Waterloo Liberty Loan Drive Slumps on Second Day
Waterloo campaign officials report a sharp drop in liberty bond subscriptions on the drive’s second day, with $145,000 purchased versus the $360,000 daily target. Leaders blame apathy, vow a stronger push, rally plans, and personal solicitations to meet the week’s goals while noting support from the Central Labor Union.
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Liberty Loan
Waterloo
J. O. Trumbauler
Waterlooould
H. B. Kies
Uncle Sam
Orer
Altho
Yesteray
Walnut Street Baptist Arch
ABOR
Leon A. Linkcretary
Central Labor Union
Organizamn
Ameri
Rebel Generals Attacked by Mob in Petrograd
Petrograd reports that Korniloff uprising defendants were driven from Berditchev on Oct 10 and forced to walk three miles to the station. They faced jeers missiles and threats by thousands as cadet guard member started the train to safety, narrowly escaping mob violence.
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Petrograd
Korniloff
Berditchev
Kiev
Londonprepares for moonlight raids by foe
London officials announce extensive bomb shelter catalogs to house up to one million people as Germany may resume raids. Sir George Cave says a survey board will canvass bomb proof shelters in greater London and a defense act regulation will require shelter holders to place them at public disposal. Schools likely to close during late October amid air raid precautions.
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London
Londaen
George Cave
Greater London
Germany
England
Commons
Bonar Law
Billion-dollar Liberty Loan subscriptions surge past targets
Washington October 17 indications point to subscriptions to the second Liberty Loan exceeding one billion dollars. Initial federal figures were corrected by semi official returns showing higher totals, with estimates suggesting bonds may top two billion though likely just under that mark. Chicago district alone reports substantial sums across Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lightning bolt causes fright at home gathering in Iowa
About 100 guests at the Frank Wogan house near Desup Iowa witnessed a lightning strike that blasted the chimney and fire grate but caused no injuries. The strike damaged the fireplace, a minor garret fire was put out, and the event occurred as Daniel Hogan prepares to join the army. Burglars hit The Fisher garage, stealing a vulcanizer and costly logs.
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Desup
Frank Wogan
George W. Dickinson
Buchanan County
Dickinson
Garret Wa
Hogan
Daniel Hogan
Fisher
American Waters to Be War Zone Report to London
Berlin dispatch reported by wireless press says Germany will declare the coasts of the United States Canada and Cuba as war zones. The undated message from Berlin indicates imminent war zone status for Atlantic coastal waters.
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London
Berlin
Admiralty
J Vireless
Germany
Canada
Cuba
Allied Drive Wedges Flanders Line In Week Review
War department summary notes notable Allied gains in Flanders driving a widening wedge into German lines near Ypres. Weather hampers progress with rain turning fields to mud, but artillery and infantry advances persist. German efforts north of Verdun gain only fleeting footholds before French forces retake positions. Local Meuse sector gains stand countered by heavy casualties and munitions use.
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Washington
Flanders
War Department
Houtholst Wood
Ypres Salient
Gerona
Flanders Plain
Roulers
Verdun
Meuse
Vets Lead by Dda Votes In Count To Date
Des Moines figures show a tight race on Monday’s prohibitory amendment with 210,049 against and 206,659 for. Officials warn final official counts from Fremont and Butler counties could swing the result, both sides awaiting complete tallies before declaring victory or defeat.
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Des
Moines
Oet
Iowa
Butler Alison
Butler County
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls Township
Cape
Filipino Congress Meets Pledges U S Support in War
Manila on October 17 reports the insular congress opening its first act with a resolution affirming Filipino coalitions adherence to the United States in the world war.
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Filipino Congress
U.S
Manila
United States
Jury Acquits 2 Davenport Men in Espionage Case
In Davenport a jury found two defendants not guilty of violating the espionage act. The jury disagreed on four other cases. The trial included Drs. Henry and Walter Matthey and lawyers Vollmer Wiese and Miller among the defendants. the case went to the jury at 6 p.m. last night.
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Davenport
Ovt
Vienry Matthey
Destroyer Fleet Helps Block Submarine Threat in War Zone
In five months of active service American destroyers have logged about 75 000 miles at sea without a single loss or mishap. They applied British tactics, added depth charges, smoked ships, and refined gunfire as they patrolled routes, convoyed ships, and rescued survivors from torpedoed vessels amid mine fields and known U-boat lurks.
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Credi
American
Navy Department
Dept. Naval
Bluejackets
Five Sons Enlist in Service From Jersey City Family
Vincent Kelly of Jersey City reveals his five sons aged 17 to 25 have enlisted in the army, with three of draft age though all volunteered. He received a personal letter of congratulation from President Wilson praising their spirit and dedication.
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New York
Vincent Kelly
Jersey City
Wilson
Alngoroly Yaura
Woodrow Wilson
German Take of Oesel Island Ends Russian Control
The German general staff announced the recapture of the entire Russian island of Oesel in the Gulf of Riga after naval actions near Oesel and in the bay of Riga. Russian torpedo craft and destroyers faced German flotillas, with losses and mine incidents reported. Zeppelins and patrols continued skirmishing nearby.
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Petrograd
Russia
Gulf of Riga
Gotan
Soela Sound
Oesel Island
Desél Island
Moon Sound
Berlin
London
Oesel
Teuton
Bay of Riga
Paris
Verdun
Meuse
War Office
Chaume Wood
Juvincourt
Aisne
Mont Camillet
Champagne
Belgium
Juvincoud
Mont Carnillet
Bruges
British Admiralty
Mine Strike Spreads in Illinois Amid Union Tensions
Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield warned coal operators and miners that government control could come if strikes continued. Illinois reports show widespread mine closures as workers push for higher wages, with about 60 mines idle. Northern miners oppose a Washington plan that favors day laborers over seasoned miners, complicating a proposed wage and price adjustment.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Fuel Administrator
Joh White
Ilinois
Oftale
Garfield
GarFinn's
Oreasa Creed
Washington
Central District
MERS
Springfield
Illinois Coal
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Feld
Bas
Federa
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