Francis Joseph I Dies Aged Emperor Of Austria Hungary
The aged Francis Joseph I emperor of Austria Hungary died at Schoenbrunn Castle at 9 p m He was born August 18 1830 and ascended the throne after his uncle abdicated in 1848 His health had been failing for years and his death was not unexpected The report notes his long reign and notable life onboard a vessel returning here.
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London
Navy
Francis Joseph of
Austria-Hungary
Schoenbrun Castle
Francis Joseph I
Austria
Francis Joseph
Diplomats to Leave Athens Under Allied Demand
All diplomatic representatives of the central powers and Turkey will depart Athens quietly tomorrow as ordered by the allied fleet commander who refused to extend the deadline. In Monastir area, German and Bulgarian forces offered stiff resistance with entente delays from fog. 500 more prisoners reported. A Greek steamer Erissos was stopped by a submarine at Marseilles, with 118 sacks of mail seized and cargo dumped.
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Athens
Central Powers
Turkey
Marseilles
Erissos
Adamson Law Declared Unconstitutional by U S Judge
Kansas City Missouri November 22 The Adamson law was held unconstitutional today by Judge William C Hook of the United States district court The judge directed the receiver of the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad to aid the government in expediting the case to the Supreme Court for final decision He invited representatives from every railroad to participate before the high court The ruling notes a likely January 1 effectiveness date and that the transcript will be filed with the Supreme Court before it receives December 4.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
William C. Hook
United States District Court
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Supreme Court of the United Tes
Supreme Court
Government rail suits hinge on Kansas City case ruling
Washington officials say other rail suits may be halted awaiting the Kansas City case decision. It is uncertain if a ruling on the damson law can be delivered before January 1.
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Washington, D. C
Theutcome
Kansas City
MO Split in the California Vote
San Francisco dispatch reports that in eight counties the Republican vote is split and Republicans admit limited electoral vote cohesion. The article notes the potential impact on overall results as observers weigh county by county outcomes.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Brittanic Torpedoed and Sunk. White Star Hospital Ship Lost
The White Star line steamship Brittanic serving as a hospital ship for entente wounded was torpedoed and sunk. Official reports confirm fifty lives lost in the attack.
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Athens
White Star Line
Meat Scarcity Measures Reach French Cabinet
Paris reports that the French cabinet approved two meatless days each week, Thursday and Friday, to ease the food supply. A decree implementing the policy will be issued soon.
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France
Paris
Navy
Romanian Attacks Repulsed on Rothenhurm Pass Road
Perlin reports on November 22 that Romanian forces repulsed attacks and gained on the Rothenhurm Pass road and in the Aalt Valley, according to the war office.
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Perlin
Rothenhurm Pass
Aalt Valley
War Office
British Trench Raid Reported Near Labasse Canal
Berlin reports that German forces conducted a raid on British trenches south of the Labasse canal last night. The action was officially announced from Berlin.
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Berlin
Labasse Canal
Belgian King Seeks Aid Over Belgian Deportations
Havre Nov 22 King Albert of Belgium sent autograph letters to King Alfonso of Spain Pope Benedict and President Wilson requesting aid regarding German deportations of Belgians during World War I.
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Havre
Albert
Alfonso
Spain
Pope Benedict
Wilson
Belle of the church choir spurs more men to worship
The church choir’s belle inspires a surge of young men to attend services, boosting attendance at the steepled church.
Cordelia Chides Hairless Thinkers On Caps
Cordelia mocks ideas that thinking caps suit bald heads, using a witty rebuke about headwear and intellect.
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Cordelia
Probe Into High Prices Prompts Federal Search
Officials say information supports belief that certain dealers are pushing up prices for fruits and vegetables. An attorney has directed federal agents to search for responsible parties for a grand jury investigation to fix accountability as produce rots in fields.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Hand Crippling Accident Injures Glenview Dairy Manager
L M Gandy manager of the Glenview dairy suffered a severe hand injury when a large section of well curbing fell onto his hand while removing casing from an old well. He bore the pain and anticipated a cautious recovery in the city streets today.
Americans in Tokio greet Mr Wilson during wireless ceremony
In Tokio on November 16 the largest American gathering there sent wireless greetings to President Wilson. The event marked the opening of wireless commercial service between Japan and the United States and urged cooperation to promote commerce and friendship between the nations.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Wilson
Japan
United States
Delegates Named for Baptist State Convention
The First Baptist church of this city will be represented at the Baptist State convention in Waco tomorrow by Rev. M. E. Weaver Rev. and Mrs R J Brown Rev J J Pipkin Rev C E Bullock Rev A T Coleman T O Walton and W C Davis Some delegates have already departed and the rest will leave tonight.
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First Baptist Church
Waco
M. E. Weaver
R. J. Brown
J. J. Pipkin
C. Be, Bullock
A. T. Coleman
T. O. Walton
W. C. Davis
Two Women Kiss Marks Fragile Friendship on Meeting
A brief note observes that a single kiss between two women upon meeting signals weak friendship. The remark frames social bonds and gender norms in a concise, pointed way.
Crown council refuses surrender of Greek munitions
Athens reports the crown council will not surrender all arms and munitions to the Allied fleet as demanded. Paris notes Allied forces press German and Bulgarian rear guards north of Monastir. London reports Serbian forces capturing seven villages and taking prisoners on the Macedonian front.
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Athens
Crown Council
Greece
London
Reuter
Moglenica
Monastir
Dairymen Sue Texas Over Milk Price Fixing Allegations
The state of Texas sues fourteen dairymen in district court alleging price fixing under anti trust laws. The suit seeks to prevent enforcement of alleged agreements that keep milk prices high and to restrain further coordinated action by the defendants.
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Austin
Texas
Swiss Won’t Recognize Poland Policy Reported
Nov. 21 dispatch from Paris notes the Swiss government will not recognize the newly formed Poland and will delay public confirmation until after the war. Berlin reports German Austro-Hungarian forces repelled Russian troops north of Campulung and shelled fronts near Ancre and St Pierre Vaast Wood. Serbian advances in Moglenica failed while defenders pushed north of Monastir.
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Poland
Paris
Kingdom of
Berlin
Campulung
Ancre
St. Pierre Vaast
Stowe Named Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
In Austin Texas Governor Ferguson appoints Colonel Chas L Stowe of Sherman as superintendent of buildings and grounds to succeed Captain Owens, who is deceased.
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Austin
Texas
Nav. Ferguson
Chas. L. Stowe
Sherman
Capt. Owens
Rumanians retreat in Southwestern Romania amid Austro German pressure
Petrograd reports Romanian troops pulling back toward the Filliash region as Austro German forces press an offensive. Berlin says the German reply to the Rowan more sinking is with Secretary Grew in Washington and denies attacks on lifeboats. The reply also disputes German responsibility for two other September sinkings, claiming they were not caused by German forces and that the U S submarine fired.
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Berlin
Secretary Grew
United Bassy
Repry
Emnarine
Norwegian Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
London reports a Norwegian steamer was sunk by a German submarine. the master and part of the crew were landed here today. Several crew members are believed to have drowned.
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London
Artillery activity near Sailliseu fronts and Bakrita explosion toll
Paris reports notable artillery action on the Douaumont front near Sailliseu and quiet elsewhere on the line. Petrograd says 241 killed and 667 wounded in an explosion at Bakrita.
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Paris
Sailliseu
Douaumcent
War Office
Petrograd
Bakaritsa
Catholic Ladies Bazaar Scene At St Joseph’s Church
Despite bad weather, St Joseph’s Catholic church ladies prepared a bazaar in Wagner building at 26th Street and Bryan Avenue. They offer handmade items, flowers, potted plants, a five and ten cent store, and a turkey dinner plus hot tamales with profits aiding a worthy cause.
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Wagner
26Th Street
Bryan Avenue
E. M. Hollick
A. W. Wilkerson
J. M. Kenny
Maggie Harris
Otto Boehme
Helen Hollick
Hildegarde Winkleman
J. M. Spreckelmyer
P. I. Vitopil
John Fickey
J. R. Moore
Mat Vitopil
Brazos County Girls’ Canning Club
Ida Elliott
Katie Daly
Clara Brattz
H. T. Lawler
Jack Ganter
M. Bonneville
Japan's Merchants Invest 50 Million in U S Securities
New York reports that Japanese buyers have poured nearly 50 million dollars into American securities over six months. Bonds dominate, especially railroad issues and industrial mortgage bonds yielding high returns. Movements linked to shifts in trade spurred by the European war.
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Associated Press
New York
Japan
United States
Germany
Athens Bombing Toll Shocks City
A torpedo attack killed a crewman aboard a vessel near Spatzaes this morning. Reports say Atle son died when the torpedo struck, as rescue teams searched the area and maritime authorities investigated the sinking.
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Athens
Atle Son
Spatzaes
Hughes Minnesota vote decreases again in state tally
Official returns cut Hughes long a statewide plurality to 94 votes as of today in the Minnesota count reported from St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Associated Press
Hughes
President Wilson Declares Thanksgiving Day
Washington November 17 President Wilson issued a proclamation designating November 30 as Thanksgiving Day. The formal declaration marks the national observance across the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
College to Complete Steam Plant and Build Veterinary School
The Thirty fourth legislature appropriated 25000 for finishing the steam water and light plant at A and M College. Contracts for unfinished work and a new 100000 veterinary science building will be awarded November 30 at the Austin board meeting. The three story building will house classrooms labs and administration.
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A. and M. College
School of Veterinary Science
Austin
Blizzard Grips West Texas and Mexican Mountains
A heavy early winter snow blanketed the Frau lin mountains near El Paso and across the Rio Grande in Mexico, with rain continuing overnight and temperatures dropping to 88 degrees above zero. Suffering is reported to charity groups in El Paso and Juarez, as six inches of snow fell on Texas plains near Plainview and rains extended toward Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Fraulin Mountains
National Guard
Rio Grande
Juarez
Plainview
Texas Plains County
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Moving oil drilling outfit arrives at Navasota river site
An oil well drilling crew led by J. D. Adams of Beaumont unloads two car loads of equipment at Buzzard Roost near Bryan. The derrick, engine, boiler, and drill gear are being hauled to the Navasota river field, with operations expected to start once set up and the well log monitored daily.
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Navasota
Old Buzzard Roost
J. D. Adams
Beaumont
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