President Wilson moves to avert rail strike in wartime
President Wilson plans a Nov 22 conference with heads of the four major railroad brotherhoods to keep vital rail transportation running. A letter from Wilson urges patriotism over private interests and signals readiness to take necessary steps to prevent a national transport tie-up. Arbitration is favored by Switchmen’s Union of North America and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, with wage demands totaling about 109 million dollars yearly.
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Washington
Wilson
W. L. Chambers
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
United States
Judge Chambers
Mediation Board
Cleveland
White House
Switchmen's Union of North America
Venice Safety Hangs On European Entente War News
London dispatch reports Major General F B Maurice warns Venice’s fate hinges on early Italian Piave line defense and limited Franco British aid. He notes Italian hold is critical, with Allied forces unlikely to join front for several days. At Gaza Palestine front, Maurice notes half Turkish force effectiveness, 1100 prisoners taken, and Jaffa rail junction protected. Also filed, Baron Tanaro Megata arrives in New York to meet U S financiers for Japan’s finance committee.
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London
F. B. Maurice
War Office
Maurice
Piave
Venice
Gensere
Allenby
Palestine
Surar
Kedron
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Japan
U. S
New York
Baron Tangaro Megata
Special Finance Committee
United Has
Dolomite
Carnie
Julian Alps
Bassano
Paive
Cadorna
Foch
Wilson
France
Gennans
Korniloff Takes Fort at Moscow Fort
The Moscow fortress fell after fierce fighting as Gen Korniloff's troops seized the Kremlin. reports from Belingske Tidende and Stockholm indicate Siberia proclaims independence and Kiev is occupied by Cossacks. Kerensky reportedly enters Petrograd and defeats Bolsheviks at Tsarako-Selo. Moscow becomes provisional government HQ with Kerensky, Kornilov, and Kaldenis in command.
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Copenhagen
Korniloff
Kremlin
Moscow
Belingske Tidende
Petrograd
Berlingske Tidende
Hapitranda
Torne
Finland
Siberia
Nicholas
Kiev
London
Telev Mt Bureau
Russia
Kerensky
Stockholm
Tsarakoe-Selo
Copenhageno
M. Kerensky
Reports From Taarskoee Selo Recount Kerensky and Bolshevik Wins
Wireless dispatches from Petrograd contradict Scandl hauvk reports of Bolshevik defeats. For the third time, accounts of a battle at Taarskoee Selo surface with Kerensky victory twice and Bolshevik success once. The Mastmnalist faction reportedly backs the Premier.
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Scandlhauvk
Petrogeid
Taarskoee-Selo
Kerensky
Petrograd Scenes Report Terror and Scarcity in City
Swedish director Evin Ujorth, arriving from Petrograd, says the capital is in chaos with administration halted. Bolshevik soldiers and gangs sweep the city committing abuses while food is scarce and prices soar beyond reach. Nearly all residents await Kerensky troops to end the terror.
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Petrograd
Copenhagen
Berlingske Tidende
Evin Ujorth
Sapsranda
Kerensky
Submarine Sinks Two War Boats Off Palestine
A British destroyer and a small monitor operating with the army in Palestine were sunk by an enemy submarine. Thirty three crewmen are reported missing, with seven from the destroyer and twenty six from the monitor. The official statement notes merchant losses and attacks meanwhile.
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London
Monitor
Palestine
Isis Majesty
Rage Riot Probe Unearths Scandal In East St. Louis
East St. Louis testimony before the congressional riot investigating committee outlined a scandal atop the police system. Pawnbroker Frank Marks testified that bonds were accepted from underworld figures with no property. Chief Keating was credited with breaking up the police system, while officials discussed ousting him around January. Edward J. Brennan denied authorizing arms purchases in St. Louis during the ore plant strike.
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East ST. Louis
Wien
Congressional
Marks
Keating
Cooper
Allied War Council Plan Outlined In Parliament Debate
London November 15 The house of commons discussed a proposed inter allied supreme war council as outlined by Premier Lloyd George in response to Asquith. The plan sets a permanent military representation from Britain France and Italy to direct war strategy and monitor daily military developments.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House
Lloyd George
Western Front
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Teutonic Knaveery Exposed in Italian Front
An official Rome dispatch reveals German interference before a major Italian offensive. Teutons circulated sensational reports of revolts and atrocities among Italian troops and used Italian speaking Bulgarians and Croats in uniform to sow confusion by issuing telephoned orders to abandon key positions.
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Washington
Rome
Teutons
Ruth Cameron Inspires The Whig Woman's Page
The article praises Ruth Cameron for inspiring readers on the Whig Woman's Page in Quincy. It notes many letters of commendation from women and that her writings appeal to men as well. The piece highlights her intelligent treatment of subjects and daily contributions.
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Ruth Cameron
The
Whig
Quincy
Miss Cameron
Troops Trap Foe and Avenge Comrades in Arms
American infant rymen join a trench ambush near the German lines in No Man's Land, killing or wounding several, as patrols on both sides intensify and artillery fire climbs. Germans retreat after surprise fire from shell craters and shelters, with no American casualties reported.
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U. 5
Associated Press
France
No Man's Land
War News On Submarine Campaign And Fronts
Germany's submarine campaign wanes under British and American naval action with six merchantmen sunk last week. Italians defend Piave line from Adriatic to Feltre while Teutons press at Grisolera and north near Zensan and Quere Freree, suffering heavy casualties. Russia's internal situation remains unclear with conflicting reports on Kerensky's control in Petrograd.
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Germany
Piave
Adriatic Sea
Peltre
Feltre
Lake Gardia
Teutonic
Teutons
Quere
Freree
Tezze
Trentino
Asiage
Sette Comuni
Lake Garda
Russia
Kerensky
Petrograd
Alien miners face new limits on explosives use
Secretary Lane ruled a new law restricting high explosive possession applies to enemy aliens and to subjects of any country allied with the United States enemy. The measure, announced in Washington, tightens controls on Austrians and other aliens in Ohio coal mines.
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Washington
Ohio
Lane
United States
Italians Press Attack Near Piave River
Allied dispatch reports severe fighting as Italian forces rushed a crossing near Zenson after the enemy used pontoons. Italians pushed the foe toward a cluster of houses on the west bank where he was finally held at last count.
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Prasa
Italy
Piave
Zenson
Gompers Seeks Faster War Production Pace
Buffalo report details Samuel Gompers addressing executive and Buffalo clubs during the AFL convention. He urged cooperation between labor and capital, urged speeding up industrial work for victory, and praised President Wilson. He warned against demonizing labor or employers and called for rereading old ideas to meet wartime needs. The morning session lasted about an hour with reports deferred to Thursday.
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Buffalo
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Executive Club
Greater
Buffalo Club
Wilson
Gompers
Mr. Gomperg
Freedom
Hazers Offer Skin Graft to Victim in Hazing Case
In Cedar Rapids Iowa an incident at Cornell College gym left Hartwell captain and Charles Lee star halfback severely injured by hazing. Victim George T Renner suffered raw wounds and doctors deem skin grafting necessary. Family members are not suitable donors and the youth may receive skin from alleged assailants if they consent.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Novis
Stub" Hartwell
Charles Lee
Diloge
George T. Renner
Renner
Cornell College
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