Kerensky’s star rises amid Russia turmoil and claims of power
London dispatches report Kerensky regaining influence as Moscow moves toward a new government. Bolshevik officials claim his defeat, while observers note peasant support and potential rehabilitation. Reports mention forced concessions and large troop actions near Petrograd, with Continued on Page Three.
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Webb Miller
United Press
London
Kerensky
Russia
Idol
Eakethanse
Petregeeds
Moscow
Petrograd
Bolsheviks
Nicholai Lenine
Leon Trotsky
Finland
Steppes
Provisional Government
Italian News Shows That The Ferocious Hun is Being Held
Italian reports indicate a ferocious Hun figure has been captured and detained, with authorities confirming the subject is in custody and undergoing processing. The development follows ongoing wartime actions and relief efforts across occupied regions.
Italy Fights To Hold Piave Line As Reinforcements Near
Rome Nov 17 Italy’s line holds against Austro German attacks along the Piave with doughty troops repulsing crossings and reinforcements from allies expected to turn the tide. Italian artillery and Adriatic monitors support operations while battles spread toward Monte Grappa and Zenson as forces mass for a decisive push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hurley
United Press
Rome
Italy
Piave River
Ove
Eres
Adriatic
Perish
Erebla
Piave
Safettudi
Sante Andrea
Tass
Ison Andres
le Zenson Loon
Theiave
Treviso
War Office
Tyethas Turing
Pez
Din
Naaneeary
Pegzati
Talia
Marcel
Monte Granpa
Mente Grappa
Teutons
Monte Gropna
Monte Sis
Olel Monte Fior
Enon
Zenson
Russia Struggles Toward New Government Amid Chaos
Washington reports Petrograd remains chaotic as Bolsheviki and socialists form a compromise ministry but no clear government. Lenine’s fate and bank disruption signal rising Bolshevik power while diplomat notes warn the United States will engage only on American interests.
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Lenine
United Press
Washington
Russia
Petrograd
State Department
Fom
Francis
Pestrograd
United States
Stockholm
Northwest French Lines Repel Night Attack Near Altkirch
Northwest of Altkirch French forces halted an attempted enemy assault as per tonight's official statement. The report notes French fire effectively stopped the attack.
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Ftv
United Press
Altkirch
Ships Needed Faster to Move Troops and Supplies
The War Department seeks ships at a quicker pace to transport troops to France and deliver food, munitions, and supplies. Henry Ford was invited to aid the Shipping Board to remove production obstacles as the second draft call looms, with assurances needed that ships will meet the timetable.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Henry Ford
Shipping Board
France
Ford
Unity of Purpose in Allied War Council
Washington reports that America seeks unity of purpose among Allies at Paris talks. The U S mission led by Col E M House aims to expose secret treaties, speed war victory, and define clear war aims against Hohenzollernism as Germany faces increasing casualties and propaganda.
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Washington
America
Allied War Council
Paris
United States
Col
E. M. House
England
United Press
Colonel House
Allied Council
Yaris
Council
Paris Council
Germany
Henry Ford
Pershing Visits Front, Praises American Expeditionary Forces
General Pershing visited the American front lines in France and praised the efficiency and discipline of the American Expeditionary Forces after inspecting the troops at the front. He noted the Sammies' performance and their frequent engagements with German forces.
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Pershing
J. W. Pegler
United Press
France
General Pershing
War relief fund reaches thirty million total
New York November 17 United Press reports total subscriptions in the C A War work fund amount to 27 23 44 848 as announced by William Sloane chairman of the war relief council tonight.
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United Press
New York
C. A. War Work Fund
William Sloane
the War Relief Council
Railroads Demand Government Control Over Wartime Management
Interstate shippers urged immediate government direction of all railroads after the 15 percent rate increase decision. They warned of nationwide protest if government control is not adopted, proposing direct management, government purchase of stock and terminals, or expansion by the state. Clifford Thorne cited railroads' high revenues and profits, while Benjamin Marsh accused railroads of a scheme to unload securities, prompting Chairman Hall to demand only testimony.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Clifford Thorne
Shippers
Thorne
Benjamin C. Marsh
New York City
Hall
Marsh
Germans threaten to burn America in speech at mill
Mobile, November 17 United Press reports James Alyea, a German shot by guards at a hardwood mill magazine, predicted a fate for America worse than Belgium. He said if German armies failed to invade, German agents here would burn America to hell.
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United Press
Mobile
Ala
James Alyea
America
Belgium
Still No Comics Says Dispatch Telegram
A telegram from Newspaper Feature Service in New York reports the Wilmington Dispatch faces three weeks of no comic supplements. The message notes no freight shipments to express service and outlines plans to send comics by express starting December second after arranging transfers. It also cites lack of information from the Atlantic Coast Line about comics, with shipments from Columbia and St Louis pending.
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Newspaper
Feature Service
New York
Dispatch
W. E. Lawson
The
Wilmington
N. C
Southern Railroad
Express
Atlantic Coast Line
Columbia
S. C
North
South Carolina
St. Louis
Ford urges standardization and speed in war ship production
Washington reports Henry Ford calls for standardization of shipping and one model production to beat U boats. He offers Ford Motor Company plants to supply trucks at shop cost and urges government training of youth in disciplined industry while condemning profiteering. He joins effort with Wilson administration and emphasizes machinery over profits.
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United Press
Washington
Henry Ford
Ford
Shipping Board
America
Ford Motor Company
United States
Western Front
Europe
Wilson
Food price averages across 805 U S cities
Washington reports average prices for staple foods to Food Administration. Wheat flour per sack 1.66 dollars, corn meal 0.68, oatmeal 0.88 per pound, potatoes 0.447 per peck, beans 0.179 per pound, onions 0.051 per pound, sugar 0.099 per pound, butter 0.51 per pound, eggs 0.498 per dozen, bananas 0.976 per dozen, potatoes can 0.184, corn can 0.178, fish 0.242 per pound, pork chops 0.268 per pound, bacon 0.489 per pound, ham 0.412 per pound.
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United Press
Washington
H. C
United States
Food Administration
Many Apply for Federal Loans
North Carolina farmers filed applications for 6.13 million dollars in October under the Federal Farm Loan system and received 284 thousand dollars in loans. Nationwide, October saw 27.42 million in applications, 20.12 million approved, and 7.37 million loaned at five percent. Officials say loan processing is speeding up with 193.25 million in applications outstanding across 12 banks and 21.04 million already paid out to farmers.
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Geo. H. Manning
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Federal Land Bank
Federal Farm Loan System
Federal Farm Loan
Federal Farm Loan Bank
Seventeen Rochester deaths reported by Admiral Sims
The torpedoed American steamer Rochester adds seventeen dead, with twelve missing from the second officer's open boat. Gragg and three crew members died at sea, while others were rescued by a British patrol vessel or landed safely. Names and next of kin are listed for armed guard sailors.
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United Press
Washington
Rochester
Admiral Sims
Ernest H. Gragg
Naval Guard
Naval Armed Guard
di Horie
Stephan J. Stavish
Joseph P. Hoff
Armed Guard
Gragg
Ireland
Houston
Texas
Cora Gragg
Gregg Street
Corpus Christi
Bernard Joseph Donovan
Katie Lynch
Peckman Street
Phillipsburg
N. J
Marshall Underwood Coroun
Annie Coroun
R. R
Lexington
Harry Eff- Fellows
Clay Avenue
New York
William Foulis
Sarah Grassick
West 146Th Street
Joseph Hoff
Carrie Hoff
Doyle
Edward Norton ‘McCausland
Harry McCausland
St. John’s
N. B
Stephen J. Stavish
John Granksky
van Kasen Avenue
Bound Brook
Warren Brown Thompson
Seaman
Julia Thompson
Nation backs war puts pressure on Congress
United Press reports that after talks with voters, Western support for war appears stronger than officials expect. Leaders stress educating the public and urge busy action, while Senator Gallinger signals a non permanent session and continued GOP support for the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Congress
Clark
West
Senator Gallinger
Flood
Co Committee
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Alloalk
C. D. Groat
M.C. A. War Fund
Interstate
Hell
New York, N. Y
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