Allied board plans to crush for war conference talks begin
An American mission led by Edward M. House arrives in England on the eve of a major war conference. Secretary Lansing stresses the gathering is a war planning session, with U S officials and Allied leaders mapping a united campaign against Germany. The group will avoid peacetime terms and focus on war needs, seeking efficient joint action and avoiding conflicts of interest.
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England
United States
Edward M. Woyse
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Asimira Dentonching
Moyal
Exil Bliss
Laing
Front
Homne
Lansing
German Empire
Howard M. Rouse
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Gen. Tagkov Tt
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Ftares Army
Oscar T. Crosby
the Treasury
Vanes C. McCormick
Germany
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Corn crop largest in nation history declares USDA
The Department of Agriculture reports a preliminary corn crop of more than 66 million bushels larger than any previous year, valued at about 191 million dollars. A revised October forecast reduced output by roughly 19.76 million bushels. Other crop estimates include wheat 16.813 million, potatoes 429 thousand, and sweet potatoes 84.727 million.
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Washington, BD. Co
United States
Department of Agriculure
Department of Agriculture
Indictments Against Former Governor Ferguson Questioned
In Austin Texas on November 8 Judge James R. Hamilton heard a motion to dismiss nine indictments charging misapplication and diversion of public funds against former Governor Ferguson. The defense argued defects in the indictments while the state’s John J. Sheitho represented the prosecution. Ferguson attended the hearing as cases set for trial on November 26.
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Austin
Tex
Criminal District
Court Today
James R. Hamilton
Anash
James ¥. Verguson
Rembestiénmient
Maris & McDonad
Joann G. Ward
Temple
John J. Shei* Toh
Merguson
Arment
Red Cross Factory in New York Mobilizes Volunteers
Opened in New York City, the Red Cross factory will produce hospital garments with over a thousand volunteers, mostly women, working five days a week six hours daily. They follow strict standards and penalties for absenteeism, with plans to grow to 2500 workers and produce more than 150 hospital garments weekly.
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New York
Hed Cra
Estiminte
Weather Forecast for Gan Antonin Vicinity
Forecast issued for Gan Antonin area shows rain likely Friday with cool winds and scattered showers. Temperatures expected in the mid 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, with brief heavy showers possible in the afternoon and evening. Stay alert for localized flooding along low-lying streets.
Weather report snippets across major cities
Fragmented OCR style weather notes report temperatures for cities including New York Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City Washington and more. Entries show highs and lows with wind directions and brief conditions though many words are garbled or uncertain.
British Merchant Losses Reported in Admiralty Briefing
The latest admiralty report notes a decline in British merchant ships sunk last week, with only eight vessels over 1600 tons lost to mines or submarines and none of the fishing fleet sunk. Overall tonnage details show reduced sinkings and a quieter week compared with earlier periods.
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Admiralty
Ming
Sabia
Fontage
Puiel
Engling
French Lose On Sinp Paris Nay Inines Ship Verbage
A garbled report notes a week ending November 1 with a French loss in shipping terms. It mentions a vessel over 1400 tons under Chittannage and references Sinp Paris Nay Inines, though details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
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Nay
Chittannage
Losses and submarine activity noted in naval outlook
Under the heading More Targets Fewer Victims the London naval correspondent reports a decline in German submarine losses and an easing in merchant ship losses. He notes a drop in ships sunk to about 9 percent for a week, with overall weekly losses falling while submarine production grows, illustrating mixed progress in the naval war.
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Cegyright
Bunse Ledger
London
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Thaus
Isis
Perhlior
Submarine Threat Impacts British Trade and Ship Losses
An analysis notes that while enemy activity remains a threat, British merchant vessels suffer fewer submarine attacks. After a recent two week period, only one vessel was successfully attacked, down from three the prior week, reducing five week totals to 21, about half of August’s. No clear explanation for the decline in successful attacks is given.
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Ainst
Ieta
Captain Hans Berg Arrested Near Laredo
Captain Hans Berg and Lieutenant Alfred Loexchner, escapees from Fort McPherson, Ga, were captured near Laredo six miles below the Rio Grande. They were arrested by Customs officials Robert Rumsey and John Chamberlain and turned over to military authorities.
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Tex
Hans Berg
Alfred Loexchner
Fort McPherson
Robert Rumsey
John Chamberlain
1Redo
Rio Grande
U S Seizes Office of German Company in New York
United States Marshal and the Department of Justice seized the New York offices of a German shipping company amid wartime enemy property actions. About 10 employes were notified and the offices slated for immediate use by the port ward authorities as directed from Washington and Palmer.
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Soy
Une
American Steamer Rochester Sunk Off Mayo Coast
A damaged dispatch reports the American steamer Rochester sunk near Mayo after dusk on November 2. Four sailors are missing, with 11 men aboard reported lost. The vessel traveled between Baltimore and British ports and carried a crew of about 22.
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Rochester
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Cepia Erik Kolerses
Germany Exhausts Its Last Reserves Before Allied Aid
Central News reports Germany has used its final reserves as of Wednesday. Soldiers previously rejected are ordered to report for re examination within 24 hours or face recall. Western front may see a final effort before American involvement becomes decisive, according to the correspondent.
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Dover
Central News
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Homeelven
Wiebeth
Sity Ha Cantyni
America
End of Course Amid Military Drills Reported
A fragment describes cadets undergoing drills with droppings, machine gun fire and plotting, amid a British grounded aerial gym school established for training now in full operation.
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Lex
War plans may be changed by Russia's fall
A November dispatch reports that provisional government turmoil in Petrograd and pressure from Maximalists threaten Russia with civil war and possible armistice with Germany. U.S. officials fear a rearrangement of war plans as Japan and others adjust aid while Russia’s internal strife tests Western fronts.
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Russia
Kerensky the Russian revolutionary statesman profile
Berensky, a lawyer and prominent figure in the Russian revolutionary era, rose in the Provisional Government and later led ministries. Born in European Russia, he studied in Central Asia and Petrograd. His career included defense work, opposition to censorship, and roles within the government and wartime administration.
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Berensky
Ee Meer
Russia
Bimhivek
Lott Taehkend
Central Asia
Petrograd
Prices of Ham and Bacon Forced Down Across Markets
Fragmented OCR notes indicate government actions reduced ham and bacon prices nationwide. Reports mention packing industry figures, retail to wholesaler price gaps, and consumer costs dropping to around 80 to 82 cents per pound for ham with larger discounts implied. Chicago and Midwest markets cited. details unclear due to garbled text.
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Incanto
Chicago
Kesset
Park
Sui Ik
Ty Howe
Turks Retirements Reported After Turkish War Office Release
In Talesting, Oia, Turkish foes retreat northward amid retirements announced by the war office. Reports from Amerlant say Capuired. A passenger on a tyabi train attacked by followers and dynamited near Juax, Mex., Nov. is reported. Efforts to verify the report continue. Passengers aboard the train last night claim no Americans were aboard.
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Navy
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Oia War Office
Russian Maximalists seize Petrograd in upheaval
Monier Kerensky has been deposed as the Maximalists seize control of Petrograd with garrison aid. Washington fears civil war while the new authorities push for immediate peace and land reform, signaling a sweeping shift in Russia’s war aims. Five million German troops could be redeployed if Russia signs a peace with Germany.
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Russia
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Peace Aiycrates
Petrograd
Petrogrrad
Washington
Kisst
Council of Soldiers
Worlanen
Gernjiniy
Corman
Dati
Maximalists seize Petrograd as Kerensky is deposed
Nov. 8 dispatches report Premier Kerensky deposed as Maximalists gain control of Petrograd. Garrison support triggered a bloodless coup. Central Committee head Leon Trotsky says provisional government ended and several members arrested. Council split, new delegates called for per 25 000 population to express will. Continuous updates promise further changes.
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Fétrograd Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates
Detcograd
Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen's
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