British Forces Retreat From Baghdad Amid Strong Turkish Push
British and Turkish accounts show Townsend’s troops retreating toward Kut el Amara as Turkish reinforcements bolster odds four to one. Balkan fronts are quiet aside from rumors Romania may join Allies or allow Russian passage. no confirmation of Russian troops entering Romania. President Wilson wedding planned for December 18 at Mrs Galt’s home with only family and close household invited.
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London
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Townsend
Bagdad
Irak
Kut-el-Amara
Ctesiphon
Tigria
Balkans
Monastir
Romania
Balkan
Washington
Wilson
Norman Galt
White House
Galt
Herbert Scott Smith
St. Margaret's Protestant Episcopal Church
Sylvester Beach
Princeton
Federal highway bill favors annual 26 million appropriation
The draft bill calls for a yearly federal appropriation of 26 million dollars for state highway improvements. It was prepared by a committee of the American Association on State Highway Officials and released at the Ohio Good Roads Federation headquarters in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Congress
San Diego Exposition to Run Through 1916
Panama- California Exposition continues in San Diego as Panama-California International Exposition for 1916. G A Davidson president confirms extension from January 1 opening to year end with ongoing displays and events in the city.
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San Diego
G. A. Davidson
German Ammunition Factory Blows Up
An explosion destroyed a large ammunition factory at Halle in Prussian Saxony. Reports say hundreds of logs and supplies were affected as the blast caused extensive damage and disruption.
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London
Halle
Prussian
Saxony
Postoffice Trade Improves in November Revenues
Washington reports a marked upturn in post office business with the 50 largest offices yielding about half of nation postal receipts. Postmaster General Burleson cites a $2,033,138 rise, up 17.96 percent from November last year, well above the usual 7 percent growth. The prior year fell 6.71 percent due to wartime effects.
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Washington
Burleson
Emperor William's Vienna Visit Sparks Cabinet Resignations
London reports Emperor William's Vienna visit amid three Austrian cabinet resignations. Ferment over a German Zollverein and potential peace moves swirl, while Balkans operations press on with Central Powers advancing into Montenegro and Serbia. Bulgaria claims end of campaign after Piłszen capture, King Ferdinand weighing Monastir occupation against Greece.
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London
William
Vienna
Germany
Austria
Zollverein
Francis Joseph
Pope Benedict
Bulgaria
Balkans
Piiszen
Serbia
Greece
Ferdinand
Monastir
Montenegro
Novipazar
Inquire About Vessels Seized Without Prize Court
Washington informs Ambassador Page in London to ask Britain if two American Trans-Atlantic Co ships were to be requisitioned without prize court action. Richard Wagner cites captains of Hocking and Genesee with crews ordered off and cargo disposition planned. protest likely if confirmed.
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Washington
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Trans-Atantic Company
Department
Richard Wagner
St. Lucia
Wagner
Genesee
New Directors Named at Richmond Bank
Henry 3B Wilcox of Baltimore elected class A director succeeding Waldo Newcomer and Edmund Strudick of Richmond elected class B director in succession to George J. Sacy according to an announcement by William Ingle chairman of the Federal Reserve bank of Richmond.
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Richmond Bank
Richmond
Henry 3B. Wilcox
Baltimore
Waldo Newcomer
Edmund Strudick
George J. Sacy
William Ingle
Federal Reserve Bank of
Willoughby Beach Hotel Destroyed by Fire
The Willoughby Beach Hotel on Chesapeake Bay opposite Old Point Comfort in Norfolk burned to the ground. The seasonable hotel was closed and the fire’s origin is unknown.
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Willoughby Beach
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Old Pointt Comfort
Whitlock Holds Talks With Wilson On War Zone and Cavell
Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium conferred with President Wilson on war zone conditions, Belgian Relief Commission work, and the Edith Cavell case. He then returned to Toledo with plans to sail again for Belgium on December 28 aboard the Rotterdam.
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Whitlock
Wilson
Washington
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Belgian Relief Commission
Edith Cavell
Toledo
Ohio
Rotterdam
Villa Plans Border Raids Across U S Territory
General Villa allegedly plans raids into American soil citing U S government failures. Major General Kinston reports to the border guard command. General Funston doubted the plan but prepared for a possible cross border attempt.
Prosperity in the South Shines in Trade and Crops
Southern states report rising bank clearings and strong retail buying as farmers receive good crop prices. Merchants profit from increased spending while war orders boost some sectors like knitting mills. Ports at capacity handle heavy coastwise and export trade.
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Washington
South
Memphis
Atlanta
Ufe
Germany
New York
Explosion Kills Thirty at DuPont Powder Plant
Four tons of black powder exploded at the Upper Hagley Yard of Du Pont Powder Company in Wilmington Delaware. Thirty workers aged 16 to 21 were killed and seven fatally injured. origin of the blast remains mystery as company officials launch an investigation.
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DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Hagley Yard
Dupont Powder Company
Hagley
Brandywine
Miss Flynn Not Guilty in 1913 Patterson Strike
Elizabeth Guerley Flynn, labor leader, was found not guilty of inciting to personal assault in the February 1913 silk mill strike in Patterson New Jersey.
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Miss Flynn
Paterson, N. J
Elizabeth Guerley Flynn
Patterson
Stormy Debate Over 1917 Conscription Bill in France
In Paris the Chamber fuels a stormy session over a bill to call approximately 400,000 18 and 19 year olds of the class of 1917. Premier Briand joins the discussion as the proposal to summon these youths on December 15 for training and regimental incorporation draws strong debate.
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Paris
Briand
Villa Defeats Reported at Hermosillo Battle
Reports from General Obregon say Villa forces were defeated and scattered by the Carranza army under Gen Manuel Dieguez at Hermosillo. Diegues claims a complete victory with 300 Villa soldiers wounded, 600 surrendering south of Magdalena, and 200 fleeing with remaining forces.
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Villa
Nogales
Southern states agriculture chiefs to meet in Columbia
Sixteen state commissioners of agriculture will gather in Columbia on December 13 for their annual meeting before adjournment to Charleston for the Southern Commercial Congress. Gov. Manning will welcome the group, with a Jefferson hotel headquarters and a special car arranged for the trip.
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Columbia
Commissioners of Agriculture
South
Charleston
Southern Commercial Congress
J. D. Price
Georgia
Association
Jefferson Hotel
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson
Ad Club
Commercial Congress
Price
Gov. Manning
Watson
R. W. Holcombe
Chamber of Commerce
Dukes of Durham Buy Fairfield Winnsboro Real Estate
In the largest local real estate deal, tobacco magnates the Dukes of Durham NC acquired vast land tracts from Great Falls along the Watoree river to below Longtown near existing water rights. The plan includes a colonization scheme with factory construction, parcel sales to white settlers, and modern farmhouses, though a start date remains unnamed.
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Fairfield
Winnsboro
Dukes of
Durham
N. C
Great Falls
Watoree River
Longtown
Greenville Banks Show Increase in Deposits
Total deposits in Greenville city banks as of November 10, 1915 reached 4,242,330, up 3,802,764 from October 31, 1914 when deposits were 3,440,576. Local banks exceed the aggregate deposits of any other city in the region.
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Greenville
Bethea Aide Plans Trip to New York and Peace Talks
A. J. Bethea lieutenant governor of South Carolina was in Washington en route to New York to join the World party and seek peace among warring nations. He knew little of Mord's plans and said he had only an invitation to join the party with details not yet released. He would board the Ford ship on Saturday.
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Bethea
Washington
A. J. Bethea
South Carolina
New York
Word Party
Mr. Bethea
Mr. Mord
Ford
Fire Destroys Woodstock Hardwood Plant in Charleston
A blaze in Charleston damaged the woodworking department of Woodstock Hardwood and Spool Manufacturing on Centre Street destroying the plant. Valued at 25 000 with 15 000 insurance. A nearby motor truck 1600 was uninsured and totaled. Lumber sheds also burned. two warehouses and a dry kiln were saved.
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Charleston
Woodstock Hardwood and Spool Manufacturing Company
Centre Street
Night school efforts expand in Spartanburg mills
State officials George D. Brown and John E. Swearingen visited Columbia to discuss organizing night schools in Spartanburg county mill villages. Of 27 mills, 24 have night schools. three more planned this week. Last year’s $1,400 Spartanburg delegation appropriation funded mill village and rural district programs. Brown praised the funding and urged continued support so more counties can follow.
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Columbia
George D. Brown
John E. Swearingen
Brown
Spartanburg
Linda Hunter
Receivers Named for Graniteville Mills in South Carolina
A receivership for the Graniteville Manufacturing Company operating mills at Graniteville and Vaucluse was sought in U S court. Judge H A M Smith Col D S Henderson and Samuel A Jortson applied. Jacob Sunlay and R Goodwyn Rhett appointed receivers. The plan to finance operations failed, making receivership the only path to resuming work.
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Aiken
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Graniteville
Vaucluse
Hf. A. M. Smith
Col
D. S. Henderson
Samuel A. Jortson
Augusta
United States Court
Eastern District of
South Carolina
Jacob Sunlay
R. Goodwynh Rhett
Charleston
Rural mail motor routes announced for Campobello Pacolet Spartanburg
The post office department starts rural delivery by motor vehicle on February 1 with two routes at Campobello one at Pacolet and four at Spartanburg. Carriers will earn 1800 dollars annually.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Campobello
Pacolet
Spartanburg
National Park Plan Condemns 20 000 Acres in Oconee
Federal authorities move to condemn 20 000 acres in Oconee county for a new national forest. About 8 500 notices will be served nationwide and in Canada. Deeds date back to 1780 and include parts of John C. Calhoun’s original estate. New York and Philadelphia lawyers represent eastern interests.
New Rural Route Established in Orangeburg
Postmaster A D Webster reports that starting February 1 a new rural letter route will be created from the Orangeburg post office. The addition will bring Orangeburg to six rural routes and one star route based on recommendations and information provided to the post office department.
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Orangeburg
A. D. Webster
Postoffice Department
Battleships to Reach Charleston December Eleventh
Secretary Daniels announced that battleships bound for Charleston for the Southern Commercial congress will arrive at noon December 11. The ships will be under the command of Rear Admiral Coffman.
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Washington
Daniels
Charleston
Southern Commercial Congress
Coffman
Striker Succumbs to Wounds in Greenville Stabbing
David Keez, the striker stabbed during a melee at Judson Mills, died at a Greenville hospital from severe wounds. Investigations continue as authorities review the incident and assess suspects and motives.
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Greenville
David Keez
Judson Mills
Aresult
South Carolina News Briefs Highlight Justice and Finance
The South Carolina Methodist Conference will meet next year in Florence. Winthrop Normal will be represented on the Ford peace mission to Europe by Miss Louise McCown who joined in New York aboard the steamship Oscar I. Godfrey, tried in Spartanburg for the murder of Robert Hanna, was acquitted. Greenwood banks bid on a $25,000 loan at 2.67 percent, lowest from National Loan and Exchange Bank of Greenwood. Florence school board awarded the Park School building to Taylor-Waters Construction of Columbia for $26,895 after nine bids. Comptroller of the Currency issued a charter to Planters National Bank of Saluda with $20,000 capital.
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Winthrop Normal and Industrial College
Ford
Europe
Louise McCown
New York
Oscar I
Godfrey
Spartanburg
Robert Hanna
Maoree
Greenwood
National Loan and Exchange Bank of
New Park
Florence
Taylor-Waters Construction Company of Columbia
Comptroller of the Currency
Nanal Bank of Saluda
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An August advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a mild herbal cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims quick friendly relief and offers sample bottles via mail order with prices 60 cents to 1.99 and addresses in Binghamton New York.
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Parecel Post
Dr. Kil Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Thackeray Had a Novel Rejected by Seventeen Publishers
The dialogue notes Thackeray’s once rejected novel and contrasts it with a writer’s lament of widespread rejections. It ends with a question about whether to begin a new manuscript using the same path again.
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Thackeray
One Night Treatment for Red Rough Chapped Hands
Retiring soak hands in hot water and soap suds then apply Ointment and wear bandages or old gloves overnight. Free sample by mail with 32-p Skin Book from Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston. sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
The Cause of Hair Loss Questioned by Fear
A dramatic quote explores why hair fell away, linking loss to constant fear and worry about going bald, in a reflective exchange. No other facts are provided.
Not Gray Maria Eyes But Tired Look Ages Us
After the Movies always Muriy Your Eyes Dont tell your Ayre, keep your Eyes young and you will look young. The phrasing suggests a cautionary advertising line about eye care and aging.
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Maria
A Good Plan Turned Veggies Into a Hit
A humorous anecdote recalls an actor who transformed crowd thrown vegetables into a successful performance moment by catching them on a fork. The quote emphasizes turning troubles into successes through quick wit and improvisation.
Curious Forms of Greeting Across Races
The kiss the hand shake and the bow are the most common salutations today yet some races find these greetings odd and our customs appear strange to them.
Utah Supples Expo Material From Nephi Gypsum Quarries
Utah exports record gypsum supply used in San Diego and San Francisco fair buildings. The staff material imitates Roman travertine and ties Utah to ancient monuments, with the state celebrant of its building material heritage and its role in the expositions.
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Utah
Nephi
Hard to Drop But Many Drop It
A California wife describes switching from coffee to Postum after nerve strain and insomnia. Her guest’s similar relief sparked dietary change, leading to weight gain and better sleep. The brand, Postum Co., Battle Creek, promotes two forms and claims similar costs.
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Calif
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grocerg
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