Italy’s War Cabinet Resigns Amid Turkish Crisis
In Rome Signor Rubini resigns as treasury minister after a clash with War Minister Zuppelli over war funds. The cabinet reconvened and Rubini declined to reconsider, signaling a broader split on war preparations. Reports say the cabinet has fallen and may form a pro war coalition with Rubini and Cavasola excluded.
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Treasury Department
Signor Cavasola
Marquis di San Giuliano
Turkey
Cavasola
War rumors spread as Russia Turkey clash and Italy signals entry
An unofficial report from Constantinople claims Russia and Turkey have declared war. The Italian cabinet resigns, suggesting the war party has won and Italy will likely enter the conflict. A note demands explanation of Turkey's raid.
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Turkey
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Sublime Porte
Maeterlinck warns Germans may destroy Belgian cities
Paris dispatch notes Belgian writer Maurice Maeterlinck claims Germany will raze Brussels Antwerp Ghent and Bruges during retreat to the Rhine He cites mined landmarks and urges Allies to threaten Berlin Hamburg Nuremberg and Munich to deter and defend historic sites.
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Ghent
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Alabama Bankers Called to Meet to Aid Cotton Relief
Montgomery October 35 Special to The Item Superintendent Alex E Walker of banks calls Alabama national and state banks to Montgomery on Tuesday November 17 for a unified plan to improve the cotton situation. He says banks are best friends to farmers and merchants and their cooperation is essential.
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Bank of Alabama
Alex E. Walker
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Muyutua
Cotton Markets to Reopen as Exchanges Set for Nov 16
Washington report notes a conference of federal reserve officials bankers and British representatives led by Sir George Paish and Basil Blackett agreed to reopen the New York and Liverpool cotton exchanges on November 16 The plan also calls for a nine month certificate system to ease trade balances without over $400 million in gold transfers to England.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Reserve and
Sir George Paish
Basil B. Blackett
New York
Liverpool
George
England
Forecast of sweeping Democratic victory in 1930 election
The Democratic national committee forecast a large party gain next Tuesday with at least five Senate seats and a substantial House majority. It cites gains in Connecticut New York Ohio Kansas Illinois New Hampshire South Dakota North Dakota Utah California Wisconsin and others and notes strong eastern and western support plus praise for recent progressive legislation.
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Oklahoma
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Opening date set for New York and Liverpool cotton
The article notes a specific day chosen to commence operations for the New York and Liverpool cotton venture, indicating planned launch timing and involved parties.
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New York
Liverpool
Steamer John Quill Likely Total Loss After Sinking
Information from Demopolis Alabama indicates the steamer John Quill sank near Rainwater Alabama on Thursday afternoon and will be nearly a total loss. The vessel carried no marine insurance and owner Captain John Quill faces heavy expenses as the hull shows a 20 foot long hole. All freight was salvaged but the boat sustained extensive damage in shallow water after striking a rock in a blasted channel.
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Governor Won't Fill Brooke Public Accounts Vacancy
H. Y. Brooke resigned as examiner of public accounts after being appointed bank examiner for the Atlanta federal reserve district. The governor stated he would not fill the vacancy, leaving the new appointee with only two months of service remaining.
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H. Y. Brooke
Atlanta
Louisville and Nashville Railroad seeks freight rate increase
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad filed a petition with the Alabama State Railroad Commission to raise freight rates on various commodities amid a weak business climate. A hearing is scheduled for November 5 as the company cites European war disruptions causing losses. Multiple Alabama railroads report similar pressure. proposed rates from fifteen points are under study.
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State Railroad Commission
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Europe
Alabama
Carranza Declines Resignation Without Zapata Villa Retirement
Mexico City October 21 Venustiano Carranza formally informed the Agua Caliente convention that he would not resign unless the demands for Zapata and Villa to retire were met.
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International News Service
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Weather Forecast Brief for Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast for Alabama predicts fair weather Sunday and Monday. Mississippi also expects fair conditions on Sunday and Monday.
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Alabama
Anarchy in Mexico Prompting Possible US Intervention
The Army and Navy Journal reports officers on leave in the United States are being quietly ordered to Vera Cruz or the Mexican border. It notes Mexico City is in a state of near anarchy with disturbances and threats prompting possible US intervention, while censorship hides details from publication.
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International News Service
New York
United States
Vera Cruz
Army and Navy Journal
Journal
Mexico City
State Department
Union Stock Yards Chicago Placed Under Quarantine
The Union Stock Yards in Chicago were quarantined today by the department of agriculture due to foot and mouth disease prevalent among cattle in the Middle Western states.
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International News Service
Washington
Union
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Shubuta in Flames as Meridian Responds with Aid
Meridian Mississippi dispatches fire units to Shubuta to battle a large blaze early today. The town faces heavy damage and officials fear substantial losses as the fire continues to burn through the night.
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Meridian Fire Department
Hermes Torpedoed and Sunk Near English Coast
London reports the British light cruiser Hermes was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the Straits of Dover. Most officers and crew were saved. exact losses await muster. The sinking signals German submarine activity within 100 miles of England, threatening Allied shipping between England and France.
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Peay 4
English
France
Admiral Gantaneume
Calais
British Officials aboard Undaunted at Time of Attack
London Oct 31 British cruiser Undaunted carried Chancellor Lloyd George Chief Justice Lord Reading and Attorney General Sir John Jellicoe to discuss neutrality. The Admiralty believes a German spy learned Undaunted’s departure and was alerted, with destroyers involved in the response.
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International News Service
London
New York
Lloyd George
Lord Reading
Sir Jeland
Plans of Two Empires to Take New York and Frisco Seen by Col. Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt told Princeton students he had seen plans of two empires in the European war to seize New York and San Francisco and hold them for ransom. He urged building a stronger standing army to defend the country’s rights if attacked. Washington officials noted his claim but gave little official comment.
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United States
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