United States Rejects British Curtailment of Neutral Rights
Washington releases a long note to Britain denouncing the Allied blockade as ineffectual and indefensible. Ambassador Page delivers the protest demanding rights be governed by recognized international standards, not expediency. The 14,000 word document outlines 45 points on contraband, seizures, and naval instructions, with a forthcoming reply on British contraband listings.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Page
London Foreign Office
Lansing
Ask
State Department
Major Raleigh Fire Destroys News and Observer Building
A large fire in Raleigh severely damages the News and Observer plant and adjacent structures, causing an estimated total loss near $400,000. Several buildings including the Noo M. Vagell print shop, Wake Shoe Store, Crystal Theater, Baptist Book Store, and others are destroyed with valuable state and legal documents burnt.
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Raleigh
News and Observer
Noo M. Vagell Company
Audd
Wake
Oye Crystal Theater
Baptist Book Sur
J. L. O'Quinn
Mexico City Food Prices and Government Stations
A report from Washington notes the discontinuance of many government facilities in Mexico City and a revaluation of currency values. It states food prices have fallen enough to require only a limited number of government stations to prevent price manipulation and to support Mexican restoration efforts.
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Washington
Fidential
Thessage
Panama Police Disarmament Agreement Reported
Panama and the United States reportedly reached a plan to disarm Panama’s national police. Policemen will carry only revolvers and batons, surrendering high powered rifles used during unrest in Panama City and Coro.
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Panama
United States
Panama City
Coron
Greeks Wrestle Over Future of War Policy
London reports say King Constantine pressed M Zaimis to stay premier. Zaimis refused, prompting a ministerial council to decide Greece’s stance toward Bulgaria and Serbia. The Serbian front weakens under Austro German and Bulgarian pressure while British and French actions remain unofficial. A month’s time could allow Allies to mass forces and halt Central Powers, potentially blocking Bulgaria from occupying Serbian Macedonia.
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London
Greece
Constantine
M. Zaimis
Athens
Bulgaria
Serbia
Nish
Serbian Macedonia
Overman Calls On Wilson in Wake of Preparedness Speech
Senator Overman plans a Washington visit to push for stronger national preparedness. He endorsed the President’s address and urged loyalty to America while criticizing those who he says have not been true Americans, emphasizing a swift, united response.
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PMR
Overman
Ness Especum
Navy
Americas
Thome
Amert Creth
National committee forecast for 1916 elections discussed
Democratic leaders in New York opened informal talks about the 1916 race. They offered no fixed plans but said the outlook left them feeling hopeful and united as they anticipated a national committee meeting in the near future.
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New York
Nutaeroun
National Committee
Preehor
Edison Named Nobel Prize Recipient in Physics
Copenhagen dispatch reports Thomas A Edison has been selected for a Nobel Prize in Physics. The award is expected to go to Edison with Nikola Tesla the other laureate in physics. Other prizes include Literature to Romain Rolland and Pontoppidan, Chemistry to Theodor Svedberg, and the Swedish laureates Verner von Heidenstam and Troels Lund.
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Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Sweden
Copenhagen
Pannomeny
Nikol Tesla
Romain Rolland
Meench
Endrik Pontoppidan
Troels Lund
Verner von Hevndenstam
Thoodor Svedberg
Briand Wins Strong Support For Durable Peace Policy
Paris reports Aristide Briand, new premier, wins overwhelming confidence with a 514 to 1 vote. He pledges France will not sign a peace until victory restoration and durable guarantees are secured, while Socialists hint at Alsace Lorraine recovery amid protests.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
France
M. Renaudel
Alsace
Lorraine
Andre Maginot
M. Macinat
Renaudel
Emilé Constant
Hammell
Iriiund Te
Craep
Lansing's Note Emphatic on British Treaties and Trade
The article recounts a Lansing note emphasizing Britain's role in wartime diplomacy and trade, praising formal statements on alliance and naval policy. It discusses Anglophone relations, protection of shipping, and the broader context of military and economic cooperation between the United States and Great Britain.
Rescue efforts continue on Stripa River spill
A rescue plan is active after a 5,000 Ger Hen and AUPE prisoners were stranded along the Stripa River near Atonkovres. Authorities announced ongoing efforts to retrieve survivors.
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Atonkovres
Stripa
Whitlock Plans Vacation Return from Beleiun
American minister to Beleiun Brand Whitlock cables the State Department he will return to the United States for a vacation on health grounds. The decision follows orders from Washington and prior notice that he should leave as his condition requires.
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Washington
Brand Whitlock
Beleiun
United States
Mr. Whitlock
Omeclals
Hig Wilhelath
Women Suffer Major Defeats in Key State Suffrage Votes
Returns from Tuesday’s elections show New York defeating woman suffrage while Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Ohio reject constitutional amendments to enfranchise women and statewide prohibition. In New York about 506000 votes backed suffrage but the majority against stood near 175000. Massachusetts defeated suffrage by 163406 to 205459. Ohio prohibition failed by a wide margin. Republicans gain in several states and Democrats retain power in others as tallies continue.
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Charlotte
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
A. O. Hlanles
Edwin
Morrow
New Yorks
William A. Bennett
Congress
Trea
State Assembly
Advance Coal Tariffs On Western Coal Hauls
Roanoke officials announce that tariffs will rise for Western coal shipments from West Virginia mines. Effective December 15, filings with the Interstate Commerce Commission are planned by Norfolk & Western, Chesapeake & Ohio and Baltimore & Ohio Railways around November 15. A maximum advance of 16 cents per ton is sought, though the Baltimore & Ohio may not request that amount.
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Roanoke
West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Railways
Baltimore & Ohio
Wilson Speaks on Rational Defense at Manhattan Club
President Wilson opened the administration campaign for a national defense program at a Manhattan Club banquet. He said the United States must be prepared to defend itself while seeking full liberty and independent growth for all in the hemisphere, urging unity and support across political lines. He framed the defense program as the country’s best professional opinion and warned against panic.
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New York
Wilson
Manhattan Club
United States
New York City
Europe
Greek Cabinet Falls After Vote of Confidence Defeat
London reports the Greek government led by Premier Zaimis lost a confidence vote 147 to 114 in the chamber of deputies. The defeat forced the resignation of the Zaimis cabinet, with Eleutherios Venizelos holding power to topple the government if he wished. The crisis followed a dispute over military proposals with General Yanakitsas.
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London
Chamber of Deputies
Zaimis
Balkans
Eleutherious
Venizelos
Zat- Wis
M. Venizelos
Yanakitsas
Fight in Haiti Leaves Marines Wounded and Natives Killed
Private W. L. Dud shek of the Marine Corps was seriously wounded during a clash with Haitians near Le Trou. Five Haitians were killed as a marine patrol engaged local natives, with Rear Admiral Caperton reporting similar actions elsewhere on the island.
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Haiti
Washington
W. L. Dudshek
Marine Corps
le ‘Trou
Capterton
Did Not Have Enough Help In Submarine K-2 Case
Boston report states Rear Admiral William N. Little retired faced court martial for neglect and careless methods in overseeing submarine K-2 construction. Lieut Warren Child testified insufficient staff hindered inspections at the Pearl River shipyard. even with seven assistants he could not inspect every metal piece entering a battleship’s build.
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Boston
William N. Little
Pore River
Warren ©. Child
Admiral Little
Will Press Fay Case Postponed To November 11
Preliminary examination of Trobert Fay and three other prisoners accused of conspiracy to blow up vessels carrying munitions to the Allies was postponed to November 11. Defense objected to the delay and demanded an immediate hearing alleging a defective complaint. Government counsel expects the fraud jury to disposal the case before the rescheduled date.
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Fay
New York
Trobert Fay
Governmenus
Greenville Poised To Host Southern Textile Exposition
Frederick H. Bishop of the Textile Exhibitors Association says Greenville can support a permanent Southern Textile exposition building. The Southern Textile Association reports strong two day attendance and growing interest with about 9 000 paid admissions and 5 000 on day three. Officials note no accidents and praise the quality of exhibits as plans for a charter and permanent Greenville home proceed.
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Greenville
Frederick H. Bishop
Textile Exhibitors’ Association of Boston
Boston
South
Textile Association
Southern Textile Association
W. M. Sherard
Williamston
Gov
Bethea
Webb
EK. A. Smyth
South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Largest coal cargo aboard Whindyke at Cooper River
The British steamer Whindyke delivered 1600 tons of bunker coal to Charleston after docking at the new Southern Railway pier on the Cooper River. William Johnson & Co. handled loading and represented the Stonera company’s product from Huelva, Spain, for Ashepoo Fertilizer.
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Charleston
Southern Railway Company
Cooper River
Huelva
Spain
Ashepoo Fertilizer Company
William Johnson & Co
Stonera Company
About 2000 Citizens Qualified to Vote in Charleston Election
Charleston records show about 2,000 citizens had qualified to vote in the general election on December 14 as city registration closed. Four years earlier 2,700 voters were registered. recent days saw a rush for county and municipal certificates but overall growth has been slow.
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Norfolk County
Messissippi
Theodore G. Bilbo
Hee M. Russell
Itenalta
General Assembly
Virginia
Senate
House
Charleston
Paving Streets In Sumter
Sumter council selects Main Street and Liberty Street for the first paving from a 225000 bond issue. Citizens from most major thoroughfares petitioned for paving, but funds will cover only a small part of the requests.
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Sumter
Liberty Street
Strikers Beat Shipping Clerk in Brogon Mill Riot
Shipping clerk Cofield of the Brogon mill was severely beaten by striking workers over goods loaded for a freight car. The first violence in the Brogon strike, with B. B. Gossett threatened as rocks were hurled. the sheriff finally controlled the crowd.
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Anderson
Cofield
Brogon Mill
B. B. Gossett
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