Germans Reply to Armistice Proposal Wavers in War News
Reports from Petrograd indicate Allied diplomats may acknowledge Bolshevik notes though not recognizing the new government. Britain contemplates a reasoned statement to deter a separate peace as Pope Pius X signals no peace appeal. Front lines near Fontaine Notre Dame see renewed fighting as Allied and German troops clash and artillery roars continue on the western front.
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Cutherivnes
Syrius
Nergy Ce
Aeeno
Tenton
Great Britain
Loyd Robert Cecil
Allir
Cardinal Gasparri
Bourlon-Fontaine Notre Dame
Cambra
Aterie
Thaiten Wood
Italy
Alyjor
Maurice
Pritish War Office
Teutons Howe
Streneti
Brenta
Pinve
Prisoner for the De Saulles murder case connected to bail
An Associated Press report from New York details the De Saulles murder case as prisoner relief and holiday arrangements unfold. Links to the trial preparation and anticipated testimony are noted along with related legal and guard arrangements in Garden City.
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Associated Press
N. Y
Sis
Nas Taney de Saulles
L. de Saulles
Ayers
Seth
de Saulles
Jack de Saulles
Garden City
Epidemic Fears At Camp Wheeler Measles Decline Mask Septic Pneumonia Risk
Surgeon General Gorgas reports measles cases falling at Camp Wheeler Macon Ga but warns of a possible septic pneumonia epidemic. He cites crowded conditions and cold weather with summer clothing as factors, urges 50 square feet per man, new shelters, observation, and rapid woolen garments delivery.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Gorgas
Camp Wheeler
Macon
War Department
Gorgas
Dean (. Howard
Medical Corps
Canal Zoo
Victor €. Vaughn
Medical Reserve Corps
University of Michigan
Michigan State Health Board
William H
End of Coast Line Clerk Strike Reinstates Workers
The Atlantic Coast Line ends a long clerk strike from October with concessions. Clerks resume duty without back pay, union rights recognized, and an arbitration board to settle future issues. President Kenly reports to Wilson the settlement terms and expects all workers back within five days.
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Atlantic Coast Line
J. R. Kenly
Coast Line
Wilson
S. G. Nelms
Forrester
Kenly
Department of Labor
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Wilmington
N. C
Richmond
MeceWade
Norfolk
Louis F. Post
Washington, D. C
Post
William Brown Hale
Council of National Defense
Hale
Notable Medical Veterans in Hopkins Circle
Welch, reserve corps, former professor of pathology and dean at Johns Hopkins University. Major Theodore C. Janeway, reserve corps, formerly professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University.
Thanksgiving at White House under Hoover rules
President Wilson observed Thanksgiving with a quiet day at the White House. He attended morning union services led by Bishop William F. McDowell, then planned a motor ride. A 40 pound Kentucky turkey showcased food conservation rules, as thousands of soldiers gathered in the capital and a mass at St Patrick's Church was led by Cardinal Gibbes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
William F. McDowell
White House
Hoover
Kentucky
South Tremble
House
North
South America
St. Patricks’ Church
Cardinal Cibbens
Samuel L. Hill
American General Scriven Joins Italian Commanders in Rome
Brig. Gen. Scriven of the U S Army arrived at Northern Italy headquarters with an aide and the American military attaché to study the front. Major G M P Murphy, head of the American Red Cross in Europe, is coordinating relief work. Scriven dined with King Victor Emmanuel as talks on the Italian situation continued.
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Iy Associated Press
Italy
Abrig
Scriven
United States Army
Rome
G. M. P. Murphy
American Red Cross
Europe
General Scriven
Victor Emmanuel
American aviator O'Brien escapes Germany by leaping from train
Fatheck O'Brien of Momence Illinois, the first American in the British flying corps to escape, reached London after a 72 day fugitive trek through Germany Luxembourg and Belgium. He crawled under barbed wire and swam rivers to reach the Dutch frontier and safety.
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Associated Press
London
Fatheck O'Brien
Momence
Tls
British Flying Corps
Germany
O'Brien
Holland
O’brien
San Diego
Victoria
B. C
France
Courtrai
Luxemburg
Belgium
Meuse
Namur
A Regular Thanksgiving Dinner for Samnnes in Paris
American soldiers in France will dine at noon today in an old fashioned Thanksgiving meal. Officers have bought all turkeys nearby averaging 12 pounds. Menu includes soup, turkey, potatoes, turnips, peas, bread, butter, pies, fruit, nuts, dates and coffee. Portions range from 1¼ to 1½ pounds.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Unclear wartime remark on enemy operation in Italy
Fragmentary English wartime note cites an American view that the enemy failed to read into Italy’s heart while adding a military perspective. The passage reflects opinion rather than confirmed events and mentions broader Allied assessments.
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Italy
Early American troops praised for rapid wartime training in France
In France, a senior commander lauded the first American contingent for quickly mastering infantry warfare. He cited volunteers for dangerous No Man's Land patrols and described boys from diverse backgrounds becoming capable soldiers with strong morale. He noted wounds and trophies as signs of gritty resolve. State claims Mrs King was controlled by the defendant.
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Associated Press
France
No Man's Land
Scandinavian conference opens with royal addresses in Christiania
In Christiania Norway on November 29 the Scandinavian conference opened with speeches by King Hakon of Norway and King Gustave of Sweden. Ministers from the three nations met for several hours and a banquet followed at night.
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Christiania
Norway
Hakon
Gustave
Sweden
Defense Attacks Story of Witness in King Murder Trial
Americus B. Melville Chicago lawyer testified as State witness in Gaston B. Means murder case of Mrs. Maude A. King. He described his work for King’s estate totaling about a million in securities and valuables and discussed a second will claim. Rockefeller testified Means threatened to cancel rooms and warned of a will intended to surprise the United States.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. C
Americus B. Melville
Chicago
Maude A. King
Gaston B. Means
John T. Douling
New York
J.C. King
Melville
Clement
Willard D. Rockefeller
Chicago Society
E. T. Cansler
Mr. Rockefeller
Means
Mrs. King
Party of Friends
Hayden Clement
Rockefeller
James C. King
Hoel
King
Henry
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