Balkans on edge as Austria demands Serbia comply
European diplomacy scrambles over an Austro Hungarian ultimatum to Belgrade demanding Serbia accept blame for Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s assassination. Montenegro backs Serbia while Austria relies on Germany and Italy. Russian involvement risks wider Balkan war if diplomacy fails.
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London
Austria
Servia
Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Belgrade
Montenegro
Balkans
Germany
Italy
Mexican treasury robbed and fugitive ex-treasurer named
Mexico City reports a warrant for Eugenio Paredes former general treasurer accused of misappropriating over two million pesos. He is said to be at Puerto Mexico. Washington says Carranza Villa Zapata united with Carbajal for peace in Mexico under U.S. guidance.
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Mexico City
Carbajal
Victoriano Huerta
Eugenio Paredes
Paredes
Puerto Mexico
Washington
Washington Administration
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Mexico
United States
Ulsterites Determined on Home Rule Stand
Belfast reports little excitement over the Buckingham palace conference failure as Ulster leaders urged by Sir Edward Carson and Captain Craig press for total and permanent exclusion of Ulster from the home rule bill.
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Belfast
Buckingham Palace
Edward Carson
Craig
Ulster
Bandits Hold Up Train Near New Orleans
Two masked men stopped the New York Limited train four miles east of New Orleans. The flagman was killed and two crew members were reported missing. A special train with officers and physicians later went to the scene.
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New Orleans
New York Limited
Here
Lagman
Cotton Bill Agrees to Curb Cotton Exchange Gambling
Washington report states a conference committee of the senate and house has perfected legislation to curb grosser evils of cotton exchange gaming and it has been reported to the house. Griffin Georgia reports a serious auto accident with two young men Frank Binford and Mobley Johnson. Johnson killed and others injured. Louisville Kentucky mule kicks survey, four occupants seriously hurt.
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Washington
Senate
House
Griffin
Frank Binford
Mobley Johnson
Johnson
Louisville
N. B. Shirley
Bubonic Plague Rat Found in New Orleans
Federal official W C Rucker announced the discovery of another plague infected rat in New Orleans, the eighth such find in the city as part of ongoing plague control.
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New Orleans
W. C. Rucker
Peace Assured in Mexico as Armistice Suspension Told
Mexico City reports a suspension of the armistice between the government and constitutionalists. General Carranza seeks general amnesty while Obregon’s 8,000 troops move toward the capital, with 300 advance guard at Tula and others near Queretaro to ensure a peaceful advance on Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Eduardo Iturbide
Federal District
Carbajal
Iturbide
Carranza
Francisco Carbajal
Neer
Alvaro Obregon
Tula
Queretaro
Obregon
Venustiano Carranza
Senate Democrats Set Urgent Anti-Trust and Appropriations Plan
In Washington the Senate Democratic caucus agreed on a definite legislative program emphasizing an urgent anti-trust bill and appropriation measures. The plan aims to adjourn Congress soon, with the interstate trade commission bill to remain before the Senate, unless temporarily set aside for conference reports.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Interstate Trade Commission
U S Considers Intervention Over Haiti and San Domingo unrest
Facing pressure from European powers, the United States grimly signals patience run thin toward the Haitian and Dominican upheavals and pledges to press for restored peace or threaten armed action.
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Washington
United States
Haiti
San Domingo
Miners and banners mark Cananea labor scenes and memorials
In Cananea Mexican women sling skirts at men resuming work as General Carranza orders labor or enlistment. Also noted are Memorial Day plans on December 8 in Washington to honor late Senator A. O. Bacon of Georgia.
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Naco, Ariz
Cananea
Carranza
Constitutional Army
Home Rule Conference Fails and Panama-Pacific Site Dedicated
London cabinet council ends with little prospect of home rule conference agreement and its likely termination after reconvening. San Francisco Florida site at the Panama Pacific exposition is dedicated by a state delegation with social and military functions preceding the ceremony.
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London
Florida
San Francisco
Northwest Gold Shipment From Nome Arrives in Seattle
Eight hundred thousand dollars in gold bullion, the year’s largest consignment from the north, arrived in Seattle aboard the steamship Victoria after crossing from Nome, Alaska.
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Seattle
North
Nome
Alaska
Victoria
Royal betrothal stirs European royal ties
Munich Bavaria reports that Prince William of Hohenzollern, son in law of former King Manuel of Portugal, is understood to be betrothed to a Bavarian princess. The engagement would strengthen ties among European royal families.
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Munich
Bavaria
William of
Hohenzollern
Manuel of
Portugal
War anxieties rise as Austria presses Servia in Europe
Reports from London indicate Austria seeks war with Servia after demanding strict investigative control and arresting Servian General Putnik. Austria suspends institutions and tightens censorship while Moscow ponders Russia's possible mobilization. Officials warn a broader European conflict looms.
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London
England
Austria
Servia
Hague
Servian
Europe
Putnik
Buda-pest
Japan
Methodist University Faculty Named For Theological Dept
Bishop Warren A. Candier announced the theology faculty selection for Atlanta's Methodist university. Six educators named include Dr. W. J. Young Richmond Dr. Plato T. Durham Charlotte Dr. H. C. Howard Tuscaloosa Dr. W. A. Shelton Oklahoma City Dr. Andrew Sledd Greensboro Prof. W. A. Smart Charlotte The dean decision awaits next meeting.
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Atlanta
Warren A. Candier
Methodist University
South
W. J. Young
Richmond, Va
Plato T. Durham
Charlotte
N. C
H. C. Howard
Tuscaloosa
Ala
W. A. Shelton
Oklahoma City
Okla
Andrew Sledd
Greensboro
W. A. Smart
Charlotte, N. C
Candler
Labor Troubles In England Reach Historic Peak
London reports a severe labor crisis with widespread strikes affecting nearly all industries. Trade unions plan coordinated action against capital next year, aiming to surpass any prior effort in the nation’s history.
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England
London
Railroad Strike Feared After Mediation Fails in Chicago
Federal commissioners pursue a fresh plan after mediation failed to reach a settlement between 98 Western railroads and 55 000 engine men. The note signals growing concern over a possible nationwide railroad strike and ongoing efforts to avert disruption.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Federal
Anti-Divorce Court Opens in Chicago
The divorce prevention bureau of the municipal court began its work by reuniting four families signaling the launch of its program in Chicago.
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Chicago
the Municipal Court
Crop Money Ready in Banks Across Georgia
Washington National Bank in Atlanta along with Macon and Savannah have applied for and will receive part of 34 million dollars in government funds. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo will deposit the money to help farmers take care of their crops.
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Washington
Atlantia
Macon
Savannah
Secretary of Treasury
McAdoo
Four Killed in Dublin Riot in Ireland
Three men and one woman are dead and more than sixty people are hospitalized after the King's Own Scottish Borderers fired on a mob in Dublin streets during the riot.
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Dublin
Ireland
Kings’ Own Scottish Borderers
Good Roads and Road Maintenance Methods
United States Department of Agriculture experts urge driving earth road work in moist soil rather than waiting for late summer. Use split log drag with cedar or elm. crown roads to shed storm water. top soil resurfacing advised for clay roads. one road machine can replace many hand workers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Or &T
Clarke County
Georgia
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Plant
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Manda
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