Second phase of Balkan campaign develops slowly
London dispatch notes slow progress as Serbia operations wind down and Monastir is captured. The aim is to drive British and French from southern Serbia, with Austrians pushing toward Monteveera and other powers shifting toward the Russians and Rumanians. No solid Greece accord. peace talk continues without England closure.
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London
Serbia
Monastir
Monteveera
Rumania
Hulearia
Gallipoli
Allien
Dardanelles
Rustwiok
Danube
Romania
Greece
Ailal Pla
England
Germany
Col Summers Urged to Join Tie Canadians
Canadian recruiting officers allegedly urged U S soldiers at Vancouver Washington barracks to desert and join the British armed forces. The American Neutrality Rogue of Oregon reported the charges to Senator Chamberlain in Washington D C. Letters from Canadian recruiting officers were cited as evidence.
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Col. Summers
Portland
Ore
Vancouver
Wash
Irogue
Oregon
Chamberlain
Washington
D. C
United States
Ford to sail 240 guests to Europe on Oscar II
The Skandinavian-American line steamer Oscar II will depart New York at 2 p m tomorrow carrying 240 Henry Ford guests to Europe to urge neutral nations to act for peace. The party includes 63 investors 54 reporters 3 camera men and 20 Ford staffers with stops at Christiana Stockholm Copenhagen and The Hague and possibly more capitals.
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New York
Henry Ford
Detroit
Europe
Ford
Christiana
Stockholm
Copenhagen
the Hague
W. J. Bryan
Hrgan
The
Hague
Fages Over J Score Blasts
Federal agents in San Francisco believe C C Crowley linked to sixty explosions attributed to the J Score group. Authorities say the case involves violations of neutrality laws and widespread destruction since the war began. Lewis J Smith allegedly provided a complete cache of explosives linked to the alleged dynamite squad.
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San Francisco
C. C. Crowley
Lewis J. Smith
Aguad
Oil Fever Grips Rock Springs As Field Shows Results
Rock Springs reports intense oil excitement with claims of unauthorized land takeovers. Judge Arpald’s district court sent eighty five injunctions, including actions by Taliaferro and partners to halt claimed placer entries. Rumors swirl that drilling reached the oil bearing formation, but access remains barred and proof is elusive.
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Rock Springs
Maurice Groghon
Chuimsa
Arpald
Panociates
Taliaferro
Cam
Veteran Alton engineer found dead in room
Sidney Webster aged 646 longtime Chicago and Alton railroad engineer was found dead in his room today at the M A A in Alma. He served the Alton lines across several regions and was noted as one of the oldest engineers on the railroad.
International Toast at Panama-Pacific Exposition
President Woodrow Wilson delivered an international toast commemorating the opening of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The event highlighted global cooperation and showcased American achievement at San Francisco's landmark fair.
Withdrawal of German envoys from Washington urged
The United States seeks the immediate removal of Captain Karl Boy-Ed and Captain Frane Von Paper as naval and military attaches from the German embassy. Secretary Lansing announced the action with President Wilson’s approval, citing obnoxious activities harming U S interests. The move follows a three day notice given through Ambassador von Bernstorff. No reply is expected. the envoy will order their return to Germany.
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Washington
PD. C
Karl Boy-Ed
Frane von Paper
State Department
Lansing
United States
Wilson
von Bernatorif
Germany
New York
Ermang
Alexander von Nuber
Case Summary Points to Von Papen and Boy-Bol
The article notes New York figures frequently linked to activities frowned upon by the United States. It describes the case against Von Papen and Boy-Bol as peculiar, driven mainly by suspicious circumstances and alleged violations of neutrality laws.
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New York
United States
von Papen
Boy-Bol
Dickens Son Arrested in Connection With Banker's Murder
Longmont Colo. Dee Biennie Dickens, son of William H. Dickens a banker slain Tuesday night, was arrested today in connection with the murder and held for investigation after attending the funeral. Evidence cited includes part of a rifle found in the garage and a Maxim silencer bought a month ago. Dickens family members insist he is innocent.
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Longmont
Cole
Dee
Biennie Dickens
William H. Dickens
Dickens
Aviation set to dominate San Diego winter flying scene
San Diego December reports Col. Max Pleinchman Vincent Astor and Harry Payne Whitney among a group of patrons who have taken up aviation as a hobby and will travel to San Diego to pursue flying this winter.
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San Shego
Max Pleinchman
Vincent Astor
Harry Payne Whitney
Pantern Eportamen
San Diego
Clarke defeats Pomerene to become Senate president pro tempore
In Washington the Democratic caucus chose James Po’ Clarke of Arkansas as president pro tempore, defeating Ohio’s Pomerene 28 to 24. Pomerene’s supporters urged against reelection amid opposition to the ship purchase bill, while the vote ended with a unanimous suggestion for Pomerene. The conference plans to meet again tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
Dre
James Po’ Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Clarke
Pomerene
Ohio
Pomereone
Arkanian
Pom Orene
Magazine Whithe Is Ares Ph Hon Forgery
Robert D. Jones, sought by police in New York and Detroit for forgeries, is arrested in Redding California charged with a $150 worthless check drawn on Redding National Bank. He allegedly used a check drawn on Curtin Publishing of Philadelphia and claimed to be a feature writer arriving for western life.
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Redding
Cal
Dee. O
Robert D. Jones
New York
Detroit
United States
Canada
Pune
Redding National Bank
Joe
Beith
Curtin Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Pollo
Growth in Chicago Trade and Manufacturing Sparks Optimism
Reports from city and regional centers show improving business conditions. Chicago wholesalers and banks indicate stronger demand for raw materials and better collections, with November bank clearings rising over last year. Other cities report rising profits, higher wages, and expanding manufacturing activity in a generally improving national trend.
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Chicago
Pec
Iubert F. Miller
Chicago Association of Commerce
All Lines Improving
All lines show improvement amid ongoing efforts to boost reliability and service. Officials note progress schedules and emphasize continued focus on safety and efficiency for riders and staff.
Lumber trade rebound gains in November
A mobile edition notes a marked improvement in November with rehabilitation of the lumber trade lifting local business activity and boosting prospects for prosperous conditions.
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Mobile
Dec
Tone Love
Cleveland Factory Labor Demand and Wage Increases Reported
Report from Cleveland notes whiter wage trends as factory workers gain higher pay this winter. Similar signals emerge from Richmond where wholesalers and manufacturers describe huge railroad and freight traffic volume, with freight and express movement expanding across regions.
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Cleveland
Briekly
Cleveeland
Facierine
Villistas Torture Robbery Report From Mexican Border
Artz Dec. 3 reports Villa soldiers robbed and tortured individuals near Nacozari Sonora. Awertran storekeeper Menhla Ring describes being dragged by a horseman after $200 demanded. Victims say Mexicans fired as Carranza forces sweep Chihuahua City Huarez region. three Americans reported alive.
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Houglas
Artz
Villa
Menhla Ring
Cos
Sonora
Nacozari
Tie Anid
Iil
Carranza Furoese
Chihwahad
Huarez
Lifton Chataro
Trewidedt
J.C. Cunningham
This Hendrickson
M. G Southerd
Alire
Jury Finds Cr. Irafton Guilty Of Hold Ups
A federal jury in United States district court found Edward Trafton 43 of Rupert guilty on eight counts of holding up twenty three coaches in Yellowstone National Park on July 24 1914. The robber wearing a mask compelled drivers and passengers to surrender valuables after forcing them to lie on the ground. The verdict followed extensive testimony from over fifty witnesses across five states.
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United States
Edward
Traftan
Rupert Lawho
Yellowstone National Park
Progresa
Yong
Chico
Canadian loan boosted to one hundred million dollars
Ottawa reports an increase in the Canadian loan to one hundred million dollars aimed at funding munitions and support for war effort. The additional funds will be split between arming and sustaining Canadian troops and bolstering imperial treasury credit.
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Ottawa
Dee
Thie
Son
W. T. Wilite
Duance
Presiounly
National Defense Against Degeneracy in European War
Fragmented prose laments perceived decadence tied to the European War urging national unity and parental duty. It urges mothers and fathers to educate children, defend the home, and resist moral decline while warning of threats and calling for collective action.
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