Rioting in Berlin as police fire on mob
Reports from London via Wireless Press describe violent clashes in Berlin on Sunday between police and protesters. Military police were called to curb demonstrators of the independent socialist movement. Firearms were used, and casualties were reported as the mob attacked police and organizers with arms and knives.
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London
Berlin
Wireless
Exchange
Amsterdam
Menage
Polics
French Troops Repel Verdun Sector Breakthrough
Allied forces report repelling a German attack in the Verdun sector north of Courleton Wood. The enemy penetrated French lines briefly, advancing over a small stretch before being driven back. no further details released by authorities.
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Associated Press
Paris
Verdun
Courleron Wood
Americans to Attend Inter Allied Conference
London November 20 Associated Press reports Ronar Law told the House of Commons the British government informed officials that President Wilson sent a cablegram asking Colonel House and General Bliss to attend the inter allied war council meeting.
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Associated Pres
London
Ronar Law
House of Common
Wilsop
House
General Bliss
Inter-Allied War Council
Missing Boat Lands in Ireland Survivors Named
From London by Associated Press November 20 1917 the Rochester disaster boat which had been sunk by a German submarine on November 2 has landed at an Irish port. Five men survive from the original crew of twelve.
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Associated Press
London
Rochester
Ireland
Admiralty
Vessel from Jamaica to Cuba Lost in Sea Disaster
A Jamaica to Cuba vessel was lost with heavy loss of life. Reports say only three survivors reached port. Belief is that sea floor sinking after an earthquake caused the disaster.
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Kingaton
Jamaica
Cuba
British move in Palestine near Jerusalem identified
British forces are reported to have extended their position to twelve miles northwest and fifteen miles west of Jerusalem, according to the latest announcement dated in late November.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Italians Hold Vital Piave Line Amid West Bank Drive
Italian armies hold firm along the Piave river line with key positions secure. Attempts to push along the West bank from Quer toward the lower river front have been checked. Mrs. Will McLendon visited friends and relatives in Carlabad after coming from Clovis.
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West Bank
Associated Press
Piave
Soul
Quer
Will McLendon
Clovis
Carlabad
Germany Trans Firing Troops From Russian Front
Reports from Germany suggest a shift of troops from the Russian front to the Western Front as Germany seeks to weaken Romania and pressure resistance there. J. W. Gamnot spent Friday to Sunday in Hubbard City, Texas, with the Gamnot family, before planning to return shortly.
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J. W. Gamnot
Hubbard City
Texas
Ajimonsis Brothers and Sisters
Germans Attack On Northern Italy Front Amid Heavy Fighting
Nov 20 report from Anise Beadquarters in Northern Italy states German forces concentrate attack on the north with heavy fighting south of Quero. Large enemy masses press Italian positions on Monte Teura and Monte Tomba.
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Anise
Italy
Prokreas
Quero
Monte Teura
Monte Tomba
Kerensky With Few Loyal Troops at Luga
Petrograd dispatch reports two army corps loyal to the government stationed at Luga to quell the revolution. The article states Kerensky is with these troops and ready to mobilize for the action.
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Kerensky
Petrograd
Luga
Aviator Dannantio Reappears At Front In Active Mission
An official Home dispatch from Washington on November 20 reports Gabriele Dannantio the aviator poet once listed as missing after a long flight over enemy lines is now at the front displaying notable activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gabriele Dannantio
American destroyer Chauncey sunk in war zone collision
Navy reports probable loss of 21 crewmen aboard the old style Chauncey type destroyer, a 420-ton vessel, after a collision in the war zone yesterday. Admiral Sims issued a brief statement with few details, noting the ship’s sinking and ongoing inquiries.
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Chancey
Navy
Miral Sims
Pie Olio
Anglo American war meeting opens with key leaders present
Reading formally opened proceedings at noon with Jellicoe Gedées Cecil Biles Benson Earl Derty and Smuts among attendees for a joint Allied war mission and cabinet gathering.
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Oferican War Mission
War Cabinet
Jellicoe
Gedées
Cecil
Biles
Benson
Earl Derty
Smuts
Shell At Chateau Hits Front Headquarters
A shell pierced the roof of a chateau near the front where an American regiment’s headquarters is set. The blast caused no injuries as no one was inside. several officers including an American colonel in command were present in the building at the time.
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Jonterday
Leatherman family returns to Van Horn from Arizona
From the Van Horn Texan Advocate we learn that Mr and Mrs Leatherman and daughter Nannie Limmie have returned to Van Horn after a trip to Arizona and will likely remain there. Mr Leatherman owns a fine ranch near Van Horn which he will manage as a practical cattleman and rancher.
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van Horn
Ad Vocate
Mel
Leatherman
Nannie Limmie
Arizona
Prac Cal Cattle and
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Fe, Hendricks
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J. A. Lusk
M. Livingston
Francia H. Ryan
Enational Bank of Carlsbad
Hendricks
N. Livingston
T. C. Horne
A. Lusk
Livingston
Ralph
New Mexico
Carlsbad
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Carlsbad Light and Power Co
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