Food estimates warn of war wearers starving if supplies fail
An Allied and German food outlook warns that Germany and Austria Hungary face food for about 3960 francs and Britain for 000 06. Allies may have 256 days of supply while enemies reach exhaustion in weeks without help from the DUS or other countries. The piece details bread sources, home yields, and potential crop failures amid mobilization pressures.
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Germany
DUS
Horts
South Ameria
Russia
Arma Aistria
Britain
Central Asia
Austria Hungary
Eurége
Breid
Obran
Great Britaly
World War Era Trade Outlook and Price Pressures
The text suggests spring harvests will shrink and hotel and meat prices may rise as war impacts Europe. It warns of trade paralysis that could wreck certain commerce lines and force rebuilding of industry and wastes at lower costs after the conflict ends.
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Europe
Number of National Banks in Operation and Capital Totals
The September comptroller report shows 7 561 national banks in the United States with authorized capital totaling 107 684 175 dollars. Outstanding circulation backed by bonds amounts to 735 966 677 dollars and secured by other bonds 326 153 210 dollars. The emergency currency issued under the Aldrich-Vreeland act is included. On September 23 banks with capital of 1 960 000 dollars were authorized to begin business.
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United States
Comptroller of Currency
McAdoo Defends Bank Policy Amid Southern Protests
Secretary McAdoo backs withdrawing funds from banks not using notes as intended. Southern bankers say loans are tightening and rates rising while producers demand more credit, arguing reserves should be kept to meet future needs. They claim banks hoard cash to brace for a anticipated surge in demand.
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McAdoo
Treasury Department
Southern Bankere 'T
South l
Two New U S Attorneys Nominated by President
President James Anderson of Massachusetts and Hildreth of North Dakota named as United States attorneys for their districts. George W Anderson of Boston is nominated for the Massachusetts district and Hildreth for the North Dakota district, while the Senate confirms several other diplomatic and commerce officials including Frederic Jesup Stimson, Henry P Fletcher, and Edward Ewing Pratt.
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James Anderson
Massachusetts
Hildreth
North Dakota
Bel United States
George W Anderson
Boston
District of Massachusetts
Behin
Fargo N Dak
District of North Dakota
Senate
Prederic Jesup Stimson
Argentina
Henry P Fletcher Ambagslor
Chile
Edward Ewing Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Senate approves invite to international education congress
The Senate on Thursday backed a joint resolution authorizing the President to invite foreign delegates to the International Congress on Education at Oaklamf Cal from August 11 to 27, in connection with the Panama Pacific Exposition.
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Senate
Mattis
Oaklamf Cal
German And French Views Of The War
The Staats Zeitung commentary notes little change in Poland and Galicia with both sides claiming wins. It argues German and Austrian forces in the east face a different campaign than the western front where Germany and France have locked in a drawn exchange along the Aisne. Russia’s advance is hampered by German defense in Prussia and Galicia, and victory depends on Russian disruption of German wings on the Vistula and Galicia while German planners exploit strategic dispositions. Herman Ridder.
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Galicia
Berlin
Petrograd
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Prussia
Silesia
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Paris
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Aisne
Peema
Warsaw
Vistula
Herman Ridder
Isham shell to be tested by special naval board
Secretary Daniels named a special naval board to evaluate the Isham shell a method using explosive charges on ship hulls. Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske leads the board with Capt Koy C Smith Capt John A Hoogewerff Prof O G Dodge and Lieut Comdr H D Sparrow as recorder. Tests are planned in the tower Potomac once hulks or caissons are ready.
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Daniela
House Naval Committee
Isham Shell
Daniels
Straus
Naval Ordnance Bureau
Two Month Sentence for Two Cent Milk Theft
Special to The Washington Post Wilmington Del Oct Two month imprisonment for stealing two cents worth of milk was the sentence given to John Peters 21 in Newcastle county court. He pleaded guilty after having been in jail since August 21 in default of bail. He claimed he found the bottle and milk on a sidewalk with corroboration from the milkman. The guilty plea likely spared him the whipping post.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
John Peters
Newecastle
Peters
Last Stand of German Army Is Now in Sight
The Courrier des Etats-Unis reports on the northernward extension of the Western Front in France, noting near 3200 miles total length and growing German reinforcements. It argues Allied numerical superiority is near, predicting a decisive end and a desperate last stand for Germany if the Aisne battle swings the war.
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Courrier Des Etats-Umas
New York
France
Vosges
Mukden
Germany
Jand
Army Front in Belgium Near Touch With Belgian Forces
The Kyrenco British front nears contact with the Belgian army in Belgium, a development that could pressure the German line which already stands precarious. The German retreat, if delayed, risks heavier losses. commanders must decide on the best lines of communication to use while facilities endure.
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Belgium
Ues
Bartholdt Defends Steuben Role in Prussian Support
Representative Hicnara Bartholdt denied claims that Frederick the Great opposed American independence. He noted Steuben secured Frederick’s consent to transfer funds and serve the American colonies, and cited Bancroft on Frederick’s sympathy and actions toward the American cause including a sword gifted to George Washington.
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Hicnara Bartholdt
New York
Frederick the Great
Baron Steuben
Frederick
America
Baron von Canitz
Steuben
George Bancroft
Frederick Kapps
Lessing Klopstock
Schiller
England
George Washington
French Author Anatole France Seeks Soldier Status
Anatole France writes to the minister of war offering to serve as a soldier, noting his diminished writing output and good health. The move follows controversy over a recently published letter that some interpreted as sympathetic to Germany.
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Anatole France
French Gunboat Sinks Two German Auxiliaries
A Bordeaux dispatch reports a French gunboat sank two German auxiliary ships, Rhiesa and Italo, using mitrailleuses. London dispatch notes the announcement as official.
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Italo
London
Lloyds Agency
Bordeaux
Islands Not Neutral Air Fleets Well Sherley Replies to Mann
Kentuckian defends self government for Pacific possessions as Democrats led by Sherley press for Philippine Islands autonomy under U S supervision. Mann argues for broad local self government while keeping islands under American control amid expected conflict in the Far East.
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Pacific
Champ Clark
Philippine Islands
Burgess
Texas
United States
House
Cooper
Winconsin
Swagar Sherley
Kentucky
Representative Mann
Haineis
Philippines
Elf
Alwass
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Far West
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Th Orient
America
Britain to auction 75 million pound treasury bills
London October 2 British treasury to issue bids at the Bank of England for bills totaling 75 million pounds or 1500000 pounds in dollars. Denominations include 1900 1000 and 110000 pounds. Bills dated October 10 payable in six months.
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London
Bank of England
Treasury
Opole Battle Report Describes Austrian Wounds and Hunger
A London dispatch reports Austrian troops opposing the Jhussians faced hunger and scarce supplies. A doctor who treated a wounded Austrian officer said an immediate leg amputation was performed without anesthesia and the officer insisted he be allowed to eat during the operation.
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Opole
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