British capture six villages and crush German forces near Ypres
British forces seized six villages Reutel Noorden hoek Polder k Molenaarelsthoek Broodseinde Gravenstafe and emerged on the crest east of Ypres. More than 3,000 German prisoners were taken with heavy losses. Crown Prince Rupprecht ordered only limited counterattacks as Haig consolidates gains and targets the Rowiers Menin railway line. Paris reports fresh French repulses along Champagne and upper Alsace with continued Meuse artillery activity. no new German counterattacks east of Ypres according to London and the war office.
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Verdun
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British Win Near Ypres Marks Tremendous World War I Victory
British troops advanced with precision against German positions east and northeast of Ypres. The assault began at dawn, using heavy bombardment and tanks to reduce concrete pill boxes and redoubts around Poelcapelle and Abraham heights. German resistance appeared weak, but counterattacks could follow as their forces reform.
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Belgium
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Congressman's drive to import Chilean nitrate via Wilmington
Washington reports Congressman Godwin pushing a $10 million nitrate shipment from Chile through Wilmington port. North Carolina delegation backs the plan as part of a government program to bring fertilizer to farmers at cost, aiming to ease shortages and curb fertilizer prices. The move could boost Wilmington’s financial role and help Eastern North Carolina farmers obtain fertilizer shares.
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German sea raiders pursued in South Pacific hunt
Washington reports two German raiders aboard the Seeadler crew and a bower sloop after seizing captives near Mopeha. Four American vessels and others are missing as warships scour the South Pacific for the raiders linked to the Seeadler. The R C Slade of New York, built in Aberdeen in 1900, is listed among shipping records.
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Pacific Freighter Company
American General Denounces Propaganda on War Stalemate
General Pershing in France says reports of a Western Front stalemate are German propaganda aimed to sap American resolve. He asserts U S troops hold strong initiative and, once prepared, can tilt the Allies toward a decisive victory against Germany.
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British Navy and Sims News Collaboration Emphasized
Secretary Daniels said in Washington that cooperation between the British admiralty and Vice Admiral Sims and other American naval officers has been complete since the war began. He noted full access to information on submarine warfare and open doors to Sims and associates. He also addressed reports of withheld British submarine defenses and stated a device is now supplied at a fair price after a dispute with a British manufacturer.
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Washington
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Daniels
Ambassador Sharp Visits American Training Camp in France
American Ambassador William G. Sharp visited the training camp in France on October 5. He praised the cheerful and determined soldiers and expressed confidence in victory with the united nation behind them. He noted the spirit of resolute America among the troops.
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France
William G. Sharp
United Nation
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Richmond Subscriptions Reach Several Million
Liberty loan committees reported strong success in Richmond on October 5 as corporations placed bonds. Life Insurance Company of Virginia bought 200,000 dollars worth and First National Bank subscribed 1,000,000 dollars, with total subscriptions around 5,000,000 dollars.
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Dispatch to Publish Extra on World Series Game in Chicago
The Dispatch will print an extra Saturday afternoon edition after game one between the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants. AP reporters will relay plays from the ball park as they happen, with rapid street distribution after the final out. Chicago games start at 3 pm Eastern, New York at 2 pm, affecting edition timing.
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Cotton Industry Seeks Cheaper Baling Methods
About 75 representatives from growers, packers, carriers, merchants and millers met in Washington to speed up cotton handling and baling. The group backed higher compression from 22.5 to 32 35 pounds per cubic foot and formed a committee led by Stuart W. Cramer to draft resolutions for the afternoon session.
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Boston
National Council of American Cotton Manufacturers
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Charlotte
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American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Draft officials sentenced to prison in draft exemption case
In New York on October 5, Federal Court sentenced Dr. Henry Seligman a Brooklyn draft board physician and clerks Nathan Ehrlich and Lazarus Jacobson to two years each for taking money to exempt a man examined for the draft. Seligman was fined $3,000.
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New York
Henry Seligman
Brooklyn
Nathan Ehrlich
Lazarus Jacobson
Seligman
Indiana Judge Dead
Fort Wayne Indiana October 5 Judge R K Erwin chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court died early today at a hospital after several weeks illness He was 57 years old.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Indiana Supreme Court
Investigation of Heflin’s War Charges Read in House
Washington reports say a House committee opened an inquiry into Heflin's claims that some members of Congress acted suspiciously regarding the war and into an interview in which he was alleged to say German money came to lawmakers through being lucky at cards. Heflin repudiated the remarks.
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Hefin
New Letter Mail Rates Set to Take Effect November Second
War Tax law prompts Postmaster General Burleson to publish procedures for higher domestic mail charges. Letters and first class items pay three cents per ounce, while drop letters stand at two cents per ounce. Postal cards require two cents prepaid, with private mailing cards needing two cents plus the card’s imprint. The new rules exclude most foreign mail per treaties.
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Burleson
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
United States Postal Agency
Sam Shan Phat
United Postoffice Department
Iésudd
Out-of-Town Candidates Told to Campaign Door to Door
The Dispatch contest manager announces a first period deadline tomorrow night for all subscriptions and money to count toward the $60 Diamond Ring prize. Extra votes issued with each $15 subscription will be reduced by 10 000 after tomorrow, urging candidates to intensify efforts for new subs and votes.
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Briscoe
Ford
Beven
Inquiry Ordered Into La Follette Speech At St Paul
A Senate Privileges and Elections subcommittee will investigate Senator La Follette's alleged loyal speech before the Grange in St Paul Minnesota. The inquiry will assess the speech’s accuracy and statements with hearings likely next week. Senator Pomerene to chair the panel with steno and related expenses authorized.
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