I W W Plot Targets Boston Riots Across Cities
Information from local secret service men describes an Italian anarchistic group planning food riots and warehouse mobbing with Boston as the center. Headquarters in Seattle Portland and Spokane were raided and over 100 leaders arrested while pamphlets reveal the full plot. Police were unprepared for mob violence as a Boston machine gun squad faced the unrest.
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Spokane
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Charleston Gov Cornwell dismisses McCall letter as bunk
Governor Cornwell responds to Governor McCall regarding the Negro fugitive John Johnson. He calls the Massachusetts letter a bank and says there is no need to answer. He criticizes McCall and accuses him of living in the past while avoiding direct attacks on Massachusetts people.
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John Johnson
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Johnson
British Attack Planned as Turkish Defense Halts City
From Philadelphia dated November 28 the report says British forces will assault hills with heavy guns for the attack while Turkish troops aided by Germans defend stubbornly. Officials fear Turkish retaliation could threaten the city and holy places before any capitulation or capture.
German Force in East Africa Surrenders Unconditionally
London reports an official statement that a German force under Colonel Tafel has capitulated. The force included 12 German officers 100 Germans and 3400 native troops, surrendering unconditionally in East Africa.
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East Africa
Tafel
Surprise medical backing for deSaulles defense
In Mineola New York three medical experts testified for Bianca deSaulles claiming hypothyrosis and other ailments explaining her alleged lapse of memory in the murder case. Justice Manning urged the witnesses to translate their medical terms into plain English as the testimony stunned the courtroom.
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Mineola, L. I
Bianca deSaulles
Germany Agrees to Hold Peace Conference With Russian Radicals
News in London reports Germany agrees to a peace conference with Russian radicals set for Sunday next. The Cambrai drive slows as observers focus on Jerusalem’s turmoil and the historic struggle for the city’s control amid World War I hostilities.
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London
Jerusalem
Revere House Owners Served Legal Notices
Kos The owners of the Revere House Bowdoin Square faced legal notices as a continuation of a report on promises and exposure tied to the hotel. The action appears to cascade into page six with further details.
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Revere House
Bowdoin Square
Turns Night Into Day Lamp Promises Bright Home Light
W. H. Hoffstet of Kansas City announces a new lamp claimed to outperform gas and electricity, offering free trial to readers. He seeks local referrals and agents, promising safe, powerful white light affordable at one cent a night.
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W. H. Hoffstet
Kansas City
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