Subway Disaster in New York Kills Six, Injures Hundreds
Rescue teams rushed to Seventh Avenue in New York after a dynamite blast caused a cavern to swallow a surface streetcar with 78 passengers and nearby pedestrians. At least six killed and over 100 injured as gas and water flooded the site and crews battled debris. Authorities probed blasting practices and pledged inspection of subway construction.
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Berlin official denial on submarine attack verified
Amsterdam reporting from London says Berlin denies German submarine involvement in the Wesperian attack after a German admiralty inquiry. The semi official Berlin statement contradicts the British admiralty claim and asserts no German sub was responsible.
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Submarine Commanders Told to Spare Passenger Ships
Berlin reports strict orders for German submarine commanders to take the safe course and allow ships to escape when in doubt of enemy intentions. Washington notes ambassador Bernstert was instructed to urge neutral shipping to use clearly visible markings on vessels to prevent misidentification.
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Murder in Memphis Apartments Ends with Arson and Suspect
Memphis September 22 police chase leads to theory that an unknown Negro killed Marguerite Fa yar, Australian ex-actress, and J. C. Crowell, Greenwood Mississippi lumberman, then set fire to the Benhan flats. Both bodies battered with a hammer, partially burned, jewelry mixed with robbery clues but little cash found.
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Noted Cedar Rapids Business Man Dead
Cedar Rapids September 22 Je we Anderson head of J. J. Anderson & Son and president of the Anderson Land company died suddenly of heart failure at 5:30 last evening at his home aged 47 He ran Iowa s largest insurance business stockholder in Quaker Oats and other local firms prominent in city promotion first conceived landscaping residence additions Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia was slightly injured in an automobile accident near Berlin as his companion was more seriously hurt both were thrown from the car.
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Britain’s taxes doubled to fund war in massive budget
London reports the largest war budget introduced by Reginald McKenna to finance ongoing hostilities. The plan raises income, imports, and telecom taxes while delaying permanent trade effects, with notable increases on alcohol, sugar, and postal rates. The chancellor warned of another war loan as debates continue. Dr John Earl of Des Moines toured the city en route to Shell Rock for a Baptist meeting.
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Great Britain
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John Earl
Des Moines
Shell Rock
Archibald Letters Released in London Amid War Tensions
Twenty two letters from Archibald and related dispatches reveal Austrian and German views on his arrest and the press. Bernstorff commends Archibald while Papen portrays him as an impartial journalist headed for Germany and Austria. A Dumba letter criticizes Secretary of State Lan ing on arms deliveries to the Allies and warns of the president’s temperament.
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von Papen
Washington
Berlin
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England
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Schwegel
Eastland disaster indictments name several executives
Federal grand jury charges Conspiracy and criminal negligence in operating an unseaworthy boat after the Eastland capsized in the Chicago river killing 812. Indicted are George T. Arnold and William H. Mull of St Joseph Chicago Steamship, Walter Greenbaum of Indiana Transportation, Captain Harry Pedersen, Chief Engineer Joseph Erickson, Inspectors Reed and Lee Hit, secretary treasurer W C Sterle, and Navis among others. Rife by a state grand jury in connection with the disaster referenced.
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Artillery Battles Along West Front Reported
Paris dated Lent 22 reports extensive artillery fighting on the western front. French officials cite actions in Belgium and near Arras between the Somme and Oise, Aisne and Argonne, and in Lorraine. A group of eight French aviators bombarded a railway station on the Verdun Metz line.
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Russians Withdraw From Vilna Salient In World War I
Berlin reports confirm Russian forces have safely retreated from the Vilna salient after destroying military assets. German cavalry under von Hindenburg moves to seal the encirclement between Smorgon and Mologechno, while Michielsen pauses beyond the Pripet marshes. A distant note recalls the Zemstoy conference urging Emperor Nicholas to recall the duma.
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Duma
Falls Down Mine Shaft Kills Worker Instantly
Centerville report states W. Sanders, 44, leaned over the shaft at the Streepy mine near here to call to a man below when he fell about 150 feet into the opening. He was instantly killed. The line was on the Havana 100 cigar cedar advertisement.
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Tost
Bulgaria Mobilizes as War Clouds Gather in Balkans
News from Sofia and Athens reports Bulgaria’s general mobilization and railway seizure under military control. King Constantine calls Venizelos and war cabinet as Entente ministers monitor, while Bulgaria’s advance toward Macedonia and Thrace deepens tensions with Turkey and Germany. Local authorities announce plans to occupy Turkish territory along the Dedenghatch line with official transfer set for October 11.
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