Italian retreat in Italy and British gains at Passchendaele
British forces dominate Roulers and advance near Passchendaele in Flanders as Italian withdrawal continues from the Tagliamento toward the Lugana and Paive lines. Cadorna shifts to a shortened defense along the Brenta area, aiming to protect Venice while consolidating gains and delaying a German retirement.
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Carnie Alps
Adriatic
Tagliaento
Cadorna
Dolomite
Carnic Alps
Puive
Lugana
Trent
Paive
Feltre
Venice
Brenta
Tagliamento
Italy
Isonzo
Roulers
Ypres
Passchedaele-Gheluvelt Ridge
Passchendaele
Goeberg
Mosselmarket
Ypres Sali
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Bruges
Flanders
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Sinking of the Alcedo Sparks Navy Search for Survivors
Washington reports the torpedoing of the American patrol vessel Alcedo in the war zone. The converted yacht went down Monday morning with about one officer and 20 men missing. The Navy lists unaccounted crew and vessels scour the waters for survivors.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sims
Department
British Capture Gaza Says War Office
London dispatch reports the war office announces British forces have captured Gaza on November 7. The confirmation emphasizes a major strategic gain in the Middle East campaign and signals a turning point in ongoing operations.
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London
Gaza
War Office
First Dependent Receives Government Money
Washington reports the first dependent to receive compensation for a soldier killed in trench warfare is Mrs. Alice Dodd of Evansville Indiana. She is the widow of Private James B. Gresham who died in the November 3 German raid. She will get at least 45 dollars monthly with 20 dollars regular allowance and 25 dollars life insurance.
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Washington
Alice Dodd
Ievansville
Ind
James B. Breshman
Chrysanthemum Show Opens at Ten Tomorrow
The chrysanthemum show organizers announced the doors will open at 10 o clock tomorrow morning as judges are occupied. The accompanying fancy work bazaar will also open at the same time.
War Revenue Bill Clarified on Food Conservation Impact
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory will rule the war revenue bill does not modify the food conservation act allowing the importation of distilled spirits from Europe. Importers claim the bill’s wording created a loophole enabling large imports during the open season despite U S prohibitions on whiskey production.
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Washington
Gregory
United States
German Austro Allied forces win Tagliamento line
Berlin announces the Austro-German victory on the Tagliamento river as Italian forces evacuate the line to the Adriatic coast. The retreat spans from the fella valley to Colloricon north of Lugana valley, with fires signaling the long retreat through the Dolomites and Carnic Alps to the upper Italian plain.
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Berlin
London
Tagliamento
Adriatic
Fella
Colloricon
Lugana
Dolomites
Carnic
Alps
Convalescent Status of Mrs. Gregory and Obituary of Mrs. Morris
Mrs. Edwin Clarke Gregory daughter of Senator Overman has recovered from a serious illness after weeks of care. Mrs. J. S. Morris aged 38 died at her South Main Street home leaving a husband and two children. funeral today at 3 with burial in Daughters of Liberty honors. County court records sentence two Charlotte men for shoplifting, sent to the roads for 22 and nine months after stealing goods from Salisbury stores Saturday.
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Edwin Clarke Gregory
J. L. Morris
Salisbury
Senator Overman
Charlotte
Caproni Plane Abandons Return Flight from Mineola
Caproni aircraft from Virginia, piloted by Lieutenant Resnati of the Italian army, abandons plans for a return flight to Hampton Virginia after two failed attempts due to fog over the ocean. Captain Resnall turned back after the first two attempts.
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Mineola
N. Y
Caproni
Virginia
Resnati
Hampton
Resnall
Post Office Plans 13 Cent Stamp for Special Mail
Washington officials announce a new 13cent postage stamp for registered and special delivery letters to replace the 12cent stamp in use. The change aims to match increased mailing costs and ensure proper postage.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Farmers in Texas bank loan plans shift high crops end debt
A Houston Texas bank report notes farmers halted loan plans as crop earnings cover debts. The finding reflects a shift from borrowing to repayment amid strong harvest profits.
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Washington
Houston
Texas
Tammany Supreme in New York City
New York voters delivered a sweeping Tammany victory in yesterday's election. Judge John F K Hylan won by the largest mayoral plurality in city history, with the entire Democratic ticket also elected and 16 of 16 board of estimate seats going to Democrats. The socialist vote rose sharply as women gained unlimited suffrage.
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New York
Tammany Hall
John KF. Hylan
Board of Estimates
Hylan
Charles Craig
Alfred M. Smith
Board of Alder
Mitchell
Great City
Chicago fusion ticket sweeps judges in judicial election
Democrats and Republicans in Chicago and Cook county praised yesterday's election where a fusion ticket of seven from each party won 14 judgeships. The vote totaled 244,913 with a plurality near 75,000. The election filled 12 Superior Court seats and two Circuit Court judgeships.
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Chicago
Cook County
Superior Court
Circuit Court
French Artillery Officer Reports for Duty at Camp Sevier
First Lieut. R. Borde of the 32d regiment, French artillery, reported for duty at Camp Sevier and will split time between Camps Wadsworth and Sevier. He wears five gold chevrons for three years in the trenches. Camp Sevier hosts nine French officers, five commissioned and four not. Ten British officers are expected soon. A large contingent from the first quartermaster corps departed for an Atlantic port. Recruiting station head Lt. Joline Wetzel announced five new recruits from Greenville, Gastonia, Membis, Brienza, and Asheville joining the ranks.
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Greenville
S. C
R. Borde
Camp Sevier
Borde
Wadsworth
Sevier
First Quartermaster Corps
America
Atlantic
Joline Wetzel
Luther M. McBee
Tifth
Sam Barker
105Th Engineers
Gastonia
N. C
John PD. Conner
Membis
Tenn
Charles Petrone
115Th — Field Artillery
Brienza
Aly
James Moore
Asheville
N.C
Electrically Controlled Boats Destroyed Off German Coast
London reports four electrically controlled boats, similar to the one wrecked by the admiralty, have been destroyed. The Press Association says naval authorities knew of their existence and regard them as freak craft. The first sank after hitting a pier on the German coast.
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London
Press Association
Admiralty
U S Shipbuilding School to Open in Newport News
Newport News Va Nov 7 Officials of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Mr Deck company stated that practically everything is in readiness for the opening of the government shipyard school here November 15 The ward has agreed to turn over one of its shops and other necessary buildings and equipment for the training of the men The shipyard s most competent employees will instruct the students in the art of shipbuilding from beginning to end.
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Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding
Mr. Deck Company
Lieutenant Guion Improving in New Bern
Friends statewide report Lieut. W. B. R. Guion son of ex Judge and Mrs O H Guion is steadily improving after arrival from Camp Sevier Greenville S C with illness described as la grippe or pneumonia.
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Guion
New Bern
W. B. R. Guion
O. H. Guion
Camp Sevier
Greenville
North Carolina Guard Paymaster Faces Embezzlement Charge
Major Cep L Petersen, paymaster general of the North Carolina National Guard, waived a preliminary hearing after arrest on a $10,000 bond for alleged embezzlement of about $7,000. He admitted a shortage blamed on lack of vouchers during four years at Camp Sevier and said receipts were not issued for disbursements. He expects to go to Camp Sevier. he exonerates others of blame and pledges reimbursement if receipts are found.
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Raleigh
National Guard
Cep. L. Petersen
Camp Sevier
Associated Press
Peterson
North Carolina Guard
Iis
Omy
Wake County Court
Railroads to receive coal pro rata from mines in Norfolk and Western line
Washington Nov 7 fuel administration extends orders compelling coal mines on coal carrying railroads to supply roads on a pro rata basis to mines along the Norfolk and Western railway company lines.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Bedford area wedding club hosts Canada program
Ramseur on Friday evening Miss Lee Cramer entertained the Bachelor Maids Book club at Mrs. Harris Marley home. An interesting program on Canada was presented. Hostess served hot chocolate and waters. Attendees included Jessie Waite head Edith Scott Mabel Spoon Nina Tate Nellie Spoon Caudle Madge Moffitt Margarite Rogers from Greensboro College for Women guest of honor.
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Ramseur
Lee Cramer
Bachelor Maids Book Club
Harris Marley
Canada
Jessie Waitehead
Edith Scott
Mabel Spoon
Nina Tate
Nellie Spoon
Miss Caudle
Madge Moffitt
Margarite Rogers
Greensboro College For Women
Government opens first shipyard workers school
The Shipping Board says a six week intensive course for 200 top shipyard workers will begin November 15 at Newport News Virginia. Winners come from steel building yards across the country to learn modern shipbuilding techniques.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Newport News
Coal seizure denounced by US officials
Washington on November 7 reports wholesale confiscation of coal by Ohio mayors was denounced by the administration. Investigators say in some towns railroad tracks were torn up to halt coal movement and officials are considering action unless the practice stops.
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Washington
Ohio
Tel Administration
Dry majority narrows as votes tallied in Ohio precincts
Cincinnati report shows 524 precincts remain while drys have cut the margin to 4 101. With 5 232 precincts reporting total votes: 466 794 for prohibition and 470 895 against prohibition.
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Cincinnati
New York Returns On Woman Suffrage Vote
Returns from 4,876 districts show 601,637 Yes and 504,402 No on woman suffrage in New York state. Petitions for political action were under government review. Officials warned the military could act if revolts occurred.
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New York
Chrysanthemum Show Opens at Wesley Memorial Church
Readied for its annual chrysanthemum show hosted by Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church women. The exhibition runs from tomorrow through Friday in the church basement with the largest bloom display and prize list yet, thanks to many local donors.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Church
Local Man Declares Readiness for Civil Duty
Ben Manly of this city reports daily to the local exemption board claiming he is ready for service and desires Camp Jackson. Despite passing physical exams and being certified to the district board, his discharge due to dependent parents was not affidavited and the paperwork was misplaced. He reappeared ready for duty. the local board found he was skipped when listing those failing to claim exemption and sought proper certification to Columbia, but no moving orders have been received. He will continue to report daily.
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Ben Manly
Ben
Camp Jackson
Manly
Statesville
Columbia
Soldier Cox Ends Life Over War Reluctance
John C. Cox a 27 year old white soldier from Virginia shot himself at 5:30 pm in High Point after leaving Camp Sevier Greenville S C to avoid returning to duty. He had Morbid and despondent views over the war and illiteracy amid his reading difficulties, with no prior military experience or exemption claims. His remains are at Sechrest and Son undertakers while relatives decide final arrangements.
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John C. Cox
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Cox
S.C
High Point
Camp Jackson
Columbia
D. C
120Th Infantry
Continental Furniture Company
Virginia
Sechrest
David Walden
Mangum Avenue
City to Coat Centennial Avenue With Flush Asphalt
City council approved a flush coat of asphalt on Centennial Avenue after rocmac paving, with the city paying half the cost prorated among property owners. The coat prevents movement of loose material during curing and improves appearance, at a nominal overall cost.
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Centennial Avenue
Ohio Prohibition Vote Shows Tiny Lead for Prohibition
Early returns from 3,807 of 5,756 Ohio precincts show prohibition at 337 272 to 338 793 against. Cuyahoga, with 3,500 precincts, reports 26 763 for and 46 711 against while Hamilton, 400 precincts, shows 17 750 for and 62 451 against.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
Atwood Leads McMullen in Baltimore Comptroller Race
Baltimore returns indicate Atwood Republican leads McMullen Democrat for state comptroller by about 3000 votes as city results near complete. Robert F. Stanton, Republican, is likely elected judge of the Baltimore City Supreme Court.
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Baltimore
Atwood
McCullen
Robert F. Stanton
Supreme Court of
Baltimore City
Italians Withdraw Along the Tagliamento River
Rome reports Italian forces have withdrawn in orderly fashion from the Tagliamento toward the Livanza line. The Livanza, located 12 miles downstream at its mouth, is seen as a delaying position with no plans for a major advance beyond.
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Rome
Tagliamento
Livanza
Negro soldiers relief group formed in Washington
Washington November 7 The colored soldiers comfort committee a national organization for the relief of negro soldiers and dependents has just been organized here and will seek to raise two million dollars.
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Washington
Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee
National Organization For the Relief of
Railroads seek 20 percent sugar rate hike to interior cities
Railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise sugar rates about twenty percent on car load shipments from the eastern seaboard to interior cities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seaboards
Coan Named Forsyth County Board Chairman
George W. Coan is set to replace George W. Maslin as chairman of Forsyth county board of commissioners, chosen by M. McKaughan, clerk of the Superior court. The day also saw continued action in H. H. George vs. Southern Aluminum Co. with Judge Adams presiding over a motion to set aside a referee’s finding of a $108,000 judgment. County food administrator James A. Gray reports about 3,009 food conservation pledge cards returned as the campaign ends.
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Winston-Salem
George W. Coan
M. McKaughan
Superior Court
George W. Maslin
Board of Commissioners
Forsyth County
H. H. George
the Southern Aluminum Company
Adams
James A. Gray
Anti-Prohibitionists Lead in Ohio Returns
Cincinnati Nov 7 Returns on prohibition from 4 21 precincts total 45 796 Ohio give prohibition 441 488 against prohibition 447 744 These figures include Carroll county totals missing from earlier reports.
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Cincinnati
Prohibition
Ohio
Carroll County
Mr. Chernault Returns From Buying Trip North
J. L. Chernault sales manager for the Atlantic Store company Inc reports returning from northern markets with orders for a large stock of men women and children shoes for immediate shipment. He says the new shoes will be on display Saturday.
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J. L. Chernault
Atlantic Store Company, Inc
Mr. Chernault
Cotton futures open unsettled after Italy news
New York buyers found cotton cautious at the open as Italy news and a steady tone influenced sentiment. First prices were two points higher on December while other months were mostly unchanged or slightly lower with December at 27.55 and July at 25.92.
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New York
Italy
British food dictator not coming to America
London reports Maj. Sir Arthur H. Lee, director of food production, would visit the United States to discuss food supplies with Herbert Hoover and others, but he denies any such trip saying no Food Department officer will go to the United States.
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America
London
Arthur H. Lee
United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Arthur
Food Department
Associated Press
Revenue Officers Destroy Two Large Illicit Stills
Revenue officers Richardson Watkins and deputy sheriff Baines seized fifty five gallons of beer two stills with capacity 50 and 0 gallons and destroyed 306 gallons of liquor. It was the biggest captive reported.
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Raleigh
Richardson and Watkins
Sherif Baines
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Gresham
Salisbury News
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Tammany Supreme
New York City
U. S
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Miss Cramer
Petrograd
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Ministry of Justice
Chick Hicken
U.S. Food Administration
Lucal Buand
M’mullen
Geo. W. Maslin
Forsyth
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