British French Storm Wide Front Gain Ground At Dawn
British and French forces launched a broad front assault north east and east of Ypres at dawn. Reports say 1,200 yard advances at Daisy Wood and across Broodseinde ridge, with French crossing Jansbeek and Brownbeek rivers. Intense fighting in Zonnebeke area and strong German redoubts encountered. weather stormy and progress described as satisfactory.
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London
Ypres
War Office
Associated Press
France
Belgium
Broodseinde
Gaven
Stafel Ridge
Passchendaele
Jansbeek
Brownbeek
Polderboek Chateau
Paris
Armay F
Houtholst
Draibank
Weihdendreft
French War Office
Houtholst Forest
Weindendreft
Aisne
Pantheon
Champagne
Tahure
Meuse
Fage Nised
Westhoek Bridge
Zonnebeke
Somme
Ypres-Roulers
Broodseinde Ridge
Reutel
Gravenstafel
Passchendae
American patrol vessel fires on Italian submarine by mistake
Vice Admiral Sims reports an American patrol vessel at night engaged an Italian submarine that did not answer recognition signals. One officer and one enlisted man were killed. Secretary Daniels expressed deep regret and conveyed sympathy to Italy. Navy statement says Sims is investigating and will forward details later.
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Washington, D. C
Sims
Navy Department
Navy
Daniels
Ministry of Marine
Admiral Sims
Tharely
Uruguay Breaks Off Relations With Germany
Buenos Aires reports Argentina will not immediately sever ties with Germany despite Uruguay cutting diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Pueyrredon says Argentina seeks to safeguard its interests and would break with Germany only if sufficient cause arises, while noting neutrality is not pledged. The piece also covers Uruguay’s claim of balance against Argentina and a boundary dispute over the River Plate and Martin Garcia Island.
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Buenos Aires
Uruguay
Germany
Pueyrredon
Argentina
Uruguaian
Congress
Brazil
Platte
Martin Garcia
Seizure Papers Upheld in Means Case Detention Ruling
Judge Cline denied Gaston B. Means counsel's bid to compel surrender of papers seized in New York tied to the investigation of Mrs. John C. King death. Assistant District Attorney Doolittle of New York and others may keep the documents as part of the inquiry into the Chicago widow's fatal bullet wound.
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Salisbury
N. C
Cline
Gaston B. Means
Doolittle
New York
Means
John C. King
Chicago
Germer on Trial for Anti Draft Plot
Grand Rapids Mich Oct 9 Adolph Germer national secretary of the Socialist party and 12 others including two clergymen were to be placed on trial in United States district court on charges of conspiracy to defeat the purpose of the selective draft law.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Adolph Germer
Chicago
Socialist Party
United States District Court
Wallace Found Guilty of Plot in First Espionage Conviction
Daniel H. Wallace was found guilty by a federal jury on two counts of violating the espionage law for an alleged seditious July 25 address in Davenport Iowa. It is described as the first U S conviction under the new act. Wallace led the League of Humanity and attacked conscription and the U S military. Trials of alleged accomplices opened. prosecution featured eight witnesses.
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Davenport
Daniel H. Wallace
United States
Congress
U. S
Daniel el. Wallace
League of Humanity of Chicago
Wallace
England
Germany
Red Cross
Port Sheridan
Wrallace
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Harold O. Miulits
Claude R. Porter
E.G. Moon
FE. C. Willis
Henry Matthey
Walter Matthey
Fred Vollmer
Charl .S. Wiese
E. ©. Willis
A. H. Miller
Marshfield
Claude J. Pierson
Lloyd K Keet
Hotland Keet
Springfield
Gowar
Keet
Little Lloyd
Mr. Keet
Piersal
Iowa Presbyterians Meet in Ames for Synod Session
The Presbyterian synod of Iowa with 412 churches and about 458,000 members will hold its annual meeting October 16 to 19 at the new Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. Retiring moderator Rev Frank O Gageby of Washington and Rev WO Ruston of Dubuque lead the sessions. Rev Wilbur Chapman of the General Assembly will open with a sermon. The gathering focuses on the Des Moines tonment work under Rev E A Bess of Iowa City. The Sabbath school synodical institute starts October 15 led by L T Coffman of Davenport and Prof WM Keever from the University of Kansas.
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Ames
Presbyterian Synod of
British Navy hampered by lack of oil tankers
Washington Oct 9 The British government is concerned over fuel oil supply for its navy and has asked its representatives here to seek American aid in transporting supply. British officials say they cannot divert more tankers to navy use. the Shipping Board may commandeer American tankers for British needs.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Davenport Reports First Snowfall in October Chat
Davenport records its first snowfall as light flurries descend early morning. Temperature drops to near freezing with rising winds. Local residents note white coating in city streets and rooftops.
Kidnaping Trial Beginnings At Piergol Court
Marshfield Missouri Oct 4 192? Jury sworn in for Claude J Piersol trial leader of alleged kidnapping ring in the Lloyd Keet case. Prosecutor Paul M O Day departs with opening statement recounting infant's disappearance and the evidence including a letter and handwriting proof.
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Marshfield
Claude J. Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Paul M. O'Day
Paul N. O'Day
Pierson
Keet
Taylor B. Adams
Kansas City
Piersol
Adams
Baby
Chehliys
National Unity League Urges Victory Unbroken War Drive
The League of National Unity, approved by Kent Wilson, plans a broad campaign to unite American public opinion for total victory over Germany. President Wilson urged unity, warning against premature peace and stressing democracy over autocracy. Honorary chairs include Cardinal Gibbons and Dr Frank North. active chair Theodore Wall. vice chairs Gompers Barrell and George Pone.
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Washington, D. C
League of National Unrty
Kent Wilson
Wilson
America
Germany
League
Cardinal Gibbons
Frank Mason North
Federal Council of Churches
Theodore i N. Wall
American Telephone
Samuel,Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Charles Barrell
Farmers’ Educational Co-operative Union
George Pone
National Association of Manufacturergs
United States
Paper delivery notice misrouted by carrier
The notice states the newspaper was not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause and asks the recipient to call 330 to arrange a replacement paper, or call after 6:30 at the listed telephone number.
Henderson Sends Greeting to the French Socialists
Bordeaux October 7 A national convention of the Socialist party reads addresses from American Italian and Russian Socialists A long telegram from Arthur Henderson British labor leader and former war council member urged an inter allied Socialist conference soon He said the Internationale could not meet during the war and British workers would press for a victorious peace
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Bordeaux
Socialist Party
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Henderson
Central Powers Plan Peace Overture Reported
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany and Austria-Hungary prepared a fresh peace offer to the Allies via Deutsche Tages Zeitung of Berlin. The plan excludes territorial gains, calls for Belgium and western territories surrender, renounces acquisitive gains for payments, and aims at mutual indemnity.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Deutsche Tages Zeitange
Berlin
Belgium
Wreagh
Jones
Austria Prepares New Drive On Toqnzo Front
The Austrian army masses along the southern border as Italy plans a major campaign against Leibach to cut Austrian lines to Croatia and Serbia. Italy would supply troops if Allies approve coal, steel, munitions and guns.
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Washington
DB. C
Bainsizza
Paris
Leibach
Croatia
Serbia
Alles
Cattaro
D. C
Caproni
Cattara
Rome
Pola
Adriatic Sea
Gabriella d’Annunzio
Helfferich under fire may resign as vice chancellor
In German parliamentary circles anger grows after Saturday events in the reichstag. The General Anzeiger of Dusseldorf reports Dr. Karl Helfferich will resign the vice chancellorship within weeks, if not sooner.
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Amsterdam
Karl Helfferich
Reichstag
General Anzeiger
Dusseldorf
Helfferich
Harry Lauder to Visit U S for Patriotic Work
New York reports that the famous Scottish comedian Harry Lauder, who has spent a year entertaining troops on the western front, will arrive on or about Oct 21 for a patriotic tour of training camps and major cities. He will devote most time to Security League meetings and make no professional appearances.
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New York
Get
Harry Lauder
England
W National Security League
Mr. Lander
Security League
Homesickness rare among American troops in France
Washington October 9 Ambassador Sharp reports to the state department that homesickness has become rare in U S army camps in France. Outdoor life exercise and familiarity with new surroundings have improved health and spirits of the men and a better site for samples.
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Washington, D. C
France
Sharp
State Department
Giants White Sox World Series Delayed by Rain at Polo Grounds
Rain postpones the third game of the World Series between the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox at the Polo Grounds. Fifteen thousand fans waited through the night in hope and disappointment as officials postponed the game until tomorrow.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Northwest
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Cicotte
Sallee
Chi Invaders
P Grounds
Chicago
Viseas
Cwill
Pelo Grounds
al Rarid
Brush
Giants
Pupils to Get Liberty Bonds at Graduation
In Chillicothe Ohio eighth graders who finish both public and parochial schooling this year will receive a $50 Liberty Bond next spring funded by Col Richard Enderlin a wealthy local shoe maker coal operator and Civil War veteran. The offer totals a $9 000 gift and is noted by school officials. The Liberty loan committee for the second Federal Reserve Bank set a $700 000 000 goal to be reached by Saturday despite weekend slumps in subscriptions.
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Chillicothe
Richard Enderlin
School Oficin
New York
Liberty Loan Committee
Second
Federal Reserve Bank
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Germer
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Theodore N. Vail
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