Maximalists seize Petrograd as provisional government toppled
Reports from Petrograd say the radical maximalists seized control with the garrison's aid. A proclamation promises immediate peace, land reform, and a constituent assembly, while Premier Kerensky is deposed and Lenine and Trotsky emerge as central figures in the upheaval.
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London
Petrograd
Leon Troizky
Petro- Cornel
Aiden
Kerenaky
Rsdicate
Military Revolutionary Committee of
Tap
Workmen's
Ite Han
Trotsky
Lenine
Nikola Lenine
Soldiers’ and Workmen's
Council of Soldiers
Workmen
Baltic
Kerenesky
German naval formation moves toward Baltic coast
A large German squadron sails toward the Baltic from a Baltic naval station, signaling renewed offensive plans in the Baltic. Reports indicate Germany may attack fortified positions at Åeenborg while evacuations occur around Helsinki and Kron.
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Brockhalm
Pinnieh
Mielningfors
Rand
Germany
He Batic
Rueda
Åeenborg
Kuarding Helsingfors
Sinking Toll in British Shipping Report
London reports a drop in British ships sunk by mines and submarines last week. Only eight vessels over 1,600 tons were lost, and four under that tonnage, with no fishing boat losses. Paris and Rome noted small losses for French and Italian shipping in early November.
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London
Admiralty
Prittah
Tonnare
Venecia
Paris
Rome
Itallean
Boeses
Plunger Destroyed by U S Gunners
An Atlantic port report states an American shell from a naval gunner sank a Teutonic submarine in the Mediterranean. The submarine, returning from an Italian port after carrying war munitions, was seen near the ship as it surfaced and was struck at the base of the periscope, exploding and sinking with all hands.
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Atlantic
Mediterranean
Navy Department
Deliaet
America
Italy
Interchangeable passenger mileage book rates asked
Washington route operators asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise eligible mileage book rates from 2 to 8 cents per mile. The filing targets the Interchangeable passenger mileage program and reflects changes sought by southeastern roads.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southe Eastern Roads
Eleven British Flyers Lost in Wedneday Fight
London reports an official statement on aerial operations at the front. Many British planes, aiding ground actions, penetrated east of the line but were caught in heavy mist. Seven aircraft failed to return and four more are missing. Night bombs totaling 62 were dropped near Roulers and Courtrai with large explosions and fires observed. one German plane was shot down and two others driven down out of control.
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London
Front Reade
Roulers
Courtrai
Socialists win big gains in New York city
Complete returns show Greater New York Socialists seize all seven aldermen seats, elect a municipal court judge, win 10 assembly seats, and Morris Hilgult leads mayoral vote with 142 178, the highest socialist tally yet. Eight assembly seats gained from prior election.
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New York
Greater
Board of Aldermen
Assembly
Morris Hilgult
Charles Edward Sussell
Davies Candidacy to Replace Husting in Wisconsin
Joseph E. Davies, a member of the federal trade commission, wins White House support as the administration’s likely choice for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat to succeed the late Husting. Senator Saulabury and Davies met at the White House, signaling approval by President.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph E. Davies
Federal Trade Commission
Wisconsin
Husting
Davies
White House
Peru and Chile May Adjust Differences
Lima Peru November report says the foreign minister briefed a Senate secret session on Peru Chile relations and won unanimous confidence. In October both governments reportedly planned to restore legations at Lima and Santiago after severing relations since 1910 over Tacna and Arica.
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Lima
Peru
Senate
Chile
Santiago
Tacha
Arica
Ohio Prohibition Carried by 2062 Lead in All Precincts
Complete returns from 6,740 Ohio precincts show prohibition winning by a 2062 majority. The race tally reflects a statewide trend in the November count with “DAYS” leading the effort in Chienti and across the state.
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Ohio
Chienti
Decisive Battle Opens as Allies Aid Italy Front
Washington reports the decisive German drive in Italy entering its first stages as reinforcements are rushed to the Piave line and heavy artillery moves from the western front to General Cadorna. London notes indications of a general Turkish retirement in Palestine.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Armen
Omecal
Piave Line
Hes
Cadorne
London
War Office
Record corn yield tops eight billion bushels in 1918
Washington reports the 1918 corn crop at 8,191,063,000 bushels, a gain of more than 664,060,000 bushels. Potatoes reach 439,416,000 bushels with weather late-season cuts, and tobacco output sets a record though October forecasts trimmed about 19,700,000 bushels. Historic 1911–18 figures accompany the release.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Poland is to be part of Austria threat reported
Copenhagen notes the Lokal Anzeiger Berlin reports a Berlin conference among annexationists and business interests has shifted from peace pretenses toward aligning with Austria-Hungary in a split with Lithuania, signaling Poland’s ambiguous status amid upheaval.
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Poland
Austria
Copenhagen
Lokal Anseeiger
Berlin
Naprennenengee
Senoigs
Austria-Hunon
Lithuania
German Political Turmoil Endangers Hertling Chancellorship
The article notes threats to Count von Hertling's chancellorship from radical elements and Junker influence. Frydbarg refuses to accept the Vice Presidency and Dr. Kelfferich is tipped to stay as vice chancellor, signaling an unsettled political crisis with military ties shaping the outcome.
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Count von Hertling
Herr Friedberg
Naene Seen Party
T Ie
Theapy Atl
Kelfferich
Junker
Germans Slaughter Captured Prisoners at Passchendaele
London reports about 400 prisoners taken at Passchendaele. Many were killed by their own guns during retreat or capture. An Australian inventor claims a new aluminum alloy is extremely hard for press work and suitable for braze and solder.
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London
Reuter
Passchendaele
Testimony in Havner Case Details Alice Willard's Condition
Trial of H M Havner continued in Logan Iowa with testimony focusing on the day after his alleged grilling of Mrs. Alice Willard during a Villisca murder investigation. State rested with Nard as final witness. jurors list include local farmers and professionals from Cass, Harrison, Calhoun, and other townships.
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C. A
Viesour Valley
BE. B
Cass Township
J.T. Smith
Boyer
A. F. Go
Harrison Ti Ki
Little Sioux
C. A. Ses
Jefferson Town
Senson
Calhoun Wnship
J. F. Stoker
Washington
J. Loyd
Ragalan
R Wilting Farmer
Lincoln Toonami
C. Cherry
Paintes Boyer
Second Liberty Loan Over Subscribed Across Districts
Washington Sun Nov 1 reports the second Liberty loan far oversubscribed at 14 percent, with 9.4 million subscribers and a total of 93,606,766,150 to be issued after half of the excess is accepted. Subscriptions under 50 thousand receive full allotment. larger sums are scaled to a minimum of one cent per hundred and up to 50 million.
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Washington, D. C
Amercans
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Goevenary
New York Federal Reserve
Chicago
Sheriff Swoyer of Elk Point Dies After Illness
Elk Point South Dakota May 9 Sheriff E C Swoyer died last night at 12 18 oclock after a sudden illness following a late dinner He was taken ill at a hotel and moved to a hotel office where he grew faint and unconscious Australia His age was Trias years He leaves a wife and four siblings John and James in Canada Mia Tom Smith and Mrs Jake Lit Funeral plans not announceded
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Elk Point
E. ¢. Swoyer
John
Richland Township
James
Canada
Mia
Tom Smith
Jake Lit
Richland
Allied high command to result from visit
Paria reports Jules Cambon, oral secretary to the French foreign minister, expresses confidence that allied prime ministers in Italy will achieve unity of command long sought. He says most heads of state agree on the necessity, and criticizes German behavior as signaling a divided approach toward Russia.
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Paria
Jules Cambon
Reign Affairs
Italy
M. Cambon
Acquittal in Poison Plot Case Reported in New York
Samuel Livin good of Zaneville Ohio a private assigned to the United States aviation camp at Princeton was acquitted of charges alleging possession of deadly poison with intent to lure comrades.
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New York
Samuell. Livingood
Zaneaville
Ohio
United Intes Nee Aviation
Princeton
Cotton Ginning Report for Washington County
The Census Bureau reports total cotton ginned in Washington County through early November 7,160,254 bales. This includes 133,170 round bales and 57,381 Sea Island bales.
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Washington. Co
Sea Island
Census Bureau
New Angle Emerges In Chamberlain Murder Case
Richmond authorities pursued a fresh lead in the Albert B. Chamberlain murder case as Dr. Asa Chamberlain remained in custody. The pensioned Iowa lawyer’s son allegedly planned to trace valuable jewelry and money found in his father’s possession before his death.
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Richmond
Albert B. Chamberlain
Iowa
Asa Chamberlain
Proclamation Declares Military Committees Rule at Front
In Petrograd a proclamation from the military revolutionary committee pledges a bloodless shift of power to soldiers and workers. It orders arrest of officers who oppose the movement and calls for front line peace, land redistribution, and transfer of authority to soldiers and workers delegates.
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Petrograd
Nev
Council of Soldiers
Workmen's
Gola
Petro
Iorensky
Chich
Thasaccom
All Revolutionary Committee
Military Revolutionary Committee
Germany Executes Last Reserve Call Up Across Narrow Window
London reports Germany mobilized all previously rejected men for reexamination and sent those fit to training centers within 24 hours. Central News Zurich telegram notes the drive aims for a final front effort before American support becomes effective.
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London
Germany
Central News
Zurich
Centralers
America
Effec
U S Seizes Offices of German Shippers
New York November 9 United States authorities seized the offices of the Hamburg American steamship line in New York. Julius Peter director of the company and several employees were affected by the action as part of wartime measures against German interests.
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U. S
New York
Hamburg-American Steamship Ling
United States
Palmer
Cenem Julius Peter
Com
Condemned Building Collapse Kills Six Women in New York
Six women died when a four story condemned building collapsed in New York. Firemen traced the blaze’s origin to a possible tank crash or crane mishap as heavy machinery toppled atop the wreckage. Coroner work continues as bodies are removed and investigators search for a cause.
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New York
Mov
Ilz
Brooklyt Tedey
Frede Lemanall
Iowa Leads in Food Registration Again
Iowa reports continued lead in food registration with prominent data indicating ongoing registration activity. Officials cite steady participation across counties and sustained public interest into the fall season.
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Iowa
Prices Slashed on Ham and Bacon in Chicago Area
Illinois food administration imposes 5 to 16 cent cuts in consumer prices for ham and bacon as government controls packers. The move, initially limited to Chicago and suburbs, aims to standardize pork and extend to beef and oats in time. Wholesalers set prices from 30 to 81 cents a pound with consumer rates at 36 to 36 cents, lower for high quality cuts.
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Chicago
Illinois Food Administration
American steamer Rochester sunk by submarine
London Nov 6 The American steamship Rochester was sunk at dusk on November 4 by a submarine. Four sailors are known to have died, and one boat with the second mate and 18 men is missing. Eleven others were landed at Rossport Mayo yesterday, with nine survivors reaching shore.
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London
Rochester
Ter
A. Ons
Rossport
County of Mayo
Austria Bars GWI88 Papers Newsprint Ban
Washington reports Austria has forbidden the introduction of through the wires papers and newsprint goods entering the country. The move aims to curb Austro press distribution and print imports.
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Austria
Ex Harvard Star Coaches Soldiers Ward Focal Aruba
Ex Harvard star coaches soldiers ward focal aruba te ri ae at Serer.
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Harvard Star
Aruba Teri Ae
Serer
Russia Faces Civil Strife Amid Petrograd Uncertainty
Disjointed dispatches describe Novermber turmoil in Russia with Kerensky’s government weakened by revolt, Korniloff’s influence rising, and calls for a separate peace with Germany. Ambassadors and the American mission under Elihu Root highlight international aid as Siberian movement proceeds amid fiscal strain.
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Washington
Erensky
Petrograd
Germany
Basler
Plans Probe of Coal Outrages Reported
Fragmentary OCR text describes plans for a probe into coal outrages. Mentions investigators, attorneys, and regulatory enforcement. Details are unclear due to garbled formatting but indicate a formal inquiry into unlawful acts surrounding coal operations.
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Reon Trotzky
Bolsheviki
Reve
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Revolutionary Socialiata
Nikolai Lenine
Helsingfors
Kiga Kusaian
Cermen
Beenborg
Kron
Gin Lroope
Ger
Wilson
Palestine
Cadorna
Haver
D. Swoyer
Mik Point
Dness
Allied High Command
Chamberlain
Hamburg-American Steamship Go
Russia
D. C
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Kerensky
Elihu Root
Siberia
Japan
Troo
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