Critical stage in west Flanders battle nears decisive point
London reports a crucial phase in the west Flanders fight as German forces press between Dixmude and Ypres. Both sides express satisfaction with progress while France reports engagements of lesser scale. News from Berlin and Petrograd describes cross-front actions, prisoner captures, and advances in Prussia and Galicia amid war-wide mobilization.
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Governor Advocates Governors Drafting Bills with Veto Power
Madison Wis Nov 12 Governor F M Byrne of South Dakota urged legislatures to be more responsive to public will and to accompany recommendations with bill drafts. He spoke at a governors conference following a discussion on extradition led by Governor W Stewart of Montana.
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F. M. Bryne
South Dakota
W. Stewart
Montana
Lyrne
TALIS PLANNENG TO BHNG END TO WAR
The text reports a peace plan to end war with plans likely to be sent to Copenhagen. It mentions a coalition and negotiations with leaders, suggesting a move toward possible ceasefire terms. The fragmentary language limits specifics on participants or dates.
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Talis Planneng
Evacuation Date Open and Mexican Rebel Messages
The article notes the U S decide not to fix evac date for Vera and that factions seek dominance before withdrawal. Reports from Mexico City say Gordia chiefs led by General Pablo Gonzalo appeal to Carranza and Villa to resign, with Pablo Gonzalo pledging loyalty to a convention.
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War expands from Black Sea to Asia as Russia presses Turks
The Russian advance moves toward Armenia and Diyadin after defeating Turkish forces near Ardost. Russians capture Khorassan and Karaderbent then enter Bayazid, while Goobeh and Breslau boats operate in the Black Sea. British and French fleets bombarding Dardanelles face uncertain Turkish defenses.
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Bayazid
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Odessa
Theodosia
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Constantinople
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Tvargrad
Dardanelles
Lost Miners Rescued After Four Days Buried Alive
John Evans and William Schreiner, coal miners in Pottsville, Pa, were rescued alive after four days trapped behind a collapse in a mine pillar. They survived with no food or water, chewing boots and shirts to stave off hunger as rescuers dug toward a blind heading where they huddled together.
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Pottsville
John Evans
William Schreiner
Mezek Named New York University President
Sidney Edward Mezer, president of the University of Texas, was chosen to succeed John H. Finley as president of the College of the City of New York. The announcement was made on November 12.
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New York
Sidney Edward Mezer
University of Texas
John H. Finley
College of the City of
Soldiers Leave Butte as Martial Law Is Raised
Martial law ending after the arrival of the national guard on September 1. soldiers depart Butte today.
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Solviers
Butte
National Guard
Cubs Deal Is Halted In Chicago Nationals Negotiations
Chicago, Nov. 12. Negotiations between Charlee Weeghman and August Herrmann to acquire central control of the Chicago Nationals were halted after the fifth meeting. Weeghman and Charles Taft were to arrange final terms, with Charles Murphy active due to objections about removing the club from the grounds where he is part owner. Further action likely this month.
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Charlee Voeeghman
August Herrmann
Centrol
Chicago Nationals
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Mane
Weeghman
Charles Taft
Charles Murphy
Weather forecast for Wyoming in mid November
G Weather Washington reports forecast for Wyoming on Friday clear skies with Saturday unsettled conditions.
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Washington
Wyoming
General Danel Quits Germans Amid Russian Advances
Reports from Petrograd say Russian forces gain across the Caucasus and other fronts with battles in Goldap Miawa Solday and Mazour lakes regions. Disputes arise between Austrian and German commanders as captured officers show strain and distrust.
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Tehoruk
Batury
Mazour
Pruseda
T. Chetement
Goldap
Miawa
Solday
Dank
Land Laws Challenged By Sanctioned Policies In Salt Lake
A garbled report discusses land laws and policies amid calls for sweeping patent method changes by a national growers association. It notes contention between grazing interests and agriculture oriented policy, with references to federal land use and proposed commissions.
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Salt Lake
P. J. Hagenbarth
Wa! Growers’ Association
Federation Urges Federal Settlement Of Colorado Coal
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Philadelphia a resolution by William Green of the United Mine Workers urges President Wilson to compel Colorado coal operators to accept the federal settlement plan. If refused, the president should appoint a receiver to operate the mines under federal supervision until civil and political rights are restored.
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American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Colorado
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
Mining Department
American Federation of
Tmber
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War News Roundup From Front Lines Abroad
Thursday’s war moves report violent fighting on the Allied left wing as fronts shift. Submarine action near England disrupts Dover and London approaches while mine defenses hold. War office claims progress in East Prussia Galicia and Turkish theater with Russian forces retreating to second line.
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Galieia
British Dukes in German Service Face Commons Action
In London on November 12 a Commons question seeks guidance from Prime Minister Asquith on how to strip the Duke of Cumberland and the Duke of Albany of their British peerages seats and tithes. Albany, a cousin of King George, holds additional titles and serves in German regiments. Cumberland, another cousin, is a British general and Austrian colonel by birth. Harry K. Newton of Union proposes the inquiry to Secretary McKenna, with banker Heron Brunch Bebroeder noted amid the wartime context.
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Duke of Albany
House of Commons
Swift MacNeil
Nationallat
George
MacNeil
Christian IX
Enmwark
Harry K. Newton
Unione
Heron Brunch Bebroeder
Food Ship Sails From Lopen to Rotterdam Amid Aid Effort
A Belgian relief food convoy aboard a ship from Le Havre to Rotterdam sailed as spectators lined the wharf. A Norwegian vessel lowered its flag and the band played The Star Spangled Banner and Le Brabanconne in a scene of humanitarian support. Citizens contributed funds to cover the voyage.
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Philadelphia
Belgium
le Pert
Rotterdam
Norweglap
le Brabanconse
Anarchist link urged in Bronx court house bombing
Detectives in New York connect the Bronx county court house explosion to anarchists aiming to re-create the Chicago Haymarket riot. Fragments from a pamphlet titled Los Martires de Ohio were found, and witnesses noted an auto with three men and a woman just before the blast. The blast wrecked doors and rattled windows, injuring Judge Gibbs and others.
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New York
Bronx County
Court House
Ohio
Chica
Gibbs
Mary Erat
Prohibitionists Plan Long Fight for Stricter Laws
Californias grape growers push a set of drastic measures to sever grape, wine and brewery interests from saloons. A future anti drink law and closing hours are sought, plus a plan to bar any wine maker or wholesaler from financial ties to saloons. County option favored for larger towns and levies per thousand residents in declared territory.
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Francsco
California Grape Growers’ Association
Ube
Leonaed
Rebels Seek Amnesty as Cape Town Crisis Deepens
In Cape Town, reports say the rebellion’s backers fear collapse after General De Wey and General Beyers breach. The government offers amnesty to rebels surrendering by November 2 while the revolt’s leaders may face arrest.
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de Wey
Beyers
Devolt
Earlided
Fowever
Maranville Couple Wed in Church Ceremony
A couple from Maranville tied the knot today at the Church of the Sateed Hoare. The ceremony marked their marriage amid relatives and local parish members.
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Serts Waker
Maranville
Shortstoy
Healau Hajijue! Trague
Mine Beta Renetir
Sere
Sateed Hoare
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