Submarine U-53 Still Missing As Shipping Fears Mount
Reports from New York indicate no further news on the U-53 after its attack off Nantucket. Shipping circles fear losses and higher insurance costs while exporters warn of disrupted trans Atlantic trade. President Wilson reviews navy findings with Lansing and the French ambassador and plans to confer at Shadow Lawn before traveling to Indianapolis.
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New York
New Orleans
Long Branch
Wilson
Navy Department
Atlantic
Lansing
Poincare
France
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Indiannapolis
Gerard Back But Declines On Peace Mission
New York City October 10 James W Cherard American Ambassador to Germany arrived and refused to confirm reports he was returning to the United States on a peace mission for the German Emperor He dodged questions about submarine policy and said his stay length is undecided and he may travel to Washington but no date is set
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New York
James W. Cherard
Germany
United States
Gerard
Washington
United States Rejects Allied Demand on Submarine Ports
Washington reports that the United States refused to bar submarines from entering American harbors despite Allied protests. Counselor Polk of the State Department stated the position and did not discuss reasons, noting the note questioned damages from the U-53 raid and Newport as a base, which the U.S. denies.
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Newport
State Department
Washington
United States
Polk
Mrs Dave McGowan Dies Near Kenansville
Mrs Dave McGowan died at her home near Kenansville on Sunday afternoon from stroke paralysis after prolonged illness. She was about sixty five and survived by sons and daughters including Mrs Charlie Miller Miss Mary McGowan and Mr Frank McGowan of near Warsaw and Mr Andrew McGowan of Wilson. Interment held Tuesday morning in the family burial ground.
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Warsaw
N. C
Dave McGowan
Kenansville
Andrew McGowan
Wilson
Monroe Celebrates Third Annual Cheese Day
Monroe Wisconsin held its third annual Cheese Day drawing 15 009 visitors who received free coffee and cheese sandwiches including Swiss limberger and store cheese. The event promoted Monroe as the commercial center of the largest cheese producing region in America and showcased Wisconsin’s cheese quality compared with foreign varieties from France Germany Holland and Switzerland.
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Monroe
Wis
Wisconsin
France
Germany
Holland
Switzerland
Young Men's Business Congress Opens Second Annual Convention
In Jackson Mississippi on October 10 the second annual convention of the Young Men's Business Congress of America opened with a reading of a message from President Wilson, a welcoming address and a response. Delegates from about twenty cities were registered for the session.
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Jackson
Miss
Wilson
The
Young Men’s Business Congress of America
Tropical Storm Near Porto Rico Moves Closer
Washington reports indicate the tropical storm is now near Porto Rico with the center distance shrinking since last night according to Weather Bureau notices.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Weather Bureau
Burning Liner Bound Today in Lynhaven Bay
The Ward Liner Antilla bound for Lynhaven Bay was storm bound this morning at Newport News Virginia. It was towed by the Coast Guard cutter Onondaga to await navigation or repairs.
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Newport, News
Antilla
Lynhaven Bay
Coast Guard
Two German Submarines Sunk Near Lepnavvolok
Russian torpedo boat sank two German submarines after they attacked a warship at Lepnavvolok. Several crew were killed by gunfire from the subs. The report was received from Petrograd via London.
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Christiania
Norway
London
Lepnavvolok
Petrograd
French Press Report South of Somme Continues Attacks
The French persist with increased artillery and ground actions south of the Somme as Galicia’s main battle continues. Bulgarian reports claim Serbian crossing of the Cerna River with a Serbian counterattack near the front centre. In Greece, ex premier Venizelos and the provisional government travel to Salonica as Lambros forms a neutral, colorless ministry.
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Petrograd
Berlin
Lemberg
Cerna
Macedonia
Venzelos
Greece
Salonica
Lambros
War Insurance Rates Not Raised After Submarine Raid
Washington reports that war insurance rates of the Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau will not be advanced despite the German submarine raid off the Atlantic coast. Secretary Delaney announced the bureau insures only American ships and cargoes and will not take risks on contraband.
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Washington
Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau
Atlantic
Delaney
Young Men's Business Clubs hold national convention in Jackson
Jackson Miss October 10 The Young Men's Business Clubs of America in its second year gathers hundreds of delegates for its national convention. President Lee M Skeel of Ohio calls session to order. Plans include sessions in Vicksburg and New Orleans with speakers Governor Bilbo Governor-elect Burrough Senator John Sharp Williams and Congressman Foster among others.
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Jackson
Miss
Young Men's Business Clubs of America
Lee M. Skeel
Ohio
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Bilbo
Mississippi
Burrough
Arkansas
John Sharp Williams
Foster
Illinois
Anniversary of Father Mathew Birth Celebrated Worldwide
The 125th birthday of Father Theobald Mathew, famed as the Apostle of Temperance, is marked with enduring impact. He pledged temperance to over 2,000,000 people across England Ireland and America, launching his crusade in 1838. In 1849 he began his U S work pledging more than 600,000 in two years.
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New York
Father Theobald Mathew
England
Ireland
America
Father Mathew
United States
British Empire
New York Cotton Exchange Sets High Record Price
A seat on the New York cotton exchange sold for 74500 dollars today, up 4500 from the last sale, marking the highest price of the year. The transaction reflects strong demand and a record bid for the exchange seat.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Kingston Crew Missing After German Submarine Attack
Newport reports the British steamer Kingston's crew has been in open boats for 36 hours after the Sunday attack off Nantucket. Eleven torpedo boats search as weather turns cold and no confirmation of rescued men or submarine sighting is received. Debris from torpedoes reportedly lies near the Nantucket lightship.
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Newport
R. I
Kingston
Nantucket
New York
Democratic gatherings and tobacco market update at New Bern
D. E. Henderson spoke to Democratic voters in Dixon and Swansboro as campaigns heat up in Craven and Onslow counties. Meanwhile New Bern and Vanceboro warehouses report strong tobacco sales with high prices and large volumes as the season nears its end. Also, W. H. Garrett of the National Cemetery denies a Memphis transfer and favors staying in New Bern.
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New Bern
D. E. Henderson
Craven County
Democratic Executive Committee
Dixon and
Swansboro
Onslow County
Vanceboro
North Carolina
W. H. Garrett
the National Cemetery
Danish Sub Dykern Brought Surface After Collision
Copenhagen reports the Danish submarine Dykern, submerged after a collision with a Norwegian steamer, was raised. Five crew members who went down were found alive, while other details remain unclear.
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Copenhagen
London
Dykkern
Bers
Paris Press Sees Germany Challenging United States
Paris newspapers publish prominent front pages under blackmail and defiance about the German submarine campaign on American coasts. They argue Germany seeks a direct challenge to the United States and expect the neutrals to respond as neutral ships face sinking.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Fire at Wilmington Handle Works Engulfs Plant
A blaze of unknown origin broke out at the Wilmington Handle Works plant shortly before 3 PM. Firemen arrived soon after the alarm but the flames raged. the property is reported to be completely destroyed. No activity had occurred at the site recently, so the cause could not be determined.
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Wilmington
Fifteen New Disease Cases Reported in New York
New York health authorities reported fifteen new cases of infantile paralysis and four more deaths for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. This shows a decrease of two cases and an increase of two deaths from yesterday.
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New York
Hospital room for Mrs Chandler and baby cleaned after infestations
Dr. Charles Nesbitt, county health officer, said the James Walker Memorial Hospital ward assigned to Mrs. Chandler and her infant with infantile paralysis was found infested with insects. The room was thoroughly cleaned and furnished, milk provided, cooking utensils arranged, and a telephone installed to connect with family as the board plans to improve comfort during their stay.
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Board of Health
E. C. Chandler
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Chas. T. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Mrs. Chandler
Brooklyn Beats Boston in Thrilling 4-3 Showdown
In Brooklyn on October 10 the Dodgers edged the Red Sox 4 to 3 in a lively game. Boston starter pitching faltered early. Daubert and Stengel sparked Brooklyn with key hits as Olson drove in three runs and Hooper sparked Boston with late pressure.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Hooper
Myers
Janvrin
Daubert
Shorten
Stengel
Hoblitzell
Wheat
Lewis
Cutshaw
Gardner
Mowry
Scott
Olson
Carrigan
Miller
Mays
Mowrey
Catehaw
Itzelk
Thomas
Coombs
Coomb
Cooms
Henriksen
Foster
Valuable Information for Daily Business Local Ads
The Wilmington Dispatch urges readers to check daily business local columns for buy and sell ads. It notes many people post items for sale and wanted exchanges, including stoves during the cold snap. Readers are invited to submit or phone ad copy at 176.
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Wilmington Dispatch
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