Tins Hold Lines in North Palestina Front Gains Reported
Nov. 17 British artillery advances along the Palestine coast as Turks retreat from ErRemie and Lat. Paris reports German efforts near Veldhoek repelled with French counterfire. Italian fronts from Asiago to Piave show repulsed Austro German attacks with limited gains and heavy Piave River fighting. German town Cismon captured near the Adriatic.
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Er Remie
Paris
War Office
Veldhoek
Nancy
Meuse
Asiago
Piave River
Piave
Perenne
Teatiaee Caemetery
Stone
Ital
Taliane
Zenson
Petrograd
Polaheviki
Kerensky
Kieve
Turkish War Office Bombed by British During Air Raid
British air action over the Gallipoli peninsula hit the Turkish War Office and damaged a Turkish warship. Official reports describe a large explosion and a German cruiser damage during the raid, with further details released by Turkish authorities.
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Ler
Ga HM Peninsula
Sul‘lan
Wea
Snaanh
Sina
Turki Ae
Turklali
Henry Ford’s Detroit Plant to Begin Ship Fittings
Washington reports Henry Ford’s Detroit plant, already expanding for airplane parts, will soon start producing ship fittings. Ford plans to supply government orders and accelerate output across his facilities to meet large-scale demands.
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Henry’s
Washington
Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Villa Forces Advance Amid Mexican Turmoil
Reports from Presidio and Juarez detail Villa's movements after Parral as 6000 Carranza troops are reportedly trapped near Morelos and Villa officers claim a broad revolutionary coalition could topple Carranza. Juarez braces for bandit attack while Americans escape across the Rio Grande amid gold and silver transfers.
Germany Prepares for New Retreat
United Press reports British forces in Flantera threaten a west front withdrawal. Captured German officers reveal high command fears a several mile retreat as Crown Prince Rupprecht leads defense on the Paaschendaele ridge. German staff acknowledge dwindling manpower after two months of heavy use.
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United Press
Flantera
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Paaschendaele Ridge
The
Somme
West Front
Two Die in Oil Plant Explosion at Norfolk Oklahoma
An oil plant explosion and ensuing fire at the Sandard OU company's refining and blending facility in Norfolk Oklahoma last night left two workers burned to death and five missing. Initial estimates place the loss at $509,000 with the deceased identified as William Campbell and J. Ryan.
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Tulcan
Okla
Sandard OU Company
Norfolk
Willam Campbell
J. Ryan
Berger Charged with Disloyalty Over Milwaukee Leader
Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee and former Wisconsin congressman faced charges of disloyalty and mutiny in the post office case arguing why the Milwaukee Leader should be denied second class mail privileges.
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Washington, D. C
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Post Office Department
Milwaukee Leader
Fosdick challenges Immorality charge near training camp
Raymond Fosdick, director of training camp activity, challenged Mrs. Grace Humminston to prove her claim that 600 girls near a training camp are about to become mothers. He said only a few unfortunate girls are involved, not numbers alleged.
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Washington
Grace Humminston
Raymond Fosdick
Barr's Criticism Sparks Labor Leaders at AFL Convention
Buffalo delegates at the 47th AFL convention discuss William H. Barr's attack on government handling of labor issues. Barr labels the eight hour day as economic waste and warns it could become an industrial statue amid wartime policies.
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Buffalo
William H. Barr
National Founders’ Association
American Federation of Labor
Hart
Townley seeks new coalition in wartime unity bid
Buffalo N Y November 17 A C Townley president of the farmers non partisan league and L V Strayer second vice president of the National Farmers' cooperate with AFL farmers pledge to join hands with union labor behind the government to lower prices and increase production for war effort Townley notes farmers hold 37 percent of the vote and labor 25 percent urging a broad coalition rather than a mean one to support field and factory needs.
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Buffalo
N. Y
American Federation of Labor
A. C. Townley
Farmers Nonpartisan League
L. V. Strayer
National Farmers’ Co
Townley
Northcliffe declines offer of air ministry
London November 17 Lord Northcliffe has rejected Lloyd George's offer to head the new air ministry in a lengthy letter. He cites discontent with certain administration methods, especially regarding relations with the United States, and says he wishes to maintain an independent stance.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
Air Ministry
Lloyd-George
Lioyrd- George
Fegard
United States
Indictments in Ohio hospital patient death case
A. L. Barlow and James F. Brown, attendants at Longview State Hospital for the Insane, were indicted on first degree murder charges in connection with the death of Robin Hollister at Jonesview hospital the previous week. Police say both admitted beating Hollister and blamed the other.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
A. L. Barlow
James FE. Brown
Longview State Hospital For
Robin Hollister
Joneview
Barlow
Brown
Hollister
Meat Prices Jump 87 Percent in Two Years
Washington reports meat animal prices for hogs cattle sheep and chickens rose 62.2 percent from a year ago and 87.5 percent from two years ago on October 16. The Agriculture Department notes a 1.9 percent rise from September 15 to October 16, above the seven year average.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
New French Cabinet Formed Under Clemenceau
Paris reports Georges Clemenceau assembling a new cabinet after succeeding Professor Painiere. He plans to present the full ministry to President Poincare that afternoon with posts including War Minister Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Plohon among others.
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Painiere
Poincare
George Clemenceau
Stephen Plohon
Louis
Jules
Marine
Coorgeson
Commerce
Clementel
Clavellie
Louis Louch
Strong Enemy Alien Methods Considered
Washington November 17 cabinet discussed drastic new regulations for enemy aliens to counter fires bomb plots and information conveyance to Germany. Attorney General Gregory favors strong action and a presidential proclamation will embody the measures pending final approval.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Gregory
Wilson
Pelota
Seaboard
Russians Seek Socialist Government via Armistice Talks
London reports Petrograd negotiations propose disarming the Red Guard and Petrograd garrison under municipal control. Bolsheviks accept terms but socialists demand exclusion. Kerensky pledges allegiance to the revolution as Moscow armistice expires.
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London
Russia
Petrogradte Edeeday
Bolsheviki
Red Guard
Petrograd
Kerensky
Bolshcheviki
Moscow
German propaganda balloon falls behind German lines
A German paper balloon dropped behind enemy lines near American division HQ carrying copies of the Gazette Des Ardennes with a lead article attacking President Wilson. The paper also printed a British official statement reporting the capture of 1,000 German officers and was sent to General Pershing.
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Franc
Pershing
Mexico moves on oil fields amid entente fears
Washington reports a Mexican push led by President Carranza against rebel forces near the oil fields of Tamaulipas, with suspected German influence cited. Allied legations tighten warnings as the situation risks drawing in the Kaiser’s interests and disturbing entente plans.
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Washington
Carransa
Mexico
Manuel Palacs
Oid Fielda
Samece
Virginia Minn Ax Murder Slays Three In Home
Three members of the Alar family and a boarder, Peter Trepich, were killed last night in Virginia Minnesota. The killer left a note warning Austrian families who bought bonds or subscribed to the Red Cross. Bodies found in bed after being slashed and bludgeoned. Police say the suspect washed hands under a crucifix then wrote the warning. Wholesale arrests reported.
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Virginia
Minn
Paul Alar
Peter Trepich
Iowans Urged to Buy 48 Million in War Savings Stamps
Washington reports a nationwide drive to sell 2 billion dollars in war savings certificates starting December 2. Iowa’s share is 48 million, with Homer Miller in Des Moines coordinating through the Iowa Bankers Association to mobilize office, bank, store, and rail station outlets.
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Washington, D.C
McAdoo
Frank A. Vanderlip
Homer Miller
Des Moines
Iowa
Miller
Iowa Bankers Association
Railroads Seek US Loans to Ease Rate Increases
At an Interstate Commerce hearing Samuel Rea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad urged government loans for railroads and pledged they should not affect proposed freight increases. Clifford Thorne for shippers argued loans would help finance the rate rise. Rea testified the money should be forthcoming if needed.
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Washington, D
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Clifford Thorne
Rea
Venice Deserted as 140000 Flee Amid War Threat
Venice shows a desolate scene with population dropping from 160000 to about 20000 as nearby Austro German lines push near the Piave and Stile river triangle. Authorities run trains and ships to evacuate residents while famed sites like Rialto and St Mark's Square are emptied and diverted.
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Associated Press
Venice
Meve
Rialto Bridge
St. Mark's Square
Edison Urges Converting Sailing Ships To Steam
Washington November 11 Thomas A Edison urged the shipbuilding board to convert more than 1 000 000 tons of American sailing ships into steam propulsion He argued engines and coal bunkers would reduce cargo space but speed advantages would compensate The nation has over 5 000 sailing vessels totaling over 1 000 000 tons and the government will soon control about 400 000 tons of sailing ships transferred from the former government authorities.
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Washington, D. C
Ahippiog Board
Thomas A. Kdlaca
Mr. Edison
Mrener
Pope Urges Military Leaders to Observe War Rules
Pope Benedict calls on rulers of the Central Empires to direct their armed forces to comply with established inviolable law. He urges protection of civilians including women and children, churches, hospitals, bishops’ palaces, and presbyteries, and warns to enforce the rules if needed.
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Pope
Bodhes
Pope Benedict
Pontificia
Vienna
Germans Surrender To Preach Republic In French Scheme
Report from Washington dated November 17 states hundreds of German troops are surrendering voluntarily on the Western Front as part of a French backed campaign. The surrendered are not treated as enemies but allowed to work toward a German republic, with a general order inviting those who surrender to join the republican cause.
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Washington
Hopulfie
Gierman
Witeen
Germany
Republic
West Front
Submarine War Claims Reversal Echoed in London and New York
London reports Sir Eric Ceddes cautions that submarine tonnage gains do not prove defeat of the threat. Arthur Pollen declares the German submarine campaign has broken down, calling it a monumental event and noting Britain’s shipping losses have fallen to about 1,000,000 tons annually in early November.
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London
Home of Commons
Eric Ceddes
Admiralty
New York
Arthur Pollen
Sue
Associated Press
Europe
United States
America
Germany
Tammany Starts Early After Women Voters
New York on November 17 reports Jimmy Kelley a Tammany chierjet leader turned Hester Street saloon into a free sugar dispensary giving away 1000 pounds to porch lane wives in celebration of the large vote for woman suffrage. An orchestra added to the gaiety of the day.
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Tammany Cheirjet
Thia Hester Street
Porch Lane
Speculation ends as food admin imposes price safeguards
Washington reports that speculation in butter and eggs is ended by a voluntary agreement with butter and egg exchanges. The rule set bars purchases on call except for actual distributors and requires purchases only for normal distribution to prevent fictitious prices and ensure efficient business operations.
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Food Administration
All Men at Snelling Will Get Commissions
Maj. A. M. Ferguson at Fort Snelling reports Washington orders detail every man in the student officers reserve camp who receives commissions to active service. About 80 men will be commissioned, with only three or four excluded for non citizenship or insufficient papers.
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Minneapolis
A. M. Fergunos
Fort Snelling
Washington
Acave
Ferguson
Villa Takes Personal Command At Ojinaga
Presidio Texas November 16 Kanedaon Villa assumes personal command of the Villa troops occupying the Ojinaga port Col Miguel Trillo personal secretary confirms to AP at noon at the main Ojinaga fort Trillo says Mipilote Villa is in Ojinaga with his famous brother having crossed from the United States more than a week ago
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Presidio
Tex
Rio Grande River
Ojinaga
Mex
Villa
Duri
United States
Boone
Kanedaon Villa Jo
Ojinage Port
Miguel Trillo
Ojinagea
Trillo
Mipilote Villa
Earthquake Felt in Washington D C at Night
A pronounced quake centered about 6 000 miles from Washington occurred from 10 59 p m to 1 2 a m. The maximum movement was around 11 57 p m to 1 40 a m with effects reported in the capital city.
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Washington, DC
Washington
More Knitters Needed for War Aid Sweaters
Washington dispatch reports an urgent appeal to women nationwide to knit sweaters and wristwrappers for soldiers and sailors in the war effort, with Red Cross support urging participation and rapid mobilization.
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Washington
Barrage Repels German Raid on American Lines
American patrols in France harass German positions as clashes in No Man's Land intensify. Artillery fires a forward barrage, German machine guns are silenced, and US troops report several wounded while reinforcing trenches.
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No Man's Land
France
Lenine Peace Offer Debate Reaches German Reichstag
London reports an independent socialist group in the German Reichstag asks the president to convene an immediate session to discuss Nikolai Lenine's peace proposals. They also urge debate on Crownland Lithuania and Poland while Bolshevik aims for armistice and broad proposals rather than separate peace with Germany.
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Reichstag
Nikolai Lenine
Pholacheviki
Amsterdam
Courtland
Lithuania
Poland
Germany
Methodists Propose Rural Fellowship Plan Across Seminaries
The Methodist Episcopal Church plans a graduate fellowship to train rural pastors in each seminary. A centenary commission will direct a campaign for a sixty million dollar milestone fund. Vacancies in the frontier department will be filled, with Addison T. Smith and John F. Roberts named to lead.
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Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal
Board of Home Missions and Church
Milston
Vacaneles
Frontier Department
Addison T. Smith
Twin Falls
John F. Roberts
Las Vegas
Warburg Says Railroads Need Increased Revenue
Paul Warburg of the Federal Reserve Board told the Interstate Commerce Commission that current railroad finances threaten government and public alike. He said carriers cannot secure new capital and urged higher rates to maintain confidence in railroad securities.
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Washington, D. C
Paul Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
British and Canadian plantin g nation force enlistment announced
New York November 16 reports that fifteen regiments have been enlisted in the United States by the British and Canadian planting nation office. The missing worded announcement notes this recruitment drive amid the conflict context, with emphasis on the expanded Allied manpower.
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New York
Elected Head of Lu Do Co Chattanooga Tennessee
Unanimously elected president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy today in Chattanooga Mrs Mary Poppenheim of Charleston was chosen after Mrs Charl Drvan of Memphis withdrew from consideration.
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LU. DO. Co. Chattimnooge
Tenn
Mery Poppenheim
Charleaton
The
United Daughters of the Confederser
Charl Drvan
Memphin
Howl
Foster Funeral Held for Former State Official in Indiana
A funeral service for John W. Wooster former secretary of state and dean emeritus of the American Bar Association was held in Washington with a distinguished party led by President Wilson in attendance. Wooster’s body was later moved to Evansville Indiana for burial.
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Washington
John W. Wooster
Atete
Oll
Kveansville
Ind
Wilson
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