Great French British and American gains drive toward debacle
Haig reports in tonight's official communiqué that Allied forces capture Avesnes and hold western Tournai as they press along the Avesnes Maubeuge line. British units cross the Mons Conde canal and advance south and north of Avesnes amid rainbound fighting, with gains at Vautmont Maubeuge railway and on the Meuse west bank.
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Haig
Avesnes - Maubeuge
Tournai
Gouraud
Meuse
Sedan
Mezieres
London
Avesnes
Conde
Schledt Canal
Antoing
la Plaigne
Gelloy
Explosion at Port Ewen Grenade Plant Kills One
Kingston, WN Nov. One employee died and 16 others were wounded when a series of explosions struck a Grenade Loading company building in Port Ewen. Fire crews and plant workers prevented spread to adjacent structures. $55,000 in damage.
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Kingston
Port Ewen
Kingston Fire Department
Weather forecast for Southern New England Saturdays and showers
Fair and somewhat warmer Saturday in Southern New England with unsettled conditions and possible showers on Sunday. Almanac notes show sunrise at 233 a.m. and sunset at 0 p.m. Water levels indicate low water.
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New England
Bavaria Ousts Witelsbach Dynasty Leaders
Basel dateline reports Bavaria’s Diet palace session passed a decree deposing the Wittelsbach dynasty. Dispatches from Munich tonight confirm the dynastic removal as part of a broader reshaping of royal authority.
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Basel
Diet
Wittelsbach Dynasty
Munich
Bavaria
Republican Senate gains and House outlook in post election
Reported election returns show Republicans likely control the Senate with at least 49 seats and a House majority of not less than 43. Details from Michigan and Idaho confirm a Republican strong showing. Nugent leads Democrats in one contest, Gooding remains in doubt in another. Sugar hoarding case cited as local enforcement action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Michigan
Truman
Newberry
Henry Ford
Nugent
Gooding
Buing
Wilson
Gallinger
Acquitted of Fraud in Federal Trial
In New York in November the C. Kenyon company and six individuals were acquitted by two juries in federal court on conspiracy to defraud the government over coins for the United States Army. The juries deliberated eight hours before returning their verdict.
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New York
C. Kenyon Company
United States Army
Baruch Says War Contracts Won’t End Immediate
Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board said peace will not prompt instant cancellation of war supply contracts. Contracts will be reduced gradually as needs fall, with remaining government orders continuing to support civilian and export demand. The WIB will guide readjustment until a peace treaty is signed, aiming for orderly transition and minimal disruption.
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Washington
Baruch
The
War Industries Board
War Industry Board
British Prisoner Totals On Western Front Revealed
In a House of Commons announcement last night the British said 200000 prisoners were taken on the western front from January 2 to November inclusive. The French held 149600, Americans 66000, and Belgians 15000 in that period.
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London
Ollie
Commons
Most Vital Period of War Says Admiral Sims
Vice Admiral William S. Sims cables that this is the most vital period of the war and calls for continued effort for United War Work agencies until every soldier and sailor returns home. Missouri and Michigan boost quotas from 5 million to 7.5 million, Standard Oil of New Jersey contributes 1 million.
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New York
United War Work Campaign Committee
William S. Sims
United War Work Agencies
Missouri
Michigan
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Connecticut drys and suffrage eyed for next Legislature
Connecticut advocates claim the drys hold a Senate edge with 21 pledged votes to prohibit and expect the House to approve the federal amendment. Liquor interests deny a majority and seek a referendum plan. Suffrage supporters say they have enough Senate votes to pass in time, with RepublicansSplit and Democrats united for the constitutional measure.
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Connecticut
General Assembly
Senate
Charles J. Martin
Orange
Drys
House
Tomas F. Fitzsimmons
New Haven
State Wine and Turquor ‘Dealers’ Association
Fitzsimimons Feclares
Pemocarais
Omaclaven
Prince Maximilian resigns as German chancellor
Nov 8 report from Hondon states Prince Maximilian aff Vaden has resigned as German chancellor. Wireless dispatches indicate a party faction will meet tonight to decide steps amid pacifist debates, while allegiance remains unsettled. A Bavarian republic claim followed a massive Munich gathering reported from Basel Swiss wires.
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Hondon
Maximilian Aff Vaden
Reime Peal
Despatel
Max Tendetert
Decision Reserved In Dersen Bail Appeal In Superior Court
A motion to discharge Abraham Dorsen from a $5,000 bail was made by W. E. H. Ohar a city attorney in the Superior court. The court reserved decision. Dorsen and Barry Dorsen were sued by Farley Harvey of New York claiming funds obtained under false pretenses. Dorsen was arrested on a body writ October 7 and bonded by William G. Wheeler. The attorney contends the statute does not permit arrest on a body writ and seeks to let Dorsen plead to the complaint without posting further bonds.
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Abraham Dersen
W. E H. O'Hara
Abraham Dorsen
Barry M. Dorsen
Farley, Harvey and Company of
New York
Abriola
William GB. Wheeler
O'Fara
Dorsen
Non-Stop Flight Record Set By Army Pilot
De Haviland plane with Liberty engine and Major Boots aboard flew from Selfridge Field Michigan to Yonkers New York over 700 miles in four hours and 30 minutes. Flight averaged 144 mph with 9000 feet altitude, route via Toronto Adirondacks and Hudson River. Plane struck a tree at Mineola on takeoff. crew unharmed.
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de Haviland
Signal
Mineola
Long Island
Mount Clemens
Toronto
Adirondack Mountains
Hudson River
Yonkers
Big Firms Pledge Jobs for Crippled Heroes
The Home Service committee of the American Red Cross reports numerous local companies have pledged to help returning wounded soldiers. Firms from American Chain to Travelers Insurance and many Bridgeport businesses express cooperation to serve veterans, stressing dignity and independence for servicemen. The group expects broad response from city merchants following their outreach letters.
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Home Service Section
The
American Red Cross
American Chain Company
American Tube and Stamping Company
Vincent Brothers Company
Blue Ribbon Body Company
Huber Ice Cream Company
Bridgeport Christian Union
Miner, Read and Tullock
Connecticut Oyster Farms Company
Columbia Graphophone Company
Travelers Insurance and Indemnity Company
Bridgeport Land and Title Company
France
Home Service
Home Service Department
Robt J Collier Dies Suddenly At N Y Home
Robert J. Collier publisher of Collier's Weekly died suddenly at his New York home reportedly from heart disease. He led the firm since 1909 and was known for aviation support and book collecting. Born June 17 1876, he married Sara Van Alen in 1902 and held polo hunting and tennis interests.
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New York
Robert J. Collier
Collier
2. F. Collier
Acra Club of America
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Collier
Sara S. van Alen
J. J. van Alen
Newport
Peter Jenelon Collier
German Emperor refuses abdication amid war crisis
AMSTERDAM Nov 8 AP Emperor William refuses to abdicate, saying he cannot bear the duty of handing Germany to the Entente. Government officials expect a delayed reply as armies advance and unrest grows. Paris and Washington reports note intensive talks at German HQ with an ultimatum deadline. Basel dispatch cites Socialist demands for abdication and democracy, with plans for reform and an eight hour day.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
William
Germany
Emper
Washington
West Front
Marshal Foch
Paris
Marshal Joch
Lansing
State Department
Basel
Switzerland
Frederick William
German Socialist Party
Princ Maximilian of
Baden
Socialist Party
Scheidemann
Maximilian
Reichstag
Munich
Republia
Waa
Aynag
Red Cross to Lead Work in War Area
Chicago report states the American Red Cross is expected to direct rehabilitation and reconstruction in war areas after peace is declared. George E. Scott of Washington, acting Red Cross general manager, announced at a conference that relief work will continue after armistice until U S demobilization is finished.
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Chicago
American Red Cross
George E. Scott
Washington
Red Cross
Scott
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Rep. Martin
Prince Max
Berlin
Piris Bomps
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Mt. Clemens
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