Teutons Rapidly Near Bucharest In World War I Reporting
Forces led by von Mackensen crossed the Danube two days ago and moved north along the Vede River capturing Alexandria about 47 miles from Bucharest. Reports note few prisoners despite large supply captures as the Romanians retreat with minimal losses, while Entente forces claim ongoing victories on the Macedonian front and limited action on the Somme, Italian, and Russian fronts.
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von Mackensen
Danube
Vede
Alexandria
Bucharest
French Champion Georges Carpentier Returns to Paris reception
Georges Carpentier the French champion boxer on leave in Paris after serving as an aviator at Verdun. He was decorated with the military medal for gallantry and staged an informal boxing exhibition at a Trocadero charity bazaar, drawing thousands of cheering spectators.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
Fort Douaumont
Verdun Front
Carpentier
Trocadero Palace
Balkan Fronts See Shifting Moves Across Macedonian and Serbian Lines
Bulgarian forces launched a counter attack on the Cerna River front but were repulsed with heavy losses. Italians advance west of Monastir as Romanian forces retreat in Wallachia and near the Alt and Topolog rivers. Krafft von Dalmingen’s German Austro-Hungarian forces push Romanian troops back on the Alt front. French assaults near St Pierre Vaast Wood on the Somme fail under German artillery. Allied efforts along the Macedonian front from Tarnova to Markovo falter as German riflemen stoutly resist near Pavlovo.
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Wallachia
Orsova
Berlin
Alt
Tigreni
Teutons
Monastir
Tarnovo
Makovo
Saloniki
Cerna
Paris
Petrograd
Topolog River
Bucharest
Krafft von Delminsingen
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Somme
Tarnova
Markovo
German War Office
Pavlovo
Serbia
Advanced Teuton Allies Reach Alexandria Near Bucharest
War capital reports say Teuton allied forces have reached Alexandria about 42 miles from Bucharest as Austrian shelling targets Italians east of Gorizia. Russians and Germans clash at multiple points while France sees calm infantry-wise. Berlin hints at possible Entente offensives near Armentieres Arras and St Mihiel near Verdun.
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Alexandria
Bucharest
Gorizia
France
Berlin
Armentieres
Arras
St. Mihiel Salient
Verdun
U S Displeased By Britain's Refusal On Diplomats Voyage
The United States expresses displeasure at Britain's withholding of consent for Austrian and German diplomats to travel to posts abroad. Allies seek an emphatic response to hospital ship attacks and Belgium deportations, while Washington weighs its course on Count Tarnowski and a Turkish ambassador. Britain’s stance may hinder new Turkish envoy arrivals as Germany delays sending naval or military attachés.
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Belgium
Washington
United States
Austria-Hungary
Austria
State Department
Foreign Office
Atlantic
Great Britain
England
Mason and Slidell
Trent
Count Tarnowski
London
France
Italy
Russia
Boy-Ed and
von Papen
Allies Likely Plan New Western Front Offensive
Berlin reports growing military opinion that Entente forces may strike at a new Western Front target. British guns shelled German positions near Armentieres and east of Arras, actions seen as preludes to an attack. French forces were active in the St Mihiel area south of Verdun.
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Berlin
Somme
Armentieres
Arras
St. Mihiel
Verdun
May Close Universities to Mobilize More Men
Berlin reports the German government may close universities and higher schools to mobilize civilians. Conservatives in the Reichstag proposed the measure to enlist teachers and scholars for the war effort, per Berlingske Tidende.
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Copenhagen
London
Berlin
Berlingske ‘Tidende
Reichstag
State Weights Chief Urges Coal Weight Checks
Commissioner Hanson asks all state households to cooperate with the department in checking coal weights. He urges coal buyers to ensure the delivered weight matches the purchase weight.
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Hanson
Weights and Measures
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as a remedy for bad breath
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the system and banishes breath odor without the drawbacks of calomel. The vegetable formula, olive colored tablets, cost 10c or 25c per box and are sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Arrival Fears Fuel Suspicions About Newcomers
The text notes worries that people arriving in the country would instantly be treated as suspects and investigated, reflecting heightened suspicion toward immigrants and foreign arrivals in the period.
Students Celebrate John Harvard's Birth Anniversary
The 309th anniversary of John Harvard's birth will be marked at Harvard University with a morning assembly at 8:30 at the John Harvard statue near Memorial Hall. Senior James W. D. Seymour of New York will read a paper on Harvard men's debt to John Harvard, followed by a recital of Fair Harvard and an address by Rev. A. P. Fitch at Appleton chapel.
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John Harvard
Harvard
Memorial Hall
James W. D. Seymour
New York
Appleton Chapel
College Yard
A. P. Fitch
Noted Gloucester Fisherman Sylvanus Smith Dies at 87
Sylvanus Smith, a Gloucester fisherman for 25 years and owner of large fishing fleets, died at his home in his 88th year. He was an authority on fisheries and active in protecting sea workers. He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives twice and was twice elected State Senator. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Martha Bradley and three sons Howard Horace and Sylvanus, all of Gloucester.
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Gloucester
Sylvanus Smith
Captain Smith
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Martha Bradley
Howard, Horace
Cambridge Girl Weds Franklin Man
Miss Helen Ela Leavitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Leavitt of Cambridge wed Frank Aiken of Franklin NH in the Church of the New Jerusalem Cambridge at 8 oclock The bride is sister of Dr Peirce H Leavitt resident surgeon at City Hospital and he was best man The matron of honor was Mrs John Barnard of Waban.
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Helen Ela Leavitt
Fred H. Leavitt
Cambridge
Frank Aiken
Franklin
Church of the New Jerusalem
William L. Worcester
Peirce H. Leavitt
City Hospital
John Barnard
Waban
Neighbors to Honor Jack London Memory in Sonoma
Residents of Sonoma California and nearby valley communities plan a commemorative day for author Jack London. Mayor William von Hacht proclaims December 4 closing businesses 1 to 1 16 p m and urges London memorial day observance annually.
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Neighbors
Jack London
Sonoma
Cal
London
William von Hacht
Cambridge Elks Open Merriment Week for Visitors
Cambridge Lodge of Elks opened its Merriment Week at Cambridge square with entertainments to fund the hospitality of visiting guests attending the national Elks convention in Boston in July 1917.
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Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Cambridge Square
Boston
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised By Prof Hertzog
Prof F J C Hertzog of Philadelphia reports using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at home with excellent results. The ad warns against harsh laxatives, promotes a mild herbal laxative with pepsin, and notes the product costs fifty cents and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Den furniture sale sparks value craze at store
The advertisement touts a year’s best bargain promising to attract many shoppers. It features a popular style of den furniture, described as unusually attractive and highly serviceable. Financing offered with $1.50 cash or $1.00 weekly payments.
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