Very hard fighting in Cambrai sector
In the Cambrai sector fierce fighting raged as German infantry masses attacked British lines. British counterattacks and steady resistance kept the front intact with losses on both sides. Reports say 6,000 prisoners taken and 190 guns captured in the latest German drive, with ongoing artillery duels near Lavacquerie and Passchendaele fronts.
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Cambrai
Bourlon
Verdun
Ypres
German War Office
Indiy
Lavacauerie
Flanders
Passchendaele
Couniter
Chemin-des-Dames
Brenta
Piave
Court of Common Pleas rules against injunction in film tax case
Cleveland exhibitors lose bid for injunction to stop film distributors from charging per reel fees and canceling contracts for nonpayment The ruling upholds distributor rights to collect the charges and notes the tax shifts to consumers as established economic practice expressed by Pathe Exchange, Inc executive.
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Court of Common Pleas
Cleveland
Ohio
J. A. Berst
Pathe Exchange, Inc
Dr G L Swiggert Aids Commercial Education Push
Dr G L Swiggert will help promote commercial education initiatives in local schools. His involvement aims to expand business training and practical accounting courses, improving job readiness for students.
Wilson Delivers Annual Message to Joint Session
President Wilson read his annual message before a joint Senate and House gathering at noon. Congress shows broad war sentiment against Austria, with leaders predicting focus on war measures, while general legislation may await after holiday recess.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Austria
Washington, D. C
Joint Session of Congress
Health of Soldiers Fine Reports From Medical Corps
Health of soldiers in France is reported as fine with no typhoid or paratyphoid cases among American troops. Camp reports also show very few typhoid cases, a contrast to Spanish-American War records where typhoid was epidemic in most regiments. The article, quoting Surgeon General Gorgas and Secretary Baker, praises medical preparedness and the aim to keep troops healthy and strong as they train for World War I.
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Washington
Army
General Pershing
France
United States
Congress
Philippines
Spain
Medi’cal
Gorgas
Wilson
Alk
Desertion fear drives Telegraphic act at Camp Sherman
Earl Meyers a member of Co I 329th infantry stationed at Camp Sherman attempted death by taking bi chloride of mercury while visiting a friend in Greenville Sunday. An antidote and physician saved his life. He left camp due to homesickness and fear of punishment for desertion. Meyers is a well known Darke county youth with many friends who regret the act and its cause.
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Earl. Meyers
Co. I. 329Th’ Infantry
Camp
Sherman
Greenville
Myers
Darke
War talk from German leaders on peace and strategy
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff on peace, armistice, and the war as a conflict of peoples. They warn the United States may build an army, note Russian tendencies toward peace, and advocate a limited armistice to protect frontiers and ensure economic security.
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Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Amsterdam
von Ludendorff
Marshal von Hindenburg
Vienna
United States
Japan
Amercans
Europe
America
von Ludendortz
Russia
Entente
von Hindenburg
Wilson Declares War On Austria Hungary In Speech
President Wilson told Congress war with Austria Hungary is essential to win against Germany. He warned peace talks are out of the question and said the United States will not waver until Germany is defeated. He pointed to German rulers as intolerable and urged continued arms for victory.
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Wilson
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Austria
United States
Turkey
Bulgaria
Estimates for 1919 war government costs set record high
Treasury submits 1919 appropriations request totaling about 13.0 billion dollars for government and war efforts. About 12.0 billion of the sum funds the war, largely via liberty bonds. net federal spending adjusted by debt sinking fund and postal revenue returns lowers the enacted total. Key allocations cover legislative, executive, agriculture, foreign affairs, Indian affairs, Panama Canal, public works, and postal services.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Panama ‘Canal
Paying for Liberty Bonds November payment totals
On November 15 the first installment due on Liberty Loan Bonds brought in about 2.4 billion dollars, though less than a third of the amount due. Nearly two thirds of the Second Liberty Loan subscriptions have been paid in full with purchasers not delaying payments to December 15 or January 15.
Six Sidney men enlist in infantry unit here
Six men from Sidney enlisted in the infantry yesterday afternoon. They are Ray E. Jones, Victor Rinehart, Hart T. Bates, Tommy Dispain, Jar rett Clawson, and Elgin L. Foyt. Kenneth McPheron, late recruiting officer here, has a real
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Sidney
Infantry
Ray E. Jones
Victor Rinehart
Hart T. Bates
Tommy Dispain
Jarrett Clawson
Elgin L. Foyt
Kenneth McPheron
Duty Detail For Camp Sherid Alabama Sentences
A note informs a friend that he has been detailed for duty at Camp Sheridan Alabama. The message emphasizes the assignment and location with a formal tone.
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Camp Sherid Alabama
Banker Urges Immediate Penny Circulation
A banker urges the public to release pennies from savings and spend them now to relieve the penny scarcity. He argues broader price reductions could occur if pennies were plentiful, noting copper shortages push people away from using nickels and suggesting children begin Christmas shopping early to push pennies into circulation.
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la Varquerie
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Byng
Villiers
Guislain
Meron Picture
DR. G. .L. Swiggert
Swiggert
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
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Uncle Sam
Gen. Pershing
England
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Thomases
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