Trial Opens In Keet Baby Kidnapping Case In Missouri
Claude J. Piersol, 20, stands charged with kidnapping Lloyd Keet, infant son of Springfield banker J. Holland Keel, amid a wider alleged German plot. Witnesses number near 200 as authorities recount the abduction from the Keet home, the discovery of the body in a Crenshaw estate well, and a ransom saga that escalated to a life sentence potential for kidnapping.
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Associated Press
Marshfield
Claude J. Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Springfield
Piersol
Keet
Missouri
Lloyd Keel
J. Holland Keel
Sc Cated
Springfield Country Club
Crenshaw Manion
Fevaky
Ozark Hills
Kent
Taylor Adams
Allie Adams
Maxie
Cletus
St. Louis
Canada
Mexico
United States
Crenshaw Farm
German War Debates Test Rages in Reichstag
Reports detail a Bri tish naval threat and a looming cold snap in the Vosges as Germany faces a clash between Von Tirpitz followers and the Reichstag majority. The session centers on annexation goals and peace terms amid military pressure and political infighting.
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von Tirpitz
Reichstag
Vosges
Michaelis
von Ihmann-Hollweg
von Stein
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Flanders
Nork Tup
Passchenbach-Gholuvelt
Roulers- Main
Gierman
Stockholm
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Finland
Helsingfors
Finland
Irograd
Hel- Singters
Polygon Wood
Passchfidacle-Gheluvelt Ridge
Kunst
Priggners
Anna
Liberty loan subscriptions rise modestly in New York
A little increase in Liberty loan subscriptions is reported in New York as of 10 oclock today. The total reaches 210,409,000 including official and unofficial subscriptions, up 616,630 from close of business Saturday.
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New York
First Liberty motor truck 1 completed for U S Army
Lima O Oct 9 The first Liberty motor truck, product of 12 plants and 62 parts factories, completed today for the U S Army. 35000 to be produced in first half of 1918. Road test planned in Lima with high army officers expected.
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Associated Press
Lima, O
United States Army
Liberty Motor
Lima
Baker
New York
Aik
Contracts Filed for Destroyers Program
Secretary Daniels has before him contracts for the big destroyer program arranged with builders. A $350 million appropriation was enacted to fund construction and plant additions. The navy will not publish ship counts, but the flotilla will more than double, giving the United States a larger destroyer fleet than any other power.
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Associated Press
Washington, Dct
Daniels
Navy
United States
Great Britain
Snow Paralyzes Black Hills Region With Two Inches Fall
Deadwood South Dakota reports two inches of snow and rain ending a long drought in the Black Hills. A forest fire north of the area was extinguished after burning for several days. Weather slowed travel and prompted local officials to issue warnings.
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Associated Press
Deadwood
Black Hills
Here
Britain Receives $15 Million Credit Boost from U.S.
Washington reports another $15,000,000 credit advanced today to Great Britain by the government as part of ongoing financial support during the period.
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Washington
Great Britain
Want Ad for Desirable Tenants in The Dispatch
To attract good tenants for houses flats and offices place a Want Ad in The Dispatch Business Special columns. It remains the go to place for finding desirable renters and listings.
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the Dispatch
Raiders Reported to Have Raided Pacific Shipping
An Exchange Telegraph report from Merler states a raid near Fiji by a Seeadler crewed vessel. The craft carried three machine guns and a detachment of Germans. Dispatches to Samoa and Navy Department confirm sea raiders were active, with Seeadler crew reportedly aboard both ships. Merchant ships were said to be affected. The Seeadler previously operated in the South Atlantic, sinking eleven merchantmen.
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Associated Press
London
Merler
Ibe
Fiji
Samoa
Navy Department
Seeadler
South Atlantic
Dismissal Bid in Means Murder Case Pending
Salisbury N C Oct 8 A move to dismiss proceedings to compel Assistant District Attorney Dooling s officers to surrender seized papers in the Gaston B Means case was presented to Superior Court Judge Cline by Solicitor Hayden Clement. Clement argued the New York officers were in North Carolina voluntarily and not subject to contempt for not producing papers. Judge Cline expected to rule tonight.
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United P Ress
Salisbury
N. C
Dooling
New York
Gaston B. Means
Superior Court
Cline
Hayden Clement
Clement
Means
Maude A. King
Chicago
North Carolina
New Five Cent War Bread Experiment in Philadelphia
Philadelphia hosts a Hoover led trial for a standardized five cent war loaf to save sugar lard and milk while remaining wholesome. D R Jacobs from the Bureau of Chemistry reports on expected loaf size and nationwide adoption after city testing.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Herbert C. Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Jacobs
Supreme Court Advances Draft Law Appeals for Joint Hearing
The Supreme Court moved to hear seven suits challenging the selective draft law with a single December 10 argument date to speed resolution. Among the plaintiffs are Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, who were sentenced to two years in prison and fined $10,000 for urging men of draft age to resist registration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Ohio
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Pittsburgh man impersonating Daniels son jailed in Atlanta
Joseph Levy of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to impersonating a son of Secretary Daniels. He was sentenced to two years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Levy obtained loans and letters to prominent persons and gained admittance to the New York navy yard.
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Daniel
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Joseph Levy
Pittsburgh
Daniels
Federal
Atlanta
Levy
New York Navy Yard
First Football Fatality At UC After Revival
San Francisco reports George A. Blewitt of Los Angeles a 20 year old UC freshman died from injuries sustained in a football game played Saturday. His death is the first attributed to football since the sport was revived at the university.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
George A. Blewitt
Los Angeles
University of California
Blewitt
Contestants urged to work systematically for prizes
The Dispatch race offers prizes including a 775 Briscoe automobile Ford Touring Car 200 in gold 93 furniture suite 75 Columbia Grafonoe 350 merchandise and wrist watch etc. Contestants are urged to plan daily subscriptions and votes, maintain momentum into the second period, and avoid inactivity that lets rivals gain.
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Briscoe Automobile
Columbia Grafonoa
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
Supreme Court to Review AP vs INS Piracy Case
The Supreme Court agreed to review decrees restraining the International News Service from pirating Associated Press news. The review follows a circuit court decision, with AP seeking a certiorari to obtain a definitive ruling from the high court. The AP argues only Supreme Court rulings can secure a sound foundation and prevent widespread litigation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
International News Service
Hearst Service
New York
Associated Press News
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
German Cruiser Damaged In Mine Strike
London dispatch reports a German battle cruiser on a trial run off Helgoland struck a mine. One twenty sailors were drowned before the vessel was towed to port. Arrivals at Amsterdam from Hamburg are noted by the Exchange Telegraph Company.
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United Press
London
Amsterdam
Hamburg
Exchange“Telegraph Company
Helgoland
Committee Maps Out Early Phase of LaFollette Inquiry
Washington October 8 The Senate committee investigating Senator La Follette’s speech at the Nonpartisan League in St Paul outlined initial procedure and adjourned to await more information from La Follette and former Secretary Bryan. No public hearings for now. a brief inquiry period with possible closed testimony. Bryan denies La Follette claim about ammunition aboard the Lusitania.
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Associated Press
Washington
LaFollette
Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
Senate
la Follette
Bryan
Pomorene
Wilson
Lusitania
New York
Pemorene
Baseball Moguls in Train Wreck Near Beaver Falls
Pittsburgh October 8 Members of the National Baseball Commission on a Pennsylvania limited train collided with a freight near Beaver Falls. None of the commission injured. Four engine crew members badly hurt sent to Rochester hospital. Passengers including the commission were moved to Pittsburgh and continued east.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
National Baseball Commission
Pennsylvania Limited
Chicago
New York
Beaver Falls
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad
Phicians
Rochester
Limited
Crop Outlook Bumper Year Despite September Loss
Washington reports that the 1916 crop year remains historic with a corn crop forecast at 3 210 795 000 bushels despite a September loss of 37 million. Spring wheat will exceed last year and oats rise to a record 1 580 714 000 bushels, while potatoes, beans, buckwheat, barley, and rye show declines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
New Oie
Colorado
New Mexico
Calif
Interned U-Boat Arrives as Spanish Decree Enacts Submarine Ban
A German submarine interned at Cadiz during the war was escorted out by Spanish boats as authorities seek stricter control. King Alfonso signed a decree on October 30 forbidding belligerent submarines from navigating Spanish waters or entering ports. Spain has begun disciplining officials over a separate submarine internment incident at Cadiz.
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Cadiz
Alfonso
Spain
Washington
Madrid
Juan Riano
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