American bankers debate large loan to Britain and Russia
Negotiations reported in New York show American bankers seeking a loan package around 600 million dollars to Britain and France with Russia excluded. Protest movements in New York denounce the plan as unsafe and harmful to depositors, urging President Wilson to block the loan. The American Truth Society cites resolutions at mass meetings by the German American Alliance criticizing the loan as unsound and improvident.
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New York
Bop
Iway
Great Britain
Wrence
Russia
Rusma
Wits
Gradere
Gallefactorily
Commission
Werkto 100
Terri
State Banking Department
New York City
American Truth Society
Wrst
Alyloise G. Woelble
German-American Alliance of
Tournament Under Way at Sas Antonio Golf Club
The free round of the golf championship at Sas Antonio opened Friday afternoon after weather forced Thursday postponements. Matches in the first round of all four flights will be completed Friday night with defaults recorded for unplayed games. The second round is set for Saturday and the final for Sunday, with 18 holes per round except the 36-hole final.
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Golf Champienship
Sas Antonio
Chuisuche
Carranza Moves Government as Rail Attacks Rise
Reports from Vera Cruz indicate General Carranza shifted all departments from Mexico City toward the capital amid counter raids by Zapata and bandit groups. Rail disruptions, destroyed bridges, and a fuel oil loss strain supply while Villa forces question recognition. Carranza troops retook Cana Sofiora as authorities fled and telegraph links were restored.
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Vera
Cong
Care Tanga
Esperanza
Vera. Cruz
Zapata
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
State Department
Seriouk
Yapata
Villa
Dubile
Juarez
Carranza
Wilson
Carranga
Sherif
Tigpatches
Villa Salies
Jose Santee
Monterey
Cana Sofiora
Open Railway Link From Piedras Negras to Mexico City
Officials announce restoration of rail service linking Piedras Negras with Eagle Pass and Mexico City within days. Trains run now between Piedras Negras and Montlova and between Monclova and Castano, with further repairs planned to connect Espinoso Monterey Saltillo and Mexico City. Regular schedules will be issued to allow safe travel for Mexicans returning home as tensions ease.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Mexico City
Coahutla
Hiedras Negras
Montlova
Monclova
Castano
Mspinase
Espinoso
Monterey
Saltillo
Torreon
Tater An
Mexico
Carron Notifies Agents Service Not Required in Mexico
General V. Carranza via secretary informs John Sillman that Red Cross aid is no longer considered necessary in Mexico. Battleships Bougainvillea and New Hampshire have orders to depart Vera Cruz, per carrier reports from the Mexican capital and the U.S. naval contingent.
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Hiexlco Cir
Carron
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Greek King Orders Army to Mobilize
The report describes Greek forces mobilizing amid ongoing battles near Vilna and along the Niemen, with heavy engagements and fluctuating front lines. Russian troops reportedly exhibit high gallantry as they push across regions including Dubno and Dyureth, taking prisoners and seizing weapons in subsequent actions.
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Viloa Aml
Gaia
Lida
Molchad
Niemen
Oginski Canal
Dubno
Thwa
Caphriig
Dyureth
Kremenciz
Zale Szceyky
Gallota
Werwolinise
Ghit- Rowtes
Brousay
Muste
Fortifytg Spports Athens Aroused In War Fears
Diplomatic circles in Athens report Bulgarian warships moving from the Black Sea as fortifications speed up. Officials mention Bulgaria may join the Allies risking a Russian invasion through Varna, 30 hours from Oderau, with security tightened at several ports and the National Bank offices relocated for safety.
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Athens
Paris
Bulgaria
Auton
Russia
Varna
Oderau
Bulgarian Move Raises Balkans Tensions Amid War Fear
In Rome and Petrograd dispatches, Bulgaria’s possible alignment with Germany triggers alarm as Greek and Bulgarian mobilizations threaten Macedonia and Thrace. Officials warn it could be blackmail to press Serbia for territorial gains while a wider war across Europe looms.
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Rome
Paris
Bulgaria
Giornale [D'talla
Serbia
Macedonia
Thrace
Greece
Serbis
Bucharest
Battles Echoed In French Front As U S Army Bonds Hold
A report details violent clashes at Vauquois and near Manhove with heavy shellfire and close-quarters fighting using grenades. Refugees from Ispahan reach safety after a 12 day trek south of the Persian capital, aided by an English private and guarded by Cossacks and gendarmes. Paris notes propose French soldiers receive a pay raise, increasing annual expenses by about 26 million dollars starting July 1, 1915.
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Vauquois
Lorraine
Manhove
Gures
Linge
Pereta
Paris
Ehoan
Persia
Ispahan
Army Committee
The
Chamber of Deputies
Army Promotions and Assignments Reported From Washington
The Army announces promotions and assignments across corps and units. Key officers including Major Alfonso Gray and Major John W. Heavy are reassigned to cavalry and transport duties, with several lieutenants and captains detailed or promoted in artillery, medical, and signal corps as duties shift to Fort Keogh, Bar Diego, and other depots. The document lists retirements, inspector roles, and district duties across multiple states and regions.
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Washington, D. C
M—olanel Desde W. Liste
Quartermaster Corps
Army Raning Board
Jann Z. Clem
Vered
Carl Shatz
Tienig-tlith Infantry
Bviad
Signal Corps
Macsed
Bar Diego
Afonzo Gray
Ourtéonti Cavalry
John W. Heavy
Néoth Inguntty
Sherman
Sen Freoches
Cal
Sherwin
George W. Winterson
Wnrtermaster Corps
Fort Keogh
Mont
Ter Huty Ag
Casat
Frank WW
Cye
Leutenant
Cnicnal
Hudson T. Patten
Wssers Tirel
Rilery W. Wiles
Coz
Wiles
Pactan
Fort
Harllton
Eugene F. Ladd
Adjutant General Report
Retirinis Board
Washington
Dot
Dears C. Howard
Medical Corps
Howard
M. Johnson
Caiein Howard
Quertermantes
Phupple
Pruce Wengewood
Tenth Infantry
George G. Gatley
Weld Artillery
Raochet
Conma E. Kotrner
Madival Corps
Pennsylvania
District of Columble
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginie
Pivid Artilery
Clenteen Gees
Vicu
Tanner
Gavalishier
Montiza
Raitet
Mystery bootlegger known as old man of Kelly's Creek
In Charleston West Virginia federal officers pursue the case of Louis Peters aged 22 alleged in an indictment to be the discreet bootlegger posing as an old man at Kelly's Creek. Peters reportedly traveled in disguise as a miner to evade prohibition laws. The article notes the disguise involved whiskers and false hair.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kelly's Creek
Louis Peters
Peters
Unsettled Weather Continues Across West Texas
Unsettled and cloudy weather is expected to continue for several days with a chance of showers Friday and Saturday. Major Allan Buell of the San Antonio weather bureau explains a high pressure region east of the Mississippi and a strong Utah storm drive the unsettled pattern across Texas. Rain falls in many areas but cotton districts are not aided. moisture around Fort Worth remains scarce for seeding.
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Allan Buell
San Antonio Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Provines
British Northwest
Utah
Rocky Mountain
Hain
Inexas
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Tex
Westward rain welcomed as drought relief grows rare
Dry weather continues to grip the region though some areas west of here welcome scattered rain as drought relief finally appears. Forecasts show limited moisture, with officials urging water conservation and monitoring for differing conditions across counties.
Rockefeller at a Miners Dance in Cameron California
In Cameron near Wallenburg the mining camp bid farewell to John D Rockefeller Jr during an inspection tour of Colorado Fuel and Iron properties. A local schoolhouse dance featured Rockefeller with eastern guests including Mr Kaiser’s wife, and he suggested a dance followed by a social visit at the Salser home.
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Wallenburg
Rockefeller
Charles Kaiser
Mr.Rockefeller
Dante
Vitalitas Health Tonic Ad Promises Cure All
An old advertisement touts Vitalitas as a universal tonic for ailments from stomach to kidneys and blood. It claims the medicine strengthens vital forces, improves digestion, rheumatism, biliousness, and urges readers to buy at Sommer's drug store and through druggists.
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Texas
Vitalitas
Sommer's
Drugelsts
Gene
Village Mail Delivery Experimental Start Planned
WERRA ALTA West Virginia announces an experimental village mail device service tied to the post office at Te Alta. Orders received to begin October 16 with one carrier employed.
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Werra Alta
W. Va
Te Alta
Caiti Ba
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