Bulgars Overrun Prisrend and Monastir Amid Balkan Fronts
London reports that Bulgarian forces seized Prisrend near the Albanian border with 3000 men while Austro German troops moved southwest of Mitrovitia taking 1000 prisoners. Monastir fell on Monday as Serbian and French troops retreat along the Cerna river, British forces deemed too small to halt the Bulgar pursuit. Romania forbids Russia from using the Danube and vows to defend neutrality. the Danube is mined as Bulgars push toward Greek frontier.
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London
Balkans
Roumania
Bulgaria
Serbia
Berlin
Prisrend
Mitrovitzia
Pruss
Bucharest
Russia
Romania
Serbian Macedonia
Sofia
Monastir
Cerna
Papal Consistory Names Mundelein and Brossart Appointments
Washington reports the papal legation announced that at the next consistory Rt. Rev George William Mundelein will become archbishop of Chicago, succeeding Archbishop Quigley, with Rev Ferdinand Brossart named bishop of Covington. Bishop Doherty will transfer from Jaro to Buffalo. The consistory is expected soon before Christmas. New York lines plan a 2.5 cent per mile passenger rate starting January 1. War updates from Vienna indicate Italy aims for a decisive victory near Cortnitz, attacking Tolmino to the sea and pressuring bridges and the Doberdo plateau.
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Washington
George William Mundelein
Brooklyn
Chicago
Quigsey
Ferdinand Brossart
Covington
Doherty
Jaro
Philippine Islands
Buffalo
New York
New York Central
Eastern Trunk Line
Vienna
London
War Office
Italans
Corttz
Tolmino
Doberdo
Clothing shipment plans for Belgium announced in Indianapolis
W E Burton secretary of the relief committee for Belgium conferred with Henry Lane Wilson in Indianapolis about forwarding a shipload of clothing to Belgium.
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Belgium
Indianapolis
Ind
W. E. Burton
Committee For the Relief of the
Henry Lane Wilson
Villareal Under Arrest in Bedition Trial
Mexico City on December 4 Felicitous Villareal minister of finance in the cabinet selected by the now defunct constitutionalist convention was brought from Vera Cruz to be tried for Bedition filed under arrest in the capital.
Thirty Die in Blast at Du Pont Powder Plant
Thirty workmen killed and seven injured in an explosion at the Du Pont powder factory pellet packhouse in Wilmington Delaware. Authorities investigate cause as possible grit entering presses triggering friction and a spark. Bodies scattered, severed limbs found, one arm and leg blown across the Brandywine river. A woman in California mourns three sons.
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Wilmington
Del
Bu Pont du Nemours
Brandywine River
du Pont Banks
Cal
Legislature Takes Recess After Turbulent Session
Springfield, NL Dec 3. The legislature adjourns for recess until February 28 after heated debate and a parliamentary mix up. The house passed the last emergency appropriation bill and a joint resolution for a recess to February 23, while the senate concurred on February 23. The body cleared emergency bills intended to fix earlier blunders tied to Fergus suits.
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Springfield
House
Senate
Assembly
$100000 Blaze Destroys Joliet Garage District
Joliet on December 2 suffered a $100,000 fire after a gasoline explosion in a central garage injured eight people including owner Andrew Strutze. Most severe injuries sent to St Joseph's hospital as flames wrecked much of the business block and threatened wider destruction. On December 4 Mrs William Randolph Hearst announced the birth of twin boys at Riverside Drive residence joining four existing sons.
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Joliet
Andrew Strutze
Strutzel
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. R. Hearst
Twine
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Riverside Drive
Greek Steamer Zarails Sunk by Submarine in Mediterranean
London reports the Greek steamer Zarails sunk in the Mediterranean by a submarine. The crew escaped in boats and were rescued by a steamer.
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London
Zarails
Mediterranean
Plotters Are Guilty Jurors Out Seven Hours Verdict
The jury found Dr Karl Buanyz and three Hamburg American officials guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U S government by obtaining relief ship clearances for German cruisers in the Atlantic early in the war. Sentences not set due to hour, appeals likely. co defendants include George Kotter Adolph Hachmeister and Joseph Poppinghaus. Felix Leffner not tried.
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New York
United States District Court
Karl Buanyz
United States
Atlantic
Tip
Federal Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Lberty
Karl Buenz
Hamburg-American Inc
New York City
George Kotter
Adolph Hachmeister
Joseph Poppinghaus
Eullty
Felix Leffner
Peace expedition passports issued for Ford group
Washington reports state department issued seventy five neutral country passports on Thursday for Ford peace expedition members. Some applications were refused for faults or citizenship issues. Milholland and Lochner noted setbacks. Ford planned to sail for Europe Saturday with delegates to remain as permanent peace representatives.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Inex Milholland Batssegain
New York
Louis P. Lochner
Hague
Millionaire Weds Employee at Akron Ceremony
Dee Ohta Columbus Barber, seventy four, founder of the Diamond Match company, married his private secretary Mary F. Orr, thirty eight, in Akron on Thursday. Wealth estimated at six million dollars. Bride’s relatives attended. couple left for Old Point Comfort and Washington after the ceremony. Separately, the Seaboard train carrying Speaker Champ Clark and wife derailed near Washington. no injuries reported as cars derailed except their sleeping coach.
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Akron
Dee
Columbus
Clark
Washington
Seaboard
Speaker
Champ Clark
Clarks
Train Wrecks Eastbound Passenger Train No 18 near Freeman
Spokane Dec 3 The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway passenger train No 18 the Columbian east bound was wrecked by a broken rail mile east of Freeman Washington One brakeman was killed
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Spokane
Wash
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Columbian
Freeman
Mind Your Own Business Mystery
A man performs a puzzling act that captivates onlookers who cannot grasp its purpose. The crowd swells as curiosity grows until a spectator asks what he is doing. The response: he is minding his own business, and the inquiry ends.
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Gage
Meat and land offers lure Texas farming wealth
World calling for meat promises beef profits from Texas prairies and kafir corn fattening. Advertises farm land near Rock Island Lines with easy terms and monthly homeseeker tickets. L. M. Allen of Rock Island Lines invites readers to write for details at 719 La Salle Station Chicago.
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Texas
B. L. Bennatt
Stratford
Panhandle
Kansas City
Rock Island
Staten
L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
la Salle Station
Chicago
Balky Mule in Mine Sues for Coal Mine Injury
Jon Dimarco of Franklin sues a coal company in district court claiming 4053 dollars for injuries suffered when a mule balked in a mine. Three coal cars were being moved. a timber was placed under a car wheel and crushed Dimarco after the mule refused to move. He was unable to work.
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Jon Dimarco
Franklin
Dimarco
Advertisements and Humorous Bits in a 1900s Paper
A collection of short items including medical patent remedies for kidney and indigestion, a testimonial from Mrs A G Clement praising Dodd's Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills, a New York ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, plus a light quip about preparedness and a brother going to the movies. The page blends ads, jokes, and brief notices typical of local papers of the era.
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A. G. Clemens
West Alexander
Dodd
A.g.clement
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Not Gray Maire But Tired Eyee Keeps Us Looking Older
Phrase suggests advice on maintaining youthful appearance through eye care and attitude toward aging. Mentions Moyles and Marina Eyee as whimsical references. Overall tone teases aging, with caution against revealing age and debt.
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Gray Maire
Moyles
Marina
Anuric Tablets Ad for Kidney Disease Relief
An old advertisement explains the link between heart and kidney disease, urging readers to mail for a trial package of Anuric tablets from Dr. Pierce and offering free medical opinion. It promotes backache and frequent urination relief, claims high potency, and notes a preference for women’s health products with Favorite Prescription.
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Pierce
Sena
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Piarce
TIME OCCUPIED BY BOOKS Readings persist as main recreation for boys
Franklin K. Mat hlewa, chief scout librarian of the Boy Scouts, reports in large city schools boys spent Friday afternoon to Monday reading. A city boy submitted 98 books read during summer, showing reading remains the primary activity despite more outdoor sports. The nickel novel remains popular among boys.
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Brent Place
Franklin K. Matthlewa
Boy Scouts
Loxa tive Bromo Quinine touted as better choice
An advertisement claims that Laxa tive Bromo Quinine improves on ordinary quinine for any use, with no nervousness or head ringing. It promises superior efficacy and uniqueness with a local signature note from BW Grove dated 25.
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Grove
Precaution prompts conflict over debt in tense exchange
A terse exchange centers on Grimes and a ten dollar debt. The speaker anticipates nonpayment yet presses the matter to prevent a repeat offense. An advertisement urges readers to take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach for health.
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Dr. Pierce
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