Italian Front Crises Grow As Austro German Push
Allied aid to Italy is being organized as Austro German forces advance from the mountains into the plains of northern Italy. Gorizia fell with large prisoner and artillery gains, threatening the Carso line. Udine is nine miles from enemy forces as Cadorno positions defend the Veneto plain.
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Romie
Italy
War Office
Isonzo
Friuli
Cividale
Gorizia
Great Britain
France
Cadorma
Udine
Cadorna
Tagliamento
Carso
Tagliamentia
Isonzo Leve
Cartic Alps
Dolomites
Belluno
von Mackensen
Carnic Alps
Rome
Malian War Office
Town Boys Still Safe and Sound
Wild rumors circulated in Waterloo that U S troops faced catastrophes. The Courier and Reporter sought confirmation. AP reports showed no disaster in Iowa troops, with Washington stating the rumors are unfounded.
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Town Boys
Waterloo
United States
Courier
Associated Press
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Washington
Iowa
Supply shortage blamed for rout of the Italian army
Washington Oct 29 technical experts of the Italflax mission assign lack of material munitions guns and unseasoned troops to the Italian defeat in the Julian Alps. They urge fighting-line reform and say no offensive until next spring while allies rush aid.
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Washington, D. C
Italflax
Julian Alps
Italy
Sta
Cadorna
Germany
Leibach
Austria
Germans Evacuate Werder Peninsula in Gulf of Riga
The German forces have withdrawn from the Werder peninsula on the Gulf of Riga after making two landings. Werder manor was burned and provisions were stolen, according to the official wartime announcement. No fighting occurred in the Gulf of Finland, though trawlers remain active there.
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Petrograd
Werder Peninsula
Gulf of Riga
War Office
Werder Manor
Gulf of Finland
Webster Appointed to Rail Commission
Des Moines reports Gov. W L Harding named Charles W Webster of Wanacoma coast administrator for Iowa to fill the vacancy on the state railway commission after Edward Chassel of Le Mars resigned to take a Chicago post.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Charles W. Webster
Wanacoma
Iowa
State Railway Commission
Edward Chassel
le Mars
Chicago
Noted pacifist whipped by Kentucky mob
Herbert Bigelow head of the People's church and a People’s council leader was kidnapped before a Socialist meeting in Newport Ky. He was dragged into woods near Florence and whipped with a black snake whip by men in white robes. A telephoned report says the mob read a Belgium aid phrase before lashing him. He wandered after release toward Florence.
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Cincinnati
Auea
Newport
Nttle
Herbert 5S. Bigelow
People’s Church
People’s Council
Covington
Independence
Lexington Pike
Herbert Bigelow
Florence
Ku Klux Klan
Belgium
Bigelow
Milk Producers Call Off Meeting in Chicago
Milk Producers call off a scheduled meeting as no price change for November is announced. October price of $3.42 per hundred pounds will be paid through November. A pending food administration cost investigation may influence future prices. A Belvidere district meeting was also planned today.
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Chicago
Milk Producers’ Association
OmMcers
Sone
The
Food Administration
Belvidere
Cheaper Milk In Sight for Chicago
The milk price war in Chicago continues with gains for consumers. Forty-two milk company representatives were summoned before the Cook County grand jury as State's Attorney Hoyne investigates price fixing. Kee & Chappell announce a cut to $3 for wholesale and a 12 cent per quart price to consumers starting next Thursday, signaling possible broader reductions as Herbert Hoover's agents prepare a ruling on a fair milk price.
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Chicago
Cook County
Grand Jury
Hoyne
Kee & Chappell
President Wilson appeals for aid for Armenian and Syrian relief
President Wilson issued a nationwide appeal for aid to the war torn Armenians and Syrians. He cites last winter’s relief saving thousands and warns that without further contributions the destitute facing winter will rise above two million, including more than 400,000 orphans. Contributions may be made through the American Red Cross or the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Western Asia
America
American Red Cross
American Committee For
Nellet
Cleveland
UW. Dodge
Madison Avenue
New York City
Woodrow Wilson
Allies to Italy's aid as Times declares support
London reports that French and British governments are considering prompt aid for Italy. The Times notes Italy can rely on full allied backing and urges immediate action. Other papers echo possible British or French divisions in the north, while praising Italian endurance and leadership under Cadorna.
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London
The
Times
Italy
Great Britain
Somme
Daily Chronicle
Daily
Cadorna
Thalian
Paintere
Petain
Foch
War Ministry
Petit Parisien
War Committee
Red Cross Chapters Meet at Capital in Iowa Convention
Des Moines Oct 29. Representatives from many local Red Cross chapters met for a two day convention to boost Red Cross work in Iowa. A E Kepford, general in charge for Iowa, reported strong early registrations. Bruce D. Smith of Chicago and regional department heads joined the sessions with Dr Frank W Gunsaulus of Chicago slated to speak and Gov Harding expected to address the evening program.
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Des Moines
American Red Cross
Iowa
A. E. Kepford
Bruce D. Smith
Chicago
Central Division
The
Red Cross
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Gov
W. L. Harding
Subscriptions to Liberty Loan Passes Half a Billion
Washington reports early returns on the second Liberty Loan show no final total yet. Treasury officials expect figures near 5 billion but withheld exact numbers until further data from federal reserve banks arrive. The Chicago district estimates a district total near 611.6 million with Cook County leading, and Camp Pendleton area shares noted.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Treasury
Navy
Federal Reserve
Chicago
Cook County
Tilneis
Wisconsin
Camprant
Port Sheridan
May Conscript Men to Build Ships
Washington D C Ort 29. A conference between Atlantic coast shipbuilders and officials of the emergency fleet corporation the navy department the department of labor and the American Federation of Labor emphasized the urgent need to speed up ship construction If the labor shortage cannot be relieved without delay drastic conscription of workmen may be required to meet the requirements of war production.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic Coast
Emergency Fret, Corporation
Navy Department
Department of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Liberal subscriptions to short term certificates rise
Washington October 29. The third day subscription to the government s latest offering of short term certificates of indebtedness totaled 1390 444 00. This brings the cumulative subscriptions to 395 241 000 with the books still open. In Springfield coal at the mine mouth sold higher by 45 cents per ton following President Wilson s proclamation authorizing the rise.
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Washington
DD. C
Springfield
Wilson
Baker Predicts Early German Retreat in War Review
Secretary Baker’s weekly war review signals renewed activity on all fronts and impending developments. Pershing’s American troops join the firing line in France while Italian, Balkan, Mesopotamian, and East African operations continue. Western gains include British pushes in Ypres and French success north of the Aisne, with a French offensive near Chemin des Dames producing 12,000 prisoners and 120 guns.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Last Weelk
France
War Department
Pershing
Macedonia
Roumuania
Mesopotamia
East Africa
Flanders
Aisne
Macedona
Roumania
Ypres
Houtholst Wood
Passchendaele
Lens
Ript
Roulers
Chemin-des-Dames
First U S Shot Means Victory London View
London papers highlight U S Army units entering active front-line duties as a pivotal turning point amid Italy's invasion. The Daily Navy and Daily Express foresee Germany seeking to balance old power with American pressure, while The Graphic recalls Concord’s historic shot and predicts a global impact. The advent of U S forces is seen as a stabilizing influence.
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London
Italy
Daily Navy
Germany
The
Daily Express
Graphic
Concord
United States
Millions Asked to Sign Pledge to Save Food
Washington reports food pledge week underway with 500000 canvassers seeking 22 million home pledges to follow the food administration directions. President Wilson endorses the effort to save meat wheat fats and sugar for allied needs and to sustain troops. New York launches a parallel drive with 15000 women canvassing 1.2 million city homes to secure pledges and distribute literature.
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Washington
D. C
The
Food Administration
Wilson
United States
Europe
Lord Northcliffe
Atlantic
de Cartier
Germany
America
New York
New York City
National Food Administration
Germans Attack Verdun Front Near Chaume Wood
Paris reports a German attack last night on the Verdun front near Chaume wood. The war office says Germans gained a footing in advanced French positions but a counter attack recovered most of the ground.
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Paris
Verdun
Chaume Wood
War Office
Twenty Five Million More Loaned to Britain
Washington BD C October 29 An additional 25 9 million dollars was lent to Great Britain by the government raising Britain total loans to 1 4 billion and allied loans to 2 5514 billion the week’s government loan deepens Allied support in the war effort.
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Britain
Washington
BD. C
Great Britain
Waterloo Liberty Loan Allotment Surpasses Target Big Day
Waterloo’s Liberty Loan drive exceeded its $1,750,000 allotment by about $12,000 with later figures suggesting up to $16,000. About 7,000 residents bought bonds, totaling nearly $200,000 for the day. Chairman J. O. Trumbauer praised broad, even participation across all classes and thanked Harry E. Kiester for publicity efforts. Cedar Falls meanwhile over subscribed its second loan by $57,150, with $310,150 allotted and $267,150 subscribed.
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Waterloo
Liberty Loan
Bonda
J. O. Trumbauer
Tde
Trumbauer
Harry E. Kiester
Clearing House Association
Lawn City
Cedar Falls
Italian Count Held as Suspected Spy
Chicago reports the Count James Minotto, son-in-law of Louis F. Swift, held on a charge he might become a public charge when entering the United States. Minotto, free on 30000 dollar bonds, claims loyalty and cites his six language skills. Federal agents probe ties between Georg von Seebeck and Fritz Kuhn, both interned as enemy aliens.
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Chicago
Get
James Minotto
Louis F. Swift
Packer
New York
Bureau of Immigration
Minotto
Sovernment
United States
Georg von Seebeck
Frit Kuhn
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Verdun Front
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