President Wilson Opened Congress Amid Suffrage Demonstration
President Wilson opened Congress amid a large felicitation demonstration with Republicans, while women suffragists in the gallery unfurled a yellow banner asking what he would do for woman suffrage. A page seized the banner, and Congress resumed the reading with no further disruption.
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Archbold Dies a Titan of Standard Oil Rector of Industry
John Dustin Archbold head of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey dies at 58 after an appendicitis operation. funeral Thursday attended by John D Rockefeller and family. Archbold's life linked to Rockefeller interests, key trustee until 1911 dissolution. He survived by widow, a son John F Archbold, two daughters.
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Joseph C. Sibley
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Leesburg
Salem
McDaniel Murder Trial Near Jury Decision in Missouri
The McDaniel murder trial in St Joseph Missouri nears jury deliberation after closing arguments by defense attorney Judge C F Strop and state advocate John T Barker. Oscar D McDaniel stands accused of killing his wife Harriet Moss McDaniel.
Congressman Tribble Stricken By Apoplexy In House Office
Georgia congressman Tribble suffered an apoplectic attack in his House office building yesterday. He was taken to a local hospital where doctors report only slim chances for recovery.
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Chicago Relief Society reports $20,000 in gifts sent
More than $20,000 has been sent by wireless as Christmas gifts to families in central Europe by Chicagoans in the last six weeks, Julius Golzier, secretary of the German-Austro-Hungarian relief society announced today.
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San Antonio Tonight Cooler With Partly Cloudy Skies
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for tonight to be partly cloudy and cooler, followed by Wednesday fair conditions with light winds and moderate temperatures.
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Home Weather for Tourists Forecast by The Light
Weather snapshot for major cities with temperatures, wind directions, and conditions. St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington listed with temps from 36 to 64 and notes on fair rain or clouds and cooler trends.
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Lloyd George resignation rocks cabinet crisis in Britain
London dispatch reports War Secretary Lloyd George intends to resign after Prime Minister Asquith opposes a war council headed without him. While some say cabinet reconstruction will proceed with few changes, others warn of deeper splits and possible general election as the war policy remains unchanged.
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Gerard to his post New York embassy returns today
James W. Gerard United States ambassador to Germany sails for Berlin to present President Wilsons views on submarine warfare and Belgian deportations. He carries 100000 marks from a Thanksgiving relief appeal for widows orphans and war sufferers through the embassy. He denies bringing peace proposals to Germany.
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Germans Ring Bells in London for Roumania Gains
Copenhagen dispatch reports German bells tolling across Germany to mark Central Powers victories in Roumania. Vossische Zeitung claims 45,000 square kilometers seized, double their France area, with 20,724 Roumanians captured between November 29 and December 8.
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George C Boldt Dies at Waldorf Astoria Hotel
George C Boldt, a leading hotel executive and proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria, died of heart trouble today in his New York suite. The prominent hotel man had shaped the luxury hospitality landscape and left a lasting imprint on the industry.
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Elmendorf safe. daughter not captured by Villa
El Paso dispatch reports Charles Elmendorf, previously feared killed at Chihuahua City, is alive. His daughter, believed captured, is found safe in Clifton Arizona and was not seized by Villa’s forces.
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Berlin Press Hints Peace Talks Approach
Berlin Tageblatt predicts near business peace talks acceptable to both sides amid Poland independence and Belgium annexation debates. Amsterdam dispatch notes Germany showing pacificist tendencies while Vossische Zeitung mentions Ambassador Gerard possibly returning to Germany with updates.
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Peace Note Hints Wilson Mediation Role Questioned
The article argues that if the peace proposal stands, America would be an unsuitable mediator and should only serve as a messenger for President Wilson, not an arbitrator. It frames Germany as needing to accept Wilson's services in a limited capacity.
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Bank Robbery Stuns Memphis Bank on Principal Street
Two unmasked men entered Park Bank and Trust Company in Memphis just before 11 today and locked the president cashier and a customer in a back room. They escaped on motorcycles with 3000 dollars in currency after quietly distributing a small bundle of bills in the lobby. No shots were fired and police were notified after officials freed themselves.
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Tenn
Park Bank & Trust Company
Shooting at Chicago Theater Panics Patrons
Patrons at a downtown Chicago theater panicked when William Pasaechi was shot by a man who had obstructed his view at the screen after he voiced an objection. Cappentine Verno was arrested.
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Contests for Letters on Offsetting Living Cost
Readers urged to submit brief letters to Tue Lieut Contest Editor detailing personal actions to offset rising prices, or explanations of price hikes. Prize structure favors concise, impactful views. entry must reach Tue Lieur by Sunday December 10 and exclude staff or affiliates.
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Bucharest Appears Doomed as German Push Advances
Reports from Petrograd say Romanian resistance falters as German forces push toward Bucharest. Danube front near the capital sees Von Mackensen’s army within twelve miles. Romanian First Army reportedly defeated, with Austro German units enveloping to sever retreat toward Moldavia. Southeast on the Macedonian front Serbians advance toward Grunishte and nearby villages. Bulgarians retreat northward, burning Stravina area. Paris notes French Serbians advance along Cerna and Paralovo.
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Russians Battle in Vain Near Bucharest Front
The Overseas News Agency critic reports ongoing hard fighting as Germans Austro-Hungarians and Turks counterattack against Russian assaults near the Carpathians and Transylvania. Western Roumania including Wallachia remains under central powers control with captured grain livestock and resources strengthening their blockade efforts.
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Roumanians Fail To Stem Teutonic Advance Says Petrograd
Petrograd says Roumanians failed to check Teutonic forces moving toward Ploesti and Bucharest. Officials in the morning bulletin report the efforts to halt the advance have proven unsuccessful.
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They Capture More Village in Corng
Region Bulgar retreat reported as Sérbians gain further success. Unclear details focus on village capture and ongoing operations.
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