Italians Endure Major Austro German Offensive
The article reports a major Austro German offensive against Italy with vast prisoner captures and thousands of guns seized. General Cadorna notes left wing collapse on the Julian front while Italian forces withdraw in an organized retreat. Telegraphs cease as the operation unfolds, with Northern Italian positions under heavy pressure near Tolmin and Gorizia.
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Associated Press
Northern
Hing
Supreme Command
Cadorna
Hon
Julian
Goria
Bainsizza
Isonzo
Tolmine
Venetia
Gorizia
Corso
Monfalcone
von’ ‘Mackensen
Comemand
Butte News Highlights And Morning Briefs
A condensed update from Butte covers new German premier actions, an indictment of Tompkins, a London air raid note, and a declaration of war on Austin. Two suspects in a pier crime, Butte rookies not a worry, and Robbery case in court. Al Paynter dies suddenly amid mining and financial notes. Red Cross drives funds for allies as patriotic meetings continue.
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Tompkins
London
Austin
Butte
al Paynter
Anaconda News
Grey Rock
Montana
O'Malley
Red Cross
Spokane
Goldberg
Declaration of War on Austria urged by American Defense Society
New York report shows the American Defense Society urged Congress to declare war on Austria-Hungary and to mobilize troops and war materials. The trustees argued immediate Allied aid is essential to preserve Italy and maintain democracy. A copy of the resolution was sent to President Wilson.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
Austria
Board of Trustees
American Defense Society
Italy
United States
Austria-Hungary
America
Conscription Seen as Key Topic in Canadian Election
Ottayea Oct 31 The Canadian elections set for Dec 17 will test Prime Minister Borden’s pledge to keep party lines intact. Opposition led by Laurier is expected to mount a strong challenge as conscription looms. Schedules indicate soldiers may vote from Nov 26 to Dec 4, with nominations on Nov 19.
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Ottayea
Sextmment
Borden
Tia
Diavesardet
Evita Patersie
Laurier
Sispore Sas
Inio Taietieas
Tacoma Switchboard Strike Spreads at Midnight
In Tacoma on November 1 the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company experienced a broad walkout as all girl operators quit their posts at midnight except two in the local office, marking the strike as effective and widespread.
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Tacoma
Pacific Telephone
Tompkins Indicted on Sedition in Copper Country
George Tompkins, a noted figure in mining troubles, was arrested in Pocatello Idaho after a grand jury Indictment finished in Butte. Four counts accuse conspiracy against the government to curb Montana copper output and spark an internal revolution. Tompkins, linked to strike bulletins, faces criminal syndicalism charges and ties to T W activities in the copper region. Five others are named in separate indictments alleging interference with military and naval operations and seditious utterances during 1917.
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George Tompkins
Pocatello
Idaho
United States
Grand Jury
Butte
Montana
Tompkins
Joseph T. Asbridge
Oarqain
Metal Mine Workers” Union
Anaconda
T. W
A. J. Just
Ashland
James’ F. Davis
Tim Nolan
Just
Germany
Lusitania
Wilson
England
America
Richard Vaneleave
J. P. Morgan
Wall Street
Liberty
Wes Hall
Esses
Hall
Richard Vancleave
Hart
Mexico
James F. Davis
Sim
Hail
Presid Wilson
Tis Ball
Adolph
George Moody
Cardwell
J R. Crabb
George, Kissell
Ea Vanek
George
Ernest Moody
William Moody
London Area Alert Reports Air Raid In Effect
Oct 31 reports from Portland Oregon cite a Montana adjutant general office notice. Police Captain Jenkins arrested Albert F. Reed, 24, for failing to register. Reed allegedly told friends the government will shoot him before induction.
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Vinate Stannara
Portland
Ore
Adjutant General of
Montana
Jenkins
Albert F. Reed
Reed
Weather Outlook Tolleson Weather Summary
Generally fair Thursday and Friday with possible rain in the western area. Colder conditions move in Friday for western and central regions.
Two Suspects Arrested In Baltimore Pier Fire
Baltimore on October 31 reports two men suspected of aiding the pier fire at Baltimore and Ohio terminals were arrested and questioned by the Department of Justice. One is a saloon keeper in the fire area and claimed to be Russian but is said to be Uraliized. A second suspect connected to piers yesterday in a motor boat remains unnamed. Several stevedores and passengers are unaccounted for, with some believed saved after leaping to the water. B&O loss pegged at about 4 million dollars by Vice President Thompson.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Department of Justice
Harris
Steves Dores
Michael J.” Hand
Eustace Bromley
Vice Presiden Thompson
Coveted Prize Won by Woman Born in Norway
Mme Signe, a naturalized American born in Norway, won the National Arts Club prize of 500 dollars for best musical setting of Daniel M Henderson’s poem The Road to France. Her biography notes a 1912 honor from King Haakon and a Norway centennial cantata role. her two sons serve in the U S Army, one in France.
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Mme
Signe
Nasional Arts Club
Daniel M. Henderson
France
Mme. Lund
Haakon
Norway
Grandson fatally shot by grandfather during Halloween prank
In Manvel 13 year old James Colosky, son of Charles Colosky, was killed by his aged grandfather Joseph Colosky after entering the back yard with other children. The man fired a revolver to scare the youngsters. the bullet struck the youth in the head and he died about two hours later. Also reported, a Spokane strike at midnight affected Home Telephone and Telegraph workers linked to IBEW, not paralyzing essential services, and American aviator Frank Champion died in a flight over Kochi today.
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Frau Rutme
James Colosky
Charles Colosky
Manvel
Here
Joseph Colosky
Spokane
Pokane
Sixtemployer
The
Home Telephone and Telegraph Company
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Ata
Iit von Hertling
Sdeputies
Bavari
Pope Henedict
Belgium
von’ Hertling
Bavaria
Theovernment
Chamber ‘Ne Deputies
Ich
Hong
Seattle
Central Labor Council
San Francisc
Ppeal
Fed
Eral
Reconcile Leaders Count Von Hertling German Premier Meets
The German premier meets senior Reichstag leaders in a bid to reconcile party lines and stabilize the political situation. Officials report cautious but constructive discussions aimed at averting government instability and outlining a path forward for coalition viability.
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Count von Hertling
Ters
Reichstn
German and Belgian peace aims amid Bavarian reform hints
The German chancellor candidate Count von Hertling negotiates with Felected Bavarian leaders on peace terms and Alsace Lorraine governance while pledging internal Bavarian reforms. In the U S Pacific coast strike, electrical workers and telephone operators threaten a walkout pending wage talks with Pacific Telegraph and Telephone, with federal mediation and President Wilson involvement aiming to avert disruption.
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Washington
Max Schmittberger Dies Famous Police Officer
New York October 31 Max F Schmittberger chief inspector of the New York police department died tonight from pneumonia triggered by a cold contracted while viewing the Liberty loan parade last week He was 76 and had suffered a mental and physical breakdown two months earlier He was renowned for expert crowd handling and street planning during major public events and had repeatedly shown courage in pursuing criminals despite injuries
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New York
Max _F Schmittberger
Polie Department
Greater New York
Liberty Loan
Schmittherzer
Schmittberger
Germans in Beaz Preparin g Are for Trouble
Buenos Aires reports from Rio Janeiro claim the army mobilizes in Southern Brazil to counter alleged German columns moving against the government under strike pretenses. Dispatches warn of unrest among Germans in the area, similar to past actions. London notes Sir Richard Sooper seeks changes to Britain's naturalization laws as he declares the German spy network more potent than a million-man army in parts of Europe.
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Buenos Aires
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
London
Richard Sooper
Great Hekain
House of Commons
Europe
German Airmen Catch A Glimpse Of Americans in France
German observers report Americans in a tense sector as artillery remains active and weather turns showery. Three German planes fly over American trenches while enthusiasm among U S troops rises, with officers and NCOs eager to join patrols and supply lines holding for days.
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France
Esterday
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Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
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