French Break German Stronghold at Chilly on Somme Front
French regiments mounted a two day artillery assault on the village of Chilly near Maucourt razing structures as Germans trapped underground. The first wave cleared the German front line, the second wave moved to secure the second line while Germans emerged with machine guns and grenades. French forces bayonetted some attackers and captured or killed the opposing troops.
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Associated Press
Somme
Chantilly
France
Chilly
Maucourt
From Pimples to Relief with Cuticura Serum
Richard Allen of Cuero Texas reports two months of hard red pimples and severe dandruff causing burning sensations and poor sleep. After trying a less effective remedy he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and, within two weeks, was fully healed. Free sample offer and 32 page Skin Book available by mail.
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Richard Allen
Cuero
Texas
Pretty Chinese Girl and American Lover Plan Mexican Wedding
Miss Daisy Joe aged 21 daughter of a San Francisco Chinese merchant and William Wyatt aged 23 an American travel from San Diego to Ensenada for a wedding ceremony. Federal officers doubt landfall due to racial no entry laws and claim of American citizenship by Miss Joe. On return she must prove entry rights to immigration or face deportation to China.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
California
Daisy Joe
Francisco
William Wyatt
Ensenada
Lower California
Los Angeles
French Break German Lines At Chilly After Tunnel Exit
French forces constructed a sandbag redoubt around a tunnel and repelled German troops retreating from the line. The first French assault overran the second and third German positions inside Chilly, while a French detachment blocked the tunnel exit as troops emerged.
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Chilly
Tunnel 1000 Yards Long in French Victory
The French force enfiladed the German line and captured over 400 troops and ten officers after a 18 hour stand in a vast tunnel 1000 yards long. The AP team toured the tunnel 12 yards underground with sleeping quarters munition depots infirmary wells and electric lights along an 18 inch track. Entrance faced toward Maucourt near Chilly where the German commandant's apartment and a guarded telephone system were found. An excavation 40 feet deep could house a large company with hoists for machines.
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Rush
Associated Press
Maucourt
Chilly
Frontline trench under bombardment near French lines
A correspondent describes a position in French hands under intermittent German shelling a mile away. Movement triggers salvos as troops cross a waterlogged trench, water a footdeep on clay bottom. Craters ten feet deep pockmark overhead terrain.
Needler’s New Motor Promises Quiet, Efficient Power
The article describes Needler’s motor as revolutionary with reduced friction and no vibration at low speeds. It runs like a steam engine, uses flat slide valves, no springs, and a positive feed oiling system. Spark plugs sit atop the cylinders and explosions occur at the piston center.
Needler’s Motor Promises Quick Valve Work and Quiet Timing Gears
Inventor Mr. Needler touts a motor with removable valves in minutes, no dismantling for carbon removal, and top shaft timing gear access. His design features larger bearings, a screw water pump, and claims the cam shaft can be replaced without frame removal. A large chassis is being prepared with an early installation. He plans a non stop Mobile to Chicago Detroit or Cleveland demonstration.
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Needler
Mr. Needler
Mobile
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
U S Probing Into Clam Mysteries
Associated Press reports U S officials probe clam pollution risks under Dr Carl L Alsberg with aim to determine why clams remain suspect and whether methods can render bad clams safe. The inquiry also covers oysters and scallops amid pollution concerns and interstate rules.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Carl L. Alsberg
Bureau of Chemistry
King Rewards Two Zepps Snipers With High Honor
London October 5 King George has appointed Second Lieutenant Frederick Sowrey and Lieutenant Fred C. B. Brandon of the Royal Flying Corps to the Distinguished Service Order for their successful attacks on enemy airships. They took part in the September 23 24 Zeppelin raids that brought down two Zeppelins.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Frederick Sowrey
Fred C. B. Brandon
Royal Flying Corps
Distinguished Service Order
Lowrey
Brandon
Unwritten Law Defense Frees Louisiana Slayer
A jury acquitted Lex Davies of manslaughter for killing T. B. Herndon in Mansfield Louisiana. Davies argued the unwritten law as his defense claiming relations between Herndon and Davies sister led to the death.
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Louisiana
Associated Press
Mansfield
Lex Davies
T. B. Herndon
Davies
Herndon
Berlin Faces Severe Shortages as Soup Kitchens Rise
Berlin struggles to feed its population as Vorwaerts reports halted potato deliveries and milk supply cuts. Milk dealers curtail consignments and profits dwindle, prompting a surge in soup kitchen activity distributing 34 000 portions daily.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Reuter
Amsterdam
Van Dorn to Become Alfalfa Alabama
In Marengo county near Selma the town of Van Dorn will be renamed Alfalfa on November 1. Railroad notices confirm the change effective that day with all routes switching names. the town will otherwise stay in place and retain its alfalfa oriented identity.
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Selma
Gath
Askalon
van Dorn
Demopolis
Marengo County
Ala
Alfalfa
Greece Stops Payments Over Coin Shortage
A Rome wireless dispatch reports Greece halted payments due to a shortage of coinage. The brief note notes the country suspending payments amid monetary constraints.
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Greece
Associated Press
London
Rome
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
The probate court issued licenses Thursday and late Wednesday afternoon for White Enid Robert Diedel and Thelma May Looker, John R Ingersoll and Gussie Lundy Isom, Charles M Ingersoll and Pearl Higgins, Ernest Lumley and Ethel May Lewis. Colored James Harrie and May, James B S Young and Liszie Harris, Musco Dade and Willie Clark.
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White
Enid
Robert Diedel
Thelma May Looker
John R. Ingersoll
Gussie Lundy Isom
Charles M. Ingersoll
Pearl Higgins
Ernest Lumley
Ethel May Lewis
James Harrie
May
James
Young
Liszie
Harris
Musco Dade
Willie Clark
U S Jews Protest Against Coercion Of Britain
A Mass Meeting in New York organized by the National Workmen's Committee on Jewish Rights sent a cable to Home Secretary Sir Herbert Samuel protesting a reported British plan to deport Russian and Romanian Jews from England unless they enlist in the army. The cabledenounced the move as a violation of freedom and humanity, tying it to wartime repression in multiple nations.
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New York
House of Commons
England
Herbert Samuels
Home Secretary
National Workmen's Committee On
Samuels
Meyer London
Belgium
Russia
Austria
Rumania
Turkey
London
L and N Profits Rise to Record Year Totaling Over 9 Million
Louisville and Nashville Railroad reports its best year in history with gross operating revenues of 60.32 million and net income of 13.95 million for the year ended June 30. The corporate surplus stood at 53.37 million, against 44.10 million the prior year.
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Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
M. H. Smith
Woman, 30, shoots brewer and herself in Ohio crisis
In Cincinnati on October 5 Helen Houck, 30, of Walnut Hills, shot Alphonso Wetterer, 49, vice president of Wetterer Brewing Co., then killed herself. Wetterer was shot twice in the head. Houck, divorced two years, left a note claiming Wetterer wronged her.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Helen Houck
Walnut Hills
Alphonso Wetterer
Wetterer Brewing Company
Boy Scouts Day at Gulf Coast Fair Set for Nov 3
Secretary Mort L. Bixler announces Boy Scouts Day at the Gulf Coast Fair on November 3. A special program is planned with participation from WeRronelle, Minette, and Rovertadais.
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Gulf Coast Fair
Mort L. Bixler
Penc Ee
Werronelle
Minette
Rovertadais
Ex President Essad Pasha Condemned by Court Martial
A Constantinople court martial sentenced Essad Pasha former provisional president of Albania to death for conspiring with bands against the Turkish empire and declaring war on Turkey. The sultan confirmed the death sentence, the report received in Amsterdam states.
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London
Constantinople
Essad Pasha
Albania
Amsterdam
Reuter’s
Turkey
Essad Pasha's Military Fall and Exile Trajectory
Essad Pasha was stripped of his Turkish army rank after allying with Italy in Albania in January 1916. He later traveled to Rome and then Paris in March where he met Premier Briand. He faced a death sentence at Constantinople in June and by August was leading the Albanian contingent at Saloniki.
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Essad Pasha
Albania
Rome
Italy
Paris
Briand
Constantinople
Saloniki
New Low Record Held in New York Plague
New York records a new low in infantile paralysis within the latest 24 hours ending at 10 a m. today as the department of health reports four deaths and thirteen cases, down from yesterday by three and ten respectively.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Health
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