News Notes of General Interest from Across the Globe
Washington reports post surplus under Burleson and mining deaths in 1913 1914. Payne funeral tribute noted in Congress. Navy debates canal neutrality and torpedo boats. Internal revenue reports show 1913 tax returns and forest revenue plans. Wilson to Mexico and Fletcher statements to Congress. Sinking of German cruisers and Canfield death reported. Payne and Smith deaths. Roosevelt not running. Franco prize to Herrick.
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Navy Department
Canal
Goethals
United States
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mexican Revolt Threatens US Border After Naco Shootings
Tense border clash at Naco AZ as Mexican fire prompts US warning. General Carranza responds to US notice over cross border firing. A US trooper and a Mexican woman are reported killed or wounded in two months of border violence. An Arizona border post saw a near miss as bullets sparked fresh danger.
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United States
Carranza
Gutierrez
Border Patrol
Noca Ariz
Vesicans
Jeresa L Fonzeca
European War Front Reports Aggressive Campaign Across French Border
Dispatches from Vienna and London confirm renewed German and Austrian operations in eastern France near Metz and Verdun as Allied forces describe a large offensive. Reports mention German camps at St Mihiel and a push toward the Torune stronghold with clashes near Cracow and Belgrade amid broader wartime tensions in Europe.
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Joffres
France
Metz
St Wmihiel
Torune
Te Pretre
Verdun
St Wiel
Italy Demands Immediate Action Over Hodeida Consulate Incident
Rome reports Italy seeks forcible removal of a British consul in Hodeida and his immediate liberation after arrest. German intelligence advises Constantinople to resolve the matter to avert wider conflict. Baron Sonnino calls Italy to public satisfaction for the violation, with Italian naval escorts deployed.
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Rome
Iitaly
Ge Atti Chardb
Hodeida
Germany
Constantinople
Italy
Baron Sonnino
Chamber of Deputies
Richardsons
Signo
Secobi
Hodeidau
Giuliana
Marco Polo
British Navy Sinks German Cruisers Off Falklands
London reports a British squadron under Vice Admiral Sturdee defeated the German squadron led by Count von Spee off the Falkland Islands. The ships Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig were sunk with seven British dead and four wounded. German losses admitted.
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South Atlantic
London
Sturdee
Falkland Islands
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Berlin
Count von Spee
St Frederick Dove
Dresden
Nueinbrgz
Gibraltar
Madrid de 11
British Admirasts
Straits of Gibraltas
Cruier Nuember
Bath
Talkland Islands
Sir Prederich Doveton Sturdee
Talhlind Islands
Tnland
Imperial Chancellor and General Dine With Emperor
The health of the emperor improves as Dr von Tethmann Kollweg and General Erik von Wessel dine with him. The emperor is expected to be able to serve at the capital this week for the battle front.
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Roosevelt
Agan
W H Coe
Portland
McGovern Drops Senate Bid After Wisconsin Loss
Governor McGovern of Wisconsin says he will not appeal for a U.S. Senate seat after losing the Wisconsin race to Paisley. One person was killed and more than twenty injured as a Rock Island passenger tram wreck occurred near Northfield Minnesota.
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McGovern
Wisconsin
Senate
Paisleo
German Squadron Destroyed in Pacific Action
The armored cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the protected cruiser Leipzig, part of Count von Spee’s squadron, were destroyed after sinking British ships Good Hope and Monmouth on November 1. The cruisers Dester and Luernberg fled. Admiral believed Lost. Survivors were reported from Gneisenau and Leipzig, but no Scharnhorst crew saved. British casualties were seven dead and four wounded.
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Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Good Hope
Monmouth
Pacific
Craters Dester
Count von Spee
Fight Goes On In Poland Claims Of Successes
London reports both sides claiming gains in Poland and Germany. German dispatches announce capture of enemy positions 11000 prisoners and 43 machine guns with heavy losses to the Germans. Russian statement says the Vlawa front offensive concluded successfully and a German position near Przasnysz captured. Also notes unchanged southern Cra cow area. Unofficial Russian losses cited 150000 with 80000 captured per Berlin report. Emperor Nicholas visits Caucasus HQ amid enthusiastic reception in Tiflis.
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London
Poland
Germany
Russia
Vlawa
Przasnysz
Cracow
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reuter’s
Lodz
Nicholas
Caucasus
Tiflis
Reuter
Petrograd
Allies Strive To Advance In Flanders Front
London reports indicate a gathering Allied offensive in Flanders with stubborn German resistance. French forces push toward St Mihiel on the Meuse while German lines endure losses. In the east, Russians engage with German troops as Joffre’s men press regions near Pont a Mousson and Bres.
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Flanders
London
Woeyre
St Mihiel
Meuse
Joffres
St Michiel
Pont A Mousson
Planders
Bres
Aspach
Alsace
Kaiser Improves Says Dispatch From Amsterdam
A Reuters dispatch reports German sources say the emperor’s health is improving and he may leave the capital this week for the battle. General von Kessel and others accompanying him are also noted as dimmed.
Air Raid Plans Reported by Sun Scribe
A Sun correspondent claims Zeppelins will assault London and finland with hidden hubs at Twedmehshaven. The writer says air ships visit secret destinations every three weeks and may target coastal works.
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Plen
London
Sun Stampa
Zeppen
Twedmehshaven
Utickh
Fnelind
Druggist Promotes Marine Eye Remedy for Weak Eyes
An advertisement urges readers to consult druggists about Marine Eye Remedy for weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It claims relief and comfort, inviting readers to write for more information and a booklet.
Specious plea questions jury selection in pursuit of new trial
The Louisville Courier Journal reports defense counsel arguing that showing serious errors in jury selection could grant a new trial. The judge counters that such errors must be proven, noting the twelve jurors and the aim to find those inclined to acquit.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad for Skin Relief
For itching and burning skin apply Cuticura Soap with hot water, dry gently, and use Cuticura Ointment. Immediate relief and rest aid, with speedy healing of eczema rashes and scalp irritations in all ages. Free sample with 82 p Skin Book by mailing Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Children Found Asleep in Oven by Camden Police
Camden police discover two children aged three and five asleep in a rusted oven beside a cat and dog in a shack off Mount Ephraim pike near Newton Creek. Frank Kauffman and Annie Kauffman, sleeping nearby, are arrested for threatening life of spouse and jailed by Recorder Stackhouse. Children placed under matron care after rescue.
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Camden
Mount Ephraim Pike
Newton Creek
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Frank Kauffman
Annie
jJatl
Interpretation of Pain and the Promethean Spirit
A fragment from The Atlantic argues pain as a spur to life and progress. Pain drives the spirit onward, preventing complacency and fostering higher pleasures beyond mere ease, though each advance parts us from the past in a moral struggle.
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Atlantic
Beverages Duel Coffee with Postum for Health
A letter promotes Postum as a healthful coffee substitute. The writer credits stopping coffee with improved strength, weight gain, and relief from headaches and indigestion for herself and her husband. Details include Postum products, prices, and the slogan There’s a Reason as a grocer supplied remedy.
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Dite
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Wilson
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Reir
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House Naval Committee
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Gambler King
New York
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Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints
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Payne
Ways and Means Committee
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Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago District 15
Roosevelt Hospital
Tenion of Honor
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Herricks
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Turkey
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