Villa and Carranza forces clash as advance toward Mexico City tightens
Reports from Aguna Calientes and Washington describe Villa’s forces driving Carranza troops from Queretaro and approaching within 200 miles of Mexico City. Sizable defections to Villa occur along the line, with several towns including Irapuato and Guanajuato reportedly occupied without resistance. Telegraphs reportedly halted south of Villa to curb enemy awareness, while convención leaders press toward Tampico and Puerto Mexico to sever Carranza’s lines.
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Aguna Calientes
Villa
Carranza
Quere
Queretaro
Jagunto
Washinton
Mexico City
Carothers
Ville
Jean
Irepunto
Cuanajuato
Gutierres
Gongales
Obregon
Gongalea
Guitterez
Aguaso Calientes
Carranga
Guitteres
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Tampico
Jesua Carranza
Puerto Mexico
Puebla
Julie
Canada
Vera Crus
Tommy Must Have His Little Jokes
London reports Private H. recounts a Tommy Allen joke about close trench fighting. He recalls English trenches near German lines at 70 yards and snipers, and an officer yelling waiter prompting heads to pop up with thirty dead in the German trenches.
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London
New York
Tommy Allins
Erman
Turks Win Sea Battle Off Sebastopol
Berlin reports a Turkish Nept engaged a Russian squadron of two battleships and five cruisers off Sebastopol. One Russian battleship was damaged and another crippled as Turkish ships pressed toward Sebastopol amid unclear follow up. No definite outcome yet from Petrograd on the Black Sea encounter.
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Berlin
Sebastopol
Constantinople
Puraust
Petrograd
Black Sea
Goeben
Serbs Badly Beaten by Austrian Forces
Were Freie Presse dispatch reports Vallevo ervin Vallevo area as Austrians advance in five columns. Attack begins 11 o'clock. Serbs enveloped on left wing and retreat by 6 PM from impregnable defenses. Serbia loses 45 guns and 31 machine guns. over 6,000 Serbians captured.
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Rolubara
Arandie Bvats
Arandiclvats
Berbia
Fire Destroys Fremont Businesses Worth $200000
A blaze in Fremont Nebraska at dawn caused about 200000 dollars in losses to four main businesses in the heart of downtown. Fire department faced dense smoke and frigid conditions as the department store and several shops burned, with owners Gus Gumpert Simon Kranane and J J A Thomas of the destroyed buildings cited among those affected.
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Fremont
Neb
Vreemont
Gus Gumpert
Simon Kranane
J. J. A. ‘Thomas
Refugee Problem Stirs Tension at Church Meeting
A chaotic exchange at a Catholic Church gathering features Secretary Tison and President Francis C. Kelly as they debate who should fund priests. The event exposes misunderstandings fueling the refugee issue and a wider societal challenge.
Raumanian Financier Set for Major Touch in London
London reports indicate George Daniel, director of a national bank, is coming to New York to discuss financial dealings. The visit follows statements from unnamed Somany authorities and a focus on mapls ledgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raumanian
London
George
Daniel
National Bank of Mapls
New York
Paysich Frous
Dam
Tae Somany
Cea
Autho Lee Tia
Heavy firing reported in Baltic naval engagement
Copenhagen correspondent says heavy gunfire on Gothland island off the Swedish coast indicates a Baltic sea battle between German and Russian fleets. German cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers bombarded the harbor for over four hours. factories and a petroleum reservoir were hit. several small cargo steamers were sunk. five people were killed and over 30 wounded. Telegraph from Petrograd notes Turkish torpedo boat destroyers reportedly entered Sulina on the Danube Delta as Romania faces sides with Germany or European law.
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London
Central News
Copenhagen
Gothland
Baltic Sea
Oer
Daily
Petrograd
Morning Post
Sulina
Danube
Europe
Rumania
Germany
Turkey
Woman found murdered in Aurora church yard
Miss Jennie Miller 55 daughter of a former Aurora mayor was found unconscious in the Free Methodist church yard with a crushed skull from a heavy pipe wrench blow. She died at St Charles hospital. Police theorize robbery. handbag with money and jewelry missing.
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Aurora
Ill
Free Methodist Church
Jennie Miller
St. Charles Hospital
Government reaps most from beer sales says Brewers’ group
New Orleans November 20. At the United States Brewers association convention the board of trustees reported that federal tax on beer now yields about three times the revenue earned by breweries themselves. They noted beer sales fell 24 percent in the last half of 2013 due to troubled business conditions, and down 16 percent in July to September compared with the prior year.
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New Orleans
United States Brewers’ Association
Board of Trustees
Excess baggage rates ruled excessive by ICC
Washington D C Nov 19 Existing excess baggage rates were found not unreasonable by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Charges for baggage of excess value were upheld at one cent per cent for each fraction above the maximum, with the increased valuation not to contain. The case, brought by the national baggage committee representing traveling organizations, opposed railroad practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Venezuelan Revolt Reported Making Headway
Reports reaching Curacao from Venezuela indicate the revolution led by Horatio Du Charme against Provisional President Eustillos is progressing. The administration’s supporters claim the revolutionaries have been defeated.
Won't Cut Exhibits Plans At Pas Pane Exposition
At Chicago convention of the War Art and Industrial federation Charles FF Hatheld, secretary of the federation, declared that epite of rupees war Germany will have larger exhibits at the Pas Pane exposition than any time.
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Chicago
Uertany
Iweua
Charles FF
Tow
Var, Art and Industrial Federation
Russian Losses Reported at 40 000 to 60 000 in Poland
Berlin honors Von Hindenburg after a victory in Poland as Western Poland is set at 90 000 Russian losses. The eastern front shows mixed progress with the Russian right advancing from Thorn toward Gumbinnen while the left fights Cracow to Czenstochowa.
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Poland
London
Berlin
von Hindenberg
Copenhagen
Timea
von Hindenburg
Warsaw
Main Russian Army Not Engaged Says Officer
An officer reports the Russian army in Poland is not engaging the German forces. He notes three times as many cavalry as the Germans and describes Russian cavalry pursuing retreating units. The main Russian force moves toward Cracow while smaller detachments hold, with plans to attack Germany via Breslau and Glogau.
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Cracow
Czenstochowa
Galicia
Carpathian Mountains
Austria
Bertin
Soldau
Pannom
Poland
Besl Yal
Carpathiana
Oder River
Germany
Charge Coroner With Abusing Dead Bodies
Relatives of hundreds who die in Harlem hospitals say bodies are not spared from the dissecting table. An inquiry into the coroner’s office heard testimony that autopsies are performed in large numbers and that scarcity of bodies leads to pressure to surrender bodies for dissection.
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New York
Harlem
Timothy Lehane
Berlin Lifts War News Silence Despite Russian Defeat Report
Berlin observes a religious day of reprieve with newspapers suspended for the first time since the war began. The daily war bulletin still issued, but no city circulation copies appeared. Streets show crowds and renewed confidence amid reports of a Russian setback.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Aif
Metz Governor Dies in Amsterdam Dispatch
An Amsterdam dispatch from Reuters Telegraph reports the death of Metz Governor Von Wirfeldt. The brief item notes the governor’s passing and references a period of political instability and recent labor unrest. The report provides few details beyond the obituary notice and the official status of the governor.
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Londen
MenGetarel von Wierfeldt
Diets
Weiebadesy
Amsterdam
Reuter
Absolute liquor ban reshapes darkest Russia era
An article credits Michael D. Tchleseff with instituting nationwide vodka prohibition in Russia, claiming immediate effects from mobilization to law enforcement. It describes dramatic social changes, improved conditions in peasants and cities like Petrograd and Moscow, and a near overnight shift to sobriety under tight government control.
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Michael Demitrovitch
Tehiesetf
Russia
Mediaa
Petromrad
Moscow
Michael D. Tchleseff
Samara
French Division Fighting North of Paris
Berlin reports a sharp air battle between two squadrons north of Paris with renewed clashes over Argonne territory. The encounter involves Allied and German air forces as both sides press for air superiority.
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Berlin
Battle in inundated coast with flat boats near Dixmude
Belgium Nov 20 report says fighting between German and Allied forces in the flooded area between Dixmude and Nieuport now frequently occurs in flat bottomed boats. Army officials say the siege like battle may last several months and personal bravery drives raids and counter raids.
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Belgium
Lwedon
Dixmude
Nieuport
North Sea
Leyden
French Hold Chauvencourt as Explosions Hit Town
Paris reports a German mined explosion in the western Chauvencourt area after French troops occupied it earlier. Indications point to heavy losses and renewed fighting near the Meuse, with German and Allied forces clashing around Tracy Le Val and in Flanders.
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Paris
Chauvencourt
St. Mihiel
Lorraine
Chauvoncourt
Meuse
Argonne
Tracy le Val
French War Office
Lonsen
Flanders
Argonnet
Atlac
Arras
Thas Ieee
Naco clash leaves two wounded in border area
A brief report describes a gunfire incident near Naco Sonora where five bullets were fired. Victims suffered serious shock and injures as local authorities investigated the scene.
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Naco
Aria
Carrison
Sonora
Foreigners suspected in hoot and mouth disease spread
Associated Press report cites warnings from state veterinarians in Missouri and Nebraska about two foreigners with hypodermic syringes who may spread hoof and mouth disease. Officials note the claim could be a hoax but monitor two suspects and advise cattlemen to beware so called cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Joseph
Government Meat Inspection Bureau
D. F. Luckey
Nebraska
United States
Officinls
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Darling
Eigin
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
U S AWAITS REPORT ON TURKISH INCIDENT
Washington reports the Navy seeks a full account of the firing on the Tennessee launch at Smyrna. No confirmation came from Decker or Shemmgthau as diplomats rush to relay details from Constantinople. The carrier task force remains in Turkish waters awaiting full facts before decisions on withdrawal or response.
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Washington
Navy Department
Tennessee
Smyrna
Decker
Shemorgenthau
State Department
Constantinople
Wea
Carolina
Smyrea
Home
Wihdrawn
Ern Heetake
Thas
Thorne Honored by Railroad Commissioners
Washington November 1 The final solution of freight rate problems and the question of government ownership must wait for the completion of the physical valuation of railroads. Charles A Prouty director of valuation of the Interstate Commerce Commission spoke to the National Association of Railway Commissioners urging patience as the country debates regulation and ownership.
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Washington
Sev
Charles A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commiealon
Judge Prouty
National Association of Railway Commission
Rich Field Open to Manufacturers
South American markets present a growing field for US sewing machine makers as demand rises due to war material orders. European brands lose accessibility in tropics while English buyers seek leather and cloth machines for use abroad. The report quotes consular and manufacturing sources on supply pressures and price shifts.
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New York
South America
England
France
America
Tropics
Conral Albert Halstead
Birmingham
Northhampton
United States
German districts cleared of enemy subjects ordered to evacuate
An order from the chief of the general staff of the army requires subjects of hostile nations to leave numerous German cities and regions including Potsdam Riga Bay coast East Prussia and Hamburg within unspecified deadlines. The declaration mentions concentration camps for those remaining unlawfully.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Germany
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Potsdam
Baltic Coast
Ruegen
Atettin
Sehneldemuehl
Thorn
Koenigsburg
East Prussia
Masurian Lakes
Allenstein
Elbing
Maricobura
Leipale
Posen
Glogau
North Sea
Luebeck
Neumanater
Kiel
Emden
Wilhelmahaven
Kiel Canal
Elba
Waser
Hambur
Bremen
Dusneldorf
Hreslau
Gata
Seaee
Ures
Concentration Campa
Farmers Protest Grain Rates Parade in Washington
Farmers and commission officials protested grain rates in Washington as a caravan of farm groups and cooperatives gathered with about 360,000 bushels of grain. Leaders argued rates harmed producers and called for action by the Commerce Commission.
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Weehington
Nev
Balionsl
Comminsones
Thorne
Svavral
Avala
Wepig
Carranza repudiates telegram on presidency power
Washington reports Carranza disavows a telegram from Gen. Gonzales indicating Carranza would resign to hand power to Gutierrez if Villa also relinquished command and they met in Havana. Officials say miscommunication fueled by Intermediaries amid troop movements and imminent battle near Mexico City.
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Washington
Carranza
Pablo Gonzales
Gutierrez
Silliman
Gonelen
Villa
Havana
Gutierres
Mexico City
Gol Villa
Torreon
Iranga
Gonzales
Carranean
Sillman
Leon Canova
Aguas Calientes
Dopement
Geyer Gonzales
Gonsales Se
Genzle
Cres
Receiver Sought for United States Motor Company
In New York on November 18 a rever sought a receiver for the United States Motor Company, a New Jersey corporation with authorized capital of 42,500,000 and plants at Hartford Connecticut Detroit Michigan Dayton Ohio Fort Wayne Indiana and Tarrytown New York, Emanuel Metz a stockholder testified in Supreme Court.
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New York
United States Motor Company
New Jersey Corporan
Hartford
President Wilson Reviews Annual Message Draft
Fragmented dispatch reports President Wilson working on his annual message. Text hints at topics including ownership, the Furpen war, and U S interests. Navy and war concerns appear in context with domestic policy and international affairs.
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Wilson
Innes Remanded for Trial on Swindle Charge
A Texas inmate is remanded for trial on a swindle charge. The case involves alleged fraud with multiple counts and a county court appearance. Police, defense counsel, and the judge are cited as part of the remand proceedings.
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Innes
Ten Die in Reform School Fire Report Unclear
The readable text reports a deadly fire at a reform school with fatalities. Details are garbled and names or dates are unreadable.
Brewers Convene November 18 Meeting
Fragmentary report notes a brewing group convening on November 18. Text references a vault and an association, with unclear context and missing details about location or outcomes.
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Metz
West Flanders
Deseatea
U.S
Bethlehem Stee!com
Bhiarse
Army Supplicary Geneariies Ao
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Valena
Packard
Federal Automobile Companies
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Mae
Cca Des Franee Chess ‘Aided’ Sk
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Motor Company
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Soverv
Asaec
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