United States Seeks Allied Reconsideration on Safe Conduct
Washington notes delivered to Great Britain and France request reconsideration of their refusal to issue a safe conduct through blockaded lines to Count Tarnowski Austro-Hungarian ambassador. U S argues sovereign nations rights to exchange ambassadors and cites international law not courtesy. If no satisfactory reply a difficult situation could arise.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Tarnowski
Austria
Emperor Francis Joseph Will Left 60 000 to Katharina Schratt
A BerneWireless Press dispatch reports the will of Emperor Francis Joseph leaving £60000 to actress Katharina Schratt. Princess Elizabeth, the emperor's granddaughter, also inherits £60000. Schratt, once with Imperial Theatre, was a longtime intimate of the emperor.
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London
Berne
Francis Joseph
Kathrina Schratt
Elizabeth
Katharina Schratt
Imperia Theatre
Francia Joseph
Chihuahua Refugee Reports Villa Control in City
The first foreign refugee to leave Chihuahua City since the siege began arrived in El Paso Texas. He stated Villa and Julio evan held control of part of the city.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Villa
Julio Evan
Steele to Contest Seat in Iowa Race
Sioux City Iowa Congressman Tom Steele a Democrat will contest the election to Congress of George C. Scott a Republican who won by a majority of 131 on the official returns from the Eleventh District.
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Sioux City
Tom Steele
George C. Scott
Eight Thousand Men Get Increase at Pillsburg Glass Works
The American Window Glass company announces a 10 percent wage rise for all employees effective December 16. About 8,000 workmen will be affected by the raise.
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Pillsburg
American Window Glass Company
Footballist Jones Dies in Pittsburg Injuries
William A. Jones aged 20 of Munhall Pennsylvania member of a University of Pittsburg dental department football team dies from injuries received in game on November 8.
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Pittsburg
William A. Jones
Munhall
Dental Department
University of Pittsburg
Reserve Board warns bankers on foreign treasury bills
Washington American bankers were urged by the Federal Reserve Board to avoid locking up funds by buying foreign government treasury bills with long term obligations. The board said it did not regard such investments as in the national interest and advised caution to banks and investors. The move followed discussions with J P Morgan & Co regarding British treasury bills secured by Ottawa gold reserves, issued for ninety days with renewals.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ottawa
H. P. Davison
Morgan Firm
Wilson
British Treasury
Hughes to head legal firm in New York move
Lakewood New Jersey Charles E Hughes announced on Monday he will resume practice as a member of the New York City firm Rounds Schurman Dwight located at 96 Broadway. His son Charles E Hughes Jr will also enter the firm.
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Lakewood
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
New York City
Rounds, Schurman & Dwight
Broadway
Charles BE. Hughes, Jr
Idaho Man Dies After Roadhouse Fight Near Reno
Reno report states Joseph Campbell a St Louis shoe salesman died Monday from injuries sustained in a roadhouse fight near Reno. Lawrence Lusich a waiter and Chris Milosevich a bartender are held in connection with Campbell's death.
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Reno
Nev
Joseph Campbell
St. Louis
Lawrence Lusich
Chris Milosevich
Campbell
Thomas K Watson Stands Trial for Obscene Mail Matter
Augusta Georgia editor Thomas K Watson once Populist presidential nominee faces a third federal trial in Atlanta for allegedly sending obscene material through the mail. The case centers on the alleged distribution via postal channels.
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Augusta
Thomas K. Watson
Georgia
Ollie James Mentioned as President Pro Tempore Candidate
Washington reports Senator Ollie James is named by Democratic rivals as a potential president pro tempore to succeed the late Senator Clarke of Arkansas in the Senate.
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Ollie James
Clarke
Washington
Senate
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Edith Colby Goes on Trial for Murder in Thompson Falls
The trial of Edith Colby for the murder of politician A. C. Thomas in September began Monday in Thompson Falls. Colby’s attorney states insanity will be the defense.
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Thompson Falls
Edith Colby
A. C. Thomas
Widow Chloroforms Children Then Herself in Reno
Mrs. O. P. Johnstone, grieving ten days after her husband’s sudden death, is believed to have killed her three children with chloroform and then ended her own life in Reno Nevada.
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Reno
Nev
American steamer Chemung sunk by German submarine
Paris reports the American steamer Chemung was sunk after refusing to lower the US flag. Captain Duffy and crew resisted as German sailors prepared to strike the colors, and the ship went down with the Stars and Stripes flying after the captain and crew were taken aboard the submarine.
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Paris
Madrid
Duffy
Sugar Plant Planned for Worland Wyoming
Denver reports another 1,000,000 beet sugar factory will be built in the Big Horn Basin at Worland Wyoming. Construction is to start soon according to sources in Denver.
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Denver
Colo
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Worland
Greece Appeals for Aid in Face of Coercion
The government of Greece appeals to neutral nations through Greek diplomats in neutral capitals against coercions imposed by the entente powers toward Greece.
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Athens
Greece
British cruiser Newcastle sunk near Firth of Forth
The British cruiser Newcastle is reported sunk at the entrance to the Firth of Forth in Scotland after striking a mine, according to the Overseas News Agency.
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Berlin
Newcastle
Firth of Forth
Scotland
President Wilson Urges Fast Action on Railway Labor Reforms
In a joint session President Wilson urges immediate enactment of rail regulation measures. He calls for Interstate Commerce Commission expansion, eight hour railway workday, rate increases if needed, public arbitration, and executive power to run railroads in wartime. He emphasizes urgency to prevent industrial unrest and protect national security.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Congress
Come
Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ines
House of Representatives
United States
Theterstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Comiston
Aclion
Interstite Cotmerce Commission
Wny
Pete
Iself
Unusual Experience Recounted in Slurred Remark
A garbled reminiscence recalls someone named Mag reworking Sandy. The speaker claims a long absence from such events, asserting they went to bed pale and sober, then rose in the morning to a weary start. The tone suggests a humorous or confused anecdote from a historical register.
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Sandy
Beggars in Panama City Stir Controversy
Fragmentary notes describe unrest as a small group of beggars drafts sparks debate in a cosmopolitan city with about 60 000 inhabitants. Local officials consider how to address urban poverty and crowding dynamics.
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Vannitsa
Fragmented OCR Note About Fishermen and a Place
A garbled OCR fragment mentions fishermen and a place with unclear names and actions. The text references Siple Shawn, Geel Ghee Cede Spann, and a person named Tye, with hints of money spent and locating a place. The readable content is insufficient for clear facts or a full event.
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Siple
Shawn
Tye
Tolehiog
Fragmentary sports note from a periodical page
A garbled OCR snippet mentions substitutions and a lineup, indicating a team event with at least one player switch. The readable bits reference a cover and replacing a named player, suggesting a game or lineup change context.
Exploding Dynamite Blasts Tops for Logging Masts
A misineering record describes using dynamite to sheet off tree tops for logging masts. A rigger climbs the trunk and attaches a fuse to charges, ignites it, and the top parts are blown away. The process aims to remove branches and prepare the tree for shaping into masts.
Unknown Battle Tale Fragments From Perthaevel
Fragments describe a chaotic scene near a roadside with a lone speaker and a platform tense with secrecy. Mentions a recipient of many evils, a line of figures, and a tense crowd as events unfold around a corded setting and a masked identity.
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Gilledier
Carter
Fragmentary Local Notice From Worth Star Belegraue
An OCR corrupted clipping shows incomplete text with scattered phrases and broken words. The readable elements hint at a local newspaper blurb or notice but fail to provide a clear event, names, dates, or specifics.
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