Antilles Sunk by German Sub. 70 Missing in War Loss
The Army transport Antilles was torpedoed and sunk in a war zone with 167 survivors from 287 aboard. About 70 men are missing, including three civilian engineers and 16 soldiers returning home. Navy and convoy escorts saved most aboard, while several engineers and enlisted personnel were lost. Further casualty details will be released after muster rolls are checked.
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Washington
Antilles
Army
Navy
United States
Germany
Daniels
Sims
General Pershing
Department
Andilles
Thomas M. Winsey
Water Valley
Miss
J. W. Hunt
Isaac Hunt
Mountain Grove
R. R. No
Box 44
C. L. Ausburn
Radio Electrician
R. Ausburn
Louisiana Avenue
New Orleans
H. F. Watson
W. L. Seger
Rutland
Mass
France
Record aeronautics claim loop by hydroairplane over Long Island
New York physicians report Lawrence Sperry and Thomas Dixon Jr. of the naval reserve claim the first hydroairplane loop above Mastic Long Island. The flying boat climbed to about 6000 feet, inverted for a quarter mile, then righted and landed safely after ten seconds.
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New York
Aeronautics
Lawrence Sperry
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Naval Reserve Corps
Mastic
Long Island
Speery
Sperry
Sedition hearing postponed to November 26
Washington reports that further investigations into Senator La Follette's St Paul speech are delayed until November 26. Chairman Pomerene announced hearings will then proceed with witnesses including former Secretary of State Bryan to be asked about efforts to prevent the Lusitania's sinking.
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Washington
LaFollette
St. Paul
Pomerene
Bryan
Wisconsin
Federal agents uncover hidden sugar in Buffalo warehouse
Federal agents report finding millions of pounds of sugar in a Buffalo warehouse labeled top crust flour. The sugar, estimated at 150 carloads or about 10 million pounds, had accumulated over several months. Nearby sacks carried flour and other items with sugar hidden beneath.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Federal Secret Service
Washington
Plans for nationwide drive to fund war camp recreation
Washington reports a plan to raise 3 750 000 dollars during November 4 to 10 to fund war camp recreation. Representatives from defense councils chambers of commerce rotary clubs and women’s groups attended. Secretary Baker said the effort would give soldiers moral material armor and help cities become safer for youth.
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Washington
Defense Councils
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary Clubs
Baker
Hoover Appeals to Beet Growers for Higher Production
R P Merritt, California federal food commissioner, reports a telegram from Herbert Hoover urging sugar beet growers to maintain normal averages and increase yield if possible to meet U S and Allied needs. Hoover calls sugar procurement a vital national problem.
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Hoover
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
R. P. Merrit
California
United States
Picketse Get Six Months
Alee Paul chairwoman of the Woman's party and Caroline B Spencer of Colorado Springs were sentenced in police court to six months each for picketing the White House last Saturday. Four others already sentenced to six months received 30 days more, while two others were given 30 days.
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Washington
Alee Paul
Woman’s Party
Caroline B. Spencer
Colorado Springs
Colo
White House
Coal strike ends as miners resume work across Midwest
Washington reports from John P. White of the United Mine Workers say all miners have resumed work in Indiana this morning and nearly all in Ohio. Illinois reports indicate miners are resuming with low instruction, signaling a broad return to duty.
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Washington
Middle West
Dr. Garfield
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
New Selective Draft System Set to Streamline Mobilization
Washington announces a five class system for 9 million registrants to speed calls and reduce local board labor. Every man will learn his place via a mailed questionnaire and a simplified process replaces much of the old draft machinery.
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Washington
Crowder
Wilson
General Crowder
Portland Ship Strike Ends With Labor Settlement Plan
Portland reports the eight hour day and the appointment of a shop committee from each craft to handle grievances with foreman or president as core features of the settlement. A referendum may be placed before an examiner appointed by the shipbuilding labor adjustment board for final settlement.
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Portland
Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board
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