American destroyer Jacob Jones sunk by submarine
The U S Navy reports the destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed and sunk in European waters with heavy loss of life. Thirty seven crewmen survived after the attack, while the fate of Commander Davis Wael Bagley remains in doubt.
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Ceporte Indienne
British Still Hold Part of Hindenberg Line
British forces maintain control of a section of the Hindenburg Line as dawn reports describe Allied positions near the front. The London dispatch notes continued resistance and preparations by British units to counter German advances with stubborn defense and timely counterattacks.
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Hindenberg Line
Blinding Snowstorm Hits Halifax After Destruction
A fierce north blizzard and 40 mile gale cripple Halifax area. Rescue efforts are hampered by snow and worsening conditions as thousands remain homeless and the death toll climbs. Supplies struggle to reach stranded survivors amid widespread ruin and delayed repairs. Nome Bakery reopening postponed to December 10.
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NOME
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Nelson
Teuton Roumanian Hostilities Suspended
Roumania will join with Russia in armistice talks as fighting on the Roumanian front slows after the Russian armistice. Romanian officials tacitly consent to suspension and seek a separate peace, since they cannot continue the struggle against Austro Germany alone.
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Associated Press
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Roumania
Molshevikii
Ten- Ss
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American Army Aviators Wounded on Western Front
Two American aviators were wounded during a scouting mission over German lines when attacked by German planes. They managed to escape disaster and return to base after the air engagement with German war planes.
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Unclear OCR War Dispatches Describe Aircraft Battle
Fragmentary report from American headquarters notes aerial action and bombardment by American batteries. Text mentions pilots and aircraft units but key details are garbled, with no reliable names or outcomes.
British Capture Ancient Hebron in Palestine
British forces seized Hebron, one of Palestine’s oldest cities and historic burial site of patriarchs, after advancing from the Sinai region. The occupation followed the fall of the city’s Turkish defenses as British troops moved toward Jerusalem.
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Associated Press
London
Hebron
Palestine
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Isaac
Jacob
David
Lent
Jerusalem
Siani
Hehron
Italians retire three miles in past four days
The report notes Italian forces conducting retreat actions over a four day span with movements described across several strategic areas. Officials provide limited details on engagements and troop dispositions amid the evolving frontline situation.
Evidences Of New German Plots In Wartime Notes
Reports from New York describe letters and notes mentioning German plots and German authorities linking planning to suppressing opposition. The text references names and events tied to German espionage and wartime actions, with claims of authorities reacting to alleged plots and conspiracies.
Yaqui Outbreak Threatens Americans
Reports from Nogales describe fires and attacks by Yaqui groups on towns and stores, endangering residents as authorities fear further violence. Dispatches warn of ongoing clashes near the border with Mexican forces attempting to restore order.
Ecuador Breaks With Germany Over Sinking Restitution
Ecuador severs relations with Germany after Berlin refuses restitution for a sunk Ecuadorian steamer in the war zone. Government faces opposition at home as it orders its envoy to demand full reparations from Germany.
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Associated Press
Guayaquil
Bi Howey
Vdor
Deesh
Austria employs Russian prisoners to spread peace propaganda
A historic dispatch reports that Austria used Russian detainees to disseminate peace propaganda. The article notes the involvement of figures tied to the camp and the broader wartime effort, highlighting the tension between occupation authorities and local populations.
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Austria
Portland Publisher Dies
Portland publisher dies after brief illness. Veteran journalist and editor known for shaping regional coverage and mentoring younger reporters. Survived by family and colleagues who recall his dedication to accuracy and community service. Funeral arrangements pending.
The Outcast at Dream Tonight
A garbled fragment references William Farnum in The Outcast at Dream Tonight. It mentions performers and dramatic lines with potential threats and themes of virility, fate, and struggle, all in a 19th or early 20th century style.
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Dream Tonight
William Farnum
Bonnie Ahdurien
Hiera
Alder Daler
Roline Leahey
Ritter
Willian Cero
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