Italian Front Retreat Signals Major Front Reorganization
Reports from Rome and Berlin say Austro German pressure drives Italian forces back from the Taliamento front toward the Adriatic. Venice still defended by natural barriers as Vienna and Berlin announce a broad Italian withdrawal from Colbricon to the Fella valley. Meanwhile British forces take Passchendaele near Ypres as Canadians report gains and prisoners in a push toward Roulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nova
Taliamento
Adriatic
Berlin
Sugana
Carnic Alps
Aetelles
Viave
Ariny Hento
Cadorna
Vagtimento
Venice
Tagliamento
Tagiamento
Venetia
Rome
Colbricon
Sugaoa
Fella Valley
Therentino
Trent
Fella
Villey
Udine
Belgium
Ypres
Passchendaele
Roulers
Peace motion defeat in House over European aims
In the House of Commons the peace motion presented by J. B. Lees-Smith Liberal was defeated by 282 to 38. The motion asserted that Britain’s entry into the war was not imperialistic but necessary for Europe’s emancipation and security.
Four Die When Auto Flips in Berlin City Accident
Four persons dead after an automobile overturned in Berlin. Victims include William Nann 22 Eugene J Sullivan 22 Mildred Dunham 24 and hotel proprietor Joseph J Campane. They were trapped beneath the vehicle as gasoline ignited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Conp
Ares’ Wiliam Nann
Eugene J. Sullivan
Mildred Dunham
Joseph J. Campane
Crofton arraigned in murder charge in district court
John Crofton of Lawrence, 28, a mill worker, was arraigned in district court on a murder charge for the knife wounds that killed James Kaulevski. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded without bail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heldson
Lawrence
John Crofton
James Kaulevski
Crofton
Pliable Fragments Stitch Vague Church Plea News
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a church and a plea dated November 97 involving a Rev J and the First Baptists. Details are obscured, but the item references a denominational matter and opposition to a position.
Fragmentary note from London reports a totalled ending in November
Incomplete OCR fragment from a London item mentions a totalled ending with unclear details and a November reference. Names and specifics are not readable.
Little Band of Brave Americans Fights Desperate Battle
Nov. 7 dispatch describes a lone American unit facing overwhelming German forces in the trenches. Three killed, four wounded, thirteen captured or missing behind enemy lines, yet the defenders fought with grit and the best army traditions amid exploding shells and bayonets.
Many Men Missing After Alcedo Sinking
Washington reports the American patrol boat Alcedo was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the war zone. One officer and twenty enlisted men are missing. the vessel carried seven officers and eighty five men and sank within four minutes. Vessels search for survivors were underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Sims
Government to Tighten Grip on Enemy Aliens in U S
Washington reports the government plans sweeping actions against enemy aliens. Agencies investigating spies and guarding property have gathered evidence of German agents activity and may move to intern or surveil suspects, with detention camps possibly authorized inland from the seacoast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Manchester Goes Democratic in Local Election
Manchester New Hampshire voters swung Democratic in the municipal election for the first time in 42 years. Moise Verrette, a provision dealer, defeated incumbent Mayor H W Spaulding by 141 votes to secure re election. Democrats won eight of thirteen aldermen and the overseer of the poor post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Moise Verretté
H. W. Spaulding
Explosion Loss Put At 1 Million In Hastings Fire
Officials of the Hope Oil and Gas Company say a Hastings West Virginia gasoline plant explosion caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The blast is described as purely accidental and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
W. Va
Hope Oil and Gas’ Company
Divorce by acclamation shocks Los Angeles courthouse
In Los Angeles on November 7 spectators at a trial approved a divorce decree for Mrs. Elizabeth Seely as Judge Jackson put the proposition to them, voting aye. The unusual verdict was described as a playful but legally effective "divorce by acclamation."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Elizabeth Seely
Jackson
Sugar Rush Ends Famine Here as 15 Tons Sell Fast
In Worcester Massachusetts on November 7 a shipment of fifteen tons of sugar arrived and was promptly bought up by householders within an hour of distribution, ending the sugar famine locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Detained Hero Omar L Macklem Ordered Deportation
Bogus officer Omar L Macklem once hailed as a war hero in Detroit was ordered deported to Canada after several days of local Monized demonstrations and public display of martial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Omar L. Macklem
Canada
Poisoning hits Navajo county sheep herds in Arizona
November 7 reports from the Arizona food administrator note several thousand sheep killed by suspected malicious poisoning in Navajo county. Authorities seek causes and culprits as farmers assess losses and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Azizz
Arizona Food Administrator
Navajo County
Finland to be Republic and Autonomy in Russia
Petrograd reports that Finland is to become a republican autonomous region within Russia with its own legislative body. The dispatch notes Finland's move toward self rule as part of wartime arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Petrograd
Russia
Germany a democracy? Erzberger proclaims rapid revolution
London dispatch says Mathias Erzberger of the Centre party claims Germany has shifted from autocracy to democracy in five days after the chancellor consulted Reichstag leaders on parliamentary reform. Scheidemann says Reichstag supremacy removes objections by Entente powers to peace negotions. Rumors of central powers offering peace before December circulate in Berne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erzberger
London
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Treichstag
Amsterdam
Philip ‘Scheidemann
Reichstag
Berne
Official Is Accused Frenchman Charged With State Secrets
Paris on November seventh Captain Bocquet judge advocate of the second Paris court marshal formally charged M Paix-Seaille with having communicated confidential state documents to an unauthorized person. Paix-Seaille's name tied to a secret note about the Salonica army found at the Bonnet Rouge gate editor Miguel Almereyda died in prison after arrest on sedition charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bocquet
M. Paix-Seailles
Premier Painleve
Paix-Seaille
Salonica
Bonnet Rouge
Miguel Almereyda
One in Three Families Pledged to Save Food Nationwide
Washington reports 7,406,544 families enrolled in the voluntary food conservation pledge drive. Officials say more returns are coming and aim for 10,000,000. Alaska participates with 656 enrollments as the campaign continues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
The
Food Administration
Alaska
Campaign to curb rats and mice rolls out nationwide
Washington November 7. The department of agriculture launches a new drive to eliminate rats and mice. The pests destroy property yearly worth the earnings of about 200000 men in an army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Peter F. Tague Announces Bid for Boston Mayor
Boston news notes Peter F. Tague entering mayoral race with rivals including Mayor Gurley James Gallivan Andrew Peters and James Oneal. A probate dispute over Augusta Corbin will seeks $1 375 000 in public bequests. An article fragment mentions J S Richardson 52 dying at Heath Grammar School event and a U S district court proceeding in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Tague
Boston
Mayor Gurley
James A.gallivan
Andrew J. Peters
James Oneal
Augusta E.corbin
the Heath Grammar
Eel
Eel Srookling, Mass., J.S. Richardson
Boston and area disasters and estates reported across several cases
A series of brief items notes fatalities in Boston and nearby towns from autos and accidents, including Florence and Lynn victims, a carpenter killed in Boston, and a Chelsea pedestrian fatality. The Sewall Boston will totals 380000 with Harvard Yale and Yale as residuary legatees. Also mentions gypsy leader deaths and property fire losses in Mansfield and other towns, plus a hospital land seizure plan for Long Island Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Hostal
Lynn
Joshua
Stanley
Spibhe
Boston
Old
Stanley Band
Europe
America
Richard B.’Sewall
Harvard
Walvendy
Yale University
George Woodbury
Gab Boston
Ruth Patterson
Brookline Mass
Field
James A. Pollack
Brookline
Joseph McAuley
Chicopee
Mass
Long Island
Harbor
Curley
Hean
Japanese American Pact Aims at China Open Door and Cooperation
Washington reports describe a new Japanese American treaty as a reply to domestic anti-Japan propaganda. Viscount Ishii leads a commission to ease tensions, pledging not to violate China's independence or territorial integrity, and to uphold open door policy. A mutual understanding on military naval and economic cooperation against Germany is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Japan
United States
Viscount Ishii
United Stat
Far East
Ishii
Germany
Government to Launch Massive Insurance Push for Soldiers
The War Department plans the largest insurance sales campaign to date to urge every soldier and sailor to buy policies at low rates under a new congress act. Thousands of agents and public volunteers will be mobilized to persuade civilians and service members alike, with home pressure seen as key to reaching many future troops. Campaign materials and events at camps are being prepared to support the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
America
War Department
War Department orders rapid remount work for horses
A dispatch reports the War Department issuing a peremptory order to hasten work at a remount station near Camp Deverig to receive about 1500 horses soon. The station had been exposed to sun and rain for over a month, with notification sent on October 1.
Boston War Camp Fund Nears Halfway Mark
Boston reports the second day of fundraising for a $200,000 war camp community fund raised $107,879.71. Despite more than half of the goal being reached in two days, organizers fear the final push will be difficult to complete by Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Mexico Goes Dry in Election Result
The ballot result shows a vote on prohibition with 2515 in favor and a notable opposing count. Voters across New Mexico indicated a shift toward dry enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Wholesale price list of beans pork and beer items
Boston November market sheet lists wholesale prices for beans pea and yellow eye varieties, pork products including backs shoulders hams and bacon with ranges from near 6 to 60 dollars for lots and various cuts. Beer prices show Astra sides heavy lard and cows listed with per hundredweights figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bee
Astra
Alice Goes Missing Then Returns Home
A story about a grandmother and her pet Alice who often ran away from home. When the mother plans to go to a club, Alice disappears again and is found at a neighbor's house. She proposes joining the club, claiming grandma would whip her if she returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
The Tactful Writer On Cheerful Letters
The piece discusses writing to distant relatives and friends with cheer and good news. It urges letters that spark happiness, reach hearts, and spread positive thoughts despite daily cares and responsibilities. Aimed at sharing happiness and kindness through written words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
The Crucial Moment in the Quiet Room
A fragmentary exchange shows a young man asking if a decision is final as a senior figure responds with a terse, enigmatic tone. The scene centers on a tense moral choice and uncertain outcome.
Woman Suffrage Losses Reported in Ohio Cities
Returns from Cincinnati and other large cities indicate the early majority for presidential woman suffrage was wiped out. Final tallies show a large margin against the amendment with about three hundred ninety thousand nine hundred eighty votes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Wooman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlriatic
PLAVE
Cadortia
Othiens
Teuton
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Thuspfar
Nandarte
Deana
Aed
Elias Ceenattion
France
Democracy
New England
Lancashire
Cheshire
Shropshire
Saenger Otene
Cee
Denheles Ak Ms
Bessnes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!