General Rennenkampf Ousted And Belgrade Occupied
General Rennenkampf has been superseded after failing to arrive on time, disrupting a German encirclement in western Poland. German reinforcements pressed the front for a week of heavy fighting, with no available explanation for the delay. Austrian troops then occupy Belgrade, announced by General Frank to Emperor Francis Joseph on his sixty sixth anniversary.
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Petrograd
Rennenkampf
Poland
Grand Duke Nicholas
Nicholas
Vienna
London
Belgrade
Servia
Francis Joseph
Frank
Fifth Army Corps
New German War Loan Approved by Reichstag
The Reichstag voted a new war credit of five billion marks one dissentient Karl Liebknecht and Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg praised unity but warned sacrifices ahead Berlin reported via Amsterdam to London noting the large financial commitment and defense of liberties amid wartime gains.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Amsterdam
London
Karl Liebknecht
von Bethman-Hollweg
No Belgians for Iowa opposition organizes fight
Ames Iowa December 3 opposition to moving 100000 Belgians to Iowa after the war has organized for a determined fight at the greater Iowa convention. One dead three missing in the Oswego fire at Peter Massaro macaroni factory Fulton roof collapsed overturning a stove.
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Ames
Iowa
Greater
Oswego
Fulton
Fragmentary quotes hint at virtue and time footprints
A fragmented clipping presents two quotations about character and legacy. The first links time and footprints in history, while the second contrasts virtue with everyday conduct, noting the difficulty of measuring a man's strength by rare deeds versus daily life.
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Pnacal
Gardner Urges Readiness for Possible War in NY Speech
Congressman Gardner of Massachusetts told the Economic Club in New York that his resolution to inquire into the army and navy shows the nation is defenseless against invasion and urged steps to prepare for possible war.
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Congressman Gardner
Massachusetts
The
Economic Club
New York
Army
Navy
Bryn refuses to concede on submarine order clash
Washington dispatch reports William J. Bryan pressed Bethlehem Steel president Charles M. Schwab to stop submarine Dart production for belligerents as it could violate U S neutrality laws. Schwab and aides declined discussion. Bryan noted no proof of foreign warship work in the U S and said the matter is under consideration.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steel Company
United States
Schwab
State Department
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Russia
No 16 Inch Guns for Ju S Admiral Strauss Tells House
Rear Admiral Strauss told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the Navy Department is not ready to install sixteen inch guns on battleships. He said fourteen inch guns are highly efficient and upgrading would add little, noting German use of 45 centimeter weapons against French and Belgian fortifications. The committee views fourteen inch armament as the practical maximum for now.
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Strauss
House
Washington
Navy Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Bureau of Ordnance
France
Belgium
Germany
Boer Chief De Wet Captured As Rebel Leader
London reports an official Pretoria dispatch stating General Christian De Wet, famed Boer rebel leader, has been captured by loyal troops under General Botha. If confirmed, remaining rebels lack a clear commander after Beyers and Moritz fled. De Wet previously led forces at Koenig Spruit Roodeval and Sam's Post and opposed early support for Britain in World War I.
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London
Pretoria
Christian de Wet
Union of South Africa
Botha
Reuter’s
Beyers
Samuel Moritz
de Wet
Koenig Spruit
Roodeval
Sam
Great Britain
Ambassador Delivers Badges to English Boy Scouts
Ambassador Page presented gold badges to twenty five English boy scouts for aiding the American relief committee after the war outbreak. Five of the boys are serving in the war zone. Badges were sent to those in service with letters of presentation.
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Ambassador
London
Ambassador Page
Boy Scouts
American Relief Committee
Europe
Zeebrugge Docks Destroyed by British Bombardment
Amsterdam reports Zeebrugge harbor works are out of commission after renewed bombardment by the British fleet. Harbor features such as the flocks and other facilities cannot be used, and the harbor is closed. German submarines in the area are unable to depart.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
Handelsbuad
Weather observations across major cities show varied conditions
United States Weather Bureau reports last night temperatures from New York 56 to Atlantic City 62, Albany 50, Boston 48, Buffalo 40, Chicago 40, St. Louis 40, New Orleans 46, Washington 54. Conditions ranged from clear and cloudy to rain and fog in several hubs.
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United States Weather Bureau
P.m
New York
Albany
Atlantic City
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Surnames in Bosnia and Mark Twain Quip On Death Rumor
The piece notes Bosnian surname variation by religion with branches sharing roots and meanings, giving examples like Rai and Jennet meaning paradise as well as Sokol and Shahinagich meaning falcon. It also recounts Mark Twain’s death rumor and his reply, Rumor of my death greatly exaggerated, after a London visit.
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Bosnia
Sir Charles Eliot
Raikovich
Jennetich
Rai
Jennet
Mark Twain
London
Mrs. Clemens
Sailors' Paradise Promises Fiddler's Green Gleam
Describes a sailor’s ideal land called Fiddler's Green or Blysium, a harbor of rum and lime juice, endless music, merriment, dancing, and tobacco as the ultimate sailors' haven.
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Paradise
Fiddler's Green
Boys Give President Doves
Washington December 3 President Wilson greeted 1500 Corn Boys club members honored for agricultural contests in Ohio They presented one cage of white doves to the president in honor of his peace efforts and him championing agrarian programs
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Washington
Wilson
Corn Boys* Club
Ohio
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Est
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American Press Association
JU. S
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Whmerner
Men's and
Broad Street
Monmouth
RED Bana
Albert S. Miller
Joseph Salz Red Bank
AJ Supp
L. de la Roussille
Broad &T
RED Bank Bicycle Exchange
Front ST
Globe Hotel
East Front St
R. Boice & Co
Agency For Hupmobiles
New Jersey
Pianos Stor
LO Red Bank
Talking Machines
Musical Instruments
Freehold
White Street
N. J
American Presa Association
U. S. Scouts
Zeebrugge Docks
Cor
Broadway
Fifth Ave
Robin Hood
A. C. Bennett CO
Branchport Ave
A. M. Townley & Co
Simmerman’s
Tal
Hicks
W.h. Parker
Broadway Iver Johnson
Goldberg’s
A&p
Iona
el Ryad
Westcott, Maxwell
Ford Cars
Andy
Southay
Tel
Dia & Flour
Hecker’s
Ceresota
Pillsbury’s
L.williams
Long Branch
Columbia Hotel
van Loons
Grace
Jerace Dear
Wwe
van Loon
Graham
B. W. Bennett
R. M. Harris Shoe Store
Koops & Abels
J.T. Woolley
Rockwell Ave
E. M. Colton
Third Ave
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