Letter from Clifford Thorne to Comptroller Williams on rail rate fight
Clifford Thorne representing livestock and grain shippers accuses Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams of backing railroads in a bid for higher freight rates. Thorne dares Williams to testify before the interstate commerce commission, challenges as false the claim that railroad securities have suffered more than others, and argues rail traffic and earnings prove opposite trends amid war.
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Washington
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Skelton Williams
Thorne
National Organization of Livestock Shippers
Plain Shippers
United States
War Moves in Europe Amid Shifting Fronts
In Europe and the Middle East, Leninites hold Petrograd as Italy retreats to the Piave aided by British and French reinforcements. Cadorna is replaced by Diaz in a reorganized Italian command under an allied military council. Russia seeks peace talks amid uncertain leadership. Kerensky’s fate unclear. Palestine sees a British victory over the Turks as they retreat, with 40 guns seized.
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Petrograd
Winter Palace
France
Belgium
Palestine
Mediterranean
Epochal Day in U S History in France
Report from November 10 notes the first shot fired at the Germans occurred on Tuesday October 23 with a French Soixante-quinze cannon. Thanksgiving plans reach American troops in France as General Pershing orders turkey and sides for each man. First two wounded Americans receive citations in French army orders.
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France
Soixante Quinzes
Geir Pershing
Physician Victim of Drug Bunker in Cleveland
Cleveland on November 10 reports the death of Dr. Henry L. Chapin a physician author poet traveler and art lover found dead in a downtown hotel room. Police seek a drug runner believed to have killed him after he vowed to quit narcotics following a call from a Chicago smuggler.
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Cleveland
Henry L. Chapin
Chapin
Dr. Chapin
Chicago
Nation Adopts Plans to Save Coal Output
Washington November 10 government moves to eliminate non essential industries to save coal include an order limiting electric display advertising to 7 45 pm to 11 pm as part of broader curtailments. The policy aims to reserve coal for domestic use and war vital industry, with small merchants allowed limited signs.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Broadway
New York City
Rochester Crew Lands After Submarine Attack
Londonberry Ireland Nov 10 Fifty crewmen from the American steamer Rochester have been landed at Irish ports with the captain badly injured. The Rochester was attacked by three submarines and reportedly sunk by a torpedo on Nov 2. Four sailors were missing or lost and a boat with the second mate and 13 crew members was unaccounted for.
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Londonrberry
Ireland
Rochester
London
Price Of Coke Fixed By Fuel Dictator
Washington November 10 Coke prices for the entire country were fixed by the fuel administration Friday in a ruling confirming the price of 6 a ton set by the war industries board for Connellsville coke in an agreement with steel producers. It provides The maximum prices for coke made in ovens without by product recovery east of the Mississippi river shall be Blast furnace coke 6 foundry coke 72 hour selected 7 crushed coke over one inch size 7 30 The maximum prices for various grades of bee hive coke made in the districts other than that described heretofore shall bear the same ratio to the established price of the coal from which the coke is made as the average contract prices of the same grade of coke had to the average contract prices of coal during the years 1912 and 1913.
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The
Fuel Administration
War Industries Board
Connellsville
Steel
Mississippi River
Snoring Sparks Divorce Case In Knox County Court
In Galesburg Illinois on November 10, the Knox County circuit court kept alive Mary Webb's divorce petition against Samuel Webb. She alleges cruelty citing snoring and talking in sleep keeping her awake, seeking a decree based on improper conduct.
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Galesburg
Knox County Circuit Court
Mary
Samuel Webb
New Chief Will Lead Italians
The conference of British French and Italian reps creates a permanent inter allied military committee. General Diaz is appointed first in command with Badoglio and Grandino as senior leaders. General Cadorna joins the new committee alongside French and British officers.
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Associated Press
Cadorna
Diaz
Badoglio
Grandino
Forch
French War Ministry
Wilson
Badoghio
Beersaglieri
Boselli
Second Army
Americans Hover Shells On Foe In France
In France on November 10 reports say there has been no special action on the American sector for two days. Rain disrupts artillery observation while shells continue daily. About 500 German shells arrive each day with no damage reported. Infantry fights mud and water as engineers clear trenches. A new hat provides comfort to troops worn with shrapnel helmets. Temperature steadily drops.
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Associated Press
France
The Whig Office Cat and Cat Tales Feature
A light feature on The Whig office cat and his companion Bugsy. The piece promotes Cat Tales as a daily comic for morning readers, highlighting the feline duo’s daily romp on The Whig Sport Page and inviting readers to laugh along over breakfast.
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Bugsy
Whig
America Hopes for Stable Russia After Petrograd Revolt
Washington Nov 10 The United States says Russia's upheaval will not alter American policy on relief measures and wartime aid. Officials note lack of fresh Russian reports, with British French and Scandinavian cables showing little news from Petrograd. Secretary Baker expresses belief Russians will reestablish themselves and find order and liberty.
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Russia
United States
State Department
Kerensky
Petrograd
Lansing
Morris
Stockholm
America
War Department
Germany
Verensky
Moscow
Baker
John Bull's Navy Awaits Kaiser's High Seas Fleet
London Nov 10 The British Admiralty responded to German criticism of Sir Eric Geddes speech saying the world knows the Royal Navy is awaiting the high seas fleet which has avoided battle. It notes German warships have not appeared beyond 150 miles west of Heligoland since 1916 and 1917, referencing the Cattegat sinking of the Marie and other patrol craft and the October North Sea losses of neutral vessels and escorts.
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London
Admiralty
House of Commons
Eric Geddes
Royal Navy
Helgoland
Cattegat
Marie
North Sea
Spain Aids Germany Says Senator Lewis
In East St Louis Illinois on November 10 Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois charged that Spain is using money and influence to support Germany in the war. He called it repayment for aid Spain received in the Spanish American War.
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East ST. Louis
Spain
Germany
United States
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Nation Holds Its Food At Home Policy Tightens
Washington report shows a general stiffening of food conservation and cuts in shipments to European neutrals. September exports of breadstuffs and other products decreased from August, with declines in grain beef gasoline and processed goods.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Maximalist Leader Outlines His Terms
Petrograd reports describe a revolutionary committee backed by the garrison seizing Moscow offices while the city remains quiet. Lenin proposes an immediate three month armistice for an elected, non-diplomat peace body, signaling openness to proposals from any side and a just peace.
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Petrograd
Revolutionary Committee
Moscow
David R. Francis
Nikolai Lenine
Congress
M. Lenine
Maximalists in Russia Compared to I W W by Russell
Des Moines Nov 10 Maximists cannot control Russia says Charles Edward Russell former Roc com mission member in a Friday interview. In an address he blamed Senators La Follette Gronna and Stone for German propaganda that weakened Russia and noted WWI style influence akin to the I. W. W. in the United States, though limited in the nation.
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Des Moines
Russia
United States
Charles Edward Russell
Roc Commission
Mr. Russell
Armistice Proposed by Russian Soldiers and Workers Congress
Petrograd reports the soldiers and workers congress proposing an immediate armistice on all fronts. The proclamation pledges land return to peasants committees and rights for nationalities to organize their future. It notes Korniloff and Kerensky factions moving troops toward Petrograd, with detachments switching to the people.
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Russia
Lenine
Congress of Workmen
Kerensky
Petrograd
St. Peter and St. Paul
Peasants’ Committee
Korniloff
Kaledines
Fall River Textiles Set Record Wages Increase
Fall River Massa November 10 The textile industry announces the highest wages in city history will take effect December 3. More than 45,000 workers will receive a ten percent pay increase across the sector highlighting a major payroll boost for the local mills.
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Masa
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