Germans Begin Somme Attack and Allied Advances Reported
British forces press at the northern Somme front while German counterattacks around Ablaincourt Chaulnes woods are repulsed with losses. Beaucourt is captured north of the Ancre as Roumanian forces advance in Dobrudja and Transylvania with Romanian and German actions reported along the Jiul and Oituz valleys.
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Paris
Somme
Ablaincourt
Chaulnes Woods
War Office
Pressoire
Berlin
Beaucourt
Ancre
Roumania
Dobrudja
Bucharest
Moldavia
Slanic
Disituz
Translyvania
Petrograd
Jiul
Vulcan Pass
Alt River
Oituz
Threes
Hiram Johnson Blamed by Old Guard in California Moose Fight
In California, longtime leader Hiram Johnson faces blame from the old guard within the state Moose party amid internal disputes over direction and power. The fracas spotlights factional rifts and leadership tensions during a turbulent period in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram P. Johnson
Old Guard
California
Hughes
Mr. Hushes
Hurley in Trouble Again in Lincoln Illinois
Daniel Hurley Jr is jailed on a 1500 bond after an assault charge involving his wife’s sister Alice Irwin. The case follows a prior murder acquittal in the Katherine Roller poisoning, with Hurley having married Irene Irwin months after. The alleged assault occurred November 2 in Lincoln.
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Lincoln, Ill
Daniel Hurley, Jr
Alice Irwin
May Irwin
Hurley
Strych
Katherine Roller
Irene Irwin
Roller
Interurban Collision Injures Fifteen in Warrick County
Fifteen people were hurt and four likely fatally injured when two Evansville and Eastern interurban cars collided head on near Yankee Town in Warrick County. The relief car transported doctors and nurses from Evansville to the scene.
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Evansville
Ind
Yankeetown
Warrick County
Ity
Roosevelt silent on election result in New York visit
Colonel Roosevelt greeted by 1820 boomers and reporters at the Hotel Longdon after Charles E. Hughes defeat. He declined comment and hinted at 1920, saying silence may be his course for months while noting strong support from backers and suggestions of another candidacy.
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New York
United States
Roosevelt
Longdon
Charles E. Hughes
New Bedford
Hughes
Wilson
A. P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Horace Wilkinson
Onondaga
Expert Claims Girl Suicided in Illinois Manor Case
In Livingston county Illinois the murder case against Jacob Diemer his wife and daughter hinges on conflicting autopsy opinions over Christine Diemers death. Dr Middleton sides with murder citing mental instability while Dr Marshall argues suicide or accidental death. Coroner Myers charges the family with manslaughter and to present to the grand jury while investigation continues. The defendants bonded and awaited grand jury action as Diemer defends his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac, Ill
Jacob Diemer
Magdaline
Christine Diemer
Diemer
Livingston County
A. B. Middleton
W. C. Myers
J. A. Marshall
State Reformatory
Christine
Dr. Marshall
George Michel
Peoria
Myers
G. Maria Diemer
Magdaline Diemer
F. A. Ortman
Livingston
Pontiac
White Cottage
American Farmer Leads World in Competition
Washington on November 16 Secretary Houston told the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations that the American farmer now leads world rivals in agricultural competition.
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Washington
Houston
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Chicago Live Stock Markets Report Prices and Receipts
Hogs receipts 58 000 with light shipping at 9 40 to 9 65 and heavy packing 8 70 to 9 95. Cattle receipts 24 000 with good to choice steers 10 00 to 11 00 and cows 6 65 to 12 00. Wheat No 2 red 1 83 to 1 86. corn No 8 mixed 1 02 1 21 4. oats No 3 white 58c. East Buffalo buyers quote cattle 10 cars slow. hogs 20 cars lower with heavy 10 20 to 10 30 and selectors 10 09 to 10 15. sheep 10 cars strong with lambs 11 75 to 12 00. Veals 13 50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
East Buffalo N. Y
Death of 14-Year-Old From Rifle Explosion Wounds
Duluth Minnesota November 16 Carl Teeler aged fourteen died in a hospital here from wounds suffered when a rifle exploded.
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Duluth
Minn
Carl Teeler
Or Miller to Wed Slain Man's Widow in Illinois
Mrs Lucy Sayler of Danville and Dr W R Miller longtime Watseka Sayler murder trial figures plan marriage after Miller's Joliet penitentiary release. Sayler announced engagement and Miller will wed once he returns from Pennsylvania where he visits relatives.
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Miller
Watseka
Ill
Lucy Sayler
W. R. Miller
Sayler
Danville
Joliet Penitentiary
Burglary Leaves Miss Sumption Severely Injured in Fight
South Bend Indiana November 16 Miss May Sumption was found in her home with a fractured skull and a severed ear after startling a burglar. She was gagged to block an alarm and lay unconscious for hours before discovery. Her brother Robert Sumption, a local organization treasurer, lived with her and police suspect the intruder sought money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Miss May Sumption
Miss Sumption
Robert Sumption
Ford testifies in Dodge injunction case over stock buyout
Henry Ford told a Detroit hearing that John and Horace Dodge demanded 55 million dollars for their 10 percent stake in Ford Motor Co and threatened to harass him if he refused. He warned the attorney he would not buy the Dodge stock or that of any other holder.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Car Company
Dodge Brothers
John F
Horace FE. Dodge
Dodges
Ford
Dodge
The Deussuhland Merchant Submarine Sets Dash Home
The Deussuhland merchant submarine is ready to begin its voyage back, with engineers declaring systems sound and propulsion prepared for the long return leg.
Entente Allies Act to Conserve Food
London reports that England Russia and France move to avert hunger by bold wartime food controls. In Britain a food dictator may follow Rtuneiman’s call for rationing and supply lines, while Russia seeks central control of distribution and prices. France readies a decree for strict economy.
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London
England
Russia
France
Walter Rtuneiman
Board of Trade
Duma
Kern and Taggart Declared Safe From Contest
Washington officials say no contest will be countenanced against Senators Kern and Taggart in Indiana and West Virginia. Public figures arriving in Washington and aligned with Indiana senators state the challenge is groundless. Kern has written a congratulatory note to Harry New, who is expected to succeed him.
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Washington
Indiana
West Virginia
Kern
Taggart
Harry New
Mr. New
Wilson to Meet Railway Attack
Washington reports a plan to pass revised legislation at the coming session to defend the Adamson eight hour law against constitutional objections. Railways plan to file suits in every district, aiming to overwhelm the courts before the law takes effect. Judge conflicts and 6,000 actions expected nationwide prompt government legal help and special counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
Frank Hagerman
Kansas City
New York
Baltimore
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Brotherhoods
All Roads
Minneapolis
Minn
United States District Court
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Fire at Borinefield Ridgley School Sparks Safe Evacuation
A blaze ripped through the Ridgley School at Borinefield Springfield causing about 60 000 dollars in damage. With the fire erupting in the roof 6520 children were escorted outside without injuries or disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Ridgley
Borinefield
Henry Ford Rumored for Secretary of Commerce Post
Washington rumors circulate that Henry Ford may be appointed secretary of commerce with Secretary Recfeld possibly resigning. Another note suggests Frank Lane could replace Uskor on inauguration day in the investor portfolio rumor.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Merce
Ford
Recfeld
Frar Lane
Uskor
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Sofia
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Hiram Johnson
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American Press Association
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New London
North Atlantic
Bremen
Joseph P. Tumulty
Joseph F. Tumulty
Britain
Taggert
Auto Man
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