Wilson Reading Address as Banner Sparks Slogan Moment
President Wilson appeared before Congress to deliver his annual address amid a raucous demonstration applauding his re election. A suffrage banner unfurled in the gallery and was removed as officials of the Congressional Union issued a statement about the incident.
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Germany celebrates with church bells in victory gains
London reports church bells rang across Germany to celebrate Central Powers advances in Romania. Vossische Zeitung claims Germany controls 45 009 square kilometers in Romania, twice the area held in France. Between November 29 and December 3, 20 724 Romanians were taken prisoner.
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New Warden Named for Washoe Prison and County Board Vacancy
Carson City reports Gov. Boyle appointed J. B. Henrichs state police captain and ex officio warden at the Nevada State Prison. Long Tom Smith of Reno named to fill Henrichs’s Washoe county board seat, effective immediately. The resignation of Denver S. Dickerson prompted the changes amid varied local theories and no public explanation.
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Long Tom) Smith
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Embassy witnesses to testify against spy Graves in hearing
Washington reports say German embassy members will testify against Carl Armgaard Graves at his preliminary hearing tomorrow for attempting to extort 3000 from Countess von Bernstorff. The German foreign office in Berlin confirmed permission via wireless to the embassy. Ambassador’s private secretary Odeler will also appear.
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Serbians Make Gains in Cerna Region
Serbian war office statement reports further successes in Cerna. Stravina village captured by assault with two howitzers taken. Zovik five miles north of Granishte set ablaze as Bulgarians retreat northward.
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Pope Denounces Aerial Bombardment in Allocution
Rome December 1 Pope Benedict XVI denounced aerial bombardment of open cities and condemned those who defy God and man in the current war. He urged respect for the laws of God and man, noted civilians harmed and mothers weeping, and prayed for a new era of law and harmony across nations.
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Asquith Out of Brisa Cabinet Morning Resignations
London reports Premier Asquith resignations and Lloyd George decision to quit after a clash over a war council. The exchange telegraph notes War Secretary George may resign while Asquith insists on chairing any war council and remains opposed to cabinet changes.
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Reported-killing of American not true El Paso
El Paso December 3. Charles Elmen dorf, the American reported killed at Chihuahua City, is safe per a message from him. His daughter, thought captured by Villa, is in Clifton Arizona and was not taken. A separate report says it was the daughter of Italian Jose Bovio who Villa carried away. Moriiz Buettner, a foreigner in Chihuahua City during the attack, telegraphed he is safe and his log wholesale store remains undamaged. Messages from Chihuahua City note the killing of Emeliano Enriquez, uncle of ex Governor Ignacio Enriquez. A Chinese agent in Juarez said many Chinese and other stores were looted and 60 Chinese were victims.
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Americans Named by Pope Benedict Charleston Bishop and Prelate
Rome December 5 Pope Benedict announced the appointment of Rt Rev Monsignor William T Russell of the Baltimore Archdiocese as bishop of Charleston and named Rev James Coyle a Monsignor as domestic prelate. Both honorifications reflect Vatican decisions affecting American clergy.
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Willard Carpentier Bout Set For War Relief Fund
Tex Rickard and promoters near final agreements for a 10 round no decision heavyweight bout between Georges Carpentier and Jess Willard in New York within two months. Forty thousand dollars from receipts will be donated to a French war relief fund. Final contracts to be signed soon. venue likely Madison Square Garden.
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New Governor Arnulfo Gonzales Installed in Chihuahua
Gen Arnulfo Gonzales was installed as governor of Chihuahua as authorities hunt Villa bandits. City tightened security with patrols and searches for looted goods. Villas administration is described as a reign of terror. municipal President Holkum and eight citizens were executed. about 40 Chinese nationals were shot. other foreigners unharmed.
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Eel-Like Prisoner Escapes Joins Fugitive Record
Wilbur A. Harber alias Fred Baker, a fugitive from Colorado, escaped yesterday while being taken to a train for Leavenworth. Colorado authorities note he had previously jumped from a train near Ipsoria, continuing his flight as officers sought capture.
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Diet squad shows gain of nearly four pounds
Dr John Dilt Robertson's diet squad of twelve people completed the two week scientific part of the experiment with breakfast. They were weighed after the meal and the figures showed pan average gain on diet estimated to have cost but little more than 30 cents a day, or 3.80 pounds each. The squad weighed 1825 pounds at the start and 1870.75 pounds at the end.
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Dowager Grand Duchess Augusta Carolina Dead
A telegram from Neustrelitz Germany reports the death of Augusta Carolina Dowager Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz.
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Plan to Abolish Electoral College Filed by Sen Shafroth
Senator Shafroth of Colorado introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and set a six year presidential term with no reelection. The plan retains electoral votes per state, with Congress canvassing state returns and awarding the state's electoral vote to the top presidential and vice presidential contenders. Congress would meet at least once yearly on the first Tuesday in January.
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Renewed Russian Attacks Fail in Carpathians Front
Berlin reports renewed Russian offensives along the Transylvanian frontier failed to gain ground. Teutonic forces recapture positions as German Austro-Hungarian troops push Rumanians back toward Bucharest. Danube lowlands see heavy losses with 12,500 prisoners taken. Highly violent engagements yield modest gains for the Entente on select fronts.
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