Austrian Empire Under New Ruler Takes War Mantle
The Austro Hungarian monarchy declares it will continue the war under King Charles I after a special Wiener Zeitung issue prints his proclamation and a letter to Premier Koerber confirming his assumption of government. Reports say Archduke Charles Francis may become emperor. Greek government rejects Entente demands as Russian reinforcements arrive on Transylvania front and Allied attacks near St Pierre Vaast fail. Romanian forces withdraw from the Jiul valley in eater Wallachia.
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Npetor Charles
Austria
Vienna
Reuters
Wiener Zeitung
Koerber
Berlin
Copenhagen Volitiken
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Charles Francis
Austria- Hungary
Fimperor
Charles
London
Nex Gueudecourt
St. Pierre Vaast Wood
Bucharest
Jiul
Wallachia
Charles Francis Joseph
Zitt
Francis Joseph
Archduke Charles Francis Ingephy
Austria-Hungary
Tatan Wisce
Transylvania
Carpathia
Strained German American Ties Amid Submarine Actions
Nov 28 report from Harlin notes new complications in German American relations. American inquiries, including the Marina and Arabia cases, seek replies from Germany about submarine warfare and treatment of passenger liners. J Crow, American chargé, filed ten questions, six remain unanswered as signs point to a harsher stance.
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Harlin
Associated Press
Gorc Cmany
Marina
Arabia
Germany
Hughes congratulates Wilson after reelection in telegram
Charles J. Hughes Republican candidate for president telegraphed President Wilson in Washington to congratulate him on his re election. The message quoted expresses sincere thanks and best wishes for the years to come as California and other results neared final official counts.
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Hughes
Lakewood
N. de Mor
Charles J. Hughes
Wilson
Bine
Tanchos Sands
California
Fsa
Washington
1. C
Wirgin
Scouts Meet Tonight at YMCA for Monthly Session
All scouts and scoutmasters gather at the YMCA at 7:15 PM for the monthly meeting. They will discuss work, exam prep, and enjoy a program. The night promises strong progress, with demonstrates for advancement. Program includes song, prayer, astronomy talk, music, signaling hints, and legends.
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Y. M. Cuua
Lie Pight
America
E. A. Edwards
Mrof. Stouffer
Mr. Hays
Thom
Will Defend The City Inface Over The Forces
In the capital annulers and mortifications Cunard yown tt West and South officers say Ny ny Francisco attack on Chihuahua with Spainish forces. Villa reportedly moved south of Chihuahua to reinforce the Horositas while ammunition trains and troops head toward Trevina’s position. General Trevine defends the city with about 4000 men, artillery, and fortifications as Carruiis officers in lusacea retreat.
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Cunard
Wicers
Francisco
Chihuahua
Doures
Wille
Villa
Holiadd
Dave
Énal Wis
Spesia
General Trevina
Trevine
Vrévinn
Lusacea
McKeever Militant Offers to Pay Fines
McKeever head of the state child welfare department offers to pay the fines of any yearling who administers crouncings to upper classmen. No freshmen have yet dared to provoke the anger of sophomores. Arthur O Keefe commissioned as second lieutenant in the United States Army after two years at Kansas University. He is known in Kansas athletics through Leavenworth High School teams. Mrs Joe Robertson and Miss Mary Robertson go to Kansas City to spend the day.
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Carthage
Wo A. McKeever
State Child Welfare Department
WU. Man
Arthur O'Keefe
Kansas University , Hs
United States Army
O'Keefe
Third Infantry
Leavenworth
Joe W. Robartson
Railroad needs discussed by counselor Thom today
Counselor Thom addresses the commission regarding railway needs in the region. He outlines funding, maintenance, and expansion priorities, urging timely action to improve service and safety across lines. The discussion focuses on projected costs and implementation timelines for upgrades and new projects.
Control Idea Wrong Railroad Rates Made by Government
Washington, Nov 25 Alfred P Thom, spokesman for railway executives advisory committee, urged discussion of regulatory changes to fix transportation costs not by theory but by public needs. He warned current rules deter investment, limit railroad revenues, and bind expenses, arguing better facilities lower living costs and that government ownership could follow if private regulation fails.
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Washington
B. C
wHfart
Alfred P. Thom
Eounsel
Railway Executives Advisory Committee
Thom
Merchants and Farmers consider chamber of commerce merger
Executive committee of the Merchants and Farmers Association plans a session tonight to discuss incorporating as the Chamber of Commerce. Aimed at a full membership drive, the meeting begins at 7 o clock in association rooms.
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Merchants) and Farmers Sentation Casine
The
Merchants and Farmers Association
Chamber of Comemeres
Hampaign
Kansas Weather Highlights Today and Tonight
Weather notes indicate fair conditions today with unsettled terms and a forecast into tonight and Friday. Northwest portions may experience changes, with temperatures and conditions varying across regions.
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Kansas
A Pioneer Teacher and Superintendent Dies
Obituary notes the death of a pioneer early day teacher and first superintendent of Schenis iy County. The long serving educator influenced local schooling and community development through decades of service.
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Schenis Iy County
Pair of Topeka auto thieves nabbed in Lawrence chase
Sheriff and deputy arrest George J. Cole 17 and Jack H. Wright 19 after a Buick roadster stolen from Topeka turned up in Midland with a pursuit ending at Santa Fe station. Lawence police identify suspects. one carried a pistol, the other a worn pair of dice. Topeka officers alerted to return for questioning.
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Buick
Topeka
Midland
Affler
George J. Cole
Jack H. Wright
W. J. Cummings
Wilson Sehneck
G. L. Edwards
Kansas
Lawrence Sincerts Nue
Rhode Island Street
Sheriff Cummings
H.L. Chambers
Santa Fe
D. Cuthbert
Lawrence
Charles Wahl
Dr. Cimbers
Lawsenue
McKeen Elected Chairman and Meade Secretary at Paoli Meeting
At the State Bankers Association Group IIIL meeting in Paoli Lawrence residents C W McKeen was chosen chairman for the next year and J J Meade was named secretary. Attending from Lawrence were W F March I J Meade and C Corey.
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IIL
State Bankers’ Association
Tavladay
C. W. McKeen
Lawrence
J. J. Meade
W. F. March
I. J. Meade
Corey
Reward withdrawn for missing Lawrence man UC de Wulfkukle
Since UC de Wulfkukle vanished from Lawrence on August 3 114 a reward of 300 offered for information on his whereabouts remained unpaid yesterday when LH We Wallkulle his father withdrew the offer. No new tips reached authorities. he had driven to town for a two year old toad ride past. Rangers have not confirmed any info. He was believed to have been in Kansas City a year ago where he paid his life insurance.
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Lamorrey
Plymouth Congregational
Ehareh
O. C. Brown
Oak Ell
Mir Welwards
Plymouth Church
O. K. Edwards
Southampton
Mass
Edwards
Phillips Academy
Andover
Westfield Normal School
Wederen
Ruwchards
Hirst
Lawrence
New England
Pomeroy
Emigrant Aidt. Con
Amd
Robinson Wis
Douglas County
University of Kansas
Massachusetts
Linealr
Ble
Wis
Jte
Sixth Army
Edswaris
Tyrouth Congregational Church
UC. de
Peace Movement Seeks California Petitions For World Peace
A California drive aims to collect 200000 to 800000 signatures calling the United States to move alone or with other neutral nations to secure peace and a guarantee against future wars. The effort is sponsored by prominent state men with support from the American neutral conference commission and starts in San Francisco. Lectures for University women include Florence Finch Kelly of New York speaking at Snow Hall on The Importance of Being a Woman. Dayton cartoonist Devoss Woodland Driscoll, 48, creator of Maude cartoons, dies after a month of illness.
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Francisco
American Neutral Conference Commission
New York
Conny Ort
California
United States
Florence Finch Kelly
University
Snow Hall
Dunkley Wins Medal For Best Drilled Man
Corporal Frank Dunkley earned the Usher medal as the best drilled man in H company after nearly two hours of trials at the armory. The competition tested manual of arms and execution of orders with seven or eight men remaining near the end.
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Frank Dunkley
Sher
Cotnts
Phe
Avas
Mahlon Weed
Usher
Sam Usher
Claude Testerman
Bank Statements Set New Record in Lawrence Banks
National banks in Lawrence report record showing in latest statements as of November 17. Lawrence National, Merchants National and Merchants Loan and Savings, and Watkins National display resources of 4 1238.40 and deposits totaling 149,578.04, with over a million dollars in cash across the three banks, signaling strong local financial health and a prosperous business climate.
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Treasury
Journal-World
Lawrence National Bank
Merchants National Bank
Merchants Loan and Savings Bank
Watkins National Bank
Lawrence
People’s State Bank
Farm Loan and Savings Bank
Citizens
State Bank
Visit by University of Washington leader sparks Kansas talks
Dr Henry Suzzullo president of the University of Washington visits Lawrence for idea gathering speaking with journalism and chemistry departments about available manpower. Known educator former head at Teachers College Columbia University, he has lectured to teachers in Kansas and authored significant works on education.
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Henry Suzzalla
University of Washington
Lawrence PL
Henry Susaullo
Universi F Washington Songer Sting
Suzeatoy
L. Nealing
Sozzullo
Teachers’ College
Columbia’ University
Kansas
University disciplinarians weigh lenience for Naughty Rally students
A dozen students anxiously await their 4 PM hearing before the University disciplinary committee including Dr L Patterson and W L Burdick to explain participation in the Naughty Rally from three weeks ago. A student says the committee will not issue severe punishment and calls the members good sports. Also notes merchants bowling scores and a game tonight between Tucker and McKirahan.
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Drf L. Patterson
W. L. Burdick
Eugenie Gallop
W. C. Stevens
P. F. Whikser
Merchants
Barteldes, Jr
Kuhne
Highman
Barteldes Jr
Tucker
McKirahan
May Start Petition Against Franchise Over Interurban Route
Local interest grows over the city franchise for the interurban. A petition drive may refer the ordinance to a citywide vote after discussion of routing north of the river. Alignment affects rival lines and potential extensions to Topeka, with public sentiment turning on the north route decision.
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Kaw
Thrones
Kopeka
Interurban
Seventh Street
Mani City
Journal-World
She, Hocker & Dixon Hine
Zarah
Topeka
Lawrence
Ferrery
Hocker& Dixon
Zarahk
Topekai
Rence
Kansas Election Surprise Stuns Former Kansas Governor
Former Governor Stubbs, returning from Texas, said Kansans’ surprise vote for Wilson in November puzzled Texans. He noted Texans widely discussed Kansas’ shift from expected Republican to Democratic, with many asking how Kansas swung so unexpectedly, and one Texan even teased that Kansas now aligns with Texas.
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Stubbs
Texas
Kansas
Wilson
Kans
South
Christmas Plans for Statewide Community Celebrations
Professor W J A McKeever of the University of Kansas heads a statewide plan to hold twilight Christmas Day exercises in towns across Kansas. Activities include hymns, Bible readings, and decorating a community Christmas tree. C H Talbot of the League of Kansas Municipalities was named to the National Cities Utilities Bureau advisory board, with W L Porter in Topeka to announce the appointment.
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A. McKeever
W. JA. McKeever
Department ‘of
University of Kansas
Kansas
C. H. Talbot
League of Kansas
National Cities’ Utilities Bureau
Philadelphia
W. L. Porter
Topeka
Eyer
United States
Mgr
Talbot
Avill
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