Allied forces push in Balkans as Serbian front lines shift
London reports Franco British backing for Serbia in Macedonia with a notable Istip victory. Berlin concedes Serbian gains at Nishava river while Russians mass at Reni expecting a Bulgaria landing. Petrograd notes Hindenburg seeks winter quarters as French troops bolster Salonika and King Peter travels to the battle line. An Albanian revolt in Serbia threatens retreat of the War Yanakitsas army. Chamber adjourns after a vote of confidence collapse.
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Associated Press
London
Serbia
Mascedonia
Istip
Berlin
Nishava River
Reni
Bulgaria
Petrogradeays
von Hindenburg
Riga
Dvinsk
Champagne
Salonika
Peter
Bettie Front
Greek government defeated on military laws in vote of confidence
Athens reports the Zaimis cabinet faced defeat in discussing military laws and a confidence vote. The cabinet was expected to resign with former premier Venizelos leading the opposition.
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Associated Press
Paris
Zaimis
Greece
Havas
Venizelos
Woman Suffrage Defeated in Three States on Tuesday
Associated Press reports November 3 that woman suffrage failed in New York by 210000, Massachusetts by 130000, and Pennsylvania by about 60000 with big city opposition in New York Boston and Philadelphia. Campaign for federal suffrage to follow. Republican gains noted in Philadelphia and Kentucky while New Jersey adds legislators. Ohio statewide prohibition rejected. Virginia legislature pro to prohibition. gubernatorial results include McCall in Massachusetts and Harrington in Maryland.
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New York
Massachusetts
Pnnsylvania
Boston
Philadelphia
Congress
Kentucky
Toledo
Detroit
Ohio
Virginia
Pablo
Cole
McCall
Walsh
Harrington
Weller
Maryland
Stanley
Armenian Massacre Survivor Returns to Chicago
Mrs Samuel Byler said in Chicago that Armenian babies were drowned in bathtubs during the massacre in Armenia as Turks attacked. She had just returned from Armenia where she witnessed the violence and reported the killings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Armenia
Samuel Bylor
Prince von Buelow Says War Must Be Fought to Conclusion
In Lucerne on November 4, Prince von Buelow told the Associated Press that Germany is united and will continue the war to a conclusion by arms, stating the war must be fought out and Germany possesses all resources and resolve.
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Associated Press
Lucerne
Switzerland
Prince von Buelow
Berlin
Germany
King George Improves After Disturbed Night
London reports King George had a somewhat disturbed night but is better in the morning. Berlin dispatches say Germans retook Mikulischki near Lake Swenton from Russians and General von Bothmer’s forces captured 3,000 Russians further south.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Berlin
Mikulischki
Lake Swenton
War Office
von Bothmer
Disabled submarine towed to Dutch island
A disabled German submarine was towed to a North Sea Dutch island this morning after sending distress signals with rocket signals.
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Hazne
North Sea
Suffragists Celebrate Victory in Philadelphia
In Kentucky the Democrat won over Morrow, a Republican, by 3600 votes. Preparations are under way in Philadelphia to mark the suffragists victory with celebrations.
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Ocrat
Morrow
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Steamer Santa Clara wrecks in Coos Bay with eighteen dead
In Marshfield Oregon on November 3 the steamer Santa Clara went aground in Coos Bay. Eighteen people are believed dead, eleven bodies recovered and seven missing after lifeboats were lowered to ferry passengers ashore.
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Marshafield
Ore
Santa Clara
Coos Bay
Mitchell Defeats Burkhart in Moose Hall Wrestling Bout
Cy clone Mitchell won both falls against Fred Burkhart in a straight two fall match at Moose Hall last night. The first fall took sixteen minutes with a toe hold and arm lock, the second seven minutes with an arm scissors and arm lock. Burkhart, heavier by about fifteen pounds, was outpaced by Mitchell’s swift moves and dangerous positions before the finish. The bout drew a strong crowd.
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Cyclone Mitchell
Fred Burkhart
Moose Hall
Mitchell
Burkhart
Dorris Giles Receives Carnegie Medal Cash Prize
Dorris Giles of Houston formerly of this county earned a Carnegie hero medal for rescuing a boy from a live wire and received $2,000 in cash for his education as part of the award.
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Dorris Giles
2000 Women in Serbian Army Reported by Doctor in London
London November 5 The Associated Press reports Dr Gruitch a Serbian army doctor now in London says there were nearly 2000 women in Serbia's army when he left and more women soldiers were being organized. Women wear uniforms or skirts with tunics and march beside men in trenches inspiring confidence and not losing nerve under fire.
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London
Serbia
Gruitch
Yuan Shi Kai's sixteenth son born in China
The Associated Press reports from Pekin that President Yuan Shi Kai of China welcomed his sixteenth son and thirty-first child born today. The birth adds to Yuan's large family as China observes the event in national headlines.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Slayer Surrenders in Texas Murder Case
D A Herring surrendered to officers in Waxahachie Texas after being charged with the murder of George North the previous day. The case centers on a fatal confrontation that occurred in Waxahachie.
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Associated Press
Waxahachie
Tex
D. A. Herring
George North
Villa Officers Eat Blackened Meat in Desert Skirmish
Douglas Ariz Nov 3 Villa forces withdrawn southwest awaiting reinforcements and water. A Carranza reconnoitering group of fifty was caught by a Villa machine gun with seven escaping. Four deserters attempted to surrender under fire and were captured. Villa withdrew leaving ammo and provisions. reported dead total 370 Calle's twenty five.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Villa
Carranza
Calle’s
Visitors From Hearne Attend City Woman's Club Meeting
Mesdames R. R. Cole Warren Wilkerson T. C. Westbrook Robert Allen Charles Karney R. W. Marshall Gilbert Philen T. J. Pugh and Henry Henslee of Hearne attended the open meeting of the Woman's Club at Carnegie Hall this afternoon. They traveled in cars owned by Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Marshall and returned home after the meeting.
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Mesdames
R. R. Cole
Warren Wilkerson
T. C. Westbrook
Robert Allen
Charles Karney
R. W. Marshall
Gilbert Philen
T. J. Pugh
Henry Henslee
Hearne
Woman's Club
Carnegie Hall
Mrs. Cole
Mrs. Marshall
German Officer Found Dead Aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm
Chief Surgeon Parrenon of the Kronprinz Wilhelm, a German cruiser interned at the Norfolk navy yard, was found dead in his stateroom. Heart failure is believed to be the cause. He held the rank of captain in the German navy.
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Norfolk
Parrenon
Navy Yard
Santa Fe Settles Ardmore Claims After Gas Explosion
Ardmore Okla Nov 3 One hundred seventy five personal and property damage claims from the casing head gas explosion in the Santa Fe yards are being settled without lawyers or courts. Sixty five settlements daily. Total claims about 759000 with 1. dead and 350 injured. Property loss 500000. E P Ripley Santa Fe president accepted liability and settlement began.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Santa Fe
Val Mullen
Santa Fe Railroad
Commission
The
E. P. Ripley
Fire saved Red Key town from massive loss
A shift in wind and light rain spared Red Key Indiana from a major blaze. The fire caused an estimated 110000 dollars in damage in Muncie reported on November 4 by Associated Press.
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Muncie
Ind
Red Key
Here
Child Injured After Fall From Fence At Neighbor’s Home
Little Lucile Konecny daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Konecny was hurt yesterday when she fell from a fence striking a tree stump in the yard. She suffered a gash in her throat requiring three or four stitches and received medical care, currently resting easy.
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Lucile Konecny
Albert Konecny
A Grand Old Man Judge Hajdusek Honored in Texas
A tribute to Judge A Hajdusek of LaGrange Fayette County praised for lifelong service. Immigrant from Bohemia as a child he edited Svoboda for over thirty years and served in the Legislature and as county judge. Recently he filled a temporary county judgeship with noted skill and patriotism.
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LaGrange
Fayette County
A. Hajdusek
Bohemia
Svoboda
Liberty
Hajdusek
Haidusek
Texas
Waco Tribune
Dallas Cottonseed Oil Plant Destroyed in Fire
Fire at dawn devoured the Dallas Oil and Refining Company plant in Dallas Texas destroying forty 1,000 gallon tanks of cottonseed oil. Loss estimated at six figures pending final assessment.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas Oil and Refining Company
Record New York Bank Clearings Reach 868 Million
New York Clearing House exchanges on Wednesday totaled 868,176,506 dollars, the highest on record. The surge followed the October 16 peak of 813,845,428 dollars as checks accumulated over the holiday and month’s disbursements boosted activity.
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New York Exchange
Associated Press
New York
New York Clearing House
Market Downturn Follows Two Days of Stock Exchange Trading
The report notes heavy clearing and a Tuesday run on stocks as part of the two days of stock exchange activity. Traders faced a brisk pace of liquidations and reorganizations amid ongoing market pressure.
New Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Schedule Issued
The Nov 1 schedule shifts the Whittaker departure to 7 30 a m and Bryan arrival to 9 57 a m for a five hour trading window. Return trip leaves Bryan at 3 p m with overnight stays now at Whittaker. Four bunk cars will provide crew housing there.
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Bryan
Central Texas
Whittaker
The
Brazos
Hints for the Household and Frugal Kitchen Tips
Uniform hem width saves matching trouble and aids economy. Morning refrigerator audit guides buying. Boiling vegetables in a wire basket saves dish washing labor. Leftover meat peppers mix with rice then bake. Dry grated cheese on table complements soup or salads. Mix flour and starch with sugar before adding to liquids. Homer quote on freedom traded for gold.
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Indiana
Bank Clearing Record
Homer
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