Peace talks may open this winter Count Appony says
Berlin reports Count Albert Appony sees fair prospects for peace negotiations this winter if Romania’s campaign ends. He notes Romanian setbacks, slow Transylvanian progress, and predicts both sides may seek peace after Romania’s defeat. Washington’s interest cited amid Belgian deportation concerns.
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Berlin
Germany
London
Albert Appony
Associated Press
Rumania
Galicia
Russia
Romania
Washington
Washington, D
Wth
Con Bethmania-Hollweg
United States
Petrograd
Virgijiuly Aly
Jiul
Transylvania
Beaucourt Falls as British Push West Front
British forces press along the Ancre river driving toward Beaucourt with early morning advances and claims of over 5,000 German prisoners. Beaucourt, Beaumont-Hamel, and St Pierre Divion fall as Paris reports a major German counter attack near the Somme stalls.
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Paris
France
Somme
Abbincourt
Chaulnes Woods
Pep
Pressoire
Beaucort
Ancre
Hhas
Beaucourt
Beaumont-Hamel
St. Pierre Divion
Five Mile
Butte de Warlencourt
Bapaume
Berlin
Germany
Sayville
J. J
Beauecourt
Lemberg
Narayuyka
Rumania
Wallachia
Romania
Teutonic
Gover
Noozie: South Dakota forecast from The Republican thermometer
The item provides a brief weather outlook for South Dakota with approximate temperatures and times showing generally fair conditions. It notes nightly and daytime temperatures for today and near future, with specific readings at 6 p.m. 9 p.m. and 2 p.m. and mentions morning readings.
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South Dakota
Fifth S D Students Work Their Own Way
Vermillion South Dakota reports that about 21 percent of university students are self supporting, with many earning money through campus jobs. Dishes washing, waitering, housekeeping, and yard work are common employment, and many self supporting students excel academically and in campus activities.
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Vermillion
Mate
University of South Yakota
Wilson to Issue Thanksgiving Proclamation for Nov 30
President Wilson announced he will issue the Thanksgiving Day proclamation from the White House and designate the last Thursday of November, November 30, as the holiday. The standard practice will be observed following inquirers' questions.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
White House
Inquirers
Metal suit for Geraldine Farrar in Joan of Arc film
The article notes Geraldine Farrar, star of Cecil B. DeMille's Joan of Arc, wearing a metal gown prop fitted by a seamstress. Farrar claims metal avoids pin pricks unlike cloth, and demonstrates mounting a horse in full armor as the commander of the French army.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Geraldine Warrar
Miss Farrar
Geraldiinne Farrar
Joan OF Arg
Taxation Law Upholds Full Valuation Across Property
Mitchell S D Oct 14 1916 H C Preston argues voters backed enforceable taxation to list all property for full value. He cites two cases of tax dodging and urges comprehensive listing of mortgages, bank deposits, notes, and real estate to end untaxed wealth totaling about 100 million dollars in South Dakota.
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The
Republican
Tax Commission
South Dakota
H. GC. Preston
Mitchell
S. D
Stake money held as election betting stalls payout
New York curb brokers who acted as commissioners in election betting suspend bets awaiting final results. They plan to pay only after doubts are resolved or losers sign off, with $8 to $10 million earning 2 percent interest in banks for stakeholders. Edward MacQuade admitted placing small bets. another broker reported large sums for clients.
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New York
Edward MacQuade
Local bettor loses election bet for a dollar necktie
A man apparently lost a political bet and owed only a dollar necktie as the prize.
Lead City Unveils Municipal Ice Rink on Park Grounds
Mayor Howard announces a new municipal ice rink in Lead located on city park ball grounds atop a leveled mountain. The expansive site offers unmatched views and will include steam heated change rooms and a staff of attendants. Public interest grows for hockey and ice games as the rink nears opening.
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Lead
S. D
Howard
Hillso
German Submarine Convoy Threat Reaches New England
A British warship off southern New England warned the Merchants & Miners steamer Howard of a German submarine waiting offshore. Captain Howard reported the ship arrived in Providence. The message gave no name or position, but indicated the submarine would act as convoy for the trader Deutschland now preparing to depart from New London and return home.
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Providence
R. I
Howard
New England
Ryan
Deutschland
New London
Germany’s wireless gains threaten British censorship in news
Berlin reports Nauen, Hilvese and Sayville stations boosted to unprecedented power and sending speed. The system aims to render British cables obsolete for German American news and business, with special press rates and potential peace use.
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Berlin
Germany
Sayville
L. I
Nauen
Europe
America
United States
Hilvese
Tuckerton
Lusitania
Sussex
Skating Grounds Promise West's Finest Arena
Plans declare that once finished, the grounds will become one of the finest skating places in the western region, highlighting high ambitions for a premier venue.
Cold stops mining near Chisholm
In Chisholm Minnesota mining nearly halted as temperatures plunged to five below zero yesterday with only a slight rise overnight. Local officials reported the shutdown affected nearby mines and operations faced delays and safety concerns due to extreme cold.
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Chisholm
Minn
Caboose Crash Kills Two Freight Workers in Minneapolis Area
Two men Guy Rager of Chester Montana and Edward Spiers of Minot North Dakota were killed when a Great Northern freight collides with another, demolishing the caboose where they slept. Both were transporting livestock to Minneapolis.
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Caboose
Minneapolis
Minn
Guy Rager
Chester
Mont
Edward R. Spiers
Minot
N. D
Here
Great Northern
Railroads Fight to Block Adamson Eight Hour Law
Northern Pacific Great Northern and others file suit in federal court seeking injunctions to prevent the Adamson eight hour law from taking effect. New York Central plans similar action against local officers. U S Attorney General approves defense coordinated by the Department of Justice.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Federal District
St. Paul
Real Northern
Alfred Jaques
United States
Four Brotherhoods
Northwest
New York City
New York Central Railroad
Eastern Roads
Albert H. Harris
New York Central
H. Marshall Snowden
Washington, D. C
Gregory
Department of Justice
Davis
Department
National Conference Committee
Concensus
Wilson
Elisha Lee
Mann Seen Likely as Next House Speaker in 1917
In Washington it is generally conceded that James R. Mann of Illinois will be the next speaker of the House. As former minority leader, Mann is praised as the best parliamentarian and has a strong grasp of intricate subjects. Some Republican opposition may emerge when Congress convenes December 4, 1917, due to past dissensions over management.
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Boise
Idaho
James B. Hincock
Custer County
Wilson
Hughes
Hincock
Washington
D. C
James R. Mann
Illinois
Representative Mann
Mann
Congress
California Recount Faces Reversal Doubts
Vote reversal uncertainty noted as California tally shows 5 631 votes, with officials not regard probable outcome.
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California
Fire destroys big stock of film at Laemmle studio
A fire in Chicago caused $150000 damage destroying a million feet of moving picture film in the Laemmle Film corporation building. The flames early today damaged records and equipment and prompted emergency responses from local fire crews.
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Chicago
Ill
Laemmle Film Corporation
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