Airships raid London killing eight and wounding dozens
The latest aerial sortie reports Zeppelin airships over London dropping bombs. Eight people killed and about 340 injured. material damage described as small. In Paris and London dispatches, Germans penetrate some French trenches near Souchez and Vimy but are repulsed with heavy losses. The broader war news covers Serbia, Bulgaria, and Balkan developments with involving political shifts and naval actions.
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London
Paris
Souchez
Vimy
Defense Budget Aims Toward Record U S Forces Growth
Washington Oct 13 four hundred million dollars for national defense would be requested by the president and his advisers for the army and navy in the next congress as part of a strong Naval program and a larger peacetime army. Aiming at about four hundred million dollars total with possible bond funding, the plan includes an army increase to around one hundred twenty thousand and a reserve of four hundred thousand through short term enlistment, with the navy also enlarged. Officials expect administration measures and full legislative support to push construction and modernization.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Garrison
Army
Navy
Daniels
War and Navy
Padgett
House Naval Affairs Committee
Congress
Revolution in Guatemala sparks clashes in San Marcos and Peten
New Orleans dispatch reports Guatemalawide upheaval with fighting in the departments of San Marcos and Peten as advices reach the Guatemalan revolutionary committee. The junta confirms unrest and calls for stabilization as the situation unfolds.
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Guatemala
New Orleans
San Marcos
Aepmetalianis
Peten
Revolutionary Committee
Writ Asked Against Davis in Contempt Case
Chicago Oct 13 State's Attorney Hoyne seeks attachment for Elmer J Davis district superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Illinois on charges he attempted to influence a state grand jury. The writ by Chief Justice Burke requires purging by Oct 18. Hoyne alleges Davis tampered with the September grand jury and boasted of it. names John McDonald and E B McCord as involved.
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Chicago
Hoyne
Elmer
J. Davis
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois
Burke
Criminal Court
Thompson
Davis
Cook County
Greece replies to Serbia on Bulgaria attack and neutrality
The Greek note delivered from Paris on October 13 explains that the 1911 alliance with Serbia covered only Balkan balance and did not apply to a general conflict. It states Greece will remain armed neutral, keep forces in reserve, and continues to aid Serbia within its international position.
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Athens
Paris
Serbia
Greece
Bulgaria
Anthrax Sufferer Shows Improvement Abroad
New York Oct 18 Physicians report George F R Stackpole of Riverhead is improving after anthrax treatment. His temperature is 102, pulse stronger, heart responsive to serum from Washington. A hundred 200 centimetres of serum were given. If he dies the serum will not be blamed. another Riverhead victim, laborer Martin Hrodsky, age 38, is sent to Bellevue hospital.
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New York
George
Martin Hrodsky
aSa
Riverhead
Bellevue Hospital
Bank witness recalls high finance in La Salle decline
Frank M. Spohr former cashier and auditor at the defunct La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank testified about the bank’s collapse. He described notes totaling 125000 shared to create 1250000 capital, transfers to Central Trust Company led by Dawes, and overdraft driven paper from Lorimer Munday families. He discussed Southern Traction bonds and overdrawn paper tied to Lorimer Galligher Construction, and a 250000 transfer from Corn Exchange Bank guarded by staff and a policeman.
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la Salle Street Bank
Central Trust Company Bank
Charles Dawes
United States
la Salle Institution
Spohr
National Bank
State Bank
Federal Bank
National
William Lorimer
U.S
Charles Munday
Lorimer
Munday
Southern Traction Company
la Salle Street
Lorimer and Galligher
Lorimer and
Galligher
Ofvall
Munday, Lorimer, and
Huttig
W.huttig
la Salle Street. Bank
Corn’ Exchange Bank. of
Chicago
Corn Exchange Bank
John K. Seagrave
Thatla Salle Street
Comm Exchange
Bank of Origin
Baltimore Chosen Convention City for 1916
Peoria Ill Oct 13 Baltimore was selected as the convention city for 1916 at the closing session of the 19th annual National Grain Dealers association meeting. President Metcalf of Indianapolis was reelected, along with several officers. New board members include James L. King, L. W. Forbell, E. P. Peck and H. E. Boney among others. holdovers listed. Morning addresses covered Argentina grain, grades and exports. committee reports followed.
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Peoria
Iil
Baltimore
National Grain Dealers’ Association
Metcalf
Illicipolis
Ill
John L. Messmore
St. Louis
E. C. i Fikenberry
Camden
Charles Quinn
Toledo
James L. King
Philadelphia
L. W. Forbell
New York
E. P. Peck
Omaha
H. E. Boney
Wilmington
N. C
Daniel
Joseph
Columbus
J.P.’ Donahue
Milwaukee
A. ‘F. Owen
Minneapolis
J. H. Rahn
Kansas City
Jos. Wade
Memphis
W. W. Pollock
Mexico
H. I. ‘Baldwin
Decatur
Hil
T. A. Morrison
Kohoke
Ind
Chicago
John D.’ Baker
Jacksonville
Fla
A. H. Bennett
Topeka
Kan
E. D
Milligan
Jefferson
Iowa
T. G. Moore
Fort Worth
Tex
Wilkinson
Birmingham
Ala
Charles D. Jones
Nashville
Kenton B. Keilholtz
Bert A. Boyd
Indianapolis
Adrian
Mich
Clothing strike leaders reject arbitration in wage dispute
Chicago observers report Jacob J Abt and William Cahn ruling out arbitration as garment workers strike enters its fifth day. Strikers demand higher wages and union recognition. Daily demonstrations lead to several arrests and a mob dumps non union goods from a truck into the river. Clergy urged to preach for arbitration at Sunday services to seek peace.
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Chicago
Jacob J. Abt
Wholesale Clothiers’ Association
William Cahn
Wholesale Tailors’ Association
Rose Point Lace From Mother's Gov Gown Details
In Springfield Newfoundland October 13 the rose point lace from Miss Eileen Mary Dunne's trousseau, daughter of Gov Edward F. Dunne, will adorn her wedding gown for the October 20 ceremony with William J. Corboy of Chicago. The gown is heavy bride's satin, sheathed in tulle and embroidered with silk and pearls, and was worn by her mother at the governor's wedding.
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Springfield
Eileen
Mary Dunne
Edward FP. Dunne
William J. Corboy
Chicago
Bulgarian Division Annihilated Near Kraguyevatz
A dispatch from Bucharest dated Tuesday reports a Bulgarian division nearly annihilated in a fierce battle near Kraguyevatz in Serbia. Private advices to the Havas agency say the information came via Paris and were delayed in transmission.
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Paris
Kraguyevatz
Serbia
Havas
Bucharest
Reappointed Examiners Named for State Board
Springfield Oct 18 The supreme court reappointed Charles L. Bartlett of Quincy and Albert M. Rose of Louisville Ill as members of the State board of law examiners.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Charles L. Bartlett
Quincy
Albert M. Rose
Louisville
Ill
State Board of ‘Law Examiners
Anglo French loan prospectus changes payment terms
New York Oct 13 a revised instalment schedule for the 500 million Anglo French loan appears in tonight's prospectus. Installments now due Oct 29 and Dec 3 with 50 percent at each date. full payment due Oct 29 optional. Bonds dated Oct 15, five years, public offer at 98. Registered and coupon forms in multiple denominations, with banks and firms listed for purchase. Contracts expected to be signed tomorrow by the Anglo French commission and syndicate managers across 27 states and 69 cities.
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New York
Avill
Anglo- French Commission
Guaymas Faces Capture as Carranza Forces Advance
Reports from El Paso and Douglas on October 13 describe Villa authorities confirming Guaymas, the sole west coast port under Villa, as fallen to Carranza led forces under General M. M. Diguez. General Calles claims the attack began last night with gunboat Guerrero supporting a landing near the city.
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Nogales
Ariz
Villa
Guaymas
Sonora
Mexico
Guerrero
Kadock Building Collapse Claims Four Lives
Town notes the Kadock Building collapse from yesterday, a two story brick collapse after an adjoining structure was torn down. Victims include Mr Kadock and Mike Maloney Senior who died today. Mrs Smith, daughter of Mr Maloney, is reported dying while Mr Lantzen heise of Dubuque is in critical condition.
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Dentson
Kadock
Mike. Maloney
Smith
Stevenson inaugurated as Princeton Theological Seminary president
Princeton observers reported the Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson inaugurated today as president of Princeton Theological Seminary before a large assembly of churchmen and educators. He succeeds Rev Dr Francis L Patton, now president emeritus, and continues to serve as moderator of the general assembly. He has led the seminary for months but installation awaited ratification by the general assembly.
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Princeton
N. J
J Ross Stevenson
Princeton Theological Seminary
Francis L. Patton
Stevenson
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Princeton’ Seminary
Judge Fitch Resigns Chicago Superior Court Seat
In Springfield on October 18 the supreme court clerk announced the resignation of Joseph H. Fitch, judge of the superior court in Chicago now serving on branch C of the appellate court. Superior Judge John M. O'Connor was appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Joseph, H. Fitch
Superior Court
Chicago
Appellate Court
First District
John M. O'Connor
Villa returns with troops en route to Chihuahua City
El Paso dispatch reports General Francisco Villa has arrived with a body of troops after leaving Casas Grandes and passing through Juarez, headed toward Chihuahua City. The source notes Villa departed for Sonora recently and is now in transit with his advancing force.
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EL Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Sonora
Chihuahua City
Villa
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Illinois Central Reports 1915 Revenue Decline Despite Efficiency
The Illinois Central reports for the year ended June 30 1915 total operating revenues 61 700 372 a drop of 4 173 327 from prior year. Net income rises to 6 859 168 aided by a 3 205 180 cut in operating expenses and continued efficiency. The railroad completed double tracking from Chicago to Memphis and invested over 6 million in betterment and construction.
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Chicago
Illinois Central, Road, Company
Memphis
Victim Improving After Anthrax Case in Springfield
Springfield HL Oct. 13 Dr Ju Ts Kessinger reports the victim of anthrax from Benbow City is slightly improved after three days of treatment. The physician will not seek the new government serum unless condition worsens.
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Dca
Ues
Springfield
Benbow City
Hig
Ju Ts. Kessinger
Reunion of Hood's Brigade in Tex attracts many veterans
Old comrades gather in Tex on October 18 to begin reunion events. Flags and decorations honor Hood's Brigade as a large group of veterans attends the gathering.
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Hood
Brigada
Orestiele
Tex
Tose Brigade
Veters
Ole Vary
Vateciune
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