Greek Crisis Deepens with Crete Note and 1000 Bluejackets
Entente note handed to the Greek government prompts King Constantine to return to Athens amid a cabinet summons. Over 1,000 bluejackets occupy Athens and Piraeus stations and public buildings. Fighting rages in Greek Macedonia and along the Somme as French forces push north of the river. Petrograd reports heavy Teutonic assaults near Romania Transylvania borders and ongoing cavalry clashes in Turkish Armenia.
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Venizelos
Isle of
Crete
Athens
Constantine
Piateus
Greek Macedonia
Paris
Derna
Struma Certer
Somme
France
Saiilly- Sailliges
Peronne-Baptiame
Galicia
Halicz
Petrograd
Teutonic
Romania
Transylvania
Bucharest
Wheat Leaps Up Again on Stampede to Buy
Chicago October 17 wheat prices jumped 7 18 cents per bushel amid a buying rush. Export transactions reached 1 500 000 bushels and the British government sought to lower handling costs for American wheat, including freight reductions on transatlantic shipments.
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Chicago
Wilson Heads to Chicago for Campaign Speeches
Long Branch New Jersey October 17 President Wilson will depart tomorrow for Chicago where he will deliver three speeches on Thursday. He plans to return by midnight Friday completing his third Middle West trip of the current campaign and will then proceed to Cincinnati on October 26.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Chicago
Middle West
Cincinnati
Allies Take Greek Ships After Seizure
London reports on October 17 that Allied forces have taken control of three Greek battleships Kirkis formerly the Idaho Lemnos formerly the Mississippi and Averoff as confirmed by Reuters Athens dispatch.
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London
Kirkis
United States
Idaho
Averoff
Reuter
Athens
French Deputy Brison Champions War Cost Critique
Paris October 17. Socialist deputy Pierre Brison challenged Premier Briand on war costs, arguing the war is a business. He warned that even with a peaceful solution, continuing the conflict wastes billions and lives, urging negotiation before further bloodshed.
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Paris
Pierre Brison
Briand
Chamber
France
Switzerland
Hardware Men in the Session Convenes in Atlantic City
The National Hardware Association opened its twenty second annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey with a large attendance promising a productive four day session. Delegates from many regions gathered as discussions on numerous trade issues began.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Hardware Association
Gulf of Mexico Storm Moves Northward Warnings Issued
The tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico moves north toward the Florida and Texas coasts. Warnings for northeast gale on the Gulf Coast ordered from Carrabelle to Galveston. Shipping told to stay in port and Gulf Coast areas told to prepare for strong winds.
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Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Carrabelle
Fla
Galveston
Tex
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Norfolk Merchant Agency Head Visits City
Mr. L. A. Scott of Norfolk Virginia, superintendent of Bradstreet's Mercantile Agency, is spending the day in the city.
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L. A. Scott
Norfolk, Va
Bradstreet
Merccantile Agency
City
Shooting Near Ivanhoe Leaves Tolliver Wounded
John Tolliver was seriously wounded when attacked in a camp near Ivanhoe early this morning. Raymond Whitaker, Wilmington resident, is being hunted by city and Fayetteville police. Whitaker reportedly returned to Wilmington with the gun.
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John Tolliver
James
Williams
Whitaker
Ivanhoe
Tolliver
Wilmington
Cotton Prices Continue Climb Toward Christmas
Wilmington spot cotton is quoted at 17 1 4 cents per pound at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, up a quarter cent from yesterday's 17 cents. The steady rise in prices over the past days prompts belief that cotton may reach 20 cents per pound by Christmas.
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Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Systems Urged by Episcopal Delegates
In St Louis on October 17 delegates to the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church urged efficient business systems for church operations and publicity. A joint committee report calls for a new financial handling system, regular outside auditing, and funds managed through trust accounts.
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St. Louis
General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
Joint Committee On
Bayonne Strike Talks Hit Wage Demand Standstill
In Bayonne New Jersey on October 17 striking Standard Oil workers again refused to drop their wage demand during talks with the company’s main plant superintendent. The executive said he would discuss other grievances on hours and conditions once the wage demand was withdrawn.
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Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oil Company
Mills Offer Eight Cents
Rock Hill South Carolina October 17 mills here today offer 18 cents for good middling cotton with little being marketed seed is selling at 90 cents
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Rock Hill
S. C
Charlotte
Morrison to Speak at County Court House in Charlotte
The Hon. Cameron Morrison of Charlotte will speak at the County Court House this evening, drawing a large crowd. A known Democrat and National Convention delegate at large, Morrison is seen as a likely next governor candidate, with women and voters urged to attend for Democratic inspiration.
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Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
N. C
Orton Atel
Mecklenburg
County Court House
Morrison
Wilmington
New Hanover
Court House
J. W. Bailey
Mr. Morrison
Election Q and A on Party Voting Rules by W G Lamb
Democratic Chairman W G Lamb explains voter options under state primary law. Voters who backed one party in the primary may vote in the general for other party candidates and need not declare party in the general election. Folding ballots, cross party voting, and ballot validity are addressed with allowances for registered voters.
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Wilson G. Lamb
State Board of Elections
Wilson drive gains in Middle West cited by McCormick
Chicago reports Vance C. McCormick says Democratic campaign in the Middle West is in splendid shape with enthusiastic reports from states. Michigan's A E Stephenson calls results doubtful while Wisconsin Democratic National Committeeman Joseph Martin predicts Wilson will win Wisconsin by 40 000.
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Chicago
Vance C. McCor
New York
McCormick
Middle West
Wilson
A. E. Stephenson
Michigan
Joseph Martin
Wisconsin
Dry candidates enter last state in their wet and dry fight
In Jackson Michigan 17 J Frank Wanly and others urged prohibition advocates to unite and end saloon business. Reports note no decisive changes but reference a vandalized observation car pane near Fort Wayne Indiana believed to be caused by a stone rather than a bullet.
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Jackson, Mich
J. Frank Wanly
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Prosperity Marks the American League Season
Chicago reports prosperity as President B B Johnson returns to the office after two weeks away. He says only Philadelphia lost money and some teams recovered losses through Federal league competition. Johnson also notes Chicago led the league in attendance.
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Chicago
B. B. Johnson
Philadelphia
Russians Suffer Severe Defeat in Galicia
Berlin via London report states Russian forces suffered a severe defeat in Galicia. Austro German troops captured trenches spanning 11 4 miles, took about 1900 prisoners and seized ten machine guns in repeated assaults.
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Berlin
London
Galicia
War Office
Farmers National Congress Opens In Indianapolis
Governor Ralston and Mayor Bell to give welcome addresses to about 1500 farmers and delegates as the Farmers National Congress begins its 36th annual meeting in Indianapolis. President E H Stockbridge of Atlanta will deliver the annual address.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Bell
Farmers’ National Congress
E. H. Stockbridge
Atlanta
Rumanians Repulse Attacker in Transylvania Battle
Bucharest reports Austro German forces attacked in Transylvania but faced repulse. Romanian war office says defenders still hold positions west of the frontier.
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Bucharest
London
Transylvania
War Office
Poland Relief Fumble Declares Wilson Disappointed
President Wilson announced that his effort to unite belligerents for Poland relief has failed. He cited replies from Britain France Germany AustriaHungary to his July 20 1916 letter offering U S services in Polish relief negotiations and said differences remain between the Allies and the Central Powers.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Poland
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austro-Hungary
England
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Dredge Workers Face Fines After Court Verdicts
Clyde Peterson and Fred Davis, white men on a Cape Fear river dredge, were found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Peterson received multiple fines and road time for several charges, while Davis paid fines and costs. An officer from Greenfield Park testified in the case. Further dispositions include paroling Mabel Magrew to Salvation Army custody and other minor rulings.
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Clyde Peterson
Cape Fear
Recorder’s Court
Fred Davis
J. H. Johnston
Greenfield Park
Johnston
Peterson
J. J. Brown
Mabel Magrew
Salvation Army
Annie Williams
Willie Mubrey
James Whitehurst
Arizona to Be Placed in Commission This Afternoon
New York October 17 The new super dreadnought Arizona built at the New York Navy Yard will be placed in commission today with the customary ceremonies. Her main armament includes twelve 14 inch guns. She measures 608 feet in length and has a displacement of 32 400 tons.
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New York
Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Fire at Charlotte Hooper home minor damage
At 4 45 a fire engine responded to Box 17 for a blaze at the residence of Charlotte Hooper colored, 1217 North Eighth street. Firemen extinguished the fire with little damage reported.
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Charlotte Hooper
North Eighth Street
Allies Occupy Athens by French Italian Sailors
In Athens the Anglo-French fleet prompts a grave note to the Greek government. King Constantine hurried to the capital from Tatoi as 1000 French and Italian sailors occupy Piraeus station city hall and Castella barracks, with 150 gendarmes and two machine guns occupying the municipal theatre.
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London
Mediterranean
Exchange Telegraph Company
Athens
Constantine
Tatoi
Piareus
Castalla
Reuter
Ford model car wreck harms Fettel family near Rocky Point
A 1917 Ford model car carrying J A Fettel, his wife and two children plus Mr Langston slid on a decayed bridge at Turkey Creek near Rocky Point Sunday at 3 30 pm. Mrs Fettel suffered a forehead wound needing eleven stitches and internal injuries. Mr Fettel suffered a broken tooth and the car had front axle and engine damage.
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J. A. Fettel
Turkey Creek
Rocky Point
Fettel
Luther Guyton
Harlee Bellamy
Wilmington Citizens Named as Delegates
Governor Locke Craig appointed Wilmington delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress meeting in Norfolk on December 11. The program includes speeches by national figures such as President Wilson and Governor Craig. Delegates from Wilmington include Hugh MacRae James Sprunt H C McQueen Judge George Rountree Col Walker Taylor and Martin S Willard.
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Raleigh
N. C
Locke Craig
Southern Commercial Congress
Norfolk
President Wilson
Craig
Wilmington
Hugh MacRae
James Sprunt
H. C. McQueen
George Rountree
Col
Walker Taylor
Martin S. Willard
Terrific fighting in mid air over Somme region
Paris reports French and German aeroplanes clashed in sixty five engagements around the Somme. French official statement says five German machines were brought down.
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Paris
Somme
Rman
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Macedonia
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Armenia
Chamber of Deputies
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Monsieur Brizon
Wilming
Braeeny
Raymond Whitaker
Episcopal
Lamb
W. G. Lamb
West
Farmers National Congress
Sam
Mr. Johnson
Monster Fighting
Navy
Greece
Mrs. J. A the T
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