German Reply on Arabic Displeased U S Demands Damages
Washington reports Germany refuses to disavow the sinking of the Arabic and to accept liability for American deaths. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discussed the note from Count von Bernstorff, with negotiations continuing and the threat of a diplomatic rupture if Germany again rejects U S claims. The dispute centers on responsible conduct by the German submarine commander and the amount of damages to be paid after liability is admitted.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Lansing
New York
Count von Bernstorff
White House
Ambbassador
Count Lee Bernstorff
United Sates
Miners Rescued After Six Day Coal Mine Rescue
Nine miners trapped by a roof fall in a coal mine tunnel on September 27 were rescued alive on October 3 after 200 workers battled through 200 feet of rock and timber. Physicians said all faced recovery with hope. The men huddled together to keep warm and were severely weakened after six days of entrapment.
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Oon
Wireless Telephone for Distance Achieved
Washington reports the first successful long distance wireless telephone communication was accomplished, marking a milestone in telecommunication history. The breakthrough demonstrated distant audio transmission without wires, showcasing potential for future rapid global communication.
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Washington
Maryland Judge Col Cunningham Dead at 63
Baltimore reports Col Albert B Cunningham 63 former editor and judge of the Baltimore tax appeal court died there He served in the Confederate army and was well known in local legal circles
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Maryland
Baltimore
Albert B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Italian Battleship Beredetto Brin Wrecked After Fire
The Italian battleship Beredetto Brin is badly wrecked but afloat after a violent explosion and recent fire. The Messagero notes rumors that a short circuit in an electrical wire caused the accident. Clearing the wreckage is active and guns are being removed, with preparations to lift the larger gun.
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Rome
Messagero
Bandit Chief De la Rosa Reported Killed in Ambush
Mission reports indicate Lays De la Rosa, Texas bandit chief, was fed into an ambush on the Texas side of the river and killed though identity confirmation was pending. Other Mexicans suspected as bandits were also killed in the clash near Mission.
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Brownsville
Texas
Lays de la Rosa
Mission
de la Rosa
Lars de la Rosa
Norias Ranch House
Robert L. Bullard
Lyford
Zapata
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Bonds Taken Rapidly for Anglo French Joint Bonds
Subscriptions nearing 365 million dollars toward a 500 million issue as of Oct 1. Banks expect the total to be subscribed within two days. Public sales opened Oct 1 priced at about 97 to 98 with 75 thousand dollars in transactions. Payments set in three installments: Oct 15, 23 percent. Nov 15, 25 percent. Dec 15, 40 percent.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Anglo-French Commission
Armenian Massacres Documented by Crane Committee
The Crane committee releases documentary evidence of atrocities by Turks against Armenians. Sources confirm acts of killing and abuse, though many names and towns are withheld for safety, with quotations drawn from 24 sources detailing murders and violations.
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New York
Charles BR. Crane
Cleveland H. Dodge
Paris Airmen to Guard London in Zeppelin Defense
Nearly a dozen French aviators have arrived in England to assist British forces in fending off Zeppelins. The Paris air patrol has shown remarkable effectiveness and Paris remains largely immune to air attacks, with eight French pilots flying over the city.
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Paris
London
England
Miers
Ultimatum to Bulgaria Ordered Departure of Russian Minister
The semiofficial news agency reports the Russian minister in Sofia is ordered to leave within 24 hours if Bulgaria does not sever ties with Germany and Austria. It cites King Ferdinand's government aligning with Germany and Vienna, and warns that Bulgaria hosting German and Austrian officers signals fratricidal aggression against Serbia and Russia.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Petrograd
Austria
Germany
Ministry of War
Servia
Radoslaveff
Bugcarian
Russia
Allies Press In Champagne Near Vimy Heights
In Champagne the French advance against the German second line while aiming to breach German communications. The French push east of Coucher toward the Vimy heights, and the British secure the Lens La Bassee road amid repelled German counter-attacks. The 16 mile front has the French within two miles of a critical railway used to move troops and supplies.
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London
Champagne
Coucher
Vimy
Lens-La Bassee
Usul
Four School Children Killed Lancaster Pa
Four Lancaster area children are killed in a sudden incident near East Myzell. The deceased include 50 year old E Myzell and a second adult, with authorities investigating the crash.
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Lancaster
E. My Zell
War enters Servia frontier amid Balkan alliance shifts
Berlin reports British and French troops landed at Port Kathrin near Saloni ki Greece for service in Servia. An Austro German force of 300000 begins attack plans toward Orsova. Bulgaria expected to join on October 15 with a Servia strike. Del Casse reaffirms Allied support while Greece grows war minded amid Balkan turmoil.
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London
Servia
Port Kathrin
Saloniki
Greece
Berlin
Servian
Orsova
Athens
Bulgaria
Sofia
Paris
Viviani
M. del Casse
Balkan
del Casse
Finance
Radoslavoff
Greeks Mobilize and Vote for War Support in Athens
The Greek Parliament approved general mobilization and authorized a 150 million drachma loan to fund war efforts. A relief bill for soldiers' families passed as martial law was imposed around the Parliament building. Premier Venizelos addressed the chamber amid applause, stating Greece's mobilization responds to Bulgaria. Evolving fronts show 500,000 Austro German troops near Serbia and Bulgarians moving toward the front.
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Athens
Venizelos
Greece
Bulgaria
Servian
Orsova
Servia
Explosion at Dupont Powder Plant Kills One Injures Nine
In Pompton Lake New Jersey a mysterious blast at the metal ls cap works of the Dupont Powder Company wounded and killed workers. The explosion follows a prior blast on Sept 29 at the same plant which killed four. About 1500 employees face shock and some intend to resign.
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Paterson
N. J
Metalls Cap
Dupont Powder Company
Pompton Lake
Recall of Von Papen Dominates Diplomatic News
Washington sides with calls to withdraw Captain Von Papen the German military attache as US officials indicate a recall request. Papers belonging to James F. J. Archibald the American correspondent in the Dumba case are now before the State Department highlighting breaches of diplomatic proprieties by Von Papen.
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von Papen
Washington
United States
James F. J. Archibald
Dumba
German Western Armies Poised After Setback Dispatches
Three Amsterdam dispatches report a recent setback to German western forces by French and British units. The messages suggest a new German field army in the western theater may form soon to counter Allied advances.
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Amsterdam
Governor Pardons Four From State Convict Farm
Four convicts two white and two colored are pardoned by Governor Brewer. J. B. Webber and Arthur Palmer white. Percy White and William Bankhead African American. Other items note minor storm damage around Jackson and planned fire prevention day. State educational chief W H Smith heads east for meetings on county model school plans.
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Brewer
J. B. Webber
Harrison County
Arthur Palmer
Simpson County
Percy White
Neshod
William Bankhead
Lauderdale County
Rescue Work Begins After Storm Strikes Natchez- area
scattered report details rescue efforts across Mississippi towns as storm disruptions hit shipping and transport. references include Natchez and Amite county with mentions of local officials, a deputy sheriff, and a fatality from jumping. reports also note a train track washout near Freriere Louisiana and a prisoner involved in whisky selling charges.
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Amite County
J. B
Mississippi Valley
Gloster
J Laenee NA Teper
Prin Leask
Cole's
Mie
Aceet Tores
Lusk
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