Austria Accused Of Cruel Treatment Of Italian Prisoners
Correspondence reports Austria’s harsh handling of Italian war prisoners with widespread testimonies. Thousands allege starvation beatings and forced labor, while Italy claims Austrian prisoners are treated better and housed in hospitals if ill. Tuberculosis is linked to torture and neglect in camps.
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Associated Press
Austria
H. N. Gay
Italy
Platen
Fie
Red Cross
Switzerland
Oswald Polimanti
Million Cookies for Camp Dodge Today O Boys
Camp Dodge soldiers celebrate cookie day as a million homemade cookies pour in from Des Moines area households under a W C A campaign. Thousands of cookie bakers contributed along with 2 500 Salvation Army doughnuts enhancing the soldier feast.
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Camp Dodge
W.C. A
Des Moines
DB. E. Traines
Federal Employment Bureau
Des Moin
Karnes
Iowa
Salvation Army
Dodge
Navy plans 200000 recruits for merchant ship service
The Navy expects 200000 recruits next year to man merchant ships in government service, Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee. The total naval personnel would rise to over 790000, up from 54000 at the war’s start.
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Associated Treen
Washington, D. C
Daniels
House, Naval Committee
Liebknecht’s Freedom Demanded by Socialists for Republic
Amsterdam dispatch reports Independent Socialists in Solingen praising Wilhelm Dittmann released from prison for inciting treason and urging full amnesty for Karl Liebknecht held in prison. They seek a socialist republic and send greetings to the Russia soviet government. a Paris dispatch notes Liebknecht’s 1916 May Day arrest and claimed release due to tuberculosis, but no confirmation.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Solingen
Rhenish
Prussia
Wilhelm Dittmann
Reichstag
Karl Liebknecht
Frankfort
Russia
Paris
Liebknecht
Gerlin
Austrian view on Wilson reply to note sparks peace doubt
Basel dispatches report Austrian premier Baron von Hussarek saying Wilson's reply fails to answer specific questions and may interrupt peace discussions. Vienna advices quote Hussarek promising to continue efforts toward peace and to study the note before replying.
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Associated Press
Basel
Netar
Vienna
Wilson
Eeen
Baron Burton
Baron von Hussarek
House of Lords
War Bill Ready for Senate Tomorrow
Washington dispatch reports a military deficiency bill carrying about 6.345 billion dollars will be sent to the senate tomorrow with a Friday passage forecast. The measure excludes the Shipping Board request for 120 million for ship construction, which will be considered in a separate appropriation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Shipping Board
Social Democrats of Russia Would Gladly Welcome U.S. Troops
A cable from the Social Democrats of Russia to the Social Democratic League of America states they would welcome Republican troops from the United States into Russia. Walling, secretary of the American group, said the message was signed by Russia's best known socialists outside Bolshevik circles.
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Associated Press
New York
Social Democrats
Russia
United States
Social Democratic League of America
Walling
American Organization
Venizelos May Visit America After Cable Message
Premier Venizelos has sent a cable to the Hellenic Liberal association in New York, indicating he may soon visit the United States. The message responded to a recent invitation extended to him in London. The development was announced today in New York.
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Sezelos
Associated Press
New York
Venizelos
Hellenic Liberal Association
America
London
Chilean Ambassador Beltran Mathien Hosts Farewell Banquet
In Santiago on Tuesday October 22 Beltran Mathien the new Chilean ambassador to the United States was guest of honor at a farewell banquet. He lauded President Wilson and said Chile would back his universal peace and freedom efforts.
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Thile
Bages Wilson
Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Beltran Mathien
United States
Wilson
Defending Germany Endangers Front Line Operations
Amsterdam reports the Frankfurter Gazette warns that even strong defensive actions on the western front would incur heavy losses. It argues Germany should not retreat slowly from Belgium, predicts prolonged fighting and notes gov movement toward submission under pressure, possibly desired by allied powers.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Fuesday
Frankfort Gazette
Germany
Belgium
Wilson
Furniture Makers Restricted in Styles and Quantity
Washington, Oct. 23. The War Industries Board announced wartime limits on furniture making. New schedule halts all new patterns for the war duration, reduces active patterns about 50 percent, and covers bedroom dining room and upholstered furniture, chairs, certain tables and mirrors. Beveled mirrors are eliminated and bedroom mirror plate curtailed 25 percent, with dining room arm chairs and toilet table chairs discontinued.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Answer Is Final Snarl of Enemy
A Rome dispatch claims the German internal crisis deepens as the Entente tightens its bond. It foresees dismemberment of the German alliance and says Germany must accept terms set by its military leaders within three weeks, with Wilson’s pressure cited as decisive.
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Washington, D. C
Rome
Germany
Wilson
Unconditional Surrender Demand by United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers telegram to President Wilson demands unconditional surrender of Germany. Signed by William Green, secretary-treasurer, the message from Indianapolis notes the goal of total surrender as the central stance.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Germany
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Wm. Green
German State Declared by Austrian-Hungary
Amsterdam reports Austria handed administration in conquered Poland to Polish authorities. Basel item notes German Austrian deputies form assembly to create a German state of Austria with Karl Seitz as president. Assembly aims for autonomy, Adriatic access, and peace, with a 20-member legislature and debt powers. Hungary moves toward independence with Count Julius Andrássy mentioned as potential foreign minister.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Iotrt
Poland
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Basel
Switzerland
Austrian
Reichsrath
Austria
Seitz
Karl Seitz
Adriatic Sea
Herr Seitz
Waldner
Reichstag
Germany
Hungary
Paris
Zurich
Petit Parisien
Julius Andrassy
Altho
Count Andrassy
OWNERS OF BUILDINGS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR QUARANTINE
Attorneys interviewed state the influenza quarantine in Waterloo should not relieve tenants from rent. Owners argue the epidemic is outside their control and can justify full rent collection. Some leases may contain emergency clauses, but few apply. settlements may vary.
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Waterloo
Death of Mrs Lichty and Illness of Brother in North Dakota
A Rock Lake North Dakota message reports the death of Mrs W J Lichty from influenza. Her husband W J Lichty and brother Harry are ill. The Lichtys are sons of William F H Lichty and the deceased was sister of IT R Schrock of Orange township. All were formerly residents of Grange township.
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Rock Lake
N. D
W. J. Lichty
Harry
Lichtys
William FH. Lichty
R. Schrock
Orange Township
Grange Township
Hide Leather Pool Planned by Allies Baruch Announces
Washington announces an international pool of hides and leather to be completed by the allies and United States with Baruch of the War Industries Board as chairman. The goal is to eliminate competitive buying and distribute products at prices set by the pool executive.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
Baruch
War Industries Board
Influenza Situation Improves but Deaths Still Occur
City reports no influenza deaths in 24 hours yet warns the epidemic remains serious. 21 homes designated for placards. 210 homes released. 782 patients housed in 643 homes. Mayor advises maintaining restrictions. state board seeks guidance on quarantine changes. Doctores seek vaccine. soda fountains and drug stores seek loosened limits. Body of deceased influenza patient denied passage to Russia.
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R. C. Thompson
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Quenza
Thompson
A. E. Johnson
Rochester
Minn
In Anenza
Russia
Captive Russians Endure Three Years of German Bondage
Belgian liberators in Bruges report discovering numerous Russian soldiers captured three years earlier. They were forced to work with German labor companies behind the firing line and endured extreme brutality, remaining ignorant of major Russian events such as the revolutions and Nicholas II’s death.
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Bruges
Nicholas
Brest-Litovsk
Lake Bargnoe Sinks Off France After Rock Strike
The U S navy department reports the cargo steamship Lake Bargnoe sank off France after striking a rock. There was no loss of life. The incident occurred today and is noted in the Navy Department briefing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
Navy Department
Influenza Drives New Health Measures Across States
Washington fights influenza by restricting narcotic prescriptions refills at doctors' request. New York reports 5390 new cases and a rise in total deaths, while Illinois coal regions suffer production cuts as farmers face pneumonia risks. St Louis records 6489 cases, Nebraska notes slight gains, and Massachusetts reports 2040 new cases with local declines. Public gatherings remain banned in Philadelphia.
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New York
Illinois
ST. Louis
Louis
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Board of Health
Philadelphia
Bay State
Boston
Massachusetts
U S Boat Finishes Trip to Start New Service
The tow boat Nokomis and barges inaugurate government river service on Sept. 28 and will complete the first round trip to New Orleans when the Nokomis arrives. One barge carries Mexican hats and coffee while the other carries nitrate in bags from the Faith, the first concrete ship built in the United States.
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U.S
Associated Press
St. Louis
Government River Service
New Orleans
Faith
United States
Train bandit holds up G T express for cash
A lone bandit boarded a Grand Trunk Express Messenger at Sunnyside Hamilton on October 23 and seized a sealed bag containing $20,000 before escaping. Police searched for the thief as the investigation began.
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Hamilton
Resinol Ends Years of Unsightly Shin Trouble
A New York resident describes relief from facial skin boils after five years of trouble using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He reports complete cure and smooth, pink skin after treatment, urging others to try the products as sold by all druggists.
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Resinol
Jerald H. Kessler
East 83Rd Sty
New York
Last Night's News in Brief Highlights Washington Leaders
Washington reports honor for marshals Koch Jot freud Haig and Generals Petain Dit Glan Pershing with the Distinguished Service Cross. The War Department ordered motor transport vehicles totaling 140 million dollars, a record equipment order. Public Health Service notes slight influenza improvement. Congress asked by the Navy to provide 1.0 billion dollars for the building program.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Marshals Koch
Jot
Freud Haig
Petain
Dit
Glan
Pershing
War Department
Washington, D
Forget Peace Talk Attend to War Plea by Baruch
Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board urged the nation to ignore peace talk and focus on war production. He stated America was nearing peak output for armies and stressed every effort must go toward sustaining war work, leaving peace to the president while war remains the duty of all.
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Baruch
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
The
War Industries Board Today
America
Peruvians Hope Wilson Note Solves Boundary Dispute
Lima Peru October 22 Peruvians generally approve of President Wilson s note to Germany and praise his stand for democratic principles and international justice They see hope for a solution of the Tacna Arica Tarapaca dispute with Chile The conflict concerns territory along the boundary between the two nations.
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Lima
Peru
Wilson
Germany
Chile
Americans in Russia Get Semi Arctic Uniforms
In Archangel on Sunday October 20 an unusually late winter arrives with heavy snow. The Dyina and Vaga rivers remain ice free. American soldiers and other troops are being issued semi Arctic outfits featuring sheepskin coats greatcoats and Arctic felt boots.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Russia
Dyina
Vaga
Greatest Danger Follows Grip
The article warns that the convalescent phase after grip pneumonia or other illnesses is the most dangerous, as weakened bodies invite further infections. It urges maintaining all organs in top condition to drive out poisons and regain strength, pitching Father John’s Medicine as a pure tonic free of opiates and alcohol with decades of success.
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Father John
Father John's Medicine praised as life saving
Mrs. Geo Hunsberger of Reading Pa credits Father John’s Medicine with restoring her baby after pneumonia and says she uses it for colds. The letter touts its body building strength giving properties as an ideal family remedy for the weak and run-down.
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John
Tom
Father John
Geo. Hunsberger
Pike St
Reading
Papa's Diapepsin advertisement promise relief
An advertisement touts Papa's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress. It claims rapid action after taking a single tablet and notes druggists sell the product.
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Papa
October Busts and Colds Remedy Ad
An old fashioned cold remedy touts Turpentine and Goose Grease replaced by Menthol and Wintergreen vapors. The ad promises quick relief within twenty minutes for cold symptoms, bronchitis, tonsillitis and sore throat, urging readers to buy Men-The-Eze at the drugstore.
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