UAPAN MAY SEND MEN TO BALKANS
Tokio learns of Bulgaria's role and London notes British openness to Japanese troop dispatches while Japan reconsiders its Balkan policy. UK and France push for joint action with Russia to aid Serbia as Austro German advance continues toward Nish. Italy declines broader Balkan involvement to focus on Trentino and Trieste.
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Tokio
Japan
Bulgaria
London
Balkans
Paris
Baron Kikujiro Ishai
Russia
Serbia
M. Viviani
Chamber of Deputies
France
Great Britain
Italy
Trentino
Trieste
Job hunters overrun Ardmore after tank car blast
Ardmore Oklahoma is swamped by job seekers drawn by the wreckage cleanup and repair work after a gasoline tank car explosion two weeks ago that claimed more than 50 lives. Builders and contractors say they have more workers than needed and are trying to curb the flood of jobless men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Hounds Save Farmer From Runaway Team Near Highmore
George Hirsch a wealthy farmer near Highmore South Dakota was thrown from his buggy when a runaway team dashed off. Two wolf hounds persisted in drawing attention of their masters and led hunters to the spot where Hirsch lay unconscious likely saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highmore
South Dakota
George Hirsch
Hirsch
B&O awards 62000 tons of rails contract
Baltimore and Ohio railroad selects The Illinois Carnegie Cambria and Maryland steel companies to supply 62 000 tons of steel rails. The order signals a major expansion in rail infrastructure and procurement from prominent steel producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Md
Thellinois, Carnegie, Cambria and
Maryland — Steel Companies
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Quake Shocks Hit Italian Cities Causing Panic
Earthquake shocks were felt in Reggio and Emilia, lasting 12 seconds. Many houses were damaged and residents panicked as tremors rattled northern Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Reggio
Emilia
Ban on Cotton Piece Goods Declared By London
The British government announced in the house by Foreign Secretary Grey its intention to declare cotton piece goods and other cotton products contraband, signaling a policy move amid trade disputes.
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London
Grey
Suit seeks injunction over Mutual Life loan investment
Chicago. Mrs Olga H S Walsh files in federal court suit to block Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York from investing 10 million dollars of policyholder funds in the Anglo French loan of 500 million. She argues such investment could disrupt the company and depress policy values, contravening Illinois and New York statutes governing insurance fund investments. The bid seeks officers restrained from funding the loan or aiding war munitions, planes or submarines for belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Olga H. S. Walsh
Mutual
State of Illinois
State of New York
British Casualties Rising After Fortnight Losses
British losses in the fortnight amount to 21,000 since October 1, with the weekend casualty list listing 200 officers and 4,300 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Father of Seven Ends Life in Brimfield Incident
Phillip Bell, the father of seven, hanged himself at his Brimfield home. Police found him in a tree limb, suicide noted in the incident report.Authorities were investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Phillip Bell
Bulgarian Minister Quits Rome for Sofia Flight
Bulgaria's minister and staff departed Rome for Sofia via Switzerland in a incident free withdrawal. The envoy and location staff left the Italian capital without incident.
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Rome
Bulgaria
Sofia
Switzerland
Typhoid Cases Prompt Farmington Officials Action
Health authorities in Farmington Illinois move to curb a typhoid fever outbreak as eighteen cases are quarantined nearby. Local officials consider steps to halt the epidemic and protect residents.
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Farmington
Ili
Peoria
Ill
Farmington, Ill
Boy Killed by Ball Hit at Local Game
Five year old Thomas Fisher Gillespie died after a line drive struck him in the heart while watching a ball game from his father's knee. The accident occurred during the local game, shocking spectators and authorities as investigators review how the tragedy happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Thomas Fisher
Cotton Broker Arthur H. Page Dies in Chicago
Arthur H. Page head of Arthur H. Page & Co. cotton brokerage firm in New Orleans died suddenly in his downtown Chicago hotel apartment. He was a native of New Orleans.
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Chicago
Arthur H. Page
Arthur H. Page & Co
New Orleans
Crescent City
Bark Seil ereen Sunk Off Irish Coast in Collision
The Norwegian bark Seil ereen, en route to Savannah from Scotland, was sunk in a collision with a British steamer off the north coast of Ireland. The crew were rescued and brought to the mainland.
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London
Savannah
Scotland
Ireland
Four Paris Papers Suspended by Censor Likely For Two Days
Four Paris daily papers including Paris-Rappel, Radical, Guerre Sociale and Loeuver were suspended by order of censorship. Three were halted for two days while one was suspended indefinitely.
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Paris
Rappel
Radical
Guerre
Sociale
Loeuver
Ex Judge William Johnston Dies in Valparaiso at 72
Former judge William Johnston of Valparaiso Indiana died at age 72. A Civil War veteran and longtime political figure, he worked as a corporation lawyer and remained active in state affairs.
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Valparaiso
Ind
William Johnston
Germans Report Gains Everywhere in War Office Statement
Berlin reports advances on western eastern and southeastern fronts. In Champagne near Tahure Germans reconquered 4 km front and 100 m depth. Eastern front: Germans repulsed a Russian attempt near Garbounovka. captured eight km front with six officers and 750 prisoners. Southeastern theater: Belgrade and surrounding heights in German hands as Serbians retreated.
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Berlin
War Office
Souchez
Tahure
Champagne
von Hindenburg
Garbounovka
Pinsk
Dvinsk
Poniewesch
Illukse
Gemans
Belgrade
Germans Repulsed on the Drina Front
The German war office announced the capture of Belgrade, confirmed by a Nish official communication from the Serbian delegation. The Austro German assault on the lower Drina frontier is said to have been repulsed with enormous losses for the Teutons.
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London
Serbia
Belgrade
Semendria
Nish
von Mackensen
William
Drina
Paris
War Office
Nish i
Lower
Teutons
Republicans to Attend Mid West Conference on Preparedness
Davenport Iowa October 14 165 Senator Albert C Cummins of Iowa Senator Lawrence Y Sherman of Illinois and Henry D Estabrook of New York have signified their intention to be present at the Mid West Conference on Preparedness to be held in Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Albert C. Cummins
Iowa
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
Henry D. Estabrook
New York
Stricken With Paralysis Ends Career of Engineer Shorty Becker
Charles EB Shorty Becker aged 51 a veteran Wabash engineer was found unconscious at the throttle of his locomotive by his fireman as the train neared Taylorville. He piloted the train into the yards and stopped. Becker suffered a stroke of paralysis and died two hours later at St Vincent's hospital of a second stroke.
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Pana
Til
Charles EB
Shorty
Becker
Wabash
Taylorville
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Justice Lamar Absent at Fall Term Opening
Associate Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar of the Supreme Court will be absent when the court convenes for the fall term and may never return to the bench. He has been ill for several months and returned to Washington a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Supreme Court
Lamar
Bandits Flee With Payroll Near Hymera
Two men on motorcycles robbed Earl Smith a bookkeeper at the Lattas Creek Coal Company office near Hymera Indiana and escaped with nine thousand dollars in currency brought to pay off the men at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Earl Smith
Lattas Creek
Pope Wins Anti Sunday Work Pledge
In Paris the Matin reports Pope Benedict achieved a pledge from belligerent governments to permit prisoners of war to abstain from work on Sundays. The accord marks a significant step in wartime humanitarian considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Benedict
Matin
Illinois Girl Missing. Niece Pearl Foster Vanishes
William Armstrong notified Sheriff Elijah Barnes that his niece Pearl Foster aged 18 has disappeared mysteriously on September 21 while traveling from Decatur Illinois to Pana Illinois.
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Illinois
Pana
William Armstrong
Elijah Barnes
Miss Pearl Foster
Decatur
Police Magistrate Found Dead in Vandalia
Police magistrate Jesse Mays aged 79 of Vandalia was found dead in bed. He previously served as Fay ette County sheriff and held a longtime role in local law enforcement in Illinois.
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Vandalia
Ill
Jesse Mays
Vandallia
Fayette County
Cousin of Washington Dead in Carthage
Mrs Christen Dean of Carthage Missouri aged 0 years died here. She is described as a cousin of George Washington and the report notes her death occurred in the city.
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Washington
Carthage
Christen Dean
George Washington
Serbian Front Holds Against Austro German Advance
Allied forces at Saloniki push north to aid Serbia as Austro German troops gain a foothold beyond the Save while Serbia defends mountainous terrain. Greek policy remains unsettled under Premier Zaimis as Entente ministers seek a stance.
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London
Save
Nish
Austria
Germany
Serbia
Near
Saloniki
Macedonia
Athens
Greece
Balkan
Alexander Zaimis
Bulgarian Manifesto Says Bulgaria Joins Central Powers
The Frankfurter Zeitung quoted by Overseas News Agency reports Bulgaria issued a manifesto to the nation declaring entry into the war on the side of Germany and its allies. It warns Bulgaria would face death by own action if it did not align with the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Bulgaria
Germany
Carlson rejects amnesty for ex-strikers in Colorado riots
Governor Carlson, Denver, says he will not extend general amnesty to the former labor war rioters despite reconsidering after premature publicity. He blames the decision on public pressure and the potential impact on ongoing indictments.
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Carlson
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Prince of Wales Wounded Near Ypres
Paris reports the prince of Wales was shot in the arm by a jealous husband while dining at a staff headquarters near Ypres. The wound is described as not serious.
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Prince of Wales
Paris
Toa House
Ypres
Embezzler Freed to Enlist for Front Duty
Paris banker Huguet, imprisoned for embezzlement, was released at his request to serve as a soldier at the front and make amends for his crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Huguet
French General Loses Three Sons at Front
Paris reports Gen. Edouard de Curieses de Castrenau has three sons killed in action. Two died earlier and the third’s death was just announced, reflecting the high toll on the general’s family amid the front-line fighting.
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Paris
Edouard de Curieses de Castrenau
Change Lists Allies Bonds. Anglo-French Five Year Issue
New York reports the first NYSE trade in the $500 million Anglo-French five year six percent bonds. The initial sale amounted to $10 million at 98, signaling active interest in the offering.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Twins Joined At Heads In Lafayette Birth
Twin girls born to Mrs. Andre Freeman in Lafayette are joined at the head. Both babies are reported in good health.
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Lafayette
Andre Freeman
Noted Memphis Rabbi Dead at 71
Max Samfield, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Children of Israel in Memphis Tennessee, has died at age 71. He led community religious life for decades, earning respect across the Jewish community and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Max Samfield
Congregation
Children of Israel
Huerta Minister to Die in Treason Death Sentence
Mexico City reports Alberto Garcia Grenados once interior minister under General Huerta has been convicted of treason and sentenced to death. The ruling sets a stark postrevolutionary example as authorities vow to uphold the verdict amidst political turbulence.
$250000 Church is Burned in Lachine Fire
Montreal police report a major blaze at a famous parish church in Lachine causing estimated losses of 250000 dollars. Fire officials suspect arson and say the building is a total loss. The church drew worshippers from the area and pastored a long history in the community.
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Montreal
Que
Lachine
Illinois asks for extra million for foot and mouth outbreak
Illinois state lawmakers consider an immediate $1,000,000 emergency appropriation to aid cattlemen harmed by a second foot and mouth outbreak. State Senator FE Curtis of Kankakee predicts a special session by November 10 to draft constitutional fixes and address an adequate appropriation bill. He foresees a ten day session with Governor Dunne and key committee chairs. Curtis rules out adding Sunday closing issues to the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
FE. C. Curtis
Kankakee
State
Senate Appropriations Committee
Curtis
Senate
Fergus
Supreme Court
Dunne
Smejkal
House Appropriations Committee
General Assembly
Boy Killed at Ball Game in Gillespie
Six year old Johnny Fisher died after a foul ball struck him during Neal's Carlinville game. Autopsy showed two broken ribs splinter pierced his heart. he died en route to a physician as the nine inning match ended 3 to 0 for Carlinville.
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Gillespie
Johnny Fisher
Neal
Carlinville
Oehler
Johnny
Mother of Lynched Man Sues over Alleged Illegal Death
Mariah Valventi Tiazza sues Randolph County in federal court seeking 5000 damages alleging her son Albert Tiazza was illegally killed by a mob during a transfer from Willisville Perry county to Pinckneyville with deputies present. He was single and the sole support of his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Albert Tiazza
Randolph County
Mariah Valventi Tiazza
Tiazza
Willisville
Perry County
Pinckneyville
Percy Tiazza
Cook County Sends One Million Tax Payment to State
Springfield State Treasurer Andrew Russell returned from Chicago with a certified check for one million dollars. The funds represent Cook County taxes collected by Henry Stuckart, county treasurer, and due to the state for several months. About five hundred thousand dollars remaining is expected to be turned over to the state soon.
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Cook County
Springfield
Andrew Russel
Chicago
Henry Stuckart
Russel
Missing Pana Bay Located in Rosebud South Dakota
Mrs. Abraham Smith of Lakewood southeast of Pana had searched six weeks for her son Floyd Smith seventeen who disappeared near Pana on his way to Assumption nine miles north. She received a letter dated Rosebud S D informing her he was in Rosebud and planned to make it his home.
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Pana Bay
Pana
Abraham Smith
Lakewood
Floyd Smith
Assumption
Here
Rosebur
S. D
Train Kills Motorist in Mount Vernon Crash
Frank Hennegan a forty five year old East Moline resident was killed when his automobile was struck by a freight train at Mount Vernon. The fatal accident occurred as the car and train collided at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Frank Hennegan
East Moline
Mount Vernon
Illinois Grand Army to Present Civil War Flag
The Wilneis Department plans October 22 ceremony at the Statehouse to deposit a worn Civil War flag carried by the Fifteenth Illinois volunteer infantry. Gov Dunne will receive the flag with remarks by Department Commander Snyder and Invited organizations will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilneis
Statehouse
Fifteenth Volunteer Regiment
Springfield
Fifteenth
Ilinois Volunteer Infantry
Representatives’ Hall
State House
John M. Snyder
Canton
Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
Stephenson Post
Edward F. Dunne
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
The
Sons of Veterans
Auxiliary
John B Inman
Thomas N. Ewine
Illinois
Harry Steelman
Margaret Brooks
Department
Lincoln Dubois
John Underlanger
Three Prisoners Foiled In Barricaded Escape Attempt
In a state penitentiary a file disturbed the iron bars of a classroom cell halted a daring escape by three inmates. James Carney known as Coffee Jim James Clark both burglars and Charles Wilson a purse snatcher from Peoria were cornered after overpowering a guard. They planned to flee with provisions and civilian clothes.
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James Clark
Charles Wilson
Carney
Clark
Chicago
Wilson
Pedria
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Servia
Mutual Life Insurance CO. OF
Justice Lamar III
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