Official Count Confirms Wilson in California Vote
San Francisco and Oakland report official counts show Wilson gaining in Alameda and Los Angeles counties while California canvassers seek minor adjustments. Parallel recounts in West Virginia and Minnesota show Hughes narrowing gaps as party observers monitor possible shifts.
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Alameda
Weilson Gad
Oakland
Alameda County
Wilson
Inghes
Open Testimony in Villisca Libel Suit Opens
Introduction testimony began today in the 10,000 libel suit of F. F. Jones Traer state senator against J N Wilkerson Kansas City detective. The court heard 40 witnesses will be called and about 6 for de mare. The jury includes 11 farmers and one barber. The case echoes the Villisca murders involving J B Moore and his family and two visitors. Jones claims Wilkerson accused him of being part of the crime. Jones is a business rival of Moore.
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F. F. Jones
Traer
J. Nilkerson
Kansas City
Ounsel
Willisea
J.B. Moore
Jones
Wilkerson
Jonea
Gregory Plans Impartial Probe of Vote Frauds
Washington November discussion between President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory led to a proposed independent inquiry into election frauds. Gregory stated the probe will be nonpartisan and separate from the senate committee plan, with equal attention to evidence from both parties. He cited reports of many southern Black residents moving to northern states within 90 days before an election and hinted at possible registration efforts.
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D. C
Wilson
Gregory
Senate Committee
Leavitt Johnson Bank Sues Over Riverfront Improvements
Leavitt Johnson National Bank Building Company secured a temporary injunction against the river commission and city. The order blocks trespass and seeks removal of a retaining wall filling fence and sidewalk, arguing the property extends 240 feet from Commercial Street on the northwest and 223.5 feet on the southeast line and preserves an easement dating to 1870. The move halts proposed alley improvements and sets the stage for a broader challenge by other property owners.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Building Company
Commercial Street
River Trant Commission
British shipping losses reach 24 percent estimate
London reports that total British steam merchant tonnage 1000 tons and over shows a net loss of about 234 percent from the war start to September 30, 1916. Financial secretary Thomas J. MacNanara stated in the House of Commons that losses include all causes from war and marine risks.
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London
Thomas J. MacNanara
British Admiralty
House of Commons
Gen Guy E Logan to Visit Border Camp
Des Moines reports adjutant general Gay E Logan of the Iowa National Guard will head to Brownsville Texas likely tomorrow to inspect troops stationed there and at Donna across the river Gov George W Clarke also considering a visit to the Iowa units.Ie11
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Gay E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
Brownsville
Tex
Donna
I George W. Clarke
Iowa
Western states invite Wilson to speak at White House
Invitations from several western states urging President Wilson to visit the region were left at the White House by John E. Osborne, assistant secretary of state and former Wyoming governor. Officials said it was doubtful Wilson would have time to travel before Congress reconvenes.
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Wilson
White House
John E. Osborne
Wyoming
Congress
British Reply Holds Blacklist Legal Says War Aims
Washington nov 16 the British reply to the american note protesting the trade blacklist argues the measure concerns only britain and britons and is designed to hasten the war it notes that american firms names were not removed but suggests further talks may follow the document signed by viscount grey was sent through ambassador walter page and covers concerns on neutral rights and wartime burdens while urging that peace cannot come while the conflict continues and that belligerent measures, though painful to neutrals, are justified by military necessity.
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State Department
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Walter
Hines Page
London
Cold Wave Breaks Up as Mild Weather Spreads West
The article reports a break in the cold wave with milder conditions in the western United States while the East remains in frigid grip. Freezing temps extend to the Gulf Coast. Northfield Wisconsin records two above zero as plains states see temperate moderation. The south may face renewed cold tonight.
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Bismarck
N. C
Mississippi River
Gulf Coast
Plains States
Northfield
Notice on Delivery Timing and Phone Contacts
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o clock please phone 3320 to receive a copy. After 6 30 o'clock call telephone No 2- for redelivery or assistance.
Thanksgiving fund aids Black Hawk border troops
Centerville residents rally as Commercial club plans to ship turkeys to Brownsville Texas for Thanksgiving dinner for two border companies. Community fund readers at Courier and Reporter will buy ice cream and home made candy, with small donations from residents.
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National Guardsmen
Commercial Club
Brownsville
Tex
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Cedar Falla
Courier and Reporter
Bryge appeals to American aid in world peace move
Viscount Bryen, once British ambassador to the United States, spoke at a Mayflower club gathering in London on forming a postwar peace alliance. He urged arbitration for international disputes with neutral-nation cooperation, saying isolation is no longer possible as anti democratic aggression threatens global safety. The talk drew American ambassador Walter H. Rage among attendees.
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London
Viscount Bryen
United States
Mayflower Club
Hose of Commons
Walter H. Rage
Vicount Brsce
America
America to Protest Belgian Deportation
Washington reports that Belgian civilians are being deported into Germany for forced labor. American Charge Grow at Berlin has been instructed by the State Department to raise the issue with Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. The action harms neutral opinion and violates international law and Germany's assurances given to Ambassador Gerard last June.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Berlin
State Department
von Rethmann-Hollweg
United States
Gerard
British Pressures at Ancre River Front in Somme Battles
North of the Ancre River British forces attacked with strong units and reportedly captured Nenucourt while German counter offenses around Ablaincourt Chaulnes woods faced stiff resistance. Reports mention heavy bombardment, use of flaming liquids, and bloody checks as both sides fought to advance.
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Sayville
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Nenucourt
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Ablaincourt
Chaulnes Woods
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Transylvania
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Teuton Pttieke
Suame
Alt Valley
Apponyi Sees Early Peace Move Likely in War Talks
Count Albert Apponyi, in Germany to lecture on Hungarian history, predicts possible peace negotiations soon if the Turko‑Romanian front stabilizes. He argues Romania’s entry harms the Entente, praises progress on the Romanian front, and suggests neutral mediation or President Wilson could convene discussions. He notes Germany and Britain have softened their rhetoric and favors keeping talks open even if neutrality is strained.
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Germans Caught Underground by British Advance on the Ancre
British forces probe the Ancre sector advancing past Beaucourt and Beaumetz Hamel with a major tunnel network cited. More than 6,000 German prisoners taken. a tunnel near St Pierre Divion yielded 500 captives in long underground galleries. A tank helped break positions at the valley’s head. two-thirds of southern Ancre casualties were walking wounded, with total losses lighter than in prior four months.
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London
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Beatcourt
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Houday
Hart
Beaucourt
Nephew of Mrs Woodrow Wilson Takes Poison Death
Washington D C Now 18 Car rol Galt aged 84 nephew of Mrs Woodrow Wilson committed death by own action today by taking poison in an apparent suicide incident noted in early reports.
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Carrol Galt
Woodrow Wilson
Thanksgiving Day to Be Proclaimed on Nov. 30
President Wilson indicated the White House will issue the usual Thanksgiving proclamation designating the last Thursday of November, November 30. Some businessmen advocate an earlier date due to Christmas proximity.
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Washington, PD. C
White House
Wilson
Inquirers
Auto Plotters Blamed For Theft Of Wente's Car
Suspicious circumstances surround the theft of H W Went e Hud son automobile owned by the Commercial National bank official. The car disappeared in heavy rain from in front of the bank, was found in Minneapolis, and traced to a Minneapolis attorney who said he bought it from a man named Johnson for 4. The Iowa license was swapped for Minnesota, engine number erased, a new one stamped, and the odometer disconnected. The thiefs were aided by a national auto theft syndicate. Went e paid a $100 reward, and the car was recovered by Minneapolis detectives. The return was stalled by snow as Went e traveled south.
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Commercial National Bank
Water Inc
Minneapolis
Po-Ice Force
Wente
Johnson
Iowa
Minnesota
Tamar
Wenteweyn
Slev Urs
Ron
Mr .Wentte
Rockford
Government to Defend Eight-Hour Law Test Case
The Adamson eight hour law faces railroads in federal court as New York Central and Pennsylvania Lines join the action. Attorney General Gregory chooses defense strategy with Solicitor General and U S attorneys, deciding whether to defend all suits or pursue a single test case for Supreme Court review. The period reports indicate suspension proposals are rejected. railroads seek to test constitutionality while Pennsylvanian action seeks injunction to halt prosecutions.
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Navy
Gregory
Department of Justice
Davis
Department
United States
Brotherhood
N.Y
United States Supreme Court
Pennsy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Federal District Court
Pennsylvania
Campaign Expense Statements Reported in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show late election expense filings with Nov 7 as the deadline. Congressman Woods spent 1474 dollars, Burton E. Sweet 107 dollars, Ramseyer 845.15, Noth 150, and many state, Socialist, and Prohibition filings noted.
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House
W. P. Woods
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German Air Raids On Dunkirk Area Stations At Saint Pol
Berlin reports via wireless that German airplanes raided a military aerodrome near Dunkirk in Saint Pol, northern France. Several buildings were hit by bombs, and the aircraft returned unharmed.
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Sarridle
L. Rman
Tion
Saint Pol
Dunkirk
France
Gency
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