US to Take Charge If Britain Delays War Effort
London dispatch reports Lord Northcliffe warning Lloyd George that unless Britain hastens war methods the United States will assume control of the war effort. The piece notes expectation of a governmental shake up and possible survival of Lloyd George amid the crisis. Northcliffe praises US and Canada work and criticizes persistent censorship and obstruction in Britain.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
Lloyd George
United States
Northcliffe
Canada
Arewetts
Onm
Amrted
Europe
U S Artillery Repels German Raid On American Lines
Trance Mov 16 American artillery men repelled a large German raiding party approaching the trenches. Artillery fire forced the Teutons to retire with no American casualties reported in several days. A German balloon carrier with pamphlets landed near mining camps.
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No Man's Land
Liberty Bonds Payments Rise Across Banks In Nation
Washington November 18 A large proportion of subscribers to Liberty Bonds paid in full today at banks nationwide though only 15 percent will be due. Banks urged subscribers to pay now to ease the tabulation workload before the treasury can know full returns from the first instalment. Payments are due at the treasury tomorrow.
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Washington
Shekee
Liberty Soan
Roms Ory
German Presses Readying Public for WEW Retirement
British dispatch describes German papers signaling a strategic shift as frontline pressure on Flanders front increases. Captured officers admit high command fears British advances may force retirement. Crown Prince Rupprecht blames heavy losses on the Flanders ridge defense. German sources claim over a million soldiers have fought at Passchendaele, with manpower concerns guiding public framing.
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West Front
Bonine
Cernan
U S Steamer Kansas City Lost At Sea
Washington November 16 The American steamer Kansas City in the Hewed Tosi, the navy department announced. The vessel had been missing since September fifth. The department said no information had been received since she was reported separated from her convoy. She is now believed lost at sea. J H Muir, signal man first class, was aboard Kansas City at duty aboard.
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Kanan City
Navy Department
Départment
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Kansas City
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Claey
Kanewe City
Ford to join U S Shipping Board emergency seat
Washington Nov 14 Henry Ford will move to Washington to join the United States Shipping Board's emergency corporation. Frank Lord said Ford will loan his plant to the government and hasten ship construction. Ford will work with Vice President Frizz in the new arrangement while returning to Detroit briefly to arrange affairs.
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Henor Ford
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Ford
Baker
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Dadlele
Three axe murder victims found in Minnesota home
A police discovery reveals the bodies of Paul Adarm, his wife, and a boarder, Peter Trepich, in their blond-streaked home. The scene portrays severe injuries as investigators assess the gruesome axe murder.
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Amade Egis
Vimginita
Minn
Panl Adarm
Peter Trepich
Howe
Woodland Holstein cow breaks world butter records
Aggie Adie of Rivers vide 11, a Holstein cow owned by A W Morris & Bone of Woodland, produced 1991.41 pounds in 840 days, 1147.98 pounds in 303 days, and 64905 pounds in two years under University of California supervision. The 39% day test yielded 12088 pounds.
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California
Woondroad
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North
Angle Adie
Rivers
Aggie Admoe
Prine
U S Mission in Europe Opens Allied War Conference
United States military leaders travel to Paris for a real Allied war conference begun November 15. General Tasker H. Bliss heads the U S staff. Admiral William S. Benson and Colonel Ellsworth Holle are among aides coordinating allied naval and land forces. Other American officials join war boards and administration figures for the meeting.
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Europe
Parle
Nave
Tasker H. Bias
United States Army
Vance Afedlarmick
Oscar T. Crowley
Treasury
Veneury
Bainbridge Colby
United States Ehipring Board
Foo Administration
Teuton Attacks Piave Line Repelled In Heavy Action
German efforts to encircle the northern Piave line were vigorously repulsed by Italian forces. Reports say heavy enemy air action and bombardment pressured Italian positions while Venice's defense appears secured as Allied command notes control of key fortifications.
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Teuton
Piave
LINE
Divers Not Yet Under Control In War Speech
London dispatch reports Sir Geddes warns the navy about submarine menace and the need for restraint as shipyards face labor strains. He notes allies and anti submarine efforts but says steering the war economy remains critical amid shortages of men and women workers.
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London
Net
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Geddes
Adainet
Stareienia
Jocremse
Eulgwarizngs
Galles
Tts
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Necomary
Chinese troops wanted in France
Reported in Washington that French authorities would welcome Chinese troops to Europe. Foreign advisories noted Paris promised similar treatment once Chinese security forces were deployed.
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France
Washington
Chiges
Poking
Local Meeting Sells Items for Five Thousand One
A community meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, saw auctions of items totaling 5001 dollars. The event raised discussion on local quotas and community service, with a prominent bidder requesting her name be withheld.
Untitled Local Note From Prath Metropolis
Fragmented OCR reports a local incident mentioning Pan TATA, MN and references to individuals including Tomamaweh Tas and Mm Yomahawk. Details are unclear and garbled, but imply a death or distress event during the Steading Week with disputed allegiances and a reported protest or reaction.
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TATA
Fot Tormhawk
Bn Changelbauian
Krall
Darren
Yomahawk
Untitled Notices Describe Citywide Fire Department Warnings
Fragmentary OCR reports warn of repeated attempts linked to unknown suspects in the city and surrounding areas. Authorities urge vigilance as incidents surface over multiple weeks with unclear details and limited names or dates.
McNary Seeks Next Year Wheat Price Talk at Port Townsend
Senator McNary calls focus on wheat pricing for next year during Port Townsend visit. He and Herminton discussed market expectations and potential price levels while addressing questions about future supply and government policy. The event included discussions with local officials and supporters about wartime agriculture and economic aims.
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Hovies
Ameur Herminton
Howe
Cowie
McNary
Shantertain
Special School Board Meeting Tonight Deliberates Candidates
A special meeting of the Livermore and Pickens school board is scheduled for this evening. The session will consider a new chair candidate, with discussion on expected committee assignments and terms. Citizens may attend as the board plans to finalize leadership and move forward with planned objectives.
Villa traps five thousand troops in mountain pass
The Farmers Non-partisan League announces plans with the American Federation of Labor to eliminate middlemen and boost war product output and prices. President A C Townley accuses farmers and factory workers of being duped by organized business and cites low farm returns versus high consumer prices. He questions who profits from meat, wheat, machinery, and freight costs, arguing labor absorbs profit.
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GOVT
Bufpalg
Farmers Non-partisan League
American Federation of Labor
League
A. C. Townley
Townley
Brother Home
Woman quits job rather than work for pro Germans
A German born domestic resigns from service to a locally German family rather than continue aiding a nation at war with her homeland. Despite pleas from the employer to stay, she cites loyalty to her country and refusal to work for those deemed disloyal. The article notes her long tenure and the family’s kindness.
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Patrickien
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Ranished
Government opens Baltimore piers amid wartime logistics
Government announces opening of Baltimore piers to support wartime supply lines. Brig. Gen. Baker oversees operations as vessels berth at Canton Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio facilities. Readiness expected to move materials for Europe with provisional berths and steady supply chains.
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Jon, Baker
Emirkalon Sevice
Nemily
Baltimore Axe
Litienary
Baltimore and Hip
War fever grips UKULELE players amid cross cultural pull
In a chaotic scene Hedewmann notes ukuleles becoming symbols of national loyalty. White Americans and Filipinos push to join regiments while Japanese residents organize in support of the Stars and Stripes. The land faces economic disruption as enthusiasts remain fiercely patriotic.
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Joe Unie
Ammerbon
Hedewmann
Danteh
Ansonia
Mr. Heenan
Vwipinos
Areericam
Coalition Revolution Forces Plot Overthrow Carranza
Reports from El Paso on November 16 claim Villistas near Juarez as coalition revolutionaries move to topple the Carranza government. Texts say 6000 government troops were sent into Morelos, while Zapatista and Dias forces reportedly trapped in a mountain pass and nearly wiped out. Juarez garrison remains small, Chihuahua City fears an attack, and General Munguia has moved south leaving northern defenses thin.
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EL Paso
American Mining Company
Morelos
Mexico
Zaje
Dias
Coalition Revolution
Garransa
Villistas
Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua City
Francisco Munguia
Colored Youth Arrested for Stealing Money in City
Earl Allen, a colored youth, was arrested by police on a charge of stealing money from the Farmers Union Grain Agency. Confessions followed after small sums vanished from the office safe and coins were found on him. He had prior trouble and was paroled into his father’s care.
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Earl Allen
Ciy
Farmers Union Grain Agency
Ray Ayers
Young Allen
Japan Cannot Send Troops to Europe Declares Minister
Minister says Japan cannot dispatch troops to Europe while pledging fullest support to the Allied war effort. He stresses Japan’s policy aimed at cooperating with Allied powers and avoiding any action that could threaten the Rosetan situation.
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Europe
Shida
Kie Jugima
Dil- Hon
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