Bulgarians Capture Nish as Serb Stronghold Falls
Berlin reports Nish seized by Bulgarian forces after weeks of heavy fighting. German troops push from Varvarin toward Nish along the Moravia valley, threatening serbian escape routes. Serbian casualties in the campaign are estimated around one hundred thousand per Serb Staff via Athens.
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Berlin
Nish
War Office
Moravia
Varvarin
Serbia
Germany
Constantinople
London
Athens
President Wilson Slightly Injures Boy In New York Car Incident
President Wilson's automobile struck a small boy near Pennsylvania Station in New York as the party headed for Washington. The boy, Mario Passi, appeared frightened but unharmed and refused any medical attention. The President ordered the car to continue, displaying concern but returning to the train.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Station
Mario Passi
Te Bey
Secret Service
Wilson
What's Going On Today in Cumberland Amusements
Local listings for Cumberland show Charlie Chaplin and John Bunny at Maryland Theatre. Liberty Grande Belvedere and Victoria theatres offer picture shows. A press club gathering is noted at The Press building.
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Amusements Maryland Theatre
Charlie Chavlin
John Bunny
Liberty Theatre—Pictures
Grande Theatre—Pictures
Belvedere Theatre—Pictures
Victoria Theatre
Press Club
Press Building
Subpenas Served on Local Residents Ahead of U S Grand Jury
Uniontown Pa November 6 A number of leading residents were served with subpoenas commanding appearance before the U S grand jury meeting in Pittsburgh next Monday. The exact cases sought are not listed and there is no confirmation of involvement by the served individuals. Some subpoenas may relate to a financial group operating in the district, fueling rumors of possible connections.
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United States Grand Jury
Pittsburgh
United States
Mayor Baker Heads Consumers League President
Cleveland November 6 Mayor Newton D Baker of Cleveland was elected president of the National Consumers League at its convention in closing sessions He was formerly president of Martinsburg West Virginia
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Mayor Baker
Consumers’ League
Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
National Consummers League
Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Avalanches Halt Alpine Fighting Amid Snowbound Front
Geneva November 6 heavy snow avalanches halt military operations in the Carnie Alps except patrol encounters. Austrian and Italian soldiers endure severe cold and snow in the trenches as the front remains at a standstill.
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Geneva
Carnie Alps
Evaporating Plant Burns in Martinsburg Area
A two story Valley evaporating company plant at Inwood in Martinsburg county burned yesterday morning. Losses exceed 5000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Fire started from a kiln and destroyed contents including 2000 barrels of prepared fruit.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
the Valley Evaporating Company
Inwood
County
Sao
President Wilson Declines Comment On Bryan Attack
President Wilson declined to comment on William J. Bryan’s statement attacking his national defense plan outlined in the Manhattan Club speech. Wilson learned of Bryan’s remarks yesterday and had anticipated such attacks, noting he had already addressed the issue in his speech last night.
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Manhattan Club
Bryan
St. Regis
Mrs. Galt
Cleveland H. Dodge
Relics for West Virginia D A R
The West Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution elected officers in Morgantown including State Regent Parks lisher and Vice Regent Linn Brannon. Relics such as Morgan’s coffee mill and a tin lantern were presented by Max Mathers and will be stored in Washington’s Colonial Hall until a permanent local building is available. The group also plans annual Oct 10 observances for the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant with a $10,000 monument marking the battlefield west of the Alleghenies.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Parks Lisher
Linn Brannon
Weston
Clark Heavener
Buckhannon
Harvey Smith
Clarksburg
John McCullough
Point Pleasant
W. M. Conaway
Fairmont
Clara Ho
Morgan
Washington
Allegheny Mountains
Kitchener Acts As War Minister Amid Absence
London and Baltimore dispatches report Premier Asquith temporarily handles the war office as Lord Kitchener is away on public duties. An official denial says Kitchener has not resigned, and public faith in his leadership remains strong. In Baltimore, Republican leaders discuss a possible statewide recount to address questioned counts in Baltimore and surrounding counties.
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London
Asquith
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Karl Kitchener
Earl Kitchener
England
German subs sink ships at the Strait of Gibraltar
German submarines passing the Strait of Gibraltar sank the French steamer Dahra off Arzea Thursday. They also sank the French steamship Calvados and the Italian Tonian off Cape vi. The crews of the Cabra and Tonian were saved. details were lacking for the others.
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Strait of Gibraltar
Dahra
Arzea
Calvados
Tonian
Cape
Cabra
Le Belle Iron Works Lands $12 Million War Munitions Contract
Wheeling's La Belle Iron Works has closed a contract with Entente allies for war munitions totaling 12 million dollars. The steel is expected to be rolled by the Wheeling Iron and Steel company.
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Wheeling
W. Va
la Belle Iron Works
Wheeling Iron and Steel Company
Bulgars and Germans Join Forces at Brivivir Event
The Bulgarians and Austro-Germanic forces reportedly conducted a joint function at Brivivir, as Berlin reports a coordinating action involving Bulgarian and Austro-German troops. The obscure dispatch notes a military collaboration in the region.
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Berlin
Brivivir
Erbia
B and O Awarded Franchise for Hagerstown Track
The mayor and council grant Baltimore and Ohio a franchise to lay tracks across streets and alleys as part of a planned Hagerstown to Secingty branch. The franchise will be forfeited if work does not start within one year.
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Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Secingty
Widener Dies in Philadelphia Street Railway Magnate
Philadelphia nov 6 veteran financier and street railway magnate P A Bener died at his home in Wigine Park aged 70. The passing removes a longtime figure in Philadelphia business and transit circles.
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Philadelphia
P. A. Bener
Wigine Park
Indian Uprising Starts at White Rock Utah
Thirty armed Indians barricaded the old government buildings at White Rock reservation and threaten a rising like last spring. They defy authorities and demand the release of Utes imprisoned at Verhal jail. Troops are being rushed to the scene.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
White Rock Reservation
Verhal
England to exempt wheat vessels for military requisition
Washington reports the exemption of wheat vessels for military requisition will be made by England. no word from the State Department.
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Washington
England
State Department
Detroit Man Returns From Petrograd To Analyze U S Trucks
A Detroit engineer who spent a year in Petrograd grooming American-made trucks for wartime use abroad has returned to Detroit. Working at the Government's motor transport base, he observed U S trucks performing the war's grim tasks and believes American manufacturers have earned global recognition for durable, reliable products that will influence postwar industry. He notes the crucial role of gasoline in modern warfare and the likely lasting impact of these developments on global supply and demand.
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Packard Motorcar Company
Detroit
Petrograd
United States
Shelley
Greek Parliament to Be Dissolved Amid Royal Crisis
London reports the Greek king plans to dissolve parliament and call new elections within three to four months to form an absolute government. Venizelos remains a central political factor as the army’s loyalty and cabinet stability influence the crisis.
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Venneion
Cecuape
M. Ventzelas
Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Dismissed After War Tragedy
In the London Gazette notice Lieut. Col. BR HH Ryan of the Sixth Canadian Mounted Rifles is dismissed from service after a personal tragedy. He quit the trenches to greet his mother in England. she died en route to Liverpool and her body was sent home. The officer was wounded three times and held several war medals. He was court-martialed for abandoning front lines.
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London
London Gazette
HH. Ryan
Canadian Mounted
Ryan
United States Army
Canada
New York
France
England
Liverpool
Iran
Four Americans Held By Villa
General Villa ordered the release of Doctors Thigpen and Miller and the two American chauffeurs reported dead yesterday. The doctors remain at Cananea to care for the wounded. Villa had mistaken the four for slain Americans from Agua Prieta and says Piyant and Wilson will return to the border. He needs surgeons for his wounded after the Agua Prieta attack.
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Douglas Arnz
Villa
Thigpen
Miller
Cananea
Agua Prieta
Chihuahua
Piyant
Wilson
O Malley Edges By Narrow Margin In County Election
In Howard County the election board certified a close result with a 47 vote margin after rejecting a write in or contested vote. The outcome names Saad and circuit court involvement to scope the final tally.
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Howard County
Saad
John Y Circuit Coys
Racertas B. Noel
Tammany to Back Wilson in renomination bid
New York reports Tammany leaders rejoiced after conferences during President Wilson’s visit. Charles Murphy of Tammany and Roger Sullivan agreed to support Wilson’s renomination though Wilson did not attend the talks.
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New York
Tamm
Wilson
Roger Sulliv
Chicago
The
Nations Committee
Charlee P. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Sullivan
Murphy and
Waghi
Bryan Issues A Second Statement On President Wilson
Washington November 6 Former Secretary Bryan issued another statement renewing friendship for President Wilson. He said he has no plans formed and acts as a citizen. He argued the president's plan appeals to people of all opinions, not only Democrats.
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Washington
Rename Mountain for Miss Cavell in Ottawa Report
Ottawa reports Robson Mountain in the Rockies will be renamed Mo Cavell to honor Edith Cavell the nurse executed by the German authorities. the move is described as an eternal memory from November 6.
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Ottawa
Ont
Robson
Mo Cavell
Edith Cavell
Germat Vruachs
New Clues Spur Train Robbery Bandit Hunt
Reported unsigned currency tied to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad robbery resurfaces as investigators in Parkersburg West Virginia pursue fresh leads. Authorities believe the bandits remain nearby and note a new money clue found at a local hardware store and an unsigned bill observed at a Texas bank.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohis
Et Central
Dias
Texas
Close Vote Questioned In Howard County Clerk Race
Report notes Hart B. Noll Republican may have won Howard County clerk by one or two votes over John F. O Malley Democrat. The item recalls a bygone close election tale involving Judge A K Syester and a quip about a shave and a narrow majority.
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Hart B. Noll
Howard County
John F. O'Malley
A. K. Syester
Hagerstown
Edw. Stake
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