Planning big vessels to balk Japan in coming naval push
Washington officials disclose a proposed Navy program with two new ship types: a Destroyer Leader and a fast light cruiser. The plan aims to match Japan's Pacific buildup and protect American commerce, with at least three years for battleship construction after current plans.
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Washington
Wilson
Othe Wbeie
Mie
Navy Department
Hewis
Congress
America
Prion
Americas
Pacific
Japan
Atlantic
Europe
Great Britain
Formosa
Philippines
Reds May Get True Capital
Paris reports dispatches announce Baron Wrangel's flight to Sebastopol as the French suffer a setback. The brief item notes a possible shift in political capital amid ongoing military upheaval.
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Paris
Baron Wrangel Ash Sebastopol
Predicts Fall of Constantinople Without Allied Action
The Paris observers estimate the fall of Constantinople within six months unless immediate military measures by the Allies prevent it. The forecast hinges on the failure of anti Bolshevik forces to halt the advance.
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Paris
Constantinople
Postmasters Remain Job Secure Despite Wilson Order
Washington reports a movement to urge President elect Harding to revoke Wilsons civil service order affecting first through third class postmasters. Senators and representatives fear political favoritism and seek protection of life jobs for many postmasters through potential action after Harding takes office.
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Washington
Wilson
Harding
Petroleum deposits Reported in J a Calor Department
San Salvador reports petroleum deposits found in the J a Calor department. Local authorities say the discovery could impact regional energy prospects and development plans. Further surveys are pending to confirm the extent and commercial viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Department
J.a Calor
Britain Stand Firm on War Plea with United States
London reports the Lomion Daily Express misquoted papers claiming British editors urged war with America. The Express states Britain will not be drawn into conflict with the United States and would side with its cousins across the Atlantic if war is forced upon America.
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London
Hugh Dyas
Osaka
Lomion Daily Express
America
Britain
United States
Atlantic
Emma Goldman and Berkman Flee Russia for Ukraine
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, deported from the United States, have hurriedly left Russia after disputes with Lenine and Trotzky and are now said to be in the Ukraine, according to a sister letter received in Washington.
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Washington
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
Russia
Lenine
Tratzky
Ukraine
Miss Goklman
Wilson appoints new United States Shipping Board reforms
President Wilson names a seven member Shipping Board after the Merchant Marine Act expansion. The board includes four Democrats and three Republicans with regional designations for Atlantic Pacific Gulf Great Lakes and Interior states. Admiral Benson designated as chairman seeks a six year term.
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Washington
Wilson Thuly
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf States
Great Lakes States
Interior States
Atlantic—Admirat
Benson
Georgia
Johm A. Donald
New York
Joseph N. Teal
Oregon
Chester H. Rowell
California
Gulf
Frederick IT. Thompson
Alabame
Great Lakes
Guy Goff
Wisconsin
Repubcan
Charles Sutter
Missouri
Admiral Benson
Million in Mail Train Robbery Stuns Omaha
The largest mall service train robbery in 25 years occurred between Omaha and Cornell Bluffs. Robbers escaped with over a million in gold currency stocks and bonds and jewelry from the treasure car bound San Francisco to New York. Police and federal officers hunt the inside job suspects while officials withhold statements and exact sums.
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Omaha
Neb
Cornell Bluffs
Honley
San Francisco
New York
Pacific
Marshal Eberstein
United States
Charles Shafer
California
Chicago
Department
Treasury
Union Pacific
Burlington Fast Mail
Omata
Fragmentary account of train robbery and loot transfer
The report describes a theft involving a train car where boxes of gold were allegedly looted and jettisoned from a moving carriage. Investigators indicate the loot may have been moved toward a river area while bystanders and clerks witnessed a disrupted transfer and broken evidence. No arrests are recorded in the fragment.
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Comba
Connell
Ena
Ona
Gas shortage sparks demand in Buffalo area
OCR reads as a chaotic notice describing coal and gas supply issues in Buffalo. It notes high demand, limited supply, and widespread public concern over gas and fuel availability amid cold conditions.
Seven Children Die in Cherry Street Theater Fire
In New York seven children burned to death as a Cherry Street moving picture theater burned. Three others are missing as the crowded theater became a panicked crush at the exits. Survivors were overcome by smoke and ignored until it was too late.
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New York
Cherry Street
Moving Picture Theater
Ling
Two Young Actresses Found Dead in Grant Park Chicago
Two young actresses were found dead in Grant Park near the lake shore at the foot of Jackson Boulevard. Bruises covered their bodies and alcohol traces were noted. detectives suspect possible murder followed by dumping from an automobile. Husbands identified the bodies later at the Central Undertaking rooms.
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Grant Park
Chicago Yacht Club
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Robert McCarthy
Dane Cowls
Sidlin
Cort Theater
James Meeks
East
Chicago Avenue
North Dearborn Street
William Byrnes
Central Undertaking
South
Clark Street
Grant Pack
Lake Shore
Coukting, Price & Webb
Insurance Exchange
West Jackson Boulevard
Wrangel Flees Sevastopol as Reds Close In
Nov 15 report from Constantinople says Wrangel's army nears collapse and Sevastopol may fall soon. Russian and allied ships evacuate refugees and baggage ready to depart at a moment's notice.
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Constantinople
Wrangel
Sevastopol
Opium Raid Seizes $25000 Worth in Pittsburgh District
United States revenue agents aided by city detectives raided Ching town Pittsburgh and seized 25000 dollars worth of opium. One man was arrested and Yor Lee was captured in a residence along with eight large jars of opium.
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Pittsburgh
United States Revenue
Chingtown
Yor Lee
Workers Vote to Cut Wages in Dan River Mills
About 6000 textile workers in Danville Virginia vote to voluntarily reduce their wages effective November 2. The cabinet and senate of the plant, comprised of employee and company representatives, approved the measure by 147 to 12 after study of industry conditions.
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Danville
Senate
House
Dan River
Joeln Leitch
Welm
Bolsheviks Secure Crimean Peninsula Warship
Bolsheviks seize a Crimean Peninsula warship to bolster coastal safety amid ongoing tensions. The move comes as authorities claim the vessel will patrol strategic waters and deter hostile actions.
Refugees Arrive as Sebastopol Falls to Bolsheviks
Special to The Byline Journal reports Sebastopol fallen to Bolsheviks with Wrangel and staff evacuated to Constantinople aboard Waldeck Rousseau. Thirteen thousand refugees reach Constantinople as Crimean peninsula comes under Bolshevik control.
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Varis
Sebastopol
Crimean Peninsula
Wrangel
Waldeck Rousseau
Constantinople
D annunzio occupies islands at entrance to Fiume harbor
Report from the chamber of deputies cites Admiral Secchi saying rumors claim D Annunzio's irregulars occupy the islands of Ve na and Arbe in the Gulf at Fiume harbor. Mille and allied naval units remain at their posts. latest notices show no confirmed occupation.
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Vena
Arbe
Gulf of Vate
Fiume
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Secchi
Imusine
DY Annunzie
Mille
Dalenation
Canals On Paying Basis
The Panama Canal is self sustaining and would show a profit under current measurement rules. The Current Canal Record cites operating expenses of 28,354,272 and receipts of 30,900,671, yielding a profit of 2,387,500, with no breakdown of American ship tolls or the potential deficit if US vessels were exempted.
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Washington
Panama Crubal
National Treasury
Defy Hoodoo Banquet Held by Superstition Skeptics
One hundred sixty nine men, 13 tables of 13 guests, gathered at Little Hungary restaurant on November 1 for an annual dinner. They elected 13 officers, enjoyed 34 courses and 1 souvenir variety, and displayed humor with oper umbrellas overhead and ladders criss crossed. They broke 3 mirrors as an added amusement.
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New York
Little Hungary
Lincoln carrier survivor John Weaver dies in Philadelphia
John Weaver, Civil War veteran and one of six men who carried President Lincoln from Ford's Theater to the White House, died at his daughter Mrs Anna Jury's home in Philadelphia. Born in Postytite, he was the last survivor of the group.
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Lincoln
Philadelphia
John Weaver
President Lincoln
White House
Ford
Anna Jury
Ife
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U. S
London Express
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Trotzky
Shipping Board
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Lillian
Meeks
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McCarthy
Mark Clew
Tony Yanlay
Yanlay
Red
Simeropol
John Leitch
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General Wrangel and Staff
Warship
D’annunzio
Rome
Vegna
Gulf of
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Panama
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