Thanksgiving entertainment at St Mary's Church delights large crowd
A Thanksgiving entertainment at St Marys Church hosted by the Altar Society drew a large crowd. Afternoon euchre games awarded prizes to numerous local residents, a busy bazaar raised funds, and evening dancing filled the boot house with music by Mayme Neil Award Dum and P FL Hammond.
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St. Mary's ywodl
Stay’s Church
Dennisame
James Light
Marret Gininger
Cost
Miss Keatt
Mary Conkle
Albert giller
Edw. Bin
aple
Mies Mayme Neil
Award Dum
Mr. P
FL Hammond
vr. Hoffer
James mk
Cla Kilarger
Mary Wagnier
H. M. Henkle
Paui Telgheimer
ernet Fox
Greenfield
James Ni Tasam
Ralph Bueehler
Walter Fleming
A. F. Bipder
aed
Joe Vatterman
Parley Nixon
Anna Studer
Lexingan
Leonard Smith
A. Stare
Newark
he Democrat
Allied Armies Under New Unified Direction Planned
Paris reports a wartime conference may unite command of all Allied armies under a central lead with France handling the banks of funds and Britons overseeing military operations while the United States manages resources and economic efforts. Key leaders from Britain France and the United States reportedly sanction a radical shift as war aims are clarified amid Russian peace concerns.
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Paris
bank of france
United States
Germany
House
wea
Lloyd-George
Bllifour
Bantoudt
Clamenceau
Frince
nomnindia
Serbia
Meletum
Russia
King Haakon and Norway Enter World War
King Haakon VII of Norway and his government commit the nation to the world war, signaling readiness to defend sovereignty and join Allied efforts as hostilities expand in Europe. Norwegian leadership emphasizes resolve and collective sacrifice amid mounting crisis.
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Norway
War stamp taxes take effect December first nationwide
The government imposes a broad set of war stamp taxes affecting parcels, stock deeds and numerous papers. Exemptions cover certain cooperative building loans, and taxes apply to postages, playing cards, proxy voting, powers of attorney, bonds, stock issuances and transfers, checks and rents above thresholds. The list outlines rates and applicability across many document types.
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Columbus
forces post
American escapes from Germany headline tale
A fragment recounts an American, first from Chicago, who fled German captivity and crossed into Britain. He reportedly leaped from a speeding train into London and then, a dangerous chase, narrowly escaped electric wires at the Holland frontier while a chasing force closed in.
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Germany
Ponten
Naw
etek O'Brien
Muteence
Chicaro
las
London
O'Brien
Holland frontier
tim
Prohibition Speakers Scheduled at National Convention
The text lists speakers including Mien Sheppard and Uarkles sponsors of prohibition pits, Senator Vorah of Idan, Carnie Chapman Cath New, and Otha Scusepera who will urge submission of the national prem ien amembent state states in Washurton Nev during the eighteenth national convention of the Anti-Falcon ay Aea Yee.
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ory
Washurton
Nev
Mien Sheppard
Uarkles
Wiliam Jenings Hryan
Semater Vorah
Idan
Carnie Chapman
Cath New
Otha Scusepera
adent
White
Moderates Align with Radicals in Global Political Shakeup
A notable shift sees Moderates joining Radicals as factions debate leadership. The piece notes competing blocks within government and the rise of a new coalition, with tensions over policy direction and control. An associated report confirms the largest meat order ever placed by US authorities, affecting federal food distribution for months.
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Uhiensa
hirgest
Amertes
istbarion
Plan to ease coal shortage and extend Great Lakes shipping
The War Board urged more sea-river tugs to move coal boats from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to New England. It asked Great Lakes steamship lines to extend navigation, and ordered eastern railroads to divert all westbound freight from New England New York Philadelphia Baltimore Harrisburg to northern routes. Overseas Committees were proposed for major ports to coordinate with allied and U S authorities to improve overseas rail movement, aiming to relieve New England coal shortages and reduce winter congestion.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
New England
General Black
L. A. Garfield
Great Lakes
Pittsburgh gateway
comminees
Harrisburg
Boston
Norfolk
allied overseas executive committee
United States
anvass
Submarine Chaser Damaged in Navy Yard Fire
A newly commissioned U-boat chaser sustained severe damage to its engine room after a fire broke out in Washington on an unknown origin. Fire and pump-out crews fought the blaze, saving the vessel from total destruction.
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Washington
navy department
nirely
Submarine Production Report Stresses German Build Pace
The British Admiralty hears Germany is building subs faster than before. Three French steamships totaling over Taltons and one other vessel were sunk by mining and enemy action during the week along the North.
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Tundon
Nov
Germany
McAdoo Calls Conference On Liberty Loan Work
Secretary McAdoo summons representatives from all twelve federal reserve districts and the women’s liberty team to plan nationwide liberty loan organization for the war effort. He signals no further issues but emphasizes ongoing educational work to prepare the public for government securities thrift and wartime finance. Gunman Daniello confesses to ten assassinations in New York and implicates himself in other murders, naming Tralians as victims.
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Washington
McAdoo
federal reserve
treasury department
Germany
Gunmasi
New York
Daniello
anielio
Tralians
Police to Aid Draft as Nation mobilizes Army
Washington announces that every police official will join the national army machine under War Department plans. Postal authorities will assist in registering men and delivering to training camps, with desertion penalties and rewards for enforcers. The system aims to ensure questionnaires are issued and returned within seven days.
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Washington
war department
General Crowder
department
Iecal
Louris
cams
postolice
CAMERAI UNDER FIRE AS GERMANS ATTACK NEAR BERCHAM
London dispatch reports Cambrai under British bombardment with German assaults on Fontaine Notre Dame Moenvres Bourls and the Arras sector. French forces repulse two German attacks and a raid on the Argonne yields German prisoners as artillery siege continues along the Italian front. An imminent supreme war council meeting will review Western Front operations.
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Cambrai
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Gallaig
Fontaine Notre Dame
Moenvres
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thoeshe
Poelcapeile
Beceleaere
yelanid i
Arras
Berchem
Aschhoop
Strensth
Carniilet
Chempasne
German war office
piosttieus
Brenta
Monte Tomba fale
supreme war council
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
German Food Situation Cites Grain Supply Progress
Berlin on November 30 reports Herr Von Widow of the German food regulation board says bread grain supplies are ample. The imperial grain bureau has received a large tonnage versus last year and the potato crop is satisfactory with plans to improve efficiency in the coming year.
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Germany
Berlin
Herr Von
German food regulation board
Miners Supposed Trapped After Blast at Old Ben Mine
A mine explosion in the Old Ben Coal area trapped several miners under debris as rescuers began work. The workers from the Christopher operation are feared entombed after the blast at dawn on the northern section of the site.
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Christopher
new north wee
Old Ben Coal corporation
James R. Mann Republican House Leader In Baltimore
James R. Mann, prominent Republican House leader, is reported to be hospitalized in Baltimore. The notice notes his position and status while medical teams manage his condition.
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Baltimore Hospital
Fear Pneumonia Epidemic Worries Camp Wheeler
General William C. Gorgas inspected Camp Wheeler in Macon Georgia and reported measles were declining but warned of a possible septic pneumonia epidemic. He noted about 300 pneumonia cases and six deaths in the past month among 22 000 soldiers, with cold weather and summer clothing contributing to risk. He urged extra bed space steel improvements and no new recruits until the outbreak subsides.
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Gorgas
Camp Wheeler
Washington
Nev
Willam C. Gorgas
Macon
Gorges
Will Save Sugar New Rules Issued For Crackers
Washington in November the food administration announced new cracker rules aiming to cut sugar and fat use. An estimated annual saving of 6000 pounds of sugar and 2000 pounds of shortening is projected as manufacturers meet limits on shortening and fats in sponge and sweet goods. The rules cap average shortening at 17 pounds per batch with up to 10 pounds animal fats, and limit animal fats in sponge goods to 20 pounds per batch. Sugar restrictions also limit sugar in sponge goods to zero and cap sugar in sweet goods at a small amount. Additional reductions may be required later by the administration.
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Washington
food administration
Tas
kerri
Fatal Collision and Other City Briefs
Reports from Newark and Cleveland recount a fatal collision with a skull trauma to a driver described as a former attorney general. A separate note mentions Bakers Must Cut Prices amid government price controls and a shooting incident where Raymond Cooperrider was accidentally shot by a hunter in Ohio.
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niobus
Walter
Newark
Raymond Cooperrider
Vstoin
hame
Cooperrider
Lenine Threatens Debt Invalidity for Armistice Demands
Petrograd reports Bolshevik leader Lenine threatens to void Russia’s debts unless nations accept general armistice terms. Vast numbers of soldiers return home from fronts as Krylenko signals a ceasefire and German commanders may negotiate. Kerensky support dissolves as garrison factions back the military revolutionary committee.
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Kerensky
Petrograd
Nicholas Lenine
Bolsheviki sovernment
Russia
Moscow
Khodynkar
Kramoyniki
Bolsheviki
Russia Faces Debt Burden Tied to American Aid
Washington weighs implications of Russian war debts to the United States totaling about 60,000 dollars with 020,000 allocated for munitions. Officials say U S support has reduced Russia’s impulse to repay, fearing broader conflict if arrangements fall through. Separate lines describe a kidnapping and violence case as reported in a nearby dispatch.
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Washington
UVanedi
eepink ashley
United
Defense Attacked De Saultes Trial May Sees Early Next Week
The document outlines attack on De Saultes trial timing with a note on deliberations and references to individuals and a county or city board. It mentions dates and names in a fragmentary way, indicating scheduled hearings and possible legal actions.
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Henry Iberhagn
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