Battle for the Tagliamento Opens as Italian Line Holds
Austro-German forces shell the Tagliamento as Cadorna’s Italian troops retreat to the western bank. Artillery exchange and patrol actions mark a great river battle with 180,000 prisoners claimed and riverside bridges contested from Pinzana to Latisana. Venice preservation looms as forces reposition.
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Berlin
Austro German patrols reach river banks amid gunfire
Rome reports Austro German patrols moved to the banks of a river, with Italians replying and artillery fire overhead. The statement says patrols were checked by our machines guns as forces engaged along the line.
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COUNTRE-OFFENSIVE ITALIAN TROOPS PREPARE NORTHERN OFFENSIVE
Italian and allied forces prepare a counter offensive along the line of the Isonzo and Vedra canal with cavalry rear guards screening moves toward a new frontline near San Daniele del Fruili. General Caduti informs expect heavy resistance as German contingents exploit a momentary weakness in the Second Army.
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German Socialists Sentenced to Prison in Sioux Falls
Federal Court in Sioux Falls handed prison terms from one year and a day to two years to two German Socialists convicted of conspiring to obstruct the selective draft. Fines ranged from 500 to 1000 dollars. August Friedrich, alleged leader, received a five year term plus a $1000 fine. Motions for new trials were denied. sentences to Leavenworth.
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Troops to Oil Fields Deploy to East Texas Districts
The Third Battalion of the Nineteenth Infantry, under Major Pruy n, was dispatched to East Texas and Western Louisiana oil districts Friday at the request of Governor Hobby to protect districts amid a strike. The force of 474 soldiers and 18 officers will guard oil facilities, with no disturbances reported, but heightened precautions due to oil interests in the region.
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Pruyn
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Louisiana
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Houston
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Kaiser Celebrations Reach Across Europe in War News
Amsterdam reports a Berlin dispatch says Emperor William telegraphed General von Buelow congratulating troops on Italian fronts. The Fatherland thanks its defenders as celebrations and salutes mark another wartime milestone amid growing German celebrations.
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Beaufre 1S Sentenced in Waxahachie Murder Case
In Waxahachie Texas on November 2 O T Banupre alias Vahis was tried on a change of venue for the murder of his wife. He was found guilty today and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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Weekend Weather Across Cities From Fragmented Report
A garbled weather segment lists temperatures for Chicago Kansas City New York Washington and Washington state. It notes cloudy conditions with south to north winds and varying highs from the upper teens to the low forties across several days Friday through Sunday.
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Court-martial reveals mutiny details in 24th Infantry riot
Testimony at Fort Sam Houston covers the Hulleton riot by negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry on August 1. Evidence includes maps of ricocheted bullets and the court’s roll call of thirteen officers, with Second Lieutenant Charles Snyder and John N. Sacks among key witnesses.
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Houston
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Change of Venue Refused for Gaston Means Trial
Concord MC courthouse rejects request to move trial of Gaston Means for involved Mrs Maude A King case. Trial set here in November as proceedings continue with court ruling against venue transfer.
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Gaston B. Means
Maude A. King
Finland Fearful Of Swedish Attack On Aland Islands
A dispatch from Pinniyiy reports unrest in Melsigfors politics amid Swedish press talk of Sweden seizing the Aland Islands to prevent German capture. Finnish papers warn whether Finland will relinquish the Aland archipelago, located at the Gulf of Bothnia entrance to the Gulf of Finland, with a Swede majority population.
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Aland Islands
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Gulf of Finland
Japan aiding allies pacing port and finances in war
Baron Mesuta and Baron Mogata told a luncheon of the Japanese finance commission that Japan has lent the allies 50 million dollars and is accelerating economic cooperation with the United States. They described growing mutual interests and Japan's warm sentiment toward America as steps to expand financial ties and assist Allied war aims.
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Arin
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Japaneat Finines Commisssion
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Ure Chamber of Commerce
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Niger
Air Raid Report Over Bavaria In World War II
An Air Force statement says British planes attacked targets in Bavaria with repeated sorties overnight, striking German positions and facilities. The report notes hourly raids and continued aerial activity in the Bavarian theater as Allied air power presses the campaign.
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James Be
Concrete ships to be built by new Norwegian firm
A new company forms in Neagen on November 2 to construct reinforced concrete ships. Believed to boost output due to rapid production of such tonnage. Norway has already launched its first concrete ship, signaling growing industry interest.
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Chicago Patriots Boost Prices to Meet War Taxes
Chicago reports show theater operators and vendors raising prices to cover new war taxes, turning patriotism into a financial squeeze. Venues like moving theaters increased admitting fees from one cent to thirteen cents, with additional costs for refreshments and small items. Some counties saw twelfth and fifteenth cent adjustments, while common goods carried higher charges to offset the tax.
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Chicago
Americans Relieved in Trenches After Relentless Sniping
In France on November 2, American infantrymen relieved after trench duty report sniping by Germans and high shellfire. Soldiers say they fight hard but crave more rifle practice, with many men noting illnesses and colds but no severe cases. Air patrols targeted trenches as observers and artillery exchanged fire. morale remains high amid the tough conditions.
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Berlin Suffer in Winter as Coal Shortage Persists
Berlin residents endure freezing homes as coal supplies lag despite promises for November deliveries. Lines form daily as shoppers buy small scoops of coal per person. Authorities urge rapid consumption while ration stocks hold at a three week allowance, with prices and hardship mounting for the poor and unemployed.
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Kerensky Says Nation Not Out Of War Worn By Strain
Premier Kerensky told the Associated Press Russia is not out of the war but exhausted by strain and must be helped by the Allies. He urged the United States to share the burden, noted Russia has fought since the war began, and denied claims of withdrawal while defending the revolution as economic in nature. The interview conveyed Russia’s plea for aid and unity as the war entered a critical phase.
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