British and Teutons clash around Cerna river region
Entente troops press the Cerna line with Serbian reports of four villages captured east of the river and advances westward toward Monastir. German and Austrian forces report Romanian retirements and new positional shifts in Transylvania. Russians attack do not hold east of Putna valley. Italian trenches contested near Ancre predicted as a prelude to winter offensives.
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London
Macedonia
Cerna River
Serbian War Office
Cer
Monastir
Berlin
Cerna
Skarakaska
Lake
Tihonos
Rumaniens
Transylvania
Alt
Jiu
Rothenthurm
Szurduk Pass
Moldavia
Putna
Oituz
Dobrudja
Petrograd
Bonascio
Danube
Russia
Galicia
Petrograd War Office
Riga
Gorizia
Vienna
Rome
Ancre
F. B. Maurice
Wavy
Associated Press
Maurice
Coring
Paris
Ablaincourt
Pressuire
Somme
Pressoire
Chinese loan of five million secured by tax apportionment
The Continental and Commercial Bank of Chicago lent five million dollars to the Chinese government through Minister Koo. The three year loan was signed by Koo and Arthur Reynolds. Funds were placed to the Chinese government’s credit, with details undisclosed on its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental and Commercial Bank of
Chicago
K. V. Wellington Koo
Legation
Koo
Arthur Reynolds
Legion
Deutschland Submarine Leaves New London Harbor
The German submarine Deutschland slipped from New London harbor at 1:30 AM bound for Bremerhaven. Towed by two tugs with Captain F Hinsch aboard, it passed the US cruiser Columbia at 1:45 AM as searchlights scanned the Thames River. Cargo valued over 2,000,000 includes crude rubber nickel zinc and silver bars plus sacks of mail from the German embassy. this is its second U S voyage with a prior New London to Baltimore run. tides aided rapid progress with decks sometimes awash as it neared the harbor entrance.
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New London
Conn
Bremer
State Pier
F. Hinsch
Eastern Forwarding Company
Thames River
Columbia
Washington
Baltimore
Belgian Protest Seeks U S Help Over Deportation
Belgian minister E Havenith appealed to the U S state department on Thursday to intervene and stop the deportation of Belgian workmen to Germany arguing the coercive measure violates the laws of nations and humanity. He noted many workers are sent to quarries lime kilns and manufacturing and that their removal aids German front line manpower. He blamed Germany for destroying Belgian industry and imposing heavy wartime taxes while Belgium remains devastated and unemployment rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
E. Havenith
Havenith
Belgium
Bethmann Hollweg
Cabrera Holds Up Agreement On Border Control
Atlantic City reports indicate Luis Cabrera, Mexican commissioner, resisted endorsing a border control plan despite intensive persuasion by American delegates. A long session yielded no optimism as talks continued without any press comment and preparations for an agreement awaited Cabrera’s stance.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Cabrera
Potts Contends Continental Beneficial Owes 300000
Rufus Potts Illinois insurance chief cites a report alleging the Continental Beneficial association owes 300000 in unpaid death claims. The inquiry accuses illegal payments to lawyers to boost membership and lists large fees to St Louis lawyers Ruhler and Dyer and others for uniting the Knights of Honor with the defunct group. Attorney General Lucey plans court action to name a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rufus Motts
Pos-Edev
Lucey
Continental Beneficial Association
Potts
Big Fee
Max Ruhler
Horace Dyer
St. Louis
Bordeaux
Belleville
Ilinois
Knights of Honor
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Deutschland Iron Men for Souvenirs
New London Conn November 17 A 120 ton ballast from the German cruiser Deutschland will be converted into "Deutschland ironen" souvenirs to aid German widows and orphans of the war. The disks will be about the size of a silver dollar with reliefs of the Deutschland and Capt Koenig's signature. Some metal is said to come from European battlefields. The Deutschland has been repainted dark battleship gray and is ready to depart for Germany at any minute.
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New London
Conn
Capt. Koenig
Germany
Whit Martin Reelected Over Wade Martin in Louisiana
Whit P. Martin, Progressive, defeated Wade Martin, Democrat, to win the Third Louisiana congressional seat. Official returns show Martin 6 451 to 6 382, margin 99, announced by Secretary of State Bailey in Baton Rouge on November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Whit P. Martin
Louisiana
Wade Martin
Bailey
Whit Martin
Face Deep Puzzle in Death Key
Christine Diemer's death mystery grows as autopsy hints the body was in Vermilion river no more than three days before discovery, widening the nine day gap since disappearance on October 27 and body recovery on November 8. Investigators weigh theories of murder, hiding, or transport by assailant as officials consider time frame and possible locations.
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Pontiac
Christine Diemer
A. B. Middleton
Florida
Dr. Middleton
Coal Operators Break Contracts in ICC Hearings
In Louisville Kentucky charges that coal operators are breaking contracts were brought at ICC hearings into rail freight car exchange and return practices. The Louisville and Nashville railroad cited mines refusing to load cars provided to meet contractual needs, prompting Commissioner McChord to demand access to operator records and questioning whether such operators deserve relief if they won t serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
McChord
Louisville and Nashville
Commission
Strike Ends for Ottawa Cement Workers
Ottawa Newfoundland November 17 The seven month strike at the Oglesby cement works ended as workers voted to return to duty. Similar moves were anticipated at the LaSalle mills while riotings and two fatalities marked the dispute. State militia had been in the zone for weeks.
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Ottawa
Oglesby Cement
Oglesby Works
LaSalle Cement Mills
Wilson Extends Lead in New Mexico Voting Tabulations
Santa Fe New Mexico November 17 President Wilson has increased his lead in the state by 138 votes as official polls from Chavez Roosevelt and Union counties bring in returns from six previously unreported precincts. Only 14 of New Mexico 688 precincts had not reported.
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Santa FE
N. M
Wilson
New Mexico
Chavez
Roosevelt
Union
Business leaders to discuss Adamson act and railways
Washington November 17. A national Chamber of Commerce meeting opens today to hear business groups debate the Adamson eight hour law and the railroad situation. DOJ attorneys continue defending railroad suits challenging constitutionality with potential Supreme Court action before year end. The joint committee will hear state railway commissioners first, then railroad presidents bankers and economists. Henry R Towne presents a plan to prevent utility strikes. Officials anticipate a push for concurrent jurisdiction and a single controlling rail commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Council of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber
Joint Congressional Committee
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Joint Committee
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Henry R. Towne
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nauvoo Man Heads State Beekeepers
Springfield Illinois November 17 The Illinois Beekeepers association convention adjourned with officers elected Emil J Baxter Nauvoo as president A C Baxter Springfield first vice president W H Williams Pekin second vice president Aaron Coppin Winona fourth vice president A O Keinzel Lincoln fifth vice president G M Withrow Mechanicsburg secretary J A Stone Springfield treasurer Charles Becker Pleasant Prairie
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Beekeepers’ Association
Emil J. Baxter
Nauvoo
A. C. Baxter
W. H. Williams
Pekin
Aaron Coppin
Winona
A. O. Keinzel
Lincoln
G. M. Withrow
Mechanicsburg
J. A. Stone
Charles Becker
Pleasant Plaifis
High Prices Force Bakeries to Close in Chicago
Chicago, Nov 17. J M Bell secretary of the National Association of Master Bakers says 1,500 bakeries have closed since Aug 1 due to soaring costs for flour eggs butter and other baking substances. He notes about 30,000 bakeries existed at war start and he was to testify before the aldermanic committee probing high food costs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. M. Bell
National Association of Master Bakers
Memphis
Bell
United States
Founders Approve Adamson Law Suits
New York Nov 17 National Founders association closes its convention approving railway companies suits to test the Adamson law. The group resolves that the right to judicial determination should be secured for the railroad system and supports their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Founders’ Association
Haere
Mackensen’s Army in Retreat Across Dobrudia
Petrograd reports Field Marshal Von Mackensen’s forces pulling back through Dobrudia burning villages as they retreat. Fierce fighting continues on the Transylvania front near Campulung Romania with ongoing clashes and operations.
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Mackensen
Petrograd
London
War Office
Field Marshal
von Mackensen
Dobrudia
Transylvania
Campulung
Rumania
Parral Merchant Killed in Villa Raid Near Parral
El Paso November 17 report says Theodore Hoemiller a Parral Chihuahua merchant his wife and baby were killed by Villa bandits when Villa occupied Parral a Parral mining company reports Hoemiller is said to be a German subject.
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Parral
EL Paso
Theodore Hoemiller
Chihuahua
Villa
Parral Mining
Hoemiller
Untrained U.S. Envoys Expected to Resign
Nov 17 report says ambassadors and ministers abroad should resign as Wilson prepares for a new term. Many were appointed without relevant knowledge. Some incumbents may stay. others decline due to the heavy demands of foreign policy and the need for capable leadership. President Wilson reportedly noted that some men grow in office while others swell up.
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Washington
Wilson
Judge Scully Faces Proceedings Over Election Certificates
Chicago November 17. County Judge Thomas F. Scully threatens to withhold certificates of election amid fraud charges in city wards. He plans to issue proclamations by December 3 allowing elected officials to assume duties while he investigates alleged irregularities in hundreds of precincts. Republican leaders urge impeachment and expulsion as retaliation. Potential changes could shift clerks and recorders posts to Democrats despite apparent tallies.
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Chicago
Thomas F. Scully
Scully
Circuit Court
Recorder of Deeds
Life of Navy at Stake Roosevelts Claim
In Chicago on November 17 assistant Secretary Roosevelt warned that the United States navy faces a risk to its life if government controls California petroleum reserves are lost. He argued vessels cannot safely revert to coal burning without major efficiency losses and that the navy will not revert. The note introduces the navy department’s push in the congressional fight over the Phelan amendment and offshore oil claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Navy
California
Roosevelt
Navy
American Mining Congress
Navy Department
Congress
Phelan
McDaniel Trial to Resume Saturday in Missouri Case
In St Joseph Missouri on November 17 the prosecution shared eight veniremen for strike with the defense under a trial agreement. The defense will reveal its twenty rejected veniremen Saturday morning as opening statements begin after a twelve juror panel is chosen. Judge Ryan ordered witnesses in court by 9 30 a m with Attorney General Barker stating the opening statement should take about an hour.
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M’daniel
ST. Joseph
Oscar D. McDaniel
Buchanan County
Ryan
John T. Barker
Roosevelt rails against cubist patriotism in Nationalism in Literature and Art
New York, Nov. 17 Theodore Roosevelt spoke before the American Academy of Arts and Letters on Nationalism in Literature and Art. He condemned the cubist school of patriotism and argued true national art must spring from the people’s own soul and a strong national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
American Academy of Arts
Colon Us
Europe
Court decision allows school tuition funds release
Bloomington Ill Nov 17 County superintendents may now release school tuition funds per old school law. Chief source Samuel P Urwin reports the Illinois Supreme Court decision in Board of Education v Otis P B Hayworth upholding the tuition act of 1915 is null. The court voids arbitrary limits set by county superintendents on tuition charges and requires adherence to constitutional provisions.
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Bloomington
Ill
Finois
Samuel P. Urwin
Supreme Court
Hinois Supreme Court
Justice Cartwrig
Board of Education
Otis PB Hayworth
Vertilion County
Trwin
Edit Murs
Txes
Next Synod to Meet in Warsaw Kewanee and Quincy Delegates Named
Warsaw chosen as the next synod meeting site by the Episcopal diocese of Quincy. Delegates include A J Limatrom of Rock Island treasurer candidate and Rev W E Mann of Kewanee Rev George Long of Quincy Rev L B Hastings of Emozine Rev A G Musson of Moline C Li Coster Rock Island J B F Somes Kneesville J M Roggers Peoria and George F Stttaon of Kewanee.
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Kewanee
Warsany
Episcopal Diocese of
Quincy
A. J. Limatrom
Rock Island
B. Martin
Gatesburg
W. BE. Mann
Kewanea
George Long
L. B. Hasting
Emozine
A. G. Musson
Moline
C. Li
Coster
J. BF. Somes
Kneesville
Peoria
George F. Stttaon
Provnes
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Chicago Bank
Continental and Commercial National
U. S. State Department
Obdurate
Adamson Law
National Council of Chamber of Commerce
The
Adamson
U.S
T. R
Warsaw
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