New York Mayoral Campaign Ends in War Issue Clash
Mitchel seeks fusion re election facing Hylan Democratic rival Hillquit Socialist urging peace and bonds refusal Bennett Republican nominee shares war issue stance. Campaign centered on Tammany Hall influence and wartime policies shaping New York mayoral race outcomes.
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New York
John Purroy Mitchel
fusion
Tammany Hall
Wilson
Morris Hillquit
ogerty
John F. Hylan
William Randolph Hearst
Gary
Mitchs
William M. Bennett
Mitchel
Tammany
Secretary Fulton Seeks Prompt Vote on Prohibition and Suffrage
Columbus reports Secretary of State Fulton asked election officials to count state issue votes quickly and wire full results tonight. Rural towns may delay results, with local contests drawing voters. Drys and wets issue optimistic statements as record turnout looms. total registered voters approach 63,000 with about 63 thousand ballots cast.
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Fulton
Columbus
Ttig
Trys
Joseph Klunk
board of elections
Bertha Thalheimer Sentenced for Literature Distinction
Socialist Bertha Thalheimer has been sentenced in Leipsig to two years at ward labor for distinc tion of literature. A young woman's body, one eye blackened and lips bruised, was found among dead embers at a camp fire near Calvary cemetery in Cleveland. Five thousand New York butchers discuss a strike over union recognition a $22 minimum weekly wage and 63 percent hour work week. Cholera killed enough meat last year to feed 1,000,000 soldiers for five and a half months per the department of agriculture.
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Bertha Thalheimer
Leipsig
Calvary cemetery
Cleveland
New York
department of agriculture
Maximum steel prices fixed by War Board and Wilson
Washington November 6 1917 maximum prices on cold rolled steel pipe scrap sheets wire and tin plate approved by President Wilson based on a prior board producers arrangement. Prices apply to all government allied and public transactions and may be revised January 1918.
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Washington
war industries board
steel producers
Wilson
f. o. d. Pittsburgh
f. o. b. Pittsburgh
Coal For Northwest Chicago Nov 6
Five weeks remain before navigation closes on the Great Lakes and 23 348 100 of the 29 000 000 tons of coal estimated to avert a northwest shortage have already been moved, the Railroad War Board reports.
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Northwest
Chicago
Great Lakes
railroad war board
Ohio Forwarding Christmas Gifts to Camp Sheridan Soldiers
Ohio plans to act as Santa for soldiers at Camp Sheridan Alabama. Col. G Imperling will receive and oversee delivery of gift packages in Columbus. Send packages by express or parcel post prepaid to reach by December 15. Tags must be used for correct delivery.
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Columbus
Ohio
Santa Claus
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
G. E. Gimperling
Gimperling
field county
United States
Zimmerman Placed to Lead Officers Training School
Brigadier General Charles X. Zimmerman will head the officers training school at Camp Sheridan Montgomery opening January 5. The program will train about 400 enlisted men from units of the Thirty-seventh division for commissions as second lieutenants as vacancies arise. Thousands of Ohioans are expected to visit the camp before Christmas with an information bureau near division headquarters to help visitors reach any point on the Camp.
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Montgomery
Ala
Charlies X. Zimmerman
schoo
Camp Sheridan
division
vinitora
Teutonic Forces Threaten Italian Right Wing in Venetia
London reports Teutonic and Austro-Hungarian forces press along the Tagliamento and Carnic Alps region driving across the river near Pinzano and aiming to cut off General Cadorna's right wing. Berlin claims 6,000 Italians captured with artillery taken. possible further moves toward Livenza or Piave. British and Russian actions defeat Ottoman and Turkish forces in Palestine and Black Sea regions with substantial booty and prisoners.
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London
Tagliametto
Carnic Alps
Adriatic sea
Venetia
Pinzano
Cadorna
Berlin
Taglamento
Venice
Livenza
Piave
Rome
Trentino
Lago Garda
Brescia
Milan
Verona
Flanders
Houtholst wood
Comines-Ypres
France
Palestine
Black sea
Beersheba
Gaza
Troop Ship Delayed After Suspicious Sentry Arrest
Washington on November six reports that a troop ship bound for France will not sail for several days while federal authorities conduct a thorough examination after a man acting suspiciously in the crow's nest was arrested. The detainee, possibly a machinist, refuses to speak and remains in custody.
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Washington
France
Ile
Troop Train Attack Near Marysville Sparks Manhunt
Twenty five armed men alleged to be Industrial Workers attacked a Western Pacific troop train in the Feather River canyon. They cut two coaches from the train but were driven off after a stubborn defense by soldiers. The attackers fled to the hills and posses are pursuing.
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Marysville
Cal
Western Pacific railroad
Feather river canyon
Draftees to Leave Camp Sherman for Camp Pike
About 5 000 Ohio selective service soldiers will move from Camp Sherman to form a national army division at Camp Pike Little Rock Arkansas. Details call for 1 000 men per detail with the first departing by November 10 and the last by November 12. The depot battalions cannot supply all 5 000. 2 000 will come from other units including several regiments. A luncheon will honor Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania with a preview of Camp Sherman troops.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Martin Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Sherman
Well Known Furtier Dead in Cincinnati Hotel
A. E. Burkhardt a renowned furrier died in his hotel suite in Cincinnati aged 73 after months of ill health including rheumatism and neuritis. He had business ties in Paris London and Leipzig and was well known internationally.
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Cincinnati
A. E. Burkhardt
Burkhardt
Paris
London
Leipzrg
Pro German Agitation Strains Northwest Spruce Forests
Washington reports pro German agencies hindering aircraft wood production in the Northwest. Officials consider a drastic campaign against agitators as sabotage cases rise in mills, with labor disturbances tied to the ILW and W hampering rapid buildup of air fleets. Senate incidents include mill accidents fires at lumber yards boiler explosions and other events.
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Northwest
Washington
proGerman
ILW
Senate
Government to requisition 410 percent coal output nationwide
Washington reports the fuel administration will requisition 410 percent of mine output for government distribution to meet emergency needs as shortages deepen. It will classify industries by importance and direct coal supply accordingly, with coke price revisions likely after Warren Blauvelt’s appointment. Miners and operators are barred from unilateral settlements pending fuel board review.
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Fuel Administration
Washington
Warren S. Blauvelt
Detroit
Garfield
war industries board
German Soldiers Appeal to Gerard Over War Atrocities
A forthcoming pamphlet, German War Practices, notes German soldiers appealing to Ambassador Gerard to protest massacres and butcheries. One soldier signed as a German soldier and Christian after Russia prisoner killings. another, a soldier and man who is no barbarian, urged protests against English prisoner killings.
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Gerard
Washington
committee on public information
Coal strikes seek settlement as Hayes urged to intervene
President of United Mine Workers Frank J. Hayes was asked by Fuel Administrator Garfield to use influence toward settling Kansas coal strikes. A wage dispute threatens Michigan mines and may prompt joint conferences. Also, John Skelton Williams said current railroad rates fail to sustain credit and ICC will likely review the requested revision.
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Washington
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers
Garfield
Kansas
Michigan
Powder plant blast wipes out New Kensington works
In New Kensington Pennsylvania on November 6 the United States Aluminum company powder works were destroyed by fire after a series of explosions. Five people died and over forty were injured as residents evacuated. Officials suspect a plotted attack. The plant produced bronze powder for star shells used by the Allies. In Washington on November 7, the Milwaukee Social Democratic Publishing Company sought to restore second class mailing for the Milwaukee Leader, challenging the Espionage Act.
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Sig
New Kensington
monster powder works
United States Aluminum company
America
No Man’s Land
Washington
Milwaukee Social Democratic Publishing company
Milwaukee Leader
Victor L. Berger
Burleson
Segregation Unlawful in Louisville Supreme Court Ruling
Federal Supreme Court declares Louisville's negro segregation ordinance unconstitutional, affecting similar measures in Baltimore Richmond St Louis and other cities. The 1914 ordinance aimed to separate facilities to prevent intergroup conflict and maintain public peace.
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Federal
Supreme Court
Louisville
Washington
Baltimore
Richmond
St. Louis
ap fn
Orys Plan Big Campaign for Prohibition
New York November 6 After the election the Anti-Saloon League will launch a vigorous month long drive for nationwide prohibition. Prominent speakers from the National Anti Saloon League will address 138 public meetings across New York state backing the campaign.
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Orys
New York
Anti-Saloon league
yigorou
New York state
National Anti-Saloon league
Norway's Shipping Losses Reported for October
London dispatch notes the Norwegian legation reports that in October 19 Norwegian vessels totaling 34 577 tons were lost, with 48 Norwegian seamen perished.
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Norway
London
Greece Delays Mobilization Pending Allied Help
Washington reports Greece may withhold general mobilization until full allied cooperation on supplies is assured. Premier Venizelos travels from Rome to discuss plans with Greek statesmen and allied powers. France and England reportedly send large reinforcements to aid Italy while the US extends a 5 million dollar credit to Romania through the Russian embassy.
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Washington
Greece
allan cables
Venizelos
Rome
Germany
Baker
France
England
Italy
Lansing
Romania
Y M C A War Funds Drive Set for November Eleventh
Lancaster and Fairfield County Ohio prepare for a nine month Y M C A war relief drive with a $35 million national target and a $2.75 million Ohio share. Mer. Henry I s. Peters named Fairfield county chairman to raise nineteen thousand dollars. local meeting scheduled with five member executive committee.
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Columbus
Ton
John Mott
Timberman
Fairfield county
Mer. Henry 1s. Peters
Muffin Muff Found After Being Reported Missing
Mrs Conrad of Rerne township reported a muffin missing from Fox Muff, a local mail store. Chief Watlare said the item was likely left behind while she shopped, and the muffin was later found at the store after she was notified.
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Chiet
thenry
J. i
Rafna Conrad
Rerne
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