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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

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Austro German Troops Checked by Rumanians War Update

Rumanian forces push back Austro German invaders along the Transylvanian frontier. In the Trotun Valley Romanian detachments claim 600 prisoners and 32 cannons, with another group near Gologsa taking 200 prisoners and machine guns. Reports from London and Berlin describe ongoing offensives and strategic shifts across Volhynia, Transylvania, and Rostov fronts, amid claims of frontier integrity and contested advancing lines.

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Greek Church Faces Financial Crisis in War Torn Istanbul

Constantinople reports reveal a letter from Jerusalem’s Greek patriarch Das Manon dated August 31. The patriarch appeals for aid as the Greek church, strained by war, seeks relief from the Turkish government through a loan secured by Djomal Pasha, commander of the Fourth Turkish Army.

Droas Herlin Anyville Constantinople Rocelyad

Ranchmen Pursue Train Bandits After Express Robbery

Ranchmen from several counties, aided by a deputy, massed at dawn near Okla to pursue suspects in the Topolty Santa Maria express robbery. The train was halted, a guard killed, and much of the cargo destroyed by a blast. rumors claimed up to 10000 dollars taken. Pursuit followed as authorities checked wreckage and awaited a break in the case.

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Seek Change in Farm Loan Law

Updated text from Indianapolis reports a push for a simpler form of farm loan law to ease credit, aid car shortages, and secure marketing funds. Delegates urge Congress to support a federal farm loan overhaul while debates focus on pricing and distribution of farm products. Ralph W. Moe of Indiana comments. Dr P P Claxton to speak on farmer education as the congress closes Friday.

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Mine Blast Entombs Twelve at Jamiven Coal Mine

Twelve miners were entombed in Mine No 7 of the Jamiven Coal and Coke company at Warrackvilla near Fairmont after a coal dust explosion. The mine then caught fire and the ventilation system was damaged, hindering rescue efforts.

Fairmont Wig Jamiven Coal and Coke Company Warrackvilla Little Hone

Storm and quake terrorize south coast regions

A tropical hurricane and a strong earthquake battered Georgia Alabama Florida and nearby coasts. Chimneys toppled, ships driven ashore, vessels lost, homes damaged, and several lives claimed as the storm moved inland toward Kentucky and the Carolinas. Seven killed at Mobile and Memphis reports note widespread destruction and communication outages.

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Marines Landed at Athens Demand Parliament Buildings

A further detachment of French marines landed in Athens on Wednesday as the commander demanded the obedience of the parliament and university buildings. The dispatch notes the morning landing and calls attention to tensions in the city.

Athens Amoohntad Aitona Grecco London

Revision of Prayerbooks debated by Protestant Episcopal church

In St Louis on October 19, 642 clergymen and laymen discussed revisions to the prayerbooks seeking greater freedom of service. The committee considered proposals to replace dam nation with condemnation and to craft a simple service manual for parish use, amid debate on remarriage of divorced persons.

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Sharp submarine campaign planned on wider armed merchantmen

Berlin reports that Britain has ordered arming of all merchant ships and warns that Germany could widen its campaign. The notice notes possible strains on German American relations as the intensified effort unfolds.

Berlin London Dalayod Kiegs Zeitung Germany

Cunarder Struck Mine Off English Channel

The Cunarder Almunia sailing from New York to London hit a mine in the English Channel near Malmouth and sank after several hours. Officials say most of the crew and passengers were saved with 260 aboard, including 185 cabin passengers and 56 steerage. Built 1913, 620 feet long with 3,106 tons, the ship carried cargo and voyage supplies.

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Loss of Bremen Now Admitted By Germans

German officials in Washington concede the merchant ship Bremen is overdue after a month’s absence from Bremerhaven and acknowledge Berlin has no information on its fate. Reports say another German merchant submarine may reach an American port within a month while the Bremen’s fate remains uncertain as Allied wartime news continues to speculations and delays.

Caskoca Lal Washington, D. C Get Bremen Berminillar Tix Berlin Braman America Bremerhaven Iene Amartorn Germany United States Thorn Tima Offialala Whalington Thay Binco Tony Kin

War to Continue for Another Year in Europe

British soldiers and Germans alike anticipate a drawn out conflict beyond summer. Reported by Associated Press, the view is that German resources and Allied attrition will shape a protracted campaign into the next season and likely through another summer as winter halts movement.

Associated Progs Britt Front France London Prizonare Associated Press Autun Somme Tue Gurmeng

Iowa Soldiers to Vote At Election

Iowa troops on the Mexican border will be allowed to vote under a decision by Attorney General George Cosson. Governor Clarke-Wald said four commissioners, two Democrats and two Republicans, will go to the border to oversee the voting. Ballots will be printed in Des Moines and county tickets sent to the secretary of state. voting will cover national, state, and county candidates only.

Des Moines Iowa George Cosson Clarke Wald Department of Justice Secreary of Allen Sinte Dex Moines Ofmela Gard Adutint Siardanon Mallota Officara Conatabie Justice of the Peace

Lawmaker Seeks Full Delegation Addressing Davenport Meeting

Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Minot, visiting Davenport, urged a full Republican delegation to Congress this fall to back Richard Hughes in the coming election. He warned of postwar economic challenges and said the nation needs an administration promising solid prosperity.

Davenport Ecouutry Lawrence Y. Sherman Iminotx Dubuque Vughes Europe Democrae

Wilson greeted by large crowd in Chicago visit

President Wilson travels through Ohio and Indiana on a special train for a day of engagements in Chicago. Crowds line routes and stations as he meets supporters and spokes to address the Non-Partisan Women's League and the New Citizens' Alliance at the Union Stockyards pavilion before departing on the President's Special route.

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Fighting vigorous in Somme front battles reported

The war office said fighting on the Somme front continued from dawn to noon with attempts to breach German lines on the Le Kara Morval sector. German positions held or were recaptured after counterattacks while French forces near Biaches and La Maisonette made further progress last night.

Harlin Get London Add P Dexperata Ichbunk Sommen War Office le Kara Morval Parla Somme Biaches la Maisonetti

Snow Storm Sweeps Across Central U.S. State Weather Alert

The storm moves eastward across the Midwest causing rain and snow in Iowa Nebraska and parts of the Dakotas with colder temperatures. Forecasters warn of blizzard conditions in western regions, while farmers anticipate minimal crop damage beyond potential potato and pepper losses if snow arrives.

Chicago Omaha Neb South Dakota Tebraska Western Lawn Manx City Ind Middle West Norfolk Sioux Falla Freezlan Point Missouri Kansay City Weather Bureau Kanaax Wangan

Raid on 53 Blind Pigs in Moline Shocks City Officials

October 22 Moline Mayor Martin Wh. Carthon led a raid on 53 so called soft drink parlors in former saloon buildings. Police with warrants seized properties outside city hall and arrested proprietors after inspecting rooms and confiscating beer whisky and gin. About fifty five arrests followed with no inmates charged. Officials warned more actions would continue.

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