King Ferdinand's Forces Drive in Transylvania Front
Amid reports of Teutonic pressure on the Romanian front in Transylvania, King Ferdinand's forces are said to have been driven back into Romanian territory near Kronstadt and Rucaru as German offensives press toward Bucharest. Western fronts see renewed Allied advances on the Somme and in Macedonia, with British gains around Thiepval and ongoing trench fighting along the Ancre.
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Ferdinand
Backarranza
Transylvania
Kronstadt
Torzburger Pass
Rucaru
Bucharest
Canpulung
Somme
France
Entente
Chaulnes
Paris
Bapaume
Stuff
Schwaben
Thiepval
Macedonia
Monastir
Sofia
Monastir-Florina
Cerna
Senday
London
Ancre
Grandecourt
Patabberbeed
Wnese Te & Oo Cord
Capebie
Victory at Sea Ends in Losses, Report Says
A fragmented notice mentions 146 passengers and a violent encounter near a railway in Mexico. It notes forces clashing with bandits, casualties, and ongoing operations by authorities to secure the area.
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Jnaver
Chi‘aoely
Wescu
Joel
Andres
Mexico
SHUA CITY Outbreak Report From Mexican Front
A report from Santa Ysa garison says bandit activity around the region declined after General Tre took command. The commander noted no new threats recently despite ongoing unrest in the area.
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Mexico
Altachie
Tre
Sta Garison
Santa Ysa
New York Sees Winter Coal Shortage Predicted
Reports indicate a coal shortage looming for New York households this winter with supplies tight for both hard and soft coal. Labor disruptions at mines and transportation delays drive elevated prices and a potential pre Christmas relief squeeze for nut coal and other fuels.
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York
New York
Franciscan dies in city yesterday
TANF" ANCISCO, Oct. 16. Henry Snowsae the tattle kine died here yesterday.
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Ancisco
Henry Snows
St. Died
Hughes Accuses Administration Of Ignoring Farmers In Adamson Bill
Charles E. Hughes told Hastings crowds the Democratic administration ignored farm interests urging the Adamson law. He cited a telegram from H N Pope of the Texas Farmers Union to President Wilson and urged arbitration with farmer representation on any panel to settle freight rate disputes. Hughes warned against claims that a vote for him equals a vote for war and stressed farmers' patriotism and peaceful aims.
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Hastings
Neb
Charles E. Hughes
H. N. Pope
Texas Farmers’ Union
Wilson
Hughes
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Congress
Ford cars offered in Tucson Citizen subscription drive
Readers in Pima and adjoining counties may win Ford cars through the Citizen offer. Every entrant in the subscription campaign has a chance at a prize. if not winning the top prize, a 1917 Ford touring car awaits those who secure 200 yearly subscriptions. Mrs. J. F. Toland of Ray, Arizona, led a strong start by securing several new yearly subscriptions despite heavy rain, proving the plan’s ease and appeal for industrious participants.
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Pima
Ad.ng
Cosy Pier
Tucson
J. F. Toland
Ray
Arizona
Ford
Citisen
Toland
Rey
Cit
Department
Faeeon
Arizone
Irrigation Congress Opens as President's Representative Delivers Message
El Paso October 16 The twenty third international Irrigation Congress opens with Richard F Burgess reading a personal message from President Wilson to the delegates. A A Jones says the president regrets not attending and notes his deep interest in irrigation development and the Elephant Butte dam dedication is postponed due to rain. The executive committee calls for closer ties with the drainage congress and support for rural credit initiatives. The Elephant Butte dam dedication is set for October 22 with A A Jones officiating on behalf of the president.
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EL Paso
Texas
Richard F Burgess
Wilson Sonveyine
A. A Jones
Elephant Butte Dam
United State
Gamsend
Congress
Drainage Congress
Board of Governors
Comgressa
Elephant Bette
S. M
Thuresay
A. A. Jones
Wilson
Wilson addresses 200 at his home in Long Branch
President Wilson spoke to about 200 Wilson volunteers gathered at his Long Branch home. The group, coming from New York, discussed campaign issues and many planned to campaign speeches for the president.
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Wilson
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson Volunteers
New York
Registration Books Close Tonight Across State Elections
Registration for the coming state and national election ends at 5 p m today. All parties strive to have their supporters registered before the deadline. The closing date was yesterday but extended due to Sunday for county voters at the recorder’s office or at Bell Drug Company or Martin Drug Company.
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Sec Coust
County Recorder's
Bell Drug Company
Martin Drug Company
Papago Reservation Hearing Begun in Tucson
A Tucson Chamber of Commerce request to reduce the Papago Indian reservation by about one third was heard starting at 1 PM. The session gathered officials and local leaders including Andrew Martin, Jule Martin, Father Ventura, J. W. Bogan, S. Y. Barkley, and others as arguments favored cutting one million acres to allow road building and mineral development outside the reservation.
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Paducah
Jatt Ghd
Borh
Groes
George Rose
Brack Pissey
Begrestout
Mire Rose
Tes
Finley
Norm
Hoy
Mra
Rose
Thornhill
Mra. Rose
Tucson
Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Papago
Ronstadt
John Nelson
J. 8. Coch
Federal trade board urges Sunday papers cut size to save papers
Washington October 16 the federal trade commission urged publishers of large Sunday newspapers to reduce page size and cut waste to preserve paper supply. The letter says shrinking editions could prevent smaller papers from suspending unless paper output increases and asks publishers for cooperation and suggestions on practical implementation.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Crete Provisional Government Recognition Confirmed
London reports October 16 that the entente powers formally recognize the provisional government of Greece established on Crete by former premier Venizelos. The move formalizes Crete’s status under allied oversight amid the wider Greek crisis.
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Crete
London
Entente
Greece
Premiang
Venizeios
Tin tickness disease linked to preserved foods in Cologne
A report notes a serious blood poisoning illness labeled tin tickness in Cologne caused by continual feeding from preserved foods. The description calls it a dangerous condition connected to dietary practices.
Germans Repulsed After Heavy Attack on Schwaben Redoubt
German forces launched a heavy night assault on British positions near Schwaben Redoubt on the Somme front. The war office reports a costly German withdrawal after stiff British defense and heavy losses.
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London
Schwaben Redoubt
Somme
War Office
British Assault Pierces German Line Near Gueudecourt
British troops attacked northeast of Gueudecourt three miles south of Bapaume and penetrated the first German line before a counter attack recaptured ground. French forces attacked west of Sailly Saillisel but were driven back south of the village by a German counter attack.
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Berlin
London
Guedecourt
Bapaume
Sailly-Saillisel
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