Bomb Explosion Murders Police Officers and Woman in Milwaukee
A bomb at Milwaukee Central police station killed nine officers and a woman and injured several others. Investigators suspect a band of Italian anarchists with strong south side ties in Bay View as responsible amid claims of substantial city and state rewards for those captured.
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Ooh
Milwaukee
Rew
Gold Hane
Mise Maude Richter
Shech Creamer
Tony Mascone
Deckert
PhilTpp
Wiliams Greets
Louie Wetes
Freak M. Daewin
Henry Deckert
Fred W. Katnef
David O'Brien
Stephen H Brecker
Edward Spindler
Ewitehbo
Operster
Albert Templin
Paul Weller
Mise Catherine Walker
Piletach @ye workerm
Zohaver
Janesen
Bay View
Hoover denial of unauthorized food requisition sales
Herbert Hoover, United States food administrator, says reports claim crooks, thieves and confidence operators pose as government agents to seize household food. He emphasizes no government department will demand food from households and warns the public to beware such impostors.
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Wheelington
Herbert Hoover
United States
Food Administration
U-Boat Crew Taken by U S Forces
Forty members of a German U boat crew were captured by American destroyers near the coast. One German died from wounds and another from drowning after their attack on a patrol craft. The crew surrendered after being crippled and forced to abandon their submarine.
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Weehtington
Fae White
Chauncey Sinks After Collision. 3 Officers and 18 Die
The destroyer Chauncey was sunk in a dark collision early Monday. Three officers and 18 enlisted men were killed, Lieutenant Commander Walter FoRena among the dead. The Chauncey’s total crew was 101. estimates say about 70 were saved.
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Washington
United States
Chauncey
Carly Monday
One Eastern Rail System Under War Board Authority
Washington reports a single eastern railroad system will operate under a war board. Major lines including New York Central and Pennsylvania will pool freight facilities to maximize speed east of Chicago. A committee of vice presidents will govern the system and coordinate fuel supplies and waterways to relieve rail pressures.
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Washington
Chicago
New York Central
Pennsylvania
BR & O
Erie
National Fuel Administration
Officer Whips Three Texans Threatening Major Clinnin
Three cowmen from South Texas threatened Maj. John V. Clinnin of the 130th Infantry. The party confronted him with a weapon and blood was drawn in the ensuing clash. One cattleman warned of danger and the incident follows a prior confrontation weeks earlier.
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Trouston
Tex
South
Texas
John V. Clinnin
Teutons Gain On Italian Front Capture Key Heights
The official report states Austro German forces captured Monte Fontana and Monte Spiroccia on the northern Italian front between the Renn and Pave rivers. Tyrolese Imperial riflemen and Württemberg troops seized the heights, while elsewhere Teutons were repulsed along the Italian advanced lines on Monte Fontana Becca.
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Bertin
Monte Fontana
Monte Spiroccia
Rrenta
Pave
Rome
Italy
Monte Fontana Becca
War Office
British Lose Seventeen Merchant Vessels Last Week
London reports seventeen British merchant ships sunk last week by mines or submarines per the Admiralty weekly statement issued Wednesday. Ten of the ships were over 1,600 tons and seven were under 1,600 tons.
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London
Allies to Rescue Regulating Peekers and U Boat Crew
Allied forces press a two day campaign achieving a hard won gain near Cambral. Haig lauds the Rounion position capture as crown of a successful operation. Reinforcements for Italy arrive as Italians hold Piave and Venetian plain against larger German forces with allied troops eager to strike.
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London
Cam
Cambral
Ciel
I Lates T
Riumph
Marscal Haig
Inez
Piave
Itatians
Strategtic
Governor Neville Tenders Resignation From Nebraska Office
Governor Neville resigns as Nebraska’s chief executive to join the United States Army as colonel of the Seventh regiment. The resignation awaits Secretary of State Pool and Washington War Department notice. Lieutenant Governor Howard would assume office. several staff officers must resign their posts.
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Nevifile
Nebraska
United States
Pool
Washington
War Department
Neville
Howard
HH. EO Goord- of -Lincoln
State Council of Defence
Joe Métcalfe
Ray Abbott
Douglas County
Submarine Sunk by U S Destroyers After Surrender
Washington reports a German submarine, captured by ten American destroyers, was sunk after the crew surrendered on deck with hands raised. Some crew members died during transfer to a destroyer, others drowned. the operation was confirmed by Secretary Daniels, who offered limited details and referenced British cooperation. Naval circles speculated about about forty men including five officers taken off the submarine.
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Washington
Hatter
Daniels
Hat
Britheh Admiralty
State land policy clash as Shumway targets alien land claims
Land commissioner Shumway asserts a Nebraska alien land law to restrict ownership by non residents, announcing notices to county officials while claiming authority to issue land deeds to aliens. The move sparks potential federal state disputes and echoes California debates over Japanese ownership.
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Shimway
Nebraska
Congress
A. Hvety
Commissioner Shumway
Shumway
California
Meat Prices May Drop Under Food Administration Plan
Regulation of the meat packing industry aims to stabilize and lower meat prices for retailers and consumers starting November 1. Joseph P Cotten, chief of the meat division of the U S Food Administration, says profits in the meat business must not exceed 25 percent of sales and the five big packers’ earnings cannot exceed a proportion of average capital used. Five concerns with diversified adjunckte businesses are noted as related but not core to actual meat packing.
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Chicago
Joseph P Cottan
United States Food Administrator
Food Administration
French Capture German Lines in Verdun Battle
French official communication reports Sunday gains in Verdun region. French troops seized first and second German defensive lines including ten dugouts and took 890 German prisoners.
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Pris
Verdun
Palace for Cuba government building seized by Havana
The Cuban government has taken over a building under construction by Havana province intended as a capital, valued around two million dollars. The move signals a state takeover amid ongoing project adjustments and political shifts in Cuba.
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Cuba
Marans
Mov
Havana Province
Eee
Special term to offer broad agricultural courses
It is announced that the school and college of agriculture will run a wide range of courses during the special term opening December 3. Subjects include farm management, dairying, horticulture, poultry husbandry, livestock diseases, soils and fertilizers, blacksmithing and carpentry. Also, Mrs. Josephine M. Wild has been admitted to practice in the Nebraska supreme court.
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College of Agriculture
Josephine M. Wild
Reed
Nebraska Supreme Court
Members of Congress Return for Second War Session
As lawmakers readied to return to Washington for the opening of the second session of the war on Monday December remains uncertainty over timing with most expecting a lengthy debate over war appropriations and new and unfinished legislation plus domestic matters to be addressed before the next fall campaigns.
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Congress
Washington
Farmers and stockmen attend state farm stock feeding day
About 250 farmers and stockmen gathered at the state farm for an annual stock feeding day. The meeting focused on feeders' topics, ration comparisons, and inspecting stock on test, with discussions stressing economical feeds due to high corn costs.
Nebraska 1817 Crop Report Shows Shifts in Acreage and Output
The 1817 Nebraska crop report notes a 2.446 million acre drop in wheat while corn and oats rise. Winter wheat yield averages 16.6 bushels per acre from 97,177 acres. spring wheat 4.93 million acres yield 15.1 bu/acre. corn 273.49 million bushels from 9.78 million acres. oats 116.54 million bushels from 2.98 million acres. State funds for agriculture training faced lapse due to apportionment failures.
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Nebraska
Wright Charged With Defrauding State Over Feeding Claims
Ernest E i Wright, former Lincoln restaurant keeper, faces civil action for $1.0195 from claims alleged to be padded across meals for national guardsmen. Attorney General Willis E Reed accuses him of overcharges and he remains jailed on bail after federal grand jury linkage. State officials report food card pledges to aid conservation and distribution through schools and teachers.
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Ernest E.i Wright
Lincoln
Willis E Reed
Wright
Federal Grand Jury
W. H. -Clemmone
State Council of Defense
Seed corn quality and state freight relief during wartime
Nebraska farmers face poor seed corn germination due to the 1916 harvest. The state council of defense urges careful selection and immediate drying of ears. Farmers with good seed can receive coal shipments for state institutions, with the state paying freight to avoid war tax.
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Nebraska Farmerme
State Council of Defense
Board of Control
Handmade writing case for soldiers cadeau
A compact denim writing case for soldiers holds blotters, paper compartments, envelopes, postcards, and stamps. It features a center stitched strap for pen and pencil, snap fasteners, and initials embroidery to personalize gifts from home.
Homemade character dolls delight children this Christmas
Homemade dolls Cari Pat Gretchen and Hortense charm readers with warm eyes and merry faces. Made from discarded socks with cotton filling, white sock heads and colorful bodies, they feature fancy stitching and bold outlines. Two toned socks add color to jackets garters and details.
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Cari
Pat
Gretchen
Hortense
Dolla
Wishbone Thimble Case Used for Crocheted Lace Border
A crafts note describes a thimble case fashioned from a wishbone salvaged from a wreck. The case is used to crochet lace and beads along a wide border, with details of technique and material.
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Orifinate
Band of Veattan Anarchists
U. S
Plutocrats
U. & Destroyer
Sims
Walter Fo Rena
Nervy Department
Witeen
Willingnese
Railroad Brotherhood
Wilson
Messrs Stone
Lee Carter
Gerretson
Fol Laws
Ascurabee
Texans
Major Clinnin
Illnois
Teutons
Fontana
Spirocccia
Admiralty
Cambra
Tures
U-Boat
Iowa
State Farm
Will
Consolidated Rural High School
Rural High School
County High School
W Ho Tiemmens
Lemme
Waa
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