Allied Offensive Shifts Attacks Across Mt Quentin Region
A chaotic wartime dispatch describes Field Marshal Halg redirecting Allied forces to pressure German positions along the Mt Quentin area and the Hemme river network. It notes German counteraction near Verdun and mentions strategic maneuvers toward Astego, Monte Venere, and Cambrai while analysts debate Emperor’s strategic aims.
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Halg
Bouth
Mt. Quentin
Lieved
Verdun
Famine Invasion Ranges Through Russia In 1919 News
Telegrams describe famine gripping Russia with communities in Petrograd Moscow and surrounding areas facing severe food shortages. Reports note government measures failing amid military upheaval and widespread hunger threatening stability.
Soldiers Fight Fire After Army Drill Ends
A chaotic blaze erupted Monday night as soldiers, fresh from drill, battled a massive fire that threatened the entire continent with flames leaping high into the air. The incident involved unknown fuel, dynamite, and a missing aviator, with several officials and publishers tangled in a separate espionage case in New York.
Afton Tidningen Reports Russia Likely to Withdraw War Participation
The Afton Tidningen quotes diplomatic channels indicating Russia will shortly withdraw from official participation in the war, signaling a potential shift in the conflict dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Breckinim
Registration and travel curbs on German enemies during war
The U S government moves to register all German males above a certain age and subject them to travel and movement restrictions. Germans within the United States must periodically report to an official designated by the attorney general and may not travel without a permit or approach near critical sites. The rules exclude Austria Turkey and Bulgaria subjects and take effect immediately with phased enforcement on those suspected of hostile intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mortomb
Germain ii
Unitee Brnfes
Ernatane
Anil
Allermey
Gregory
Ile
Peeakbeat
Wileni Tnt Pewlag
Wileni Tnt Pewlag Reetrictine
Wetiem Ny Mni
Department of Justicg
Ibarrnee
United States
Great Lakes
Pletriet of Columbia
Panauimento
Mirpinnie
Philippines
Portofeo
Alaska
Pomenlins
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Department of
Labor Back of Wilson Delegates Back AFL President
At the AFL convention in Puffalo New York Samuel Gompe received broad support from delegates for backing President Wilson and national needs over other concerns. After more than three hours of debate the vote of confidence passed with only fifteen opposed among 400 delegates.
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Puffalo
Talon Inder
Samuel Gompe
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Brooklyn Beilermaker John Gordon Elited After Cassin Torpedoing
John Gordon of Brooklyn a belRmaker on the United States destroyer Cassin was elted by Admiral Sime for coal he aviar when the vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine.
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John Gordon
Brooklyn
N.Y
Beilermaker
United States
Cassin
Admiral Sime
Heaviar
American Soldier Killed in No Man's Land Front
A poorly legible dispatch reports an American soldier killed amid patrols in No Man's Land between opposing forces. Details are unclear, but the casualty count confirms another American death near the front.
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Paris
No Man's Land
Thir Hone
Sittier
Bank Robbers Captured Near Anguna After Liberty State Heist
Coffeyville Kansas reports two men robbed the Liberty State bank at Liberty Monday morning of 8000 dollars. They were captured Monday afternoon near Angula, AMT. Five hundred dollars they tossed into a creek was recovered.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Liberty State Bank
Liberty
Angula
Amt
RUSS LEADER SEEKS UNITY OF ACTION SAFETY IN FLIGHT
A London dispatch portrays Tsarist authorities and Kerensky amid Bolshevik advances in Petrograd Moscow and beyond. Reports say Moscow is under artillery bombardment with Bolsheviks in control or peace declared while White guards and cadets are disarmed. The London Telegraph notes varied sentiment toward Kerensky as military disorder grows. Washington reports U S unity demands among allies with Colonel House and his mission pushing for coordinated military naval and shipping control to end cooperative gaps.
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London
Kerensky
Petrogred
Te Bs
Lettloh Torres
Moscow
Kremin
White Guard
Dwo
Red Guards
Petrograd
Caucass
Cors
London Daily Telegraph
Droniler Kerensky
Sndines
Ratiway Wen
Ods
Teli
Trotsky
Russia
Washington
United States
Asetion
House
Foch-Wilson-Cadorna
Financial Commission
Paris
Lloyd George announces submarine victory in parliament
Premier Lloyd George delivers a dramatic defense of wartime policy in parliament on November 19, then proclaims triumph over submarine threats after a reported destruction last Saturday. The chamber erupts in cheering as the war effort dominates the scene and the government basks in renewed public confidence.
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London
Lloyd George
Paris
Tamaltacus
Com Tims
Magdad
Britain
Strikes Called Off After Union Pact in Wartime Local
Building trades council suspended strikes on November 16 allowing workers to return to their jobs. The stoppages had disrupted gunboat or war effort projects in the area for several weeks as a result of conflicts with Beaton Strikes and related contetion over government war plots.
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Beaton
Building Trades Council
Quake Reported in Capital Washington Area
A pronounced earth quake centered about 1000 miles from Washington occurred Friday night starting at 10:80 p.m. and continuing until about 1:6 a.m. Local observers felt tremors across the capital region as the event registered on seismographs.
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Washington
Draft Age Limits to Stand in Washington Debate
Washington debate over army service age limits shows propaganda fails to shift War Department view. No change to plan that ages 21 to 40 should begin service for now. Twelve forest fire victims in Allendale, New Jersey perish as rangers fight the spreading blaze.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Allendale
N. J
Eera
New Draft Plan Publicized for WWI Selective Service Changes
Washington officials announce a broad revision of the draft system to protect dependents and expand limited military service. Local boards gain judicial powers, and new classifications allow partially exempt men to remain in nonfrontline roles or other skilled work. The plan also enables Navy enlistments without affecting Army quotas and requires waivers from dependents for certain exemptions. New York reports a call for chauffeurs for quartermasters and transport tasks both at home and abroad.
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Washington
General Crowder
Ald
Navy
Marine Corps
New York
Quartermasters’ Corps
Bank Robbare Identified
Identified suspects in the Cat houn State bank robbery and the Auchid Street State bank heist in Des Moles, with George King named among those held in connection with the cases.
Dvinsk shown as pivotal Russian city by National Geographic
The National Geographic bulletin declares Dvinsk population 110000 with 30000 Jews, a key river valley hub on the Dvina, southeast of Riga, and a vital railway junction from Riga to Smolensk and Petrograd to Vilna. It notes flax and grain trade, timber markets, prewar mills and factories, and cites 1898 name change from Dnaburg. It also recalls Napoleon era clash with Oudinot failing to seize the bridgehead.
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Dvinsk
Russia
National Geographic Society
Dvina
Riga
Smolensk
Petrograd
Vilna
Liban
Dyinsk
Dnaburg
Marshal Oudinot
Dyin
Macdonald
Freedom of speech and anti-noise rights clash
A man on a soap box declares freedom of speech while a woman from a window retorts that members of the Anti-Noise association also deserve rights. The exchange highlights tensions between free expression and noise concerns in public space.
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The
Anti-Noise Association
Speedy Potato Peeler Report from Training Camp
A conversation notes a trainee at a training camp claiming to be the fastest potato peeler in his company. The remark highlights humor and competitive spirit among soldiers or trainees. No further details are provided about the camp, unit, or broader context.
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Speed
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Vremiensboue
Trutonr
Ornak
Astego
Jane
Marechal
Quentin
Henry Farane
Sonalihorry
Wateriabe
Cambrai
Kuede
Vetrograd
Mearow
Orlow
Dalshevik
Hagenie
Hagenie, the Pmvtlinds
Mitlitary
Ewcdele
Keruiakyttes
Mase
Camp Kearny Powder House
Cuiep
Kuro
Ceap
Recrat
Max Baer
Pabibenor
Epirace i Vitatiog
Idehe
Oliver Wileen
Meorta
Sae
Sationat
Oninge
Iusanity Aamengathee
Assbefuat Steward
Jot Mor Fa
Gokien
Cole
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W. Be Dewi
Nampa
Idabres
U.S
Tt Ix
England
France
Italy
Harry Hale
Zachary
Capital
Secretary of War
Doan
Utah
Outlard
Foster-M' Burn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Salt Lake City
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