Gadoana Makes Chogial Fight On River Line
Nov 1 dispatches describe major Franco British support for Italy as Austro German invasion pushes near the Tagliamento river. Rear guards resist with Italian and Allied units under Cadorna, while German attempts and Russian front activity shape a broad wartime struggle across northeast Italy and beyond.
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Associated Press
Cadorna
Italy
Tagliamento
Aisne
Tront
Ain
Laon
Berlin
Paris
Argonne
Russia
Austra
Germany
Udine
Oniine Foreigign
Baron Sonninow
Hertling Rejects Chancellorship Bid Amid Reichstag Split
London dispatch reports Count von Hertling refused the German chancellorship citing inability to secure a Reichstag majority. Berlin official bulletin says Chancellor Michahelles has resigned and Count von Hertling is offered the post and negotiating with Reichstag party leaders.
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London
Almaterdom
Count von Mertling
Berlin
Michaella
Count von Hert- Hing
Count von Oeek
Canadians Pushing Forward On Passchendaele Ridge
Canadians have gained more ground on Passchendaele ridge and sit within a few hundred yards of the ruined village. They overran Crest farm at bayonet point lifting shell and machine gun fire from concrete strongholds, clearing enemy positions on Mertchice spur. Prisoner counts are unknown as wounded Germans retreat all day. a German captive aided a wounded Canadian, with a Canadian guiding a German to safety.
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Passchendaele
Crest Farm
Mertchece Spur
Germany
Frita
Eft
No Man‘s Land
Mutiny Among German Soldiers Near Front Lines
Amsterdam dispatch reports a serious mutiny at the Beverloo camp in Belgium. German troops refused orders to advance, damaged rifles, and fired on officers, wounding several. Mutineers were subdued and removed by cattle trucks as frontier guards at Brouchot deserted on October 15.
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Amsterdam
Lea Nouvelelles
Beverioo
Belgium
Aaly
Brouchot
Heroic Italians Declare They’ll Never Surrender
Paris reports Rome dispatch says detachments garrisoning Plesto (Flitach) and Tolmina are besieged and cut off. One carrier pigeon carried the message We will never surrender. The detachment has rations for 12 days, with hope of relief.
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Paris
Havas
Rome
Cou
Norai
Plesto
Flitach
Tolmina
Fine windows taken from Cologne Cathedral
Amsterdam dispatch reports that Cologne cathedral is replacing its stained glass windows with plain panes as a precaution against air damage. The cathedral, a renowned Gothic edifice, houses windows dating back to 1508 with many later works. the older panes are among the finest 16th century examples.
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Amsterdam
Cologne Cathestal
Washington notes subscriptions rise in treasury offerings
The treasury increased the total subscriptions for certificates of indebtedness to 9686,572,000, the highest level on record. Banks contributed a large share with subscriptions aggregating $155,698.00 as the offering opened in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Labor crisis forecast as wage demands rise nationwide
Chicago reports a looming railway labor crisis as the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Switchmen's Union of North America outline wage hikes. Officials warn that the Adamson law structure may trigger government intervention while a federal board awards telegraphers on the Rock Island system eight to ten hour days, a 26 day month, overtime on Sundays, and holiday pay.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railway
Switchmen's Union of North America
Order of Railroad Conductors
Washington
Rock Island and Pacific
Fire destroys arms and food shipments at Baltimore pier
A Baltimore fire on the B&O pier destroyed huge quantities of munitions and grain stores. Twelve men are unaccounted for and damages exceed 3 million dollars. Investigators have arrested a man. three British crewmen reportedly died and more arrests are anticipated.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
France
J. M. Davis
Oames
Basic Sugar Prices Fixed for New York City
New York on November 1 fixed the basic price for sugar delivered in New York City at 6.90 dollars duty paid for gi centrifugal. The international sugar committees in conference here are considering prices for other refining points.
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New York
New York City
International Sugar Committees
Washington Goes Dry At Midnight In Nation’s Capital
Washington D C November 1 midnight marks the city going dry under the prohibition law. Officials plan a farewell celebration as bars and saloons close for the historic shift after more than fifty years of enforcement. Public gatherings and carnivals are expected near closing hour.
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Washington
D. C
National Capital
Sharp stock break blamed on Italians
New York stocks fell sharply in the morning with widespread declines as pessimism grew over the Italian situation. Standard Industrials slipped two to five points, United States Steel tumbled about 1 99 percent from yesterday's close, and War group shares dropped two to four points while Hallas weakened one to three points.
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New York
Ust
United States
Halla
Prize fighter Epsteins dies after ring injuries
Dayton Ohio October 31 Young Epstein of Hamilton Ohio died yesterday from injuries suffered in a 10 round contest with Hattling Hear of Fort Wayne Ind at the Dayton Gymnastic club last night. He fell near the end of the fight and sustained a head injury as spectators recounted the moments then.
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Dayton
Ohio
Young" Epstein
Hamilton
Hattling
Fort Wayne
Ind
Epstein
First Americans Open Fire in Muddy French Front
In eastern France American troops in the first line trenches endure rain and mud while firing on Germans. A Georgia lieutenant and an Indiana gunner describe the first shot of the war from a hidden battery as others dig pits and prepare, amid wet conditions and shelling.
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France
Georgia
Leutenant
Indiana
Germany
South Bend, Indiana
the Leutenant
Bhell
Elds
Death Plot to Poison U S Soldiers Found in Tennessee
A nationwide plot to poison soldiers via tainted smallpox vaccines is suspected after five tetanus deaths following inoculations in Memphis. Washington banned sale and use of vaccination points and ordered an investigation.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Looted U-boat sunk by ship gunners in Atlantic clash
An American steamer Lewis Luckenbach was torpedoed and sunk near an Atlantic port on October 11. Naval gunners posted a shot at the submarine through its periscopes before it vanished. The captain nine crewmen and one naval gunner were reported lost. Washington announced the deaths of several crew members and the French pilot.
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Atlantic
Lewis Luckenbach
Vvesse
Luckenbach
Washington, D. C
W. 4S Watkins
J. B. McNeill
Los
Navy Department
Rubber smuggling conspirators found guilty in federal trial
New York October 1 a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against Joseph Newman a New York importer and exporter William Henn an employee and Sve Du Riets a Swede for violating American laws by attempting to smuggle dental rubber to Norway aboard a Norwegian ship.
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New York
Norway
Federal
Joseph Newman
Willian Henn
Sve du Riets
Loan oversubscribed in Eighth District
Cleveland Oct 31 D C Will chairman of the central Liberty Joy committee announced Fourth federal reserve district secondary Liberty loan subscriptions amounted 469 460 000 with returns not all in The Districts quota was 400 000 000 and in goal net by the committee was 400 000
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Cleveland
Ohio
D. C
Central Liberty Joy Committee
Tf Fourth Federal Reserve District Secon Liberty
Toca Abandons Spanish Cabinet Bid
Madrid reports Joaqui Sanches Toca, former president, gave up attempts to form a new Spanish cabinet after being tasked by King Alfonso earlier Tuesday.
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Toca
Madrid
Joaqui Sanches Toca
Theonate
Tonlaht
de We
Alfonso
German Raider Driven Off By Air Patrol
London reports a German raider was driven off the coast of Kent today by an air patrol. The engagement caused no damage or casualties and the raider withdrew without harming ships or towns along the coast.
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London
Kent
Wisconsin Farmers Rally Against Federal Food Agency
A band of Wisconsin farmers resist federal food administration moves to seize grain and oversee supplies. The group expresses strong hostility toward federal agents arriving to collect and control food stocks.
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Band of
Wisconsin
Federal Food Administration
Sftu
Plot to Invade Brazil Supposed in German Plans
Washington Oct 1 German intrigue expands as state department reveals Count Von Luxburg plotted to push a German dominated invasion into southern Brazil via the Hamburg Colonization Company. Dispatches suggest a submarine squadron intimidation and insurrection plans tied to the Brazilian frontier.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
von Luxbure
Buenos Aitres
Bravil
Duxbure
Rose Janeire
Buenos Aires
Brazil
Lansing
Count Luxburg
von Luxburg
Hamburg Colonization Company
la Ex
Germany loses 6 000 000 men in three years of war
Washington reports in the Reichstag that Independent Socialist Ledebour claims Germany has lost six million men in three years of war. He cites 1,500,000 dead and 8,000,000 wounded, with 600,000 crippled and 2,000,000 invalided, asserting official figures support the claim.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Soclalist
Ledebour
Tt Je
Valuable letter missing from mail in North Platte
A letter from Platte Valley State Bank to First National Bank Omaha containing checks for 10000 disappeared from the mail early this week. Authorities investigate the incident. Bank officials say no money was in the package and duplicate checks can be procured.
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North Platte
Neb
Platte Valley State Bank
First National Bank
Omaha
Paid 1000 A Week To Organize Strikes
Dr Karl von Edwards on trial for theft of 835000 in jewelry and 600 in cash from Mrs Minnie K Attanamann said he was offered 1000 a week to organize strikes in the United States and Canada for the German government.
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New York
Karl von Edwards
Minnie K Attanamann
Buffalo
N. Y
Canada
Food pledge drive enlists 2,722,918 families
The third day of the food pledge week reports 2,722,918 families enrolled in the food conservation drive, an increase of 117,465 from the previous tally. Early returns from about 10 states show enrollments above targets, though progress is slowed by rain and storms.
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Washington, DD
U States Food Administration
Nine Fights in Two Hours Set Air Record at Paris
Paris reports nine aerial combats in two hours during a patrol flight, surpassing Bergt. David McKay Peterson of the Lafayette squadron. Peterson forced one enemy to land. Raoul Lufbery is cited for excellent action on October 4, when he shot down two German aircraft, killing one pilot.
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Paris
David McKay Peterson
Lafayette
Peterson
Raoul F. Lufbery
Exports and imports drop in September trade
Washington reports September shows a fall in exports and imports totaling about 44.1 million dollars due to wartime license hold ups. September exports reach 6 66 201 567 though up from July, while nine month totals end September at 4 607 817 178, up 467 million from the prior year.
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Washington
Aporta
War Trade Board
Auust
Aviation training gears up in U S efforts for air power
Washington reports progress on the aviation program as officials say the United States is pushing to build a large air fleet and training system. They note new training machines, planned widespread production, and expected increases in pilots and aircraft for future operations in Europe.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
Eo Ecole
England
London
Fon
Northwest
Sta
Promises 1 000 000 Tons Ships March
Washington officials and shipping board members discussed speeding ship production, aiming to build 1 000 000 tons by March and exceed 1916 output manyfold. Speakers urged expanded labor, government coordination with shipyards, and intensified national effort.
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Chad Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Athietic Filiderm
Mr Jew
Nathon
Phillip Seeks Delay in Electing Senate
Montixnon Wisconsin Det 2h Cav PHelp says he will call a special session to seek permission for a United States senator vacancy. He opposes immediate election, arguing it would aid propaganda and pack in political literature. Rumors mention Governor may appoint Charl Van Lise or J Winslow to the post.
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Montixnon
Wis
Cav
Phelp
Logia
United States
Nor Conttry
Tie
Packinsta
Ant
Utie
Charl van Lise
Unix of Wisconsin
J. Winslow
Supreme Court
Promises Germans FoI For Another War Victory
Fragmentary OCR text shows a German official speaking to delegates about wartime provisioning. It references Germany preparing for the fourth war, with estimates on potato and corn supplies and assurances of winter reserves. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Periin
Germany
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