American Ships Warned Before Sinking by German Submarine
German submarine activity reaches U S waters as three subs stalk Nantucket. Nine ships destroyed while British cruisers engage off the coast. Stephano passengers rescued by Ericsson after warning and evacuation. Americans aboard destroyers Balch Benham and McDougall witness attacks and aid survivors.
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Boston
Atlantic
Nantucket
Coase
New England
Newport
R. I
Miller
Ericsson
R. L
Balch
Benham
McDougall
British Troops Make Progress on Western Front Report
London reports British troops north of the Somme advance and hold new positions east of Le Trans, with forces crossing the Struma river near the Macedonian front expanding positions and occupying villages as Serb forces cross rivers elsewhere. Russian and Romanian troops retreat in Dobrudja while a major Volhynia battle continues with Teutonic lines breached in places.
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London
Somme
War Department
le Stars
Butte de Warlencourt
Struma
Athens
Gerna
Sofia
Macedonia
Monastir
War Office
Dobrudja
Petrograd
Volhynia
Eye witnesses recount torpedoing off Nantucket
Newport R I October reports from destroyer flotilla eye witnesses say nine ships were sunk by German submarines off Nantucket though six vessels are confirmed lost with no lives reported. Passengers from the Stephano and 63 others were brought ashore. captains cite subs U 53 and U 61 as attackers and the Kingston crew drifted offshore.
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Newport
R. I
Oet
Nantucket
Henry B. Wilson
Williamstown
Mass
Nantucket Shoals
Kingston
Shorty
Hey
Thanksgiving in the Dominion Observed Across Ottawa
Ordinary business paused across the Dominion for Thanksgiving Day. Religious services were held in most churches and prayers were offered for the success of the British and their allies in the European war.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Ont
Gallia Auxiliary Cruiser Sinks After Torpedo Hit
Paris reports the Gallia, an auxiliary cruiser carrying 2,000 Serbian and French soldiers, was torpedoed and sunk on October 4. About 1,300 men who escaped by a French cruiser reached the southern coast of Sardinia, with accounts of their fate still being tallied.
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Paris
Gallia
Sardinia
Germany Eyes Oil Supply Route via Gulf of Mexico
Officials debate the German submarine raid on the New England coast and the risk to American ships. Rumors persist that Germany has a base in the Gulf of Mexico to disrupt tank ships carrying fuel oil to Britain, aiming to cut Britain’s oil supply.
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Germany
Great Britain
Gulf of Mexico
Frye
New England
Mexican
Wilson says Germany must fulfill promises on submarine attacks
President Wilson stated that the German government will be held to the complete fulfillment of its promises regarding submarine attacks off the New England coast. He expressed no right to question Germany’s willingness and planned to discuss the matter with Ambassador Bernstorff after he delivered the emperor’s letter on Polish relief.
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Long Branch
Wilson
New England
United States
Germany
Bernstorff
Count von Bernstorff
Asbury Park
Vashalls Vacationing in Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Mr and Mrs R D Vashall and their son Donald travel to Philadelphia and Atlantic City to visit friends. They plan to stay ten days to two weeks away from home.
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R. D. Vashall
Donald
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
City
Tracts Released From North Carolina Cattle Tick Quarantine
Washington dispatch reports 67 percent of North Carolina's 37 365 square miles placed under quarantine for Texas fever tick on July 1 1906 were released by Sept 15 1916. Nationally 728 543 square miles infected, 434 529 remain under quarantine, 294 014 released. Progress varies by state with California Kentucky Missouri and Tennessee tick free while Louisiana and Florida show slow release.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
California
Kentucky
Missouri
Tennessee
Louisiana
Florida
Court disposes light docket in Recorder's court
In a brief session Recorder's court disposed a light docket. Daniel Padrick, white, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and fined ten dollars and costs. Mary Mallett, colored, faced an assault charge but was discharged as the prosecutor’s case appeared malicious. Joe Jones, colored, charged with cruelty to animals, had no decision. The trial for Alex McDonald, colored, for traffic violation, was continued to tomorrow.
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Recorder’s Court
Robert Doughlas
Daniel Padrick
Mary Mallett
Empie
Joe Oines
Joe Jones
Alex McDonald
Ward liner Antilla towed to port after fire
The burning Ward liner Antilla was towed to the harbor of Cape Charles by the coast guard cutter Onondaga and the private yacht Pacific after reaching the area shortly after 11:30 AM. The fire was reported under control.
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Newport News
Antilla
Cape Charles
Old Point
Coast Guard
Onondaga
Pacific
Wheat and cotton hit hard by the new danger
Chicago reports a sharp wheat drop as German submarine activity disrupts exports. Wheat fell to 1.55 per bushel from 1.59-1/2, with December futures. oats and other staples also slid though less steep. New York cotton opened with an 8 to 32 point fall amid export worries tied to submarines. Stocks opened in a panic, with war shares down 5 to 12 points on submarine news.
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New York
Maxwell to Speak for Democracy in Pamlico and Nearby Counties
Raleigh Oct 9 Chairman Warren assigns A J Maxwell lawyer and clerk to the Corporation Commission to visit Pamlico Washington and Tyrell counties delivering two speeches each. His campaign material and sharp state records help push Democratic momentum amid statewide races. Meredith College books the Russian Symphony Orchestra for November 28 as Teach ers Assembly preliminary attraction to be staged under a large guarantee.
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Raleigh
N. C
Thomas D. Warren
A. J. Maxwell
Corporation Commission
Pamlico
Washington
Tyrell
Maxwell
Butler
Thurston Hicks
Linney
Shakespeare
Meredith College
Teachers’ Assembly
Former Congressman John Henderson Dies in Salisbury
Salisbury reports the death of John S. Henderson aged 71 a former U S congressman from the 8th district. He died in Salisbury and his funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Salisbury
John S. Henderson
U-53 Operations Stir London. Officials Wait
London reports on the U-53 submarine actions cause great interest but officials say no statement can be released at this time. The October dispatch notes the ongoing secrecy surrounding the operation.
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London
Boston Wins a Great Game in the Fourteenth
Washington reports Navy Department plans to patrol off the North Atlantic coast to ensure neutrality amid German submarine raids. Secretary Daniels says initial messages indicate Germany complied with international law rules.
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Washington
Navy Department
North Atlantic
America
Ashbury Park
N. J
Daniels
Wilson
Sinclair Addresses Onslow Voters In Political Rally
Onslow Superior Court convened with Judge Devine presiding as John Williams of Richlands tops the grand jury. Hon. A. Sinclair, Democratic elector, addressed about four hundred Onslow residents, denouncing Hughes and outlining state and national issues to a receptive crowd. In Boston, the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 2 1 in game two of the World Series before 41,373 fans at Braves Field, 81,625 in receipts.
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M. M. Capps
Jacksonville
N. C
Onslow
W. A. Devine
John Williams
Richlands
A. Sinclair
Braves
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
Hoblitzer
Gainer
Mansinger Carrigan
German promises to US on submarine raid held intact
Washington report states that officials believe none of Germanys commitments to the United States have been broken so far in the submarine raids. No official statement was issued but the assessment came after a review by State Department officials.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
United States
Forecast of Wheat and Corn Yields
Washington reports today the Department of Agriculture forecast for spring wheat 152,851,000 bushels and all wheat 670,557,000 bushels. Corn is forecast at 2,717,932,000 bushels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Industrial housing to be discussed at national conference
Providence October 9 announces the fifth annual conference of the National Housing Association beginning a three day session. Prominent speakers include Dr. Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president, John Mitchell former UMW president, J N Herty Indiana health commissioner, and Samuel G Dizon Pennsylvania health commissioner.
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Providence
National Housing Association
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
J. N. Herty
Indiana
Samuel G. Dizon
Pennsylvania
Little Girl Hurt At Hemenway School
Little Miss Inez Brodwick of 403 North Front Street sprained her wrist while playing at Hemenway school. She fell while swinging and was initially feared to have a break. X ray showed only a sprain and she was taken to a physician's office for treatment and discharged home.
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Inez Brodwick
North Front Street
Hemenway School
Second Shark Brought In At Rich's Inlet By Robert Taylor
A 300 pound shark was landed on the Rich's Inlet beach Saturday night by Robert Taylor after a tough fight. Its double row of teeth and ferocious appearance led locals to label it a man-eater, following another big catch in recent days.
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Brooklyn
Daubert
Myers
Scott
Janvrin
Wheat
Ruth
Boston
Cutshaw
Hoblitzer
Hobltzel
Lewis
Smith
Rich’s Inlet
Robert Taylor
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