German capture of Dixmude looms as major war event
London reports on the one hundredth day of the war with Dixmude captured by German forces and described as the start of a supreme effort. Paris notes fighting resumes near Nieuport and Lys with French success but Dixmude loss. Emden engages Sydney in a prolonged battle with damage.
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London
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Petrograd
Berlin
East Prussia
Paris
Nieuport
Lys
Foot and Mouth Disease Said Communicable to Humans
Washington reports from the Department of Agriculture that foot and mouth disease is communicative to people though its effects on men are rarely serious.
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Ment of Agriculture
President Fires Negro Callers at White House
President Wilson dismissed a delegation of Black leaders who visited the White House in Washington on November 12. He said he would refuse to see W. M. Trotter of Boston again after what he called disrespectful treatment. The group charged Burleson McAdoo and Williams enforced segregation rules.
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Washington
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White House
W. M. Trotter
Boston
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Burleson
McAdoo
Williams
No Quarantine Needed for Foot and Mouth say Texas Officials
Governor Colquitt announced in Austin that Texas does not need to quarantine over foot and mouth disease. The statement reduces trade disruption fears and clarifies statewide health policy.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
Japanese torpedo boat sunk by mine near Kiao Chow Bay
Tokyo reports a Japanese torpedo boat was sunk at the mouth of Kiao Chow Bay while dragging for mines. Most of the crew were saved.
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Tokio
Kiao Chow Bay
Parliament opens with emb harassing war questions planned
London November 11 Parliament opened with several members signaling plans to press the Cabinet on wartime issues. The session opens amid expectations of pointed inquiries into war conduct and strategy.
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London
German Crown Prince to lead armies against Russia report
A Matin dispatch claims the German Crown Prince is appointed to command the combined German and Austrian forces against Russia. A separate Associated Press report from Lima Peru notes four German cruisers sighted northward, about 450 miles north of Admiral Cradock’s defeat site.
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Associated Press
Paris
Matin
Russia
Lima
Peru
Admiral Craddock
Steamer Rembrandt Burned 800 Horses for France
Guards report the Rembrandt arrived with 800 horses for France burned at sea. Rumor says German forces attacked and mutilated the animals, though details remain unconfirmed.
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Newport News
Rembrandt
France
Emden Crew Losses and Survivors Honored After Engagement
Official report from London states two hundred of the Emden's crew were killed and thirty wounded in the action. The captain and Prince Joseph, an officer, were saved along with the captured. Survivors were accorded all honors of war.
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London
Emden
Prince Joseph
Express Office at Navasota Robbed
Two masked robbers assaulted Wells-Fargo Express agent E F L Garvin in Navasota Texas. They stole a $3900 cash package consigned to Fostoria Lumber Co as the train pulled away. Garvin was knocked and hurt. Suspects were seen fleeing toward the Brazos Bottom. Officers searched for the robbers. Description noted: one wore light trousers.
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Brazos
Navasota
Christmas Ship to Set Sail for Europe
The United States collier Jason departed New York bearing 12,000 tons of Christmas mail and gifts for European children. This wartime relief effort ships out amid anticipatory visits by officials and civic groups.
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New York
United States
Jason
War tax swollen by Manny millions
Washington reports a treasury ruling by Solicitor Johnson that stamps on all building and loan association loans may exceed Congress estimates by millions. The ruling covers 6,400 associations with about 3 million members and $1.75 billion in activity, challenging earlier interpretations and prompting possible legal challenges.
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Washington
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United States
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New York Cotton Exchange Opens for Trading Monday
New York November 13 The cotton exchange opens for unrestricted trading Monday. New Orleans Too Will Open New Orleans November 13 The cotton exchange here will open Monday.
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N.Y
New Orleans
Associated Press
Postponed Marlin Game Shifts Local Football Schedule
Nat Allen of Allen Academy says the Marlin high school game in Bryan Monday was postponed due to Marlin's Tuesday away game. Plans focus on a possible next week matchup with another state team. Bryan Baptist Academy faces Brenham on Friday and a Thanksgiving return with Brenham, with talks ongoing to schedule Allen Academy for a post Thanksgiving Bryan championship game.
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Baptist Academy
Bryan
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Bryan Stars
Sheriff Teague retires after 24 years in Washington County
Brenham Texas November 13 1923 after handing over sheriff duties to Barney Parker former sheriff D D F E Teague ends twenty four years of service He lived in the jail with his family and saw seven executions 248 prisoners sent to the penitentiary 352 to roads and 4250 prisoners processed including 211 lunatics He collected 28808 in fines and forfeitures He was 58 and had ten years as a peace officer before his 1899 election
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Barney Parker
Washington County
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President Mezes Resigns to Lead New York University
Lie Austin Texas Nov 12 President Mezes of the Texas University presented his resignation He announces that he will accept the presidency of the University of New York City He denied reports that he had been offered the ambassadorship to Spain.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Mezes
the Texas University
University of New York City
Spain
Baby Schedule Promises Calm Household in November Article
Dr Roger H Bennett New York child care expert begins a new series for mothers in the November Woman s Home Companion with Baby s Schedule stressing daily rhythm. He argues a fixed timetable reduces work and restores sleep and calm, noting a single unsettled infant can disrupt the entire home.
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Woman's Home Companion
Roger H. Bennett
New York
Bennett
Address on convict labor at Fourth American Roads Congress
G P A Coleman Virginia State Highway Commissioner urged humane prison labor as efficient for road work. He detailed Virginia practices under contract and force account, noting costs, camp locations, and inmate roles from long experience. He favored guard supervision for long term prisoners and parolees in maintenance tasks.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
G. P.A Coleman
Virginia
Fourth American Roads Congress
Coleman
Virginia Highway Department
Heavy Rain Pours in for Day with 2.20 Inches Logged
A heavy downpour continued across today marking the heaviest in months. Government rain gauge readings by John Daly Jr. showed 2.20 inches from daylight to 8 PM this afternoon.
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John Daly Jr
Nurse charged in death of wealthy brewer in San Antonio
In San Antonio on November 13 a murder charge is filed against Emma Burgemeister a nurse and her roommate Mrs. Daschiel for the death of millionaire brewer Koehler. The prosecutor will not disclose the girl's story.
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San Antonio
Tex
Emma Burgemeister
Brewer Koehler
Daschiel
County Officers Qualify Before Commissioners Court
Officers qualified for county posts including Lamar Bethea as county attorney P H Arrington as constable J T W Parker as superintendent J D Wilson as precinct 8 constable Monroe Edge as justice of the peace J Sidney Smith as tax assessor J W Barron as district clerk W S McCulloch as tax collector and W S Higgs as county clerk The court adjourned after a week's session with about five officers not yet qualified.
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P. H. Arrington
J. T. W. Parker
H. D. Wilson
Monroe Edge
Precinct
J. Sidney Smith
J. W. Barron
W. S. McCulloch
W. S. Higgs
Refined Gentleman Pours Coffee to Cool It
A Manchester Union report recalls Mame My steady graceful gesture as he cools his coffee in a saucer. The man’s refined manner contrasted with typical rough habits, as he fans the drink with a Panama hat.
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Panama
Manchester Union
Bomb Found In Tombs Courtroom Targeting Whitman Offices
A bomb with a partly burned fuse was discovered in the Tombs courthouse in New York City today near District Attorney Whitman’s offices. A patrolman saw the smoking device and removed the fuse before it could detonate.
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Tombs Court Room
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