Greeks Fire On Allied Marines Amid Cabinet Changes
Dispatches from Athens report French Admiral Fournet landing 400 marines, Greek forces exchanging fire with allied troops, and an armistice arranged at the French legation. King Constantine ordered artillery to halt firing as allies withdraw, with civilians killed in the clashes. London notes cabinet changes and possible coalition government amid political crisis. Russian advances in the Carpathians and Danube region are also reported, with German forces countering in Roumania.
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Zeppiona
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Asquith
the Express
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Quith
Troops Close On Villa as Jagged Battles Grow
From Chihuahua City. Maragua column presses Villa from the south while General Ozana holds north to trap a retreat. Fears mount Villa may flee west along the Mexican Northwestern railway after looting already shipped by train.
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Jaurez
Marguia
Villa
Chihuahua City
Ozana
Mexican & Northwestern
U S Consul Willoughby Smith Honored by London Fund
The Lord Mayor's Fund in London passed a vote of thanks to Willoughby Smith United States consul at Tiflis for his work aiding Armenian refugees and related relief groups.
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London
Lord Mayor’s Fund
Willoughby Smith
United States
Tiflis
Empress Charlotte Confined at Honchout Castle in Brussels
Telegraaf frontier correspondent reports Empress Charlotte widow of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico remains at Honchout Castle near Brussels. German guards forbid entry to grounds. she has not learned of the war and wonders why King Albert and Queen Elizabeth no longer visit. Charlotte has suffered insanity for many years.
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Netherlands
Telegraaf
Empress Charlotte
Maximilian of
Mexico
Honchout
Brussels
Albert
Elizabeth
Charlotte
Ducks Highest Flyers Of Air Birds
Paris dispatch notes observations by a French army aviator on bird flight. Swallows migrate around 800 yards high, wild ducks reach about 2 000 yards, green necked ducks peak at 85 mph rising and 95 mph horizontal, lapwings sighted over a mile and a half high. The report also mentions President Wilson arriving for Liberty Statue ceremonies and Admiral Evans voyage to Kodiak with a southbound return expected Friday.
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Paris
Congress Convened for Second Session in 1917-18
The Sixty fourth congress reconvened in Washington for its second session amid a broad administration agenda. Key items include immigration reform, corruption and election laws, rail labor issues, supply bills, naval construction, and conservation measures. Three new senators and a new House members also take seats as party leadership choices loom.
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Senate
Wilson
House Committee
Senate Military Committee
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Porto Rico
Hoke Smith
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Kern
Indiana
Saulsbury
Delaware
Walsh
Montana
Overman
North Carolina
Bankhead
Alabama
Marin
Virginia
James E. Watson
Thomas Taggart
Demorat
Shively
Bert M Fernald
Maine
Burleigh
William F. Kirby
Senator Clarke
Watson
House
Thos. W. Harrison
James Hay
Harry ©. Woodward
West Virginia
Moss
Henry S. Benedict
California
Stephens
Ralling Funds for German Relief
The American relief committee issued an appeal for a fund to aid the widows and orphans of Germany, aligning with President Wilson's Thanksgiving emphasis on European suffering. Ambassador Gerard will receive the money through the U S department and distribute it via German consuls to those in greatest need, aiding goodwill and relief.
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New York
Germany
American Relief Committee
Wilson
Europe
Gerard
Berlin
America
United States Department
John D. Crimmins
Park Row
Norway Mining American Coal Fields Progress and Plans
The Norwegian coal company at Spitsbergen reports preparatory work complete and aims to mine over 60 000 tons this year with 4 000 tons daily loading capacity at Advent Bay and Green Harbor. It claims coal quality surpasses English coal and supports navy mercantile needs while a city council meeting tonight will include tax equalization hearings.
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Christiania
Norwegian Coal Company
Spitsbergen
Advent Bay Great Piers
Green Harbor
Navy
Mercantile Marine
Board of Equalization
Padi Station Nears Completion As Winter Halts Work
Government radio station at Mile 14 on the Copper River & Northwestern railway is suspended for the winter. Chris Kuppler & Sons finished the buildings and the government accepted them. Two towers stand nearly complete. insulators and switches await spring delivery. Nicolas Fleinness holds the tower contract. about three men worked on site for months.
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Mile 14
Copper River & Northwestern
Cordova
Chris Kuppler & Sons
Eihteen
Nicolas Fleinness
Emergency Mail Service for Interior Arranged
The Post Office Department in Washington arranged emergency service from Cordova to Fairbanks Alaska to move up to 600 pounds monthly from November to March and up to 2000 pounds monthly from April to 1917. Second Assistant Postmaster General Onto Wraeger authorized the order directing Cordova’s railway mail clerk to hire a carrier for route 78261.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Cordova
Prac Healy
Wraeger
Alaska
Mairbanks
Destruction urged of western Alaska wolf packs to aid reindeer
Dr. L French at Kanakanok urges Alaska legislature to pass a bounty law to kill large dog packs that prey on reindeer herds from Uy aska to Nushagak. He argues dog destruction would boost reindeer numbers and transportation, noting native dogs breed rapidly and attack people, especially women and children, in western Alaska settlements.
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Alaskan
Uyaska
Nushagak
L. French
Kanakanok
French
Alaska
Government
Kanakanak
American Club Votes Against Liquor Ban at Oxford
The American Club at Oxford University narrowly defeated a proposal to discontinue using funds for liquor purchases, 35 to 28, at its latest meeting. Cordova Power Company repairs dams prompting daily power shutdowns from 10 am to 2 pm for about one week. A hundred extra lock boxes were installed in the local post office yesterday.
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Oxford
England
American Club
Oxford University
The
Cordova Power Company
Cordova Elks Plan Big Dance Amid Meeting
Cordova members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks held a Sunday gathering at Northland Club to organize a social event. Geo O Noven Hm was elected chairman, de Lydick secretary, with committees for arrangements and music staff led by George Wo Ken feds and MW Diedrick. Teddy Bailey to handle refreshments. An effort to affiliate 30 to 40 Cordova Elks with the organization was discussed.
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Cordova
Benevolent Protectic Order of Hike
Northland
Chub
Wand Ge Dooley
Geo O Noven Hm
de ¥ Lydick
Hanes
George Wo Ken Feds
MW Diedrick
Chas M Tosawou
Will Chissen
George Coote
Teddy Bailey Iis
Dewls
Fraud Suspicion Over American Car Imports in Buenos Ayres
A consignment of American made motor cars arrived in Buenos Ayres. Authorities valued the invoice prices far above the declared costs, suggesting possible fraud. The minister of finance set duties on values between 340 and 445 gold. The case stalled as officials changed. cars remain in storage awaiting the new minister’s decision.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Launch Pansy Sold to Clam Plant Owner
Capt Harry Rolfe sells his launch Pansy to Capt Morgan the former Alameda pilot who has joined the Turner clam plant in Cordova and plans large scale operations. Rolfe will depart for the states to buy another boat for the Prince William Sound run.
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Morgan
Alameda
Cordova
Capt. Rolfe
States
Prince William Sound
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