Italian Second Army advances on West Front in Nov offensive
In reports from Rome at 9:55 p m the Italian Second Army is described as participating in the West front offensive since November 4. The force moved from the Siasone region, breached enemy defenses between Chivres and La Rochelle, and occupied Le Thuel and Roacy-Sur-Serre. On the Italian front, Mernao and Rolserano were entered.
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Roacy-Sur- Serre
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Rolserano
Indemnity Board Formed Over Jersey Explosions Damages
A committee to determine indemnity amounts for cases arising from the Morgan New Jersey munitions plant explosions and ensuing fire has been organized by Major General C C Williams chief of ordnance. The board includes Col H Tenney Maj W K Peavey and TH M North.
Thomson Tells of Building Control
Councilman BR. H. Thomson, returning from Washington, says government war needs push priorities, and nonwar priorities board grants building permits with reluctance due to demand for war projects. He notes nails and materials are scarce for private construction as war work dominates.
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BR. H. Thomson Thureday
Washington, D.C
Demobilization Drive Aims To Help Returning Soldiers
After armistice comes peace plans push for a smooth shift from military to civilian life. A khaki university concept offers books on civics history business and technical subjects to help millions of veterans get ahead and stay engaged until they return home.
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France
Movie Crazed Girl Restored To Her Family
Dorothy Redenbaugh 17 daughter of Dr W W A Redenbaugh head of the aclones department at Lincoln High School was found when the steamship Queen docked in San Francisco harbor. She had been missing since Monday and had followed a movie impulse to San Francisco. Arrangements will be made to return her to Seattle.
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W.W. A. Redenbaugh
Aclones
Lincoln High School
San Francisco
Seattle
Dorothy
Ada
Dr. Redenbaugh
French Capture Enemy Materials in Push Forward
French war office reports renewed progress on the front. Allied forces reached Liart thirty kilometers north of Rethel and took Frecola near Sedan, penetrating the outskirts of Sedan. More than 1,600 prisoners were captured yesterday morning as material gains increased. Cable filed in Paris at 12 20 p m by United Press staffer John De Gandt.
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French War Office
Liart
Retehel
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John de Gandt
United Press Paria Bureau
Rudderless Steamer Now Under Convoy Ocean Report
A wooden ship missing its rudder 825 miles west of Cape Flattery sails under convoy toward Honolulu. Wireless advices to the Merchants' Exchange report the vessel’s status and course. The text also notes an orange’s evolution from a small fruit over 12 centuries of cultivation.
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Bseat
Cape Flattery
Honolulu
Homemaking Trend Quietly Shifts Men Homeward
Fragmentary verse-like note argues that married men should stay home, attend to wives, and curb social outings. It laments public pleasures and praises saving for home life, mentioning travel costs and clothing items as domestic priorities. The piece hints at a social campaign from Florence avenues and local buildings.
Brave danger in long trip from Germany
Three American aviators escaped German captivity and traveled 24 days through occupied Belgium to reach Brussels then Holland. Lieut. Anderson, John Donaldson, and T. K. Tillinghast recount downings near Arras and Cambrai, solitary confinement at Freanes, and a perilous escape via rooftops and trenches to freedom with Belgian help and final arrival in Rotterdam.
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Holland
Belgium
Brussels
Lieut. R. Anderson
Honolulu
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N. J
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Gen. Donaldson
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Tillinghast
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New York
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Teuton Plan to Grip Russia Warned by Moscow Expert
Dr Joseph M Goldstein professor of political economy at the University of Moscow warned in Washington that Germany will flood southern northern Russia and Siberia with goods to regain economic supremacy once Bolsheviki fall He urged immediate Allied action to counter this move and protect American business interests in Russia.
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Russia
Siberia
Joseph M. Goldstein
University of Moscow
Truseia
Goldstein
United States
Dr. Goldstein
Foe Make Bitter Fight at Sedan Front
American forces on the Sedan front faced desperate German infantry and machine gun fire as Rainbow and First divisions pressed to secure objectives east of the Meuse. All positions taken were consolidated.
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Rainbow
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France
Funeral Held For Capt Ford Widow Ill With Flu
Mrs Ford 6528 25th Ave N W widow of Capt John L Ford of the Seattle fire department who died of influenza is ill with the disease in herself and with one of her three children. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Mayfield undertaking rooms Pallard with fire department and Masons in attendance. Capt Ford served 11 years with the Seattle fire department.
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25Th Ave
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Fire Department
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Mayfield Undertaking Rooms
Pallard
Seattle Fire Department
Haig reports gains as Allied forces advance on front
Field Marshal Haig says sharp fighting near Kealibes and Ammon Fontaine south of Hautmont. French troops advance from the Sambre to the Bar river and liberate over 100 villages. British progress along their front includes Bavay and Hautmont while Belgians report no front activity. Armistice firing halt may apply only to sector where German delegates crossed lines.
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Bar River
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Bar
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la Capelle Maubeuge
Avesnes
Outakirta
Bavay
Hautmont
Blogues
Hensies
West Front
Austrian Troops in Wretched Plight on Way Back Home
Rome reports confusion on roads as Austrian troops retreat toward home ruined by famine and desertion. Italian authorities scramble to deliver food while many Italian soldiers share rations with the starving foe.
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Rome
Austria
Briton Flyers Hit German Towns In 64 October Raids
British independent air force conducted 64 raids on German towns in October despite thick mists and poor flying conditions. The attacks targeted Metz Sablon and the Thionville junction, damaging rail lines and trains. Hundreds of tons of bombs were dropped as enemy supply and transport networks faced repeated disruption and delayed German movements.
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Britleh Agmiralty Wireless
Ithine
British Independent Air Fore
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Y Frescaty
Hulhazan
Jamet
Metz-Sablon
Altho
Thionville
Italy General Diaz Promoted Amid War News
ROME reports Gen Diaz is named full general and Adm Di Revel promoted to fleet admiral by King Victor Emmanuel. Italian troops land at Pola on the Istrian peninsula as Diaz thanks Ambassador Page, saying Italians are proud to have fought for justice and to see the American flag alongside theirs during battle.
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Istrian
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