Serbian Soldiers Like Ghosts Amid Albanian March
A Corriere story from Monastir reports 400 Serbian troops under Colonel Vassiteh marching through rough Albanian terrain for seventeen days. Exhausted and seldom touched by contact, they appear as “ghosts” fading toward the front while a Wehrmacht-like retreat follows. The correspondent notes worn uniforms, snow, and the nearing departure of Serbian headquarters as the last train pulls away.
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Milan
Dev
London
Corriere Serta Sn
Frank Monastir
Jer Majerty
Monaall
Serbian Headquartea
Vaxaitel
Four Cities Vie For Next National Conventions
Delegations from Chicago St Louis Dallas and San Francisco arrived to push their cities as candidates for the Democratic and Republican national conventions. Dallas bears a $100060 certified check as delegates head to the Democratic National Committee meeting to bid for the future site. Chicago and St Louis have each subscribed about 400000 for their campaigns while San Francisco pursues the bid with high campaigning stakes.
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Washington
D. C
Chicago
St. Louis
Dalits
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Tiallas
Dallas
Verona Eludes Submarine After Heavy Sea Chase
Captain Simon Gul of the Trallan steamer Verona said a heavy sea in the Mediterranean on November 19 caused the submarine to roll and pitch, helping Verona escape. Officers later leaned toward German U-boat origins, though the skipper could not confirm the aggressor’s nationality. The Verona carried no passengers.
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New York
Simone Gul
Verona
Obituary notices from San Antonio and Houston mourn several figures
Obituary items detail the death of a 73 year old man in a San Antonio sanatorium with Houston ties and many Masonic roles, a sister of Deputy Sheriff Janes Galbreath dying, and a separate obituary for a Tyler resident who died at home after arriving for health. Funeral arrangements list the Shelles Loftus Undertaking Company, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and burial in local cemeteries, with services and interment in Texas communities.
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San Antonio
Houston
Frymier
Masonic Lodge
Ane
Houston Lodge
Grant Lodge
Masons of Texas
Grand Lodge
Shelles Loftus Undertaking Company
Wolook Wrhday
Ahehar Lodge No
Cruckall
Pry
Raith B. Nentwig
Ruth E. Neatwig
Janes Galbreath
Wil le
Wyoming
St. Geritra's
St. Joseph's
Typhus Epidemic and Rail Car Exchange Reported
Dispatch from Mexico City describes a typhus epidemic worsening in the capital and surrounding towns with rising deaths and cases. In Texas, a first-ever car exchange between Mexican National Lines and the International and Great Northern is arranged, paving through-sleeve service to Mexico City, as unrest continues along the border.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Federal District
Sven
Haredo
National Lines of
International & Great Northern Railroad
United States Paints
Monterey
Eathof
Bandit Hold Up Near Malvern Foiled by Posse
A southbound passenger train near Malvern Arkansas was foiled when a bandit group attempted a midnight hold up. Engineer Theodore Stormurd kept the train moving to safety as a posse pursued, wounding Malvern resident J. E. Stanley in the foot during the clash. Deputies and sheriff units pressed the search into the night, while two attackers fled as the train went off course. Passengers later sought connections with a return fare of $48.20.
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Litle Rock
Malvern
Ark
Theodore P. Stormurd
J. E. Stanley
Stantuy
Skidmore Death Reported in Oaxaca Mexico
Announcement notes F. O. Skidmore died in Oaxaca on October 30. He was a longtime landowner with ties to Skidmore Texas. His father S. A. C. Skidmore founded the townsite and aided a 1886 bond issue for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad. Skidmore moved to Mexico twelve years ago to mine and ranch, developing Lolita mine in the Faricherhin jing camp. He was buried in Oaxaca and reportedly aided locals during past trouble. Also referenced: Berlin reports over 2000 Serbian captures by Textatic forces in mountain engagements.
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F. O. Skidmore
Oaxaca
Mex
San Antonio
Ram EH
H. Budmore
Skidmore
S. AC. Skidmore
Skidmore, Te
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass Hatirgad
I. C. Skidmore
Mexico
Faricherhinjing Camp
Vera Cruz
Weutons
Serba
Berlin
Great Panama Pacific Exposition Ends With Record Attendance
Final day crowds at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco push attendance beyond 19 million, breaking the former record. Officials note strong showings in aviation and engineering displays, with ceremonies including Farewell to Thee and a sky inscription by aviator Arthur Smith.
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San
Exponen
Attenstaner Us Lange
Cme Wie
San Pranchien Gay
Tha Xitea
Wilson
America
Exposition
New York City
Mississino Buthling
San Francisco
Xupeise
Whe Intl
Arthur Smith
Arewell
Europe
Panama Canal
Moore
California
United States
Golden Gate
Palace of Fine Arts
Presidio
Chownton
Severnl
Holeigeronta
Prac
Italy
Japan
Evil Counsellors of Russian Emperor Blamed in Message
Berlin reports a telegram to Emperor Nicholas from King Peter of Serbia lamenting Russia and Serbia’s fate. The message accuses Russian advisers of causing destruction and calls for Russia’s leaders to reflect on the ruin.
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Berlin
Hmrlin
Ly Wireless
Bayvinie
Peter
Serbia
Saga
Nicholas
Russia
Sera
Serda
Orient
No Invasion of Balkans by Russians Yet
London reports say no Russian invasion order issued last night amid Balkan campaign rumors. Bulgarian divisions reportedly move toward Monte and Albania while Serbian armies solidify in Albania. Greece may grant allies railway and port access in Macedonia, with central powers offering southern Aegean islands if Greece remains neutral.
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Balkans
London
Monaatir
Glevgeli
Salonki
Hulgaria
Greece
Penn
Macedonia
Aegean
Grecian
Alliea
Herlin Tageblalt
Copenhagen
Eechaone Telegraph Company
Kavala
Posara
Salontk
Daily Telegraph
Greece pressed by Entente as Greece faces delay in reply
Paris reports entente powers move to reimpose economic measures on Greece as Athens hesitates. Ships with Greek-bound cargo barred from allied ports. loading of Greek vessels halted. In Athens thousands of refugees arrive from Monastir. cities suffer.
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Paris
Greece
The
Figaro
Athens
Florina
Monastir
Athena
Honor Dean Southwick Dinner Honor In San Antonio
Henry Lawrence Bouthwick, a Boston Emerson College of Oratory resident, is honored by the San Antonio Dramatic Club with a dinner at the Gunter Hotel. Southwick will read The Rivers and give a short talk during his North Texas tour stop before heading to Milford and Pant. In charge of arrangements is Mrs Tens Budd Powers. Laredo Mexican customs seized 3965 pesos from F. & Olmvier of San Lula Peter as he attempted to bring funds to the American National Bank. Ulmer plans to protest to Washington.
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Henry Lawrence Bouthwick
Emerson College of Oratory
Boston
San Antonio
Southern 2S
Bouthwick
Aletfin
Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Merican National
F. & Olmvier
San Lula Petor
Ulmer
State Department
Washington
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State National Bank
Trallan
C. Tramenie
HM Street
Tyler
Tha
Fite le Undertaking Company
Shelley-Laring Undertaking Co. Automobile
Potehernick's
Cady
Conte Sullertnha Springs
D.C
Des
Metal Cova
Texan
Port Me
Reve
B. Kinniaon
Duadermarter
Bala
Allen
S. O. Skidmore
San Diego
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Tower of Jewels
Bearlie
Ama Jules Guerin
Mount Tamalpais
KWG Prter
San Penncisco
Thomas A. Edison
Theodore Stoosevelt
Deloro
Teutons
Saloniki
Satonski
Hrrlist
Manudhin
Baleuste
Allieg
E. W. Grove
Potcherntek’s
S. C. Pandolfo
San Anton
Dean Southwick
Gueat
Dramatic Club
Mra Tens Budd
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Bailey Marienda
Patin
Menger
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