World News Roundup From Athens to Bucharest and Beyond
A sweeping overseas report notes clashes between French sailors and Greek reservists on the Acropolis slopes and a panicked Athens. It details Romanian battles near Bucharest with Falkenhayn and Mackensen pressing from northwest and southwest, captures of Tzomana and Campulung, and large Romanian casualties. It also mentions German raids on the English coast, Balkan troop movements, and U.S. diplomacy on war aims, plus domestic incidents from Missouri court rulings to a Baltimore train collision in Springfield and other varied events.
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London Daily Mail
Athens
Acropolis
Villa bandits load two trains in Chihuahua City raid
Mexican War news reports Villa bandits loading two trains with loot from Chihuahua City stores and private homes and planning to follow west on the Mexico Northwestern railroad. Seven hundred Carranzista troops with 25 artillery pieces arrived at Juarez, part of Ozuna's cavalry that escaped on four trains after evacuation orders. Carranza forces under General Trevino evacuated Chihuahua City at five PM Monday. General Gonzales announced the loss of the state capital in the first Carranza official statement.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico Northwestern
Chihuahua
Juarez
Mex
Ozuna
Carranza
Trevino
Gonzales
Juarez Garison
Pancho Villa
Washington Watch In 1917 Headlines Echo Europe Turmoil
Reports from Washington note the German submarine commander claims he seized the Marina for British transport and seeks indemnity. President Wilson strolls with secret service men as martial law is declared for Santo Domingo. Senate discussions name Olle James as possible pro tempore, while Kuhn and recall orders ripple through diplomatic circles.
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Washington
Marina
Germany
United States
Wilson
Secret Service
Olle James
Senate
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Shake-Up in Great Britain Heads War Office Reshuffle
London reports Premier Asquith plans immediate government reorganization with King George's approval. Rumor of War Secretary David Lloyd George’s resignation circulated as officials and party leaders met at the Prime Minister's residence to discuss a newwartime administration.
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War Office
Union News Service
London
George
Asquith
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
A. Bonar Law
Carranza Reoccupies Chihuahua City in Mexico
General Carlos Ozuna reported reentry of Carranza forces into Chihuahua City from the north. The telegram, dated from Chihuahua City, confirms the occupation reversal and restoration of telegraph communications along the Federal lines south to Jiminez.
Cyclone Disaster Kills About 1000 In Pondicheny Region
Central News from Calcutta reports about 1000 lives lost in the Pondicheny cyclone in Madras province. Four hundred bodies have been recovered as vast destruction hits the area.
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London
Calcutta
Pondicheny
India
Madras
Cincinnati Grain Markets Report With Prices
Cincinnati grain and livestock quotations list wheat, corn, oats, hay, eggs, poultry, live stock, hogs, sheep, and lambs with various grades and prices. The roundup includes No. 2 red wheat at 1.74 1.76 and mixed poultry prices, plus cattle, bulls, calves, hogs, and lambs in wide price ranges.
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Timothy
Clover
Indiana State News Highlights Local Happenings
Rochester Eagles kill 650 rabbits for their Thanksgiving banquet. Corydon man found guilty of burglary in Harrison circuit court. Evansville boy injured after bicycle collision with a tram. Fire-related incidents and a serious train accident probe in Kokomo. Indiana governor bans movement of cloven-footed animals from three states. State temperance federation forms to press dry law. Complex probate distribution in Lafayette resolves 117 heirs across eight pages.
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Rochester
Eagles Lodge
Corydon
Walter Putorm
Harrison
George Baker
Evaneville
Morris J. Stern
Hyansville & Boopville
Sullivan
Andy Alyman
Evansville
Jacob Wriver
Wriver
Peru
Timothy Dowd
Chesapeake & Ohio Car Department
Brazil
Joseph
Patrick Burk
Brail
Indianapolis
Nebraska
Ralston
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana Dry Federation
Prohibition Party
Anti-Saloon League
J. Frank Hanly
Dity Democrats
Merle Sidener
Lafayette
Martin A. Quinn
Lake Erie & Western
Kokomo
Emma Quinn
Howard County
Inter
Mahlon E. Bush
Ellvabeth Eskew
David Stoops
Florence Potter Marquis Earns King’s Praise
In Florence a marquis who makes pottery reveals his occupation when asked by King Victor Emmanuel. The king proclaims, Thank God there is one noble in Florence who does something, praising productive work over idle life.
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Italy
Victor Emanuel
Florence
Excitcble
Tam
Majorjean
Marquis
No Practical Service in Electoral College Says Critic
A commentator claims the electoral college has lost its original importance. The remark questions its impact on determining election outcomes and suggests it no longer aids resolving the result.
Pessimistic Outlook on Count de fironmow Par vn
The item notes a dour view of Austrian presence. AMT reports correspondents believe Tre is here for a spell. The tone suggests skepticism about permanent residency and broader geopolitical implications.
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Austria
de ‘fironmow-Parnovski
AMT
Tre
Warmth After a Sip Sets Tone for Comfort
A cozy sense of cheer from hot savory drink marks the start of satisfaction. The warming moment invites deeper comfort and contentment as the day unfolds.
Coffee Alternatives Gain Popularity Among Consumers
The growing shift away from coffee shows people seeking tea, energy drinks, or beverages with lower caffeine. Market observations highlight changing routines and preference for milder, varied flavors across demographics.
Instant Postum A Reason to Try It
An advertising blurb touts Instant Postum for reducing nervousness and sleeplessness, promising a calmer, steadier day with the slogan There’s a Reason. It frames the beverage as a solution to daily annoyances and highlights its benefits.
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