British Meet Their Opponents in Open Field Engagements
British forces advance toward Cambrai with tanks cavalry and infantry overrun areas west of Cambrai and near Bullecourt as German resistance stiffens. Civilians freed from three years of bondage march home while noncombatants flood back to British front lines amid rapid, hard fighting and a shifting battlefield landscape.
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Eye Witness in De Saulles Murder Trial
Mineola New York November 23 1920 The trial of Blanca De Saulles for murdering her ex husband John L De Saulles continues with eye witness Ward describing the evening events at the De Saulles home in Westbury New York Custody dispute over their four and a half year old son appears central Witness testimony notes Mrs De Saulles nervous condition and prosecutor defense arguments about her mental state influence the proceedings as Justice Manning tightens court security and delays the defense witnesses.
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Mineola
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John L. de Saulles
Bianca de Saulies
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Justice Manning
Henry A. Utterhart
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Selective draft to stay as permanent war system says Crowder
Washington report quotes Provost Marshal General Crowder arguing man power from France will win the war. He says the selective draft will become a permanent part of U S governance for war and stresses balancing military needs with economic impact.
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France
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America
Crowder
United States
War Bulletins From Front Lines Across Europe
Army headquarters report new fighting in the Cambrai sector toward Mouvres. Austro German forces renew encirclement attempts against Monte Meletta while Italians hold positions. British patrols push back near Tale Copse and Cambrai area as French fronts report slight gains near Ypres. Bolshevik Lenine proclaims immediate reduction of Russian armies starting with 1899 class.
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France
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Canal du Nord
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Vatican implicated in wartime propaganda efforts
London reports The Post editorial accuses the Vatican of Machinations that aided Italian verse propaganda. It states Vatican actions during the war cannot be viewed as neutral and accuses the Vatican of leaning toward Austria, urging British inquiry into its stance.
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Wage talks loom as Wilson weighs railroad demands
President Wilson reviews wage increase appeals from four railroad brotherhoods after a White House meeting with labor leaders and the Federal Mediation Board. Carriers face a $109,000,000 annual cost. no strike while negotiations proceed through year end.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
William L. Chambers
Martin S. Knapp
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Col Fries Confers With Business Men On War Tax Certificates
Nearly 100 business leaders and ladies gather in Winston-Salem with Governor Bickett and state officials to discuss sale of war tax savings certificates starting next week. Colonel Fries explains movement as most banks to handle certificates. Governor, Senator Overman, and Joyner pledge cooperation. Hoover luncheon noted. more NC journalists expected for follow up.
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Capps to Resign Over Health Reasons
Chief Constructor Washington L. Capps, named general manager of the Shipping Board Emergency Corporation by President Wilson after Goethals’ resignation, will quit due to ill health per his doctor. The resignation will be presented to the president promptly.
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Four Brotherhoods of Railroad
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Emergency Corporation
Goethals
House Mission Quickest London Paris Trip Since War
Paris dispatch reports Colonel E. M. House and the American mission making the fastest London to Paris journey since the war began. They crossed the channel at 31 knots and rode a special train to Paris. House says the mission brings encouragement from American factories farms and troops and seeks permanent peace with no material gain. He pledges unity with France and readiness to wage war until freedom is secured.
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Paris
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London
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French Republic
France
Armistice Hope Sparks Allied Note Amid Bolshevik Move
Bolshevik foreign minister Trotzky informs allied embassies of an immediate armistice proposal on all fronts. American Ambassador Francis forwards the note to Washington. no acknowledgment yet. Front reports describe heavy fighting in Italy as British forces advance near Cambrai and Italians defend Piave line with steady resistance.
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Leon Trotzky
Congress of
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David R. Francis
Washington
Many Civilians Freed by British in Latest Capture
France reports a striking scene as liberated civilians march toward British lines. Mothers push baby carriages while children, elders, and refugees carry belongings. They largely depended on American relief for food during the displacement.
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France
American Relief Committee
Relief urged for soldiers' families by North Carolina governor
Governor T W Bickett called on county councils of defense to aid soldiers families amid poverty and sickness. He cited a Camp Sevier officer noting letters from spouses and parents about unharvested crops and hungry children, urging financial help and human sympathy.
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Raleigh
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T. W. Bickett
North Carolina
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
General Byng Promoted for Distinguished Field Service
London November 23 King George promoted Lieut Gen Byng to the rank of General in recognition of his distinguished service in the recent operations official announcement today.
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Associated Press
London
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Byng
To Begin Prosecutions for License Violations
Washington November 23 Food Administrator Hoover ordered all State food administrators to ascertain and report the names of manufacturers and dealers who failed to obtain federal licenses. The action aims to begin prosecutions against license violators.
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