American Delegates in Europe War Conference Opens
Washington reports a American mission landed in England on the eve of a major war conference with the United States to participate. Col. E M House leads a staff from every war agency, including Admiral W S Benson and Gen Tasker Bliss, to discuss co operation, logistics, finance and strategy against the German empire. The meeting aims to coordinate allied efforts, avoid conflicts among powers, and hasten victory while outlining the scope of military, economic and strategic discussions.
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Washington
England
United States
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
Admiral Benson
Naval Operations
Gen. Bliss
Army
Lansing
German Empire
Edward M. House
W. S. Benson
Tasker
Mr. Bliss
U.S. A
Oscar T. Crosby
the Treasury
Vance C. McCormick
War Trade Board
Bainbridge Colby
United
Germany
Auto Magnates Named to Aid War Effort in Nation
John R. Lee of Detroit and A. W. Copland were named to a three member official committee to aid the government in directing automobile industry efforts for the war. The trio will adapt industry output with the War Industries Board and the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce appointing the third member.
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Washington
John R. Lee
A. W. Copland
Detroit
Lee
Henry Ford
Mr. Copland
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
War Industries Board
Council of National Defense
United States
Committee and War Industries Board
British subject nabbed on landing in New York
Thomas Welsh a British subject and Irishman tied to Sinn Fein propaganda was arraigned in New York on violating the trading with the enemy act for bringing letters to the United States. He waived examination and faces possible higher bail as federal authorities pursue further court action related to the discovered Sinn Fein correspondence.
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New York
Thomas Welsh
United States
Hitchcock
Sinn Fein
Welsh
Ireland
William J. Flynn
Secret Service
Liam Mellowes
Patrick McCarten
Mellowes
Halifax
N.S
Young Army Major Commits Death by Own Action
Major Birdseye Br. Lewis, 29, attached to Gen. Pershing's staff in the aviation section, committed death by own action last Saturday. War department was advised by Gen. Pershing. He resided in Mill Brook, New York, and leaves a widow, daughter of Oakleigh Thorne.
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Washington
Birdseye Br. Lewis
Signal Corps
Gen. Pershing
War Department
Lewis
Mill Brook
N. Y
Oakleigh Thorne
New York
Reichstag to Meet Again on November 22
Washington dispatch reports that the German Reichstag will reconvene on November 22. Zurich cable confirms the date as official. No further details were given about agenda or participants.
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Reichstag
Washington
Zurich
Switzerland
Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Gratitude Amid War
President Wilson calls on the nation to thank God even in tragedy and war, designates November 29 as Thanksgiving, praising blessings, unity, and the duty to defend liberty and justice. He urges humble prayer for guidance, national spirit, and support for allied aims.
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Ashington
Wilson
United States of America
Government to determine size of bread loaf
Washington November 8 A move to reduce bread prices will be ordered by President Wilson via federal licenses for all bakers. A standardized loaf of two sizes twenty and ten ounces will be adopted with a fixed bread formula. Prices set as reasonable, not fixed, and substitutes for wheat flour explored.
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Washington
Food Administration
Tivover
Wilson
Italy Appeals to America for Aid in Critical Crisis
Rome reports the Popolo Romano urges US aid now amid Italy’s struggle. It calls for 15,000,000 quintals of grain and 100,000 tons of shipping, arguing that without relief bread and coal shortages could doom effort. David Lubin notes Austro German invasion has stirred patriotism and stressed haste before US troops arrive in spring.
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Rome
Italy
Popolo Romano
United States
David Lubin
International Institute of Agriculture
Russia
Court rules against injunction on Equitable mutualization
New York November 8 The US circuit court of appeals denied a bid for an injunction against mutualization of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The court said minority stockholders have no interest in the surplus and that if any party may complain it is policy holders about the price for T Coleman DuPont shares being excessive and wasteful of surplus.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Society
T. Coleman DuPont
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Kerensky Plans to Stem Riot in Petrograd
Nov 8 armed naval detachment under the Maximalist committee has seized Petrograd telegraph offices and the state bank at Marie Palace. Premier Kerensky orders precautions as Trotzky warns against outlawry. workers and soldiers’ delegates deny intent to seize power, aiming to influence the upcoming congress.
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Petrograd
Maximalist Revolutionary Committee
State Bank
Marie Palace
Kerensky
Winter Palace
Lowden Praises Illinois Soldiers Parade at Houston
Almost 20 000 Illinois sons marched before Gen. Lowden Gen. Dickson and Gov. Hobby in Camp Logan Houston on November 8. The line was led by acting division commander Gen. H D Todd Jr. Artillery regiments displayed twenty four 3 inch pieces and caissons followed by the 122nd mounted band and engineers with a rare pack train of mules and gear for trenches roads and bridges. Gov. Lowden called it a great spectacle praising the boys focus and precision.
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Logan
Houston
Texas
Sons
Illinois
Lowden
Dickson
Gov. Hobby
H. D. Todd
122Nd
United States
Gov. Lowden
U-Boat Menace Dwindling With Fewer Sinkings Reported
London reports a drop in merchant ships sunk in the past week with eight vessels over 1,600 tons and four under 1,600 tons lost to mines or submarines. No fishing ships were sunk, marking the smallest loss since unrestricted submarine warfare began. Italy also reports light submarine losses for the week ending November 4.
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London
Admiralty
Italy
Rome
University Head Bars Disloyal Speech at Illinois
President Edmund J. James told a patriotic mass at the University of Illinois that freedom of speech cannot endanger American lives saying loose talk lengthens the war and wastes capital. A trustees meeting Friday will consider punishing a small group of instructors charged with disloyalty.
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Champaign
University of Illinois
Edmund J. James
James
Board of University Trustees
Quid Days Lead by Very Small Margin
Cincinnati November report shows Ohio drys regaining lead in prohibition race as 5712 of 5756 precincts report. Prohibition leading by 1446 votes with totals 515,530 to 513,? units. Absence of complete figures leaves final outcome pending.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Prohibition
Second Liberty Loan oversubscribed beyond expectations
Washington reports the Second Liberty Loan drew $4.6175 billion in subscriptions, 54 percent over target of $3 billion, with 9.4 million subscribers and all districts over quota. Half the amount will be accepted, issuing $3.8087 billion in bonds. Secretary McAdoo called it a triumph and denied plans for a January third loan.
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Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve District
McAdoo
United States
New York
Reconcentration on Italian Front Drives War Movement
Italian front heads the war news as reconcentration efforts on the newly chosen line progress with promptness after the retreat and enemy pressure along 15 miles of the Tagliamento. Central powers have staked everything on crushing Italy as Italy bears the main campaign against allied forces.
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Associated Press
Italy
Tagliamento
Condensed milk export ban announced by war trade board
Washington on November 8 in a bid to curb speculation the war trade board announced no exports of condensed milk would be licensed except with a manufacturer certificate that the product is held for export and that raw milk is purchased at prices no higher than those paid by other buyers in the region where the plant is located.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Food Administration
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