Germany's Threat Against Petrograd Stirs Russia
Berlin reports capture of two Russian infantry regiments totalling 5000 on Moon island in the Gulf of Riga and Moscowbound government plans amid German advances. Petrograd notes torpedo boats sunk in Moon sound minefields, and evacuation of Reval begins as Kishkin announces move to Moscow. The situation spurs debate on Russia’s capital shift while battles on the Gulf and French front continue.
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Anti Germans In Outburst In Alsace Lorraine
Washington December reports from Strasbourg Metz and other points in Alsace Lorraine note a popular outburst of anti German feeling amid attempts to float a German loan and celebrate von Hindenburgs birthday October 2 Posters honoring the marshal were torn down or scraped in Strassburg and Metz with German authorities unable to identify culprits, challenging von Kuehlmanns claim that the pope of Alsace Lorraine does not wish to separate from Germany.
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Strife Within German Socialist Congress at Wurzburg
Washington Oct. 19 Reports from the German Socialist congress at Wurzburg describe recrimination and factional strife. Prominent members say the war has hurt the party with sharp redactions in dues and membership down about 70 percent. Criticism targets bureau heads for poor handling and leaders accused of government leaning amid arrests of notable Socialists including Liebknecht Luxembourg and Zietz.
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Food Robbers Raid a County in Kendall Areas
In Aurora Oct 19 a band of armed food robbers struck several Kendall county villages. They raided grocery and general stores at Milan, Newark, Lisbon, Helma, and others twenty miles south. Sheriffs from six counties hunt the culprits as the chase continues.
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Japanese mission formally received by Wilson at White House
President Wilson welcomed a five member Japanese diet delegation at the White House. The non diplomatic mission, headed by Dr A T Masac, aims to study American general methods and public sentiment on issues of mutual interest.
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Violent Fire Keeps Up Across Flanders Front
London dispatches report sustained violent artillery activity around Houtholet wood near Masschendaele and along the Meuse Meul road zone with several German positions repeatedly targeted. An Allied raiding party was repulsed with no casualties. The Paris war office noted German fortifications repeatedly shelled and 100 prisoners taken. In Verdun sector a German assault on the right bank of the Meuse was repulsed and multiple bombs dropped with no reported victims. American airman Lieutenant Haoul Lutbery of the Lafayette Escadrille shot down a German machine, while a second pilot, Sergant Waller Lauvell, sustained damage during patrols.
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Public Schools Guarded as Gary System Debate Roils New York
Riots by pupils and parents in upper East Side and Bronx over the Gary system led to police guarding schools. The unrest disrupted classes, with several arrests and broken windows at Bronze Building as demonstrators marched with placards demanding removal of the Gary system.
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Kansas Miners Stay At Work After Talks Resume
About ten thousand coat painters and other miners in the southwest field returned to work as representatives of miners and operators resumed negotiations. The strike planned to begin today in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas was deferred to allow talks on the fines system to proceed.
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Man Must Hang Despite Injuries
Baton Rouge La Oct 19 The personal safety related wounds of Helefatre Cartiere who cut his throat last night with a safety razor blade in an attempt to escape death on the gallows for the murder of Marion L Swords sheriff of Bladery parish are not serious enough to interfere with his execution as coming to reporters from the penitentiary and the hanging yard for this evening. The prison physician said the cut did not sever the Jugular vein.
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German Policy Seen in Quiet Peace Talks
Copenhagen Oct 19 The key to Germanys approach to peace terms lies in a qualified stance voiced by Herr Hoch Socialist member of the Reichstag He cites Von DethmannHolbeck saying the chancellor cannot commit but will press for terms favorable to Germany The claim suggests the government delays public peace declarations while maneuvering for gains Two: Von Tarnow Polish candidacy for regency prime ministership faces German opposition as the Polish throne council seeks a successor.
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Cuban Aviator Awarded for Valor by French Army
Lieut. 8. G. Campuzang, a young French Cuban aviator wounded in action, received a special service medal from the French army. Upon his return home on furlough, Ile Yang’s municipal council also awarded him a medal as recognition of distinguished valor. he will soon resume active service.
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Denver Drives to Raise 15 Million for Liberty Loan
In Denver, a campaign to secure 15 million dollars in Liberty Loan subscriptions took place on October 19 as Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo visited. The first three days yielded 1,265,750, with expectations of higher totals after his two speeches and a parade. Bonfires were planned for cities and counties next Tuesday as part of the effort.
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Ultimatum Sent To Coal Miners In Strike Wave
Springfield TL Oct 19 telegrams report 9 focal mining unions on strike. Frank Farrington state president warns that mines with no workers back by Monday Oct 22 will lose local charters. Mines at Venton Auburn Thaser Athens Centrall and Andrew were operating today despite tensions amid agitators and union leadership.
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Police arrest man in bid to bribe mechanic on U S transport
New York dated October 19 reports an alleged plot to damage a United States converted transport, halted by police who arrested a Scandinavian man and the pantryman Charles Wallaman, connected to a yacht owned by Harry Payne Whitney. The vessel, seized at Brooklyn drydock, is undergoing overhaul for use by the American government.
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Bishops Debate Paul Jones Case In Chicago
In Chicago the House of Bishops meets to decide on Bishop Paul Jones of Utah over alleged antiwar remarks. Debate centers on removal requests from Utah's advisory council and Jones alleged attendance at leftist gatherings in Los Angeles. Also slated today is the selection of a missionary bishop for Salina Kansas and a bishop for South Dakota.
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