War at sea and on land across Europe and Africa
Report covers Russian fleet movement near Moon Sound and potential escape routes, German seizures of Dago and Schildau islands, Ostend bombing, continued heavy artillery duels in Belgium and the Verdun front, Italian Austrian clashes in the Alps, East Africa battles, Petrograd parliament opening, Kaiser’s return to Berlin, and broader Allied offensives with notable troop movements and shifting strategic aims. Includes New Zealand rail earnings and Porto Rico independence referendum hints.
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Moon Sound
Ostend
Riga
Gulf of Finland
Berlin
Gulf of Riga
Reval
Esthenia
Schildau
Moon Island
Esthenian
Dago Island
Oesel Island
Belgium
Champagne
Carnilet
Verdun
Mont Carnillet
Trentino
Julian Front
Macedonia
East Africa
Nyangao
Daniels Urges End to False Double Standard on Venereal Disease
Secretary Daniels addressed the Clinical Congress of Surgeons in Chicago urging the medical profession to end the false double standard that degrades military effectiveness. He warned that venereal diseases reduce army and navy capacity, citing days lost, admissions for treatment, and the need for honesty at home, in schools, and in churches to curb the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of
Chicago
Daniels
Navy
Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America
Unbeaten Sergeant Major Solves Morning Riddle
A young officer bets a question will stump the sergeant major who guides rounds and inspects the cookhouse. The master answers why water boils at the edges first, noting edge broth for guards before others. Also mentioned: a $2,000,000 loan to Belgium, total U S support to Allies at $2.5184 billion, Universal zoo animals in a film, and a note about Life is worth living.
Antilles Survivors Land After U boat Sinking
Survivors from the US transport Antilles, sunk by a German submarine on its homeward voyage, were landed at a French port and cared for by the American consulate. Many sought Paris after men perished in the blast and the stern rose steeply as ships broke apart in heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antilles
United States
Paris
Canteens Along French Front Aid Poilu Refreshment Network
Along the French front from Belfort to Soissons American Red Cross and Societe de Secours aux Blesses Militaires run canteens near the lines offering hot drinks and food. Each site has French and American staff, a safety peril, and duty from volunteers under constant risk from gunfire and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Red Cross
Societe de Secours Aux Blesses Militaries
Belfort
Soissons
Red Cross
Nick Romanoff's Secret Trip From Tsarskoe Selo to Tobolsk
A Harbin Russian insider describes the covert five day journey of Nicholas Romanoff once emperor of Russia from Tsarkoe Selo to Tobolsk. Three first class sleeping cars carried the former imperial family and attendants with three hundred soldiers along the railway zone. The train departed August 15, Kerensky bid farewell, and the travelers kept concealed at stations nightly for an hour to allow movement. Romanoff appeared well and agreeable throughout.
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Nick Romanoff
Harbin
Manchuria
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Tsarkoe Selo
Tobolsk
Romanoff
M. Romanoff
M. Kerensky
Nicholas
Private Louis A Ripley buys 604 Liberty Bonds
In San Antonio Texas on October 21 Private Louis A Ripley of the 121st Aero Squadron at Kelly Field purchased 604 Liberty bonds from campaign officers. Ripley said he sold his seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 30 200 and that the bonds are the best investment I know. Henry McRae notes a butterfly picture titled Man and Beast at the Pastime theatre Friday October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Zoo
San Antonio
Tex
Louis A. Ripley
Aero Squadron
Kellyfield
Poe Ripley
New York Stock Exchange
Henry McRae
Eileen Bedgwick
Kingsley Benedict
Close of First School Quarter Report Promising
The Journal correspondent from Wingate notes the first school quarter ends with above average thoroughness, exams upcoming, and hopes for strong reports home. A joint debate on October 27 and an Old Maid's Convention by the Browning Society follow, then October 29 begins the second quarter with many new students expected and ready to rejoin classes. Liberty Loan progress looks likely to fall short of the $5,000,000,000 target, though Liberty Day may help but not complete the goal.
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Wingate
Gladstone
Philosopian Societies
Browning Society
Liberty Loan
Washington
Treasury
Department of Liberty Loan
Officiala
Buy a Bond in World War I Call to Support War Effort
The piece urges readers to finance the war by purchasing bonds, stressing that money funds the fight against the Kaiser. It notes Annie Redwine as a named person tied to the appeal and emphasizes civic duty and shared sacrifice.
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Annie Redwine
Marshville Cares For Stock At County Fair
The Marshville County Fair promises top facilities for live stock with J C Austin in charge. A large Griffin stable will house entries with running water and lighting, plus an added enclosure for extra stock. Poultry shows in adjacent sheds will feature premiums for fifteen breeds and judging by Caele Joe of Mecklenburg. Women run the hall housing women’s exhibits, and community groups will showcase pantry goods, relics, and school displays. Horse and foot races for youths and heavy women provide afternoon entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Green
Union County
Marshville
J. C. Austin
C. Griffin
Austin
Mecklenburg
B. H. Griffin
Loyalty to America Pledged By Gers man Born
Two thousand German birth or descent residents gathered at the Carl Schurz monument in Central Park to reaffirm loyalty to the United States and pledge to aid in the war effort. The Liberty loan rally closed with a patriotic singalong of The Star Spangled Banner led by eager children, followed by German American speakers urging continued sacrifice for victory.
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America
Gersman
New York
Carl Schurz
Central Park
United States
Liberty Loan
Wounds Fatal to Girl Who Passed As Man
Florence Kelly a 20 year old white girl from Greenville Tennessee died after a truck incident in Newport. She wore men’s clothes and had worked as a water boy at Camp Hill for three weeks. She was riding the truck and was thrown when trying to jump aboard as it moved. Efforts to reach her family failed. Turn your dollars into bullets Buy a bond.
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Joe Thomas
Monroe Botks
Maraleville
Flora Garland
Jefferson
J. T. Garland
Charlotte
Messrs
Worth
Furty" Plyler
Monroe
Marsh
Bivens
Jean Harrill
Atlanta
Thomas
T. P. Little
North Marshville Township
A. C. Davis
Olive Branch Ia
Davis
Mittie Deese
Mark Sinclair
Win
Liles
Wingate
Conley Thomas
Rockingphew
Carl Bailey
Christine
Florence
Bailey
General Fire Extinguishing Co
Lurlyne Bailey
la Grange College
la Grange
Odessa Curlee
Miss Bailey
J. K. Bailey
J.T. Garland & Co
Mesdames
B. A. Hallman
Braswell
Baker
Floyd Hamilton
Sara Austin
Clyde
J. K. Thomas
C. B. Batley
Claude Phifer
Ernest Barrett
Marshville
Union County
Newport. News
Florence Kelly
Greenville
Tenn
Camp Hill
Death Claims Mr Richardson at Monroe Home
Obituary notes the death of Mr G J Richardson at his Monroe area home after three weeks ill with Brights disease. He is remembered as a devout Corinth Baptist Church member, survived by mother wife four sons and several daughters, funeral held at Corinth Church with Rev K R Haigler officiating. Interment followed amid large attendance. The notice also lists animal picture at Pastime Theatre and a not guilty verdict for Gerald Walsh in a Boston elevated car manslaughter case. A baby bond appeal appears in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabtie
McAllister
A. W. McAllister
Tom Best
Greensboro News
Seaboard Air Line
Raleigh
Hamlet
Henry A. Page
Clarence Poe
Seaboard
Page
Aberdeen
Dr. Poe
Tago
McAlister
Jean
McAllis
Joptebpongehve
Aeauras Wingate
G. J. Richardson
Monroe
Bright
Richardson
Corinth Baptist Church
Mr. Richardson
Messrs
Charlie
Bunyan
Snyder
Sanford
Walter Melton
Jennie
Beattie
Mama
Ola
Eva Richardson
John
Zeb Richardson
Jake Penegar
Gerald Walsh
Boston
Walsh
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Ensky
Petrograd
Kerenky
Bolsheiki
Kkaiser
Constantinople
Helgoland
England
Porto Rico
New Zealand
New England
War Department
Army
Ypres
Poelcapelle
Houtholst Forest
Poelea
Pelle
SEC. Daniels
VICE
T. J. W. Broom
Department of Agriculture
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