Germans Begin Somme Attack and Allied Push North Front
In Paris and Berlin reports, German counteroffensive starts at dawn south of the Somme with burning liquid as British forces attack Beaucourt north of the Ancre. Roumanians advance in Dobrudja while German reinforcements push back Roumanians in the Jiul valley. Berlin notes Bulgarian retirement. French gain at St Pierre Vaast wood on the Somme.
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Berlin
Dobrudja
Paris
Somme
Ablaincourt
Chaulnes Woods
War Office
Pressoire
Beaucourt
Ancre
Roumania
Bucharest
Moldavia
Slanic
Ostuz
Translyvania
Jiul
Alt Valley
Boasic
Danube
Tchernavoda
Petrograd
Vulcan Pass
Alt River
Oituz
London
Macedonia
Sofia
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Hurley Charged With Assault in Lincoln Case
Daniel Hurley Jr. is held on 1500 bond in Lincoln Illinois on charges of assaulting eleven year old Alice Irwin sister of his wife. Prosecutors say the incident followed past turmoil including a murder acquittal and a poisoning death involving Hurley and his girlfriend Katherine Roller.
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Lincoln, Ill
Daniel Hurley, Jr
Alice Irwin
May Irwin
Hurley
Strych
Katherine Roller
Irene Irwin
Roller
Head-on Interurban Crash Injures Fifteen Near Yankeetown
In Warrick county Indiana two interurban cars from Evansville and Hartford collided head on near Yankeetown. Fifteen people were hurt including four who likely fatally injured. Relief car crews and nurses treated the injured at the scene and in hospital.
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Evansville
Ind
Navy
Yankeetown
Warrick County
Citt
Roosevelt Silent On Election Result
New York reports Colonel Roosevelt privately greeting 1920 boosters and newspaper men at the Hotel London after Hughes defeat. He avoids commenting on the outcome, saying his course may be silence for months, while letters urge his candidacy for 1920 and supporters express renewed devotion.
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New York
United States
Roosevelt
London
Charles E. Hughes
New Bedford
Hughes
Wilson
A. P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Horace Wilkinson
Onondaga
American Farmer Leads World In Harvest Science
Washington dispatch reports the American farmer advances in global agricultural science through competition and innovation. The piece cites leadership from national agencies and universities guiding research and practical farming methods amid international rivals.
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Washington
Houston
Associ
Ameriis World
Son
Ation
Amen Colleges and Exper
Chicago Markets Live Stock and Grains Report
Hogs receipts 58 000 with light shipping price range 9 40 to 9 65 heavy packing 8 70 to 9 95 and good to fancy pigs 7 75 to 8 60. Cattle receipts 24 000 with steers 10 00 to 11 00 good to choice cows 6 65 to 6 75 and crime dealers 11 75 to 12 00. Wheat No 2 red 1 83 to 1 86. Corn No 3 mixed 1 02 to 1 02 percent No 3 yellow 1 02 1 44 to 1 08. Oats No 3 white 58c. Butter extras 87c, extra firsts 35 14c, firsts 34 to 36c, seconds 38 38 4c. Eggs firsts 85c extras 32 14c. Potatoes 1 49 to 1 70. East Buffalo live stock report from Dunning and Stevens shows cattle receipts 10 cars slow market. hogs receipts 20 cars lower with heavy 10 20 to 10 30 Yorkers 10 00 to 10 15 pigs 9 00 to 9 25. sheep receipts 10 cars strong with lambs 11 75 to 12 00 yearlings 9 00 to 9 50 wethers 8 00 to 8 50 ewes 7 50 to 7 75. veals 13 50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and
Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Parents and sister charged in Christine Diemer death
In Pontiac Illinois the Diemer family faces manslaughter warrants over Christine Diemer’s death after autopsy disagreements. Coroner Myers backs charges against Jacob Diemer G Maria Diemer and Magdaline Diemer while Dr Middleton and Dr Marshall dispute the cause, suggesting accidental death or self harm. The trio posted bonds and await grand jury action.
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Pontiac
Ill
Jacob Diemer
Magdaline
Christine Diemer
Diemer
Vermillion River
Livingston County
A. B. Middleton
W. C. Myers
J. A. Marshall
State Reformatory
Diemers
Christine
Marshall
George Michel
Peoria
Myers
G. Maria Diemer
Magdaline Diemer
F. A. Ortman
Livingstonerand
White Cottage
Neigbors
Unitarium
Mr. Middleton
Miller to wed slain man’s widow in Watseka affair
Mrs Lucy Sayler and Dr W R Miller both key figures in the 1910 Sayler murder case at Watseka are to marry. The engagement was announced in Danville after Miller’s release from Joliet penitentiary. Sayler says they will wed after Miller visits relatives in Pennsylvania. Sayler has lived in Danville for three years.
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Watseka
Ili
Lucy Sayler
W. R. Miller
Sayler
Danville
Miller
Joliet Penitentiary
Burglar Attack Leaves Miss Sumption Severe Injuries
In South Bend Indiana Miss May Sumption was found in her home with a fractured skull and a severed ear after surprising a burglar. The attacker demanded to prevent an alarm and fled. doctors expect she will recover. Her brother Robert Sumption, treasurer of a local social group, lives with her.
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South Bend
Ind
Miss May Sumption
Miss Sumption
Robert Sumption
Ford denies Dodge stock buyout demand in injunction case
Detroit publishers report Henry Ford testifying in the Dodge Brothers injunction hearing. Ford says the Dodges own 10 percent of Ford stock and demand 25 million dollars, threatening harassment if not purchased. The exchange includes Ford urging that he would not buy the Dodge or any other stockholder’s shares.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Car Company
Dodge Brothers
John F
Horace E. Dodge
Dodges
Ford
Dodge
Deutschland Merchant Submarine Set for Dash Home
The German submarine Deutschland is reported ready to begin its voyage home after completing a world cruise. Military observers expect the vessel to depart promptly, carrying cargo and crew under tight naval supervision.
Death from rifle explosion wounds in Duluth teen
Duluth Minnesota November 16 Carl Terler fourteen died in a hospital from wounds suffered when a rifle exploded at his home. The incident occurred in Duluth and details indicate the weapon mishap was accidental with the boy a casualty.
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Duluth
Minn
Carl. Terler
Entente Allies Act to Conserve Food
London reports that England Russia and France move to curb food waste and pressure supply. In Britain Walter Runciman calls for drastic measures to restore supply lines and regulate home consumption. Russia addresses food distribution and prices while France prepares a decree for strict war economies.
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London
England
Russia
France
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Duma
Kern and Taggart Are Game Losers in Senate Battle
In Washington the pending contest over the Indiana and West Virginia senatorial races is deemed groundless. Public figures arriving in Washington say Senators Kern and Taggart will not pursue a contest. Both Indiana senators are longtime friends of Harry New, with Kern having already congratulated New in writing.
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Washington
Navy
Indiana
West Virginia
Kern
Taggart
Harry New
Mr. New
520 Children Saved in Springfield School Fire
The Ridgley School in Springfield burned with a $60,000 loss. Fire started in the roof. 520 children inside were marched out safely with no accidents or disorder.
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Springfield
Ill
Ridgley
Wilson To Meet Railway Attack Over Eight Hour Law
Washington reports plan to pass revised legislation to defend the Adamson eight hour law against constitutional objections. Railways plan numerous suits nationwide to delay enforcement, with Frank Hagerman named special counsel for the government case as arbitration proceedings seek settlement.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
Frank Hagerman
Kansas City
Switchmen
New York
Beth Switchmen
Representa Rteen
Baltimore
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
All Roads
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
United States District Court
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Minneapolis & St Louis
Henry Ford Rumored for Cabinet Post in Commerce
Washington speculation centers on Henry Ford possibly becoming secretary of commerce. Reports say Secretary Redfield may resign and Frank Lane could replace Secretary Esker on inauguration day.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Merce
Ford
Redfield
Waoit
Frank Lane
Interior
Esker
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Joseph P. Tumulty
American Prose Association
Joseph P. Tumiutty
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