National Army Third Influx Moves 200000 to 16 Cantonments
About 200000 men form the third increment of the national army today departing for 16 cantonments while railroads report handling about 720000 troops since mobilization. The movement uses 13500 passenger cars with Pullman sleep ers, baggage and freight cars and included 551 towns as concentration points. The longest haul to date covered 1514 miles from Yuma to Fort Riley and the process proceeds smoothly.
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San Francisco
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First Negro Regiment Arrives at Camp Gordon
Aviata Ga Oct 3 The first regiment of Negro national army select men arrives at Camp Gordon and will be shipped immediately with arms excepted. Accessories for 62 men are ready. Atlanta civic bodies plan a farewell dinner for the contingent before departure and the plan is to house all Negroes in buildings separate from white soldiers.
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Negro National Army
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Flare-Up Over House War Charge Erupts Again
The Capitol bristles as Representative Heflin of Alabama renews accusations that members of Congress acted suspiciously in the war. Representative Mason of Illinois replies that Heflin has implied treason by leading figures linked to Emma Gol.
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Heflin
Alabama
Congress
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Mills
Lullin
Ma“n
Emma Gol
Great Britain Plans Reprisals Against Germany
Lloyd George tells London crowd Britain will bombard Germany with compound interest as promised reprisals for German air raids. French airmen again strike targets beyond the frontier with seven tons of bombs dropped on German held territory and at Baden, 55 miles inside France.
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Lloyd-George
London
Great Britain
England
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Bread and supply lifelines feed American troops in France
In France the American front line relies on a swelling line of communication. Bakers unload Minnesota flour for field ovens and slash loaves to save space, while medics treat wounds and hospitals provide care far from home as the supply network grows.
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J. W. Pegler
United Press
France
Sammy
Minnesota
Associated Press buys Liberty bonds in emergency fund
The Associated Press directors in session unanimously resolved to transfer 200000 from its emergency reserve to Liberty loan registered bonds. They also authorized executives to promote employee subscriptions on a partial payment plan with the association carrying the bonds and deferred payments until full payment is made.
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Associated Press
Coalition Government Victory in Petrograd Vote
The Democratic Congress in Petrograd approved forming a coalition by a vote of 766 to 688, advancing the plan amid domestic political maneuvering and calls for unity.
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Petrograd
Democratic Congress
Germany Refutes Separate Peace Offer Claims
German Foreign Secretary Dr. von Kuehlmann states in Berlin that Germany has made no proposals for a separate peace with France or Great Britain. The reply responds to Russian War Minister Verkhovsky who claimed Stuttgart utterances by the chancellor about Alsace Lorraine.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
France
Great Britain
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Berlin
General Verkhovsky
Petrograd
Russian Denials On Peace With Germany Reported
Reports circulated that France and Great Britain received German peace overtures at Russia’s expense. France and Britain issued formal denials. General Verkhovsky stated this before the Democratic Congress in Petrograd on September 28. Alsace Lorraine remarks were not previously received in this country.
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Great Britain
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LAGE OF SUPPLIES WILL FORGE PEACE
Canadian troops in France report limited infantry activity while German forces increase long range artillery and gas shell use. Prisoners cite supply shortages as a path to peace. weather is clear and trenchmen in good spirits with light casualties.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
Cotton price agreed at thirty cents a pound
New Orleans men involved in marketing and growing cotton in ten Southern states reached a consensus on a 30 cent per pound price to the farmer. The figure was proposed as an amendment to a resolution opposing federal price regulation of cotton or delegation of such authority to another body, justified by current prices of manufactured cotton goods.
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Associated Press
New, Orleans
Congress
Britain embargo puzzles puzzled presses and officials
AP dispatch from London notes a proclamation banning export to Holland and Scandinavian states except printed matter and personal effects. Some interpret as blanket embargo requiring licenses, others see it as opaque rhetoric. Washington deems Britain’s embargo a decisive step to strangle Germany by cutting neutral shipments.
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London
Holland
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Washington
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Netherlands
Germany
Miller and Mintz Wed in City Ceremony at Princess Street
Mr Joel L Miller and Miss Emma J Mintz of this city were married this afternoon at 3 30 oclock by Justice G W Bornemann at his Princess street office. The parents of the couple attended along with many friends.
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Emma J. Mintz
G. W. Bornemann
Princess Street
Typhoon Strikes Tokio Leaves 183 Dead and 100000 Homeless
A Shanghai Reuters dispatch reports a typhoon swept over Tokio on Monday causing 183 deaths 217 missing and 100000 people rendered homeless as rescuers work amid widespread damage across the city.
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Associated Press
London
Shanghai
Reuters
Vast New Destroyer Fleet Seen Ready for Duty Next Year
Washington reports remarkable progress in building a large fleet of American destroyers to counter the submarine threat. Officials say delivery for duty in European waters is probable by early next year, with about ten months gained and a world lead anticipated within 18 months. The outcome hinges on President powers in the pending naval bill now in conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Senate
Navy
Ergate Mae
United States
Hoover Secures Secret Service Aid for Food War Policy
Washington October 3 The secret service will assist food price manipulators and profiteers per Herbert Hoover the food administrator request to President Wilson. The corps and resources are granted.
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Hoover
Associated Press
Washington
Secret Service
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
Prizes wide in The Dispatch Contest linger in close race
The Dispatch Contest awards substantial prizes including a Ford Touring Car 775 cash and several gold items. Leaders face a tight five and a half week race with many rivals still close. Subscriptions and votes drive the outcome, and continuous effort is urged through calls and follow ups as contestants aim to preserve momentum and win.
American Medical Camp Studies Shell Shock In France
American medical officers will spend the winter studying shell shock at casualty stations on the French and Bridigh fronts. Neurologists will lecture after field work and focus on hypnotism and other treatments while advancing war surgery.
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France
Associated Press
President Remits Army Officer Dismissal
President Wilson has remitted the dismissal sentence for Secord Lieutenant Arthur Brigham Jr of the Sixth Field Artillery. He was court martialed for falsely claiming he was single while married, in his application for a commission as second lieutenant. No further explanation was given.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Secord
Arthur Brigham,Jr
Sixth Field Artillery
Senate considers expulsion petitions against La Follette
Washington October 3 the Senate Privileges and Elections committee opened preliminary hearings on petitions seeking the expulsion of Senator La Follette and several others over war attitude. No action was taken and a second meeting was planned. Debate centered on proper procedure with some urging action beyond tabling the petitions.
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Washington
Senate
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Sena
LaFollette
Conpepe
War Department Opens Officers Training Camps Nationwide
The War Department announced new officers training camps to open January 5, April 5 and in other locations including the Philippines Panama Hawaii and Fort Bliss and Fort Sill Texas. Enlisted men of the Regular Army National Guard and Army for commissions may attend with quotas based on 1.7 percent of enlistment strength. Military instructors will handle applications, and graduates may receive commissions as second lieutenants as vacancies occur.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
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National Guards
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Phlippines
Panama
Hawaii
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Texas
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Postmaster General to Seek Open Debate on Mail Rates Plan
Washington report says Postmaster General plans to press Congress to reopen and possibly modify the new second class mail rate provisions before they take effect. He will use influence to urge committees to review the revenue bill and consider alternative plans. Lawmakers oppose rate increases and seek revisions before implementation.
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Washington
Burelson
Gress
House
Congress
Allied Airdmen Play Havoc in Belgium
Dispatches from London report Allied airmen raided Belgium on Sunday night targeting railway lines and communications. Ghent area damage included a destroyed telegraph line and several railway cars, with casualties and chaos noted by frontier correspondents.
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