Germans Claim Ocsel Island Seizure Near Gulf of Riga
Berlin reports German forces captured the Russian island of Ocsel in the Gulf of Riga on October 17. Official German staff says torpedo craft and gunboat clashes favored the Germans as Russian ships retired. Naval activity and Zeppelin reports also cited around Moon Sound and Oesel.
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Moon Sound
Oese Island
Deesel
Berlin
London
Ocsel
Gulf of Riga
Teuton
Oesel Island
Bay of Riga
British Dropping Bombs and Tarnished War Report
London reports British naval aircraft dropped bombs on Bruges docks at night. A German Zeppelins nest observed. Petrograd notes German dreadnoughts mined, while Berlin disputes losses. In Flanders renewed artillery and cautious attacks precede possible offensives. Macedonia fronts show Bulgarian gains. Verdun sees violent artillery fighting with repulsed German thrusts near Jurincourt and Mont Cornillet.
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London
Bruges
Zarren
Gulf of Riga
Oesel Island
Gulf
Petrograd
Kerr
Aml
French
Trent
Aisne
Champagne
Verdon Terion
Petain
Trac
Flanders
Roweser
Hale
Jaconin
Berlin
Ypres
Lta
Macedonia
Gertoin
Struma
Ines Notiheaat
Artilley
Verdun Front
Meuse
War Office
Messenger Girls Do Good Service in Butte
In Butte Montana on Oct 17 the Mes senger girls of the local Western Union telegraph office are praised for efficient service. Four work the day shift wearing standard caps and earn similar pay to the messenger boys. The manager notes they are more prompt than the boys.
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Butte
Mont
Qet
Wm Telegraph Company
Hoya
Ettor Arrested on Rebelious Conspiracy Charge in Philadelphia
Joseph J. Ettor former IWW member, acquitted of murder in the Lawrence textile strike, was arrested by federal agents in Philadelphia. He is held on $10,000 bail for a Saturday hearing on a redited conspiracy warrant, denying IWW ties since January.
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Doen J. Ettor
Philadelphia
Joseph J. Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
Lawrence, Mags
Federal
Chicora
Etter
Wilson Writes to Yardmaster Kelly Five Sons in Service
New York November 17 President Wilson sends a personal letter to Jersey City yardmaster Kelly praising his five sons who enlisted or volunteered. The oldest is 25 and the youngest 17 three are of draft age, all served under arms. President Wilson expresses pride and congratulations for the family’s patriotic effort.
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New
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Gotch Leaves Chicago Hospital After Treatment
Frank Gotch, former world wrestling champion, who has been ill in a Chicago hospital for a week, left the institution today and plans to stay in Chicago for several days to undergo further treatment.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Moyle Named As Assistant Secretary to Treasury in Washington
James J H Moyle of Salt Lake City arrived in Washington to take the post as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury replacing Byron Nexton who was collector of the Port of New York.
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James JH. Moyle
Salt Lake City
Washington
the Treasury
Byron Nexton
New York
Drafted Indians Farewell Celebration at Fort Peck
Residents of the Fort Peck Indian reservation drafted into the United States Army were given a farewell celebration by their kinfolks. Chiefs and pid men urged loyalty and credit to their race. A special building was erected at the fort for the occasion as nearby Indians gathered eagerly for the all-day event.
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Poplar
Mont
Fort Peck
United States Army
Iag
Norwegian Ship Themas Sunk in Mediterranean
Copenhagen Oct 1 The Norwegian steamer Themas has been sunk in the Mediterranean. All crew members are missing. The Themas of 7742 gross tons and 405 feet long was built in Sunderland England in 1914 and owned by Tousbury.
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Copenhagen
Themas
Mediterranean
Norweian Foreien
Sunderland
Eneg
Tousburr
Mob Assaults Russian Generals During Korniloff Uprising
Reports from Petrograd say cadets sparked a mob that forced Korniloff loyalists to walk three miles to the station. Thousands pelted with missiles as trains were fired upon. General Astoff was struck in the eye and General Vanoufaky seriously injured.
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Petrograt
Ken Rain
Korniloff
Kercstehrr
Key
Secreu
Sfen
Astoff
Vanoufaky
London Listing Bomb Shelters in Wartime Prep
London inventories iron meot shelters to accommodate millions, with tunnels and basements cataloged for wartime safety. Educational authorities declare London schools safe during past week as anticipation of German raids continues. All German workers discharged at the Mosb due to complaints of discipline allegations.
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London
Archer
Hoston
Waltada
Mosb
American Destroyers Do Great Work On High Seas
The five months of active service have seen American destroyers cover about 75 000 miles, more than two years at peace, without major accidents. They patrolled new Atlantic routes, adopted improved British tactics, and enhanced depth charges and gunnery. Destroyers convoy food ships and transport vessels, rescue torpedoed crews, and steadily learn safer anti submarine methods while facing danger in harsh seas and frequent U boat encounters.
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Associated Press
New York
Detroit
Knorville
Navy Department
Revere
Mino
Liberty Loan Fund Climbs as Second Bond Drive Rises
Washington reports indicate the second Liberty Loan push is near or exceeding one billion dollars with New York at 411 million and Chicago at 260 million. Districts across the nation show strong bonds buying, farmers of German birth contributing, and a campaign pace of about 100 million daily toward the 5 billion goal, amid efforts to counter threats to banks aiding the loan.
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Washington
New York
Chicago
T. Louis
Jinn Weende
Kansan City
Minneapolia
Dallan
Tams
den Moines
Minneapolis
Thera
Kanean
Episcopalians Meet as Utah Bishop Faces Probe
Chicago hosts the 31st annual gathering of Protestant Episcopal bishops with Utah bishop Wishof Jones amid ant-American utterances under review. Elsewhere, Sperry and Dixon claim first hydroplane loop record over Long Island, reaching near 10000 feet before recovering. Liberty bond purchases in New York Federal Reserve districts top 420 million dollars, up 27 million from yesterday.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Paul Jones
Utah
Sallaa
Kan
Boush Dakota
Chicago
New York
Lawrence Sperry
Thomas Dixon
Mastic
Long Jeland
Sperry
Liberty Joan
Federal Reserve
Freight Moving With Efficiency in Petrograd
Freight movement improves at Vladivostok with a 3 percent congestion reduction after Stevens commission work. John F Stevens led the panel’s return to Petrograd praising progress. Three thousand loaded cars were distributed as daily tonnage grows and new mechanicals are installed after seven weeks in eastern Siberia.
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Petrograd
Vladivostok
Stevens
John
F. Stevens
Siberia
Hoover Urges Sugar Economy
Washington Oct 17 The food administration appeals to the American people to cut sugar use to ease a shortage that may last into November when Hawaiian and beet crops reach the market. Officials blame public laxness and exports, noting retailers have stocks at agreed prices and see no reason for a price rise during the current shortage.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
General Bliss Orders Restraint on Army Officers
General Bliss, chief of staff, abruptly halted commissioning officers from various branches into the staff corps before actual need. The move, aimed at medical, signal and quartermaster sectors, delays many commissions for officers from ground and field schools, though those needed will eventually be appointed.
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Washington
Dilan
Anift
Army
Taa
Medical
Signal and Quartermaster Corps
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Plana
LWW
Wilson
Yardmaster
Jersey City
M’adoo
Liberty Loan Fund Climbing
Southwest
Salt Lake
Church
U.S
Long Island
Episcopal
Vasily
John F. Stevens
Hoover
General Bliss
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