Kerensky Regains Capital Teutons Cross Piave River
Italian line withdraws east of Asiago as Austrians seize front between the Brenta and Piave. Severe artillery fighting continues along the Piave with German pontoon crossings near Zenson and Venson repelled. Italian forces counterattack to hold positions in the marshy area between the Piave and Vecchia.
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Rome
Plave
Grisoleva
Reion
Vecchia
Asiago
Tezze- Lamon-Fonzazo-Felice
Italy
Venson
Fort Moscow Recaptured by Korniloff Troops
A dispatch reports Soviet troops under General Korniloff have seized the Kremlin after heavy fighting in Moscow. Cossacks occupy Kiev as Siberia reportedly declares independence and proclaims former Emperor Nicholas as emperor.
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Coprenhagen
Heriingske Tidende
Haparado
Torneo
Finland
Siberia
Aml
Nicholas
Kiev
Korniloff
Kremlin
Moscow
Berlingske Tidende
Petrograd
Coal Shortage Tops 50 Million Tons Warns Fuel Chief
Washington November 14 The 1917 coal shortage is put at 50,000,000 tons in estimates completed today by the fuel administration. Garfield outlines measures to curtail non essential shipments and boost coal conservation in industry and homes. Mines to run at maximum capacity during the war, with disputes settled by representatives of owners and workers. Kansas City delegates vote 186 to 167 against the automatic penalty clause in the coal miners working agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Kansas City
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Dr. Renfield
Kaiser Plans to Invade England
In parliament Chancellor A Bonar Law indicated the British government possesses information Germany may attempt to invade England in the near future. The declaration was made in London on November 14.
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London
Germany
England
A. Bonar Law
Villa soldiers take Ojinaga as Federals flee
Federal troops evacuated Ojinaga at 8 30 pm and surrendered their arms on the American side. General Cordova surrendered to American forces under Captain Theodore Barnes Jr. Milla troops occupy the town after street fighting from twilight. Reports say many were killed wounded or executed during the battle.
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Phesidio
Texas
Ojinaga
Cordova
Theodore Barnes, Jr
Milla
Wyoming Y M C A aids soldiers at Camp Mills and Camp Mile
Wyoming soldiers receive YMCA support with athletic leagues and classes at Camp Mills and Camp Mile. Officials report rapid county-level subscription progress and note English French Bible and education programs for troops. YMCA stationery letters show strong home-front ties and a claimed $30,000 statewide goal.
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Audoreca
Wyoming
Camp Mill
Camp Greene
Camp Mile
British Gain 7 Miles in Palestine
Canadian headquarters in northern France reports heavy German losses on Passchendaele ridge as Canadians strengthen their line. In Palestine British forces attack two Turkish positions, advancing seven miles while a destroyer and monitor sunk with 33 missing. Haig notes a strong German counterattack north of Passchendaele repulsed. Hindenburg orders Passchendaele retaken at all costs.
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France
Passchendaele Ridge
London
Palestine
FP. B.maurice
War Office
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Hindenburg
Passchendaele
Haig
Berkman Released From Tombs After Habeas Corpus Hearing
Alexander Berkman anarchist was released from the Tombs jail following a habeas corpus hearing. He had been held awaiting extradition to California to answer charges tied to the preparedness day bomb explosion in San Francisco last year.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Tombs
California
San Francisco
Sammies Ambush German Patrol in Night Raid
American infantry with French allies ambushed a large German patrol in No Man's Land near the German lines on a ruined farm. After lying in mud all night, they opened fire from shell craters, driving the surprised Germans back while taking casualties and leaving the rest to retreat with wounded.
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France
No Man's Land
Toll of U Boats Hits Low Mark
London reports shipping losses for the week show only one British merchant vessel of over 1400 tons sunk by German submarines. The weekly statement indicates a continued low toll from U boat activity as Germany intensifies its submarine campaign.
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William R. Holler
Brooklyn
Naval Reserve
Spitzer
London
Sipoe Cermany Tran Ber
Silat Cumin Dwgs
May Take Over Roads to Avert Strike
President Wilson moves federal action to prevent a transportation shutdown as railway brotherhoods seek wage increases. A White House conference with the Big Four leadership is planned for November 22 to urge restraint while considering government operation of roads if needed. Judge William L. Chambers has been meeting with union leaders as mediation efforts continue. W. G. Lee of the Trainmen warns against arbitration under the Newlands law and cites low pay for night-shift workers as an untenable hardship.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cleveland
Ohio
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
British to Remain Under Own Commander in Italy
London confirms that Franco-British forces in Italy will operate under their own commander. The War Office notes concern over press reports claiming Fayolle has supreme command, clarifying British troops retain separate leadership.
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Italy
London
War Office
Fayolle
Kerensky Reaches Petrograd as Provisional Gov Struggles
London dispatches report Premier Kerensky has entered Petrograd with troops, effectively taking control of the city. Moscow remains the provisional government’s base while Kerensky issues orders seen in Petrograd papers. General Kaledin is described as southern Russia's dictator amid Helshevik opposition gains.
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Kerensky
Petrograi
London
Rusela
Moscow
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Kaledines
Russia
M. Kerensky
Kornitoff
O Dowd Wins World Welterweight Title Bout in Brooklyn
Like O'Dowd of St. Paul won the middle welsh championship of the world in Brooklyn by knocking out A McCoy of Brooklyn in the sixth round of a ten round bout. O'Dowd weighed 157 pounds and McCoy 162.
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Odowp
New York
O'Dowd
St. Paul
Brooklyn
A McCoy
McCoy
Lloyd-George Faces Cabinet Crisis Over New War Council
Prime Minister Lloyd-George defended the international War Council in the Commons, saying it has no executive power and decisions remain with allied governments. The move sparked cabinet tensions and fears of a resignation amid criticism and speculation.
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Lloyd-George
New War Council
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Prowler
Belviti
Alle
Coli
Great Britain
Italy
Frivce
Vergaitler
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P. L. Corbin
Harold M. Thurston
Corbin
Camp Mills
Berkman
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