Doubt Over City Darkening Authority
Mayor J Mouse and Commissioner Frank McN Tand questioned Cat Danner’s authority to order reduced electric supply. Officials warned lights on Kansas avenue and at three stations could be shut off if Danner lacks power to curtail usage. Newland argued current coal and plant capacity could not support a light load, urging conservation but noting plant can run peak sections only.
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Sinner
Los
Thin
J. Mouse
Tmnaner
Katinas
Frank
Newland
Danner
Ewland
Jesse Shaw
Superi
Water Department
Weht
Mays
Plecon
Unite
Kansas Avenue
Land deal tallies 20 000 acres for Osage Indians
Secretary Laur reported 20 000 acres of Osage lands in Kansas offered for sale at 1 497 000 dollars. In addition to the sale price, the Indians will receive a royalty of one eighth on oil extracted from the land. The concession makes the Osage the wealthiest per capita among the world.
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Washington
Laur
Kinhoma
Eight Warehouses Under Watchful Eye in New York
New York officials report eight Manhattan warehouses under surveillance by federal agents. Chief Flynn says none reported to the administration as required. A search for boarded edibles found an Avent quantity of sugar. many grocers are sugarless today.
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New York
Manhattan
Sevret Service
Flynn
Ad Administration
Sure cure for the slobbers advertised in farm paper
A farm paper advertises a claimed cure for the slobbers in horses. Readers are urged to teach their horses to spit as a remedy and are offered printed lip with the cure in response to the ad. The snippet mentions Moodiver, Oregon, and a one cent price.
Johnsons Lead Chicago in New City Directory
Chicago November 14 The Johnsons are the citys leading family totaling 9600 in the new directory distributed today With the Johnstons and Johnstones they number 12680 The Smiths are next with 7240 Browns 4189 and the Joneses 3000 The directory shows a population of 2652900 a gain of forty thousand over tax year and 987090 above the federal draft estimate.
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Chicago
Johnsons
Johnstons
Johnstones
Smiths
Joneses
Villa Beats Back Rebels at Otel Rio Grande Front
Mexican government forces under General Juan Espirana Cordova routed Villa troops after two hours of fighting near Otel at S.204, with heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Reports from Presidio, Texas, say American patrols guard the river ford as bullets fall on the American side of the Rio Grande.
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Dilnuxa
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Juan Espirana Cordova
Presidio
Texan
Villa
Otel
S.204
Central Me
Milk Price Fears Rise As County Dairies Fold
Ira Romig leader of the Shawnee County Dairy Men’s Association warns of rising milk prices this winter as several major dairies close. In three months Fairlen, F. B. Pritts & Son, and others exit, raising concerns several larger producers may quit by year end due to prohibitive feed costs and high prices for hay, bran, and corn chops.
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Ira Momig
Shawnee County
Homig
Ira Romig
Annette Nicoll
F. B Pritts & Son Dairy
Miss Nicoll
Tru Tornig
Romig
YWCA Conference Dates Set for State Mish School Meet
The YWCA Mish School conference date is set for November 24 25 with plans for at least one patriotic open meeting at Presbyterian church. Denver organizers Misses Lucy Yo Righs Elvira Slack Elizabeth Magee oversee program. Miss Clare Armstr ong arranges visiting delegate quarters. Around 300 out of town delegates already registered.
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YW. CA
Presbyterian Church
Lucy Yo Righs
Elvira Slack
Elizabeth Magee
Denver
J . Cole
Clare Armatrong
Topekan Poll Tax Delinquents to Face Sheriff
About 3,000 Topeka residents owing poll tax will be turned over to Sheriff Hugh Larimer by County Treasurer E A Campbell early next week. Delinquents will receive notices before any levy on property, as officials await the Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the poll tax.
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Hugh Larimer
E. A. Campbell
Campbell
Breme
Wilson Starts Machinery To Prevent Strike
President Wilson mobilizes federal mediation as railroad brotherhoods press wage increases. Judge Chambers and the Brotherhood leaders discuss arbitration to avoid any disruption of transport during the war. A White House conference is planned for key executives to seek an amicable settlement.
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Washington
Railway Men's Brotherhood
Wilson
Bir
White House
William L. Chambers
Th Federal Board of Meditation and Conedliation
Champers
Newlands
Woodrow Wilson
Jute Chambers
Board of Mediation
United States
Board of Mediation and
Chambers Hay
Brotherhoods
Cleveland
Judge Chambers
Warren S. Stan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. S. Carter
Brotherhood
Sheppard
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Tee
Brotherhood of Raibrow
Winnon
Bitterly Assail War Council Drafted Men Questioned
A hot record lists how drafted men faced Lloyd George era service. It details 148 questions used to assess fitness. The piece notes mass resignations by service applicants and portrays a political backlash within Allied leadership.
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Lloyd George
Britain and France See Premier Resign Over War Union Plan
London reports Premier Pavleven and cabinet resign amid opposition to a proposed inter allied supreme command and a unified war policy. In Washington, draft officials publish 148 questions for 9 million registrants to determine calls, with penalties for nonresponse and detailed inquiries on occupation, dependents, citizenship, and war aims.
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London
Pavilege
Parle
Uzainet
Patnleve
Sophalints
Iself
War Council
Ite Techaten
New Saving Plan Called to Raise Two Billion for War
Washington officials began work on a campaign to raise two billion dollars for war needs within a year starting December 2. The plan relies on thrift stamps war saving stamps and war saving certificates sold nationwide through banks post offices railroad stations schools and retail stores to foster saving habits and fund Liberty bonds.
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Washington
Treasury
Ten Million Raised for War Fund Totals Pass Milestone
Contributions to the MC A war fund reach ten million with notable gifts from Cleveland H Dodge of 300 dollars and Arthur Curtiss James at 500 thousand. Secretary Baker praises service to troops as campaign leaders appoint state directors under six federal overseers.
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New York
Cleveland H Dodge
Arthur Curtiss James
Baker Fn
General Penng
Invasions Cross Piave River But Quickly Routed
Intense fighting reported along the Piave River as invading forces cross the line but are quickly repelled. Bitter engagements continue near Asiago with allied and enemy units exchanging heavy artillery and small arms fire.
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Piave River
Italian and Austro German forces clash near Asiago and Piave
Italian war office reports withdrawal of Italian troops in the north while counterattacks check Austro German efforts to seize the Asiago plateau and threaten the Piave line. Inboats invaders reach Zenson before being repulsed, and Berlin claims Mont Longara captured though Rome contests the report.
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Rome
Asiago ix
War Office
Piave
Zenson
Quero
Fenere
Associated Press
Asiago
Pinye
Venice
Mont Chnone
Berlin
Mont Longara
Canove
Mont Cimone
Fonsaso
Zen—son
Asingo
Petrograd
Bolsheviki
Kerensky
Korniloff
Flati
Scandinavia
Japan’s Uneasy War Mood and Labor Strikes Roil News
Tokyo faced growing talk of mobilization amid Russia’s collapse with editorials urging readiness for emergencies and even a mission to Russia. Officials warned troop dispatch to Europe is unaffordable, while unions debate arbitration amid wartime demands totaling about 109 million dollars annually and resistance to Newlands law arbitration.
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Tokio
Japan
Russia
Mussia
Altho
Hoshi
Ural
Ash
Nichi Nichi
Eneme
Gen
Oshima
Europe
Maron ‘Takahashi
Finance
Selyukai Party
Sun on a Vacation Flagman Blamed for Train Wreck
Pueblo reports the failure of the flagman on the second section of a troop train near Cotopaxi Monday morning caused the wreck, killing three and injuring several more. Weather bureau notes fluctuating readings with sun expected to return later, per Meteorologist Flora.
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Pueblo
Cotopaxl
States Weather Bureau
Gelock
HK. Miller
This & Olelock
Denver & Sclo Grande
Orelock
Flora
Lemi; Weather Bureau
Dry Dallas Ends Wife Beating Says City Police
Dallas, Nov 14. The night desk sergeant at Central police station says wife beating has ceased as Dallas became dry. There have been no calls to protect women from abuse since prohibition took effect, reversing prior nightly 30 calls.
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Dallas
Tex
Central Police Station
Defeat Teutons on Passchendaele Ridge Thwarted
London reports Crown Prince Rupprecht failed to seize Passchendaele as Hindenburg ordered a renewed assault to retake the ridge. Field Marshal Haig noted a German counterattack north of Passchendael, the first significant effort since prior Allied advances.
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London
Prince Rupprecht
Hindenbure
Passchendaele
Unig
Passchendael
Haig
Marahat Hindenberg
Roulers
Talk On Russia With Charles Russell In Topeka
A Topeka city auditorium talk by Charles Edward Russell, former New York editor and a Root Commission member, outlines the simulan revolution and labor conditions in Russia. The event includes a dinner, organizational backing, and a march by local Four-Minute men, with doors opening at 7 20 and talks postponed.
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Charles Edward Russell
New York
Root Commission
Ruse
City
Thunselt
Junsell
Republic
Russia
Tua Sell
Ety
Pudell
Ranals
Nike Fedepentnives
Topeka
Sopeka
Totty Merhwer
Fopeka
Edward
Tueldears
Marie Aed
Kagt
Fuewiber
Inbor Ankiuw Ty Topeka
Detest Ben
Noyeva
Ty Gale
Ste
AON
Severus
National Organization of Four-Mauter
Russell
Pelletier's
Forts-Piece
Knlebts
Ladies of Security
Kannas Avenue
City Auditorium
Boxer De Vere to Explain Bout Allegations in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Nov 14 Bob De Vere light heavy boxing star of Kansas City agreed to explain to the Mate boxing commission all matters concerning his bout with Fred Fulton in Milwaukee. The commission has heard allegations De Vere “laid down” to the lanky Gopher. Hearing postponed until November 21 to allow De Vere to appear.
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Milwaukee
Bob
Devere
Kansas City
Mate Boxing Commission
Fred Fulton
Commisxion Post
Social Morality Rally Aimed at American Youth
A message in the paper urges American boys to meet social anarchy with firm moral action. The piece highlights a great part to be played by Y M C A in promoting virtue and disciplined conduct among youth.
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Y.M
Temptations and Duty in War Time Family Role
William Allen White discusses the moral and social duties of American women and mothers during World War I, praising the YMCA and other organizations as crucial supports for soldiers. He emphasizes the need for American home life to sustain troops abroad, noting Pershing’s limited recreation use and the loneliness of men in trenches.
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General Pershing
Parke Am Teave
William Allen White
France
Arc Country
Pines
Tara
Joan
Europe
Ufe
Hfe
Break Through Line Near Adriatic Holds in World War II Era
Enemy troops pressed through Italian lines near the Adriatic but gained little. reports say they crossed Malaliy and moved toward the Piave and Veophil. A four mile stretch west of the Piave near Hone di Hiave was contested as forces claimed gains.
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Ome
Adriatic
Malaliy
Grindmin
Bet
Piave
Veophil
War Office
Sirisoiera
Piave River
Hone di Hiave
Bertin
Sar
Ge Troppe
Porto di Maye
Sile
Grisoleria
Venice
Finns Declare War Province Sets Up Government
Stockholm reports Finns declare a state of war inside borders, elect a dictatorial body and board of directors to govern the province. Finland seeks full separation from Russia, with dispatches suggesting Petrograd agreed to autonomy before the Felstevski revolt. Chicago baking firm advertises the new head within top administration specs, exile to the liberty loaf.
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Stockholm
Finnsind
Finland
Iumia
Petrograd
Felstevski
Tiberty
Henry
Chicago
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WAR Council OF Allied Nations
War Department
Commons
Northcliffe
Mier
Paris
Focal Board
American War Chest
America
Kansas
Frank A. Vanderlip
Lure
F. W.,fleming
F. von Goebel
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St. Louis
Missouri
Asa
Ramsey
Oklahoma
ART City
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Bank of
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Gen. Haig
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Jean Soldier
M.C. A
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