British Open Ax Offensive Along the Ypres Front
Wireless dispatch reports an English attack along a three kilometer front near Ypres was repulsed with heavy losses on both sides. In Romania Russian forces press a new movement while Austro German troops capture Cameni and Ciolanesti with over 1,200 Romanian prisoners taken. Marshal Mackensen’s forces crossing the Danube claim about 2,600 Romanians captured. In the Somme area British artillery and rifle fire intensify with limited new advances reported near Gueudecourt.
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Herls
Sayville
Belelum
Ypres
Camitem
Forsburg
Ciolanesti
von Mackensen
Danube
Saya
Herre
Serre Pe
Front News Report From Macedonian Front Gives Brief Update
Official dispatch from the Macedonian front states no major developments yesterday on the eastern front. Kaili and foe are Sieodering Lionas. Aerial bombardments dropped by enemy aviators targeted Prilep in Serbia, about 25 miles northeast of Monastir.
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Parke
Dee
Kaili
Foe
Lionas
Barmuda
Prilep
Serbia
Monastir
Submarine Attacks Fleet of Trawlers
London reports a German submarine attacked the British fishing fleet on Tuesday without warning. No trawlers were sunk by guns or bombs. one was disabled and its master and crew were saved. The crew abandoned vessels after the attack and the submarine reportedly fired on boats.
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London
Lloyda
Vic Masters
Lincoln papers advance price to two cents a copy
Lincoln Neb November 30 The Lincoln Daily News and Lincoln Daily News increased street and stand prices from one cent to two cents per copy citing higher print paper costs.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln Yeaily
Lincoln Daily
Rescue of Captain and Five Men From Waterlogged Schooner
New York reports the rescue at sea of Captain Diamond and five crew members from the schooner Arthur H. Wright of St Johns Nova Scotia after 23 days exposed in a wrecked vessel. The Goldshell oil tanker, after a five month voyage, found them and brought them to port.
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New York
Goldshell
Arthur H. Wright
St. Johns
N. F
Diamond
Alicante
Spain
Hayes
Cn Diamond
Hensura
New Orleans
Vierdeaux
Hinxcay
Eaux
Christmas clubs put millions on deposit in banks
New York reports 2,899,000 Christmas club depositors nationwide with about 40 million dollars in New York and New Jersey totals. The public release notes 12 million dollars for the year’s New York sale and 610 million in New Jersey.
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New York
United States
New Jersey
Indian cyclone hits Pondicherry, hundreds feared dead
Reuters dispatch from Madras reports near 900 people feared dead in a cyclone that caused heavy property damage around Pondicherry, the chief French settlement in India. The storm also disrupted communications and transport along the coast.
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London
Pondicherry
India
Reuter
Madras
Britain to take possession of mines in South Wales
London Nov 1 The government will assume control of all coal mines in South Wales on December 1 under the defense of the realm act. The move, announced late last night, surprised both sides in the mine controversy. Secretary Richards of the South Wales Miners federation warned miners would oppose it unless extended nationwide. A majority of South Wales leaders are in London for a conference and will meet this morning to discuss the situation.
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London
Nee
South Wales
Wis
Richards
South Wales Miners’ Federation
Germany Offers Peace End Promise as War Ends
In a Reichstag address on the man power bill Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg urged ending the war with a peace guaranteeing Germany’s existence. He spoke after celebrating his 60th birthday, praising troops and urging civilian conscription for war production while noting enemy superiority and continued material needs. He cited German resolve and moral right to peace, and highlighted battlefield orders once used against retreat as proof of soldier duty. Also noted: indigo sowing in Madras presidency India reaching about 182,000 acres.
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Teviin
Bayville
Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Germany
Romania
Aester
von Stein
Thiepval
Avricourt
Wilson to Send House to Europe
Washington reports renewed peace hopes as German circles speculate on a separate peace if Romania falls. President Wilson stands ready to move on talks, while Col. House may head to Europe for a peace mission, but allies show no willingness to negotiate now.
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Washington, D. C
von Bethmann-Holwegge
Dihfuset
Teutons
Bucharest
Romania
London
Francis Joseph
Wilson
Col
RE. M. House
Europe
Frau Schratt Left Legacy by Emperor
London dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph's will leaves actress Katharina Schratt sixty thousand pounds. Princess Elisabeth inherits the same amount. Schratt, longtime companion at Schoenbrunn and Vienna society, remained an intimate through the emperor's later years amid mixed public reaction.
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Frau Schratt
London
Berne
Katharina Sebratt
Imperial Theater
Francia Joseph
Schoenbrunn Castle
Vienna
Emprees
London Dispatch On Katharinn Belralt Refused Entry
A London dispatch reports Katharinn Belralt a close associate of Emperor Francis Joseph was refused admission to the emperor’s chamber the day after his death and asked to leave the cathedral immediately.
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London
Whreleans
Katharinn Belralt
Francis Joseph
Kawsas Taboo Film Scandal Sparks Reform Debate
A Kansas business man involved with stenographers in films faces public pressure to reform. The incident prompts a statewide conversation on decency and censorship, with officials debating tightening controls on movie content and behavior.
Farmer Cleans Up on Wilson Wins Election Bets
Kiowa county farmer Charles Johnson reports gathering a mixed haul from a local election bet. He lists items including $900 in cash, small sums from multiple bets, books, boxes of elmore, trades and sports odds, plus two trained coon dogs and a mole span valued at $450. Johnson stated he bet publicly on Wilson’s election and collected bets from supporters and detractors alike.
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Greensburg
Kam
Charles Johnson
Kiowa County
Las Juet
Elmore
Johnson
Wilson
Bell
California
Toll of War Put at 22,450,611 Men
War Study Society of Copenhagen estimates the 25 month toll of the European conflict to December 1, 1916 includes 6,403,317 dead 13,119,418 wounded and 2,925,938 invalided. The report totals casualties by country and lists British losses at 74,650 for November.
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Chicago
War Study Society of
Copenhagen
Davalle
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Rowland Chane
France
Germany
Fide Huswin Life Aw
Serbia
Turkey
Wage Increase at International Harvester Chicago Plants
The International Harvester company announced a 10 percent wage hike for Chicago plant labor effective December 1 and a general price-line rise across works, though not a fixed percentage for all operations.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company Today
Outlaws Hold Chihuahua City Amid Reports of Attack
Two Syrian refugees arriving by train from Bane report Villa attacked Chihuahua City, was repulsed, then returned on the fifth day and captured the city. General Trevina allegedly moved south with part of his command. Between 49 and 50 foreigners, including Americans, traveled on the train. casualties among Americans or others were not stated.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Dew L
Chihuahua City
Villa
Trevina
Wounded Carranza troops seen in Juarez yards
In Juarez a second class passenger coach carried wounded Carranza soldiers. Yards held 26 field pieces likely from Trevino forces. General Gonzales returned with a special train from Sauz. Mexican physicians treated the wounded as hospital supplies rushed to an improvised Red Cross car. A train to the south was assembled to move refugees and wounded to the border.
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Juarex
Carranza
Juarez
Trevino
Gonzales
Sauz
Carranza Troop Movements Reported Near Border
Reports circulated in Presidio and Ojinaga claim two Carranza troop columns from Chihuahua City head toward the border. One column at Coyames and another at Aldama along the Orient railway. A message from Aldama to Coyame and then the border heightened border-area rumors. Villa reportedly holds Chihuahua city with border activity in Ojinaga.
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Presidio
Tex
Iia
United States Army
Marfa
Ojinaga
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Coyames
Aldama
Orient
Chihuahhua City
Ofinayre
Aldana
Leopold Favored by Kaiser for Veroy of Poland
Kaiser William backs Prince Leopold of Bavaria for the Polish throne. Leopold is close to the Kaiser, and the ruler likely would intervene to support him if named, signaling strong imperial influence in Poland's succession.
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Leopold
Kaiser
Poland
Bavaria
Earthquake Shocks Hit University Area Last Night
A strong earthquake disturbance was recorded near St Iknathia College and Georgetown University observatory. Tremors began at 1:22 p.m. and reached maximum intensity around 1:19 to 1:20 p.m., lasting over an hour with epicenter estimated 4 000 to 5 000 kilometers away, possibly near the West Indies.
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Chovennid
Ile
University of St Iknathia College
Cidenbach
Oberwey
Cheorgetown University Aeismologion
Laon Mikes
Washington
The
West Indies
Greeks Will Resist Entente Demands Amid Crisis
Athletes and officials report in Feanday that the commander in chief and the Adenia regiment chiefs meet with the first army core. The King and Premier Lameroe signaled firm opposition to Entente demands as Admiral Du Fournet warns of material delivery latency.
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Welnieciav
Feanday
Adenia
Firat
Lameroe
Admiral du Fournet
Presidents Own New Cavalry Fad Draws Attention
Troops A B and C of the District of Columbia National Guard, largely college men, design no uniform yet claim equal splendor with blue and gold and call themselves The President's Own. Their equipment lives up to the grandeur of the idea.
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District of Columbia National Guard
Greek War Secretary Quits King's Cabinet
The European dispatch reports the Greek War Secretary resigning from the king's cabinet. General Drewes is set to be replaced by Geer Hypoopoulon as the Greek minister returns to Athos. Interwoven notes mention an imperial decree and a distant marriage arrangement involving Sir Paul Bee and Decard Schweier amid wartime disruptions.
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London
Nev
Grek
Keuwhern
Athens
Drewes
Corfe
Athos
Hie van Poorttallys
Seth Dn
Tod
Alsogder Tachos
Tin
Paul Bee
Mitel Friedrich
Jtdecard Schweier
Germany
Norfolk
Cudahy Company Shows Great Gain in Sales
figures show Cudahy Packing Co earnings for the year ending May 1. Dividend declared at 2000007, with net profits up to 8528002 from the prior year. Sales rose markedly against the previous fiscal period.
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Cudahy Company
Chicago
Salen
Coahy Packing Company
Michaber Lewere Elsaedo
Sant Ae Augeulnet
Es Monte
Eurplice
Chelorian
Mystifying Text Fragments From an Old Page
Reads as garbled OCR notes touching maritime crew, volumes, and a regional clerical figure. Mentions Neiman Haiy and Glouoent with unclear actions or dates.
Fragmentary OCR Records Lost Clue in Port City Event
A damaged OCR passage notes a Port City event with unclear references to Ave, Vita, and a voyage. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only scattered terms such as Portia and Vogieagenth. The fragment hints at a trip or voyage but lacks concrete details.
Public Boycott Lowers Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Across Cities
The piece reports a nationwide public boycott of turkeys and fruits of public ire hitting middlemen. Prices for eggs and potatoes fall as dealers cut costs to spur purchases amid rising cost of living worries. Officials cite reduced demand in major eastern cities and increased potato supplies.
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Ma Cemilius F. Burne
Troy
New York
Murns
Hart‘ean
Turkeys Fall in Pittsburgh After Wholesale Price Fight
In Pittsburgh on Water Street a scramble between buyers and sellers drove prices down to 23 to 25 cents per pound. Dealers rushed to weigh birds as disputes over pricing sparked a frenzied market, prompting halts to prevent customers from leaving with ships for the Monongahela River and causing financial strain citywide.
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Pittsburgh
Water Street
Monongahela River
Thousands Dining Out as Poultry Prices Slump
In Chicago the Thanksgiving day meal sees fewer turkeys served despite a sudden price drop. Retail birds fetch 38 to 36 cents per pound as dealers report thin demand and only a few firms operating this morning. Hotels and restaurants expect to feed hundreds to thousands at dinner, with diners advised it may be cheaper to eat out.
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Chicago
Cooperative Stores Save Money When Well Managed
Washington notes that cooperative rural stores tend to lower prices but fail when poorly run. Agricultural experts report extensive findings stressing careful business methods and the need to teach farmers the link between efficiency and success.
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Washington
Cays
Pacific Coast Feels Pinch of High Prices
San Francisco reports Thanksgiving price pressures across the Pacific Coast with shoppers paying higher costs on many commodities. Turkeys commonly ranged around 25 to 30 cents per pound, with smaller towns closer to farms able to offer some relief.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
van Hot Yogte
Turkeys Fall in Price Amid Weak Demand
Faltinere Maryland November 30 Turkeys in the market fell from 55 to 20 cents a pound as demand weakened at principal markets. Vendors report lean wholesale trading and a push toward rabbit as a substitute for turkey in the market.
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Faltinere
Ermal
Rabbita
Thanksgiving Observed Quietly in Washington
Washington reported a silent Thanksgiving with the annual service at St. Paul’s church in the capital. President and Mrs. Wilson planned a White House dinner after church, while guests and family prepared for the holiday, as crowds gathered in churches.
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Washington
St. Powrlie's
Wilton
White House
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