Survivors recount Luckenbach torpedoing and sub battle
Twenty six sailors from the Luckenbach, torpedoed while convoying with a French trawler, describe sighting a U boat, firing five inch guns, and a brief exchange before the subsurface attack. The ship was struck three hours after the encounter, yet survivors remained aboard seeking safe port.
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Hy United Crees
Atlantic
Louie Luckenbach
Richard Dunphie
Hrockton
Masa
Kaiser Names Hertling To Rule With Iron Hand
The 74 year old Count Von Hertling Bavarian prime minister is reported chosen by the Kaiser and his circle for the Reich, with assurances of absolute power. His selection signals a hard line against socialists and a crackdown on reform efforts as Germany awaits formal chancellorship.
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Hy United Presse
London
Count von Hertling
Michaelis
Berlin
Amsterdam
Hertling
Germany
von Tirpitejam
Kaleer
Coast Schedules Reorganized If U S Takes Vessels
A complete rearrangement of the Pacific Steamship Co schedule is planned should the steamers President and Governor be requisitioned by the government. The vessels Admiral Watson Admiral Dewey Admiral Farragut Admiral Schley and the Queen will maintain a regular three day service.
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Pacific Steamship Co
President
Governor
Admiral Watson
Dewey
Farragut
Schley
Queen
French and British Rush Aid to Italians
Paris officials say French and British forces are rushing to aid Italy as Austro German invasion presses on. Paris anticipates a major battle on the Italian plains with M. Jules Cambon expressing confidence that Italy can halt the invasion with allied support.
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United Prees
Paris
Paria
M. Jules Cambon
Foreign Office
Italians Retire in Orderly Fashion on Front
United Press dispatch from Rome reports Italian forces retreating to prepared positions in an orderly manner. Bravery of defenders enabled redisposition per strategic plans amid engagements on the San Daniele and Delfralli plains and along the Lodra canal Pasian Schiavoneco Pozzuolo and Delfralli fronts.
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Presa
Rome
San Daniele
Delfralli
Ledra Canal
Pasian, Schiavoneco
Pozzuolo
May Close Elgin Butter Board Soon
Washington reports the Elgin Illinois butter board may close soon as the administration weighs options. The agriculture department’s bureau of meats is ready to assume the board’s duties and final decision rests with the food administration.
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Elgin Butter Board
United Prees
Washington
Elgin
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Meats
The
Food Administration
Twenty Thousand Muster for Pay at Camp Lewis
About 20,000 men were mustered for pay at Camp Lewis today. They will receive their money between November 1 and 15 after signing the pay roll.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Negroes Join Colors at Lewis Depot Brigade
Seven hundred thirty colored troops arrived from California and were assigned to the Depot brigade at Camp Lewis. The article notes China has wool cotton and hides for clothing but lacks facilities to convert them into shoes and garments.
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Lewis
Camp Lewis
Tacom
California
China
Boy Surrenders Nickels for Soldiers’ Tobacco Fund
Four year old George Dossor son of A R Dossor of 2422 Walnut gives 10 buffalo nickels from a purse to the tobacco editor for the Hoye in France Tobacco Fund. He plans to give half to support soldiers and keep half for candy after saving a dollar and requesting a visit to The Star office.
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George Dossor
A. R. Dossor
Hoye
France
Tobacco Fund
Star Office
Ten Lost When Ship Lewis Luckenbach Sank
Washington report confirms the American vessel Lewis Luckenbach was sunk with ten missing including master W J Watkins second-class seaman J E McNeill seven crew members and a French pilot. Navy department announced the loss on October 11 updating earlier news of nine missing.
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Washington
W. J Watkins
Lewis Luckenbach
J. E McNeill
Navy Department
McNeill
Bandits Grab $7050 From Bank Messenger
Four bandits on Chicago’s South Side held up a Central Manufacturing District bank messenger to noon today and escaped in an automobile with a satchel containing 7050 dollars.
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Chicago
Central Manufacturing District Bank
South Side
Simple Home Recipe Restores Gray Hair Color
A homemaker shares a recipe to darken gray hair using 7 ounces of water, a small box of Harbo Compound, 1 ounce bay rum, and ¼ ounce glycerine. The mixture reportedly darkens gray hair, leaving it soft and shiny, non sticky or greasy, and not rubbing off with use every other day until the desired shade is achieved.
Dance at Alki for Tobacco Fund Tonight
At the Stockade hotel Alki point a Halloween dance by the Camp Fire Girls of West Beattie raises funds for The Star emaire fund. A toy pistol sale at New Orpheum pharmacy supports the smokes fund. Ten percent of Hex theatre receipts tonight go to the fund.
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Stockade Hotel
Alki Point
Hallowe'en
Camp Fire Girls
West Beattie
Star Emaire
New Orpheum Pharmacy
Second Ave
Smokes
Sammies
Gen. Pershing
Hex Theatre
Help to Save Nation's Food Supply
Public appeal urges reducing waste during high living costs by using rat proof cans and Atearne Paste to exterminate rats cockroaches and waterbugs. A two ounce box is advised as enough for a house or barn.
Dental Surgeon Promises Low Cost High Grade Dentistry
In a forthright ad the office of Dr. L. R. Clark and a licensed graduate dental surgeon touts sound teeth and overall health. They offer free examinations and cost estimates, guarantee all work, and emphasize permanent investment in dental service with painless operations and nationwide reputation.
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Proctor Cor
First Ave
Pike ST
L. R. Clark
Mrs Jessie Maxwell Emme seeks divorce and custody
Mrs Jessie Maxwell Emme of 2325 Tenth Ave North filed suit in superior court for divorce from Herman H Emme of Pacific Label and Carton Co alleging he opposed the Liberty loan. She seeks custody of two children and $125 alimony. Emme is cited to appear in court.
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Jessie Maxwell Emme
Tenth Ave. N
Herman H. Emme
Pacific Label and Carton Co
Liberty Loan
Phe
Emma
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