Complete defeat reported for Kerensky and Korniloff
London reports a wireless Russian communique announcing the complete defeat of Premier Kerensky and General Korniloff after bitter fighting near Tsarskoe Selo. The revolutionary government orders measures to capture Kerensky and oppose counterrevolutionary forces. 14,000 Italians have been captured north of Feltre as Austro-German forces push toward strategic positions.
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Kerensky
London
Korniloff
Tsarksoe-Selo
Kerensky Seizes Power in Russian Conflict Report
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Kerensky has won a complete victory over the Bolsheviks and formed a triumvirate with Generals Valedines and Korniloff. Lenine is said to be captured, though Petrograd dispatches do not confirm these developments.
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London
Copenhagen
Haparanda
Sweden
Russia
Kerensky
Valedines
Korniloff
M. Kerensky
Lenine
Petrograd
Troops Occupy Part of Petrograd Nevsky Prospect
Telegram from Copenhagen reports Premier Keren sky's forces control part of Petrograd including Nevsky Prospekt. Bolsheviks reportedly seek refuge in the Smolny Institute.
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Copenhagen
Kerensky
Petrograd
Nevsky Prospekt
Smolny Institute
Bolshevik Power in Question as Kerensky Returns
Telegrams from Finland report Kerensky arrives in Petrograd with troops while general Korniloff takes control of the city. Finnish papers claim the Bolsheviks are overthrown and Moscow may host the government. Cossacks back Kerensky and call for unity against the Bolsheviks as proclamations urge public support.
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Stockholm
Korniloft
Petrograd
Finland
Kerensky
Moscow
Russia
Keremsky
Kerensky advances as Petrograd unrest widens
Reports from Finland claim Kerensky's loyal troops entered Petrograd and toppled the Bolsheviks, while conflicting dispatches from Petrograd say no confirmation. Battles flare near Gatchina as sailors show unrest and the public safety committee moves to broker a compromise. The Italian front steadies as the Austro German drive slows after failed assaults.
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Petrograd
Gatchina
Finland
Kerensky
Lenine
Trotsky
Neva
Committee of Public Safety
Moscow
Gatechina
Alexieff
Worniloff
Kaledines
Paive
Feltre
Adriatic
Setti Communi
Lenine Cabinet Attempt Fails Frontline Dispatch
Reuters from Stockholm reports travelers arriving at the Russian frontier say Nikolai Lenine failed to form a cabinet in Petrograd. Leon Trotzky was rejected as foreign minister and a new government proclaimed in Moscow amid anticipated bloodshed. Chaos and violence rise in Finland with desperation and street killings by maximalists.
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London
Reuter
Stockholm
Russia
Nikolai Lenine
Petrograd
Foreign Office
Leon Trotzky
Moscow
National Guard Divisions Consolidation Detailed by War Department
Washington November 13 the war department published detailed descriptions of the organization and consolidation of the 26th 28th 30th 56th and 37th national guard divisions showing how old guard units were regrouped to form the new standards the statement also lists dispositions of units assigned and regrouped under the consolidation
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Washington
37Th National Guard
War Department
Suffragists to Hold Victory Mass Meeting
New York will host a victory mass meeting on November 22 to celebrate women winning votes, timed to precede the fourth state convention opening. The event gathers suffrage supporters in the city.
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New York
State Conference Sets Theme On War Conditions
Aiken SC November 13 Our Social Problems Under War Conditions was chosen as the general theme for the South Carolina State Conference of Charities and Corrections. The annual session began here today and will continue through tomorrow and Thursday with proceedings planned.
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Aiken
S&s
South Carolina
Gas Well Strikes In Birmingham District
Gas flow last night in the Birmingham area was as strong as the first strike. Three more wells to be started immediately, with Christmas expected to bring ample gas supply for Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Nebraska Farmers' Co Operative Grain and Live Stock Meet Opens
Attendance marks the opening of the Nebraska Farmers' Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock State association in Omaha. Discussions will focus on lack of shipping facilities for farm and ranch products as a principal topic over several days.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska Farmers’ Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock State Association
Mrs Daniels Speaks at Daughters of Confederacy Session
In Chattanooga on November 13 Mrs Josephus Daniels will address the opening session of the 24th annual convention of the Daughters of the American Confederacy focusing on the role of women in the war.
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Chattanooga
Josephus Daniels
Daughters of the American Confederacy
Fighting in Streets Disturbs Nevsky Prospect
A dispatch reports sanitary fighting on Nevsky prospect in Stockholm with Bolsheviks unable to hold the working mens quarters. Foreign ambassadors continue talks with Korniloff as tensions rise.
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Stockholm
Nevsky Prospect
Korniloff
Strikers Return to Work After Short Cantoment Strike
Newport News Nov 13 After a week on strike several hundred carpenters employed on government Cantonment work returned to their jobs today marking a settlement in the dispute.
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Newport News
Tales of Heroism of Our Soldiers
American soldiers are gaining expertise in patrol work in France with officers noting their proficient efforts in No Man's Land. Reports describe five privates who rushed from dugouts as Germans advanced and, by firing from varying positions, stopped further German assaults from entering their position.
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France
Associated Press
No Man's Land
Exiled German Minister Luxburg to depart for Amsterdam
Buenos Aires reports Count Carl von Luxburg, expelled German minister, is to be brought from Martin Garcia detention camp by torpedo boat destroyer to dock in the port and depart on a Dutch steamship for Amsterdam after his passports were handed. He will be kept under surveillance until departure.
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Buenos Aires
Martin Garcia
Count von Lawburg
Amsterdam
Count Carl von Luxburg
Petition for Rehearing in Alaska Rate Inquiry
Former Delegate James Wickersham files a petition for rehearing with the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding Alaska rate investigation. He argues copper demand from wartime needs raises rates by the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad, a Kennecott subsidiary, limiting copper production and favoring large mining interests.
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Alaska
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
James Wickersham
Commission
Wickersham
Copper River and Northwestern Railroad
Kennecot Copper Corporation
Dutch Steamship Stop Questioned by British Warship
In Montevideo on November 1 the Dutch steamship carrying Count von Luxbure former minister to Argentina was stopped while en route between Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo. A British warship boarded the vessel and seized several documents after inspecting them.
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Montivideo
Uruguay
Count von Luxbure
Trerman
Argentina
Passagve
Rio Olaneiro
American Association to Remain Intact Next Year
Louisville, Nov 13. After a stormy five hour session, the American association held firm against secession or forming a new league. James McGill, president of the Indianapolis club, proposed a new league but the meeting adjourned to Wednesday to await minor league territory redistricting. President Hickey said the withdrawal and merger moves by Indianapolis, Louisville and Toledo appeared to be losing force.
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Louisville
American Association
James ©. McGill
Indianapolis
Ritory
Hickey
Lndianapolis
L Lousville
Toledo
International League
Autocracy Conceded in Government Rail Plan
Baltimore November 15 SS Davis Warfield warned at the sixth annual convention of the investment bankers association that the federal incorporation plan for railroads is revolutionary corporate legislation. Warfield, chair of Seaboard’s board, said the plan risks public danger by advancing toward government ownership and threatens security holders with the greatest autocracy in corporate management.
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Baltimore
Davis Warfield
The
Investment Bankers Association
Warfield
Seaboard
Charles M. Brown Resigns as City Editor for Charlotte Post
Charles M. Brown, city editor of The Enterprise for a little over a year, has resigned and traveled to Charlotte to serve as assistant executive secretary of the chamber of commerce. He will continue newspaper work via frequent contributions to the press.
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Jiarles M. Brown
Enterprise
Charlotte
Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Florida Senator Held for Draft Law Violation
Pensacola Florida reports State Senator J L Sheppard of Gadsden county Khai indicted by a federal grand jury for opposing the army draft law. The indictment cites a resolution at a Gadsden county farmers meeting condemning the draft and declaring intent to resist as unconstitutional.
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Pensacola
Fla
J. L. Sheppard
Gadsden County
Khai
Sheppard
War service chevrons issued to British troops
London announces new uniform marks for Great War veterans. A red chevron will denote overseas service beginning in 1914 and a blue stripe for later service. An extra blue stripe is earned for every twelve months of service. Officers and privates will wear the stripes.
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London
War Office
Young Men's Christian Association
Reopening Probe Into L and N Political Spending
Washington November 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to reopen the Louisville and Nashville railroad political expenditure investigation next month. The inquiry follows a Supreme Court ruling that President Milton T. Smith must answer questions on all expenditures.
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Washington
Louisville and Nahville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milton T. Smith
Will dispute puts guard over former queen’s body
National guard troops have taken charge of the body of the former queen amid a will contest. John F. Colburn claims the August 20 1917 will named him executor and altered the estate disposition, prompting control of the remains to be requested.
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Honolulu
National Guard
John F. Colburn
Hickory Post Office Fight Returns Home
Hickory reports the post office dispute, moved to Washington and New York, was brought back by special agent Marshall L. Brown of the National Surety Co. He met local business and professional leaders, gauged views, and said action is anticipated within a week likely favorable to the local group.
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Hickory
Washington
New York
Marshall L. Brown
National Surety Company
Eighty millions in five years goal of Methodists
The Methodist Episcopal boards of home and foreign missions at a joint conference approved a plan to launch a campaign to raise 80 000 000 dollars in five years. Forty million dollars are to be raised by each board to extend Methodism worldwide.
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Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Boards of Home and Foreign Missions
Russia
France
Italy
Allen Bey Traps Said Southeast of Jerusalem
The Times reports Allen Bey's traps lie about 0 miles southeast of Jerusalem, confirming a distant position in the area and noting the location in a November dispatch.
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Allen
Jerusalem
London
the Times
Allen Bey
Cotton futures rise on opening trading in New York
New York November 13 buyers dominated the cotton market at the open with covering activity. First prices were 3 points higher and the active months moved 4 to 16 points above last night’s close. Futures opened steady with December at 27.95, January 27.22, March 26.08, May 26.40, and July 26.06.
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New York
Monument Erected for Mrs. Wilson in Rome
Rome Ga November 13 simple ceremonies marked the erection of a monument over the grave of Mrs Woodrow Wilson at Myrtle Hill cemetery. Herbert Adams supervised the shaft design and floral tributes came from the women and children of the settlement.
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Rome
Fail to Argue in Charlottesville Jury Deadlock
In Charlottesville on November 13 the jury in the case of S Dabney Crenshaw failed to agree on a verdict. Crenshaw was charged with setting fire to the University chemical laboratory to conceal theft of about 2500 dollars in platinum. The jury stood five for acquittal and seven for a five year term and was discharged.
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Charlottesville
S. Dabney Crenshaw
University Chemical Laboratory
Crenshaw
Alvarado Teen Dies from Football Injuries
Dallas Texas November 13 Thomas Ryamn age 16 of Alvarado Texas died in a hospital here today from injuries sustained while playing football Saturday.
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Dallas
Texas
Thomas Ryamn
Alvarado
Campaign drive for Y M C A funds at Elmwood hotel
A Central Committee meeting of the National War Work Council Y M C A elected officers and announced a week to ten day campaign in High Point to raise funds for soldiers at camps and abroad. Dr Thos Thoburn may lecture at Westley Church as part of the drive.
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National War Work Council
Young Men's Christian Associations
Elwood Hotel
Fred N. Tate
H. A. Millis
6Th Briveys
Waco
Sarr
High Point
Camips
Russia
France
Italy
Thos
Ro Thoburn
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Westley Chorch
Thoburn
John Robott
Montclair
N. J
Red Cross Denies Sale of Knitted Goods
A statement from Harvey D. Gibson, Red Cross general manager, denies circulating rumors that Red Cross knitted items such as sweaters and socks are sold to soldiers or the public. It warns that any chapter or individual involved would have its charter withdrawn and faces possible prosecution under federal law.
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Harvey D. Gibson
Red Cross
Red Cross Chapter
United States
The
Wreck Injures Carl Bolding Near Archdale
Carl Bolding suffered cuts and bruises when his automobile skidded into a ditch near Archdale. Passersby found him unconscious, revived after about ten minutes, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The car wheel struck a road bump, possibly catapulting him from the vehicle as it traveled toward High Point.
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Carl Bolding
Archdale
Bolding
High Point
Thanksgiving provisions arrive for troops in France
A large shipment of turkeys, mince meat, cranberries, nuts, yams, oranges and sweet potatoes arrived in France for the Thanksgiving dinner of the soldiers.
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France
Associated Press
Funeral of Little Girl Doris Fields
Doris Fields seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Fields died yesterday of pneumonia at Rocky Mount Virginia where they have lived since leaving High Point The funeral will be held here tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o clock
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Doris Fields
H. C. Fields
Rocky Mount
High Point
Trenton Marks 125th Birthday Amid War Cancelation
Trenton observed its 125th anniversary since incorporation on November 18. Early civic plans for a grand celebration were abandoned due to the war, leaving the milestone noted in local records.
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Trenton
Teanton
Lloyd George Speech Sparks London Press Debate
London observers dissect Premier Lloyd George’s Paris address and the allied war council plan. Critics question his influence over strategy while rumors swirl about potential retirements of Field Marshal Haig and General Robertson amid ongoing Austro German efforts on the Italian front.
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Lloyd George
Paris
Bhinder
Allied War Council
Bonar Law
Sevarl
Austro German Forces Press On In Italy Front
Austro German invaders mount strong efforts to pierce the Italian front in Trentino and push toward the plains near Lugana. Berlin reports claim success as troops seize Mont Longara northeast of Asiago and gain ground between the Lugana and Cismon valleys while Italians defend fiercely. The line between the Paive and Venetian foothills tensions tightens with desperate fighting and determined Italian resistance.
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Pievce
Trentino
Lugana
Paive
Venice
Berlin
Teutons
Mont Longara
Asiago
Cismon
Administrators Meet in Washington on Food License Plans
Raleigh reports State Food Administrator Henry A Page returned from Washington where he attended a conference with Mr Hoover and state representatives. He says the license system will benefit consumers and producers by stabilizing prices and curbing speculative profits. A Raleigh meeting for wholesalers and dealers is set for November 15 in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol and a separate conference for retail grocers is planned for Friday.
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Henry A. Page
Washington
The
Food Administration
Hoover
Pave
Toth
Page
Raleigh
Senate Chaiber
Capitol
Pediv Itl
Hook Vienday
Nev
Iyiete Hess
Tieeway
Food Centre
Dua Hee
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Ening
Astavo
Kortniloft
Mrs. Daniels
No Man’s Land
Luxburg
Charles M. Brown
Florida
L. and
Hickory Post Office
Wilson
America
Tion
Tss
the Paire
Arentine
Trents
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