Russia Rejects Turkish Reparation Demands Amid War Tensions
London reports Russia replies "too late" to Turkish apology over Black Sea raids, signaling a likely entry into war as Young Turk factions push the Porte toward conflict. German forces retreat from the Belgian coast after costly assaults near Ypres, while Przemys garrison falls to Russian attack. The Olympic's safe arrival prompts praise for Britain's mine policy and North Sea restrictions.
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London
Russia
Turkey
Black Sea
Porte
Belgian
Ypres
Belgium
Calais
Pres
Aisne
Berlin
Paris
Przemysi
East Prussia
Przemys
Petrograd
Prazemys
White Star Line
Olympic Belfast
Lough Swilly
Ireland
North Sea
English Channel
Salts Claim to Flush Kidneys and Uric Acid
The passage discusses taking salts to flush kidneys, noting meat forms uric acid that overworks the kidneys. It suggests eaters of meat should flush acids and waste, comparing urine sediment and channel activity to a bowel relief.
Britain War on the Turk Forges Near Egypt
British forces shell and occupy Akabah in Arabia as tensions rise over Turkish actions. Reports from London and Cairo note German influence and preparations to defend Egypt, with declarations denying a Turkish-Persian alliance and a cautious public stance.
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Turkey
London
Egypt
Germany
Akabah
Daily Mail
Cairo
Russia Orders Germans and Austrians to Leave Within Two Weeks
Washington reports Russia has ordered all German and Austrian subjects to depart Russia within the next two weeks. A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd notes Sergius Sazonoff denied that Russia fired first and expressed concern over possible damage to Russo Turkish relations after the Turkish grand vizier telegram.
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Washington
Russia
United States
London
Reuter
Petrograd
Turkey
Sergius Sazonoff
Levy of special war taxes begins in United States
The last Congress passed an act to increase internal revenue approved October 22. The commissioner of internal revenue notified collectors nationwide. The act imposes taxes on bankers and brokers among others with details on capital and profits for the taxing base. Continued on page five.
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United States
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
8. B. Hoffman
Mobile
Gamer Uo Bank
Tennessee voters pick governor as Hooper and Rye clash
Tennessee conducts a bitter campaign with Ben W. Hooper and Thomas C. Rye contending for governor. Early voting shows heavy turnout across regions while independents and local option factions influence results. Widespread fair weather aids a large ballot as incumbents face varying regional strength.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Railroad Commission
Congress
Ben W. Hooper
Repubican
Thomas C. Rye
Paris
Hooper
Benton McMillin
Peru
East Tennessee
Rye
West Tennessee
McMillin
Hoopers
Mobile Fire Chief Price Honored and Successor Nominated
City commissioners of Mobile adopted a resolution mourning the loss of Fire Chief Thomas F. Price, praising his efficient service and low fire loss record. They nominated Charles S. McCosker, city electrician, as chief engineer and city electrician at a $2,000 annual salary, to replace Price.
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Pillans
Price
Schwarz
Fire Department
Lyons
City Electrician
Charles S. McCosker
Chief Price
McCosker
Tee
Many Amendments in North Carolina Election Report
News desk reports heavy turnout across North Carolina as voters go to the polls at sunrise to cast ballots on ten constitutional amendments along with a U S senator ten congressmen a full state judicial and legislative ticket and a corporation commissioner. Early returns note fair weather and long lines at several precincts.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
United States
Virginia Voters Go Bird Shooting
Election day in Virginia features ideal autumn weather and a forecast that favors Democrats in most districts. In the Ninth District Rep. C Bascom Slemp faces strong challenge from R Tate Irvine and third party candidates, while statewide mood tilts toward Democratic gains.
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Richmond
Virginia
Army Corps of
C. Bascom Slemp
R. Tate Irvine
Pennsylvanian Senate and Governor Races Draw Large Early Vote
In Philadelphia on November 3 the three way contest for U S senator among A Mitchell Palmer Gifford Pinchot and Boise Penrose and the governor race between Vance C McCormick and Martin C Brumbaugh sparked a heavy dawn vote across Pennsylvania as weather remained fine.
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Philadelphia
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
Gifford Pinchot
Boise Penrose
Vance C. McCormick
Martin C. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Campaign Quiet With Low Expected Voter Turnout
Fair weather in Massachusetts accompanied subdued campaign activity as candidates for state offices and Congress sparred but voter interest remained muted. The anticipated total vote was only slightly above the 1913 off year turnout.
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Boston
Navy
Massachusetts
Congress
Light Vote Expected in Maryland Senate Contest
In Maryland the congressional election drew a light vote despite ideal weather. Democratic leaders voiced strong confidence that John Walter Smith would win the senate seat by a large majority.
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Maryland
Baltimore
John Walter Smith
Senate
Vermont Senate Race Draws Heavy Vote as Election Day Opens
Burlington Vermont voters faced ideal weather for Election Day as the contest for the U S Senate pits Republican incumbent William P Duningam against Charles A Prouty a former interstate commerce commissioner with Progressive Democratic Prohibition and non partisan backing.
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Repubs
Burlington
Vermont
United States
William P. Duningham
Charles A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
New York Electors Vote in Statewide Elections
Voters in New York head to polls for a presidential year level turnout on National and state issues. The day features the first popular vote for a U.S. senator, key congressional races, and delegates to a state constitutional convention meeting next year. Polls close at 5 p.m with early results anticipated from major cities.
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New York
New York State
United States
Railroads Seek Temporary Rate Revisions in Alabama
All Alabama railroads petitioned the state railroad commission to revise commodity rates. The commission set 36 cases for the month with about 25 other rate petitions for hearing. Most cases involve carrier rate changes amid wartime business slowdown, with a temporary relief aim. The Commercial Club of Eufaula seeks coal rate reductions among others.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Railroad Commission
Europe
Commercial Club of
Eufaula
Suit for Defamation Calls 100 Witnesses in Court
In the law and equity court Judge Safford Berney presided over the Joseph Alonzo versus Esther B Warren defamation suit seeking 10000 dollars. More than 100 witnesses were summoned. most were absent when called. A jury was selected before noon and reconvening was set for 2 pm. The judge warned he may proceed without the absentees if they failed to answer in the afternoon. The case has lingered in court and was reset previously.
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Law and Equity Court
Safford Berney
Joseph Alonzo
Esther B. Warren
Cours
Effect of War Shown in Month's Cotton Report
The Cotton Exchange monthly report released Tuesday shows October receipts at 20,660 bales, a sharp drop from October 1913's 93,320 bales. Exports for October 1914 were 4,199 bales, and 87,092 bales for October 1918, reflecting wartime impacts on cotton trade.
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The
Cotton Exchange
Directors to Meet in Mobile Chamber Session
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce board meets Tuesday night in regular weekly session to discuss a number of matters on the agenda.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Peruna cures catarrh in Vineland resident testimonial
Samuel Roesi of 612 Chestnut Ave Vineland New Jersey writes thanking for Peruna guidance and medicine. He suffered seven years with catarrh in head and nose and used three bottles in three weeks, then reported his trouble over and notes they will keep Peruna in the house for colds.
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Samuel Roesi
Chestnut Ave
Vineland
N. J
Mobile’s New Fire Chief Charles McCosker Named
Charles 8 McCosker of the Mobile City Fire Department will assume charge Wednesday morning. He will meet with Commissioner Pat J Lyons to discuss new rules and recommendations. McCosker, born May 22, 1877, has a long technical career including work with Mobile Electric Company and U S government engineering assignments at Forts Pickens McRae and Barrancas.
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Charles 8. McCosker
Mobile City
Pat J. Lyons
Brothers of the Sacred Heart
Terre Haute
Ind
Mobile Electric Company
City of
Mobile
Bush
Fry
Walsh
United States
Forts Pickens
McRae
Barrancas
Pensacola Bay
L. J. Leahy
T. H. Chamberlain
Disease outbreak at Union Stock Yards shocks Chicago
Foot and mouth disease is admitted at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago. Federal inspectors inform Dr. R A Ramsey in town for field investigation that a cow at the yards is affected. Official confirmation awaits tomorrow after verifying with an inoculated calf and scientific proof.
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Chicago
R. A. Ramsey
Washington
City electrician honored for service and standards work
He was made city electrician and has served with satisfaction to the city and property owners. For three years he was secretary treasurer of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers and sat on the Bureau of Sanitary Standards committee at Washington. He belongs to the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the International Association of Municipal Electricians, and he attends national meetings at his own expense. An unmarried man, he is quiet and devoted to his work.
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American Society of Sanitary Engineers
Standardization
Bureau of Sanitary Standards
Washington
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
International Association of Municipal Electricians
Epee
Rhcors
Mobooker
Local Page Inventory of Household Goods and Health Items
A fragmented list of early 20th century household products with prices includes toothpaste brands such as Pebeco Colgate and Shinola, tooth powders, medicinal tonics like 666 Chill Tonic and Vicks products, cod liver oil emulsions, peroxide, castor oil, petroleum products, and shoe polish. Prices range from 5 to 50 cents, with several items priced at 25 to 50 cents and some higher value items around $1.00.
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Angier’s Petroleum
Hobson's
Gude
Colgate
Scott's
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Prince of Wales Regiment
Prince
Victor
Reynalds Music
Mousi
Kaiser
River Seine
Ent
Britain
Goeben
Breslau
Great Britain
Arabia
Red Sea
Minerva
Gulf of
Suez
Admiralty
Akablah
Percival Warleigh
Delhi
India
Quetta
Persia
Tiflis
Trans-Caucasia
Mobile Revenue Collectors
Wilson
Seventh
John L. Burnett
Thomas H. Stephens
Penrose
Alonzo Vs. Warren
Peruna
M'Cosker
Doe
Kets
Eosar
Eeeeee Samen
Rumford
van Camp
Grandma's Washing Po
Wesson
Hershey
Arm & Hammer Soda
Ween
Bbc Kawlea Eee Ambane
Wyeth
Dodson
CRIGO
Fletcher
Bersa A
Wee Eee
Sion
Vick
Segere
Madras
T and
Catherine
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