Bolsheviks Rapidly Take Towns As War News Update
In southern Russia Gen. Denikin's army retreats and Bolshevik forces seize ten towns in three days per a Moscow wireless report. Bolsheviks enter Ukraine with intent to stay as Admiral Kolchak's forces in central Siberia retreat toward Omsk. Estonian demands for Russian government cessation near Estonia are reportedly acceded to. Moscow hears Tom Paine describe U S communist growth and U S government munition difficulties.
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Associated Press
London
Denikine
Russia
Moscow
Ukraine
Admiral Kolchak
Siberia
Omsk
Esthonia
Reval
Esthenia
Tom Paine
Moscow Soviet
Communist Party
United States
Steel Strike Called Off in Youngstown Plant
A Brown Honnel mill committee chaired by James Thomas voted to end the strike at Republic Iron and Steel Co in Youngstown Ohio affecting about 900 workers. The plant will not reopen until coal shortages ease as officials cited no opposition to the city order on meetings despite protests from the Central Labor Union.
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Youngstown
Youngstown, O
Republic Iron’ & Steer Co
James Thomas
Central Labor, Union
Russ Funds and Advice Reach Soviet Envoy in U S
Ludwig C A Martens, a self styled Soviet envoy to the United States, testified before the Lusk committee on Bolshevism in New York on Nov 26. He admitted receiving money and advice from Russia and outlined plans to buy shoes, canned goods, automobiles, and to form a banking syndicate to pay off $100 million in bonds tied to the old regimes.
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New York
Ludwig C. A. Martens
United States
Lusk
Russia
Martens
Kerenski
Lenine
Trotzky
Altho
Congress of Soviets
Burleson backs 1 cent local letter postage plan
Washington November 26 Postmaster General Burleson approves pending bills to cut local first class letter postage to one cent per ounce for delivery within the mailing office. He says current two cent rate exceeds handling costs and should not be profit driven. He notes July’s cut raised mail volume and estimates total revenue loss under a one cent local rate would be under 14 million dollars yearly.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Jenkins Kidnapping Strains U S Mexico Ties
Washington dispatch reports the Jenkins kidnapping case strains official U S Mexico relations. State department inquiries found no grounds for charges. Mexico withholds release. testimony from Santa Lucia witnesses was refused, fueling hostility in Congress and press reports suggesting further complications.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
William O. Jenkins
Washington
Mexico City
War
Navy
State Department
Jenkins
Puebla
Mex
Tiie
Santa Lucia
el. Universal
Anayah
Rescued Captain of Myron Believes He's One of 16 Saved
Capt W R Neal of the steamer Myron, picked up by freighter W C Franz and brought to Fort William, says he is the sole survivor among 16 aboard when gale struck Lake Superior Saturday. He clung to the pilot house for 24 hours, describes a wrecked boiler room and exhausted crew, and recalls a steamer that passed without sending aid.
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Fort William
Ont
W. R. Neal
Myron
W. C. Franz
Lake Superior
Jie
Cedar Falls Receives Gift Of Park Land And Funds
Cedar Falls receives a 56 acre park parcel and $10,000 for improvements as Thanksgiving gifts from Henry Pfeiffer and wife. The land expands park space along East Eighth and Fourteenth streets, bringing total park acres to about 62.5 with 64 nearby. The Pfeiffers, longtime locals, previously aided Zion Evangelical church and Western Old People's Home. George Pfeiffer contributed $5,000 for the high school gymnasium.
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Cedar Falls
Henry Pfeiffer
East Eighth Street
Fourteenth Street
Dry Run
Peiffer
James Mullan
Steekers
Zion Evangelical Church
George
Gymnasiyn
Labor party agenda calls for abolishing Senate and more
Chicago report on the newly formed Labor party of the United States outlining plans for the second national convention to nominate presidential candidates, a 32 plank platform, and calls to abolish the Senate, repeal the espionage act, nationalize railroads and basic industries, end conscription, and form an international workers league.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Labor Party of
United States
Labor Party
Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Washington
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Robert M. Buck
United States Senate
Reneal
Paris to Australia Flier Forced Down near Bombay
Lieutenant Etienne Poulet, who departed from the Paris area on October 15 for Melbourne, Australia, was forced to descend over the Bombay stretch after engine trouble near the halfway point of the journey from Karachi to Bombay. The incident was reported by the Associated Press with promotional note from a magazine advertisement.
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Bombay
Associated Pr
Paris
Tlieut
Etienne Poulet
Melbourne
Australia
Karachi
India
Car O in Lawrence Stop Ra Jutneys Cut Off Traffic
Lawrence Massachusetts Nov 26 trolley car service on local lines suspended by order of Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co public trustees due to jitney competition causing losses. Bus owners moved in scores of additional vehicles from surrounding cities to replace street cars with no fares but voluntary contributions. City council held a special meeting to decide actions. Details on compensation for 24% uniformed employees affected not announced. Toledo also facing car strike with no service since Nov 8. Health conference suggested by Surgeon General. Advertisements note cigars as America's Favorite Smoke.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Mass
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Co
Tralley
Toledo
Advertising Rates To Rise On January First
Waterloo Evening Courier announces rate increases effective January 1 due to higher costs for newsprint and materials. Mills plan about a forty percent rise with quarterly readjustments. The American Newspaper Publishers Association advised contracts include quarterly price adjustments for 1920. The paper notes its circulation quality and quantity remain high.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York
Milo Quits Dalmatia Governorship Amid Debates
Rome dispatches report Rear Admiral Enrico Mille resigning the Dalmatia governorship after joining Gabriele D Annunzio in Zara and pledging allegiance. Rome and Paris discussions hint at Rome seeking government approval before final steps. Adriatic talks seek compromise acceptable to D Annunzio and other powers.
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Gabriele D'Annunzio
Fiume
Zara
Milo
D’annunzio
Rome
Millo
Dalmatia
TV Annunzio
D'Annunzio
Romeé
Admiral Millo
Milla
Italy
D’ann
Camille Barrere
Epoca
Premier Lloyd George eyeing American liquor control
London November 26 Premier Lloyd George said Britain could not adopt prohibition even in wartime but watched the American experiment with sympathy and an open mind. His reply to a temperance delegation foreshadowed liquor control legislation before Christmas.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Merigang Fight at Oelwein Leaves One Woman Dead
In Oelwein Iowa Mrs Consado Aranida died after a bullet glanced from her husband s arm when Gil Rodriz shot at him. Rodriz fled toward Stanley as bloodhounds trailed him two miles away. Alanida aged about 60 may recover from gunshot wounds to arm and hip amid expected inquest tonight.
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Gil Rodriz
Hadriz
Alanida
Rodriz
Stanley
Waterloo
Pact Delay Not to Hinder U S Envoys Return
Paris dispatch reports that any delay in ratifications needed to implement the German peace treaty will not alter U S plans. Under Secretary of State Polly and other delegates will depart Paris December 6, leaving only a few experts to finish work. American participation at the conference may be very limited unless early December signals show favorable ratification prospects.
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Polly
Brest der
Juge
Jugor Slavia
Neuilly
Lomarrow
Kaiser Finds Help Problem Isn t Easy One
Amerongen Netherlands Nov. 12 The former German emperor has adjusted to quiet life at Amerongen but his suite tires of village living Several changes in the ex emperors entourage occurred Dr Alfred Hachner the new physician arrived from Cologne Gen von Dommes who headed the personal suite returned to Berlin and was replaced by Frederich von Betz Countess Kellar remains in service Vacations in Germany have been introduced for the former royal pair s personal servants.
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Revilla
Galvan
Isaica Ramirez
Carranza
Mexico City
el Paso
Tex
France
Amerongen
Holland
Altho
Zem‘bera
Foerstner
Berlin
Bentinel Castle
Alfred Hachner
Cologne
von Dommes
Berllin
Frederich von Betz
Countess Kellar
Germany
Deadly Explosives Found in New York Reds Nest
Federal agents and city detectives uncovered secret panel hideouts in the Union of Russian Workers headquarters containing bottles labeled T N T and other chemicals. Experts from the bureau of mines and police bomb squad examine materials believed able to produce at least 100 bombs while tracing purchasers for links to known chemical firms.
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iBy Ube Associated Press
New York
Union of Russian Workers
Bureau of Mines
Washington
Barrack Hotels Planned Along Battle Front in France
Paris reports that hotelmen plan temporary “barrack hotels” along the front to welcome anticipated American and other tourists next year. The National Chamber of Hotel Keepers, with government cooperation, seeks private capital to erect winter facilities as many current hostels still operate with improvised spaces. Efforts target making habitable hotels for damaged wartime properties and urging owners of destroyed inns to rebuild.
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Associated Press
Paris
National Chamber of Hotel Keepers
Imost
Rehabilitation success at US general hospitals aids disabled soldiers
Washington November 26 report by the general staff states that efforts to rehabilitate thousands of wartime disabled soldiers have achieved eminent success. The program aims to fit veterans to resume self supporting civilian lives and participating in society.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
General Hospitals
United States
General Staff of
Army
Coal wage dispute looms as cabinet acts
Gov. Henry J. Allen heads to Topeka to call volunteers for shovel work as miners strike. In Wyoming soldiers move dissenters to jail cars while other miners return to work. In Washington the cabinet approves a wage deal debated by Garfield Wilson and unions.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Henry J. Allen
Topeka
Capital
Kansas
Sheridan
Wyo
United States
Caurneyville
Warren Dean
Wyoming
Washington, D. C
Garfield
Wilson
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