Palindromes and curious notices across the nation
A collage of brief items: a Minnesota adoption with Moonlight name, a Chippewa ceremony. weather signals from Columbia whistle codes. a swallow tailed kite in Minnesota. rainfall and river data. a Prussian scouting mishap near Paris. old steamers and police padding coats. automobile plates via parcel post. thunder fear in Jules Verdines. Pennsylvania coal output. a 24 hour New Jersey wedding feast. forest seed collection. electric steel experiments. kangaroo sinews for surgery. and various curious geographies and quotes from 19th century notes.
German Aviators Fly Over England Seaports
Berlin reports German aces flew over the English seaports of Sherness and Harwick, Kent and Essex respectively, near the Thames mouth about 40 to 70 miles from London. Paris also ends daily weather bulletins for military reasons, limiting forecasts to Paris temperatures.
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Berlin
Sherness
London
Harwich
Eneliah
Harwick
Kent
Thames
le Ghont
Marwick
Essex
France
English Channel
Europe
Asss
Germany
Weet
Belgian
Paria
Russia Claims Gains As War Expands In Eastern Theater
Berlin reports Russian cavalry renewed offensive near Kolo and Kalisz with repulses that ease Silesia invasion fears. Vienna notes continued enemy pursuit and rail disruptions as Austrian forces retreat northward. Petrograd confirms east Prussia activity with Johanssonburg and Vistula actions. London cites fresh battles along the Prussian and Silesian front with uncertainty over outcomes.
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Berlin
Kolo
Kalisz
Russian Poland
Silesia
Vienna
Osetchina
Makutischant
Novoaselo
Save
Kotschalveja
Valjevo
Kowminsk
Petrograd
East Prussia
Stalluponen
Kreugslanken
Foldau
Johannisburg
Gumbinnen
Vistula
Neschava
London
Fydikhenen
Marurian
Cracow
Kallez
Rennekampff
Johannesburg
Lyck
Soldau
Russia
Josen
Galicia
Timesky
Lower
Nieszow
Swarm of War Wasps Beset French Cruiser
A French cruiser Waldeck Rousseau engages an Austrian air attack and two submarines in the Black Sea region. An Austrian biplane drops two bombs as a submarine torpedo passes near, the cruiser blows away a periscope, and a destroyer distracts while the submarine retreats.
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Waldeck-Rousseau
Paris
Waldeck-Housseau
Cattaro
Quick
Lumiere Invents Dry Capsule Typhoid Inoculation
Paris reports Auguste Lumiere perfected a dry powder typhoid capsule system for use where regular vaccines fail. Twenty eight capsules per person deliver 10,400 microbes weekly over four a year, with successful trial across 260 localities and 10,000 people. Doctor Roux approves. Lumiere ships weekly treatment doses to the front.
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Paris
The
Matin
Auguste Lumiere
Roux
Ponteur Tute
Lumiere Hoe
Bpenne
Governors Discuss Use of Wisconsin Idea
Madison federal governors conference focuses on applying the Wisconsin idea to railroad tax dairy and food industrial and library commissions. John Roemer, railroad commissioner chair, urges rate control power to refuse increases until commission approval, claiming potential yearly savings.
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Madison
Wia
Wisconsin
Governors’ Conference
John Roemer
Te Railroad Commission
Japanese Artillery Movement Rumor Across Siberia to Poland
London reports indicate travelers confirm rumors of Japanese artillery and troops being moved via Trans-Siberian routes toward Poland. Movements are kept secret with Petrograd workers noting only vague evidence. Irkutsk trains carry mainly Russian troops as winter grips the region and guards patrol bridges.
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London
Manchuria
Windiwetok
Siberia
Poland
Petrograd
Irkutsk
British War Casualties Reported At 57000 In October
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that British casualties up to October 31 totaled about 57 000 men of all ranks. He did not estimate Allied or enemy losses, directing attention to his speeches on peace and international law. Earlier figures noted England sent 206 000 to the front, about one in six. The toll among the nobility was heavy.
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Lonion
Asquith
House of Commons
Edward T. John
East Denbighshire
John
Mr. John
Lord Kitelleir
England
Hrntiah
Stock Exchange to Reopen in January
New York reports the New York Stock Exchange is likely to resume regular business at the start of the new year after recent conferences among exchange officials and financial leaders. Officials say domestic difficulties are largely overcome and London discounts have eased, signaling renewed confidence.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Ezenange Padenning
London
Cotton Exchange to Reopen for Unrestricted Trading
New York November 1 The New York Cotton Exchange will reopen for unrestricted trading Monday. Governors meet today to finalize the plan after Newark exchange's announced opening date.
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Cotton Exchange
New York
New York Cotta Exchange
Orleans
Tore
Exate
Newark
Turkish transports sent to bottom after Constantinople report
Fragmentary dispatch notes Turkish transports sunk near Constantinople after a bombardment. The report hints at Russian attacks and references three ships seen last week, with vessels possibly damaged or sunk in the Hiluck sea area.
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Landon
Nov
Herin
Constantinople
Alot
President to Visit Close Friend's House
Washington reports President Wil will fly to New York tonight and stay over Sunday with Col BM. House, a close friend, before returning to Washington Monday.
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Washington
Wilwa
New York
Col BM. House
Peterme
Washington Monsai Saath Aga
Ths
German Admiralty Declares North Route Safe From Mines
The German admiralty announced that the northern North Sea is free of mines, making neutral ship passages along that route safe. They cautioned that vessels using the southern part may still face danger as mines could exist there.
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Berlin
Germep Admiralty
North Sea
Ragland
Admiralty
German Losses Rise in Berlin War Casualty Totals
Reports from Copenhagen dated November 11 indicate German casualty figures in Berlin have risen to 609,060, covering battles through August September and October. The tally includes killed and wounded with early August to October dates referenced.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
German cruisers seen off Chile as Pacific squadrons stir
Valparaiso reports German cruisers Leipzig Dresden Bremen and Scharnhorst active in Chilean waters after November 1 engagement. Lima dispatches note a Japanese squadron near Eastern Island and Cape Carranza sightings. Watchman near Port Corral says six cruisers, likely German, steamed south on November 11.
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Valpariano
Leipzig
Dresden
Valparaiso
Chile
Scharnhorst
Caelacnaya
Bremen
Nurnberg
Gneisenau
Lima
Talia
Chilean
America
Montevideo
Pacific
Canopus
Defense
Straits of Magellan
New Zealand
Valpariso
Peru
Port Corral
Gnebenau
Peace Rumor Triggers Nationwide Wheat Market Flurry
A Dow Jones report via Lamson Brothers suggests Austria seeks peace with the Allies through a neutral nation, widely interpreted as the United States. The rumor boosts demand for U.S. wheat, with brokers skeptical about its source and potential impact on foreign buyers.
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Dow, Jones & Company
New York
Austria
Germany
Lamson Brothers & Company
Sioux City
United States
Thcker” Newe Company
French Torpedo Boat Sinks German Submarine Off West Belgium
A Dun kirk report says a French torpedo boat attacked a German submarine off West Belgium. The submarine attempted to torpedo the French warship but was countered. the surface crew opened fire and forced the enemy to retreat, returning to port for repairs.
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Dunkirk
West- Belgium
Uncle Sam Must Keep South America Neutral
A European protest over warnings to Revader and Colombia against aiding Germany was rejected by the allies. The dispute touches on the Monroe Doctrine and U S enforcement in the region, with criticism of central authority and foreign influence.
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Uncle Sam
South America
Washington
Europe
Revader
Colombia
Germany
Battle reports diverge as Germans claim gains in Flanders
London reports conflicting fronts in Belgium and Ypres with Berlin claiming heavy fighting and prisoner captures while Paris says German advances slowed and local repulses favor the Allies. French and German statements stress artillery duels and limited breakthroughs near Ypres and Dixmude.
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London
French War Office
Belgium
Berlin
Nieuport
Aiid
Ypres
Merce
Solmsons
Mexican Ares The Posit
Dispatches from Mexico City report Villa ordering an attack on federal forces from San Luis Potosi while factions in the capital jockey for control. President Wilson and Bryan consider no fixed evacuation date for Vera Cruz until guarantees are secured. Carranza moves archives to Corona as Gonzales backs the convention, shaping future power lines.
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Washington
Uu Vila
San Luie Potoal
Wilson
Secretaey Bryan
Vera Crus
Desmipe
Mexico
Thi
United States
Carrarey
Carranza
Exhaner
Corona
Mexico City
Gener Blanco
Agim Calientes
Silano
Pablo Gono
Aguao Calientes
Gonciles
Blanco
Mexico CY
Gonzales
Villa'e Bie
Aguas Calientes
Carrojza
Mecicas
Municipal Officers Hold Convention in Philadelphia
Philadelphia delegates gather to discuss public services and coordination between municipal and state officials. Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg opens the day with speakers from New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities, outlining aims for better governance and cooperation.
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Philadelphia
Muntel
Almirte
United States
Rudolph Mlankenburg
Adelphian
Sion
Wilcox
New York City
America
Ta Arap
Taylor
Phibelps
Ray Palmer
Harri
Chicago
W. Hemi
Mengo
Sipet Vining Engineers
Po Jones
Minnipel
Charles Day
Indoelphia
Jom M. Exhleman
Ito Commission
California
John
Urror Mitchel
New York
Prowl
Halford Fellroed
W H. Mitibie
New York Bite
Coulisepi
Aldermeron Lea
Merri
Eve M. Htrathin
Adine
Ieween
Hi. Baker
Whoreland
F.C. Hows
York
Ageeaeeas
Hoernte
M. Nis
Mibwaukes
Ewann
Italian Troop Ship Burns In Mid Ocean
A damaged Italian troop transport broke fire and burned at sea while in mid ocean on November 14. Civil authorities report the ship drifted after an explosion and no immediate rescue details were available.
Japs Claim 5000 War Prisoners in New Report
A terse wartime dispatch from York dated November 14 reports Japan claiming 5000 prisoners of war taken in recent actions. Details are fragmented, with unclear names and locations due to the damaged text. The item notes a Japanese rear-area unit and references a Kamilo and Nosein without clear context.
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York
Toki
Kamilo
Teiag Ta
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Inter Mountain Globe
H, MH
Gunderson
Hulett
Crook County, Wyo
Hentence
Napoleon
Elba
Madam
Adam
Canvarsing
Atchinson, Ranh
George F. Vincent
University of Minnesota
Leach Lake
Minn
Moonlight
Arine
Columbia
Dan Smith
Big Island
Lake Minnetonka
Minnesota
Brainerd
St Anthony Falls
John Murray
Woodbury
Bernard Lande
Atchdson Globe
Atchison
Johnson
Express
Juline
Nexar
Jules Verdines
Royal
Mertin
Ralentir
Tde Automobile
Kate Rank
Limeatonville
Ville
John McCiinnis
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Forest Service
United States Steel Corporation
Bhatne
Drummond
Wiivaan Merey
Baeh
Elroy
Sid Ratae
Buseis
Echoole
French Weather Office
Maths
Workinet
Japan
Stock Exchange
Ion
British Army
Benz
Batesville
Jad
Flanders
Veer Canal
Dixmude
Dunirk
St. Mihiel
Meune
Joffre
Holland
Calata
Aisne
Flerce
Progrewa
Lye
Amont
Vailly
Rman
Villa
Noyico
Tampico
San Antonio
Tex
Carrefae Bureau
Leo
Naterawi
Citta di Savona
Gall
Catania
Londom
Nauture
Nippon
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