Cossack Help Eases Supplying Russia Through Black Sea
Reports from Kiev say Ukrainian government overthrown and Kiev captured by anti Bolshevik forces led by Gen Denikine. In Washington officials hail the change as simplifying allied handling of the Russian problem and enabling supplies and munitions to reach Russia via the Black Sea. A great German army is reported marching east, causing anxiety in Berlin.
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Copsmagen
Kiev
Astrakhan
Siwedish
Ukrainian National Assembly
Denikine
Ukraine
Russia
Kerensky
Bolsheviks
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Al 50
Skoropadski
Altho
Washington
Washington, D. C
Deine
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchanzer Telegraph Company
Future U S Bonds to Be Short Term With More Issues
Government war bonds in the future will have short maturities of three to eight years. Secretary McAdoo said issues will be smaller and marketed more continuously with possibly varied interest rates. The fourth Liberty loan raised 6.989 billion dollars, boosting Treasury prospects for timing and size of next issues.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Treasury
Navy Expansion Urged Despite Peace Talks
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to press ahead with a three year naval build program despite peace conference issues. He supported a League of Nations with an international police power and warned the United States must maintain a large fleet including 10 super dreadnoughts and six battlecruisers plus 140 smaller ships.
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Washington, D. C
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Secretary Daniels
House Naval Committee
Wilson
Max Daniels
Daniels
Western Postal to Unite Under Control of U S
Washington DC November 20 Postmaster General Burleson announced an award in lieu of compensation to be paid to the Postal Telegraph and Cable company for fines during government control. He cited sworn statements claiming higher net income by the Postal company than its component firms to justify a final adjustment plan. The move precedes a consolidation of Western Union and Postal Telegraph under government control effective December 1 1918. Cable control also proclaimed that marine cable systems are under government possession while urging cooperation from companies and the public.
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Washington, D. C
Posmaster
Burleson
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Postmaster General
Wire Control Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Duri
Department
Western Union
Postal Teleforce
United States
Wilson
Americans Move Eastward Like Ordinary March
American troops of the Occupation push toward the German frontier crossing near Brie and Audun le Roman and entering Luxembourg in the Luxembourg direction. Food and ammunition follow the infantry as the army readies for contingencies while officers and men deem the advance an ordinary march and note German retreats under armistice terms. Pershing directive from Washington notes a quiet front with no incidents on the Etalle to Audun le Roman line.
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Germany
Pershing
Washington, D. C
American Expeditionary Forces
Third Army
Etalle-St. Leger-Longwy- Audus
Leroman- ‘Briey
Demobilization Plan Outlined for Army Troops
General orders from the War Department outline demobilization procedures across all US units. They require a permanent service record for each organization and every member, and stress final physical exams for draft registrants with disabilities. A medical board may review contested medical findings to protect soldiers' interests.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
United States
Ne Medical Board of Review
Wounded Yanks in Paris Thanksgiving Guests of Red Cross
Wounded American soldiers in hospitals around Paris will be the guests of the American Red Cross on Thanksgiving Day. The Red Cross program aims to bring comfort and relief to injured servicemen as part of the holiday observance.
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Wounded Yanks
Paris
Red Cross
Associated Cross
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
British War Losses Totals Reported in Commons
London reports total British casualties in all fronts at 3 049 991 with 142 634 officers and 2 907 357 men killed wounded or missing. Wounded exceed 2 000 090. missing and prisoners total 959 145. Figures include India and dominions.
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London
House of Commons
I. McPherson
War Office
India
Dominions
Steers 25 Per Cat At Kansas City Sets New High
A herd of 15 Hereford steers from Eureka Kan sold at the local stock yards for 25 per hundredweight, a new high record. Weighed 1650 to 1790 pounds each, they brought about 400 dollars per head. The cattle were raised on alfalfa, cottonseed cake and grass with no corn fed.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Hureka Kan
Loca
Kansas
Paper Delivery Notice From Carrier Error
Notice requests recipients to report non delivery by 8 30 p m and arrange for a copy to be sent. Calls should reach the office to correct delivery issues and ensure a replacement paper.
Waterloo plant to ramp up tractor and shell production
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company expects to run at full capacity by 1919. Government contracts will convert the plant to shell and tractor work, with $150,000 in new equipment and a modified foundry, laboratory, and staff. The move aims to restore normal operation while aiding war needs and preserving local jobs.
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Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Waterloo
SHELL
J. B. Johnson
L Witty
Washington
Bureau of Ordnance
Johnson
Johnsen
Chicago
Ordnance Department
Wen
German War Toll Reported by Vorwaerts Reliable Authority
The Vorwaerts of Berlin reports on reliable authority that about 1,580,000 German soldiers were killed and 4,000,000 wounded in war. It says 490,000 Germans are prisoners abroad and 260,000 their fates are unknown.
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Penhagen
Vorwaerts of
Berlin
Germans Try to Fraternize with Yankees at Meuse Front
London reports Maximillian Foster with the American army describes German soldiers on the Meuse fronts seeking contact with American troops. Prisoners receive American rations coats and care, while many hope to return home. the army prepares to move toward Germany and debate division assignments for occupation duties.
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London
Meuse
Maximillian Foster
Tye 7
France
United States
Germany
Army of Occupation
100 000 Italian War Prisoners Are Going Home
Arrangements have been made to transport 100000 Italian prisoners of war from Austria and Germany to Italy via Switzerland. The first train, each carrying SND men, departed Saturday. An Italian cruiser has entered Sebenico harbor and the Austrian liner Franz Josef renamed Armando Diaz has been taken over. Press censorship tightened. a committee will inquire into war laws and treatment of prisoners.
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Associated Press
Berne
Austria
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
SND
Sebenico
Rome
Franz Josef
Armando Diaz
Milto
Dalmatian
Fiume
Dalmatia
Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Strike To Free Mooney Plans Hit International Stage
Seattle Metal Trades Council representing about 35 000 workers voted to strike for the release of Thomas J Mooney and co defendants in the San Francisco preparedness day bombing case The plan seeks international action with Arthur Henderson urged to appeal British labor to join the effort The date was left to national labor officers to declare a general strike with the AFL asked to recommend to affiliated groups.
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Associated Preas
Seattle
Wash
Seattle Metal Trades Council
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Junion Menu
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Secre Mooney
American Federation of Labor
Madeira Hunger Grows From War Food Shortages
From Funchal reports say Madeira faces an industrial paralysis due to reduced steamship service, with only one monthly voyage. The island, normally importing about 90 percent of its food, lacks ships to bring supplies as thousands of wine casks and handcrafts await shipment.
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London
Associated Press
Funchal
Madeira
Submarines Handed Over to the Allies Near Harwich
London reports twenty German U boats surrendered to Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt aboard his flagship off Harwich at sunrise. The subs, in charge of their crews, will be taken to Parkeston quay for processing before returning to Germany. Twenty more subs to follow Thursday and Friday.
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London
Reginald W. Tyrrebite
Harwich
J Press Association
Ess
Germany
Tyrwhitt
Persius
Berlin
Great Britain
You Tirpitz
Skagerrak
Gersay
Persius Freclares
House Necessities to Stay Up as Chaos Is Condition Abroad
Delegates at the American Specialty Manufacturers association convention in Cleveland warn chaotic foreign production will keep US household goods prices high indefinitely.
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Cleveland. O
United States
Delepates
German Rulers Statues Downed in Metz Joyous Uproar
Metz welcomed Marshal Petain as he entered the city signaling Allied victory. Lorrai ne crowds toppled German statue depictions, including William I and Frederick II, while William II remained on the cathedral facade with chained hands and a commemorative inscription.
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Metz
Maershal Petain
Lorraine
Germany
France
Marshal Petain
William I
Frederick II
William II
Brussels Fire After Midi Station Blast Tops Several Blocks
A Brussels blaze from a midsize station explosion raged eight hours. Buildings near Midi station suffered heavy damage and the area was evacuated within over a one mile radius. No further details on casualties were provided.
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Brussels
Havas
Tunis
Burgomaster Max Returns to Brussels After 50 Months
Burgomaster Max of Brussels was welcomed back at city hall after 50 months in Germany. The municipal council, Dutch minister, prominent citizens, and allied officers attended a flag decorated ceremony. Also: Washington reports war labor board granted New York pressmen and press feeders a $6 weekly wage increase.
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Brussels
Germany
Max
N. VW
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York
National War Labor Board
President Wilson abroad to lead peace talks
President Wilson plans an extended stay in Europe to conduct peace conference business from abroad using cables and dispatch boats. Senators indicate he will remain overseas until most work is done, while opposing any reconstruction commission. The navy will escort the delegation across the Atlantic on a troop transport vessel.
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Washington, D. C
Wileon
Ason
United States
Washington
Farmera _National
Navy
Wilson
Atlantic
Sen
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Eudorse
Hitchcock
Committee
Free Poland
Lodge
State Department
Germany
East Prussia
London
Reading
Lord Reading
Masaryk
New York
Thomas G. Masaryk
Republic of Czecho- Slovakia
Liverpool
Olga
Prague
Paris
Havas
France
Raoul Peret
Budget Commission
Chamber of Deputies
Louis DuBois
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