Welcome to Wilson as Chicago crowds hail first lady and civic pledge
Chicago greeted President Wilson and the first lady with a massive audience and street celebrations. Officials and citizens cheered as Wilson spoke on loyalty to new citizens, urging allegiance to the United States and emphasizing conscience over birth origin. The day featured multiple gatherings, from LaSalle Street to the Auditorium, with thousands packed and windows lined with spectators.
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Winter Blizzard Grips Waterloo Amid Coal Shortage Fears
Western weather reports confirm an early blizzard hit Waterloo with snow and cold across Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas. By 7 am seven inches fell setting off fears of a coal shortage as prices rose sharply and embargoes threaten supply chains across Chesapeake & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio and Louisville & Nashville rails. Local dealers warn only Illinois and Iowa coal remains available unless the storm ends soon.
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Snowfall General Heavy in the West and Southwest
Snowfall covered Iowa with up to three inches in Des Moines and heavy accumulations in western areas while Sioux City reported the lowest temperatures. A blizzard hit Oskaloosa with five to six inches. The Southwest faced a cold wave across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and Northern Texas with subfreezing readings. Minnesota reports two to six inches and ongoing blizzard conditions on the iron ranges.
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October Blizzard Echoes 1880 Early Snowstorm Precedent
Old residents recall a similar snowstorm of October 16 1880 that disrupted rail service across the northwest. The Weather and telegraph reports show west Iowa, the Dakotas, and Nebraska hit hardest as trains blocked between Fort Dodge and Sioux City. Wisconsin and Minnesota rail lines delayed while telegraph lines blew down and large hail caused damage.
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Delivery issues notice for missed newspaper run
If this paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error Loy or other cause please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. After 6 30 o'clock call Tel No 2.
Men sustain fatal injuries at Parkersburg
Two fatal accidents occurred on the same road near Parkersburg. Isaac Dailey, about 70, was found unconscious near the cement bridge and died soon after at a physician's office. A young man named Thompson, employed by Nesbit of West Fork, was found with a crushed skull after a trip to Parkersburg and is believed to have been struck by an automobile that fled the scene.
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Falkenhayn Wounded and Transylvanian Command Relinquished
Field Marshal Falkenhayn is wounded in the leg and has relinquished command of the Teutonic armies in Transylvania. Serbian forces capture plateau and village Velyesela on the Macedonian front, Bulgarians routed. German troops retake positions near Raucourt Abbaye and Le Barque as Somme fighting continues with tanks reported destroyed. Russians and Germans clash in Galicia with heavy losses. German advance on Narayuvka west bank repulsed. Serbian advance halted along Cerna bend after brief success.
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Bakers Predict Seven Cent Loaf If Wheat Rises
Chicana Oct. 20 Jh Dahlheimer president of Wie Master Bakers association of Chienige warned after wheat advanced 28 cents from De cember with selling at 1 714 he said a seven cent loaf may result. He and a company sought an embargo on export to ease domestic bread prices and planned to press President Wilson.
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Hughes Shows Up Wilsons Failure To Keep Pledge
Charles B. Hughes attacks President Wilson in Youngstown speech for breaking Democratic platform promises to protect American citizens abroad and at sea. He warns of damaged prestige, destruction of lives and property, and interference with commerce due to administration policy.
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Great Anxiety Over Fate of the Bremen
London reports from Amsterdam say the Bremen submarine is missing with no news from its crew. Anxiety fills Bremen families, fears for transatlantic operations Widespread concern over manpower for other submarines. In New York the Cunard line confirms Alaunia crew saved except two after mine sinking in English Channel.
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Six Die, Nine Missing in Jamison Mine Disaster
In Barrackville West Virginia a mine collapse trapped workers. Supt L Mo Toses of the mine rescue crew from Pittsburgh was killed reaching the entombed men at Jamison No 1. Six bodies recovered were Americans at work repairing and the search for nine or more men continues amid seeping gas. Rescuers cleared debris from a 300 foot shaft and reached the bottom where conditions were dangerous. exploration to resume as soon as possible.
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Desertions Hit Athens as Venizelos Backed Rebels
Turbulent Athens developments as Greek garrison officers and soldiers join rebels amid entente press censorship. Reuters reports reservists demanding action despite cavalry and marines, with Athens police and editors facing suppression. American consul letter hints at recognition of Venizelos provisional government. U.S. denies full recognition.
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Sing Sing Fugitives Caught After Gunfight
Police reported six convicts escape from Sing Sing and fled into wooded areas near John Roeckefter’s Uhr estate. One fugitive was shot as officers closed in, and five others were captured before noon today. The brief details a gunfight and the successful recapture of the escapees.
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Serbians Report Strong Push For Monastir Front
Serbian forces on the western Macedonian front push toward Monastir as Paris announces the capture of Velyenelo village near the Cerna bend southeast of Monastir. Bulgarians suffer losses, with prisoners and three cannons reported. Greek capital Athens reels as delays in reports mask turmoil amid naval entente presence.
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Man Armed With Knife Attacks Car in Amsterdam London Line
Amsterdam via London Ont reports a man armed with a knife attacked Adouis Wilgon's car. The Cologne Gazette quotes General Binent praising Saxon troops and the emperor’s high spirits. The piece notes confidence in outcomes of the war and satisfaction over British and American losses.
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Rioting in Chicago as suffrage protesters clash
Oct 20 Chicago witnessed a near riot when National Woman's Party members attempting a silent demonstration in front of an auditorium were attacked by crowds including women supporters. Banners were torn and trampled as umbrellas and canes were used. President Wilson, nearby in an automobile, entered the building and did not witness the violence. Police were blamed by demonstrators for not protecting the protesters.
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Chicago Carmen Striking National Street Railway Workers
Chicago officials of the Surface and Elevated Railway Employes union plan to send 15000 dollars to aid New York street carmen on the unions instruction. The strike fund amounts to one dollar a month for 15000 Cook County street railway workers and will continue as needed.
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