First German POW dies in American field hospital in France
Oct 29 report by the Associated Press says the free German prisoner of war shot by an American patrol died later in a field hospital. The man, a mail carrier, said Germans did not know Americans were near the front. officers urged continuation of the war for pay while food was decent. he recounted misdirections leading to the encounter and praised the American doctor who treated him.
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J P Cotton Heads Meat Division Appointment
Washington announces the appointment of J J Cotton of New York as head of the meat division effective after November 1. He will direct license control of packing and slaughtering, operate from Chicago with T A Wheeler, and oversee regulations to balance producer, packer, farmer, and consumer interests.
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Chicago
T. A. Wheeler
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Cuticura Heals Baby Suffering From Eczema
A Vallejo mother reports using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to cure her baby’s eczema on the back and face after years of itching and scratching. The testimonial from Mrs H G cites relief and promotes samples and purchase where sold, dated 1917.
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Vallejo
al Jas. M
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Kelly of the Emerald Isle Navy Hero of German Humor
An American flotilla submariner dubbed Kelly by sailors earns mythic status for daring pranks and bold raids. He commands a minelaying vessel patrolling British waters, reportedly spiking German pride with playful tricks such as disguising a buoy as a message to the enemy and a staged flag planting. Fishermen cling to the tale as Germans raid a coast, prompting locals to burn watches and praise Kelly for striking back with wit amid wartime raids.
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Ty Mall
Kelly
Associated Press
Amstroyers
Hia
Puttin
Mzitheh
Bnoza
Mackrel
Teporis
Boys Favor France Duty in National Army Selects
Washington reports show most young men drafted for the national army want to go to France as fighting men. They prefer front lines, with many choosing combatant branches over non combatant roles, expressing pride in serving and reaching France quickly. Some letters reveal a considerable number seeking non combatant or artillery service for the best fit.
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National Army
France
Atenveat
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Avila
Leo
China
Mary
Personnel Officer Records Men By Skill For Transfers
Headquarters detail the division personnel process including schooling, languages, service branch preference, marital status, prior trade and employer, wages, and work history. The officer may recommend transfers to other units or roles to address deficiencies in expertise such as gunsmithing.
Lumber Mills to Speed Wood Shipbuilding Materials
Southern pine lumber producers met with Shipping Board officials in Washington on October 30 to pledge supplying lumber for shipbuilding without delay. Delays in lumber delivery have hampered Atlantic and Gulf coast ship construction, with officials faulting builders for overly cautious keel planning and inexperienced constructors.
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Plne
Shipping Board
Felix Diaz Declares New Revolution in Mexico
A manifesto issued by General Felix Diaz, leader of a new revolutionary movement in Mexico from Camp Buenavista Vera Cruz dated September 3, 1917, calls for old federal army members to join a reorganized national government and aims to restore the 1857 constitution, denying dissolution and urging support against the Carrancista party. The document is endorsed by the nephew of Mexico's former president, with archives cited to show broad citizen support and dispersed arm resistance.
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EL Paso
Felix Diaz
Mesica
Carrangista Party
Cliltena
Armis
Merlerg Union
Bradquartitra
Air raid on England fails in southeast counties
London official briefing reports hostile airplanes attempted to raid southeast England but could not pass the outer defenses. Field Marshal Viscount French described the action as thwarted with no enemy aircraft succeeding to break through. Police and guards relayed warnings as Londoners resumed routine after the alert.
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England
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Agtta
Waravik
Etty Atra
Realdenia
Landen
Penny Famine Rumors Shake New York City
New York faces a penny shortage with officials considering appealing to children to drain savings banks. The U S Treasury reportedly has little penny stock as prices rise for small-change items. In London, Sir George Cave notes government actions after attempts to establish an Industrial Workers of the World branch.
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Martin Vogel
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W. W. JM
England
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House of Commons
George Cave
Home Secretary
Pnd
Industrial Workers of the World
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