Servians Defeat Teuton Invaders In Balkan War
London dispatch reports Austro German forces crossing the Danube at Belgrade split between destruction and capture, with Serbian defense entrenched in the mountains as Anglo French troops advance from Saloniki to aid Serbia and deter Bulgarian moves toward Macedonia amid Greece's cabinet crisis.
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London
Danube
Belgrade
Save
Austria
Germany
Serbia
Saloniki
Macedonia
Ententa
Athens
Greece
Alexander Zaimis
Halgarian manifesto pledges entry with central powers
The Halgarian government issued a national manifesto announcing its decision to join the war on the side of the central powers. The Frankfurter Zeitung, quoted by the Overseas News Agency, states Bularia would promote sticide if it did not align with Germans and their allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Ageney
Bulearia
Wabash Receivership Ends Near, New Company Formed
New York The Wabash railroad, under receivers for four years, will see the receivers discharged within two weeks and its property restored to security holders. Organizers expect changes in the directorate as bondholders prepare to meet assessment payments for reorganization. The reorganization proceeds amid increased bondholder participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wabash Railroad
State to Control Journals Foresees Regulation Move
Dr Talcott Williams director of the Pulitzer School of Journalism predicts state regulation of journalism. He tells students that within a few years reporters may need a state examination similar to lawyers and physicians before practicing the profession. The idea mirrors how medical and legal fields require licensure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Talcott Williams
Pulitzer School of Journalism
Carlson rescinds amnesty for former Strikers
Denver official Gor Carlson cites premature publicity for his reversal on extending general amnesty to the Strikers indicted over fatal riots in the Colorado labor conflict. He says the change of mind ends the broader pardon plan despite earlier signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson
Denver
Cola
Gor Carlson
Colorado
Embezzler Freed to Enlist in Paris Frontline Unit
A Paris based banker named Huguet, previously serving a sentence for embezzlement, was granted a pardon by request to enlist at the front. He was described as an "offlier at the front" and allowed to atone for his offence through service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Huguet
Change Liste Allies Bonds Open on New York Exchange
The first trade in the Anglo-French five year 6 percent bonds on the New York Stock Exchange was for 10 million dollars at 98. The issue represents a $100,000,000 offering with initial activity at the opening of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Ardmore Oil Holdings Sell For One Million Dollars
Oil holdings in the Healdon field owned by the Coline Ol Co. formed by 12 men who invested 175 dollars each were sold for 1 000 000 dollars to W H Modgts of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal Nets Million
Ardmore
Healdon
Coline Ol Co
W . Hmodgts
Chicago
Prisoners to Eat From Tables at Kansas Penitentiary
A Kandace penitentiary plan proposes dining inmates at individual tables rather than benches. The reform aims to improve order and efficiency in meals, shifting from shared seating to a structured dining setup in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancing, Kan
Warren J. K. Col
Kancae Penitentiary
Eme
Vessels Refuse Cargoes: Trade Hit in Far East
British ships decline cargoes to or from German and Austrian firms in the Far East, worsening the Pacific shipping crisis. With most U S Far East trade through German firms, American commerce faces heavy impact and possible spread to Latin America. The situation is uncertain, with rumors of extension beyond the Far East.
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Washington
D. C
Far East
Pacific
United States
Latnin America
Gertian Fries
CADDY KILLED BY GOLF BALL IN PITTSBURGH CLUB
In Pittsvure Virginia a caddy named X. J. Karis, ten years old, died within an hour after being struck on the back of the head by a golf ball driven by Hiro Joseph M. Douthett at the Pittsburg Pela Club. Eyewitnesses say the boy dodged the ball but it struck his shoulder and glanced to the back of his head.
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Iy Royal Flying Squadron
Hel Eium
Pittsvure
Hiro Joseph M. Douthett
Pittsburg
Pela Club
X. J. Karis
Earle
Th. Donthett
Prince of Wales shot in arm by jealous husband
Word reaches that the prince of Wales, seated at a staff officers’ headquarters near Ypres, was shot in the arm by a jealous husband after becoming too familiar with a waitress. The injury is not serious.
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Vans
Prince of Wales
Toa House
Ypres
French General Loses Three Sons at Front
Paris reports Gen Edouard de Curieses de Castrenau has three sons killed in action. Two died earlier and the third’s death is just announced, reflecting family losses amid the front.
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Paris
Edouard de Curieses de Castrenau
Twins Joined Head to Head in Lafayore Birth
Lafayore, La. Twin girls born to Mr Andre Freeman are joined at the head. Both babies are in good health and under observation.
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Lafayore
Andre Freeman
Noted Memphis Rabbi Samfeld Dies at 71
Memphis mourns Rabbi Fameritue of Congregation Children of Israel as Rabbi Max Samfeld dies at age 71. The longtime spiritual leader served the community and guided religious life in Tennessee's capital.
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Memphis, Tenn
Max Samfeld
Fameritue
Congregation
Children of Israel Here
Mexico City Ex-Minister Garza Convicted of Treason
Alberto Garcia Greenades, once interior minister in General Huerta’s cabinet, was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Alberto Garcla
General Huerta
Fire destroys Montres church in Lachine loss set at 250000
A famous parish church at Lachine was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 250000. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary. The incident highlights extensive damage to a historic religious site and prompts investigations by local fire officials.
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Montres
Que
Lachine
Girl Fights Off Mad Dog Near Duncan Ok
Ruby Nelson, a small child living on a farm near Duncan Oklahoma, was attacked by a mad dog while returning from the mailbox. She defended herself by wielding an open umbrella as the animal lunged, deterring the attack.
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Girl
Mad Dog
Duncan
Ruby Nelson
German Army Surgeon, 81, Fights War Heroic Duty
The oafesat German soldier at the front is Dr Herwig, a military surgeon aged 81. He participated in the war of 1870 and volunteered in the present war, continuing service despite advanced age.
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Herwig
FLIERS IN FRANCE FORM Franco-American Flying Corps
Seven American volunteer aviators joined in Champagne reconnaissance as part of the Franco-American flying corps now based at Rue de Portieu Porte. Leaders include William Thaw, Sergeant Elliot Cowdin, Bergear Norman Prince, Dr. Masson, Bert Hall, James Bach, and H G Cerin. Cowdin cited for engaging two German aircraft. observer disabled one machine.
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Paris
Champagne
Willian Thaw
Pitteburg
Elliot
C Cowdin
New York
Bergear Norman Prince
Boston
Dr. Masson
San Francisco
Bert Hall
Bowling Green
James C. Bach
H. G. Cerin
Brench Line
Franco-American Flying Corps
Mill Employes Refuse Work After Explosive Blast
In Empereant, Pa a blast at the Aetna Explosive Co plant caused four deaths and seven serious injuries. Authorities investigated a possible plot amid fear of further damage as explosions rattled the area. Two burning bales were found beneath the power and engine rooms, and investigators later uncovered smoked waste in the buildings.
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Emperiant
Aetna Explosive Co
Public Ownership Seen as Likely for City Rail
San Francisco delegates at a convention heard Bion Jo Arnold, chairman of the supervising engineers of the traction company, urge opposition to a public movement unless it is economically sound. He advised the railway interests to pursue cooperation with courts and commissions, publicity, and standardized accounting to meet new regulatory conditions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jer Lean Electric Railway
Knife Thrown by 6-Year-Old Kills Infant in Green Bay
A bread knife was hurled in a fit of anger by Froocea Zimba, six, in Sinte ville near Green Bay, fatally striking a baby. Authorities investigate the shocking incident and the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
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Baby
Green Bay
Wia
Froocea Zimba
Mon
Sinte Ville
Boat Inspectors Suspended Over Eastland Disaster
Washington secretary of commerce suspends inspectors with pay amid an Eastland disaster inquiry. Charlee Rekliffe and Robert Tell are named in government records as contenders in the investigation. Indictment process unfolds as Chicago ties to the maritime incident are examined.
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Washington
Redfield
Charlee Rekliffe
Robert Tell
Chleago
Eastland
One Night From Home in 82 Years London
Henry Blandy aged 82 died at his farm amid memories of Whitley Reading a noted Shorthorn cattle breeder who spent his only night away from home at Whitley where he was born.
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London
Henry Blandy
Whitley Reading
Whitley
Cotton and feed prices rise in Little Rock market
In Little Rock Arkansas farmers faced higher costs for cotton and feed with a week end advance in values. Cotton prices moved between 12 1/2 and 12 3/4 cents per pound as market activity showed a notable uptick.
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Little Rock
Ark
Conna
Germans Report Gains Everywhere In War Fronts
Germany reports progress on western central and southeastern fronts with trench gains near Tahure in Champagne, advances along a Dvina Pontewrach-Dvinek line, and outer gains around Belgrade. Serbian defenses allegedly repulsed near Despot? positions. German war office claims capture of Therade at Nish.
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Terlin
Teaoton Wie
Motern
War of Thie
Hughte
Soncher
Cormans
Tahure
Ressien
von Hidenbure
Runcian Tees
Heir
Garhoungvka
Drina
Parie
War Office
Therade
Nish
Prina
Enormon Cope
Teutons
Republican nominees plan to attend Mid West Conference
Davenport, Senator Albert, Reaster Law, Sherman of Trinite, Henry Estabrook of New York, all named as candidates for the Republican presidential nomination in 1434, have signified their intention to be present at the Mid West Conference on Prepared News to be held in Davenport, December 1 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenport
Albert
Reaster Law
Sherman
Trinete
Henry T) Estabrook
New York
Deavenport
Train Operator Dies After Stroke During Yard Stop
Rharty Tetereget, veteran locomotive pilot, collapsed unconscious at the throttle as his train neared Taylor yard. He had guided the engine into the yards and halted it before suffering a paralytic stroke. He died two hours later at 81 Vin cents hospital from a second stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Taydorie
Vincents Hospital
Washington Justice Lamar to Miss Court Duties
Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court ill for months and returned to Washington last week. He may be unable to attend the fall term and could never return to the bench, raising questions about his future on the court.
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Washington
Ccaph Hucker Lamar
Supreme Court
Justicce Lamar
Bandits Flee With Payroll in Hymera Mining Office
In Terre Haute Indiana robbers on motorcycles held up Earl Smith a coal company bookkeeper near Hymera. They escaped with payroll money meant to pay workers at the Lastas Creek Coal Company mine. Police pursue leads and review watch footage. The incident disrupts payroll deliveries and raises security concerns at mining sites in the region.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Teo Met
Earl Smith
Lastas Creek
Pope Wins Anti Sunday Work Pledge
Pope Benedict wins a pledge from belligerent governments to allow prisoners of war to abstain from work on Sundays. The Matin reports the success of the effort as a step in wartime humanitarian policy in Paris France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Benedict
Matin
Missing Pearl Foster Reported Near Pana
William Armstrong informed Sheriff Elijah Barnes that Pearl Foster an 18 year old woman disappeared September 21 while traveling from Decatur to Pana. Authorities seek leads and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Pana
William Armstrong
Elijah Barnes
Miss Pearl Foster
Decatur
Police Magistrate Found Dead in Vandalia
Jesse Mays age 79 police magistrate of Vandalia and former Payette County sheriff was found dead in bed in Vandalia Illinois details indicate a sudden death prompting investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Jesse Mays
Payette County
Cousin of Washington Dead in Carthage
Christen Dean aged 80 a cousin of George Washington died in Carthage Missouri. The obituary notes his lineage and local connection while reporting his death in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carthage
Mo Mere
Christen Dean
George Washington
Wilson Addresses DAR Silver Jubilee in Memorial Continental Hall
President Wilson spoke at Memorial Continental Hall in Washington as the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their twenty fifth founding anniversary. The note records the event and Wilson's address at the Washington meeting.
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Wilson
Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Memorial Continnental
Mayor Le Acquitted In High Profile Missouri Case
Joseph M. iriant prominent Turney merchant and leader faced trial in Turney Missouri for homicide in the march case involving James Mullent. The jury found him guilty on charges of enabling and killing Mullent, with self defense cited by defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattsbore
Joseph M. Iriant
Turney
Wee
James Mullent
Chicago attorney links crime to liquor in crime probe
Mr. Fletcher Dobyns of Chicago, acting as attorney for the city council crime commission, says his investigations have led him to fight the saloon as a major source of crime. He claims most crimes come from abnormal persons and that liquor worsens this condition. He urges facing the liquor problem, not as a prohibitionist, but as a student of crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Dobyns
Chicago
City Council
Mr. Dobyna
Practical saloon substitute at South Chicago mill
The Minots Steel company campaigned against employee drinking by promoting free lunches and posting warnings about cold lunches’ digestive effects. In retaliation saloons displayed soup imagery and the plant added an in-house restaurant with a simple menu including soup, roast beef, potatoes, sandwiches, tea, coffee, and cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minots Steel Company
Chicago Milla
Sten
Steel Company
Alberta Dry Victory Shifts Dominion Law
Alberta becomes the first dominion to abolish saloons by direct vote, voting dry by a 20,000 majority. July 1 next year the law takes effect. The province spans 200,000 square miles, larger than Oregon Washington and Idaho combined. Medical men of Calgary backed the measure, highlighting the health harms of alcohol.
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Alberta
Canada
Dominion
Oregon
Wasshington
Idaho
Calvary
Fragmented poetic scene with enigmatic imagery
A disjointed narration depicts a painterly scene in red and blue with distant observers. The rustic answers and abrupt line breaks hint at a surreal confrontation with dawn, fire lakes, and dark clouds, ending with an uncertain signatory moment.
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Om Reette
Aince
Jail keeps Hover in custody as state fights dry date
In Malinomah County Oregon Judge orders 63 year old Charles Hover held in jail until January 10. Hover pleaded for confinement to support a wet or dry state by January 1 1916, arguing alcohol causes him to drink and ride off with horses. The judge answered the state should be good and dry by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Moalinomah
Oregon
Eth
Royer
Atable
Government figures show spirite tax impact on revenues
Treasury department figures indicate internal revenue from spirits fell by about 1250.90 monthly despite the last Congress tax on wines. Data for July 1 1913 to May 1 1914 show 125,818,196 in taxes and July 2014 to May 1 1915 show 121,804,705, a decline across ten months.
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Etatiatica Made Publi
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
United States
Vermont Prohibition Backed by Wider Polls in 1903
Vermont history shows a shift toward prohibition with 90 towns voting for it in 1903. By 1914 only Burlington and Rutland remained wet, both reduced from 25 to 12 as supporters pressed for prohibition by a March 7 vote.
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Vermont
Heenee
Burlington
Rutland
Seeme
Follows King’s Example on Liquor Ban in London Household
American ambassador Walter Hines Page copies King George with a pledge to cease serving any liquor in the London household. The move signals a formal adherence to royal example and a shift in diplomatic hospitality norms.
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King
Walter Hines Page
King George
London
Nine hundred physicians push local option police law
In Philadelphia a petition signed by nine hundred physicians urges the state legislature to enact a local police law. The move highlights physician support for municipal policing changes and reflects broad civic interest in local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State Legielature
European War A Year Ago This Week
Heavy fighting near Solesons as German attacks in Craonne region are repulsed. Allies hold center, Montenegrins defeat Austrians near Kalonnevitch, Russians sweep through Bukowina, Austrians rush aid to Pracmys, French fleet sinks two Austrian torpedo boats, German aviators kill three in Paris, Japanese aviators drop bombs at Tsingtau, Pallada torpedoed in the Baltic, Germans occupy Ghent, Belgian government moves to Havre, battles at Lasigny and Lens, cavalry near Lille, Russians abandon siege of Premys and retreat from Gallieta, six more bombs fall on Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
German offensives and upheaval in Europe and Africa
Germans pushed toward Ostend and Bruges and captured Lille Marebrouck and Ypres. Fierce fighting at Oliemude as General von Kivek seeks advantage after a leftward turn. Germans dash toward Warane near Sarajevo. A Boer detachment under Colonel Maritza revolts and martial law is declared in South Africa. French report German aviators near Parte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritza
South Africa
Allied advances and German gains across Western and Eastern front
Belgian forces abandoned Ostend joining allies in the field while the Allies reclaim Ypres and France pushes near the border. A German battalion is trapped in Lorraine and Bruges is occupied as Lyck falls and the Warsaw advance is halted by Resslane Auvisiare in Galicia. In Bosnia Cossacks shoot down a Zeppelin near Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypree
Coral
Lorraine
Allied and German forces clash across multiple theaters
Germane took Ostend and Blankenberghe on the Northeast front and Thiet Daume and Escchen. Allies retook Boetaire. French recaptured Altkireh and Moehaveen. German convoy seized by the French. Colonel Grits forces in South Africa captured 8 rebel Geers. General Botha took the field as British cruiser Yarmonth sunk German liner Markomansia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Blankenberghe
Northea
Thiet
Daume
Escchen
Boetaire
Grits
South Africa
Geers
Botha
Feild
Zeebrugge Occupation and Early World War I Clashes
German forces occupied Zeebrugge as the First Battle of Ypres opened. Allied northern wing failed in Lille and retook Mentieres. German attempts toward Dunkirk checked. Michiel forced back toward the Alsatian frontier. German-Austrian units offensively moved between the Vistula and Galicia, while Berbe and Montenegrine forces defeated Austrians at Giasinatz. Hawke sunk by a German submarine. British and Japanese ships bombarded Taingtau fort.
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Zeebrveges
Ypres
Lille
Armentieres
Vistula
Galicia
Giasinatz
Life of Big Guna
A quirky block of notes describes Big Guna firearms with a 1 inch bore. It states that guns firing only 0 full charges become worn out and must be sent to the foundry to have four core inserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Guna
The Signa Chestnut Crops and Fish Etiology
The Signa muses on the chestnut crop prospects for the year while noting a quirky method comparing it to fish etorica. This brief exchange blends agricultural concern with a humorous reference to unconventional indicators, illustrating local rural humor.
Moders Life Story Prompts Grapho Records Trend
Cincinnati Times reports a shift in a woman's life as she moves from gathering linen for a chest to amassing grapho records, illustrating changing notions of storage and value in daily life. The piece highlights personal memory practices and evolving domestic habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times
Unclear excerpt prompts brief legal relation note
Fragmentary OCR text references domestic relations law and a cook with access to property, implying a family or visitation dispute but lacks concrete facts, names, dates, or actions to form a full report.
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Pronunciamento
Buiidal
Cen
Tabiee
Peacore
Jaoerwoso
South America
Orve
J. Dodge
Huerta
U. 5, Fliers
Campagn
American Electric Assocator
Serviana
Stecken
Justice Lamar
Hwiinda
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Solesons
Craonne
Kalenovitch
Bukowina
Pracmys
Talngtau
Pallada
Baltic
Ghent
Havre
Lasigny
Lens
Preemys
Galieta
Bruges
Sarajevo
Parte
Joired
Lyck
Warsaw
Resslane
Auvisiare
Bosnia
Altkireh
Moehaveen
Crvieer Yarmonth Eunk
Markomansia
Dunkirk
Michiel
Taingtau Fort
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