28 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
1
United States Steel declares a quarterly dividend of two per cent annualized, down from five per cent, with a first half of one half of one per cent for common stock. Gary cites current business conditions and near term prospects as reasons. quarter earnings show a $11,082,022 net income and a $89,479 surplus for the quarter.
An Atlee Virginia farmer and truckman endorses Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as a remedy for weak blood and run-down health saying it lifted his energy and sleep. The ad urges readers to try a bottle and promises money back if unsatisfied, crediting J A Williamson as the local druggist.
The report states an agent paid by General Pablo Gonzales attempted to kill General Francisco Villa in El Paso. The would be assassin Francisco J. Muglia was executed after confession. two Americans, Edward P. Baker and a man named Freustein, were executed in Parral for aiding Villa. The Villa garrison is dispersed after a Friday night battle ending Saturday. Mexican priests report a third revolution. Arts Appeal urges soldiers to rally to protect church property.
London reports a new rebellion in South Africa led by Generals DeWet and Berers in the Orange Free State and Western Transvaal. Dispatches describe British pressure near Kakamas on Oct 24 as Maritz's force held briefly before retreating, and Varler defeated at Kasamoz with Marz wounded and fleeing to German lines.
Joseph Kalans of Peru Indiana says belching sour stomach and headaches resolved by Chamberlains Tablets. She writes of improved digestion and regularity and urges others to try them. Sold by all dealers.
The king of Saxony presents the Kaiser with the honorary Iron Cross. In gratitude, Emperor William awards the Saxon king the Order of the Iron Cross first and second class. The exchange underscores high ceremonial honors between German rulers.
In Sarajevo a court mar t found twenty four men guilty of high treason for conspiring to assassinate Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie. The June 28 murder sparked the war. Leaders Nedeljko Cabrinovic and Trifko Grabez confessed that pistols and bombs were supplied from Belgrade by Captain Tankosic of the Servian army.
London Oct 28 Major General Sam Hughes Canadian defense minister said Americans will not be stopped from joining Canadian volunteers He claimed Canada could arm 300000 men and about 200000 Americans had moved to Canada hoping to enlist Washington Oct 28 President Wilson said no plan for an extra congressional session after the election noting prior talk over cotton relief legislation.
The torpedo boat Jouett suffered severe damage with a torn propeller and battered superstructure after a fierce storm and limped to the Portsmouth navy yard for repairs. Officials say it will be weeks before she can sail again. The Paulding grounding near Lynn Waten roads was noted, and Panther paused to assist.
Allied reports show Thourout captured, seven German crossings at Veer Canal repulsed, and Belgian British lines strengthened near Nieuport and Dixmude. French push into German territory continues with heavy fighting around Nancy and Toul as German gains stall.
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