Congress Back at Work Faces Huge War Task
Congress returns from an eight week recess to debate sweeping war measures. President Wilson will deliver a major state message outlining aims as Congress considers amendments to tax law war bonds navy expansion foreign loans and universal military training among other adminstration efforts.
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British Repulse Nine Attacks Near Cambrai
German attempts to regain ground near Cambrai failed after nine attacks around Masnieres. Crown Prince Rupprecht failed to retake the lost ground as British counter-attacks and heavy artillery held the line, with vivid battlefield losses reported.
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American General Scriven Tours Italian Front and Visits Duke of Aosta
Brigadier General Scriven continues inspections for the American government visiting the duke of Aosta at his headquarters and surveying Sega mill and Cemetery road amid heavy bombardments. Austrian shells near Scriven’s car and bodies lay in the Sandbar while Italian artillery holds the Piave line and disperses enemy columns from Monte Cimone to Nes valley.
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New Savings Scheme Starts to Gather Small Sums
Washington reports a goal of two billions in small savings within a year starting Monday. War Savings stamps and certificates will be sold nationwide through banks post offices stations schools and stores to foster saving and fund the war effort. Vanderlip directs the movement appointing state advisory committees supervised by six federal directors overseeing two districts each.
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James T Hayes Sought After Disappearance in Davenport
James T Hayes longtime vice president of the Three-I league and Davenport Blue Sox secretary treasurer is missing after leaving home Tuesday afternoon. Police and relatives seek him. Hayes was known in minor league baseball circles and had long suffered from a complication of diseases.
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Dr Glen Mwiggett Named Specialist in Commercial Education
Dr Glen Mwiggett formerly of the University of Tennessee and recently assistant secretary general of the second Pan American scientific congress has been appointed specialist in commercial education in the bureau of education. He will study local state and national business training opportunities and advise on courses of study and the proper relations between training and business needs.
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British Repulsed in Cambrai Sector Massiernes Cleared
German reports say British attacks near Cambrai failed and Masnieres was cleared with prisoners taken. Allied counterattacks east of Moeuvres and on the Meuse front were repelled. Indian cavalry and infantry assaults faced heavy resistance as forces regrouped for renewed action.
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AltKireli
Vessels to be Released If Dutch Accord Is Ratified
Washington reports that Dutch ships in New York harbor and other ports may be released and put back to service for the Allies if a war board Dutch mission agreement is ratified by The Hague. No large Dutch food shipments are expected before January or February, and the United States may withhold feeding Holland’s cattle surplus.
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Jury Frees Mrs. De Saulles in High Profile Murder Trial
In a swift verdict, the jury finds Mrs. Desaulles not guilty of murdering her husband John De Saulles on August 31. The Chilean widow returns home amid cheers from twelve jurors who praised her. Her five year old son is placed with the Hecksher family and she plans to live at Vina del Mar with her mother’s estate.
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Hecksher
New York City
Favor Conscription Law Backed by Canadian Soldiers
London reports that a December ballot among Canadian soldiers in England showed overwhelming support for the conscription law. The vote demonstrates wide backing within the force as Britain faces ongoing manpower needs.
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