German note opens door to further US talks on Arabic case
Washington reports Germany’s latest note on the Arabic dispute is not fully satisfactory but signals willingness to negotiate. Officials say the note moves closer to US demands, pledging unarmed liner safety yet avoiding explicit disavowal of the Arabic sinking. Secretary Lansing to outline U.S. points in a forthcoming conference with the German ambassador.
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Washington, D. C
Altho
Germany
United States
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Haa
Berlin
von Tirgitz
Seek to Settle Copper Strike
Messages from Clifton indicate several thousand copper miners are on strike for better labor conditions. John Christy, a state legislator’s representative, heads to El Paso with petitions to three mine managers who fled the strike zone. The petitions, signed by Clifton businessmen, aim to curb disturbance with backing from Western Federation of Miners officials. Forty-six militiamen ordered by Governor Hunt are due to arrive later.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Clifton
John Christy
el Paso
Tex
Western Federation of Miners
Normah Carmichael
J. W. Bennie
Milton Mclean
George W. P. Hunt
Grand Review Quer Again G A R Veterans Parade
President Wilson greets twenty thousand Civil War veterans during the Grand Army of the Republic forty ninth encampment parade. General Miles stands with the reviewing stand on the spot where Johnson reviewed Union troops fifty years earlier.
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Wilson
Nelson A. Miles
Grand Army of the Republic
Johnson
Union leader criticizes Rockefeller plan for Colorado Fuel & Iron
Washington October 4 Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor denounces John D Rockefeller plan as a hostile attempt to curb union organizing. He argues the plan relies on employer goodwill and permits grievances while enabling the employer to withdraw support, contrasting it with true collective bargaining and union power.
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Washington,d. C
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor Today
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Nine Men Rescued After Week Entombment At Coaldale Mine
Nine miners entombed in the Osier Creek tunnel of Lehigh Coal and Navigation at Coaldale were pulled out alive after a six day effort. They huddled atop a chute to escape a flood as 300 feet of gangway roof collapsed. Two others escaped earlier. Rescue crews battled extreme cold and fatigue, and the men were hospitalized with hopes of full recovery.
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Lansford
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Coaldale
Elmer Sertling
Peter Lemnick
Joseph Murphy
John McAndrew
Dominick Holceck
John Bononur
Michael Bodoidy
Joseph Lagonis
Charles Matehakis
William Watkins
George Sollerwood
Paper Delivery Troubles Helpline Notice
If the paper is not delivered at your home by the specified time due to carrier error or offer issue, please call 9330 for a copy. After 6 20 p m call 443.
French Glamour Gained At AnRag Metz Shelled At Loos
War in the air rages along the entire front as 86 airships attack Luxemburg Paris Oct 4 Preneli troops advance north of Arras amid constant trench fighting near Nouvron and Quennevieres. French planes bomb Metz radio station. Alsace dirigible shot down. British repulsed near Loos. Zeebrugge bombardment reported. allied airmen strike Vouziers Laon.
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Paris
Preneli
Arras
War Office
Nouvron
Quennevieres
Champagne
Metz
Flanders
Artois
Berlin
Gerlin
Peele
Loos
Lens
Sir John French
Alsace
Rethel
Verdun
Vouziers
Laon
Zeeurugge
Amsterdam
London
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Zeebruggs
Fielsian
Nieuwvnlet
Phillies Prepare for World Series Showdown in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals tune up for the world series against the Boston Americans with three games left on the schedule against Brooklyn. The games are set for today tomorrow and Thursday with Wednesday off as Moran readies his lineup for the big series.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Americans
Brooklyn
Phillies
Moran
Rat Uless
German airmen damage two British monitors
Berlin reports via Sayville wireless that German naval airship damaged two British monitors before La Panna. Official announcement notes the action occurred and names the involved units. The report emphasizes the damage sustained by the British vessels in the engagement.
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Berlin
Sayville
la Panna
Czar's Ultimatum Demands Expulsion of Teutons
Petrograd reports Bulgaria facing a hard ultimatum. The Bulgarian cabinet is accused of leaning toward Germany with German and Austrian officers in war ministries, troop concentrations near Serbia, and heavy German financial support. Russia demands Sofia expel officers and sever ties with enemy states within twenty four hours or face Russian diplomatic action.
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Stuasic
Bulgaria
Jardinand
Germany
Ministry of War
Serbia
Sofia
Entente
Anna
Madoslavoft
Russia
Ita
Enniol Suchion
Tul- BaAria
Rockefeller Joins Anglo French War Loan Subscriptions
New York Oct announces Morgan Morgan & Co says no subscriptions toward the underwriting after 10 am tomorrow. John D Rockefeller reportedly subscribed to about 11 million of the 804 million Anglo French bond issue, among the largest by an individual investor. Subscriptions continue as British and French citizens abroad seek to subscribe.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Minneapolis Votes on Saloon Prohibition in City
Minneapolis residents vote today in a county option election to decide if the city remains wet. Wets predicted a 15,000 lead while drys claimed at least a 16,000 margin. Minneapolis, population 325,000, is the nation's largest city to tackle prohibition amid about 490 thousand residents.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Cotton crop ginned near three million bales early
Washington, Oct. 4. Catton estimated ginning before Sept. 25 reached 2,900,007 running bales. The tally includes 32,268 round bales and 19,094 Sea Island bales, per the Census Bureau announcement.
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Washington, D. C
fCatton
Sea ‘Island
Census Bureau
Build 10 battle cruiser fleet eyed in naval plan
Washington leaders including President Wilson and Secretary Daniels back a naval expansion for the coming Congress. The plan calls for adding fast battle cruisers to the American fleet and retaining all naval yards for manufacturing or repair, avoiding sale or abandonment of yards.
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Washington, D. C
Wison
Daniels
Padgett
White House
Congress
Navy
Switzerland May Apply Conscription
Basel, Switzerland Sept 29. Delayed in transmission. The Swiss government weighs compulsory conscription after a poor volunteer response to bolster the regular army of 806,000 men. About 16,000 men volunteered, far short of expectations. Government studies forcing enlistment to defend the nation.
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Basel
Switzerland
Paria
Heavy decline in cotton crop prospects in Sept
Washington October 4 The Agriculture Department reports a heavy decline in the cotton crop during September nearly double the ten year average. The forecast production falls to about 10,056,000 bales of 500 pounds each, below prior estimates and the smallest since 1909.
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Washington, I
Carlier
Department of Agriculture
President to attend World Series in Philadelphia
President Wilson will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday to watch the second game of the World’s Championship Baseball Series. He will be accompanied by Secretary Tumulty, Dr. Cary T. Grayson, naval aide, and Miss Ellen Wilson Bones.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Philadelphia
Tummity
Cary T. Grayson
Maelen Woodrow Bones
Hig Sonsin
Russian Envoy to Leave Capital This Afternoon
Russian envoy may depart Petrograd this afternoon unless German and Austrian officers are dismissed as demanded. Bulgarian minister could be allowed to stay, while Allies undecided on next steps and considering a joint note.
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Petrograd
Bulgarian Army Masses 360000 for Battle at Sofia
Paris reports Bulgarian concentration near Sofia with about 360000 engaged, while Bulgaria contends relations with the central powers are under strain. Russia warns Bulgaria to meet demands or face recalls as Greece prepares to join the Allies with Saloniki operations.
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Paris
Athens
Havas
Petrograd
London
Bulgaria
Russia
Sofia
Britain Hopes Sofia Won’t Fight Open alliance decision looming
London reports Bulgaria faces a choice between joining the central powers with Turkey or pursuing neutrality. Diplomats note division over Bulgaria's stance on Serbia and the Slav cause. Entente false alarms aside, troops stand ready if Bulgaria joins the Allies or resists. Continued on page 2.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Ferdinand
Radoslavev
Serbia
Balgaria
Greece
Coudselk
Roumania
New York Scientist Solves Music by Light Transmission
Dr. Lee de Forest announced a method to render music by transmitting light through electric lamps. He demonstrated musical notes from small bulbs and claimed tones could imitate an orchestra, saying the lamp music is a new pleasure for the ear.
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Egypt
Lee de Forest
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