Fontaine in Flames as Germans Prepare to Retire from Town
The article describes new wartime restrictions in New York harbor as alien enemies face barred access. U S authorities plan strict zones around piers docks and warehouses with orders to shoot unauthorized persons in or near restricted areas. Officials emphasize enforcement of President Wilson's proclamation and caution aliens to move from prohibited sites.
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Fontaine
Washington
New York
Department of Justice
Wilson
Italians Defend Fronts Amid Fierce Allied Push
British forces press on in Palestine toward Jerusalem with reported storming of Mizpah eight miles west of the city. In the Italian theater, Byne’s plan targets behind Hindenburg positions as Cambrai encirclement advances. Italian units retain a firm yet flexible line along the Piave and Brenta fronts amid ongoing heavy attacks.
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Byne
Cambrai
Cains
Bourtonwood
Mouevres
Miave Dine
Piave
Asinvo
Robilant
Plave
Astavo
Brenta
Palestine
Jerusalem
Mertonia
East Rail Lines Unite to Form One System
The railroad war board ordered all rail lines east of Chicago to operate as a single specialized system. Cars and facilities will be pooled regardless of ownership, under a five‑member war board and a committee of vice‑presidents.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Railroad War Board
War Board
Western
Teuton Attacks on U S Coast Soon Warned by Peary
Rear Admiral Robert E Peary warned in New York that German attacks on American coast cities could come in the near future He spoke to a large gathering of newly enfranchised women on aerial defense urging vigilance and preparedness.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
Wyoming Y M C A War Fund Surpasses Quota
By Jack A. Bristol Wyoming oversubscribes the Y M C A war fund by more than one third. The two week drive for 35000 ends with 38126 subscribed at state headquarters, though reports from some counties are still pending.
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Jack A. Bristol
Wyoming
Y. M. C. A. War Work Fund
Y. M. C. A. War Work Council
Houx Names Lawyers in All Counties to Aid Draft Men
Governor Frank L. Houx reports a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder confirming President Wilson's approval of attorneys named to form county legal advisory boards aiding the selective service act. The list covers 21 Wyoming counties with two or three appointees per county and aims to mobilize the legal profession to direct local draft administration. Park County leads in totals with not less than $4 000 raised, while others report varied sums toward the Y M C A fund drive.
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Houx
Frank L. Houx
Crowder
Wyoming
O Osalet
Wilson
Albany County
Volney J. Tidball
Josephr. Sullivan
M. Brown
Big Horman
Percy W. Metz
John PP. Arnorr
Guy A. Andrew
Eric H. Bell
John L. Bawner
Cliffard Axtell
Victor L. Jobson
Lin I
Washakie
John T. Jones
Harrison W. Rich
C. L. Brome
Weston
E. C. Raymond
David A. Fagler
Charles B. Foster
Stote
Fremont County
Anyshing
PL. Corbin
M. A
Fort Russell
B. B. Brooks
Albany
Big Blorn
Campbell
Carbon
Converse
Crook
Fremco
Goshen
Hot Spriggs
Johnson
Laramie
Lincoln
Natrona
Niobrara
Park
Bomb Kills Ten at Milwaukee Police Station
A bomb intended for a church exploded at the Milwaukee Central police station basement. Ten people died including seven detectives, two policemen, and one woman, with several injured as the device detonated during examination. The blast occurred as officers gathered after the find, scattering bodies across the room.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wallan Evangelical
Hialian
McKinney
Flood
Regional Funds Totals From County Ledger
The fragment lists county amounts: Platte $000 Sheridan $790 Sweetwater $4,200 Uinta $2,244 Weehakie $600 and Weeton $1,105. Total $98,126.
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Platte
Sheridan
Sweetwater
Uinta
Weehakie
Weeton
Soldier Sentenced to Death for Desertion
A U S Army enlisted man, likely of German birth or descent, was sentenced to death by firing squad for desertion with intent to join enemy forces. Officials at the War Department expressed doubt about proving the intent, with details still unsettled as of today.
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Washington
Khimadén
United States
Witt Department
Pastor Acquitted of Eight Ax Murders in Ta. Court
In Red Oak Ta many got a verdict in a sensational case as Rev Lynn G J Kelly was acquitted of eight Villisea ax murders after a four hour and twenty minute jury deliberation. The Associated Press report notes the case ended on the first ballot in the district court.
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Associated Press
Red Oak
Lynn G. J. Kelly
Editor Bares French Plot In Bold Caption
Paris reports a charged scene under the caption Lineeuse M Caithaux. Herve accuses former Premier Joweps Catline as the focal point of a dishonorable effort toward a ruinous peace. He vows to produce proofs and witnesses before any jury.
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Paris
Caithaux
U S Warships Sink U-Boat and Destroy American Steamer
Washington reports that German U-boat captured recently by two American destroyers was sunk after its crew opened Cocks and surrendered. All hands were taken prisoner. two drowned during transfer and burial with military honors. Details released by Secretary Daniels were partial and undisclosed.
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Washington
Dct
Daniels
Drukkh Admiralty
Raiser Reports Peace Terms From Kaiser Aimed at Russia
Copenhagen reports from Nov 24 state Germany proposes peace terms to Russia involving Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey with Poland to be independent under Teutonic protection Austria to gain Dobruja and Danube control Turkey to regain Russian land and trade routes in Persia while Russia would oversee a new Polish arrangement in a modified settlement.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Fusmania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Poland
Danube
Persia
Courcweus
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