Berlin Claims Capture Six Thousand Men and One Hundred Guns
British and German forces clash near Cambrai with heavy fighting. Berlin reports 6,000 prisoners and 100 guns captured, while British troops retake high ground near Bourlon and Gonnelleu. American engineers aid rail construction under shellfire as Italian front artillery intensifies.
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London
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Cambrai
Bourlon
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Bourlon Wood
Mucayres
Warlhern
Gonnelleu
Nehling
Massad
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Gozeaucourt
Gonnellen
Soversl
Italy
Nmmont
Pinve
Russians Arrive in Berlin to Seek General Armistice
Berlin December 3 Russian deputation arrives under Prince Leopold of Bavaria to arrange a general armistice, the official statement says.
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Berlin
Leopold of
Bavaria
British Army Regains Ground Near Cambrai Front
British troops re occupy a trench high ground southwest of Bourlon and push toward Villers-Guislaine as German assault near Cambrai falters. Masnieres shelled. Byng forces regain La Vacquerrie and hold ground south of Cambrai amid heavy German losses and British gains.
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Associated Press
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Fear Alleged German Motive
Trotsky argues German fascinations with Russia stem from fear of a rising German proletariat, insisting the Kaiser’s leadership would back a revolutionary outcome. He cites Bolshevik strategic goals and warns Germany’s wartime actions show they seek to suppress and control European revolutions.
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Koy
Tussia
Leon Trotsky
Nelsheviki
Ensleng Kryl
Eeetor
Cam
Front Line Trenches With The American Army In France
Soldiers and officers in the first battalion entering the trenches transfer to new units of former national guardsmen to direct work and establish contact with the enemy. Training of divisions progresses rapidly under General Pershing’s plan. Snow adds mud to the front zone while engineers advance with crucial projects as McCormick visits Paris and the French front ahead of planned American inspections.
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Associated Press
Heavy firing on Italian line in northeastern Italy
A brisk shelling clash shook northeastern Italy as Italian and allied units tightened a northern barrier around Monte Perlea area. After a dawn to dusk struggle, Italian forces repulsed enemy attempts to seize positions near Monke Persica, driving them from a key post and consolidating the line with heavy artillery support.
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Associated = Press
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Bréota
Éné
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Allan
Silver Price Talks Stage Silver Hold Near Fair Level
Washington dispatch reports a meeting of silver producers with Mint Director Baker and Albert Strange of the War Trade Board to set a government supported price above the current 87 cents an ounce. Delegates from Nevada led by Governor Hoyle and Senator Pittman pressed for a $1 rate to cover rising production costs, with no decision expected for at least a week.
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Provisional Government of Russia Reappears on Scene
A dispatch from London reports the Russian provisional government reappearing in a tentative plan to govern production, fix prices, and maintain authority amid Bolshevik upheaval. It notes resignations of Premier Kerensky and War Minister Verkhovsky and the assembly's continued, uncertain role.
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Marine
Soldiers escape serious harm in troop train wreck
About 800 soldiers returning to Camp Grant from Chicago after a two day leave were aboard a troop train near Granger Illinois when a car overturned. Two minor injuries were reported among those taken to Camp Grant including John B Haysard of Salt Lake City. Officials traced the wreck to a broken brake rod dragging under the engine which deflected coaches from the main track.
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Chicago
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Omaha
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Salk Lake City
Leaders rally for war as Congress debates Autsris Turkey Bulgaria
The article notes President Wilson set to address Congress urging rapid war measures. It discusses funding requests exceeding 24.6 billion dollars and the broad aim to mobilize full U S forces alongside Allies for democracy. Senator Lodge argues for unified war against Germany and its allies, urging action against Austria Turkey and Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria
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Austria
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Willy
Geemeny Stiles
Central Powers Hopeful in War Says Von Ludendorff
Vienna dispatch quotes General von Ludendorff foreseeing a decisive central powers victory rather than a draw. He warns a short armistice could worsen submarine activity and urges quick peace that preserves frontiers and economic activity. He views the Russian revolution as a consequence of war operations, not luck.
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War of Peoples
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