Rectors Back Panama Mission Plan in Unity Plea
Twenty four major Protestant Episcopal rectors in New York announced support for the Episcopal board of missions plan to participate with other Protestant bodies in the Panama congress. They urged abandonment of sectarian prejudice to advance Christian unity and distributed a pamphlet endorsing a statement by Bishop Samuel Cook Edsall of Minnesota. The board had earlier refused to rescind its May invitation to send delegates to Panama.
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Episcopal Board of Mission
Panama
Burt Shaw
Jesus Christ
Latin America
Tulin
Latin- America
Chinese Denouncing Yuan Shih K'ai as Traitor
Chinese residents in San Francisco rally against restoring China to monarchy and vow to fund a republic. Tong King Chong leads mass protest and calls to petition President Wilson. Yuan Shikai denounced, republic supporters promise resistance and war if needed. Washington reports note no confirmation of throne, coronation timeline unclear.
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China
Tong King Chong
Chinese Republic Association
Sen-' Cie
Yuan Sh Kai
Toul
Japan
Washington
Yuan Shi Kas
Pekin
State Department
Yuan
Council of State
Yuan Shi
German electricians experiment with arc lamp carbons
German electricians who experimented concluded that placing the carbons of arc lamps horizontally yields better results, with one carbon set slightly below the other to optimize arc stability and light output.
London sees brisk recruiting surge for Derby voluntary plan
London and other British cities report strong turnout at enrollment offices as the Earl of Derby's voluntary enlistment scheme gains momentum. Direct enlistments into regulars and the navy continue, while many volunteers may opt for immediate service despite armlet wear reluctance. Initial government estimates on total enrollments remain incomplete into November.
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Great Britain
Earl of Derbys
Navy
Daily Telegraph
Earl of
Derby
Good Places Given to Two Georgians
Two Georgians receive appointments to rail regulatory posts with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Charles Hoke of Atlanta lands a $1400 position, and Calvin Martlett of Savannah secures a $400 post as rail lines adjust rates and routes affecting St Paul and beyond.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles # Hoke
Atlanta
Calvin Martlett
Savannaha
Stone Mountain
Lithania
St Paul
Hughes
Georgia
Jiause Committee On
Edwards
Sher
Statesboro
Millen
Sbeweser Church
Slsaghter
Or Neir Savannin
Judge Broyles Speaks at Prohibition Rally
Micon Gi December 1 Special Tidge Nash Broyles of the court of appeals of Georgia spoke at a prohibition rally at the city auditorium drawing about 700 listeners. He urged national prohibition, saying his sixteen years on the recorder court bench in Atlanta convinced him liquor causes more evils than any other factor.
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Micon Gi
Tidge Nash Broyles
Court of Appeals of Georgia
City
Recorder 3
Atlanta
Fire Causes Fifty Thousand Dollar Loss in Hagerstown
Fire swept through a wholesale grocers building in Hagerstown causing an estimated damage of 150090 to the stock and building. JW Mesers & Co, a wholesale grocer, reported the loss as the blaze burned through their premises tonight.
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Hagerstown
JW Mesers & Co
Germans Fortify Bug River Defenses Amid Cold Siege
A dispatch reports Germans, after evacuating Barenovitevhi, concentrate forces at Brest-Litovsk and fortify the Bug line. They employ over a million workers, including prisoners, with women and children aiding due to food shortages, while rebuilding forts and constructing trenches and blockhouses.
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Heights Won By The Italians In Bold Alpine Push
In the difficult zone between the Gindicaria and Conceii valleys a sequence of brilliant offensives won the Italians possession of strong heights. Alpine infantry advanced December 10 near Mount Viesdes and Mount Mascis, seizing trenches and crowning positions after artillery bombardments. The front remains secured with gains in the Bemizegge basin.
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No Quarter Given Villa Soldiers in Battle Across Frontier
Reports from the south recount Villa forces fighting from Fronteras toward San Joaquin and into Chihuahua with no quarter shown. Executions of captured Willon troops were ordered by Generals Calles and Flores for looting El Paso. Ongoing campaign plans anticipate support from Zapata forces and other units across Chihuahua. A separate note from West Polot describes a jewelry store burglary by a bole thie f on main street, with officers tracking the thief.
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Chihuahua
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Calles
Flores
Sonora
Sinaloa
el Paso
Texas
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Durango
Zacatecas
Wll
Chihuahua City
Zapata
Benjamin Argumedo
Randas
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Rodriguez
West Polot Ga
Hongstetler
IV Jing
Havre Explosion Kills Hundreds at Belgian Munitions Plant
Paris says a Belgian munitions factory at Havre suffered a blast killing about 110 people with a later estimate suggesting higher deaths. Investigators found boxes of ammunition from the United States containing deflagration devices. Possible negligence in handling explosives noted. a nearby German prisoner camp and a factory burn near the camp are mentioned.
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Paris
Havre
United Stasey
McCombs Takes Lead for Democratic National Convention
McCombs, elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in St Louis tonight and immediately began organizing efforts for the national convention slated to begin June 14, 1914. He will oversee arrangements and coordinate plans with local committees.
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St Tou Uecemver Ig
F McCombs
Best Medicine for Severe Coughs and Bronchial Ailments
Jacobs Drug Stores offers Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant at half price with a coupon. The ad promises a regular bottle for 25 cents, claims effectiveness for bronchial affections including bronchitis asthma whooping cough and croup, and asserts safety and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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Jacobs Drug Stores
Schiffmann
Coupon Offer For Expectorant at Jacobs Drug Stores
A dated coupon offers one 50c bottle of Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant at Jacobs Drug Stores for 25c with the name and address filled in by the purchaser. No additional details on expiration or quantities are provided.
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Dt Schitfmanns
Schiffmann
Jacobs’ Drug Stores
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