Blockade policy blasted as ineffective and unlawful
Washington reports a strong note to London condemning Allied blockade as ineffective illegal and indefensible It states the United States cannot surrender neutral rights nor accept subordination of its interests Ambassador Page was tasked to press for a conduct based not on expediency but international norms The note spans about 15 000 words and signals a firm American stance in the European war era
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Weberly
Opton
Washington, D.C
United States
Great Britain
Page
London Foreign Office
Lansing
Greece forms neutralist cabinet under Skouladis
London reports M. Skouladis accepting task of organizing a cabinet that preserves the former policy of neutrality. The new premier vows benevolent neutrality toward the entente powers while keeping the Zaimis government line intact with all members except the ex-premier. Meanwhile in Arizona four Americans freed from Villa Verede recount their three time condemned to die ordeal and their Red Cross service among Villa’s wounded at Agua Prieta.
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Greece
Balkans
M. Skoulodis
Zaimijs
M. Skouladis
Nacor
Ariz
Villa Verede
Villa
Red Cross
Agua Prieta
Marchera Protest Parade Against Sunday Saloon Ban
A Marchera protest in Chicago expressed displeasure at Mayor Thompson's Sunday saloon closing order. Estimates placed marchers up to 100000, highlighting strong opposition to the slate law and its enforcement.
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Ghidago
Poroste
Chicago
Thompson
Bulgarians Seize Serbian Capital Nisch and Rail Control
London reports Bulgarian forces have occupied the Serbian capital Nigh, gaining full control of the railway from Prahovo on the Danube. The move threatens central powers interests in Sofia and Constantinople as the region faces disruption by strikebreakers and shifting fronts.
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London
Prahovo
Sofia
Constantinople
Rioters Clash as Wilkes-Barre Street Cars Try to Run
Thousands of men and boys idle on a Sunday amid rioting by sympathizers of striking motormen and conductors in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The railway company attempts to operate cars, facing disorder and protests.
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Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Railway Company
Unions Aid In Lord Derby Recruiting Drive
In London Tra Taigar squera trades unions staged a notable demonstration to further Lord Derby's recruiting campaign. The event prompted a large number of young men to enlist, highlighting union support for the effort.
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London
Lord Derby
Tra- Taigar Squera
Trades Unions of
Chicago Weather Breaks Record November High
The Chicago weather bureau recorded the highest November maximum at 76.3 degrees, set on November 7 at 4 o clock in Chicago.
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Chicago
Local
Self-crucifixion attempt shocks St Marys Cathedral
A man at St Marys Cathedral in San Francisco attempted self crucifixion during a religious renata. A stranger later named Thomas D Thornton of Everywhere drove a four inch spike through each foot and nailed one foot to the floor with a gas pine spike. He uttered no cry as ushers restrained him after cries from the congregation.
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San Francisco
Renata
Thomas D. Thornton
St. Mary's Cathedral
World War Fronts and Political Upheaval Across Europe
Reports from the European war theater describe Serbian captures near Kraljevo, Hindenburg pressing Russians at Dvinak, and Greek government collapse with Zalmis resigning after a confidence vote. Allied landings and Bulgarian advances unfold in the Balkans as Italy faces Isonzo setbacks and domestic upheavals accompany naval losses and explosions at home.
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Mikulischk
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Wilson outlines defense program and nation wide support appeal
Domestic President Wilson presented his national defense program to be sent to the next Congress, appealing for public backing. In New York at the Manhattan club’s 50th anniversary dinner he expanded on preparedness and other national questions. Fort Bertholdt lands to be opened next May will mostly be allotted to North Dakota and Minnesota residents. Charles A. Porter won first choice among 700 homesteads. Private W. L. Dudebek was seriously wounded as Haitians were killed in a fight near La Trou. Detroit voters rejected buying streetcar lines in the one fare zone. Three men shot in a Wilkes-Barre car barn strike incident. troops were called out. Fire at Riverside Compress in Augusta, PA caused $500,000 loss. Ohio state election shows prohibition amendment defeated. Massachusetts elected Republican governor Samuel W. McCall, defeating David L. Walsh. McCall’s plurality about 12,000.
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Manhattan Club
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Fort Bertholdt Reservation
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Anoka
Minn
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la Trou
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Railway
Riverside Compress Company
Augusta
Ohio
Washington Brand Whitlock to Return Home for Ill Health
Washington Brand Whitlock, United States minister to Belgium, announces return to the U S due to ill health. The State Department was advised allied nations will recognize the Carranza government in Mexico once Italy issues the entente note. The White House confirmed President Wilson’s marriage to Edith Bolling Galt near year end with no invitations issued.
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Brand Whitlock
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Belgium
Whitlock
State Department
Carranza
Mexico
Italy
Entents
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Wilson
Myre
Edith Bolling Galt
Villa enters Naco as American deaths mount near border
The report notes General Villa's entry into Naco opposite Naco Arizona on muleback and details American casualties including Doctors Tighen and Miller and chauffeurs Nat Wilson and Joe Pylant killed while near the Villa hospital at Agua Prieta. It also cites fire on American officers at Douglas Arizona and the death of Private Harry Jones from wounds received near Agua Prieta.
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Naco
Ariz
Tighen and Miller
Nat Wilson
Joe Pylant
Villa Hospital
Agua Prieta
Galles
Carranza
Douglas, Ariz
Funston
War Department
Washington
Harry Jones
Eleventh Infantry
Douglas
United States
Demand for war horses cuts supply in Des Moines area
Traders report scarce horses as wartime demand persists. Des Moines ships many horses weekly through St. Louis stockyards while Sioux City and Iowa farms see rising need. Experts predict gasoline tractors will replace horses on town farms within one to two years if the drain continues, with no near relief in sight.
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Dee Moines
Des Moings
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Norges
Sioux City
Teave Des
Outrage as Batavia Stallion Murder Rocks Fairfield
In Batavia an outrageous crime killed a valuable stallion owned by D. B. Plum. Unknown intruders cut the horse’s throat in the barn. one stroke wounded its cheek, another cut into the neck, a deep third severed windpipe and jugular. The Percheron, recently purchased from Singmaster Bros. of Keota, lay dead. John Nass er, a local telegraph operator, faced a notable fine after sending a letter to Washington about patent medicine orders and missteps with Postmaster General Burle g on. Judge M. J. Wade of Iowa’s southern district imposed the penalty.
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Batavia
D. BE
Percheron
Singmaster, Bros
Kéota
Potowa City
John Nassér
Nasser
Washinston
Burlegon
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Nusser
Crippled Children to Receive Regular School Work in Hospital
Crippled children aged six to fifteen receiving treatment at the university hospital will be given regular school work in hospital rooms. The program is organized through cooperation between university authorities and the Elect Circle of King's Daughters, a local charitable group.
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Crippley
University Hospital
King's Daughtera
Postoffice at Talmage Robbed by Three
Three robbers tracked the postoffice safe at Talmage stole about 50 dollars and escaped on a Great Western train. They were seen by a young man and trailed to the depot by a bloodhound. The men had been near the general store where the postoffice is located during most of the day before the robbery.
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Talmage
Great Western
Postoffice
Indicted for Auto Theft in Marshalltown
The grand jury returns the county s first auto theft indictment against Sherman Dawson of Le Grand. He was arrested for stealing a car from Rev. J. R. Wright of Le Grand.
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Marshalltown
Grand
Sherman Dawson
le Grand
J. R. Wright
Brandon Postoffice Robbery Report
Bandits robbed the Brandon postoffice escaping with about $75 in cash and $900 in postage stamps after a safe blow. No injuries reported and police investigating the incident.
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Brandon Postoffice
Brandon
Large Elevator Burned at Southwest Town Plant
A switch engine set Noble & Reid's elevator on fire in Hamburg. The building burned to the ground in twenty minutes. The elevator cost 12,000 dollars and was the largest in the southwest. Logs were partly insured. Nearby Waterloo Canning factory buildings, adjoining the elevator, were saved only by the department's hard work despite a strong wind.
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Noble & Reid
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Waterloo
Dames
Missing Man Returns Home After Mysterious Disappearance
Andrew Boles, a Cedar Rapids farm hand, reappears after vanishing June 24 near Marion. He recounts being approached on the highway by three men, beaten, and placed in a Milwaukee freight car before regaining consciousness. His father, in Galeng, has been in Marion since June aiding the search. Boles was engaged to marry a woman near Marion.
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Andrew Boles
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Hev
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Emory
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Veterinary Dean Denounces Popularity of Fake Stock Foods
Dr C H Staviage of Iowa State College's veterinary school says the college is unpopular with makers of fake stock foods who refuse to send samples. The Town Experiment Station bulletin warns farmers against fake remedies. The veterinary dean has faced many commendations for exposing fake stock products.
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Veterinary’ School
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Tramps Fire At Train End On Rock Island Route
A gang of armed tramps shot into the caboose of a Rock Island freight as it passed, terrorizing harvest hands aboard. A posse captured one man at Glenville after a failed escape attempt left him wounded seriously. Two more suspects were later seized at Curtis Junction. Police link the trio to a regionwide harvest gang terrorizing workers this fall.
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Rock Island
Glenville
Curtis Junction
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High School student killed in street shooting
Cherokee Merle Conley a 17 year old sophomore was shot by 18 year old Fred Powers while walking on a business district sidewalk. Conley died hours later. Powers was arrested and jailed. Also reported a fatal auto crash near town drowned wife Mrs Albert Winter, husband and daughter escaped with injuries. Waterloo chosen as model city for Midwest study by System magazine with Stanley A. Dennis to prepare a feature.
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Fred Powers
Sand
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Conley
Humboldt
Albert Winter
Winter
Waterloo
Middle West
System, & Magazine
Ameri+ edn
Esty
Businessite
Stanley A. Dennis
Baptiste Elect Officers at Cedar Rapids Convention
The Baptist state convention in session at the Christian church in Cedar Rapids elected officers: President J. R. Vaughan Waterloo. vice presidents H. I. Poskatt Shenandoah and John G. Farmer Cedar Rapids. recording secretary Rev. R. R. Sadler Pella. treasurer K. H. Cothrand Des Moines.
Order Interurban Gold, Albia Sold by Court
Judge Hunter ordered the Albia Interurban road sold to satisfy a $280,000 debt. C Mabry represents the company which requested a receiver. Stockholders' counsel W E Giltner N B Kendall and D W Bates oppose the action and plan to appeal to the supreme court.
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Interurban
Albia
Sheldon School Board Adopts Strict Anti Tobacco Rule
The Sheldon school board enforces a rigid anti tobacco policy banning any tobacco use within school buildings and grounds, at school events, or while accompanying school groups. Citizens are urged to assist in enforcing the order and to refrain from carrying tobacco during school activities.
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Sheldon
Auto License Fees Lift Iowa Road Funds
Des Moines reports show up to November 1 this year the automobile department registered 147 726 cars and $1 142 933 78 in license fees paid into state funds. Ten months this year show 4 340 more cars than all of last year and 977 583 46 more in fees than last year. State expenses, highway commission, and county roads received 72 980 77, 80 867 80, and 999 105 21 respectively up to Nov 1, with county roads taking 90 percent since May 8. Total auto tax turned to road improvements this season stands at 2 069 973 dollars, with likely more to come.
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Des Moines
Automobile Department of the Hactetary of State
State Highway Commission
Highways Commission
Highway Commission
Iowa
Secretary of State
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