Italy Stands Loyal in Aggressive War Policy
Washington Oct 27 Italy shows no shift in foreign policy despite cabinet fall. Sonnino, new government head of foreign affairs, defends Italy’s war resolve, endorses allied unity, and backs Russian democracy, Poland independence, and Venizelos led Greece. Papal peace note drawn into discussion.
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Italy
Pior
Bozelli
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Sonnino
Belgium
Coradrian Rannes
Tranhia
Stockholm
London
Paris
Poland
Russia
Greece
Venizelos
Baron Sonnine
Northcliffe predicts major Italian battle in war
Lord Northcliffe, head of the British war mission in the United States, told the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce that the Austro German offensive against Italy is a desperate attempt to knock Italy out of the war and that heavy fighting is expected on the Italian front in the coming weeks. He praised American wartime enthusiasm and said St. Louis embodies patriotism and eagerness to aid the war effort.
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Lord Northcliffe
United States
New York
Six German prisoners recaptured after Fort McPherson escape
Six of ten German prisoners who escaped from the Fort McPherson alien enemy detention camp were captured by department of justice agents. Five were seized at Surrency Georgia and a non-commissioned officer named Joahn Adelhardt was arrested in Atlanta.
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Fort McPherson
Department of Justice
Surrency
Joahnn Adelhardt
New Placer Gold Strike Reported Near Goodnews Bay
News of a placer gold strike about 25 miles from the head of Goodnews bay in western Alaska was brought to Seattle on Friday. A stampede of mining men from Bethel and the entire Kuskokwim river country was reported.
Naval Commander Meets Wilson in White House Visit
Vice Admiral M E Browning commander of British naval forces in the western Atlantic conferred with American naval officials and was presented to President Wilson by Secretary Daniels on Friday in Washington.
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M. E. Browning
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Federal probe planned into Elgin Board of Trade
Chicago Oct 27 A federal grand jury plan probes the Elgin Board of Trade also called the Elgin Butter board Special assistant attorney general Robert W Childs says witnesses will include Charles H Potter president of the board The board met weekly though only a few butter sales occurred last months The inquiry seeks why prices are fixed through the weekly meetings and whether Sherman act violations occurred Meanwhile Elgin quotes influence butter prices across eastern and southern states From Jan 1 to July 1 1917 only 50 tubs sold on the Elgin board versus 53000 in Chicago based on Elgin quotations
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Elgin Board of Trade
Elgin Butter Board
Robert W. Childs
United States
Charles H. Potter
Mr. Childs
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Department of Justice
Elgin Board
War department sets rules for Christmas gifts to AEF in France
Washington Oct 27 The War Department released rules for mailing Christmas presents to American Expeditionary Forces in France. A general officer will be stationed at Hoboken New Jersey to forward packages with post and express company officials. Parcel post limits seven pounds in wooden boxes. express boxes capped at 20 pounds with inspection friendly lids. Food in cans or glass jars preferred. Address as postal regs and plainly mark Christmas box. Shipments may start immediately but no forwarding after midnight December 4. Sender name and address must appear on outside of each box.
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France
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Pier One
Coal Men Under New Probe
Washington news: Justice Department launched a national probe into retail and wholesale coal prices. Investigators will summon witnesses, test extortion claims, and pursue criminal action where warranted. Complaints say dealers exceeded government margins and high prices blocked purchases.
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Department of Justice
East
Middle West
United States
Sugar Refineries May Open Again
New York on October 27 sugar refiners in the United States, shut down due to raw material shortages, will resume on a reduced basis under an equitable allocation of stock. The plan covers 100,000 tons bought from Louisiana planters and to be distributed at North Atlantic ports, pending approval by the international committee led by George M. Rolph of the Federal Food Administration.
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New York
United States
American Refiners’ Committee
Louisiana
North Atlantic
International Committee
George M. Rolph
Federal Food Administration
Naval services set for 38 WWII dead on day of prayer
Washington October 27 Services will be held in every naval ship station and yard to honor 38 American navy officers and men who perished in the war with Germany. Secretary Daniels issued broadcast orders to conduct services next Sunday on the day of prayer proclaimed by the President.
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Germany
Daniels
Judge Landis rules against new trial in revolt case
In Chicago on October 27 Judge Landis stated he would overrule any motion for a new trial by Gustave H. Jacobsen and co defendants convicted of fomenting a revolt in India. He ordered counsel to draft a bill of errors and appear with bondsmen on Monday.
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Landis
Gustave H. Jacobsen
India
Malone backs socialist ticket for New York mayor
Malone, former New York port collector who resigned after suffragists were arrested for picketing the White House, announced he will support Morris Hillquitt for mayor and the entire socialist municipal ticket.
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New York
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
White House
Washington
Morris Hillquitt
Socialist Municipal
War News Reports Fresh Allied Gains Across Fronts
The latest official communique from London Paris and Berlin describes fresh gains by British and French forces on the Ypres front and north of the Aisne as well as Austro German advances on the Isonzo front. Prisoners and guns were captured while weather hampered operations and the right wing ligned with the rest of the line for a possible new push toward Laon.
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Aisne
London
Paris
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Houtholst Wood
Gheluvelt
Haig
Laon
Filain
Epine de Chevregny
Isonzo
Tolmino
Berlin
Esthenian
Werder
Official Flayed at Riot Probe in East St Louis
Coroner Renner told Congress the July 3 riot deaths included 29 Negroes with five post mortems. He said police sergeant Meehan ordered soldiers to fire, while soldiers and officers conflicted on who fired first. The coroner cited immunity for soldiers due to orders from authorities. Detective Duffy Green testified Mayor Mollman attended a Negro banquet in April and that detectives were ordered to keep off the streets during the riot.
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Renner
St. Clair County
Ilinois
Congressional Committee
Meehan
Clayton
Illinois National Guard
Coppedge
Baker
Duffy Green
Mollman
Green
McLean
Liberty Loan Progress Toward Five Billion Goal
The Liberty Loan drive gathers momentum as subscriptions reach 3.635 billion dollars by Friday night with districts like New York Boston Philadelphia and Cleveland likely to exceed minimum quotas. Officials say money is needed from all areas to reach five billion and final tallies may take days to complete while districts run through midnight.
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Treasury Department
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Atlanta
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Federal Reserve Banks
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Ban Francisco
Senate Unanimously Declares War on Kaiser and Allis
Rio Janeiro October 27 The chamber of deputies voted 149 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany and the senate approved. President Braz sanctioned the war proclamation as torpedo boat destroyers ordered to Bahia to seize the German gunboat Eber. The vessel, 984 tons, 293 feet long, 9 feet 8 inches draught, carries 125 men.
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Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Brazil
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Eber
President Considers Coal Price Revisions After Wage Talks
President Wilson received recommendations from Fuel Administrator Garfield on revising coal mine prices in light of higher operating costs from recent wage agreements. The exact recommended price increases were not disclosed, with Garfield noting careful study and urging no rush amid strike pressures. Strikes in the central field had followed wage settlements, but miners returned to work after talks with UMW officials.
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Illinois
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Bank Robbery Suspects recover missing Monee funds
Searchers led by Cashier John Freese recovered 335 dollars taken from the Monee bank by Frank Barry and Robert Jones. The pair overpowered Freese, fled, and hid the money under a bridge near a farm house. Authorities suspect a second robbery and will hold the two for a hearing.
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John Freese
Monee
Frank Barry
Robert Jones
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Monee Bank
Warren C Daniel offices raided in mail fraud case
New York on October 27 post office inspectors raided the offices of Warren C Daniel promotion brokers. Warren C Daniel Raymond N Bond and H P Dowst were arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud investors in Alliance Tire and Rubber company stock. The alleged fraud totals about 260 million dollars.
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New York
Warren C. Daniel
Raymond N. Bond
H. P. Dowst
Alliance Tire and Rubber Company
Steel Magnates Renew Pledge of Loyalty at Meeting
At Cincinnati on October 27 the American Iron and Steel institute opened its convention with a strong patriotic stance led by Elbert H. Gary. About 500 delegates pledged to serve the country, with Robert Hobson praising U S unity and support to allies. James A. Farrell urged the shipbuilding commission to raise targets to 8,000,000 tons in 18 months.
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American Iron and Steel Institute
Insttute
Elbert H. Gary
Robert Hobson
Canada
United States
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
United States Shipbuilding Commission
Call Issued for Steel Shipbuilders to Meet
Washington October 27 Rear Admiral Capps general manager of the emergency fleet corporation called on every steel shipbuilder on the Atlantic coast to meet here Monday with representatives of the fleet corporation labor department the American Federation of Labor and the navy department The aim is to discuss attracting men to shipyards which need about 300000 additional workers to complete the projected program Chairman Hurley said the trade would be examined from every angle and the conference would bear heavily on government progress He added he was not discouraged by the ships behind schedule
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Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shin
Atlantic
Fleet Corporation
Department Labor
American Federation of Labor
Navy Department
Hurley
Supposed Corpse Was Only a Skeleton in New Brunswick
Cross examination of Dr. William J. Condon in a murder trial of Rutgers student John V. Piper ended as the defense rested. A prosecution witness testified to seeing a body in Condon's cellar wrapped in an automobile cover, but Condon explained he kept a skeleton there used in installing lodge officers. Verdict expected tonight.
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William J. Condon
Army Medical Reserve
John V. Piper
Rutgers College
Railroad Man Appointed
Washington October 27 G N Snider coal traffic manager of the New York Central railroad was named head of the transportation department of the fuel administration on Friday.
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