Archangel port hit by seven ammunition steamers explosion
Russian censorship reports from Archangel say seven ammunition steamers blew up in the harbor, causing widespread fire and extensive damage. Injured numbers rise as hospitals take in hundreds. access to the port remains blocked and the full death toll is uncertain. Western fronts note Austro Hungarian advances near Campulung and continued Cerna Offensive success for Franco-Serbian forces. London reports reduced Somme activity and British front extensions along the Ancre. Washington frets over submarine risks and a possible starvation campaign against England amid unresolved sub dilemma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ayville
Harror
Archangel
Menta
Exchange Tele Rce Company
Stockholm
Baron Breceni
Campulung
London
Wallachia
Bucharest
Petrograd
von Falkenhayn
Rungut
Moldavia
Kedzivasarhely
Cerna
Cerna River
Paris
Parigadels
Somme
Ancre
Beauecourt
Jacobeni
Kimpelung
Bukowina
Dobrudia
Silestria
Danube
Tchernavoda
Deutschland collision sinks tug T. A. Scott Jr
Five men die when the German submarine Deutschland torpedoes and sinks the convoying tug T. A. Scott Jr off New London Crews say swift currents and darkness caused the crash Capt Hinsch captain of Neckar clings to a life preserver after being drawn from the wreckage and saved by Cassie crew The submarine sustains minor damage and will be repaired for sail in a few days investigators call the incident an accident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Deutschland
Bremen
T. A. Scott, Jr
John Gurney
William A. Caton
Edward Stone
Clarence B. Davison
Eugene Durant
Scott
Hinsch
Fred Hinsch
Cassie
Germany
United States
W. E. Withey
Race Rock
Paul Koenig
F. W. Krapobl
Hans Kleese
Ama
Frederick Hinsch
Eastern
T. A. Scott Wrecking Company
Thames
Plan to relief car shortage via railroad committee
Louisville dispatch Nov 18 plans for relieving the nationwide car shortage were presented to Interstate Commerce Commissioner C. McChord by an American Railway association committee. McChord tentatively approved the plan to be taken to the ICC. The hearings on car exchange and return methods near closing as McChord will meet Washington committee members with plenary power to enforce or modify existing car service rules. The five members represent New England, the South, the East, the West and the Pacific coast. E. J. Pearson, C. M. Sheaffer, E. H. Coapman, W. L. Park, W. A. Worthing and George Hodges comprise the group with one ICC member to sit throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Washington
C. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Association
McChord
Committee of
New England
South
East
West
Pacific Coast
E. J. Pearson
New York
New Haven
Hartford
C. M. Sheaffer
Pennsylvania
E. H. Coapman
Southern
W. L. Park
Tlinois Central
W. A. Worthing
Southern Pacific
George Hodges
Car Service Commission
Border Against Sanaiis.
Gen Treviño announces a vigorous offensive against bandits as he leaves Chihuahua City to join Villa’s forces. He says Chihuahua’s capital is fortified and his division, with thousands of troops, will deliver the region from rebel elements. The vanguard reaches Santa Rosalia and moves toward Durango border.
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Chitivahua City
Mex
Chihuahua
Villa
Trevino
Associated Press
Gonzales Cuellar
Santa Rosalia
Durango
Murguia
Jiminez
Escalon
Chihuahua City
EL Paso
Texas
Seven suits seek treble damages against film companies
In New York on Friday, seven suits totaling about 15.9 million dollars accuse the Motion Picture Patents company and other film firms and individuals of Sherman anti trust violations. Plaintiffs include Colorado Film Exchange, Chicago Film Exchange, and several midwest agencies alleging a combination that deprived them of competition since Jan 1, 1903. Damages claimed list defendants and totals for each plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Motion Picture Patents Company
Motion Picture
Colorado Film Exchange
Chicago Film Lexchange
Middle West
Hainvis
Samuel Schiller
Chicago
Standard Film Exchange
George Melies Company
Illinois
Miles Brothers, Inc
Eugene Kline
Chicago Film Exchange
General Film Company
Biograph Company
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Essanay Film Mig. Co
Kalem Company
Lubin Mig. Co
Selig Polyscope
Com- 2
Une Menah Onoannane
America
Batesville MayorBreaks Down Over Carnival Killing
W Gilbert Richardson mayor of Batesville testified in court describing the fatal shooting of 23 year old Farrell Padgett at a dance inside a carnival tent. He sobbed as he recounted how Padgett allegedly pursued his wife while Richardson claimed fear for his life.
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Arkansas
Batesville
Ark
W. Gilbert Richardson
Farrell Padgett
Padgett
Richardson
Libel suit details reveal alleged bribe offer to Jones
Testimony in BF FP Jones versus J N Wilkerson shows a Kansas City newspaper man named Daly offered Jones the evidence Wilkerson possessed and a letter from Attorney General Cosson claiming further prosecution would be dropped. Elmer Hyde testified about Daly’s offer after the Montgomery farm meeting and notes of possible witness tampering at the Mansfield hearing.
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Red Oak
Kansas City
Jones
Wilkerson
Bf.fp
J. N. Wilkerson
Elmer Hyde
Montgomery Farm
Daly
Wikkerson
Moore
G George Cosson
Town
Weldon Hadley
Grant
Mansfield
Good Roads Plan Backed by Illinois Highway Group
The Illinois Highway Improvement association urged full participation in federal aid for roads. They noted a potential $3,300,000 national grant over five years and a required matching $3,300,000 by Illinois, totaling $6,600,000 for highway projects before 1922. The annual meeting is set for December 14 at Danville.
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Chicago
Illinois Highway Improvement Association
Ilinois
Illinois
of Illinois
Associaton
Damville
Springfield man ends life at Lincoln tomb in Oak Ridge
H J Dunn of Springfield aged 60 wrote a sentiment about freeing slaves from drink then went to Lincoln tomb at Oak Ridge cemetery and slit his throat Friday morning. Edgar Lee Masters Vachel Lindsay and William Marion Reedy found the body as they paid homage at the sepulcher. A note to a brother in Savannah Illinois accompanied the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Abe Lincoln
Hanly
Abraham Lincoln
H. J. Dunn
Lincoln
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Edgar Lee Masters
Chicago
Vachel Lindsay
William Marion Reedy
St. Louis
Dunn
Savannah
Ill
Henthar
Incomplete fragment about a man and his landlady
An unclear note mentions a man leaving his room and telling his landlady he was married and that his bride went with him, but details are obscured. The passage is fragmentary with limited identifiable names or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaiklie
Americans Reach West Coast After Parral Evacuation
An Alvarado Mining and Milling company report says Leslie Webb and four other Americans have arrived safely in Culiacan Sinaloa after leaving Parral before Carranza troops evacuated the town. The group, including T. G. Hawkins Jr, Bernard McDonald, Howard Gray and A W Norris, traveled about 400 miles overland to the Mexican coast. Fate of six other Americans and as many foreigners in Parral remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Alvarado Mining and Milling Company
Leslie Webb
Parral
Carranza
Culiacun
Sinalos
Mexico
T. G. Hawkins, Jr
Bernard McDonald
Howard Gray
A. W. Norris
West Coast
Farrington acquitted in impeachment trial in Peoria
Fr ank Farrington president of the Illinois division United Mine Workers of America was acquitted late Friday by a vote of 489 to 265 in Peoria Ill after a special convention heard impeachment charges over political activity. Hearing of the impeachment was concluded and discussion of possible penalties began.
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Close Farrington
Peoria
Frank Farrington
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Ill
Germans deport Belgians and threaten more removals
London reports thirty thousand Belgians already sent to Germany with plans to haul about 300,000. Tournai council refuses to provide male lists amid fines. Lord Robert Cecil denounces the act, urging steady Allied pressure on invaders and noting relief aid from the Allies. He criticizes German excuses on unemployment and outlines failed German proposals to manage Belgian trade under relief control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Tournai
Cecil
Associated Press
Robert Cecil
France
England
Belgium
Robert
Lord Robert
Belgian Relief Commission
National Bank
Relief Commission
Railroads Seek Fair Play in Interstate Oversight
Washington November 18 Some railroad proposals to the joint congressional investigating committee on transportation were outlined by A P Lim counsel for the railways advisory committee What Railroads Want A federal incorporation law for interstate railroads regional bodies under the ICC with appeal to the commission or courts amendment to shorten the suspension period to sixty days authority for minimum as well as maximum rates and other reforms Edward Thom outlined the eight hour law before the group while Rep Adamson defended constitutionality and warned Congress to act to prevent a repeat strike threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional
Stunday
National Council of the Shamiber of Commerce
A. P. ‘Lim
Railway Executives Advisory Committee
Thom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Entre Commission
Commission
National Council
W. S. Carter
L. E. Sheppard
Garretson
Belgium Liberated and Shaped by Public Opinion
Fragmentary quote discusses beliefs on slavery, liberty, and nationhood. It suggests neutrals must help build a liberated Belgium through public opinion. The text reflects wartime rhetoric about national identity and moral duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Jury To Be Named In McDaniel Murder Trial Today
In St. Joseph Missouri on November 18 prosecutors and defense began challenges to a special venire. Judge Thongs F. Rean will preside as the jury to try Prosecutor Oscar D. McDaniel for allegedly murdering his wife is expected to be named this morning after the challenges are resolved and jurors are sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Oscar D. McDaniel
Thongs FP. Rean
Private Bank Law Urged by Landis
Federal Judge Landis urged that the next state legislature pass a private bank embezzlement law after learning Adolph Silver and Co. failed. He noted liabilities around 250000 and assets near 12000, suggesting lawmakers who lost money would back stronger penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Chicago
Adolph Silver and Company
Credit problems loom large for railroads says Whom
The speaker warned that credit is a grave railroading issue as carriers struggle to fund capital. Railroads rely on mortgages and similar financing as demand for capital stock remains weak, limiting investment and pushing costs higher. He noted political parties offered no ready solution and that expansion into vast, untapped territory could alter supply and prices.
Injunction Sought By State Overseer Restraints Officers
Judge Denis J. Sullivan issues an injunction restraining officers of the defunct Continental Bene fical association from interfering with its assets. Chicago Title and Trust Co. is named receiver, following action by Rufus M. Petty, State superintendent of insurance.
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Chicago
Novis
Denis J. Sullivan
Continental Benefical Association
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Rufus M. Petty
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Monastir
State Department
Lansing
Sanaiis
Tomb OF
Deport
London News
Silesia
Westphalia
Railroads
Mr. Thom
Adamson
Congress
Charles R. van Ilise
University of Wisconsin
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