Emperor Francis Joseph Dies Ending 68 Year Reign
News from London reports Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary died at Schoenbrunn Castle in his eighty sixth year after a long 68 year reign. Archduke Charles Francis Joseph becomes heir and co regent as Hungary and Austria prepare for leadership changes amid wartime.
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Stand Ground on Blacklist Question Faces Congress
Washington reports the question is how to apply retaliatory laws against Britain for hostile acts to American commerce. The administration intends to stand firm on the blacklist, with Secretary Lansing and a State Department solicitor’s report guiding enforcement. President Wilson may seek new legislation to address the economic threat and empower decisive action against Allied measures affecting neutral trade.
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A F L Joins Trainmen To Back Eight Hour Day
Washington report notes a union between the railroad department of the American Federation of Labor and four train service brotherhoods. The alliance covers about 100000 railroad workers, a portion of the national rail workforce, and aims to strengthen demands for an eight hour basic day and support broader concessions across railway workers.
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World news briefs from Philadelphia to Atlantic City
Shipping update reports Clare carrying 5 million dollars for Argentina. Wilson to stress trade preparedness in annual message. U S Steel raises wages 10 percent affecting about 250000 workers. Greek ministers ordered to depart per Athens report via du Fornet. White House confirms loan talks aimed at aiding England and allies. American delegates press Carranza to terms at Mexican Peace Commission in Atlantic City.
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Rumanians Lose Great A A Base
London reports the Romanian army in the west is trapped by Field Marshal von Falkenhayn. German forces occupy Craiova on the main Bucharest Orsova line, threatening Bucharest from the east and rear. Romanian units retreat toward Filiachu while Jiu valley operations are cut off.
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Ruth Law Breaks Records in Chicago to New York Flight
Ruth Law lands at Governors Island at 9:37 a m completing a Chicago to Hornell to New York flight. She sets a new world record for women aviators and a non stop Western Hemisphere record for 590 miles. She financed the trip herself in an old Curtiss biplane and expects a Denver to New York test next.
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Still Paying War Debt Remains for French Towns
Paris reports that several French towns have not yet paid the 1870 invasion indemnities and other levies imposed to repair damages from the war. The chamber considers a bill to fully indemnify losses and settle outstanding war debts.
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Geology Survey Finds U S Nitrate Deposits Worthless
The United States Geological Survey announced that nitrate deposits in the United States are practically worthless for practical commercial use. Government experts reached the conclusion after investigation.
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Monastir Falls to the Allies in Macedonian Campaign
London reports Monastir has fallen after a bold Serb assault that drove Bulgars and Germans to retreat under cover of darkness. King Peter’s troops entered at dawn, capturing prisoners and supplies and proclaiming Monastir as their capital on the campaign’s first major victory.
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Seven Serbian Victories Expand Balkan Fronts
Seven more villages fall to Serbian forces as they press on against Bulgarian German troops retreating toward Prilep. Haig reports trench raids at Commecourt and Ypres. Archangel explosion causes massive damage per Trans Ocean News Bureau. Venizelos attempts to form ally force fail per Corriere Della Serra. Austro German gains rise against Romania and Russia. Switzerland protests British parcel seizures to Washington per National Zeitung.
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President Wilson Urges Thanksgiving Relief Contributions
President Wilson sets Thanksgiving for November 30 1916 and urges church collections for war torn Europe relief. The proclamation asks worshipers to give abundantly to aid sufferers and to reflect peace amid global conflict.
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Deutschland in Crash Sinks Tug. Five Men Lost
Secret investigators in New London heard testimony on the collision between the submarine Deutschland and convoying tug T. A. Scott Jr. The loss of five lives followed the Deutschland’s dash for home. Capt. Koenig expressed grief as US inspectors questioned witnesses.
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Bryan Quits Nebraska for Miami and Asheville
William J. Bryan has left his Nebraska home in Omaha and moved to a Winth home in Miami Florida. He has dismantled Fairview, sent furniture to Miami, and ships his library to Asheville North Carolina where he will reside and vote. Fairview favors vale.
Border raids spark fear of killings near Parral
Reports from the border state that Villa bandits raided Parral and killed foreigners. Officials say six or seven Americans escaped over the mountains and soon will reach Nogales, Ariz., amid lingering anxiety over the alleged deaths.
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Question of Egan law constitutionality sparks court tests
Trenton reports that the Egan road bill faces likely court challenges over its constitutionality. The measure would authorize 7 million dollars in bonds, with the State Chamber of Commerce opposing its adoption. Governor Fielder directs action once official ballot certification is received.
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