision reverses no recent federal district court order and affects similar cases in other states as the law is applied. Ottumwa Oct 18 A five year old, son of State Senator C W Whitmore, narrowly escaped death when he fell between the wheels of a large drag truck after running into the street following his dog. He suffered no internal injuries or broken bones.
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Boston
Mass
United States Circuit Court of Appoala
Federal District Court
Roy Eecapes
Ottumwa
Iin
H.whitmore
C. W. Whitmore
Eer
Tobacco Shipments Seized by Britain Threaten Losses
London reports large U S tobacco consignments bound for Dutch and Scandinavian ports are held under a British claim that payment proof was not provided before August. American shippers abroad relied on a prior understanding, while Washington warns the move could trigger heavy industry losses without a change. The State Department seeks a satisfactory clarification to protect American interests.
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London
United States
Europe
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Aerial Raid On England Reports Massive Destruction
Berlin reports the Zeppelin attack on September 3 caused heavy damage across London and surrounding areas. Regent Street suffered extensive ruin with over 100 buildings damaged and millions in losses. Ammonition factories, rail facilities, ships and depots in Liverpool Hull Leads Portsmouth were struck with high casualties and disruption.
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Berlin
le Sayville
Leve Witnonies
England
Overseas News
Bayy
Regent Street
London
Liverpool
Thames
Hull
Leads
Portsmouth
Irish question revived in House of Commons motion by Redmond
London Oct 18 The Irish question rose again in the House of Commons with John Redmond introducing a motion criticizing Ireland s governance and linking it to recent turmoil and the empire s stance in Europe The debate touched on conscription later as John Rawlinson proposed limiting domestic controversy to present wartime unity.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Ireland
Europe
Mr. Redmond
John Rawlinson
Redmond
United Kingdom
War's Effect on Railways Discussed at Meeting
Washington on October 18. The Society of Railway Financial Officers held its annual meeting to study war time impact on railroad finances in the coming years and to address financial preparedness for future national emergencies.
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Adx Eociated
Washington, D. C
Society’ of
Attacks Fail Along Somme in Heavy Fighting
German assaults on French positions in Sailly Saillivel failed after heavy fighting as French forces held lines. Near Borny En Santerre Germans briefly gained a foothold in a first line trench but were driven out. British and French attacks near Thiepval Courcelette and Bouchavesnes were repulsed. Rain and bombardment slowed combat but British progress occurred between the Albert Bapaume road and LexBoats with prisoners taken.
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Associated Drewn
Parle
Sailly-Saillivel
Santme
War Office
Borny-En-Santerre
Berlin
Morval
Rancourt
Somme
Officelal
Thiepval
Courcelette
Bouchavesnes
Eaucourt L'Abvaye
Adda
London
Xayn
France
Albert-Bapaume Road
Arizona the new dreadnought joins Atlantic fleet
The Arizona joins the Atlantic battle line with sister ship Pennsylvania, replacing the older Kansas Vermont and New Hampshire. Arizona’s twelve 14 inch guns outgun the trio by about six thousand pounds per broadside, delivering a ten ton broadside to about twenty miles. Connecticut remains as pre dreadnought and will enter reserve as the fleet reshapes into all dreadnought divisions. Idaho and Mississippi set to commission next year, bringing nineteen dreadnoughts in four active divisions.
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New York
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Kansas
New Hampshire
Vermont
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Hurricane Force Gale Strikes Mobile Area
A tropical disturbance drove fierce winds along the Gulf coast today with Mobile at 52 mph and fort Morgan reporting 90 to 98 mph gusts. Widespread outages cut communications from Mobile to New Orleans as cotton prices surged on the rumor of the storm's impact, with July futuresnear new highs.
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Preas
Mobile
Ala
Gulf Coast
Twelve Mile Island
Fort Morgan
New Orleans
Mobile Bay
Postal Telegraph Company
Conference Attended at Reformed Church in Columbus Junction
The Church Work Conference at the Reformed church in Columbus Junction on Monday and Tuesday evenings drew a well attended gathering. Rev. C. Casselman led the event with Rev. J.C. Homing of St. Joseph Mo. and Rev. D. H. Pouse of Denver as speakers on Winning the World for Christ and personal church member involvement.
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Columbus Junction
Reformed Church
C. Casselman
J.C. Homing
St. Joseph
Minsions
D. H. Pouse
Denver
Applke
Grandview Girl Injured In Auto Collision
Misa Maude Keever of Grandview Indiana was injured when her car was struck by a speeding automobile while crossing a bridge. The vehicle was demolished and the fleeing driver’s identity remains unknown. Keever suffered bruises on her left side.
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Journal
Grandview
Misa Maude Keever
Misa Keever
Weather forecast for Iowa and Minnesota
Oct 18 forecast notes unsettled weather with probable rain in Iowa and Minnesota. Warmth expected in eastern areas and cooler air in the west. Tonight and Thursday show rain to varying degrees with decreasing winds from east to northeast and a general cooling trend.
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Chicago
Iowa
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