New Champions Arise Against Right of Asylum in England
London reports stir among prominent Jews in neutral countries over Home Secretary Samuel's plan to compel Jews in England to enlist or return to Russia. Critics claim the scheme endangers asylum, rejects England's traditions, and could drive refugees to seek shelter elsewhere while Britain faces mounting domestic opposition from figures like Lord Loreburn and The Nation.
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London
Samuel
England
East End
Russia
George Brandes
Europe
Switzerland
Peter Kropotkin
Lugano
Persia
Great Britain
House of Commons
Lord Loreburn
House of Lords
Home Secretary
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion and stomach distress, claiming relief in five minutes. It highlights freedom from heartburn gas and bloating, recommends a fifty-cent case for home use, and urges immediate use during daytime or night attacks.
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Pape
Prisoners of War to Work in Switzerland Under Rules
Berlin reports a near settlement on employing German war prisoners sent from France in Switzerland. They may make non war material items for Germany, using German supplied materials, avoiding Swiss factory work and sales in Switzerland. A similar plan may be opened to allied soldiers if desired. Sixty to seventy German army surgeons are in Swiss military hospitals and may study at Swiss universities during captivity.
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Berlin
Switzerland
France
Germany
Not to Raise Limit for Military Age in Parliament
London reports debate over raising military age to forty five in Britain. In political circles the move is deemed unlikely as ministers seek assurances that younger men are not exempted from civilian work that could be done by older men. The need to weed out noncombatants at bases and supply lines is highlighted.
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London
Need More Waitresses London
London county council acts to train English born waitresses as front line service substitutes for soldiers. A twenty eight lesson course costs two dollars and covers napkin and bill folding, cooking, French menu, table d hote drill, and serving dummy guests with wines to pair courses.
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London
London County Council
Many Women Employed on London Street Cars
Peter Fisher, president of the Municipal Trams Association, reports 8,609 women now work on London street cars. Of these 8,433 are conductors and 176 are drivers. By war start, 38 percent of employees have joined military or naval service. The company has paid dependents of fare defending the nation 4,200.
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LNDON
Peter Fisher
Municipal Tramways Association
London
Germans Debate Annexation Aims as War Persists
Berlin, Oct. 18. Press and public discuss postwar borders with Germany’s annexation plans. Delbrueck favors maneuvers including annexing Poland and Baltic lands after conquering France and Russia, while Haldwitz warns such moves harm German interests and promotes French coal district annexation to extend Rhine coal fields. Haenisch supports pushing east to the Narew for material guarantees against Belgium as a gateway to Central Europe.
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Berlin
Germany
Hans Delbrueck
Maximilian Harden
der Tag
France
Russia
Poland
Baltic
Ludwig von Halwitz
Rhine Westphalian Gazette
Krupps
Herr von Haldwitz
Rhine
Haenisch
Narew
Belgium
Europe
Social Democrats
Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Health and Beauty
An old advertisement claims Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets cure digestive troubles, improve complexion, and restore energy. It promises relief from sour stomach, fatigue, and pale looks by aiding digestion and nourishing the blood. A 50 cent box is sold at drug stores, with a free trial coupon offer.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Germany warns against return of dangers and aims for peace
The speaker states Germany seeks guarantees against renewed dangers and pins the threat on practical annexationists in enemy nations who unite to ruin Germany politically and economically, not the theoretical annexationists at home. The emphasis is on securing early peace by removing the real external obstacles.
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Germany
Cost of living higher in Italy report warns of winter strain
Associated Press correspondence from Rome details soaring prices in Italy as war looms. Coal has jumped to 50 dollars a ton from 30 to 40 last winter, with other staples like sugar at 20 cents a pound and coffee at 60 to 70 cents. Milk costs 10 cents, butter 65 cents, and table wine up to 14 cents a quart. Italy plans to import 750000 tons from England and 250000 from the United States for industrial use this winter.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
France
England
United States
National English Type Is Thinner in War-Timed Britain
Professor Keith told the British Association that the standard Englishman is becoming longer and thinner. London’s colonial soldiers appear leaner with prominent cheek bones, and the City man, farmer, retired officer, and country squire all exhibit less plumpness, suggesting future English faces resemble those visitors rather than the traditional John Bull. A German inventor markets a crank machine that feeds beads onto a threaded needle.
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Associated Press
London
Keith
British Association
Newcastle
John Bull
Financial District
England
Don Quixote
Roquette Case Reignites After Arrest in Granville
Paris reports the sensational Henri Rochette swindle case revived by his arrest in Granville under the alias Georges Bienaimee. Once sentenced in 1912 for bucket shop fraud, he fled on bail, allegedly involved in a $20,000,000 scheme, with links to public figures and a 1908 trial. The affair influenced political figures and resurfaced after 1914 events surrounding M. Caillaux and editor Chalmette.
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Paris
Henri Rochette
Granville
Georges Bienaimee
Rochette
Amiens
Dupes
Antoine Monis
Joseph Caillaux
Mexico
Francisco Madero
Gaston Chalmette
the Figaro
M. Caillaux
Figaro
Chalmette
Most Effective Remedy Mother Had Ever Used
A testimonial touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the mild laxative solution for infant constipation. It describes a mother’s praise for relief of a baby’s distress, notes non narcotic gentle action, pleasant taste, and availability for fifty cents a bottle. A free trial bottle offer is requested by writing to Dr W B pastels in Mon.
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Alfred du Bois
Holly
N. J
Caldwell
Tle
Dr. Caldwell
Archbishop Harty to Omaha Bishop
Manila dispatch notes Archbishop Jeremiah J. Harty will depart next month to become bishop of Omaha, ending thirteen years as the islands first American archbishop. No successor named yet, but natives push for a Filipino appointment amid extensive church sentiment.
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Archbishop Harty
Omaha
Associated Press
Manila
Jeremiah J. Harty
Philippines
United States
Islands
What He Didn’t Know Shirt Reveal on Fth Avenue
A well known resident on Fifth Avenue last Saturday afternoon faced a half drunk stranger who claimed to be the washerwoman’s husband. The man admitted he was wearing one of the resident’s white shirts, noting the neighbor didn’t know everything. The incident ended without further trouble.
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Fth Avenue
Pittsburg
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