Kerensky Defends Russia as War Slogs On
Premier Kerensky, in Petrograd, rejects claims Russia is out of the war, says Russia has fought longer than England and France and mustered help from allies. He argues aid should come as boots, leather, iron, and money, not troops, and that a new chapter awaits with Russia's constituent assembly.
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Russia
Kerensky
Associated Press
England
Mier
America
United States
France
Great Britain
Constituent Assembly
Pate
Earnest
Hoover Tells Why We Must Eat Less Wheat
Hoover explains substitution of corn and potato flour for wheat to spare wheat consumption. The Food Administration notes European nations already use 20 to 50 percent corn and adulterants in bread, yet shipments of corn meal spoil in transit and grinding whole grain lacks mills, affecting feasibility.
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Hoover
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Alaskan Official Seeks Return of Daughter Across Lands
United States marshal L. T. Erwin of Alaska traveled to Cedar Rapids to pursue legal action to recover his daughter Mary, a Sacred Heart academy student. He seeks to reopen his wife’s divorce case, noting she left with their child two years ago during a hunting trip. He crossed the Arctic with a dogsledge before heading to Fairbanks, with his home in Cartersville, Georgia.
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L. T. Erwin
United States
Alaska
Mary
Sacred Heart Academy
Erwin
Atiarners
Arctic Circle
States
Carriersville
Fairbanks
Don’t Hoard Pennies Amid Coin Shortage Alerts
Washington reports a looming shortage of pennies and small coins as Mint Director Raymond T. Baker places penny hoarding and small coin savings banks on a taboo list. Citizens urged to exchange small coins for larger denominations or currency to ease the deficit. War taxes and rising demand drive coin shortages. cities seek rapid mint shipments.
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Washington, D. C
Raymond T. Baker
Mint
Baker
Russia
Great Britain
France
New York
Chicago
Diary of a U-Boat Commander to Run in Serial Form
Starting Monday evening November 6 the Courier and Reporter will publish in installments the remarkable story The Diary of a U-Boat Commander. The narrative blends romance drama and tragedy and promises a truth stranger than fiction. Open chapters debut Monday evening.
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the Courier and Reporter
Victor Hugo
American Soldiers Relieved From French Trenches Relate Sniping Tales
American infantrymen told tales of German snipers on clear days and near misses as they relieved from trenches in France. Colonels faced near ranges, artillery shelling increased, and patrols sparked brief firefights while Germans attacked back. Despite harsh conditions, morale remained high as troops marched out in the cold, singing and keeping sickness low.
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Associated Press
France
Proclamation Planned for Special Streetcar Franchise Election
A proclamation calling for a special election on the streetcar franchise will appear in tomorrow’s Courier and Reporter. Mayor W R Law expects to receive petitions with 25 property owners in each ward by Saturday. If valid, he will issue the proclamation and set the election date, with Dec 3 among possibilities.
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Railway Company
Law
W. R. Law
Finland Swedes Talk of Seizing Aland Islands Sparks Unrest
Petrograd reports Helsinki turmoil as Swedish press discusses Sweden taking the Aland islands to deny a German capture. Finnish newspapers vow the isles, near Finland in the Gulf of Bothnia, are Finland's chief defense and will not be ceded. The population is largely Swedish.
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Petrograd
Helsingfors
Sweden
Aland Islands
Germany
Gulf of Bothnia
Gulf of Finland
Stored Sugar to Be Placed on Market in Des Moines
Des Moines officials announced that at least part of 151,590 pounds of cane sugar found in a local storage house will be placed on the market for Des Moines consumers to ease the recent sugar shortage. The release follows talks among sugar owners, an Omaha firm, State Food Administrator Deems, and Washington officials who had blocked seizure rights.
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Des Moines
H. J. Metcalf
State Council of Defense
Omaha
Metcalf
Deems
Burlington
Washington
Wheatless Day Spurs Rise in Cornmeal Demand
Increased orders at the mill show widespread adoption of wheatless day. Wing Corn, at his high station, smiles as dealers boost cornmeal orders. Millers anticipate further drafts on corn supplies as wheatless day becomes common.
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Wing
Tamer
Abelace Ordered to Fine Salutes for Kaisens Gay
Copenhagen reports a Berlin dispatch stating Emperor William ordered flag hoisting and salutes in Prussia and Alsace Lorraine to celebrate victories over Italy. The message notes the movement of troops and the mood of the empire amid regional displays.
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Abelace
Kaisens Gay
Copenhagen
Berlin
William
Prussia
Alsare-Lorraine
Russia Not Ready to Quit War Says Kerensky Era
Washington reports show Secretary Lansing denying Russia is about to quit the war. A $31.7 million loan to Russia is authorized, bringing total aid to $190.9 million with $325 million authorized. Allies view Kerensky’s statements as not discouraging and plan to support Russia with munitions and a rebuilt army. The diplomatic view remains that Russia will not seek a separate peace.
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Lansing
Kerensky
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Washington,d. C
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
W Kerensky
Kerenski
Washington
Europe
America
Japan
Charge Plot to Kidnap Henry Ford Grandson
Federal agents in Detroit investigate an alleged kidnapping plot targeting Edsel Ford's infant son, the Ford heir. A letter demanding 31 percent from Edsel Ford was turned over to post office inspectors. One man detained, several arrests expected, signed Sicilian Anarchists association. London report notes British troops hold Beersheba in southern Palestine with Beersheba occupation dated Oct. 31.
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Mich
Fot
Netratt
Henry Ford
Ed. Ford
Edsel Ford
Post Office
Sicilian Anarchists Association
London
Palestine
Beersheba
Thes North
War Office
Germans Mutiny At Kiel Navy Ships Shipboard Revolt
Reported mutiny aboard the German battleships Kronprins and Schleswig-Holstein near Kiel as sailors revolted against submarine service drafts. Admiral Schmidt and aides were tossed overboard, with several sailors killed. Ringleaders were executed or severely punished, and the outbreak led to arrests. Admiral von Capelle cited Radical Socialist deputies as involved.
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Kiel
Amtersdam
Daily Express
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Kronpring
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Lieut
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Lehmidt
Medi
Niythreerd Werd
Capile
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Moring
Amsterdam
Wilhelmahaven
von Capelle
Reichstag
Wheeler Takes Hand In Chicago Milk Situation
Harry A. Wheeler food administrator for Willets led talks with dairymen and distributors as a milk strike unsettled Chicago. Rumors of a $4.20 per 100 pounds price circulated. farmers refused to deliver at $3 per 199 pounds. Wheeler called a conference urging concessions to reach about 12 cent milk while threats of fines loomed. Health officials eased restrictions to allow shipments within 300 miles and unpasteurized milk intake.
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Chicago
Harry A. Wheeler
Wlitnets
Wisconsin Oil Commission
Janesville
Wheeler
Robert W. Childs
Thaat
Robertson
Wold
Final Arguments in Acid Attack Case
In Dubuque Iowa Nov 2 both sides rested in the trial of Miss Carrie Hagerty charged with throwing acid at Miss Ella Geary a stenographer in April 1914 Jealousy is cited by the state as motive County Attorney Stuart opened for the state Franzen for the defense continued then Judge Benson was to speak and final remarks by Kindig are expected before noon Saturday with the jury to be given the case afterward
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Dubugee
Carrie Hagerty
Ella Geary
Atorney Stuart
Franzen
Deense
Benson
Kindig
Boy 14 Wounded While Rabbit Hunting Near Bishop Farm
Harold Billick, 14, shouldered a shotgun while rabbit hunting and discharged it, wounding his left side. He walked a quarter mile to his home before aid arrived, then was taken to St Francis hospital in critical condition. Police and physicians were notified. Billick gave details to Chief Caldwell.
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Bishop Farm
Thomas D. Billick
Mobile
Filo
St. Francis Hospital
J. D. Caldwell
Gov Lowden Visits Illinois Troops at Camp Dodge
Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois arrives at Camp Dodge Ia for an official inspection tour with Brig Gen Getty and Gov Harding Des Moines reception committee includes Adjt Gen Logan Mayor MacVicar Clemons Chamber leaders and war recreation board chair Korus. The 249th infantry regiment comprising 2161 men is to be reviewed.
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Camp Dodge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Trai
Les Maines
W. L. Harding
Iond
I . Getty
Tlinois
National Army
Ilinois
249Th Infantry Regiment
Getty
Adjt
G. BE. Logan
Town
MacVicar
Des Moines
C. L. Herring
Greater
Bes Moines
Ashton Clemons
The
Chamber of Commerce
F. R. Korus
War Recreation Board
Cedar Rapids Shoe Store Fire Destroys Inventory
A Cedar Rapids big shoe store burned on November 2 causing extensive loss, destroying the Ingold-Buser Shoe company stock on Third street. The blaze began in a rear room with cause undetermined. the fire marshal conducts an inquiry.
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Inday
Ingold-Buser Shoe Company
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Battle of the Tagliamento Opens as Italian Army Retreat Continues
Italian and allied troops prepare a counter offensive as Austro German guns fire across the river. Alpini and Bersaglieri fight to cover the retreat, with Gen Cadorna reporting a heroic rear guard and a staged movement toward new positions along the Tagliamento. The front at Isonzo fractured, and the Third Army’s integrity appears preserved amid fierce engagement and aerial combat.
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Isonzo
Rome
Associated Press
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Carso
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Alpini
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Ledra Canal
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