Rumanians Fall Back From Danube and Somme Gains
War brief notes front line shifts across Eastern and Western fronts. Romanian forces retreat along the Danube while Germans and Ottomans push across pontoon crossings. Russian Romanian actions near Transylvania show pressure on Teutonic forces. British advance northeast of Les Boeufs in the Somme as French gains persist.
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London
Dobrudja
Rumania
Somme
France
Cimnihites
Dobroudja
Danube
Salina
Transyvivatia
Tukowina
Tramsylvania
Fuamedania
Menue
Othe Jiup Valley
Othe Jiul Valley
Bucharest
Terlin
Kronstadt
Camparline
Les Boeufs
Somine
Mexican Ambassador Denies Author of Antiwar Statement
Prisco Arredondo, designate Mexican ambassador, repudiates a statement attacking U.S. aid to Villa and bandits. He says it was issued by a Mexican news bureau employee without embassy or Cabrera authorization. Washington accepts explanation and closes the incident.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Prisco Arredando
Iris Cabrera
Villa
Horder
Arredondo
State Department
Mexican News Bureau
Zmbassy
Cabrera
Invasion of British Isles Seen as Possible
London Field Marshal Viscount French told Derby volunteers that invasion of the British Isles is not mere supposition but a real possibility. He urged preparedness for this threat as commander in chief of the armies in the United Kingdom.
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British Isles
London
Viscount French
United Kingsdom
Derby
Prominent Railroad Financier Dies in Michigan
Chicago based Charles Wilcox Trotel a renowned financier in railway circles dies at Patie Creek Michigan from organic heart disease at age 61 He served as chairman of the board of directors of the Virginian Railroad and was widely known in finance and railroad circles.
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Chicago
Charles Wilcox Trotel Kiss
Finsmedal
Patie Creek
Mich
The
Virginian Railroad
North Carolina Cavalryman Killed in Camp Accident
Private Lee Furtle of Troop A North Carolina Cavalry was killed in his tent by an accidental pistol discharge while writing a letter. He enlisted at Mount Teleland, North Carolina.
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Paso
Texas
Lee Furtle
North Carolina Cavalry
Hoe
Mount Teland
N.C
M. E. Church South Not To Bargain Away Inheritances
Atlanta bishops of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church issue a statement on unity with other Methodists. They say they are not ready to bargain away the churchs great inheritances and memories for any consideration.
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M. E. Church South
Atlanta
Southern Methodist Mnpiscopal Church
Koerber Likely to Succeed as Austrian Premier
Vienna reports that Dr. von Koerber, then Austrian Hungarian finance minister, is expected to become premier after the death of Count Karl Stuerkh. He met the emperor and traveled to Budapest for talks with Count Tisza. If he accepts, Dr. von Spitzmueller may become finance minister.
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Vienna
London
von Koerber
Karl Stuergkh
Budapest
Count Tisza
von Spitzmueller
German torpedo squadron sinks English Channel steamers
German torpedo-boat squadron reports sinking or damaging at least 11 steamers and 2 3 destroyers in the English Channel near the Straits of Dover. Some crews saved, others captured. several ships damaged, Queen sunk south of Molkestone Boulogne. torpedo boats returned safely to German waters.
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Berlin
London
Kapdieh Channel
Molkestone
B Boulongue
Tere
Straits of Dover
Molkestone-Boutoete
English Channel
Michaeldsen
Moskeestone
Farnel
Force of 11,000 troops garrison Chihuahua City
Carranza official reports Chihuahua City is garrisoned by 11 000 troops. Five aeroplanes and two aviators are ready for actions against Villa. Bandits burned trains and damaged railroad bridges and tracks on the Mexican Central line near Artis. Villa's forces, about 4000 men, plan to attack Parral Jiminez Santa Rosa Torreon.
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Villa
Paso
Tesxas
Chihuahua City
Carranza
Ocitv
Mareotte
Chilchua City
Torreon Dringias
Mexican Central Railroad
Artis
Ataach Parral
Letters May Go By Air From New York To Chicago
The United States Army Navy and Post Office Departments back a proposed nonstop mail flight between Chicago and New York by Victor Carlstrom using a Curtiss biplane. The classes of allied departments will officially consider Carlstroms plan as an aerial pathfinder effort.
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New York
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
United States Army
Navy
Post Office
Victor Carlstorm
Army
Carlstrom
Army Aerial Corps
Liquor Advertisement Sales Lead to Fines in Jackson
Two Jackson news agents were fined 50 each for selling Chicago papers containing liquor ads. The fines were remitted after they promised to remove such advertisements before offering papers for sale.
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Jackson, Miss
Chicago
Lquor
Jude Hero
Villa getting arms from U S is claim
Atlantic City New Jersey reports that arms and ammunition have been smuggled into Mexico from the United States. Mexican representatives urge the United States government to curb the aid as Villa and other bandits operate across the border. The discussion occurred during the Mexican American Joint Commission’s month end conference.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Mexico
United States
Villa
Million Dollars Set for Winter Camps on the Border
The War Department allocated over one million dollars to build winter quarters for border troops. Southern department HQ was directed to begin immediately, with Cantonments planned for regular army troops and provisions for framing and flooring National Guard tents.
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San Antonio
Texas
War Department
Southern Department
National Guard
Villa Again 8 Manage Reported That Chihuahua City Has Fallen
Persistent reports of Chihuahua City falling to Villa forces circulated in San Antonio but were not confirmed by U S Army headquarters. Mexican Consul in El Paso said General Trevino denied evacuation plans and described rumors as malicious inventions. Skirmishing continued as 8000 reinforcements were reported en route to strengthen the garrison.
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San Antonio
Texas
Chihuahua City
Villa
Southern Department
United States Army
Funston
Trevino
Chihuahua
Mexico
Carros Ozuna
Francisco Villa
Maycotte
Torreon
Associated Press
Two Battleships Planned for Southern Yard Build
Navy bids open for four new battleships Colorado Maryland Washington West Virginia. Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. likely to build two, while the Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy Mass to build the other two. Prices rise but within government cost limits as no ships are expected to be built in house.
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Navy Department
Colorado
Maryland
Washington
West Virginia
Navy
Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
Pore Shipbuilding Company
Quincey
Mass
Department
New $300,000,000 British Loan Announced by Morgan Co
New York reports an official announcement from J P Morgan & Co that a $300,000,000 British loan arranged by American bankers will bear 5 1 2 percent interest. It is payable in two installments at end of three and five years.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Allies Dominate Raw Materials Weigh On U S Policy
Washington reports the Allied nations now control the world’s essential raw materials for American manufacturing. Officials cite a comprehensive summary of British trade policies and the Paris Economic Conference of the Entente Powers as sources of growing concern for the United States.
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Washington
French Smash German Line Near Verdun In Major Advance
French forces drove a four and one third mile penetration north and northeast of Verdun. Douaumont fell to the French with Thiaumont and Traudremont quarry positions seized. Over 3,600 prisoners and weaponry taken as French gains widened the central front. In Dobrudja, Rumania, German Bulgarian and Turkish units press Russians and Romanians retreating along the Black Sea to the Danube.
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London
Somme
France
Dobrudja
Romania
Verdun
Douaumont
Thiaumont
Traudremont
Talen
Bras
Loup
Damloup
Dobrudia
Rumania
Black Sea
Danube River
Santo Domingo General Slain and Americans Killed
In Santo Domingo an engagement between American troops and rebel forces results in the death of Gen. Ramon Batista and reports of American casualties including two captains and a wounded lieutenant. The clash occurred opposite Santo Domingo City as authorities reinforce to maintain order after the arrest attempt.
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U. S
Santo Domingo
Ramon Batista
William Low
Atwood
Morrison
Batasti
Wightinge
Ford puts women on same pay basis as men
Henry Ford announced after a conference with President Wilson that women workers at his Detroit plant and branch factories are now paid on equal terms with men. He said the move follows an inspiring talk with the President and reflects a forward movement for womankind.
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FORD
Long Branch
N. J
Ienry Yord
Wilson
Detroit
Mr. Wilson
Carranza Plans to Leave Mexico, Enemies Report
Washington reports charges from Mexican opponents that General Carranza plans to depart Mexico City for Queretaro as Mrs Carranza crosses the border into the United States with the wife of War Minister General Obregon, a key Carranza supporter.
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Carranza
Mexico
Washington
Mexico City
Queretaro
United States
General Obregon
Census figures show cotton ginned by Oct 18 1916 rise in Texas
The Census Bureau reports 7,291,733 bales ginned by October 18, up from 5,708,730 in 1915 and 7,619,747 in 1916. Round bales and Sea Island totals are noted, with state-by-state ginnings and last year's comparisons. Texas shows an uptick in production as part of the 1915 and 1916 results.
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Census Bureau
Texas
Washington
Sea Island
Rumanians Destroy Danube Bridge to Halt Teuton Advance
The Romanians blew up a major Danube bridge as they retreated from Techernagvoda to hinder the Teutonic Allies advancing from Dobrudja. Reports from Petrograd and Berlin differ on the current gains and losses across Transylvania Moldavia and the Danube sector as fighting continues with varying claims of success.
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London
Techernagvoda
Danube River
Dobrudja
Old
Rusainia
Petrograd
von Mackensen
Berlin
Transylvania
Terlin
Trotus
Paroituz
Sinaya
Campulung
Bucharest
Moldavia
Rumania
Uzul
Oituz
Neutrality breach by U S warships hinted by British
London reports in the House of Lords that American rescues of passengers from vessels sunk by the German U-53 off the American coast may breach neutrality. Lords Beresford and Sydenham voiced concerns, with others echoing in newspapers and among public figures. The issue was raised under requests for information from Foreign Secretary Grey on U S policy and potential British action.
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London
House of Lords
Baron Beresford
Baron Sydenham
Lord Beresford
Lord Sydenham
Grey
Paper shortage fear fades in Germany as publishers cut pages
Berlin reports the threatened paper famine is over. Manufacturers raised prices due to labor shortages and high wages since the war, prompting publishers to reduce pages to save costs. Government campaigns promote economical paper use.
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Berlin
Troops Stay Put as Villa Appears in Mexico
Washington officials keep border guards and General Pershing’s column in place after Villa’s movements near Chihuahua. Authorities fear Villa’s advance could allow him to gain control of northern Mexico, keeping the Mexican situation grave.
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Washington
Villistas
Chihuahua
General Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Kirven Re elected President of State Agricultural Society
J N Kirven was reelected unanimously to lead the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society for a third term. Langley and Sun filled vacancies on the executive committee from Seventh District. six other committee members retained. The society published a 830 page history and approved a $50 appropriation for clerical expenses.
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Columbia
J. N. Kirven
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
A. B. Langley
Ben St. Tayl
Os. J. Sun St. Matthews
Iniac
Langley
Anes
Kirst
Benjamin Melnnis
M. D
Charleston
R. B. Wateson
Ridge Spring
T. J. Kinard
John D. W. Watts
Laurens
B. H. Bowkin
Boykin
Son
Darlington
W. A. Clark
Barringer Heads Mayo Columbia Charleston Meeting
W St Barringer, once elected president of the South Carolina Mayors, heads Mayo Columbia. The next meeting will be in Charleston with time set by the executive committee. Mayor T T Hayde could not attend the second day and sent regrets and an invitation to future city events. Barringer’s acceptance was unanimous.
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Columbia
W. St. Barringes
South Carolina
Charleston
T. T. Hayde
Barringer
Architects In Sessle Columbia Session Formed
The South De sociation of Architects joins with the South Carolina American Institute of Architects to form a new chapter. RH D Sompayrac serves as president with D C Barbot of Char and N G Walker as secretary treasurer. A committee of officers includes A W Todd and George B LeFaya.
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Sessle Columbia
South
South Carolina
CIA American Institute
D. Sompayrac
D. C. Barbot
Char
N. G. Walker
Cers
A. W. Todd
Ahd
George B. LeFaya
Train Collision Fatality Near Ruffin
A distressing report from Ruffin near Walterboro describes an Atlantic Coast Line engine striking a 12 year old boy on the tracks. Rev J B Bell of Bethel notes the child emerged onto the rails and was fatally injured. A bystander attempted to save him but failed. The injured man lapsed several hours later.
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Charleston
Ruffin
Walterbor
Atlantic Coast Line
J. B. Bell
Bethel
Shuccia
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