World at War Week's Early Cables Report British Breakthrough
Washington and London dispatches hail a rapid British advance along the Hindenburg line from St Quentin to the sea. Haig notes successful operations west of Cambrai with heavy ground gained near Boarlon Wood and Romlon Wood, plus nighttime captures. Since November 20 more than 160 guns and numerous prisoners reported.
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Washington
New York
New York Times
Hindenburg
St Quentin
London
Marshal Haig
Cambrai
Boarlon Wood
Romlon Wood
Rontaine Notre Dame
Hindenburg Line
Canal du Nero
Moeuvre
Queant
Bullecourt
The Italian Situation In Rome Report
The Italian situation is more satisfactory than a week ago though danger remains. The Italian forces have time to bring up munitions and the risk of German breakthroughs is easing as Anglo French forces draw closer to field action.
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Rome
Venice
Peace Proposals for Russians Reported in Stockholm
In Stockholm the Russian diplomatic agent S has departed for Petrograd with peace proposals from the Central ers to hand to the Russian Revolutionary Government for consideration.
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Stockholm
Petrograd
Saiders
Centralers
Americans Urged to Leave Petrograd
Washington dispatch from The United Press says the American ambassador in Petrograd has advised all Americans to depart the city amid tensions and ongoing military activity in the region.
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Petrograd
Washington
United Press
Vetrograd
Proposed Japanese Army for Russia
Tokio, The leading newspaper The Wamichi advocates dispatch by Japan of an army of about men to the Russian front in the event of a separate peace.
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Tokio
The
Wamichi
Japan
Enemy pressure on Italy eases overall still strong at Monte Grappa
Reporting on World War I front activity shows reduced enemy pressure across Italy though German assaults continue at Monte Grappa. The Germans launch repeated attacks and incur heavy losses as combat persists in the montane sector.
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Rome
Monte Grappa
Jensen enlargement of Blockade Zone around Britain and France
Copenhagen announces enlargement of the blockade zone around Britain and France effective today. The measures affect naval and air movements along the Spanish coast and extend to the Azores while the western Mediterranean free zone is included. The memorandum says the new steps prevent Allies from using neutral shipping to aid their war efforts.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Britain
France
Azores
Hithvarto
Mediteranean
Enemy thrusts fail on the Asiago plateau and Piave river
A damaged dispatch reports Italian defenses repelling a powerful enemy thrust toward the Piave as Allied forces hold back with a river crossing in boats. Strong actions by Italian units halted the assault, driving the enemy back and preserving positions along the Asiago front.
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Reme
Asiago Plateau
Ta River
Piaye
Leftimia
Russia's Revolution Fights Reported by Berlin and Vienna
Copenhagen reports from Berlin that fighting has begun between Bolsheviks and General Kaledin. A Berne message from Vienna says Russians are evacuating Galicia, signaling upheaval across the front.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Kaledin
Berne
Vienna
Galicia
Russia seeks three months armistice with Germany
New York reports say conflicting rumors claim the Soviet negotiates a three month armistice with Germany to allow peace terms submission. The Russian ambassador in Washington asserts the Russian army remains strong and will resume fighting once Bolshevik detestation grows, expected soon.
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New York
Petrograd
Germany
Washington
German Peace Move News Hint of Major Allied Term Offer
London based correspondent reports believed German maneuvers signal a forthcoming peace terms proposal. German ruling classes expect Allied rejection.
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London
New York Tribune
Germany
Germany's Western Front Strength Reported by Embassy
Official statistics published by the French Embassy show that German strength on the Western Front is 5,320,000. The figure reflects a tallied manpower total amid wartime reporting.
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Ermany
Western Front
Washington
West Front
Help Your Town Through Local Paper Trade
An exhortation to support local tradesmen and keep spending within the community. Encourages courteous treatment of strangers and electing reliable local men to public positions, arguing that investing in stores and workshops strengthens the town and benefits the newspaper office through favored printing work.
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Lima
Tailor Shop in Meekatharra Announces Hand Made and Ready Made Suits
Meekatharra tailor L Btalides announces his establishment offers hand made suits and ready made options all tailored to fit. French serges and Var's fabrics are stocked with fast service. custom fittings completed within hours after order with a guarantee of perfect fit for ladies and men alike.
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Meekatharra
L. Btalides
Var
The Tibetan Question and Hedin on Tibet policy
Dr Sven Hedin comments in Contemporary Review on the Dalai Lama policy noting surprise at historical invasions and the shifting balance in Asia The piece discusses British and Chinese roles in Tibet after the Younghusband expedition and argues England erred in action while China aims to make Tibet a province under Pekin authorities.
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Dr. Hedin
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Alexander the Deat
India
Asia
Nadir Shah
Ita
London
Tibet
Lord Curzon
Leget
England
Hedin
Bas
Lord Curzan
Younghusband
Lhasa
Dale
Lama
Pekin
China
Turkestan
Teres
Kmont To
Srme
Cursee
A Servant of the Public in a Penny Post Office Scene
In a provincial post office a reluctant clerk handles penny stamps amid bustling staff and a quiet romance. A postmaster, two servants, and a shy student create a lively clash of humor, longing, and idle chatter as stamps, orders, and small schemes unfold.
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Iady
Abe
Bie
Flor
Lini
Bilay
Huilo
Kit
Adonis
Fasl Cme
Ards
Quadra
Lenny
Tome
World’s greatest lists of landmarks and prices in Harper’s Weekly
A compiled snapshot lists wonders such as the tallest monument the Wash ington obelisk at 558 feet, the longest aqueduct Creton in New York at 38 miles, and the oldest university at Oxford founded in 1050. It notes costly items from a Hebrew Bible owned by Germany to tulips in Amsterdam selling for 250 000 dollars, and Rothschild cigars wrapped in gold.
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Cardia
Wales
Sydney
Australia
Cape Henry
England
London
University College
Oxford
National
Paris
Pari Opera House
Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Japan
Garo
Damascus
Iil
Amsterdam
Harper's Weekly
Dancing Shoes Worth a King’s Ransom in Paris
A Telegraph report describes Parisian fashion in exaggerated form as a South American buyer spent £400 on a single pair of dancing shoes. Master shoemaker uses rare plumage, birds’ skins, lace, and metal threads with no apprentices, creating luxury slippers that command 8 to 10 pounds and more per pair.
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Lusuiry
Pais
Paris
Sailez
Tete
Waterproofing and polish to protect woodwork
A brief note advises applying a good coat of finish to protect wooden surfaces from water and rust. It emphasizes thorough polishing to preserve beauty and prevent immediate deterioration amid damp conditions.
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