Kerensky appeals for new allied support in war weariness
Premier Kerensky told an Associated Press representative that Russia is worn by the long war and must have help from allies. He urged the United States to provide money and supplies, noting Russia has fought largely alone and asks for decisive aid. Washington authorized a thirty-one million dollar loan to Russia from credit extended for the Russian government. Secretary Lansing affirmed there is no basis to claim Russia is about to quit the war.
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Petrograd
Russia
Kerensky
Associated Press
England
Ruseis
France
Great Britain
America
Rustin
United States
Hussia
Washington
Lansing
State Department
Ge Kerenaky
Red Cross Camp Sewing Meetings In October
The ladies of the camp held weekly sewing meetings every Saturday in October. Attendance averaged eight, with a high of 12 and three members moving away. They planned a Halloween party on October 31 to raise funds for Christmas kits for their fellow volunteers. The list shows garments made to date including surgeon helmets, bed shirts, pajama pants, operating beets, skull caps, and handmade handkerchiefs.
United States approves large loan to Russia
Washington reports a thirty one million dollar loan authorized from prearranged credits to the Russian government to be placed at the federal reserve bank in New York. The move signals strong U S support as Russia faces critical needs during the period. In Kiel Germany, mutiny aboard the Kronprinz caused deaths and the removal of Admiral Schmidt after sailors and officers clashed, with similar unrest on the Schleswig Holstein.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
America
London
Kronpring
Keil
Admiral Schmidt
Raul
Schleswig-Holsten
British Edge Forward Near Passchendaele
London dispatch reports a minor operation yielding slight British gains south and west of Passchendaele with additional improvement southeast of Poelkapelle as the war progresses.
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London
Passchendaele
Poelcapelle
London Report
Holbrook calf theft case goes to jury in court
The Holbrook case charging calf theft ends testimony and goes to a jury. The panel includes Ralph Brown Ella M Simonson Maud Carruth Frank Phalan T G Williams DoD McClure H A Thompson Lee Scranten Frank Woolf James Billet Fred S Peterson Sarah Z Mcintosh. Witnesses for the prosecution include John Cowan Fred Anderson D J Cluft John Scott Jr H C Bieroth and Dick Harvey. Defense witnesses are Hiram Salls D B Chiff John Scott Jr Wm Taylor FT Shively Mrs Holbrook and the defendant. The case is prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Cantwell with E J Caine for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Ralph Brown
Ella M. Simonsen
Maud Carruth
Frank Phalan
T. G. Willams
Dod. McClure
Coal price advance pushes cost for Denver buyers
Advance in coal price by large dealers raises consumer cost in Denver. On November 2 the market shows a forty five cent per ton increase affecting household and industrial users.
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Denver
Red Cross Junior Membership Proposed in School
The article notes finished items from a workroom including pajama sal ts leggings and handkerchiefs. It mentions starting a Junior Red Cross membership in the school led by Christine McKent. The piece urges continued support and appreciation for efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Christine Mc Kent
Nevada Governor Proclaims Food Conservation Week 1917
Emmet C Hoy governor proclaims October 28 to November 4 1917 as a National Food Administration led campaign. Nevadans asked to save sugar meats fats and wheat to aid Allied armies and support price controls beginning November 1. Citizens urged frugality to prevent shortages and ensure supplies for soldiers and families.
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United States Food Administration
Emmet C. Hoy
State of Neby
Nevada
United States Food Administra
Hom
Food Administration
State of
Carson City
Palmer Rim and Wheel Adopted for War Uses
San Francisco reports the automobile engineer society endorses the Palmer rim and wheel for aircraft. The war department approves unifying allied equipment on the western front. The system allows quick replacement of a shattered wheel with a standard part after a landing incident. The Palmer rim and wheel are produced in the United States by D F Goodrich Rubber, proposed by the company and accepted by the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Society of Automobile Engineer
Washington
War Department
Dritieh
D. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Hcensee
Palmer
Far West urged to supply aviation candidates for U S Army
San Francisco reports a call for 350 western men weekly to enter army aviation. entrants receive ground and flying training, then commissions in the signal corps with wartime pay, subsistence, and potential overseas service. positions include skilled trades and general labor with enlistment through local recruiting offices.
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San Francisco
Far West
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Army — Aviation
Signal Officers’ Reserve Corps
Didates
Purpos
Department Aeronautic
Room Oil
Santa Fe
Norway protests German method in sinking neutral ships
An Oslo note to Berlin accuses German navy units in the North Sea on October 17 of sinking several neutral Norwegian ships after escorting British vessels, without aiding crews. Norway cites prior warnings on freedom of the seas and notes Norway may convoy its ships with warship protection if needed.
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London
Copenhagen
Norway
Germany
North Sea
Berlin
Ax 1
High Seas
Toronto
Von Hertling Accepts Office As German Chancellor
Berlin dispatch reports Prince von Hertling telegraphing Ludwig of Bavaria that he has accepted the chancellorship left vacant by Dr. Michaelis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
von Hertling
Ludwig of Bavaria
Br. Michaelis
Illiterates at Camp Travia Learn English And History
More than 400 enlisted men at Camp Travia in San Antonio Texas are illiterate in English and unable to read or write. The group includes many Indians from Oklahoma and Mexicans from Texas border country. They begin with basic English and history lessons, reinforced by geography and world maps as interpreters are unavailable.
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San Antonio
Tex
National Army
Camp Travia
Oklahoma
Texas
Aping
Norwegian protest over German naval conduct condemns ships sunk
The Norwegian government urged Germany to prevent loss of Norwegian sailors and ships after a fresh case where Norwegian lives were endangered. It notes German submarines and even warships sinking neutral merchant vessels with no regard for crew safety, signaling a strong public reaction.
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Sndmarines
Twenty six Germans sentenced in South Dakota
Twenty six German socialists were convicted of conspiracy to obstruct the draft and received prison terms of one to two years. Fines ranged from three hundred to one thousand dollars, with August Preidrich fined four thousand dollars and sentenced to five years in prison.
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Cader
Sioux Falls
S. F
August Preidrich
Plot to abduct Henry Ford's grandson investigated
Detroit Nov 2 Pederat AREDIn investigators probe a plot to abduct Henry Ford infant son of Edsel Ford and grandson of the auto founder. A letter demanding ten thousand dollars for the baby's safety was left with postoffice inspectors and a man who called for it was arrested at the postoffice.
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Detroit
Pederat Aredinare
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
War tax adjustment at Bradley picture show impacts students
Notice to the public states the war tax on pic ture show tickets changes ticket prices. High school students pay twenty five cents while grammar school students pay fifteen cents as before. Mrs May Bradley and The Anna Held Company announced their travel through Elke on No 19 and will perform in Winnemucca tonight.
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May Bradley
Elke
Thy
Winnemueea
Pardoned Prisoners Cleared For Train To Camp
Louis Popovich and Manuel Sepulveda, convicted of grand larceny in Churchill county, were pardoned by the Board of Wardens and Parole after passing a physics examination. The pardon becomes effective and they will depart November 4 with the contingent from Churchill county to the training camp at American Lake.
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Board of Wardens and Parole
Louis Popovich
Manuel Sepulveda
Churchill County
American Lake
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