Labor Fights Wilsons Compulsory Arbitration Act
The American Federation of Labor denounces a proposed compulsory arbitration provision mirroring Canadian law. It brands involuntary servitude via a pre investigation strike ban as unjust and vows to oppose the measure. A federal cost of living probe and anti price surge steps are urged. A separate Illinois Mine Workers convention calls for a federal food price inquiry and an embargo on exports.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Onolay
Wilson
Executive Council
Congress
ACP
Peoria
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
Enys
British Extend Lines on the Ancre Front
London reports gains along the Ancre as British forces push the front east from Beaucourt on the north bank. A night assault near Heaucourt failed, as did an attack west of Le Sars. In the Flers Thilloy corridor German troops retook positions and captured five machine guns.
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London
the Ancre
War Office
Beaucourt
Berlin
Sayville
Heaucourt
Ancre Brook
le Sars
Somme
Flers
Thilloy
Notice on missed delivery and replacement copies
If this paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o'clock, please phone 3330 for a copy to be sent. After 6 30 o'clock call telephone No 2.
President Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving War Seasons
President Wilson designates Thursday November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer urging worship and gratitude for peace and prosperity. He calls for sympathy with war torn nations and asks citizens to aid relief efforts through their abundance.
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Washington
BD. C
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Guardsmen to Quit Border Withdrawal Hinted
El Paso reports army officers say large artillery shell shipments and over two million rounds of small arms sent to Mexico. War department orders 6,000 guardsmen mustered out as border force reduced and units to be replaced by regulars from front. regiments to leave include First South Carolina Seventh New York Third Indiana Third Wisconsin and Third Minnesota.
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el Paso
Tex
Columbus
Mexico
Ordnance Department
Washington
D. C
United States
War Department
Wilson
War i Department
War
Department
National Guard
Funston
South Carolina
New York
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hughes Plurality in Minnesota Reaches 94 Votes
St Paul Minn November 17 Democratic hopes for a Wilson victory in Minnesota ride on Hennepin county returns and potential shifts in 11 counties still to report to Secretary of State Lehman. Hughes plurality stands at 94 as the state canvassing board prepares to meet next Tuesday.
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St. Paul
Minn
Wison
Minnesota
Hennepin
Lehman
iTughes
State
Teutons Inflict Fresh Reverses on Romanians
London report says German and Tauronic forces captured more than 2100 prisoners and several machine guns in Moldavia front operations east of Kedai vasarhely and advances south of Rothenthurm pass. Petrograd notes Austro Hungarian troops took Liresht village and Romanians evacuated Tirgujiulji. Berlin says Entente attacks near Monastir and between Malik and Presba lakes failed.
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London
von Falkenhayn
German War Office
Roumania
Kedaivasarhely
Phlonn ers in German camps starve without relief
New York reports prisoners in German camps from occupied France areas face starvation without aid. Dr M T Rooseboom says relief work in Holland, aided by individuals who sponsor prisoners, sends packages twice monthly but funds limit reach. Many appeals go unanswered due to lack of money.
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New York
Frances
M. T. Rooseboom
Steretics
Permanent Court of Arbitration the
Hague
Rotterdam
Steauship Nieuw
Amsterdam
Roosebeam
Sjolland
Rooseboom
Germany
Aolvanders
Holland
Worn Speakers Ill After West Campaign Tour
Three members of the Woman's Campaign Special plus Mrs Inez Milholland Boissevain, seriously ill in Los Angeles, suffered from the strain of long western campaign trips. Miss Alice Paul notes male speakers ride in private cars, while the women travel in small allocate cars and endure overnight journeys to save daytime speech time. In New York, party members who could be reached plan to attend a dinner hosted by leading suffragists.
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New York
Inez Milholland Boissevain
Los Angeles
West
Alice Paul
Woman's Party
Misa Paul
Detective kills holdup man in bank during second raid
In St Paul bank the robber William Sandell was fatally shot by Detective William Oliver after Sandell attempted a second daylight hold up at Security State bank. Sandell, who had previously robbed the bank in March, entered with two revolvers and forced customers to the vault. Oliver, concealed on a balcony, engaged the robber as Sandell opened fire. Oliver's shot killed Sandell instantly. President Charles Christians identified the killer and noted Sandell's prior St Paul record.
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St. Paul
Mian
Willian ‘Sandell
Tie
William R. Oliver
Sanders
Charles Christians
Sandell
Oliver
Marcel
Bart
Christians
Ty Rive Ty
Marvel
Shipey
Sanek Metinon
Fred T Hlusel
Deutschland
Packet
lEnastern Forwarding Co
T. A. Scott, Jr
Caasia
T. A. Scott Wrecking Company
Sib |Mwents
Hfastern Forwarding Co
Montauk
Nevartore
Altho
Paul Koinigg
Mersly
Todoek
Cassie
AL Beam
PLA
Thas
Deurgehland
We Could Use More Dimes for Soldiers' Preat
Local newspaper appeals for support to provide treats for Black Hawk county soldiers at the Mexican border. The Courier and Reporter urges subscriptions of dimes, quarters, or half dollars, noting gratitude from mothers and soldiers and recounting a Thanksgiving example from Savannah in 1898. The goal is about $50 and all communities are asked to participate, with acknowledgments through the paper.
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Black Hawk County
Uncle Sani
Oie
W. J. Peddicord
Watloiber
Iowa
Siavannahsy
Savannah
Courier
Murdered Girl Mystery Still Unsolved After River Find
A second result vanished when Christine Diemer disappeared from her home. Her body was found in Vermilion river twelve days later. Authorities pressed the dead girl’s family for an explanation about the wrapping clothing, but the account remained unsatisfactory. The case hinged on grand jury action and potential connections to a sanatorium inmate. The investigation suggested the victim may have been killed at home, with the crime scene and family dynamics driving the push for a formal reckoning.
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Christine Diemer
Vermilion River
Mansianphier
Larun
Grand Jury
Jacob
Wiemer
Kinne
Wien
Chris Dikordars
Alten
Attoner
Shulkver Bank
Attien
Cho
Submarine Hits Convoy and Sinks Vessel Near New London
A German submarine from Bremen rammed a convoy vessel off New London and sank with five crew members. The Deutschland escaped largely undamaged, while the other ship, the Gertuyn submarine, went down. Reports say a tug and other ships assisted, and authorities prepared repairs for the Deutschland while noting no hostile action was detected.
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New London
Conn
Gertuyn
Shons Wihdl Prices Shoes Makers Hint at Raisin
Leather trade reports indicate soon higher costs for pairs as makers pledge price rises. Suppliers in Hostonw and surrounding towns say demand remains strong while retail prices edge up. Local traders expect continued pressure on shoe and leather goods markets as production costs climb.
Car Shortage Probe Begun in Louisville
Louisville hearings opened on railroad car exchange and return practices as the Interstate Commerce Commission probes car shortages. Subpoenas were issued to executive officers who failed to appear, with carriers presenting progress reports on foreign coal and refrigerator car returns to owners.
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Louisville
Iay
H.C. McChord
Inetarstate Ecommerce Commission
Ines
McChord
Roosevelt Plans Trip to Hawaii and Samoa
Nov. 17 Yars says President Roosevelt will visit the Samoan and Hawaiian islands in February. Mrs. Roosevelt will accompany him. The voyage, long planned, aims to give him a vigorous outdoor program valued for the islands climate, rugged mountains, and volcanoes.
Robbers Gag Youth Loot Postoffice at Booneville
Two men bound and gagged a youth at a Booneville post office two miles from the city. They forced the safe open, took cash and stamps, and fled as authorities noted the scene before dawn. Local reports indicate the assailants fled toward distant roads. A boy’s attempted capture preceded the discovery of the intrusion.
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Maines
Ana
Trant Taylor
Booneville
Marly
Overseas Christieys Shoptings Early Advice New York
In New York wartime orders urged obedience to postmaster Edward We More as Christinas shipping and shopping measures were discussed. The note mentions war impact on classes of people and the need for proper adherence to instructions amid uncertain supply lines.
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New York
Jones
Por Christinas
Edward We
Arrange for Permanent Democratic Headquarters in Washington
Washington reports that Mevoruick and Homer Cummings, leaders of the Democratic National Committee, conferred with the President and arranged to establish permanent quarters for the party in Washington. R. H. Wallister will be in charge. the note mentions Smoke Fl Tovar Cigars.
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Washington
Vaare
Mevoruick
Democratic National Committee
Homer Cummings
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