War Fronts See Quiet Skirmishes Amid Heavy Bombardments
The war report notes comparative quiet along major fronts with infantry fighting reduced to occasional hand to hand duels, heavy bombardments persisting in the Venetian plain area, and limited German attacks near Gonneled. In Palestine, Allenby’s forces face Saxon and Turkish activity but no major general assault. Diplomatic developments hint at armistice talks as Austria-Hungary signals willingness to negotiate with the Russian Soviet government.
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Byng
Gonneled
Bynng
Palestine
Jerusalem
Allenby
Atenby
Germany
Inzness
Josheviks
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Fromt
Brest Livetsk
Policy of tolerance toward Russia amid entente talks
Washington notes warn against harsh criticism of the Bolsheviks as officials seek to avoid provoking a hostile reaction in Russia. Aimed at preserving democracy stabilization and preventing a separate peace, the policy also references Paris inter allied talks and possible German moves to dilute Russia as a military threat.
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Petrograd
Petrograd Reginue
Paris
Germany
Austria
Tro
Bolsment
Kaledines
Lord Lansdowne
England
German Revolution Is Myth Corey's View in 1917 Serial
Herbert Corey argues in The Whig that Germans are tired of war but largely convinced they will win. He notes German censorship, limited news, and the belief that U boats will starve Britain. A Zurich incident shows Germans underestimating Allied preparations.
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Germany
Elamor
Switzerland
Tans
Tohn
Jacques
Great Britain
France
England
Italy
United States
Hindenburg
Wilhelmstrasse
Michaelis
Bethmann-Hollweg
Scheidemann
Erzberger
Tam
Cor Man
Zurich
Cohaimna
Kiel
Alienists On Rack In Desaulles Trial
Expert testimony was added to support Blanca DeSaulles claim she did not know what she was doing when she shot her husband John L. LeSaulles in their Long Island home on Aug 3. Defense rest at 2:30 pm. District Attorney Weeks seeks further interrogations to counter defense hypotheticals.
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Meneola
N.Y
Dee
Blanca DeSaulles
John L. LeSaulles
Long Island
Weeks
Lica
Jehf
German Food Prices Jump 240 Percent Since 1914
Basel report notes German food prices 240 percent higher than 1914 with wages not keeping pace. Public anger over cost of living, failed price caps, and strict government control of food sources. Only standard items, limited quantities, via official ration cards. American money quoted for cheapest foods.
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Basel
Switzerland
Governor Opposes Special Session Over Chicago Funds
Gov Lowden refused to call a special legislative session unless Chicago’s relief plan gains solid support. Chicago finance leaders, led by Comptroller Pike, urged a definite measure after detailing a $2 million deficit this year and a possible $5 million shortfall next year amid rising costs. They warned many saloons did not renew licenses and noted a potential loss of license revenue if Chicago becomes dry. Mayor Thompson did not accompany the delegation.
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Springfield
Mhs
Dee
Lowden
Chicago
General Assembly
Finance Committee
Eugene R. Pike
William Hale Thompson
Cuba and international group set sugar price at 4.90 per cwt
The Cuban Sugar commission and the International Sugar commission agreed to a base price of 4.90 per hundredweight for Cuban sugar destined for New York. The price equals 4.60 fob Cuban ports plus an estimated 0.30 freight to New York, with final New York price pending shipping bureau freight rates. Cuban cane grinding has begun and raw sugar should ship within days while beet sugar moves steadily in the U S.
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New York
Cuban Sugar Commission
International Sugar Commission
United States Shipping Bureau
International Sugar Committee
Ohio
Consolidation of Cambrai Ground Gains Reported
British HQ in France reports rapid consolidation of the Cambrai area won from the enemy. Bourlon wood and surrounding country face heavy artillery and gas shelling as advances press on. Towns including Graincourt and Amieux are being reduced while Cambrai itself shows less artillery damage.
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France
Cambrai
Indenburg
Bynge
Landers
Bourlon Wood
Aloeuvres
Graincourt
Amieux
Flesquiere
Shorthand Schools to Fill U S Jobs
Nationwide shorthand teachers announce courses in typewriting and stenography to train women for government offices and other vacancies. Courses will be offered daily in about 10,000 schools with pupils prepared to take government examinations quickly.
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New York
United States
Pridayv
Detroit Auto Makers Pledge Resources for War Effort
About 150 automobile manufacturers meeting in Detroit pledged support to the government and readiness to turn facilities over as quickly as asked. They agreed to keep their organizations intact to preserve industry strength for current and future war needs.
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Petroit
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Bonar Law Denounces Pacifists at Unionist Meeting
London report says 1500 unionist delegates condemned the Marquis of Lansdowne letter and pledged war aims with the Allies. Bonar Law urged decisive military victory to force German realization, warned pacifist pressure could threaten war measures, and stated a peace based on that defeat would fracture imperial unity.
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London
Marquis of Lansdowne
Bonar Law
Asquith
Balfour
Paris
Germany
Ife
Great Britain
Misery in Every Home Says Corey
Herbert Corey argues in a Sunday Whig article that Germany endures wartime privations with stoic endurance. Starvation, scarce clothing, and rationed goods press household life, beer tastes flat, heat is limited to one room, and cars are scarce. He warns morale and morals may falter as economic strain grows.
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Herbert Corey
Tellling
Germany
The
Whig
Wirt Ousted From New York Schools
New York December 21 opposition to the Gary system in the sublig schieais Obity filed as Mayoralid Livin RM lt prompted by a city budget dispute. The board of aldermen voted to remove the $10,000 a year educational consultant Wirt who was brought to install the study play plan in the schools. The Gary system issue sparked Street disturbances with striking children backed by politicians. Police injured, school windows broken, and the city budget cut by $185,000 with shifts in salaries and new positions.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Iam Wirt
Educateur
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