10/02 Mon. Act of Panama is approved by Conference of Foreign Ministers
of American Republics meeting in Panama City. A neutrality
zone some 300 miles in breadth is to be patrolled by the
United States Navy.
Germany notifies the United States that merchant vessels must
submit to visit and search.
10/05 Thu. Hawaiian Detachment of United States Fleet is formed under
Commander Scouting Force (Vice Adm. A. Andrews).
10/09 Mon. German armored cruiser DEUTSCHLAND seizes United States
freighter CITY OF FLINT as contraband carrier, en route from
New York to United Kingdom.