Fiercest fighting across all theatres of war reported
London dispatch describes relentless battles from Somme to eastern fronts with massive forces, gas and aerial bombardment, and heavy casualties. Reports claim Monastir action, Russian offensives near Lemberg, and German rearguard actions north of Campolongo with ongoing British and French clashes along the Ancre and Daupiau.
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Europe
Somme
Dara
Tunanda
Monastir
Seria
Fight for Universal Eight Hour Day
Baltimore Nov 16 representatives of the American Federation of Labor in annual convention discuss the Adamson eight hour act and its potential to unify labor groups in a determined push for a universal eight hour day. A floor resolution urged the Federation to seek universal eight hours as a standard for all labor establishments.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Mexicans Free Two Americans Amid Juarez Tension
Two Americans condemned to die in Juarez have been released after demands from the state department. It is feared the other American held at Chihuahua has already been executed. Villa is gathering troops for a major campaign against Chihuahua Juarez and Torreon.
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Juarez
State Department
Chihuahua
Villa
Torreon
Dr W Rulison Dies Sudden in Reno
Dr David W Rulison a leading Reno dentist and president of the state board of dental examiners died suddenly at three o clock yesterday morning from heart trouble brought on by an attack of pheumonia. He was born in Silver City Nevada February 22 1868 and graduated from the University of California College of Dentistry in 1891 before returning to Reno to practice. He was a charter member of the Reno lodge of Elks.
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David W. Rulison
Rena
State Board of Dental Examiners
Nietites
Rulinon
Nevada
Reno
Silver City
College of Dentistry
Early Handicap Overcome in Rumantane Defense Report
A fragmented dispatch notes the Rumantane defeat of Honasole and asserts German and Bulgarian forces retreating from the Monastir front. It also reports a new Russian offensive, though all assaults are said to be repulsed by the defenders.
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Honasole
Monastir
Teheran River
Only Two Parallels to Election Suspense
New York dispatch notes two historic parallels to the year’s long election suspense. It recalls 1884 when Cleveland won New York by a slim margin and 1876 with the Electoral Commission settling Tilden-Hayes. The piece highlights Roscoe Conkling’s role, Blaine’s rise and fall, and claims about election returns and party tactics amid a tense national mood.
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Grover Cleveland
New York State
James G. Blaine
Rosroe Conkling
Tilden
Louisiana
Tiden
Salmon I. Chase
Trier
Blaine Cleveland
Fifth Avenue
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Onone
Roseue Conkling
Bdaine
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Howie
Tadhina
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Reine
York
Plaine
Jay Gould
Taine
Western Union 4Eraph Company
Alp. Gorman
Democratic Executive Committee
National Democratic Committee
United States
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Delaware
Florida
Georgla
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Maryland
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Missouri
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South Carolina
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Texas
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West Virginia
Episcopal Bishops Launch Appeal for Assyrian Christians Relief
Sixteen American bishops led by Disigye David Ho Greer of New York appeal for aid to Assyrian Christians in Kurdistan. They cite 100000 Christians killed or displaced, with refugees facing starvation and freezing temps. Donations through the American Committee for Armenian Syrian Relief have reached over 115000, aided by the Rockefeller Foundation.
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David Ho Greer
Kurdestan
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America
Turkey
Persia
Ruseia
Tigris Valley
Arabia
Asia
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American Committee For
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Rockefeller Foundation
Kurdestar
Bishop Hirer
Armienian and
Tiun
Fifth Ave
New York City
Cleveland Victory Reported After Prolonged Balloting
Late that afternoon the upstate belt struck a blow toward Cleveland as the public declaration favored his election. Jay Gould was among the first to determine Cleveland's success, signaling a pivotal moment in the campaign and a shifting political landscape.
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People of the United Staves
Cleveland
Jay Gould
Johnson to clash with legislature in new state assembly
Analysts say Governor Johnson faces a divided legislature after last election with Democrats and Republicans nearly evenly split. Aiming to install anti Johnson leadership in the assembly mayors Bartlett or Petts could be offered the speaker bid while Young of Berkeley is supported to return as speaker if allies control the votes.
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Johnson
Ainat
Spencer
Bartlett
Los Angele
J. A. Petts
Fort Brags
Whea Friends Hive
Assembly
Young
Berkeley
On Trial For Killing Carson City Teacher
Nov 16 reports Lynn Lovelace and a younger boy are on trial for the murder of Professor F Thorne Tait, principal of Carson City. The courtroom was crowded with sympathizing spectators as details unfold of the past robbery and events leading to the shooting.
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Twin Falls
Lynn Lovelace
F. Thorne Tait
von Evient
Hoya
Hin
Cipht
Four Prisoners Granted Parole by Board
The Board of Parole granted parole to four inmates. Morris Newberger, serving 1 to 14 years for perjury in Washoe county, parole effective today. C4. Sullivan, 1 to 14 years for forgery in Elko County, parole effective March 11, 1917. Woodward, 4 to 15 years for forgery in Humboldt county, parole effective December 1, 1915. John Dillon granted parole effective March 1, 1917. Carson News report.
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Morris Newberger
Washoe County
Sullivan
Elko County
Ded PL Woodward
Imboldt
Joh Dillon
Carson News
Sanders Has Good Lead Over Moran in Supreme Court Race
Early returns show JA Sandera with a safe lead of about 250 votes over Moran. State Democratic Committee reports suggest he will likely maintain the advantage as largely complete results come in from most counties. Lander and Eureka vote counts hint Landers carried Lander and lost Eureka.
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Supreme Court
JA. Sandera
Moran
State Democratic Committee
Lander
Eureka
Landers
Eareka
San Francisco to Build Destroyers for Navy
Washington report says Union Iron Works in San Francisco will receive contracts to build six destroyers after Navy Board recommendation to Secretary Daniels. Three contracts are proposed for the Pacific coast firm, with details tied to the November 16 briefing.
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Washington
Union Iron Works of
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Navy Board
Daniels
Big Wilson Demonstration Set For Torchlight Parade
Washington Nov 16 The largest demonstration yet for President Wilson is planned for tonight with about 50 000 Democrats marching past the White House in a torchlight parade The procession will be reviewed by the President and is expected to take about three hours to pass the stand
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Nationwide railroad strike looming over Adamson bill
Cleveland dispatch reports workers fear railroads will delay the Adamson bill as sals slow operations. Brotherhoods say a strike could start within hours if the bill is held up, signaling tense labor action on a national scale. Washington coverage notes a separate Mexican decree on mine property taking effect today after a sixty day period.
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Cleveland
Rairoad
Sals
Brotherhoods
California Vote Counts Show Hughes Narrow Lead
In California official counts Hughes gains are small with 198 votes added in Los Angeles county and 50 in San Francisco while Wilson picks up 18 in Alameda. Hughes’s chance to overtake Wilson’s lead fades as results trickle in from major counties. Also Santa Monica reports the Vanderbilt Cup Race starting with 19 entries over 294 miles and Aitken leading after lap ten setting a new world record, with Rickenbacker and Resta close behind. A humorous anecdote ends with a curate asking for a glass, a sexton delivering a bottle and a caution about not revealing the joke.
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Hughes
California
Los Angeles County
Wilson
Alameda County
Santa Monica
Aitken
Rickenbacker
Resta
Ritken
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