World War Headlines From Washington to Berlin
War updates report casualties in Europe and policy moves in the United States. President Wilson orders travel prohibitions and warns against gatherings near water fronts. Draft appeals will be automatically thrown out pending appeals. Britain and allies pledge resources while Russia’s collapse looms. Berlin protests and Zurich clashes mark pacifist protests. The Chauncey destroyer sinks after a collision. 3 officers and 18 sailors die. Federal milk control begins. shipyards increase merchant tonnage. Railroads pledge protection measures to ensure transportation.
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Fret Ste
War Departments
United State
Chaunery
Sims
Washington
Chauncey
Walter B. Rene
Alsport
National Food Administration
Railrondo
United States
Wilson
European War News From London Daily War Report
British admiralty weekly statement lists seventeen merchantmen sunk or damaged by mines or submarines during the week ending November 18. Among them are large vessels and smaller ships. a British patrol vessel was torpedoed in the Mediterranean with crew casualties. Other items note German submarines, Russian and Italian actions, morale efforts, bank robberies, and political shifts in wartime Europe.
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Atatement
Mediterranean
London
Eeen
Ottawa
German East Africa
Lenten
Rhe
Cerisan Aviation
Handenema
Nfely
The Gypsies and the War in France Mystery
A long, illustrated inquiry traces gypsy bands in France before and during World War I. It catalogs nomadic families, their wagons, wealth, and law, the 1912 measures regulating them, and rumors of a royal gypsy line while noting their disappearance at the outbreak of war and presumed escape to Spain.
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France
Sentling
America
Police
M. Alfred Harduin
M. Harduin
Ministry of the Interior
Department of the Surete General
Sebitte
Justicial Investigations Services
Saintes-Maries
Europe
Syria
Danube
Germany
Pain
Top Hat Controversy and Notes on Modern Life
A miscellany piece surveys the persistence of the top hat in state occasions, notes its decline for doctors and society, and adultes a broader portrait of modern fashion. Includes reflections on monotony, farming life, laws, mountains, and odd tips such as sharpening shears.
Cox Urges Expert To Analyze Ohio Roads
Gov James M Cox asks retired rail official John G Stubbs to visit Columbus and lead a formal analysis of Ohio traffic and railroad congestion. He urges use of the public utilities commission and other agencies to diagnose conditions and propose remedies.
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John C. Stubbs
Ashland
Ohio
Calumbus
James M. Cox
John GC
Stubbs
Herriman
Columbus
Mobile Abilities Commission
Ashlan
Cox
Stibbs
Public Utilities Commission
Buckeye Happenings Briefly Jotted Down
LORAIN council raises city employees salaries. FREMONT Clarence Rich wounded in Canadian forces in France. COLUMBUS Get Cox pardons George Moore, imprison for murder. FOSTORIA Jess and Foster Myers Toledo file suit to break will of Ann Foster daughter of former Gov. Foster. ALLIANCE Masonic temple costing 150000 will be dedicated Dec 2. COLUMBUS C C Corry Springfield re elected president of Ohio Association of Fire Insurance Agents. FINDLAY Christmas vacation shortened in schools for garden work. TIFFIN Fake fond Inspectors confiscate supplies. YOUNGSTOWN Retail grocers to discontinue house to house solicitation deliveries. LORAIN City grants franchises to Lake Shore Electric and its city subsidiary fare six tickets for 25 cents. KENT Jacob Roth Jr 36 and wife Minnie 42 burned to death from overturned lamp. CHARDON Judge voids indictment murder of Myron Raymond and sends boy to juvenile court. Forest Joiner to be tried Dec 10. YOUNGSTOWN Teachers wages raised 8 a month. CINCINNATI Four more indictments against Longview asylum attendants. SIDNEY Charles Sunciap 50 killed as threshing outfit crashes. MARYSVILLE One charge of contributing to delinquency of daughter 14. John Whitmer sentenced 60 days workhouse. FREMONT Olive Willey sues for 100000 damages over lynching claim. COLUMBUS Official buckle from Thomas Ewing Hite presented to J M Wells Post.
Enemy Activity Unearthed In Cleveland Firms Targeted
Cleveland authorities reveal that over 100 clothing and food manufacturers and storages in Cleveland and nearby areas were warned by the department of justice of planned plots believed to be of German and LW origin. Plants urged to tighten security and hire only loyal employees.
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Department of Justice
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Man Has Many Professions At Cleveland Court
A police judge in Loraine nearly fell from the bench as prisoner George Wolfe listed his numerous occupations including teamster truck driver farmer Ferris wheel man ice man butcher broncho buster conductor car reporter pressman plumber detective press feeder book binder book assembler blacksmith helper steam hammer man stable man stoge mounter stock cutter thresher. Widow Weds Loses 11000 annual income under will terms after remarriage. In Berea Baldwin Wallace college coeds harvest potatoes with 10 volunteers gathering 2000 bushels for a farm and a civic drive.
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Loraine
W.L. Hughes
George Wolfe
Tor
Thief Pelfers Ohio Viaduct and Other Local Plots
Lorain reports a series of thefts from public places including a bridge on East 324th Street used to cross a ditch and later rumor that it helped build a large pen. Earlier thefts included door knobs and a monument from the municipal cemetery. A Lorain judge frees a man charged with stealing $200 after proving he was framed in a poker game. In Cleveland, three bandits steal payroll money from Van Dorn Iron Works clerks. Cincinnati closes segregated district near an army post as orders from Mayor Pacita take effect. Seneca County farmers fear rabbits outsmarting posted no hunting signs.
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Ohio Dry Federation
Hamilton
Obin Brewers
Amsociation
Ohio Wine and Spirits Association
Ohio Liquor League
Wine and Spirits Association
Liquor League
Charles S. Gohzner
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Myron T. Herrick
Gongwer
Z. B. Campbell
Civy Service
Comemission
Frank Bi. Willis
Canevass
Lorain
Municipal Centnry
Ian
L. G. Job
Lorain Criminal Court
John Deckleevetz
van Dorn Iron Works Co
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