Emperor William to Send Books as Christmas Gift
Geneva reports that Emperor William plans a deluxe set of American authors printed and bound at Berlin's Royal Printing Works for President Wilson as a Christmas present. The submarine Deutschland will carry the gift to the United States on its next Atlantic voyage. A Bible for Pope Benedict is also promised, richly illuminated and bound.
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London
Emperor William
Wilson
Royal Printing Works
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Budapest
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Atlantic
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Beautiful Danderine Hair Growth Ad Plea
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent cure for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It promises thick glossy wavy hair within minutes and two weeks to reveal new fine downy growth, claiming it never fails to stop falling hair.
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Teutons Reach Near Bucharest as Axis Advances Continue
Reports say Giurgiu occupation places Field Marshal von Mackensen within 87 miles of Bucharest while Curtea de Arges fall opens rail access to Pitesci. Battles shift across Macedonia and the Carpathians with ongoing bombardments and artillery duels on multiple fronts.
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Campulung
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Macedonia
Berlin
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Serbian War Office
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Paralovo
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France
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Riga
Carpathians
Petrograd
Adramed
Koshisholgy
Van
Armenia
War News in Brief From the Front Lines
Two Zeppelins downed in Monday raid on England’s northeast coast with crews dead. Bulgarians seize Giurgiu and Curtea de Arges south of Campulung. Serbia’s Hill 1050 held after four counterattacks with heavy losses. Austro German forces push toward Bucharest as new operations begin in western Romania.
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London
Danube
Giurgiu
Bucharest
Curtea de Arges
Campulung
Berlin
Germian
Cerna River
Paris
Romania
Fatally hurt wedding called off as 800 pound door crushes groom
William B. Jack of Quincy was set to wed Elsie Hemenway of Weymouth Landing. An 800 pound metal door fell at Fore River works pinning his head. He was rescued and taken to Quincy Hospital with a hopeless prognosis.
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William B. Jack
Quincy
Elsie Hemenway
Richmond Street
Weymouth Landing
Fore River Works
Jack
Fore River Shipbuilding Works
Wellesley hosts mourning wedding of Carlisle’s classmate chic
Ninety Wellesley girls wear left-hand rings with black crepe bows to honor Catherine C. Carlisle who wed Yale’s Fred Taylor five weeks earlier. The dormitory group, among the college’s most popular, notes Carlisle’s early marriage as Harvard Yale game day triggers. Some say several among them are engaged and upset at being outpaced in marriage chatter.
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Wellesley
Catherine C. Carlisle
Fred Taylor
Yale
Midshipman Fisher Chosen Navy Football Captain
Annapolis reports Thomas G. Fisher of Maryland has been elected captain of the Navy football team for next season. He played left end on this year’s squad.
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Thomas G. Fisher
Maryland
Navy
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Minard's liniment brings fast relief for sore feet
When every step hurts, Minard's liniment promises quick relief. It reduces inflammation from itching and swelling, soothes and cools, and improves blood flow without staining or blistering. Its antiseptic properties claim to free you from foot misery.
Germans To Return Occupied France In Mass Moves
Overseas News Agency reports Lille and other French towns will see a large return of residents. By Aug 1 1916 about 1998 persons deemed unnecessary workers were sent back, plus 1671 mostly women between October and mid November. Authorities say the transfers continue to year end for those who wish to return, despite French protests or neutral pressure.
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Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Overseas
Lille
France
Kneisel Quartet with Mrs Beach Delights Steinert Hall
The Kneisel Quartet, aided by composer Mrs Beach at Steinert Hall, played her piano Quintet alongside Reger’s Quartet in E flat op. 109 and Mozart’s Quartet in B flat major. The reviewer praised the Kneisel standards and Mozart’s transparency, noting the large, enthusiastic audience and strong soloist display by Mrs Beach.
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Steinert Hall
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Mozart
Roger
Store employees host annual poverty party
The E. T. Slattery Company transformed into a festive house as all staff gathered for their annual poverty party. Most attendees wore odd costumes and the scene was unusually pretty with dancing and midnight refreshments served.
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E. T. Slattery Company
Anti-Suffrage Turkeys Sold At 35 Cents A Pound
At the Thanksgiving Market of the Anti-Suffrage Association in the Rose Room of the Lenox Hotel live Western gobblers sold for 35 cents a pound amid price quarrels over seasonal rates. Mrs Henry Preston White led the sale and was swamped with orders as the birds quickly sold and headed home to ovens and platters.
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West Virginia
South Dakota
Stephen F. Witzgerald
Weston
HE. S. Blake
Boston
Americans Denounce German Atrocity in Belgium Debate
A 2500 strong rally denounces German conduct in Belgium urging the US to abandon neutrality. Speakers condemn deportations, call for solidarity with Belgium, and warn of German expansion and crimes against civilians. A unified resolution expresses abhorrence and pledges aid to Allied nations.
Zeppelin Raid Causes 1 Death and 16 Injuries
London reports a Zeppelin raid last night killed one woman and wounded 16 people after the airship dropped 100 bombs.
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London
Zeppelin raid yields minor damage and casualties report
Official notice states last night's air raid caused slight damage and limited injuries despite over 100 bombs. One woman died of shock. five men, seven women, and four children injured. Two Zeppelins destroyed with crews lost. one airship downed off Durham coast after anti aircraft fire.
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England
Yorkshire
Durham
Royal Flying Corps
North Midland Counties
Norfolk
Royal Naval Air Service
Massachusetts Resolution Supports U.S. War Policy
The text expresses anger at Germany's aggression and calls for sympathy for victims. It urges Massachusetts members of Congress to back the President in maintaining America's position as a defender of freedom and the oppressed.
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Massachusetts
Congress
United States
America
Authority on Marine Insurance Is Dead
Greenwich Conn Nov 28 A Foster Higgins an authority on marine insurance former president of the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York and former vice president of the New York Chamber of Commerce died at his home today of a complication of diseases He was 8 years old He was reputed to be a multi millionaire He belonged to many yachting and hunting clubs
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Conn
Foster Higgins
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Higgins
Airplane With Large Scale Map of London Reported
London dispatch reports that a Dunkirk commodore was informed by French authorities that a plane was brought down at 2 12 Tuesday afternoon carrying two naval lieutenants and a large scale map of London aboard.
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Admiralty
Ays
Dunkirk
Bryan Sees Reforms in the Future at Boston Club
William Jennings Bryan addressed about 1000 Economic Club of Boston members at the City Club outlining his 25 year vision. He framed the future struggle between democracy and aristocracy as the core national contest shaping reforms to come.
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William Jennings Bryan
Economic Club of
Boston
City Club
Bryan forecasts democracy push and reform agendas
The speech presents a prophecy of national prohibition equal suffrage and broad reforms with democracy advancing. Bryan argues for electors by congressional district rather than state popular vote and urges amending the Constitution by majority legislative action and popular ratification to empower the people.
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United States
Peace Party
Bryan
Congress
Pleasant Drink That Expels Poison From the System
An advertisement touts a morning drink of water with a pinch of Tetrasal to stimulate the liver and bowels. It claims hydration prevents constipation, reduces auto intoxication, and boosts energy and well being. Distributed by E Fougera & Co in New York.
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E. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman Street
New York
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