British Smash Lines in West Ancre Battle Opens Big Push
British forces strike five mile front around the Ancre river in fresh action after July 1. Beaumont-Hamel and Saint Pierre Divion fall, with 3000 to 4000 prisoners reported. north of the river, strong German positions and extensive dugouts are noted as fighting continues near Serre and Miramont.
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London
the Ancre
Ancre
Gommecourt
Serre
Beaumont-Hamel
Saint Pierre Divion
Teghmont-Hamel
Thiepval
Schwaben le
Emperor Francis Joseph Improves After Illness
Berlin reports that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria-Hungary has suffered a brief catarrh but continues daily work. Vienna dispatches say his condition is improved and health re established, with physicians indicating recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Newspaper Foreman Shines Editor's Shoes Over Bet
In Columbus Indiana on November 14 the foremen at a local newspaper shine the shoes of Miss Coldculp, society editor, each day for a week after a wager on the presidential ticket with Earl Walker of Edinburgh.
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Columbus
Ind
Arl Walker
Edinburg
Miss Coldculp
Chicago Markets Live Stock and Grain Prices
The Chicago markets show hog receipts at 57 000 with bids from 9.35 to 9.90 for various grades and cattle receipts at 38 000 with prices from 11.00 to 12.00 for different cattle and cows. Chicago cash grain lists No 2 red wheat at 1.82 to 1.90, No 3 mixed corn at 1.03, No 2 yellow at 1.08 to 1.04, and oats at 5 64 to 5 7 4 cents. East Buffalo reports strong hog and cattle markets with hogs at 10 50 to 10 90, cattle 10 50 to 12 00, lambs 11 75 to 12 0, yearlings 9 00 to 9 50, and veals 13 50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Frank B Kellogg Elected Republican Senator from Minnesota
The Minnesota electorate chose Frank B Kellogg as the new Republican senator preserving the party’s control. Kellogg, noted as a reformist figure, succeeds the prior officeholder amid a political climate favoring trust busting and legislative change.
American Captain Details Six Days as U-49 Prisoner
Captain Frederick Curtis of the American steamer Columbian reports being held aboard the German submarine U-49 for six days after the vessel was torpedoed and sunk off Corunna Spain. All 169 crew members survived the attack, and Curtis notes they were warned before sinking. He and fellow captains describe their confinement with gunfire heard and the Balto explosion later confirmed.
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Corunna
Spain
Frederick Curtis
Curtis
Arthur Patterson
Seatonia
Balto
Velugsen
Fordalen
Spanked Father Shot by His Own Son in Indiana
Columbus Indiana November 14 John Todd a 40 year old fireman at Mooney tannery was shot by his five year old son Virgil after Todd spanked the boy for misbehavior. The bullet struck Todd in the back just above the left hip as he sat in a chair. He wrestled the revolver from the child and was able to stand before collapsing. Todd's condition is critical.
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Columbus
Ind
John Todd
Mooney
Virgil
Todd
Daughter Seeks Mother In Milto n Ind
Mrs John Decker of Milton Indiana writes from Shelbyville asking about her mother Sarah Vance wife of Samuel Vance. Decker says she has not seen her mother since childhood and would welcome her to live with her in her home. The family formerly lived in Shelbyville and Decker's maiden name was Laura Vance.
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Shelbyville
Ind
John Decker
Milton
Sarah Vance
Samuel Vance
Decker
Laura Vance
Russia authorizes large abroad bond issue
Petrograd reports an imperial ukase granting the Russian minister of finance authority to issue treasury bonds abroad totaling 2 900 000 000 rubles as occasion requires.
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Russia
Petrograd
Miss Sharpley sought after by federal agents the deceiver of cities
Annie E. Sharpley known as a "second Cassie Chadwick" is traced through aliases and a long history of raising money orders and poultry ventures. She reportedly borrowed $81,000 on her name, served two jail terms, and vanished from Chicago while investigators pursue questions about her dealings.
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Chicago
New York
Annie E. Sharpley
Cassie Chadwick
T. B. Blackstone
Annie Sharply
Philadelphia
Susie Laurans
Jennie Robertson
Emma Jackson
Mamie Sutton
Rose Woodruff
Edith Sfapleson
Anna R. Thomas
Annie Sharpley
Glasgow
Atlantic
North Shore
Belasco Wa
U. S
Adams
Post Office
Jacot and Meyer
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Russell
McConnell
Pennsylvania State Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
Minnie Clarkson
Charlotte Cross
Patitentiary
British Steamship Kapunda Sunk in Ocean Incident
London reports the British steamship Kapunda of 3097 tons gross has been sunk, per a Lloyds dispatch. The loss affects British shipping records and raises concerns over wartime hazards to merchant vessels.
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London
Lloyds Steamship Agency
Dr Graves Defies German Embassy Over Letters
Dr Armenard Karl Graves asserts defense against charges of attempted blackmail after trying to collect 3000 dollars for delivering letters to Prince von Hatzfeldt of the German embassy in Washington. He says he faced no fear of prosecution and predicts US government action regarding Count von Bernstorff.
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New York
Countess von Bernstorff
Count von Berntorff
Washington
Berlin
United States
Armenard Karl Graves
Prince von Hatzfeldt
Dr Graves
Bedford Doctor Accused in Fatal Operation
Dr Spencer Smith of Icesville aged sixty was arrested for performing the operation that caused the death of Miss Barbara Fries. Ray Jackson admitted transporting Miss Fries to the doctor at a secluded woods site. Smith posted a $2000 bond to appear in court on November 18.
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Bedford
Ind
Spencer Smith
Icesville
Barbara Fries
Ray Jackson
Democratic Debt: National Committee Seeks $300000 By Subscriptions
The Democratic national Committee faces a $200000 debt after Wilson’s reelection campaign and plans to raise $200000 through popular subscriptions in 2000 American towns. The remaining deficit will be covered by appeals to Democratic organizations.
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National Committee
New York
Wilson
Henry Morgenthau
Morgenthau
CIA
Germany Plans Compulsory Labor Law
Amsterdam dispatch notes Berlin newspapers report an upcoming bill for compulsory civilian labor in Germany, though no official confirmation has been issued.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Berlin
Career of Dunne Written Chicago Nov 14 Governor Dunne
W. L. Sullivan private secretary to Gov Dunne prepares a book compiling letters and addresses of the governor. The volume covers his periods as judge mayor and state executive and presents the history of the era through his biography.
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Chicago
Dunne
Meyor
W. L. Sullivan
Blind Pig Raid In Christopher Leaves 2 Dead
A midnight shooting at a blind pig near Christopher Illinois left two men dead and six wounded, all foreigners, with John Nick of Benton believed to have staged the attack. Deputy Marshal Lester Gibbons and William Kiser were killed. The injured were taken to Zeigler hospital in serious condition. Nick is at large.
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Christopher
Ill
North City
Lester Gibson
William Kiser
Zeigler Hospital
John Nick
William Green
Nick
Benton
Child killed as train hits car at Rolling Prairie
A six year old child of Mr and Mrs Frank Dusczewski of New Carlisle was killed when New York Central passenger train No 64 struck an automobile at Rolling Prairie Laporte county. The parents and another child were seriously hurt and in critical condition at St Josephs hospital in South Bend. The mother is not expected to survive. All injured were unconscious and details were vague.
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South Bend
Ind
Frank Dusczewski
New Carlisle
St. Josephs County
New York Central
Rolling Prairie
Laporte County
St. Josephs Hospital
Farmer Dead as Team Runs Away in Mount Sterling
Frank Knogle aged twenty was killed when the team he was driving ran away and the wagon passed over him in Mount Sterling Illinois. This marked the fifth Brown County accidental death in five days.
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Brown County
MT. Sterling
Ill
Frank Knogle
Mount Sterling
Third transfusion for Mrs Boissevain in Los Angeles
Mrs Inez Milholland Boissevain, noted suffragist, received a third blood transfusion in Los Angeles after a slight worsening of her condition. The blood was drawn from her sister Miss Vida Milholland, as in the previous transfusions.
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Boissevain
Los Angeles
Inez Milholland Boissevain
Boisevain
Vida Milholland
Roosevelt Perkins Deny California Campaign Rumor
In San Francisco on November 14 Theodore Roosevelt and George W. Perkins challenged a report blaming Governor Johnson for Hughes defeat. They wired Chester Rowell denying the story as baseless and sensational. Perkins urged that the fabricated tale originate from a New York source and warranted correction.
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San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Old Guard
Reppublican
Wilson
Hughes
Roosevelt
Perkins
Chester Rowell
Johnson
Republican National
California
U. S. Senate
New York
Peter Clark MacFarlane
Toto
Hea
Times
Brotherhood Men Talk Strike Again
New York reports that four large railroad brotherhoods plan a strike vote due to railroads not meeting the Adamson eight hour law's spirit. William G. Lee says the vote will be enacted following a three hour conference with railway executives and Brotherhood leaders.
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New York
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of Mailway
Brotherhood
Lee
Wilson
Senator Whcm Be Plans Contest In West Virginia Race
Charleston WV November 14 States Senator Whcm Be Democrat will contest the Howard EF Sutherlin Republican last week's balloting to win known here.
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Chilton
Charleston
Whcm
Howard EF Sutherlin
Rani
Horse Breaks Mars Skit in Burlington Fatal Accident
A horse collapsed onto a man in Burlington Louisiana, crushing his skull. The incident occurred as the horse laid down while the man, identified as 14 years old, slept nearby. Authorities are investigating the unusual accident.
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Burlington
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