Fleet Bombards Bulgarian Coag In Aegean Front
Allied fleet in the Aegean bombarded Bulgarian coast from Dedeas hatch to Porto Lagos, sixty miles apart, with no reported damage to Dedeaghatch. Bulgarian and Teutonic forces press Serbia as Serbs grip ground, while Greek offer of Cyprus is declined amid alliance talks. Eastern front sees heavy fighting as German center is attacked in Galicia and at the Berdyansk area.
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Easi
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Cyprus
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Higa
Rermian
Btyr
Galicia
Offensive extended along Tyrol Trentino front in Italy
The Italian war office reports the offensive has begun successfully in Tyrol and Trentino and now extends along the line. Many Austrian positions have been captured, indicating progress in the campaign.
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Tyrol
Trentino
BOARD TO PAY FOR COTTON
Washington reports that the British Board of Trade will settle for American cotton not covered by specific contracts at market value at the port of shipment. The settlement will include all expenses such as freight insurance war risk and interest. A further adjustment may be made for contracts made about the same date to reach a fair price for the shippers.
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Washington, DD
State Department
British Board of Trade
Skinner
London
Milford court martial tackles Zeppelins raid signals
Signals to Zeppelin raiders Jerdon and two other men and a woman were delivered to authorities and are now before Milford court martial. They stand charged with having signals during a recent Zeppelin raid over the London area.
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Milford
London
Senator Kern Backs Main Feature of Defense Plan
Washington Senator Kern, Democratic leader, spoke with President Wilson on national defense, the Shipping League and Mexican affairs, asserting support for the administration defense program's key element.
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Washington
Kern
Wilson
Burlington Wing Case Dismissed by I C C in Nebraska Beef Suit
Washington report states the Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Nebraska State Railway Commission complaint alleging unreasonable waste on cattle hogs and sheep. The ruling ends the dispute over shipping practices affecting livestock across state lines.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska State Railway Commission
English Artillery Expert Dies
London reports the death of Sir Andrew Nobile a leading artillery explosives authority who served for years on experimental and administrative Woolwich committees related to ordnance work.
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London
Andrew Nobile
Woolwich
Take Over Wabash Charter Filed in Indiana
An application for a charter to form a new Wabash Railroad Company to take over all Wabash Railroad property in receivership was filed with Indiana's secretary of state. The capital stock is 148.46 million dollars with 145,460 paid in, shares include preferred and common stock, and Edward F. Kearney is poised to be elected president. Directors named include Samuel Armstrong, Ho Brice Campbell, Robert Gowlet, Lawrence Greer, and others.
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Indiana
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Edward F. Kearney
Old Wabash Railroad Co
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Samuel Armstrone
Ho Brice Campbell
Robert Gowlet
Lawrence Greer
Wat Maswell
Corse W. Murray
H Robert H. Neilain
John (. Ofteson
Winston S. Merce
Lyman Rhodes
Wiliam V Stuart
James F. Tatesig
Allison JF. Stuart
Jeory Rogers Winthrop
MORE TROOPS TO BORDER TOWNS IN TEXAS
The War Department ordered the 28th Infantry from Galveston to Harlingen Texas to reinforce border towns after renewed bandit raids. General Funston will use the troops to bolster posts like Ojo del Agua where three soldiers were killed and eight wounded. Officials stress a civil, not military, approach under Texas jurisdiction, seeking federal aid only if needed. Martial law authority exists, but troops will aid civil authorities within limits.
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Harlingen
Tex
War Department
Texas
Funston
Ojo del Agua
Puateau
Waits for Woman President Auto Machinists on Strike
In Denver Bishop David H Moore of Cincinnati says he prays to see a woman president of the United States. He also voices hope that voting standards rise while noting fear the women's movement may threaten domestic virtues. In Cleveland, Peerless Motor Car Co machinists strike for an eight hour day after orders from John Ithringer, with war orders cited.
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Mexicans Take Up Baseball Along Border
Venusiana Carrangs, head of the de facto government in Mexico, plans to promote American baseball as a substitute for bull fights along the border. Adolfo Carrillo, Mexico’s consul general, says Carrenza will shut down abuses at Juarez, Mexicali, Tijuana and nearby towns and will not recognize racetracks or Monte Carlo concessions.
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Adolfo Carillo
King Albert Rejects Pope Peace Move Amid Belgium Tensions
In a rocky exchange King Albert of Heleium rejects the pope’s plea for mediation with Germany. He vows to keep his sword raised while Belgium remains in slavery, drawing disappointment from Pope Benedict.
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Detained British Ships Sunk in Hamburg
Lloyds reports that the British steamers Auk Irish and City of Berlin, which were detained in Hamburg at the outbreak of war, have been sunk by the enemy.
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Mt Hood Smoking Report Under Forestry Review
Vorlland Oregon reports from the Dakes, 32 miles north of Mount Hood, that coke was seen issuing from the Mounts. The scene and surrounding activity were under investigation by the forestry service.
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Mount Hood
Forestry Service
Hite Burke Theft Report At St Francis Hotel
Actress San Francisto Burke reports jewelry worth 6500 stolen at the St Francis Hotel and other prominent guests report 1506 dollars in additional missing jewelry or items.
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San Francisto
Bilie Burke
St Francis Hotel
Swoebodia Freed From Prison in Paris
Raymond Swoboda, arrested recently, has been discharged from prison. He remains in prefectural detention while authorities settle questions about his nationality.
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Paris
Fiaymond Swoboda
Oen Epy
American Aviator Norman Prines Not Captured
Rumors that American aviator Norman Prines was captured by Germany were denied by a foreign office representative. The protest noted Prines remains at large and unharmed.
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Parta
Norman Prines
Werreff Cally
Foreign Office
Farmer Found Dead In Memphis Hotel Room
W J Murphy, a farmer from near Quite Tins, was found dead in his hotel room in Memphis Tennessee. Police reported he blew out the ene in the room and was discovered cold. Local authorities are reviewing the incident as a possible accidental death.
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Tenn
W. J. Murphy
Quite
Ship Company Passes Dividend Action in Low Lake Traffic
Miereland Ohio The Cleveland and Buffalo Tranet Co directors passed the quarterly dividend the action being declared necessary for reason of a decrease in lake passenger traffic this season.
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Ohio
Cleveland and Buffalo Tranet Co
Chariton's Trial Resumed Amid Illness Constraints
The trial of Y Chariton for the murder of his wife resumed with Miceli Picardi, Chariton's chief counsel, present in court though he had not recovered from illness.
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Come
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Miceli Picardi
German cruiser sunk by British forces in Baltic action
Reports state the British submarine sank the German armored cruiser Adalbert near Libau after probing the Baltic front. The Adalbert, 3923 feet long and 6 858 tons, housed 557 crew. Meanwhile Bulgarian forces push toward Tekup as Austro German offensives near the Danube raise tensions across the Balkans.
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Adalbert Cles
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Mrs Galt Has a Double in Washington
Mrs Galt, the president's f anee, has a lookalike in Mrs Hubert Dent Sr wife of Congressman from Alabama. While Mrs Dent shopped on F street she was repeatedly mistaken for Mrs Galt and followed by a crowd. The real Mrs Dent proved identity and the spectacle drew curious attention before reaching her Rock Creek area apartment. Meanwhile Mrs Galt faced curiosity uptown as crowds ogled.
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Austrian Submarine Sunk in Italian Warship Hit
Paris Temps dispatch from Geneva reports an Austrian submarine sunk by an Italian warship. The vessel’s name was not stated in the dispatches.
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Athens
Pot
Schenectady Strike Ends at General Electric Plant
The eight hour day strike in Schenectady NY affecting 17,000 General Electric Co employees, in effect since October 1, has been settled as workers return to company terms.
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Schenectady
General Electric Co
Wedding Day Crisis: Harvey J Herman Dies by His Own Hand
A few hours after the set time for his marriage to Miss Edith Todd, Harvey J Herman a wealthy New Haven manufacturer was found dead in a Philadelphia hotel by his own act. Authorities report it as a suicide after a personal crisis.
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Edith Todd
Harvey J. Herman
New Haven
Peacemaker stabbed to death during quarrel in Oweland
John Kalinsak attempted to cool a dispute between two friends over a girl when the ensuing disturbance ended with his fatal stabbing. Police reported no further details available at this time.
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Woveland
Okio
John Kalinsak
Vandalia Farmer Found Dead North of City
A farmer named William C. Parades was found dead in a field just north of Vandalia. Local authorities are treating the case as a potentially accidental death with investigation ongoing.
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William C. Parades
Tle Field
Recall Petition Circulates Against Gov Hunt In Phosnia
Petitions circulate in Phosnia Arizona seeking recall of Governor George W Hunt for alleged incompetence and court misconduct. Supporters urge action while opponents defend his record and authority.
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Ariz
George W .F. Hunt
Red Cross appeals for Thanksgiving war relief gifts
The American Red Cross urges churches nationwide to donate Thanksgiving offerings for Europe war relief work, appealing communities in Washington and beyond to support relief efforts.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Europe
Cavell Day Proposed by Britain to Honor War Hero
Britain considers creating Cavell Day to pay homage to the memory of the British war minister Cavell, recently died in a British military context. The move aims to establish a national day of remembrance with London involvement and government backing.
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London
European War Recap A Year Ago This Week
A year in review shows German forces crossing the Yser canal near Dixmude and fighting at Nieuport as Russians push Germans back from the Vistula, with Lodz and Radom retaken. Austro German forces defeated near Praha and heavy fighting rages in Bosnia. The Japanese sink the German cruiser Aeolus off Honolulu as De Wet and Beyers lead a South African rebellion.
German advance checked on the Yoor in major river battles
Report covers the clash along the Yoor and Rawa and Nijanka rivers with Allied gains near Nancy and Ypres. British forces and Russians claim drivebacks of German units as battles rage from the Somme to Galicia. The Amiral Gan sunk near Boulogne and the Audacious submarine loss spark further turmoil at sea.
Unclear World War I Chronology with Mixed Allegations
Fragmented report notes Allied gains at Ostend and German advances west of Lite and near Verdun. Mentions entrenched themes near Thielt, river crossings near Pilizs, and a northern German force in Africa taking Eden. Claims Turkey began hostilities against Russia by bombarding Odessa from the sea and cites aerial bombing at Bethune with civilian deaths. References a succession in naval leadership from Prince Louis to Sir John Fisher.
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Eden
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Turkey
Russia
Odessa
Theodeols
World War I News Roundup of Battles and Movements
Belgians push German forces to withdraw as German advances slow in Ar gonne. Russians retake Czernowitz after pursuing retreating troops and seize guns and planes. Austria defeated near Tarnow while Japanese, with Indian troops, attack at Tsingtau. German cruisers confined to Rufiji River region. Turkish torpedo boat attack sinks Russian gunboats and several merchant ships. Avesian and Turkish sect clashes flare in the Black Sea. Allied aid to Belgium continues as American food shipments arrive.
Hope of Improvement in Health Cited by Man
A worried man asserts new medicines improve health as he reflects on ongoing medical progress. He believes daily advances offer better remedies and hints at hopeful outcomes for the future of medical care.
Fragmentary remark on trying something new at home
A garbled note from the Louisville Courier Journal mentions attempting a change to a can on 4 and hopes it helps with sleep, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Philadelphia woman recounts relief from long standing change of life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the remedy and endorses sharing her letter for other women seeking help. The notice invites letters for confidential replies from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Philadelphia
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lyia E Pinkham
Lydia E
Lydia FE. L’inkaam Medicine Co
Lynn
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