President Wilson Campaign Rally Draws Pep and Crowd at Madison Square Garden
President Wilson campaigned in New York amid enthusiastic crowds at Madison Square Garden and Union Square, with torchlight processions in Fifth Avenue. Notables including Pohoman, Seabury, Glynn and Meagher praised his peace and prosperity policies. Mexican delegates and their wives joined the platform as flags waved during patriotic songs.
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Shadow Lawn
Fifth Avenue
Hall
Charles
Madison Fe Garden
Ec Union
Bonarice
Preyes Pohoman
Ite Square Garden
Samuel Seabury
New York
William F. Me
United States
Martin Glynn
Wilson
American Joint Commission
Cooper Union
Madison Square Garden
Thomas W. Churchill
Board of Education of New York
Cooper Enion
Lincoln
I. Seta
French Distinction of Americans in War Sparks Neutrality Debate
Washington reports the French aviation corps may lose its distinct American title after protests to the State Department. The unit, active around Verdun, faced criticism for American neutrality concerns, while incidents like Kiffen Rockwell's death fueled scrutiny of U.S. involvement.
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Washington
State Department
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Verdun
Kiffen Rockwell
United States
Overseas
French War Office
Great Britain
American Legion
McGowin Files Claim in A T N Receivers Case
Joseph F McGowin named receiver for the Alabama Tennessee and Northern railway asks the federal court to honor state court prior jurisdiction. Receivers Cochrane and Thompson hold the property as litigation proceeds with an appeal likely to the state supreme court. Refinancing plans proceed with a reorganization expected before final court ruling.
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Joseph F. McGowin
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway
Smith
Federal District Court
Joe Toulmin
McGowin
State Chancery Court
John T. Cochrane
Melville W. Thompson
New York
Cochrane
Chancery Court
Tolman
Com i
State Supreme Court
Federal Court
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Wilson Urges Unity as Nation Faces November Challenge
President Wilson speaks at Cooper Union and Madison Square Garden rallying Americans to unite behind a humane, just agenda. He touts eight hour workday progress, urges keeping workers and reform-minded citizens together, and frames the November moment as a historic tide for peace and national purpose. He emphasizes government by public opinion and calls for a united, irresistible nation ready to deploy power for humanity.
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Applay
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Coashing
Cooper Union
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West Virginia Railroads Move to Ease Car Shortage
Five major West Virginia railroads filed for demurrage charges to take effect December 1 to reduce the car shortage. The plan allows two days free time, then charges rise to 2 dollars for day one, 3 dollars thereafter. About 2,000 cars pass through WV weekly, with coal pricing affected by long term contracts.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Anl
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Newsies Enjoy Big Night at Gulf Coast Fair
The Item and The Register newsboys spent a joyous Thursday at the Gulf Coast Fair. They toured the grounds as guests, saw exhibits, and cheered acts including Cleo the Girl in the Moon and Mazeppa the trained horse while manager J Lt. Baker greeted them warmly.
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Item
Register
J. Lt. Baker
Cleo
Girl In the Moon
Mazeppa
England to Turn Over Submarines to Chile
The British government will transfer five American built submarines to Chile as compensation for delays in dreadnought deliveries. Battleships Almirante Torre and Almirante Cochrane were seized by Britain due to the war, while some U S built submarines for Great Britain were not released by the United States until after the war.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
England
Almirante Torre
Almirante Cochrane
United States
Great Britain
National Banks Report Record Resources and Deposits
Washington reports total resources at 14.41 billion dollars, a record high. Deposits total 11.862 billion, up 485 million from June 30 and 2.133 billion since September 1915, with loans and discounts at a record 7.859 billion. Central reserve city deposits fell, other cities and country banks rose. The federal reserve act is credited with broader money distribution.
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Renew
Central Reserve Bank
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