Francis Joseph Emperor of Austria and Sarajevo to Geneva
The article recounts the late Austrian emperor Francis Joseph and a string of royal tragedies from the Paris hunting lodge to the Geneva murder of Empress Elizabeth in 1898. It notes royal family scandals, suicides, and executions that shaped his long reign amid a mosaic of nationalities.
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Meyer- Ming
Francis Joseph
Archduke Johann Salvatore
Rudolf
John Orth
Archduke Ferdinand
Sophie
Chotek
Sarajevo
Geneva
Elizabeth
Europe
Usly
California vote not split. Republican check shows limited divisions
Nov 22 report indicates little split in California electoral votes with eight counties uncounted. Republicans say statewide Wilson plurality will be at least 3416 after checking county returns. eight missing counties not yet included in totals.
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Republic
Jent Wilson
Acs
Protest Over Stage Wedding Incident Reaches Ministers
Protesting pastors objected to a planned wedding on a theatre stage during a musical company’s Friday night show. The ministers urged restraint, saying the wedding would affect unity and urged the court to consider the stage ceremony. In other news, German Foreign Minister Gottlieb von Jagow resigned on November 22 due to health concerns.
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Biddaferd
Ord
Fd. Ministers’ Association
A. Word
Alma M. N
Factory munition blast claims dozens of lives
An official report lists 241 dead and 667 injured from a factory munition blast on November 22. The incident caused fatal harm to hundreds and prompted emergency response across the site.
Roumains Caught in Teutons Net After Craiova Occupation
German troops occupy Craiova in western Wallachia, threatening two Roumanian armies estimated at 100000 to 200000 men. German superiority in artillery and force suggests possible destruction of the surrounded units as rapid advances continue. On other fronts, western artillery and aviation actions persist while Greece faces renewed coercion and central powers’ diplomats are expelled.
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London
Craiova
Wallachia
Greece
Hawley Urges Public Air Power To Shield Defense
President Hawley of the Aero Club of America says the United States is blind in defense due to inadequate aerial forces. He cites Ruth Law’s Chicago to New York flight and private aviation gains, urging 2000 aeroplanes 12 dirigibles and 125 kite balloons for national defense.
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New York
United States Army
Hawley
Army
Navy
Motorman blamed as fatal elevated accident investigated
Boston November 22 public service commission inspectors say brakes were fine and the car skidded on Fort Point channel disaster. A full stop before the drawbridge might have prevented the loss of forty five lives. Motorman allegedly violated stop rule by not stopping. Also note reduced workday at Sing Sing prison ending earlier.
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Boston
Public Service Commission
Fort Point Channel
Fatal accident mars Bev erly plant in Massachusetts
A chemical engine in Beverly responding to an alarm lost control and crashed into a crowd injuring four year old Eva Ravenna who died from her injuries. The incident occurred in front of factories as bystanders watched.
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Beverly
Mass
Lynch
Eva Ravenna
Vermont
Carr Manufacturing Company
Whittenton Manufacturing Company
Taunton
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company
Salem
Samuel Spector
David Siegel
Boston
Edward Kelley
Chelsea
Alfred Zaiss
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor McCall
Massachusetts Governor Samuel W. McCall designates Thursday November 30 as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise urging prayers for ending the war in Europe. He calls for compassion for the sorrows of others and deeds to ease them while wishing for a world free from war and violence.
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McCall
Europe
Commonwealth
United States
America
Council
United States of America
The Speed of Ships and the Wave of Translation
The article explains how water depth affects ship speed through the wave of translation. It cites British cruisers Blake and Blenheim, noting slower speeds in shallow water and a depth dependent drag that rises with speed. It presents depth requirements tied to knots and draft, illustrating increasing needs at higher speeds.
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Neel
Blake
Blenheim
Turner Talks Rebuilding Your Town At Maynard Grange
Dr. A. E. Turner associate director of the Chautauqua association gave an address on Rebuilding Your Town at the Maynard Grange meeting in the O F hall. He described three classes of townsmen, praised cooperation, and urged reforms such as improved water, sewers, and taxation. The talk previewed a five day Chautauqua next summer with national speakers and a 1000–1200 seat tent, with 50 sponsors for 500 tickets at two dollars each.
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A. E. Turner
Grange
Maynard Grange
O. F. Hall
Chautauqua Association
Turner
Minois
Chautauqua
Pin
Cleveland
Houston
Tex
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
Jean Hamilton
Leonora M. White
Chicago
Paul M. Pierson
Br. P. M. Simmons
Iowa
Clinton
Framingham
A. Morrill
Osgood
Everett Toop
Connecticut
Edmund Whitney
William Taylor
Grace H. Sanders
George F. Morse
Tenshagrine program marks annual social gathering
Chaplain Lizzie Bumpus lecturer Laura Woodard and stewards Herbert Martin Everett Toop and Charlotte Stock head the event. The bridge executive committee includes H Lin Wood White and J Leo Com Eau with Ceres Mary Finn Pomona Martha Johnson Flora Mabel Comeau pianist Marion Jones. A social followed at games and an entertainment enjoyed. The program's committee is Mrs. Rena White Mabel Comeau Emma Deane Florence Mann and Calvin Morse.
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Lizzie K. Bumpus
Laura E. Woodard
Herbert Martin
Everett Toop
Charlotte C. Stockbridge
H. Linwood White
J. Leo Comeau
Ceres
Mary E. Finn
Pomona
Martha D. Johnson
Flora
Mabel Comeau
Marion Jones
Rena E. White
Emma Deane
Florence Mann
Calvin Morse
Successful Alka Temperance Society Dance Event
The Alka Temperance Society held a successful dance at the hall on Main Street Saturday evening. Next Saturday the society's dramatic club will present a three act comedy followed by a dance.
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The
Alka Temperance Society
Dramatic Club
Odd Ways of Using Gold in Sudden Wealth
A New York Sun reader muses on how sudden riches tempt showy but odd purchases. He cites examples from others, like gilded stovepipes and gold railings, and admits preferring discretion over ostentation with wealth.
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New York Sun
Old Mexican Legend Echoes Bible Flood Tale
The Tarascans tell of Noah like survivor Trezpi who escaped a great flood aboard a boat with animals. A dove motif appears as Trezpi releases a vulture then a humming bird to judge dryness of land. The tale mirrors biblical imagery rather than scientific tempering.
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Trezpi
Noah
Paid Bet Whittier Drawn About Town in Wheelbarrow
A humorous Bedford event followed Jr. Cook paying a bet to wheelbarrow Randall Whittier through town Saturday night. A brass band and torch procession accompanied the ride, a wheel balked, it struck a telephone pole, a fire started on the Pullman, and Whittier was safely alighted. The crowd later enjoyed a town hall program with burlesques and repartee.
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Randall Whittier
Bedford
Jr. Cook
Randall A. Whittier
Cook
Hughes
Mr. Whittier
Sudenly
Pullman
Whittier
Cookely
Marcel
Town Hall
George H. S
Woodrow , Wilson
Henry Ford
Gov S. W. McCall
Washington
Probate petition seeks estate grant for Mary D ell Marlborough
In Middlesex Massachusetts probate court was petitioned to grant administration of the estate of Mary D ell late of Marlborough deceased intestate to Mary Z. Grenier. The court date is December 8 at Cambridge. Public notice was ordered with the Enterprise Daily East as the publication outlet. Witness J. Metntl. First Judge dated November 20, 1916.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Mary Dell
Marlborough
Mary Z. Grenier
Cam In
Marterprise
Mars
S Aid Court
J. Metntl Re
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