Princess Sophia Disaster Off Alaskan Coast Claims 343 Lives
The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Sophia, carrying about 343 passengers and crew, went down after grounding on Vanderbilt reef in Lynn Canal near Skagway Alaska during a severe storm. No survivors were reported and ships forming the relief effort could not approach the wreck amid heavy seas and blizzard conditions.
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Seattle
Wash
Sophia
Pacific Coast
Canadian
Alaska
Yukon River
Lew Ams
Skagway
States
Canada
White Horse
Vancouver
Victoria
Vanderbilt Reef
United States
Cedar
Peterson
Smail
Teee
Co. P. Ik
Perincess
Alice
Coene
Lynn Canal
Rophia
Wale
Juneau
Princess Sophia
F. L. Locke
Vane Derbilt Reef
Canadian Pacific
Amy
Sentinel Island
Alt & O
Locke
Phia
Mrs. Marks
James Alexander
William A. Malong
Marks
Faireinks Alaska
Iain Alexander
Malong
Hasengerm
B.C
Passen
Sephia
Vesnel
Cana
Pacific Railroad
Strom
The
Sophia's Row
Jerry Shay
J. PF. Gomse
A. Murphy
A. Alemior
Rocount
Surrey Biffe
Vancouver Victoria
Loskane
J. W. Troup
Ae Ee
Peale
Wireless
Teuton Forces Drive Gains on Three Battle Sectors
British French American and Italian forces report steady progress across three sectors with captured prisoners and guns on all fronts accompanying advances. The fighting continues as Allied units press the line and shelling intensifies in multiple thrusts.
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Teuton Forges
Bage
Allied Forces Press Front Across France and Italy
Allied attacks push through northern France from Valenciennes to the Meuse while French and British forces breach German defenses along the Serre and Aisne. American troops strengthen positions east of the Meuse as Italians hold gains near Monte Grappa and seize Monte Pertica.
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Valenciennes
Meuse
Monte Grappa
France
Serre
Aisne
Chateau Porsion
le Quesnoy
Hate
Valenciennes la Quesnoy
14 Quesnoy
Mons
Maubeuge
Mormat
Aglefontiine
Raisme Forest
Scheldt
Yromer
Maulde
Villonciennes
Marte
Montecernet
Mortiere
Banogne
Herpy
Wren
Hilla
Bourgeone Weat
Grand Pre
Heleium
Fras
Paris
Tieve
Brenta
Italian War Office
Monte Pertica
President Wilson Endorses Greater War Work Fund
Chicago December 26. President Wilson approves an 80 percent increase in the United War Work campaign’s appeal. The drive will seek 250,060,050 dollars during the week of November 11, announced by Dr. John R. Mott, director, after a conference of workers from fourteen states.
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Chicago
Wilson
United War Work Campaign
John &. Mott
Mott
Weather summary for Denver and Southwest region
The weather forecast reports Denver and New Mexico Sunday and Monday will be fair and warmer, with Arizona also expected fair and warmer through Sunday and Monday.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexi-Co
Arizona
Local Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ending 6 P.M.
Local report shows maximum 59 degrees minimum 34 with a 24 degree range at 6 P.M. Northwest winds then blow and skies are partly cloudy with a chance of rain.
German Defence Cracking Under Steady Allied Pressure
General March predicts early breaking of enemy resistance on the Argonne Meuse front as Allied forces tighten grip. The German defense shows signs of cracking under sustained pressure.
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General March
Argonne-Meuse
Huns Mass German Divisions As Allies Push Meuse Front
Washington reports German defense in the Argonne Meuse sector is cracking under steady French and American pressure. More than thirty divisions are in the Verdun northwest sector as Allied forces extend lines and prepare for a wide Meuse assault while guarding the Mezieres Metz railway.
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Washington
Wias
France
Argonne-Meuse
Great Trunk Railway
Argonne
Mezieres
Metz
March
Olive
Meuse
Verdun
Alane Viter
Forest of
Serre
Valenciennes
Firlish
Vrench
Reichstag Speech Claims German Policing of Bombed Cities
Dr. Folt, foreign minister, told the Reichstag that German authorities had done all they could to protect residents in bombed towns such as Tournai Valenciennes and Denain. He said efforts safeguarded food and treasures, with certain groups like doctors clergy and policemen exempted from removal. The government reaffirmed Wilsonian principles and its intent to act accordingly.
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Shera Leaeeo
Amsetrdam
Reichstag
Folf
Fiergiad
Forclien
Villaiobar
Pritteh
van Pree
Seif
Biy Cateman
Dorolf
Wilson
Statue of Bismarck to be melted for cannons
An article from New York City reports the statue of Bismarck will be melted down for metal to be used in cannon manufacture. The decision was discussed as part of wartime measures amid metal shortages.
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Bismarck
New York
Party Leaders Plea Appeals to Voters Across Parties
Washington dispatch notes continued pre election statements by Democratic and Republican leaders. Ferris of Oklahoma, head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, accuses Republicans of generalities and avoiding direct vote tallies on war bills. A House incident cites Heflin obtaining insertion of the President's appeal in the Congressional Record, with Ferris charging partisan record printing.
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Washington
Ferris
Oklahoma
Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee
Wilson
House
Diksett
Heflin
Alabama
Congress
Fess
Ohifo
National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Wess
Verris
Germany
Senate
Roosevelt
Lodge
McKinley
Pass
Express Company Seeks 10 Percent Rise on Short Hauls
Washington Oct 24 The American Railway Express Company with McAdoo approval plans new express rates raising about ten percent mainly on short hauls to add 24 million dollars in revenue. The Interstate Commerce Commission endorsed method but urged railroad sharing. McAdoo rejects full shippers share. Rates set to rise up to 17 cents per hundred pounds on first class short hauls under 100 miles, plus 12 cents for second class and extra 10 cents on commodity rates.
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Washington
American Railway Express Company
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express Company
Transportation Geo
Express
Japanese Praise Wilsons Attitude
An Allied press note from Tokyo on Friday October 25 lauds President Wilson for his stance toward Germany. Officials admire his refusal to negotiate with the Prussian rulers, calling his position explicit and worthy of international acclaim and a model for wartime diplomacy.
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Tokio
Associated’ Press
Wilson
Germany
Witsen
Pote
Boghe Receipts Reveal Citizens Forced to Surrender Valuables
Reports show nearly every householder in Belgium under German military requisition had to surrender valuables. The wartime records detail acceptance of looting by occupying forces and the widespread losses experienced by civilians.
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Catent
UNS
Belgium
General von Arnim accused of greed and chest thrusts on front
A World special cable from Joseph W. Grigg reports on German occupation in France and Belgium, noting looting by General von Arnim and staff, receipts for stolen goods, and widespread disdain among German troops. Civilians celebrate Allied advances as occupiers grow poorer and more defeated.
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Tister, Pree
Press Publishin Co
New York World
World
Albuquerque Journal
Sixt von Arnim
Houbaix
Liberty motor plane wins long race at Belmont Park
Sergeant Coombs of Hazelhurst Field wins a 36 mile Liberty powered plane race circling the Statue of Liberty, setting a new record at Belmont Park. Six other De Havilland planes finish within 30 seconds. The event is part of a broader aviation carnival for the National Aero Club, with proceeds funding athletics for aviators.
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Mons de Carnal Rectal
Eower Wines
New York
de Tiaviland
Liberty
Sergeant Coombs
Hazelhurst
Feild
Belmont Park
Upper New York
John RB. Molnant
Firee
United Mates Air Service
Belmont Party
National Aerohaute Committee
Manent
Abdication of Emperor Sought by German Socialists
A World special cable reports German socialist papers urge Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicate in favor of his son or resign, arguing throne defense stances hinder national peace. The Breslau Volkswacht and Nürnberg’s Frankische Tagesblatt quote call for dethronement to end the war and prevent further devastation.
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Arno Bosch-Pierret
the Press Publishing Co
The
New York World
the World
Albuquerque Journal
Copenhagen
Germany
Breslau
Frankixche Tageblatt
Nuremberg
Wilson
Willian
France
William
Charles VI
Eine
Social Democrats
French Forces Press On Near Sissonne in Verdun-Style Battle
French and British units fought near Sissonne between the Oise and Peron rivers as Debeney and Guillaumat push forward from Mortiers and the Serre sector. Despite heavy German artillery and fortified trench lines with concrete shelters, French gains include taking Mortiers and advancing toward Lucey while counterattacks and artillery exchanges continue. The fight centers on securing Mortiers as a bridgehead to enable further operations north of the Serre.
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Oise
Peron
Debeney
Fifth
Sissonne
Guillaumat
Mortiers- Marte
Morticers
Minte Exet
Lucey
Hi 126
Titlat
Cery Farm
Pleine Selve
Fremont Woml
Thibement
Mortiers
Man- 210
Serre
Guillaumaise
Petit Caumont
Mangn
Bouchet
Tenth Army
Socialists Claim Autocracy Is Dead in Morning Summa
Copenhagen reports the Voerweerke of Terlim questions if Germany's internal reform could ease surrender terms. Wilson argues the former rulers cannot regain power, insisting only the German people hold power. Protesters demand disarming Germans and note a decisive conference outcome will be shown.
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Copenhagen
Voerweerke
Terlim Saye
Germany
Wilson Efrers
Henderon Urges Permanent Peace Safeguards After Wilson Policy
Arthur Henderson, leader of the Labour Party in the House of Commons, said Wilson’s approach to Germany aims to clarify and strengthen world peace. He pressed for German assurances and constitutional safeguards to prevent a resumption of militarism and future war.
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Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
House of Commons
Wilson
Germany
Typhoon Fatalities Reported Across Japan Coast
Tokyo dispatch reports a powerful typhoon in early September causing extensive property damage and heavy loss of life. Bodies of 273 people washed ashore east of Twamal along the Sea of Japan, with widespread injuries and damage cited in southern coastal areas.
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Tokio
Associated Crest
Japan
Twamal
Sea of Japan
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