Three American Troops Die in Early World War Front Clash
The morning clash on the French front leaves three American soldiers killed five wounded and twelve missing or captured. Dispatches from the War Department note a German barrage and a salient cut off from support with one German wounded taken prisoner.
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Elgate Horybaughman
Ada R. Laughman
Chicago
Vate Dewey D. Kern
Eva Tilton
Collins
Weivate
Jist
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
Lerman
Heoyuy 'Roops
An Seh
Ives
Pershing
Governor commutes death sentence of Charlie Walker
Governor Bickett in Raleigh commutes the death sentence of Charlie Walker for the murder of Florence Sutphin in Causawell County last October. Clemeny cites Walker's youth at 19 and a plea rooted in public sentiment and the alleged despair that led to the crime. The governor provides a lengthy explanation of the clemency decision. The report also notes private AP dispatches about a World War I battle update involving the Princess Pats in Flanders.
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Raleigh
N. C
Bickett
Charlie Walker
Florence Sutphin
Causawell County
Walker
North Carolina
Supreme Court declares Louisville Negro segregation ordinance unconstitutional
The Associated Press dispatch reports the U S Supreme Court ruling that Louisville’s Negro segregation ordinance is unconstitutional and affects similar measures in Atlanta Richmond Baltimore St Louis and other Southern cities. Justice Day notes police power cannot override the 14th Amendment and uphold segregation schemes in public facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louisville
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Richmond
Baltimore
St. Louis
Justice Day
Railroads press 15 percent fare increase amid war needs
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopens the 15 per cent rate increase case as Eastern railroads argue rising costs, labor, and material prices threaten service amid wartime demands. Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad warns against panic but stresses accounting for higher expenses and deferred maintenance. Representatives for 38 systems say higher rates are essential to handle wartime traffic and preserve rail credit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mississippi
Ohio
Campaign ends soon as voters push for prizes
The contest closes Monday night November 12 with six days left for work toward prizes including a Briscoe automobile, a Ford touring car, and gold. Miss Bertha Pierce of Vineland leads with 52 000 votes, followed by Mrs. Sol Jones of Wilmington with 43 600 votes as ballots rain in and candidates urge effort.
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Briscoe
Dispatch
Bertha Pierce
Vineland
Miss Pierce
Sol Jones
Wilmington
Jones
Federal Reserve Bulletin Signals Broad Prosperity Amid Labor Shortage
The Richmond district reports flush times and high activity with full employment but widespread labor scarcity and high wages. Across districts, conditions vary from good to very active. construction slows in some areas while bank clearings rise and foreign trade remains strong, yet labor shortages persist.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Richmond
Atlanta
Dallas
Texas
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Italian Front in Grave Situation After Tagliamento Crossing
Rome reports Austro German forces crossed the Tagliamento river forcing Italian lines to brace for possible retreat. Ensuing pressure on the Italian left wing near Pinzano grows as Berlin claims a Teutonic victory with 6000+ Italian prisoners and several guns captured. Haig signals renewed western front activity with a heavy bombardment along the Yser and near Ypres.
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Italy
Rome
Tagliamento
Cadorna
Isonzo
Teutonico 1
Eally
Iag
Pinzano
Udine
Venice
Livensa
Trentino
Berlin
Field Marshal Haig
Belgium
Yser
Holoutholst Wood
Ypres-Comines Canal
Hale
North Sea
Thug hired to assault voters in New York election
District Attorney Edward Swann announced a confession from a gun man claiming an organized effort to intimidate and assault voters for John F. Hylan. He said thugs led by a strike-breaker with unlimited money were told to disable voters at the polls and force them from line. Swann has evidence to indict those who hired the thug leader and has subpoenaed a key witness.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Swann
John F. Hylan
Swenn
New York City
Mr. Swann
Hyan
New York Butchers Threaten Strike Over Demands
New York on November 5 a strike of 5600 butchers was threatened today unless master butchers recognize the union agree to higher wages and a shorter summer workday one day a week. Dr Henry Moskowitz commissioner of markets offers mediation to avert the walkout.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Moskowitz
Lloyd George Pershing Confer in Paris on Rome Visit
In Paris British Prime Minister Lloyd George held a long meeting with General Pershing before leaving for Rome. Haig attended the conference with the American army chief arriving from the American headquarters.
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Associated Press
Paris
Navy
Rome
Lloyd-George
General Pershing
Field Marshal Haig
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