French and Romanians Hit German Line in Somme Attacks
Violent fighting yields several gains with French taking three trenches near Somme positions. British forces push along a 41,000 yard front, capturing Hille near Warlencourt as Verdun and the Flanders fronts see continued trench action.
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Somme
Teutons
Hille
Warlencourt
Table Isur
Mountul
Yaturutwnia
Mronetadl
Hermannstadt
Terion
Rothenthurm
Rothenthurn
Prahova
Ooothe
Aeen Pee
Kovel
Volhynia
Lemberg
Galiiea
Erin
Ravuvks
Waliex
Petrograd
Ius- Plate
Stak
Hedono Regron
Kiselin
Volyhnia
Linnicadolna
Galieia
Shea
Bailly
Gueudecourt Mort Vaux
Verdun
Ben
Othe C
Homeward Dash by Submarine Plans Stir War Talk
Stevedores load cargoes of crude rubber and nickel as a submarine threat looms. Reports describe harbor activity and a government base under strict conditions as crews prepare for expedited operations.
City Wharf Battle Leaves Many Dead and Wounded
At Freret Wash a mob clash at the city wharf between 250 members of the Industrial Workers of the World who came from Seattle aboard the steamer Verona and a sheriff led posse of 19 men left five dead and about 40 wounded. Sheriff Dean McRae is among the severely injured. In another report Carranza garrison at Parral in Chihuahua has abandoned, with Americans in the region hard to learn details.
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Carranza
Paso
Parral
Caraanza
Luis Herrera
Ovea
Chihuahua City
Collision sinks steamers Retriever and Connemara
In the ship collision near land two vessels the Retriever and Connemara foundered with 92 lives lost. Only two people aboard were saved from the two ships. The Retriever carried 128 crew and passengers with 39 saved. the Connemara also suffered heavy losses as rescue efforts continue amid breaking seas.
Villa Kill o American Doctor Refugee Says
Chihuahua City reports an American physician Dr Isher living in Santa Rosalia was killed by Villa bandits led by General Fiandelfo Urthe. A Mexican refugee who fled Santa Rosalia confirms the killing and notes the town’s capture by Villa forces. General Uribe reportedly executed several Chinese and Arabs.
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Qhihuahua City
Fl Paso
Isher
Santa Rosalia
Villa
Genfiandelfo Urthe
Dr. Isher
Gen. Uribe
Submarine U-57 to Act as Convoy for Deutschland
Reports say the German U-57 submarine will escort the Deutschland home after sinking five vessels off New Zealand. Captain Koenig plans a likely homeward dash within days, while authorities guard details of the voyage and a citizens committee prepares a gold watch gift for Koenig and a complimentary banquet for the crew.
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Deutschland
New London
Coun
Cerin
Lisborshipe
Ube
Whch
New Baueland
Anderson Freipliter
Garminayay
Ocygptatn
Denteeh Bunds
Powoild
Toonever
Koen
Cape Cod
Citizens’ Committee
Koenig
Aviator Carlstrom Reaches New York Safely With Mail Run
Victor Carlstrom flew from Chicago to New York delivering a U S mail pouch in a New York Times mail carrying. He landed at Governor's Island after stops at Harrisburg and Hammondsport. He set a new record by flying 316 miles at an average speed of 137 mph on his westward leg.
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New York
Victor Carlstrom
Chicago
New York Times
Governor's Island
Isrie
Hammondsport
Hamondsport
Carlatrom
Print Paper Demand Projected for 1017 in North Carolina
Commissioner M L Shipman estimates 4000 tons of print paper will be used daily in North Carolina in 1017. The report notes rising prices and a total estimated publishing cost around 321000 dollars for newspapers based on current rates and consumption.
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Raleigh, N. GC
M. L. Shipman
North Carolina
Deutschland Arrives Quiet Yet Thrilling Voyage
New London reports the German submarine Deutschland returning from a voyage to the American coast. Captain Koenig describes a quiet trip amid a supposed blockade and hints at plans to sail again within the year.
Conflict Over Marina Sinking Tests German Pledges
The Marina disaster caused by a German submarine sparks debate over potential breaches of U S pledges. Authorities seek full facts from American German and British accounts to determine responsibility amid American casualties.
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Germany
U. S. Washington
Marina
United States
Great Britain
Officials surprised as Mexican American Commission cancels Washington meeting
Officials were surprised when informed that the Mexican American Commission revoked its decision to choose Washington as the meeting place. Arrangements had been made to host the commissioners and the Bureau of Pan American Republic was selected as the venue. Failure to agree on border issues discouraged state department officials.
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Washington
Mexican American Commission
Bureau of Pan-American Republica
State Department
Open House and Jubilation as Virginia Goes Dry
The October 1 closing of the liquor trade in Virginia sparked church bells tolling midnight and open house at clubs and hotels. Saloons shut, free drinks dispensed in some places, and police kept order as thousands celebrated or queued for final liquor purchases. Prohibition commissioner Jo Sidney Peters noted the Supreme Court ruling allowing bans on importation, widening Virginia’s dry reach and ending many saloons in cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke.
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Jo Sidney Peters
Supreme Court
Virginia
Conference on Prices of Necessities Opens in Louisville
Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord holds informal talks in Louisville with Eastern Southern and Western railroad representatives state railroad commissioners and shippers about coal and other essential prices. He says the conference was arranged after many complaints about shippers being unable to obtain rail cars to transport commodities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
McChord
Louisville
Eastern
Southern
U-53 Returns Safely to German Port
The German submarine U-53 under Lieut. Capt. Hans Rose arrived at Newport Rhode Island from Wilhelmshaven on October 7 and left after three hours. The following day U-52 sank five ships off the American coast.
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Berlin
Hans Rose
Newport
R. I
Wilhelmhaven
Villa bandits capture troop train reported near Santa Rosalia
An unconfirmed report from Chihuahua City states Villa bandits captured a troop train carrying Fortunata Maycotte and his command in the Nachina bay pass south of Chihuahua City. General Maycotte was attempting to intercept near Santa Rosalia. Villa forces used artillery seized from General Ozuna.
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Kh] Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Fortunata Maycotte
Carranza
Nachina Bay Pass
Maycotte
Villa
Santa Rosalia
Ozuna
District Labor, Crop Outlook, and Industry Brightens Across Regions
Districts report mixed farming results with cotton yields up to 60 percent in some counties as prices above 16 to 18 cents a pound lift bale values above 100 dollars including seed. Nationwide, autumn and winter trade show strong retail and wholesale activity with labor conditions stable despite disturbances and factories awaiting materials.
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Ington
Federal Reserve
Peteral
Mien
Podletal Srestey
South Carolina
Divine
Richmond
Atlanta
Boston
York
Belne
Americans in Danger as Villa Troops Take Parral
A chaotic dispatch from Chihuahua reports Villa forces captured Parral with nine American miners believed stranded there. U.S. agents and Washington are awaiting Mexican confirmations as concerns grow over American lives and safety in the Parral mining district.
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VILLA
Parral
Bandits seize Mexican train near Laguna station
Government and mining authorities report 200 bandits under Jose Ynez Salazar halted a Mexican Central passenger train at Laguna station. All passengers, including women, were forced to disrobe and their clothes were taken as they fled. Salazar commands about 2,000 men guarding the Mexican Northwestern.
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Paso
Tex
Juarez
Laguna Station
Jose Ynez Salazar
Laguna
British Recapture Dutch Steamer Oldambt After Prize Crew
The Dutch steamer Oldambt, seized by a German submarine with a prize crew aboard, was recaptured by a British destroyer near the Hook of Holland. The prize crew reportedly fired two bombs to destroy the ship, but the Oldambt capsized with cargo lost as it reached the Hook of Holland.
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Amstrdam
London
Hook of Holland
Hetvolk
Handelshlad
Charming correspondent describes social topics and a talkative man
A witty female correspondent notes being a “young old maid” and shares excerpts from her letter. She describes conversations on socialism from 8:30 to 9:30 and a debate about Emmanuel movement and psycho therapeutic ideas.
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Tole Dso
Bernard Shaw
Chesterton
Ton
Emmanuel
Progressive City Festures Toy Rivalry Over Merchants
A Kansas City Star snippet describes a heated contest between two merchant groups in a lively city dispute. Partners claim Which side, Sores & Rawbuck or Ward Montgomery Mont, will sell the most goods this year. A prize catalog on tadin paper will be awarded to the winning side amid strong partisan zeal.
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Crimds
Ant
Kansas City Star
No, We Face Hidden Forces Behind the Vault
In a tense exchange characters discuss sinister influences shaping events. A plan is teased to target the person higher up, raising questions about the true power behind the scheme. The confrontation hints at deeper intrigue and a pursuit of accountability.
Wife’s Mission Drives Humorous Film Hero Claim
A witty quip argues men falter without wives to guide them while noting cinema portrays easy heroics on screen. The line suggests household leadership contrasts with on screen bravado.
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Yeti
Trenehes
Putteedsarlencourt
Idun
Vaux
Dan Ip
Wigzdu
Vietor
Cursan
Jamianeid
Sailley
Gue
Oecourt
Ting
Oenig
Evedores
Paul
Jjeutselbid
Cep
Ehavie
Subimmiehie
Dectater
Uteshbaned
W. W
Weamers
Villa Killo
Steter
New England
Olbeius
Mastern Forwarding Company
Deutechhind
Negra Htevederes
U. S
N. Y
Conn
Paul Koentg
Mairing
Baltimore
Nantucket
Wei
Midwest
Mars
Koenke
Colum
Old Dominion
THING
Tion
Jetsonville
New Orleans
Norfolk
Newport News
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Roanoke
Bristol
Tedutral Reserve Boards Bus
Hiram
5. C
U. S&s
el Paso
Teosas
Cumessige
Chluahua City
Varral
Steven Haffner
Conchaa
Pilar de Concha
Smokelees
Euter
Desler
United States Cartridge Company
Trinity Bldg
New York City
Ment
Tutu
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