Russia's Army Chief Warns Against Peace
Copenhagen dispatch reports General Dukhonin warns against any breach of the Sept. 5 1915 treaty and calls for unity against separate truces. U S supplies to Russia reportedly halted until the Bolsheviki power shift settles. Bolsheviki foreign minister Trotzky seeks release of two Russian citizens in England and condemns English counter-revolutionary involvement.
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Copenhagen
Dukhonin
I Vienna
Russian Supreme Command
United States
Russia
Germany
Trotzky
London
A_ Reuter
Petrograd
Leon Trotzky
George W. Buchanan
Chichirin
Petroff
England
Generali Dekhonin
Ensign Xrylenko
Train Wreck Result Of Boys Play In Welleeter
WELLEETER Okla Nov 28 Three boys aged nine eleven and thirteen caused a Meteor train wreck by swinging a rope attached scrap iron on the tracks. The iron fouled a rail and broke the train causing two crew fatalities. The boss confessed to parents and authorities. No action has been taken against the boys.
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Welleeter
Okla
Pricco
Here
Date extended for Red Cross Christmas war packets
New York November 28 The deadline for shipping Christmas packets to American soldiers and sailors has been moved to December 15 Packing of Red Cross gifts will continue as late as possible due to funds shortages National headquarters stated no Red Cross war fund may be used for these packets.
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New York
Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Means Jury Box [3 Finally Filled
In Cabarrus county court in Concord North Carolina the jury to decide if Gaston B Means shot Marie Maude A King near Blackwelder Springs on August 29 was completed with twelve jurors after 134 veniremen were examined. The panel includes nine farmers and three cotton mill workers. all but one are married. The trial resumes with state presenting its case tomorrow and no opening statement by counsel due to North Carolina law.
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Concord
N.C
Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Chicago
Blackwelder Springs
Here
Cabarrus
North Carolina
Berlin Propaganda Exposed in Swiss and Swedish Press
Washington reports reveal German efforts to inflame opinion with false tales in neutral and allied nations. Swiss outlets spread claims of a 1918 U S army march, while Sweden highlights letters from purported Americans to paint the U S as war indifferent. Vienna reports allege a propaganda hub fueling American war enthusiasm and German subject mistreatment.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Sweden
Vienna
Soldiers to Guard Water Front Zones
United States troops will immediately take over patrols of the water front zones forbidden to alien enemies. The decision was made at a conference of the army, the marshal's office, police and transportation officials. Local authorities will cooperate in guarding harbor property with barbed wire barriers to be erected beyond which passage requires credentials.
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New York
United States
Army
United States Marshal's Office
Russian Conference Called Forms Broad Government
London report states on November 28 that Russian political leaders have gathered at army headquarters to establish a government representing all parties, per a Petrograd dispatch to the Times.
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London
Petrograd
The
Times
Wife Accused of Murder Tells Story in Cross Examination
In Mineola New York Blanca De Saulles reiterates her account of the Aug 3 murder of her former husband John L De Saulles at his Long Island home. She remains unshaken as District Attorney Weeks questions her memory and recollection notably about the weapon, the hat rack, and her actions after the shooting.
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Mineola
N. Y
Charles R. Weeks
Blanca de Saulles
John L. de Saulles
de Saulles
Long Island
Marshall Ward
de Saulies
Susanna Monteau
Cabinet Discusses Railroad Problem
Washington Nov 28 The cabinet discussed the railroad problem at length. Officials expect government operation only if roads cannot handle difficulties. Pooling plans are to be tried first and extended if successful. Government coal pooling and requisitioning may follow next year. A railroad pool board will meet in Pittsburgh Wednesday. Fairfax Warrison blamed freight congestion in the east on routine government priority orders. the west reports no severe congestion and railroads managing traffic well despite car detention in the east.
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Washington
Middle West
Railroad War Board
Pittsburgh
Fairfax Warrison
War Board
Warrison
PLOT WITH BOLSHEVIKS FOR PEACE
Washington reports from London that German staff officers in Petrograd act as advisers to the Lenine faction, risking US and allied moves to list the Bolshevik regime as Germany’s ally. If true, diplomacy may shift to Stockholm and Russia’s aid shipments could be halted, with Don Cossack and Kerensky conditions under review.
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London
Petrograd
United States
Germany
Crmans
Stockholm
Russia
Japan
Vladivostok
Lenine
Rusia
Teutons
Iivey
Inter-Allied War Council
Paris
Col. House
Gen
Bliss
Kaledines
Great Britain
France
Italy
War Secretary Sees Hope In Allied Victory
The War Department reports the past week as favorable for the Allied army. British gains near Cambrai and Italian resistance against Austro German attacks are noted, with emphasis on weakening German strength in the west. British tactics and continual pressure in Flanders and Ypres are highlighted, while French and Italian advances and strategic reserves bolster morale. In Palestine General Allenby’s forces approach Jerusalem, seven miles from Ramaleh road, with another force advancing from the north.
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Wasilington
War Department
Cambrai
Juvincourt
Champagne
Italy
Palestine
Allenby
Jerusalem
Ramaleh Road
British assault at Fontaine in new offensive action
British forces renew attack at Fontaine at dawn as heavy German machine gun fire from Latolie woods and building windows slows progress. Despite setbacks, a breakthrough near Bourlon village allows rescue of isolated troops, with ongoing uncertain northern Bourlon sector. Weather worsens with rain and snow complicating advances.
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Associated Press
France
Fontaine
Latolie Woods
Bourlon
Bourlon Wood
Washington Sees Winter Campaign To Attain Victory
Washington defense officials expect an uninterrupted winter offensive on the western front led by British and French forces with American divisional commanders resuming training. The Cambrai success is seen as paving the way for deeper German withdrawals and a broader push toward the Belgian coast as part of a coordinated winter strategy.
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Italy
Cambrai
Flanders
Ypres
Washington
Western
France
Baker
Ynesday
Byng
Price of Turkeys Drops in Chicago Market
In Chicago on Tuesday November 28 fresh turkeys were quoted 35 to 41 cents and cold storage birds 30 to 36 cents. Investigators led by special assistant attorney general Robert W Childs have been examining cold storage houses to determine if turkeys were hoarded.
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Chicago
Robert W. Childs
Allies War Council Gathering in Paris
In Paris on November 28 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George accompanied by Foreign Secretary Balfour and Greek Premier Venizelos arrived for the inter allied conference. Also present were Sir Eric Campbell Geddes Admiral Jellicoe Earl Reading and Gen. Robertson. Italian delegates Sonnino Orlando Nitti Daliolio Bianchi and Chiesa left Rome to join the Paris talks.
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Paris
David Lloyd George
Balfour
Venizelos
Greece
Eric Campbell Geddes
Admiralty
John Jellicoe
Earl Reading
William Robertson
Army Headquarters
Clemenceau
Painleve
Stephen Penchon
France
Baron Sonnino
Vittorio Orlando
Francisco Nitti
Alfredo Daliolio
Bianchi
Chiesa
Rome
Italy
British Casualties For Week Reported From London
British casualties for the week ending Tuesday total 30 314. Officers killed or died of wounds 260, wounded or missing 896. Men killed or died of wounds 3 047, wounded or missing 23 202. Despite heavy Cambrai district fighting casualties fall short of the previous week’s 32 227 and two weeks earlier’s 25 063.
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London
Cambrai
Brundage Presses Congress On East St. Louis Frauds
Illinois Attorney General Brundage telegraphed Congressman Ben Johnson asking if the riot investigating committee will probe alleged East St. Louis election frauds cited in Dr. L. N. Bundy affidavit. He said a new grand jury would not be asked unless the committee completes its inquiry.
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East ST. Lougis
Brundage
Aldlinois
Ben Johnson
Beardstown
Congressional Riot Investigating Committee
East St. Louis
L. N. Bundy
Congressional Committee
Johnson
Naval Volunteers on Active Sea Duty Across Forces
Washington Reuters reported that about 95 percent of the 852 naval volunteers and 17 000 enlisted men are on active sea duty. The navy department said the naval militia was ready at declaration and trained at home stations plus warship cruises. The volunteer force had 666 officers and 9 500 men at outbreak. recruiting has nearly doubled it. The marine corps branch holds 582 officers and 700 men drawn from naval militia. Portland dispatch notes William B. Wilson’s illness as mediation efforts move to Oregon with Felix Frankfurter guiding the commission here.
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Washington
National Naval Volunteers
Naval Militia
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Volunteers
Naval
Brs
Wilson
Portland
Ore
William B. Wilson
Tabor
San Francisco
Felix Frankfurter
Oregon
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