Allies Make Gains On Western Front War News Card
Allied forces push along most of the western front from Flanders toward Valenciennes and Maubeuge. British units seize Le Quesnoy post and 1,000 German troops, with 10,000 to 15,000 additional prisoners and 225 guns reportedly captured recently. American divisions identified on the Verdun front, Meuse river line menacing Sedan and Beau mont, while Austrians retreat toward Bavaria under armistice terms. Paris reports renewed French attacks north of the Serre and forest gains near Marle as operations extend across multiple fronts. Indiana voters head to polls amid focus on congressional contests and state tickets.
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Flanders
Valenciennes
le Quesnoy
Meuseiver
Verdun
Sedan
Guise
Marle
France
Maubeuge
Pershing
Meuse
Beaumont
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bavaria
Paris
Serre
Pargny
War Office
Bergues
Parguy Wood
Sissonne
Froidmont Mill
Autrenencourt
Cuirieux
Geulancourt
Marchecours
Chateau Porcien
Montmedy
Petit ‘Parisien
Bolshevik Peace Note Reported From Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports the Bolshevik region in Russia handed a note to neutral diplomats asking for peace negotiations with the allied powers. London has no official confirmation of the Copenhagen claim regarding Russia’s government seeking talks.
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Copenhagen
Russia
London
War will last only a few days says Vorwaerts
London papers report that the socialist Vorwaerts in Berlin predicts the world war will end in a matter of days. A Copenhagen Dispatch notes a demonstration before the Statute of Bismarck in Berlin opposing peace terms and urging continuation of the war.
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London
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Amste
Copenhagen
Exchange
Bismarck
Troops Ordered to Budapest Amid Revolutionary Threats
Copenhagen dispatch reports troops ordered to Budapest to crush revolutionaries aiming to topple the Karolyi government and declare a republic. The Karolyi regime’s position is said to be weakened by continued activities. The advance notes reference Tepes and Biscamtin in the fading lines.
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Budapest
Copenhagen
Karolyi
Biscamtin
Tepes
Bulgars Hold Serbs Prisoners Amid Atrocities
A Corfu dispatch reports Bulgarians have not released Serbian and civilian prisoners in Bulgaria. Many were forced to march on foot, some killed under pretexts of attempted escape, while Nikolai Andgonovite and family were tortured and buried, later dragged from graves. 200,000 Serbians deported to Bulgaria are slow to return as they endure exposure, starvation, and hard labor, with many dying en route.
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Bulgaria
Corfu
Istip
Macedonia
Nicholas Andgonovite
Radovichie
Nicholas
Colais Georgie
Serbia
Army General Headquarters
Saloniki
Greece
Soflagen
Senate's Shortest Session Sets Election Day Record
Washington reports the Senate, six members present, held the shortest session in history lasting one minute. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia moved adjournment until noon tomorrow, with Vice-President Marshall presiding. Senators Culberson Sheppard Lenroot McCumber and Majority Leader Martin were in attendance.
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Washington
Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Marshall
Smith
Culberson and
Sheppard
Texas
Lenroot
Wisconsin
McCumber
North Dakota
Martin
Virginia
FTC charges unfair practices in motion picture industry
Washington November 5 The federal trade commission charged four well known motion picture concerns with practices detrimental to the industry and the public The Royal Cinema and Monopole Picture companies were summoned to appear December 20 and W H Productions Co December 23 to answer the charges All companies are based in New York.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Royal, Cinema and
Monopole Picture
Trade Commission
W. H. Productions Co
New York
Austrian Terms Cheered in London House of Commons
London reports that premier George was cheered as he announced Austria's capitulation terms. Evacuation of all territories occupied since the war's start and allied plus American troop occupancy were outlined. Allies would also have free use of railroads in Austria Hungary.
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London
George
House of Commons
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Woman Votes at 102 in Geneva First Suffrage Now
Geneva N Y Nov 5 Miss Rhoda Palmer 102 cast her first vote today. She is the sole living member of the 1834 Seneca Falls first suffrage convention. Unable to walk she was brought to the polls in a chair from three miles away.
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Geneva
N. Y
Rhoda Palmer
Thanksgiving A Day Of Saving
Washington reports the United States food administration urges Americans to make Thanksgiving a day for saving rather than feasting. The advisory emphasizes conserving resources during the holiday season.
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Washington
United States Food Administration
Gold Bullion Taken from Sea Wreck Princess Sophia
Gold bullion valued at $100,000 has been recovered from the wreck of the steamship Princess Sophia in Lynn canal by a diver, with word received from Juneau confirming the find.
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Vancouver
B. C
Princess Sophia
Lynn Canal
Juneau
Swell Fashion Note for Louisville Courier Journal Wear
A short Louisville Courier Journal item hints at a stylish suggestion likely tied to local fashion or ensemble choices. It mentions sul 2 a and presents a casual, era-appropriate nod to attire. The fragment implies a focus on clothing pairing and urban style cues in a city newspaper context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Italians Capture 500000 Austrian Prisoners in Italy Drive
Rome reports to the Italian embassy that Austrian prisoners captured during the Italian drive total 500000 with billions in lire value and 250000 horses. In Trentino over 150000 prisoners were taken and Trieste’s occupation sparked delirious public celebration. Several ships were abandoned after damage. Two generals and 300 staff officers were captured.
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Washington
Rome
Trentino
Trieste
Novra
Trent
Hot Partisan Fights In Illinois Senate Contest
Chicago voters faced a high stakes senatorial election as Democrats and Republicans predicted victory for their candidates. Ernest Hoover pledged a Democratic landslide for James Hamilton Lewis backed by President Wilson, while Republicans forecast Medill McCormick winning by a comfortable margin. The statewide race dominated local attention amid intense partisan mood.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ernest Hoover
Democratic State Central Committee
James Hamilton Lewis
Wilson
Washington
Medill McCormick
Suffering in Russia as starvation grips Petrograd
Norman Armiour, ex secretary of the American embassy in Petrograd, arrived on a British steamer and warned that Russia faces unprecedented winter suffering. He described starving horses being hunted for meat as Russians live like wolves in the streets.
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Atlantic
Russia
Norman Armiour
Petrograd
Mr. Armour
Unique Plan for War Work Talk at Noiseless Plant
Prof Fife of Wesleyan addressed Noiseless Tyewriter factory workers on United War Work Activities. Superintendent Ruffin proposed Sunday work at time and a half pay to donate one day’s wages to the cause, and employees voted unanimously to work Sunday for the drive.
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Fife
United War
Wesleyan
Ruffin
Sage Funeral Private in New York and Syracuse Burial
Mrs. Russell Sage funeral will be strictly private in keeping with her wishes. Burial will occur Thursday in Syracuse, her birthplace. No time or venue for the service will be announced. Rev. Malcolm MacLeod of the Collegiate Reformed Church will officiate.
Boy Shoots Chum Accidentally in Stamford
In Stamford on November 4 Benjamin Bucks aged 11 was shot through the chest by 13 year old Lawrence Friend while he demonstrated a rifle for the younger boy. Bucks was taken to Stamford hospital in serious condition. Friend was arrested and later released into his father's custody.
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Chum
Stamford
Benjamin Bucks
Lawrence Friend
Darien
Friend
Heavy voting in Maryland and camps on election day
A heavy vote is reported across Maryland in the congressional election. Soldiers at Camp Meade from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Iowa and other states are casting ballots in their state and congressional elections. Maryland soldiers are not given the ballot.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Camp Meade
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Cummings Confident On Vote Casting In Stamford
Stamford report notes Homer S. Cummings acting chairman of the Democratic National Committee visited his Stamford home town to cast his ballot. He predicted the Democratic party would win comfortable majorities in both Congress and the Senate.
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Cummings
Stamford
Homer_ S&S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Congress
Senate
Two Soldiers Die By Gas In Foote Street Rooming House
Privates E. A. Miller and Boston Spencer colored fited service selectives from Camp Upton who came to work at the Winchester factory in New Haven were found dead in a Foote street rooming house from gas poisoning today. They are believed to have died by gas blown out.
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New Haven
E. A. Miller
Boston Spencer
Camp Upton
Winchester
Foote Street
Swiss Minister Back From Berne Visit
Hans Sulzer Swiss minister who has returned from a three months visit in Berne called informally on Secretary Lansing. In the next few days he will discuss with government officials economic questions tied to Switzerland's urgent needs for grain and other commodities.
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Washington
Hans Sulzer
Berne
Lansing
Sulzer
Switzerland
Austria First In and Third Out War Remark
Austria declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914, and began bombardment of Belgrade. The German alliance fractured by Austria Bulgaria and Turkey collapse, leaving one alliance of powers in Europe.
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Austria-Hungary
Austria
Serbia
Belgrade
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Naturalization Drive In Factories Aids Aliens
Washington reports that American factories are aiding naturalization efforts under the Bureau of Naturalization. Industry heads organize English and civics classes, foremen monitor progress, and a “English spoken here” sign is common. Factories supply lists of aliens and their loyalty, offering naturalization opportunities to loyal workers.
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Washington
Bureau of Naturalization
Department of Labor
United States
Prisoners in Germany War Dept Reports on Locations
The War Department lists U S soldiers held as prisoners in Germany with their camps and states of health. Includes Lt William S G Kidder Belmont MA at Camp Landshut and Capt Adam F Oberlin Whitneyville CT at Camp Karlsruhe, plus Private Julius F Puniere Middlebury VI at an unknown camp. Other prisoners are Lt Charles Godman Boston MA wounded near Rastatt, Lt Marland Hobbs Boston MA missing digits but recovering at Schweidnitz, Pvt Clarence Perkins Rastatt well supplied, Lt Thomas J D Fuller Cambridge MA prisoner near Gerardo.
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War Department
Washington
Germany
Camp Landshut
William S. G. Kidder
Belmont
Mass
Camp Karlsruhe
Adam Frederick Oberlin
Whitneyville
Conn
Julius Frederic Puniere
Middlebury
Charles Godman
Camp Rastatt
Boston
Marland C. Hobbs
Schweidnitz
Clarence Perkins
Camp
Rastatt
Winchester
Thomas J. D. Fuller
Gerardo
Cambridge
Wool Accumulations Report For Dealers And Mills
The Bureau of Markets reports US wool stocks held by dealers and manufacturers as of September 30 1918 at 468 million grease pounds, down from 650 million a year earlier. Breakdown shows grease 321.6 million, scoured 29.2 million, pulled 19.2 million, tops 12.6 million, nails 16.1 million.
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Bureau of Markets
Washington
Department & Agriculture
Wisconsin In Doubt Ahead of Election Yields
Milwaukee voters face a tight race as polls are deemed the sole source of final result. Republicans expect Governor Philipp to win, but Democrat Moehlenpach gains late strength threatening the GOP. Socialist Victor Berger leads his senatorial bid, with the party seen capable of sending up to three members to Congress.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
E. L. Philipp
H. A. Moehlenpach
Victor Berger
Senate
Congress
Student Enemy Alien Interned in Georgia
Rochester N Y Nov 5 Louis Matania a former University of Rochester student whose visits to Boston New York City Ocean Grove Asbury Park and Syracuse aroused federal suspicion is to be interned at Fort Oglethorpe Ga a presidential warrant has been received by U S Marshal Lynn
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Rochester
N. Y
Louis Matania
University of Rochester
Boston
New York City
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Syracuse
Fort Oglethorpe
United States
Lynn
Oregon election contests in Oregon on November 5
Portland reports Governor Witchcomb seeking a second term against Walter Pierce while Senator McNary faces Oswald West for the U S Senate. Labor likely to favor unions as shipyards close. Both parties declare victory. Offensive A Decisive Battle. Paris reports a major allied push on the western front entering a decisive phase with Hin denburg pressed to engage near the Sed an or retreat behind the Meuse.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
James Witchcomb
Reublican
Walter Pierce
United States
Charles L. McNary
Oswald West
Ex-Congressman Schirm Dead in Baltimore Home
Former Congressman Charles R. Schirm of the De Moree district, a Republican figure in new legal circles, was found dead in his bed at his Baltimore home early today. The death was reported as of November 5.
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Schirm
Baltimore
Charles R. Schirm
de Moree
Americans Cross Meuse At Two Points
Reporter Bert Ford notes the American army pushing toward Sedan on the Meuse at Verdun. By Nov 5, Beaumont, Sesse, Laneuville captured and Forest of Jaulay mopped up. Engineers bridge the Meuse at two points under German fire, creating a new line east of the river. Meuse flooded, Stenay bridge head blown, patrols on the eastern bank.
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Bert Ford
Verdun
Meuse
Beaumont
Sesse
Laneuville
Jaulay
Brieulles
Clery le Petit
Pouillon
Sedan
Germany
Stenay
California Election Amid Flu Epidemic Kee p s Polls Open
San Francisco voters faced a Spanish influenza outbreak that kept thousands from polling. In the gubernatorial race William D. Stephens and Theodore Bell both claimed victory. Two amendments on liquor policy drew major interest, one for absolute prohibition and another for light wines and beer.
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San Francisco
William D. Stephens
Theodore Bell
Van Dyke Doctrine Provokes Indignation Over Germany
The Philadelphia Public Ledger endorses Dr Henry van Dyke’s stance that Christians may not hate yet must show indignant action against evils. It argues pacifism tolerates Germany’s crimes and warns against passive quiescence labeled as virtue. Medical insight contrasts hysteria with proactive moral courage.
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van Dyke
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Henry van Dyke
Germany
Struck Their Funny Bones
William L. Stidger reports that French soldiers in France laughed at German submarines in American waters near New York rather than feeling regret or anger. The mood was light, with jokes about submarines shelling New York skyscrapers and a sense of distant amusement at home and abroad.
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William L. Stidger
France
American
New York
Brandegee's Sound Position
The author argues that peace requires Germany to surrender its army and navy. If a new government forms but refuses surrender, the war should continue. The president can set terms, but Berlin will accept only conditional arrangements. unconditional surrender is the crucial U.S. demand.
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Brandegee
New York Sun
Germany
Berlin
America
Providence Journal reports new mail flight record
A nonstop airflight record was set Saturday as a mail plane crossed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific in 34 minutes over the Isthmus of Panama. The distance covered was 38 miles.
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Providence Journal
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Panama
Washington topsy turvy order culture in Albany Journal
The Albany Journal notes a prevailing idea in Washington that the public must be compelled to act or refrain at frequent intervals to prove that administrators regulators and controllers are active on the job.
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Albany Journal
Washington
Saloon lease at 112 Court street sparks civil suit
Mary J. OConnell guardian of minor children sues Alexander Caldwell and Christian Feigenspan Inc seeking 337 dollars claiming owed rent for the O Connell saloon fixtures at 112 Court street with payments traced from May 1. Feigenspan Inc held fixtures. service made via secretary of state. case arises from lease and ownership chain through Walsh Amenta Cannata.
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O'Connell
Court Street
Mary J. O’connell
Hartford
Alexander M. Caldwell
Christian Fiegenspan, Inc
Newark Brewing Co
Bertrand E. Spencer
Caldwell
John Walsh
Amenta & Cannata
Christian Feigenspan, Inc
Walsh
O’connell
Feigenspan, Inc
Robert T. Pattison
Feigenspan
Secretary of State of Connecticut
Democratic Rally Draws Small Crowd Despite Rain
A town hall rally drew few attendees due to heavy rain. Among the audience were about one fifth women who were surprised by Catherine Luddington’s unannounced 15 minute speech. Other speakers included John F. Crosby Hartford William R. Palmer Oxford and Ira M. Ornburn Hartford.
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Catherine Luddington
John F. Crosby
Hartford
U. S
William R. Palmer
Oxford
Democratic
Ira M. Ornburn
State Federation of Labor
Victory Parade Celebrates Austria Surrender
Italian citizens held a victory parade after Austria’s surrender. Rain delayed the 7 PM start until about 10 PM, but roughly 300 marchers gathered, moving from Mein and Court to Union Park, then Main to Spring and High, past William W. Wilcox’s house, down Loveland and Hubbard, finally back to Court street where they disbanded near midnight.
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Austria
Mein and
Court Street
Main
Union Park
Spring
High
William W. Wilcox
Loveland
Hubbard
City Briefs From The War Front And Local News
Wage earners notice and theater rally headline local items. Private W H Frazier leaves for Washington while Private Lewis G Wells returns to Camp Devens after leave. Towboat A M Smith carries coal to Harford. Local residents Raymond Brazos and Felix A Petrofsky hospital bound with pneumonia. Sergeant Joseph I Lawton stationed at Camp Sherman after a year in France. Ex Lt Gov Lake and Father Keefe attend Middlesex event free at 8 30. German legation to Moscow reported moved to Pleakau, now back in Germany.
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W. H. Frazier
Washington, D. C
A. M. Smith
Harford
Saybrook
Middlesex Theatre
Lewis G. Wells
Camp Devens
Court Street
Raymond Brazos
Oak Street
Felix A. Petrofsky
Burr Avenue
Middletown Rally Promises Stirring State Speakers
Tomorrow evening in Middletown a major rally is planned with two top speakers from the state, described as among the best. The event aims to energize attendees and is framed as a rare, significant gathering.
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the Middlesex
Middletown
Ady
Big effort to stem American advance at Verdun
An American army push at Verdun drives into the Meuse front as German resistance weakens. The 96,000 strong American divisions press the line amid stormy weather and heavy casualties, carrier pigeons scene as troops cross and advance toward the frontier. Commanders laud the effort and describe the grueling preparation and impact of the offensive.
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Verdun
Meuse
National Army
Over Indian and Animal Trails
New nature book Over Indian and Animal Trails by Jean M. Thompson appeals to children who like outdoors. The Indian tales told by the Old Chief to Little Beaver feature animals such as the weasel fox bear bobcat lynx muskrat and hare with lessons on loyalty courage and manliness. Superb color illustrations by Paul Bransom accompany the story of an Indian boy and his animal friends, published by Frew A. Stokes Co. in New York for $2.00 and available in local bookstores.
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Jean M. Thompson
C. W. Hubbard
South Main Street
Middletown
Little Beaver
Richard Jeffries
Little Bevis
English Downs
Paul Bransom
Fre A. Stokes Co
New York
Early Vote Heavily Cast In Four Districts At Noon
Polls opened at 6 am as voters began an active morning. By noon the first district reported 657 votes and the second 576. Soldiers’ ballots totaled 48 statewide, with 20 in district one, 18 in two, 9 in three and 1 in four. Moderators were Captain Joseph P. Quirk in district one, Henry P. Bliss in district two, Edy ward Cary as checker, and Robert H. Stothart as checker in district two.
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Joseph P. Quirk
Edyward E. Cary
Henry P. Bliss
Robert H. Stothart
Live Sheet notice from Jonesboro News presents informal notices
Friends of the paper are urged to submit items while fresh. The column prefers not to publish births after weaning, marriages after the honeymoon, or deaths after a widow remarries.
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Jonesboro News
Winding Up the War From an Ioa Boy in France
A Kansas City Star item quotes an Ioa boy writing home about the war’s end. He says it will take one year to whip the Huns and 39 more to wind up the barbed wire, reflecting the optimism and lingering trench realities of wartime.
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Kansas City Star
Ioa
France
Help Wanted and Sublet Notice at 32 South Main Street
Classified fragment shows ads asking for a female helper and a girl or young woman to assist with housework in a three-person family. Also mentions sub-let opportunity and a Saree leaving sublet to a responsible party at Tantage.
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South Main St
Eve
F. B.riley
Durham
Raffello
Center St
College St
Ss Lunt
Broad St
Bearl St
Letown National Bank and Sire
Corner Church St
High St
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