Submarine Attacks Sink Six Ships Off Nantucket
German submarine operations off the U S coast near Nantucket Sunday sank four British steamers, one Dutch and one Norwegian vessel. The U S destroyer escort rescued crews and passengers, with no confirmed loss of life except uncertain counts for the Kingston. A suspected U S submarine and two subs near the shore prompted coastwise warnings as ships moved into inland lanes and neutral zones.
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Kansas
New York
Genoa
Boston Harbor
Newport Harbor
Stephano
Red Cross
Ruelan
Erickson
Nantucket
Nihe
Suak
Nantucket Shoals
Lightahip
Parker Denounces Party Leaders in Progressive Nominating Speech
Cleveland speaker John M. Parker, a Progressive vice presidential candidate, criticized Adamson hour law eye of the apartment and denounced party betrayal by leaders in Chicago last June. He decried professional politicians and labor agitators and urged maintenance of Progressive party organization. He assailed both Republicans and Democrats for machine methods and policies.
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Cleveland
John M. Parker
Adamson
Eye
Ite
Progressive Party
Chicago
T He
Iteps
Parker
Republic Means
Democrats
Doctor Arthur L. Hunt Dies of Infantile Paralysis at 21
Dr. Arthur L. Hunt age 20 died Saturday in Washington from infantile paralysis. He helped lead the focal health department in studying outbreaks in communities affected by the disease. He was stricken a week prior to his death.
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Washington
Arthur L. Hunt
Focal Health Department
Peranus
Hunt
Peace Mumore Persists as Statesmen Seek Williams Aid
Unclear text reports diplomats from Ml sides fail to down the persistent eparts. Ambassador Gerard, returning from Berlin, seeks direct word from Emperor Williams to press President Wilson for intercession.
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Washington
Aambassador
Declinse Pramieramip Cabinet Formation Report
A source from Athens reports that Brehenns, former minister of foreign affairs, was asked to form a cabinet. The aged leader reportedly refused the assignment.
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Declinse Pramieramip
Brehenns
A Houlor Die Mok
Athens
Slater Mao
Carranse Declines Candidacy in Mexican Presidency Election
A garbled note from San Angeles reports that Carranse is not a candidate for the presidency of Mealco in the upcoming election overseen by the de facto government. J. J. Pecquiers, Cerranse official, announced the declaration there.
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Pas
Texas
Venustiano
Mexicans Told What to Expect on Border Problem
Atlantic City reports that American and Mexican Joint Commission members discussed that a satisfactory border settlement depends on Mexico showing intention to resolve internal issues. The talks focused on foreigners in Mexico and foreign investors, with Luis Cabrera acting as finance minister meeting mining representatives in New York.
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Atlantic City
Mexico
Luis Cabrera
New York
Sweden Maintains Strict Neutrality in War
Prime Minister Ham marksjold states Sweden proclaimed neutrality at war outbreak and has acted accordingly. He says any steps displeasing belligerents are based on the kingdom’s needs and future welfare, not partisan aims, and hopes foes won’t force a change.
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Stockholm
Hammarksjold
Sweden
Salt Lake Bank Robbery Links Teller to Cash Escape
Salt Lake City man Warren C. Mangum, 32, a former Continental National Bank paying teller now in the bookkeeping department, is accused of absconding with more than 18 000 dollars. The theft, dated September 30, involved five 1000 dollar notes and other currency, allegedly secured by falsifying clearing house receipts before Mangum disappeared.
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Salt Lake City
Warren C. Manum
Continental National Bank
Mangum
General Avereacu Named Commander in Chief of Roumanian Army
General Avereacu is said to have been appointed commander in chief of the Roumanian army, a position he reorganized nine years ago. Zeppelin raids caused major damage over Mannheim with many casualties. Admiral von Tripita refused offices in Berlin after conservative factions failed to secure a Reichstag vacancy.
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Avereacu
von Tripita
Berlin
von Triple
Brakes Fail Trigger Runaway Train Crash in Cleveland
Chaos on West Third Street Bridge as two streetcars collide and plunge thirty feet to the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. Two killed and more than thirty injured, many women shoppers, as bridge rivets give way and rescue operations begin. Edna Waddington alerted authorities from a switchboard.
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Cleveland
Ohio
West Third Street
Balimore & Ohio Railroad
Scranton
Edna Waddington
Erie Railroad
Bank Robber Killed in Arizona Bank Heist
Manuel Esturedo, the Miami Arizona bank bandit, was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Williams after a posse cornered him in the Pinal mountains foothills. About $6,000 stolen from the Gila Valley bank’s Miami branch was recovered with the raid.
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Miami
Ariz
Arie
Manuel Esturedo
Gila Valley Bank
Williams
Esturedo
Pinal Mountains
H. O. Fitzsimmons
Wilson appoints board to probe eight hour wage law
A formal announcement states President Wilson has named Major General Goethals Commissioner Edgar E. Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission and George Rublee of the trade commission to a new board. The panel will investigate the railroad eight hour wage law.
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Omaha
Wilson
Goethals
Edgar E. Clark
Interstate Commerce 091
George Rublee
The
Trade Commission
Congress
Guardsman Hanged by Mexicans on Border Patrol
Charles Call of the Nex Hoyar Guard of California on border patrol strayed across the International line and was captured and hanged by Mesicuna forces in a border incident near Woodland California.
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Woodland
Cal
Charles Call
Nex Hoyar Guard
California
Mesicuna
Emperor Francis Joseph Reported Bedbound Ill in Geneva Dispatch
Vienna received Geneva intelligence relayed by the Exchange Telegraph noting Emperor Francis Joseph is confined to his bed with illness. The report, transmitted to London, confirms the ailing monarch remains unable to attend official duties.
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Francis Joseph
London
Vienna
Geneva
Eschange Telegraph Company
Francis Josaph
Test of Anthalian Ownership Sparks California Challenge
Riverside California hosts a legal challenge over the Anthalita ownership law of 10914 as Japanese residents Yukiah Hareda seek to test constitutional aspects. The case began Thursday in local court.
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Niverside
Cal
California
Bandits Raid Texas Ranch Reported Across Rio Grande
Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande into Bealt's ranch attacking farm hands. A border patrol from Oklahoma and South Dakota pursued the attackers, varying force on duty in efforts to capture them.
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Texas
Ban Bonito
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Roupe
Rio Grande
Bealt
Peace mediation rumors swirl as Gerard to meet Wilson
New York's Evening Post reports a trusted source says Ambassador James W Gerard, returning from Germany, will urge President Wilson to use his good offices to seek peace with the Allies. German officials have discussed Wilson acting as mediator, making reports of Gerard's visit to Washington plausible within a week.
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New York
New York Evening Post
James W Gerard
Germany
Wilson
James W. Gerard
Kaiser
Gerard
England Needs More Men for Army and Munitions
London area reports a call for additional manpower as the national board searches for men eligible for military service who have not yet been enrolled. The appeal targets both frontline troops and workers in munitions factories across the United Kingdom.
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London
Ornain
Man Power Distributing Board
United Kingdom
George A Joslyn Called
George Joslyn president and general agent of the Western Newspaper Union died October 4 at his home in Omaha.
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George A. Joslyn
Omaha
George Joslyn
Western Newspaper Union
American Party to Take Hand in New York Campaign
The American party plans to take an active part in the current campaign in New York, announced here on Wednesday. Former governor William Sulpher? Suther led the move to join in the efforts.
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New York
William Suther
Tacoma Wreck Injures Dozens on Puget Electric Line
An accident in Tacoma on the Puget Electric line injured twenty to thirty people, with three in serious condition. Details indicate a collision or derailment near the Bealtle Limited operation, causing chaos and emergency response.
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Tacoma
Wash
Bealtle Limited
Puget Electric Company
German U Boat In Newport Harbor Delivers Message Then Leaves
Imperial German submarine Unid anchored inside the three mile limit at Newport harbor for about three hours. It delivered a message for Count von Bernstorff before weighing anchor and submerging, flown at times with German naval ensigns and armed with torpedoes.
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Newport
R. 1
Wilhelmshaven
Unid
Newport Harbor
Brenton
Hans Rose
Atlantic
Count von Bernwolff
Unfriendly Mexicans Prompt Texas River Patrol Warning
Presidio Texas authorities warn Americans after Col Jose Riojas leaves Ojinaga for El Paso and desertions to the Villa side. Reports say Villa supporters near Ojinaga may smuggle ammunition and supplies, amid signs of Mexican hostility observed by recent crossers.
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Presidio
Texas
Jose Riojas
Ojinaga
el Paso
Villa
Mexico
Robbers String Up Girl In Granary Raid
Arlie Coldwater, 16, was bound and left hanging by wrists from a granary rafter for over four hours at her home in Salt Lake City. Rescued by her father C. G. Coldwater at 8 p.m. Saturday, she was exhausted. She alleges burglars bound and gagged her and ransacked the house for valuables. Protests Against Carranza in Atlantic City. Samuel Gompers arrives to press Mexican labor union concerns with Mexican representatives.
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Galt Lake City
Thirtenth West
Eleventh South Street
Arlie Coldwater
C. G. Coldwater
Whiars
Italy Expands War Munitions Through Adversity
Premier Boxsellt disclosed on Sunday that Italy has begun manufacturing munitions despite material shortages. The move aims to equip Italy and its allies, signaling a boost to wartime production under challenging supply conditions.
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Italy
Aid
Mary
Confesses Mall Robbery Suspect Linked to Express Hold Up
Detroit police say James Medskar, brought from St Louis, confessed to being one of three men who robbed the New York Chicago express on the Michigan Central railroad near Detroit on September 27. The incident involved a mall and airship wreck reported at Newport News, Virginia. Pilot Victor Vernon reportedly attempted a landing when the Curties twin motor land and water craft crashed into the water.
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Detroit
James Medskar
St. Louis
Newport News
Curties
Doling
Hare
United States
Victor Vernon
Recapture of Transylvanian industrial center by Austro German forces
Kronstadt in Tenten Handa once a leading industrial and commercial hub of Transylvania fell to Kumunlana, then was retaken by Austro German forces yesterday.
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Kronstadt
Tenten Handa
Herlin
Transylvania
Kumunlana
Weuterday
Huge Exports to Russia Reported by American Husson Official
A dated report from January 1, 1916, notes large New York United States exports sent to Russia via Vindiyortok. The document, attributed to the American Husson cheuber of ota fueron, outlines substantial shipments and trade activity between the nations.
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Russia
New York
United States
Vindiyortok
Husson Cheuber
Ota Fueron
Rumanians Driven Back on Galician Front and Somme
Reported in London General von Falkenhayn’s army pushes back Rumanian forces in Transylvania Alps while Bucharest concedes retreat in the Foraras region. British and French advances near Bapaume and Peronne along the Somme show reduced violence as weather sets in. Russians press in Galicia and Volhynia shows a temporary lull after fierce fighting.
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London
von Falkenhayn
Transylavania
Bucharest
Foraras
Berlin
Alt
Homorod
Dobrudja
von Mackimson
Petrograd
Bapaume
Peronne
Somme
Lemberg
Volhynia
Rough Roads Trigger Riot in Augusta Jail Destruction
A mob of about 1,000 in Augusta Kansas drove Marshal Crowe and three deputies from town, wrecked the city jail, and released six prisoners over traffic ordinance arrests. The riot began after William Peel was arrested on Main Street on a white horse with a lantern, fueling public anger. Officials questioned the story of a German intercession request.
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Wichita
Kan
Crowe
Augusta
Here
William Peel
Main Street
Peel
Enormous Gains in U S Trade Reported
Trade statistics from the department of commerce show exports to various countries for the first eight months of the calendar year up by millions of dollars compared with the entire previous year. This highlights the substantial rise in the U S export trade.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Redmond Urges Home Rule Despite Rebellion Aftermath
John Redmond Irish Nation leader in parliament declares home rule for Ireland remains inevitable despite recent rebellion and its brutalities and follies. He addresses constituents in Waterford.
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Waterford
Welmil
Prieday
John Redmond
Ireland
Zapata Envoy Arrives En Route To Washington
Zapata's personal representative, Emanlile Zapata, arrives in San Antonio heading to Washington to present Zapata's position to U S authorities. Dubline The corporation of Dublin plans a special meeting to consider an offer by National City Bank of New York for 21 000 000 to fund rebuilding and housing operations. Great Britain expands embargo to cotton goods and other imports into the United Kingdom. Russia reports heavy losses as eastern front combat continues with 1 240 000 officers and men affected.
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Zapata
San Antonio
Texac
Deigio Paz
Emanlile Zapata
Washington
Zapata Me
Pad
Mexico
Dublin
Wantington—Conant General
Kinater
London
Han
Department of Commerce
Great Britain
United Kingdom
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Waters
Carranza
N. J
Samuel Gompers
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State Department
Count von Bernentorff
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Burlin
Saya
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