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.