New Rule on Copper Embargo From Britain to Italy
English ambassador announces a new rule shielding copper shipments from the United States to Italy from seizure while in transit to German destinations. The note says copper consigned to order for Italy or to a beneficiary will not be molested, but transit through Great Britain may be detained if routed to prohibited destinations.
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Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Tracan
Kateer
Little Kingdom
New York
Rotterdam
Belgium
England
Ambassador Page
Arguments Over 5 Percent Tariff Discounts in Appeal
The case before the U S customs court questions the 5 percent discount allowed on goods imported under the Underwood Simmons tariff act. Washington officials track the outcome, fearing revenue drops as war effects shift trade and ship spending. The matter may go to the Supreme Court after the Board of General Appraisers ruled discounts must be made in all cases due to favored nation treaties, a ruling that superseded an earlier opinion by former Attorney General McReynolds. No discounts have been granted pending a court decision.
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Istams Court
Washington
Customs Court
Secretary of the Treasury
May stay death by new law faces electrocution ruling
An Italian murder case reaches the U S Supreme Court as attorneys argue that sentencing by hanging is abolished and electrocution would add punishment. The brief cites Italian ship cargo detentions at Gibraltar and broader British responses, while unrelated notes mention Faure, the French singer, and other Civil War era details.
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Supreme Court
Italy
Jesus
Poe Itatlin
Aden
Gibruthr
Cox Cement
Puten
Giraltar
Carno
South Carolina
Plowshares for Cabinet Meeting Amid War to Peace Theme
Premier unveils converted swords as plowshares for official family during cabinet meeting. Secretary of State presented several plowshares crafted from ewoarda to the President and cabinet members. The gathering marked the first regular session after weeks of campaign travel and ongoing business accumulation.
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United States
Peru Cabinet Holds as President Denies Resignations
In Lima, 16th President Bena refused to accept the cabinet's resignation tendered in November. Cabinet changes have been frequent over the past year due to unstable politics. The Eva cabinet was formed in August amid ongoing turmoil.
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Lima
Peru
Benasles Tas
Aurelia Souza
Uncertaain
Aftuaio
Evra
Horses burned on ship as German spies blamed
Norfolk Va November 10 practically all 800 horses on the British steamer Rembrandt were burned or smothered to death when the vessel caught fire off the Virginia capes. Capt Edlin says threats were made before leaving Baltimore and suspects German crewmen. The ship circled 106 miles off Cape Henry while casings were disposed at sea. Most animals perished with only a few said alive.
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Rembrandt
Virginia Capea
Baltimore
St Nazaire
France
Edhin
Nelals
Lamp
Rem~ Brandt
Newport News
Capes
Penrose campaigned with no contributions or expenses, Fletcher says
Senator Penrose, reelected in Pennsylvania, spent 3073.87 in his campaign and reported no contributions. Other senators and candidates from Kentucky to Kansas show varied contributions and expenditures, including Beckham 3825 and 25566, Smith 1927.75, Brandegee 2509, Cummins none, Mann 1685 and 1740, Murdock 720 spent 350 received.
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Penn Sylvania
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Cc W Beckham
Kentucky
Smith
Maryland
Brandegee
Connecticut
Fletcher
Florida
Cummins
Towa
Mann
Oflllinois
House
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Poison death by matches ends in executioner's failure
Angelo Cerciello a condemned murderer in Trenton New Jersey died after attempting suicide in his cell by swallowing a solution of match heads and water physicians say tuberculosis and a diseased heart contributed to his death while the head keeper notes he had stored enough matches to make a poisonous brew and save himself from the chair
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Angelo Cerciello
Siale
Cercello
Madden
Arizona Bank Closes Doors in Four Days Announcement
Phoenix November 10 Valley Bank the largest in Arizona failed to open today. Bank officials said the institution would reopen within four days. Distress was due to inability to realize on collateral though assets were unimpaired and the bank remains solvent. LooJ Bennitt serves as president. capital is 150000 and deposits total 2220000.
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Valley Bank
Arizona
Gor Hunt
J .C Callaghen
Ror
Jis
Efificels
Looj Bennitt
AFL convention assigns business to committees in session
The American Federation of Labor began its session by entrusting extensive work to its committees and adjourning until tomorrow. The executive council's annual report and many resolutions were referred to the committees for study.
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Philadelphia
The
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council of the Federation
Berkman Freed on Bail in Anarchist Case
New York November 10 Alexander Berkman the anarchist freed on $1000 bail to await grand jury action on a felony charge of interfering with a police officer amended from a prior charge. Four Berkman followers arrested with him were fined $10 each for disorderly conduct.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Henry Frick
Gberkmans
Fremont Sloan Dies At County Hospital
Chicago November 10 Fremont Sloan brother of Jod and Cash Sloan famous American jockeys during racing heyday died last night at County Hospital He raced a string of horses in Chicago before the ban on the sport and later served as trainer for several well known owners
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Freemont Sloan
Jod
Cash Sloan
Sloan
Views of the War From the Staats-Zeitung in London Night
A New York Staats-Zeitung report from Nov 11 recounts a London Guild Hall gathering where Kitchener, Asquith, Balfour, and Churchill promoted patriotism and recruitment. The piece contrasts Kitchener’s realism with Churchill’s naval praise, notes Britain’s war stakes in Egypt India and South Africa, and discusses impressively unified public sentiment amid wartime strain.
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Staats-Zeitung
New York
Guild Hall
London
Hitchener
Asquith
Churchill
Balfour
World Watches German Effort to Starve Belgium
The Courrier des Etats-Unis notes Brussels faces starvation under German occupation. It cites Belgian resistance, German theft of transport, and a threatened halt to charitable aid from Brussels. It urges American vigilance to oppose German suppression and protect aid to Belgium.
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Belgium
Brunsela
Brussels
England Awakens to War Effort Across Society
London correspondence details a nation fully awake to total war, with sports and politics faded from headlines as Britain mobilizes. Suffrage movements pause to aid Belgium, while Home Rule fades and the wealthy curb luxuries. Diet, entertainment, and social life shrink as thousands fund soldiers and organize relief.
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London
England
Paris
Rim
Cuba Vice President Warns War Threatens Young Republic
Senor Enrique Jose Varona of Cuba answers how the European war may affect Cuba financially and politically. He warns the conflict will disrupt trade with the United States and depress production, risking the island’s economic existence and possibly prolonging a long global struggle.
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Cuba
Senor
Enrique Jose Varona
National University of Habana
Washington
Habana
United States
Free 6c bottle of Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder relief
Advertises the Williams Treatment claiming relief from kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and urinary issues. Offers a free 32 dose bottle with a 6c postage request and a cutout notice, name, and address, one bottle per address, to The Dr D A Williams Company in East Hampton Connecticut.
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D_A Williams
Dept 1625
Poestofice Block
East Hampton
Conn Bend
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