German War Communique Claims British Gain in Belgium Front
The report notes British gains along the Menin road and asserts German stamina is deteriorating under repeated counterattacks. It cites seven assaults on Zonnebeke, with British forces firmly holding the village and Ostend rail link within range of British guns. The communique emphasizes British strategic success and German stubborn counterattacks.
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Europe
Zonnebeke
Menin Road
Ostendlé
Ostend
Zebrugge
Papal Note Favours France On War Damages Says Pope
A Vatican letter from Cardinal Gasparri clarifies the papal note on France and Belgium. It states the pope favors France on several points, supports restitution considerations, and urges a conciliatory spirit between France and Germany while noting Alsace Lorraine is not addressed. It emphasizes immediate evacuation of French territory and leaves specifics of Alsace Lorraine unresolved.
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Associated
Paris
Belair
Gasparri
Ape
de Kergues
Vatehice
Batis
Ats
France
Holy Father
Belgium
Ribot
Russia
Cardinal Gasparri
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Italian and Allied Forces Rally in Mesopotamia Campaigns
Reports detail General Cadorna’s troops surrounding and defeating a Turkish army near Bashsizza and Tessonzo, with Italian forces claiming over 1,400 prisoners taken on Saturday. Mesopotamian theater notes highlight a brilliant telegraph victory and renewed German counterattacks in Flanders and Verdun as Haig prepares another offensive.
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Cadorna
Mesopotamia
Flanders
Haig
Verdun
Gadorna
Tessonzo
Bashsizza
Chaipovano
Welkx
Fish
Berlin
Dover
Beleiurs
Ed Prisoners Make a Get Away
In Mobile Alabama on October 1 sheriff’s men scoured the woods of a county to chase Bob Blackwell and his brother two prisoners famed for a jail escape by sawing cell windows. They were condemned for murder of an old cow and to be hanged in the West. A large reward was offered for their capture. Officials in nearby towns have been warned to watch for the escapees.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Bob Blackwell
Walton
Fla
Anties
Germany to Remove All Foreigners Not in War Work
The Berlin government prepares to expel foreigners not employed in war industries due to food shortages. The action, likely to be enacted within a month, signals sweeping restrictions amid wartime pressures.
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Germany
Vy Associated Press
Berfin
Battleship Floated Off After Grounding Near Home Waters
At Atlantic Port on October 1 the United States battleship Mary, aground since September 28, was freed at high tide as a flotilla of vessels towed it clear. The sea was smooth and the operation succeeded without incident.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
United States
Mmary
Secretary Daniels' Son Escaped Injury in Car Crash
Special to The Dispatch. Washington D C Oct 1 Josephus Daniels Jr son of Secretary Daniels serving in the United States Marines Corps miraculously escaped injury last night when the automobile he was driving collided with another driven by C H Gibbs at Twenty Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue. Both cars were badly damaged but none of the occupants was injured.
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Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Josephus Daniels, Jr
Daniels
United States Marines Corps
C. H. Gibbs
Twenty-Ninth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pathol Sinking Incident Reported by Navy Officials
A garbled dispatch indicates a coast guard patrol vessel near Atlantis port was reported sunk after a collision with an unknown craft. The Navy Department released an official statement confirming the incident and noting patrol duty status.
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Associated
Jc Eamington
Navy Department
Coast Guard
Atlantis
Plan for a new political party emerges in Chicago
President Wilson discussed with Matthew Hale the formation of a broad liberal coalition to create a new organization. Progressives Democrats prohibition labor and agrarian leaders at a Chicago conference aim to enter the 1920 national campaign. Wilson plans to stay closely informed as plans unfold.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
Wilson
Matthew ‘Hale
Massachusetts
Agricu
Hale
Frederick W. Mansfield
Tar Heels Surprised Over Travis Failure
North Carolinians in Washington mourn Woolley appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission over E L Travis of North Carolina. The surprise ended hopes of Travis securing the post and dealt a setback to Senators Simmons and Overman and Representative Kitchin who supported him.
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Travis
Washington, D. C
Robert W. Woolley
Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. L. Travis
North Carolina
Russian Troops Extend Riga Region Advance
Petrograd reports another Russian advance in the Riga region with van guard detachments pushing enemy posts four miles south of the railway in the Spital's Farm sector and moving 800 to 1,000 yards.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Riga
War Office
Spital
Spitals
Webb Delays Ruling in Means Murder Case
Judge Jas L Webb postpones decision until Monday October 8 in Gastonia in the case of Gaston B Means held in Concord on murder charges involving Chicago socialite Maude A King. Contempt papers from New York papers and custody issues arise as hearings shift between Gastonia Salisbury and Cabarrus County authorities.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Jas. L. Webb
Gastonia
Gaston B. Means
Concord
Gaston Means
New York
Webb
Cabarrus County
Cline
Salisbury
Russian General Gurko Expelled from Russia
Archangel telegram reports General Gurko, former Southwest front commander, expelled from Russia for writing to the former Emperor expressing loyalty. He arrived by British vessel and is reported aboard in Archangel.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Gurko
Russia
Archangel
Expulsion Petitions Target Senators LaFollette Gronna Stone
In Washington petitions from New York groups seek expulsion of Senators LaFollette Gronna and Stone for obstructing wartime legislation. The measure was referred to the Senate Privileges and Elections committee for study. In Chattanooga the Bar Association denounces obstructionists and backs Roosevelt on war prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Gronna
North Dakota
Stone
Missouri
Wadsworth
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Bar Association
Prac Vally
Colorel Roosevelt
Reed
Hardwick
Vardaman
Congress
Roosevelt
J. J. Lynch
W. B. Swaney
Foster V. Brown
Porto Rico
Argentina decides to stay neutral in World War I
Washington reports President Irigoyen will ignore Congress and popular pressure to join the Allies and will maintain a neutral policy. He proposed a joint South American conference on war action, but other major governments previously rejected the idea.
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Associated Press
Washington
Argentina
Germany
Iragoyen
South America
Five days left in Diamond Ring competition at Dispatch
Five day countdown remains in The Dispatch contest for the Diamond Ring prizes led by Briscow Automobile and special $60 ring. Subscriptions drive votes with $15 club offers, outer candidates can mail from their post offices and count toward the first period.
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Wilmington
Dispatch
Second Campaign 1 Sell Liberty Bonds 3 Opened
A Gulf Port report describes an ocean-going steamer's voyage through a West Indian hurricane center. The crew spoke of passing the calm eye then enduring 100 to 130 mph winds, heavy seas, and a 45 degree list as the storm raged around them.
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Associated Prr
Gulf Port
Ging
Four Weeks Drive Aims For At Least 3 Billion
The Liberty loan campaign opens with McAdoo in Cleveland and a nationwide drive to raise at least 3 billion dollars. Officials, boosters, and post offices rally to push bonds as posters and speeches urge citizens to participate. Thousands attend opening events, with promises of large subscriptions across states.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Sub A
Treasury
Aes Pon
McAdoo Cn
McAdoo
Cleveland
Ohio
Lie McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Tles
Church Bella
Vis
Ev Mo
America
Prise By
T Land
Atlanta
Florida
Unity
Wreckage at Pensacola Still Cut Off From Outside World
Pensacola Florida October 1 reports estimate hurricane damage at not more than 106000 dollars focused on wires glass water front roofs and frail structures No lives reported lost or injured nearby Warrington and Woolsey suffered minor damage Aviation students at Sparvat aeronautic station aided residents in Warrington Ten fishing schooners and others were aground and a steamship lay in five feet of water Navy yard losses around 100000 including unroofed buildings stores and planes Restoration of telegraph and telephone lines awaited. trains halted due to washouts at north end Dauphine Island saw further destruction including Cottage Hotel and many boats 110 mph winds noted. Fort Gaines soldiers aided residents and food shortages ensued
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
Warrington
Woolsey
Sparvat Aeronautic Station
Warrineton
Navy Yard
Here
Dauphine Island
Mobile
Ala
Cottage
Fort Gaines
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