Mackensen's forces near Bucharest drive continues
Berlin dispatches report Mackensen within sixteen miles of Bucharest as Romanian defenders resist on the river southwest of the city. Von Falkenhayn advances northwest and joins from the south, with crossings of the Danube and the Ahitar river aiding the push toward the capital.
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Berlin
Mackensen
Bucharest
Kirlbabave
von Ikenhayn
Transylvania
War Office
Ahitar
Roumania
Teutonic
Alexandria
von Falkenhayn
Teutons
Danube
Orzova
Aluta
Dubrudja
Alt
Ania
War updates from multiple centers reflect Greek crisis and naval actions
Reports from London and Washington recount Greece defying demands from Admiral Dufournet, the expulsion of German diplomats provoking Berlin protests, and Allied air and naval actions. Zeppelins strike English coastships, submarine warfare widens, and the British cruiser Newcastle sinks after striking a mine with heavy losses.
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Admiral Dufournet
Washington
Greece
Berlin
Braemer Castle
Aegean Sea
Zeebrugge
New York
Lancaster
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Athens
Itelf
Thes
T Premier
Upen
England
Lloyd's
English
Lowestoff
Newcastle
Firth of Forth
Scotland
RUMORED MOVEMENT TOWARD PEACE INITIATED BY U S
Washington report claims first official peace moves have begun led by U S diplomats in belligerent capitals. It notes cautious public sentiment and broad support from South American governments and neutral European states. Emperor Karl’s death halts plans briefly but new ruler may favor the peace scheme though Austria remains committed to continued war.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Mobilization plan to marshal German Empire resources
Serlin Nov 27 A vast mobilization plan will become law on Monday uniting civil life to marshal the empire’s manpower and resources in a single concerted effort to raise efficiency and strength, with effects reaching across the entire civilian sector.
Jellico Becomes First Sea Lord as Beatty Takes Command
London November 20 Admiral Jellico is named first sea lord of the admiralty and is succeeded by Admiral Beatty, commander of the cruiser squadron that fought at Jutland last May.
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Jellico
Admiralty
Admiral Beatty
London
Beatty
Jutland
Protest Reduces Price Of National Bird
New York reports a household boycott on eggs amid protests over the cost of living. The agitation prompts a 4 cent drop in turkey prices as Food Speculators face losses after a riot pause in Pittsburgh.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Steamship Companies Tell Their Story in Alaska Rates Hearing
In Seattle on November 27 the final hearing on Alaska freight rate cases convened with steamship representatives presenting their claims and arguments. The session proceeded amid testimony outlining shipping costs, service impacts, and proposed rate adjustments.
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Seattle
Alaska Freight Rate Cares
Local Firm Wins Bid for War Department Air Machines
Sandusky Ohio reports a local aeroplane company submitting the lowest bid for constructing M7 machines requested by the war department.
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Sandusky
Ohio
War Department
Canadian Gold Arrives in New York Reaches 510 Million
More Canadian gold bars landed in New York on November 30, adding eight million dollars to the year’s total and lifting the grand sum to five hundred ten million dollars.
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New York
Canada
Naval contracts awarded for ships worth over sixty five million
Washington November 30 Secretary of the Navy Daniels has awarded contracts for more than 65 million dollars in fighting ships. The awards cover multiple hulls, engines and outfitting components, with several shipyards named as recipients. Strong naval buildup details indicate a broad procurement push through the year end.
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Washington
N. Daniels
President Faces Diplomatic Problems Amid Turkish, German Tensions
The State Department faces Turkish denial of exit rights for several hundred Americans and plans new representations to Germany over Belgian civilian labor deportations. Berlin queries on submarine incidents loom large as Belgians' treatment influences U S stance. Ambassador Gerard returns to Berlin with final instructions as Wilson stresses Germany must honor submarine pledges.
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Washington
Navy
Elkus
Constantinople
State Department
Turkey
Department
United States
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Wilson
Germany
Rei
Charles Sinclair Survives Blizzard Near Iditarod
Charles Sinclair, long-time Otter Creek worker, was found alive after a brutal blizzard that stranded him from Tuesday evening until Thursday morning. He trekked sixteen miles toward Fritz Wolters roadhouse, dodging extreme cold, exhaustion, and disoriented wandering before reaching safety. A rescue party found his sled and dogs later, and locals urged trail markings to prevent future tragedies.
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Iditarod
Schirmeier
Tibioi
Iditurod
Fritz
Fitz
Sinclair
Ads Wiig
al Calswell
Schirmeier's
EarlieCord
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J. W. Yen
Fritz Wolters
Archbold aide in precarious condition in Tarrytown
In Tarrytown New York December 1 John D Archbold president of the Ste Company and associate of John D Rockefeller is reported in dangerous condition after a transfusion of blood. Five doctors attend and Rockefeller has canceled all engagements to stay near him.
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Tarrytown
N.Y
John D. Archbold
Ste Company
John D. Rockefeller
Mr.Rockefeller
Southern railroad men unanimously for strike
December 1 report states President Peyton of theLouis railroad has moved for mediation to adjust the controversy with its employer, who are unanimously in favor of the strike.
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Southern Railroad
Peyton
E Louis Railroad
Accident at San Francisco cuts launch in two
A launch from the United States supply ship Glacier carrying thirty passengers was cut in two by the freighter Apache. Three persons were killed and three others seriously wounded. Prompt action by other launches prevented a larger loss of life.
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San Francisco
United States
Glacier
Submarine Warning Sent By Allied Cruisers
Wireless messages warned entente vessels to avoid regular steamship lines as allied cruisers patrolled the coast. The alert lasted four hours yesterday and aimed to deter enemy submarine threats near Boston.
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Boston
Machine shop goes to Otter by J E Riley Co
The Pioneer machine shop equipment is hauled to Otter Creek by J E Riley and Company to reassemble and install in a building under preparation. Charley Courtwright arrived from Wil Tow Creek yesterday.
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Otter
Pioneer Machine Shop
Otter Creek
J. E. Riley & Co
Charley Courtwright
Wil ‘Tow Creek
Sir Hiram Maxim Dies in London at 76
Sir Hiram Maxim, inventor of the automatic firearm and Maxim gun, died at his London home. Born February 5 1820 in Sangerville Missouri, he became a British resident in 1881 and was knighted in 1901. His inventions include incandescent lamps and Cordite. He leaves two children, Florence and Hiram Percy Maxim.
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London
Hiram Maxim
Hiram Stevens Maxim
Sangerville
urgencHbuen
Florence
George A. Cutter
Hiram Percy
Hiram
England
Vickers, Lim
New Years Masquerade by Pioneers in A B Hall
The local igloo of Pioneers announces a New Year’s masquerade ball and supper on Monday January 1 at A B hall in this city. The change from New Year’s Eve is because the last day of the old year falls on a Sabbath. Prizes will honor costume and makeup talent. The Pioneer supper is famous and the event is expected to be the winter’s big public entertainment.
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A.B. Hall
Election returns show Sulzer leading in Aniak vote
Aniak precinct returns list Sulzer with 4 votes over Wickersham 2 for Delegate and 4 to 2 for Sutherland over McGowan in the Senator race. Grigsby leads Attorney General 6 to 0. Burns 4, Dunn 6, Hess 1, Kilgore 5, Monahan 1, Snow 1, Webster 1 for Representatives. Prohibition- Dry 3 to 0. Other precincts report Sulzer ahead in Georgetown and Crooked River, while Marshall City two precincts give Wickersham a 4 vote plurality.
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Kuskokwim
Sulzer
Wickersham
Grigsby
Sutherland
McGowan
Joner—Jensen
Ross
Georgetown
Crooked River
Marshall City
Fortuna Ledge
Big Outside Mail Arrives First In Weeks
George Adams delivered the outgoing mail and met Henry Martella at Fritz Wolters roadhouse, noting the district receives its first Outside mail since October 11. Much second class mail was frozen solid, reflecting severe trail conditions of the season.
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George Adams
Adams
Fritz Wolters
Henry Martella
Dedication of New Masonic Temple Draws Enormous Crowds
Enormous crowds attended the dedication ceremonies for Seattle's new Masonic temple held yesterday, marking a significant civic and fraternal event in the city.
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Seattle
Masonic
Villa Seizes Chihuahua City Amid Heavy Fighting
Desperate assaults north of the border place Villa in control of Chihuahua city and surroundings. Trevino’s Carranza forces suffer casualties, with reports of generals killed and hundreds of soldiers lost. Refugees and merchants plead for US protection as Villa moves toward Juarez and Torreon.
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EL Paso
Texas
Chibushua
Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Murgia
Chihuahua
Juarez
Vila
Carranza
Wills
Pershing
Zazman
Johan
United States
Bell
Torreon
Bandits to be pursued across border under treaty
Atlantic City dispatch reports a treaty signed by the joint Mexican mediation board to restore order on the border. It provides for conditional withdrawal of U S troops from Chihuahua and for military control with authority to send troops into Mexico to pursue bandits as deemed necessary.
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Atlantic City
Joint Mexican Mediation Board
United State
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Special Session Likely After Adamson Law Ruling
President Wilson may call an extra congressional session next spring amid railroad legislation push. The eight hour law awaits a U S Supreme Court ruling with a transcript filed and a quick hearing sought. In Chicago an injunction against the Adamson law failed, leaving the case to the high court. In Baltimore the AFL considered pushing for an eight hour day by law, awaiting Supreme Court action to resolve the issue.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Hook
Kansas City
City
Chicago
Carpenter
United States District Court
Gompers
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Hughes to Resume Law Practice in New York City
New Jersey Judge Hughes will resume his law practice in New York City on January 15, with his son joining the firm. Hughes, once a Republican candidate for the presidency, is based in Akewood.
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Hughes
Akewood
N. J
Newharles E. Hughes
New York City
Warns Against Foreign Loans From Canada
The Federal Reserve Board issued a warning about foreign loans with a 450 day limit, tied to a new loan being offered by the Canadian government. The notice underscores risk considerations for U S lenders and investors amid international financing activity.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Boards
Poisoner Captured by Burns in Chicago Banquet Case
Omaha dispatch reports Jean Crones, sought in the poisoning at a Chicago ecclesiastical banquet that injured Bishop Mueller and others, has been identified and captured by Detective William Burns.
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Omaha
Jean Crones
Mueller
Chicago
William Burns
Famous Evangelist Retires From Ministry
Omaha scene reports Billy Sunday, the famed revivalist, has announced retirement from ministry. Details mention his home near Santa Rosa California, and an income related note. Seattle report notes King County grand jury adjourned after returning fourteen indictments, three secret.
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Omaha
Noy
Billy Sunday
Seattle
King County Grand Jury
Moran and Fulton to contest heavyweight title match
Frank Moran and Fred Fulton have been matched for a championship battle in New York on December 22. The bout is limited to ten rounds and marks a decisive heavyweight showdown with both fighters aiming for the title.
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New York
Frank Moran
Fred Fulton
City moves to break up food product corners in Chicago
Chicago officials launched action to break up alleged price corners in food products. Inspectors entered cold storage plants and tagged goods believed held in violation of city ordinances.
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Chicago
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