Death of Francis Joseph Ends Long Austro Hungarian Reign
Reuters from Vienna reports Archduke Charles Francis is now heir to Austria Hungary after the death of Emperor Francis Joseph at 88. Born August 17 1887, he married Princess Zita of Parma. The cabinet meets in Budapest and Premier Tisza will travel to Vienna. Francis Joseph reigned sixty eight years beginning 1848 and linked to Hungary as apostolic king. The event marks a major turning point during wartime.
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Deutschland Returns to Port After Tug Sinking
The German merchant submarine Deutschland with cargo valued at 2,000,009 proceeds toward Bremen after a daylight harbor approach. Skipper Paul Koenig shifts tactic from nocturnal exit to daytime sailing, following a recent tug collision that required minor port repairs. The vessel departed New London, Connecticut, Tuesday afternoon, with the crew aboard.
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Beutechland
New London
Deutschland
Mali Maperor
Fire Threatens Nogales Hotel District Blaze
A fire beginning at the rear of a large Nogales hotel endangered most of the business district. Guests were forced to flee their rooms in their night clothes as the blaze broke out during a benefit theatrical performance by the fire department.
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Nogales
Ariz
Fire on Sado Maru in Yokohama voyage
A report from Merchants' Exchange states the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Sado Maru outbound from Seattle reached Yokohama with a dangerous fire in No 3 hold. The blaze caused heavy cargo damage and alarmed passengers. Also noted: Chicago men Miller and Harris waived examination on Mann Act charges and consented to removal to Omaha for trial.
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Merchants' Exchange
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F. Js
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Harry F. Harris
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Omaha
Trist
U-Boat Rams Tug in Eerie Night Collision at Pier
The Deutschland collided with the tug Cassie during a convoy near Race Rock, causing the Cassie to capsize the tugging ship. Crew members including Captains Hinsch and Koenig were involved as the Deutschland sustained a twenty inch bow hole. Repairs were underway with a cargo of nickel rubber and silver bars valued at two million dollars.
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Scott Wrecking Comipany
Dean
Ohn Gurney
William
Caton
Edward Stone
Clar
Davison
Cok
Eugenre Duzart
Jeckhand
Harry, Baker
Scott
Race Rock
Baker
Hinsch
Cassle
Deutschland
Eastern Forwarding Company
T. A. Score
J. A. Scott Wrecking Company
Labor Opposes Wilson Plan in AFL Vote
Baltimore, Md on Friday the American Federation of Labor by a unanimous vote declared against a provision of President Wilsons legislative program that would make illegal any railroad strike or lockout before investigation of merits A committee report favored maintaining free data and opposed compulsory institutions, urging unequivocal positions.
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American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Roosevelt to visit Fiji Samoan and Hawaiian islands
New York reports President Theodore Roosevelt will undertake a February trip to Fiji, Samoa, and Hawaii. Mrs. Roosevelt is expected to accompany him on the voyage.
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Wife
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
American Schooner Wred H Davenport Lost Off Cape Francisco
Report to the navy department states the American schooner Wred H Davenport wrecked in a storm off Cape Francisco Porto Rico and three crew members are missing.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wred H. Davenport
Cape Francis
Porto Rico
London Daily News to Reduce Issue Size
London Nov 20 The London Daily News announces plans to cut the size of its issue to 40 pages to aid government efforts for maximum economy in the use of shipping and resources.
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Britain
London
London Daily News
Rail law fights loom as lawsuits spread nationwide
Across the United States, railroads press to have the Adamson eight hour law declared constitutional, with suits filed in Chicago Philadelphia and New York. The Justice Department will oversee the cases and Frank Hagerman of Kansas City has been enlisted to aid in preparation and trial.
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Chicago &, Aiton ‘Railroad
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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New York
Central Begaw
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Department of Justice
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Hagerman
Kansas City
Supreme Court
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Hinde
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State Department
Thienyves
Germany
Lord Russell
Bahamas
Dario Resta Wins Vanderbilt Cup Race in Santa Monica
Dario Resta, driving a Peugeot, won the eleventh Vanderbilt Cup at Santa Monica in 3:22 1 48 3-5 for an 86.90 mph average, breaking both the Vanderbilt Cup and Santa Monica course records. Earl Cooper in a Stutz finished second, and Willem Weightman in a Dusenberg took third. Aitken retired with a broken axle.
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Dario
Resta
Peugeot
Ralph DePalma
Aitken
Earl Cooper
Stutz
Willem Weightman
Chicago
Dusenberg
Five National Guard Regiments Ordered Home From Border
Washington reports the withdrawal of five National Guard regiments from the Mexican border. The First South Carolina, Seventh New York, Third Louisiana, Third Wisconsin, and Third Minnesota are recalled as part of a gradual withdrawal policy. The War Department cites General Funston’s recommendations and says conditions permit the return.
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South Carolina
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Fire destroys Santa Fe station in San Bernardino
Fire at the Santa Fe railway station in San Bernardino California caused an estimated 225000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the station and several car shops, with twelve passenger coaches under construction burned.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Herve
War to Last Another Year Proclaimed by Correspondent
New York November 20 war correspondent Frederic Palmer arrived aboard the Nieuwe Atosterdrin and states the European conflict will endure at least one more year. Palmer cites ongoing hostilities and strategic stalemates shaping a prolonged struggle into 1915.
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Europe
Frederic Palmer
O. O. Reo
Gremarsh
Mexicans Free U. S. Scout Benjamin Brahnan
Benjamin Brahnan, held in Juarez jail since November 7 as a suspected Villa spy, was released at the Juarez military headquarters and crossed to the American side. He said he was scouting for General Pershing in Mexico and noted uncertainty about whether he would be shot.
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Tex
Juarez
Benjamin Brahnan
Miitary
Jutter
Enme
Broban
General Pershing
Mexico
Andreas Garehi
Bank Robbery in Walserblurg Nets $6700
A masked crew dynamited the safe at the Wrgt National Bank in Walserblurg Calo and escaped with about $6700 mostly in silver. Entry was gained through an abandoned chimney into the ceiling, concealed by mud and plaster.
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Calo
Navy
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Sunk ships tally from May to November
London reports that 33 vessels were sunk without warning by submarines from May 15 to November 8, an admiralty announcement states, resulting in 140 lives lost.
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London
Admiralty
Westinghouse Electric raises wages for 3000 workers
Pittsburgh November 18. The starts of between 3,000 and 4,000 floating men and other salaried employees of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company were reportedly given a raise of 12 percent here.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Prison Report Shows Rise in Auto Theft Convictions
The Iowa Board of Parole notes rising auto theft convictions contribute to growing prison admissions. The report details yearly figures ending 1913 to 1916, parole rates, and costs, alongside legislative shifts expanding felony categories and other state criminal trends.
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Sentente
Anamowa Reformatory
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Game Department
State Execution Council
Fled and Game Department
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