Finland Transport Torpedoed While Returning to France
Washington reports the transport Finland was torpedoed while returning from European waters but reached a foreign port under its own steam. The ship, a 12 806 gross ton vessel with 257 crew, sustained slight damage and was escorted. no torpedo or submarine sighted.
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International Mercantile Marine Company
Red Star
Philadelphia
Boloism Dominates Official Life In Paria News
In Paria on Nov 2 the investigation branded as Boloism expands with growing ramifications. Four testimonies are filed as newspapers publish daily columns. Senator Humbert of Journal waives parliamentary immunity over charges tied to Lenoir, a former censorship bureau employee, amid court brought proceedings. Accusations include blackmail against Humbert, Jean Leymarie, and La Doux.
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Umber
Humbert
Journal
Tradt
Jean Leymarie
Plain la Doux
Provisional government cracks down on recalcitrant provinces
At rograd on November 2 the provisional regime announced strict measures against two stubborn provinces. Finland faces central authority stripping of autonomous powers and possible martial law as evacuation efforts intensify. Helsingsford near the Finnish border reports three weeks of evacuation amid threats from the German fleet.
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Hus
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Poinia Ikrania
Helsingsford
Germans Find Weak Spot as Italians Explain
A dispatch from Associated Press outlines Italian explanations of a wartime breakthrough near Gorizia. The piece notes oil shortages and demands of war forcing concessions and describes a back door attack that struck Julian front defenses.
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Associated Press
Linn
Northern
Tuesaday
Samers Base Attempt To Reduce Milk Price
Farmers reject watered down milk price as campaign to cut price persists. Movements in several regions aim to lower milk value to one cont per unit due to rising costs and consumer demand during October.
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Samers
Submarine Losses Rise in War as British Admiralty Warns
London reports show 40 to 50 percent of German submarines in the North Sea Arctic and Atlantic have been sunk since the war began. Sir Eric Geddes says output of merchant shipping over nine months is 22 percent higher than last year and four new shipyards are needed. He predicts a long war with no quick end. Sir John Jellicoe faces criticism over strategic handling after a North Sea convoy attack.
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North Sea
Arctic
Atlantic
Erle Teddes
Admiralty
House of Commona
Porine
Eric
Tuic
John Drellooe
New War Taxes Take Effect Tomorrow in 1917 Measures
The article outlines wartime taxes effective November 2 1917 including duties on cigars cigarettes and tobacco products. It details rates per thousand stamps per pound and per piece for various tobacco products and papers plus postal rate changes and free mailing for service members overseas.
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Grean
Hovka
New Evidence Emerges in Minotto Case Hearing
Chicago November 2 new leads in the Count James Minotto pro German activity case raise expectations the hearing may extend 10 days or more. Witness Mrs Mabel Eldridge wife of Chauncey Eldridge a New York engineer testified she knew Minotto in South America where he allegedly was intimate with Count von Laxburg.
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James Minotto
Liberty
Mabel Eldridge
Chauncey Eldridge
New York
Minotto
South America
Count von Laxburg
Wall Street Smashes to New Lows on Nov 1
Prices cratered across the market in New York with shares of blue chips and speculative issues dropping to yearly lows. The downturn followed feverish liquidation amid fears over the Italian situation and heavy federal taxes, with selling broader than in recent sessions. United States Steel led losses, slipping 4 1/2 points to $6 amid a firm two hours of trading.
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United States
Railroad men begin wage hire discussion
Chicago November 2 A formal demand for a general wage increase to meet living costs is expected from a joint conference of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. Conductors, brakemen, yard crews, and other workers are the affected groups. Officials deny a strike is contemplated.
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Brotherhood of Huallogd
Sailors Stoned in Cork as Sinn Fein Ties Tighten
The Associated Press reports Cork merchants fund a $2,600 weekly payment to U S Navy sailors, halted after Sinn Fein attacks. Naval restrictions bar men below destroyer commander from Cork without court martial risk. Merchants urge lifting restrictions. Miss Marie Lynch condemns wild rumors and defends American sailors.
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Marie Lynch
Sinn Fein
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Ireland
Thage
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Erin Hy
Atlantic
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British Try New Liquor Plan on Scots First
London reports the British government considers a state control experiment in Scotland taking over liquor manufacture and supply. Success of the test could lead to extending control to England Ireland and Wales.
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Daily Express
Scotland
England
Ireland
Wales
Canadian Casualty List Includes Names From War
Ottawa reports a casualty list with several names including John BR, Baxton, While, Vehe, and Neb. among others. The notice records the deaths and missing in action from recent battles with brief identifiers and locations.
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Livut
John BR
Baxton
Vehe
Neb
Germans Hunt for American Troops In France
In the American sector of France on November 2 conditions were normal and artillery fire continued. Showery, cold weather persisted as three German planes briefly overflew American trenches. Enthusiasm to patrol is high, causing French officers to bar higher ranks from patrol duty while junior officers and NCOs lead patrols. General Pershing reports Private Joseph K B Couture of Hamden Connecticut died in France on October 26 from pneumonia.
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Bo Great
Washington, D. C
Pershing
Joseph KB. Couture
Hurnalde
Germans Begin New Retreat on Northern Front
Petrograd reports November 2 that German forces are withdrawing again on the northern Russian front, as the war office confirms another retreat in progress.
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Petrograd
War Office
Champion Hen Lays 289 Eggs in One Year
Lexington Kentucky November Hen No. 707 a white Seahorn owned by Dr. R Lindsey Ireland of Louisville announced as the winner of the years national egg laying contest at the Kentucky experiment station here. She said 239 came and was believed at times to be on the way to break the world record of 314. The lighter breeds outpaced the heavier practically speaking.
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Lexington
R. Lindsey Ireland
Louisville
Kentucky Experiment Station
Lloyd George says roll back coming in wartime coalition
Premier David Lloyd George telegraphed Premier Orlando praising Italy's courage under invasion and expressing confidence in her future. He said it was a source of real satisfaction that the friendship of Italian and British nations grew through cooperation with France on the same battlefield.
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London
David Lloyd-George
Orlando
Italy
German Scientist Proposes Cruel Belgian Torture Plan
A World War era report describes a German scientist Carl Peters proposing brutal methods to torture Belgians. The plan allegedly includes moving prisoners across harsh climates from the Black Sea to a distant location, subjecting them to severe conditions and starvation.
Italian Forces Withdraw to Tagliamento in Northern Italy
Allied and German reports describe Austro German and Italian movements around the Tagliamento as Vienna claims major Italian losses. German bulletins tout 180 600 Italian prisoners and 1 800 guns captured with a large bridgehead near Dignano and Crema while British Palestine operations report movement favorable weather aiding advances toward Beersheba and Hebron. The Italian Third Army reconstitutes for a counter offensive as cavalry enters combat on Isonzo front.
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Premier Lloyd George comments on Zeppelin threat
The report notes Premier Lloyd George in Northern Italy discussing Zeppelin raids and European fear. It mentions public attention to air attacks and the ongoing strategic impact, with references to new military tech and imperfect weapon designs.
Italian Fronts Gain Then Lose Ground In War Update
The Times correspondent reports General Von Below pierced the Julian front with a small force and Austrian columns found weak defenses in the Carnic Alps. Italy’s eastern frontier is temporarily lost, yet a silver lining appears as winter nears and German pressure on the Italian front continues.
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Carnic Alpe
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Food Licenses Imposed Today In War Time Effort
Washington D C November . License restrictions were imposed on manufacturers and distributors of staple food commodities to regulate wartime supply and curb profiteering. Thousands of licenses poured in as dealers were informed that compliance provides protection until licenses are issued.
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Destruction Described Before Italian Retreat London
Italian headquarters report British guns saved despite near abandonment as Duke of Aosta’s third army regroups after a retreat. Weather and bombardment hampered both sides but delayed the pursuing forces while the Italian line formed a new defensive front amid heavy rain and rising rivers.
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Duke of Aosta
Baleotine
Gorisia
Three Raiders Reach the Heart of London
A World War I era report notes seven air raid groups took part in a night raid on London. Three raiders penetrated to central London while casualties and damage were reported. Lord French, commander of the home defenses, said aviators used their advantage to prevent engagement.
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London
Lord French
Advan
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Fore River officials seek government work
Officials at the Fore River plant in Quincy Massachusetts prepared to confer with government representatives in hopes of obtaining shipbuilding orders. The meeting aimed to secure government work for the plant amid wartime demands.
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Mass
Fore River
Bethlshem Shipbuilding Company
Ion Cole
Ating
Attetea
Fragmentary OCR Brief From Gretmer on Prussian Diet
A partial OCR item mentions November 1 and a Gretmer connected to the Prussian diet. It hints at a single house system and a formal or organized body, but details are sparse and unclear.
Socialists Claim Victory From City Division In Mayor Race
New YorkMay Day report notes Socialist Morris Hilquit gains against republican William M.ulian and fusion ticket while Republicans and Tammany Democrats seek to deny his bid. Mitchel defeated on fusion line with petitions aiding ballot access.
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New York
Morris Hilquilit
Attac
William Meanest
Mitchel
Republican City Organization
Oat -Tammany Democrats
F. Hylan
Tammany Candae
Indications On Second Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Washington reports hint that subscriptions to the second Liberty loan may exceed the set target though final figures from Federal Reserve banks across districts are pending. Officials expect results to be clarified after treasury assessments and reserve bank data, with indications the total may surpass the four billion estimate but stay within an over subscription near the 6 million overages.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Washington PD. C. War Deliberations on Austria Italy
Washington dispatch suggests the German Austrian advance into Italy will push the war toward breaking relations with Austria. Officials consider it prudent to exert every effort to curb Austria and press the United States toward decisive action, including backing Italy to the limit.
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United States
Austria
Tt. Ls
All Oil Workers in South Go on Strike Movsten
Movsten Texas November reports say oil workers in the south have gone on strike. Leaders claim a hundred percent solidarity and mass production of Golden Tome and press materials as headquarters reorganize and call unions to join the action.
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Movsten. F Tex
Violent Death Reported In AX Murder Case Witness
A witness to an AX murder is found dead under violent circumstances. A .23 caliber revolver was recovered near the body. A Mobile Alabama brewery is reported to be producing a drink from watermelon juice and a cattle issue is noted.
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F. Jones
Mobile
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