Military aviators to fly over San Antonio Wednesday
Six aviators from Fort Sill destined for permanent post at Fort Sam Houston plan a preliminary flyover of San Antonio around 11 am as a homecoming gesture. Captain Foulois will likely land at the aviation post five miles north of the city. reception by locals and officials is anticipated with an advance map arriving Tuesday.
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John B. Currington
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Antonio
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Keena
Sinier
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Mort Worth
Brrg
Capua Foulots
San
Walter TL. Clarke
Het Aignal
Department
Austin
Artvei Pinus
Kain Stiu
Foulois
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Frederick Funston
Marjorie Stinson
United States
Texas Aero Clan
Chenier of Commerce
Foulda
Squadron Now At Waco First U S Air Squadron Arrives
The first aerial squadron of the United States Army, six biplanes led by Capt. D Poulos, left Fort Worth at 6:36 this morning and reached Waco without incident. Lieut. T S Bowsn piloted the lead machine arriving at 10:25. The four additional planes followed at five minute intervals, with Lieuts J Carberry J Chapman TD Milling and Capt B D Poulos among the crew. They flew about 60 miles per hour at roughly 4000 feet amid hazy, choppy winds. Spectators filled the Cotton Palace area as the squadron landed amid a warm welcome from about 2000 people. A moving picture of the flight was taken here. The arrival closed with all planes suffering some cold. The landing site was marked by a large T.
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Tex
D. Poulos
United States
Emmy
Fort Worth
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Reder
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J.C. Chapman
TD. Milling
B.D. Fouiois
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C. B. Wiliams
Cotton Palace
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Pouns]en's Business League
GPR
Local Forecast Notes Evening Conditions Across Cities
Readable fragments describe a brief weather summary for multiple cities with temperatures and skies. Key items mention San Antonio, St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Houston, New York, Washington across a misty, cloudy, and warmer pattern with single to low double digit changes in temperatures.
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Washington
Nours
Banker Eldridge Dies in Bolivia While On Bank Branch Mission
Herbert Ruchkele Eldridge, 46, vice president of National City Bank of New York, died of heart failure in Bolivia while traveling to arrange branch openings. Born in Decatur, Illinois, he had banking ties in Texas and the Midwest and recently operated from Gainesville, Texas, before moving to New York.
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Herbert Ruchkele Eldeidge
National City
Banke of New York
Lable
Potoal
Bolivia
Eldrides
South America
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Eldridge
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Decatur
Banite
Texas
Atlnois
Dallas
Tex
First National Bank of
Rausten
Gaines Ville
National Rivers and Harbors Congress to Discuss Waterways
In Washington on November 2 the conference program for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress begins in December. Speakers include Governor Dunne of Illinois and Senators Reed of Missouri and Randell, with Rep Lumperers of Mississippi and Meeker of Missouri, Jingoy Behrman of New Orleans, and President Townsend of the Mississippi River Commission. Moving pictures will illustrate Mississippi improvements.
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Decenner
New Orleans
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Missisppi River
Federation to Adjourn AFL Convention in San Francisco
The thirty-fifth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor in San Francisco is expected to adjourn today after a session delayed by a debate over a union journal dispute. Clerical and procedural delays pushed the end date from yesterday to today.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Federation of Labor
Sune Say
Explosion Mystery Shocks Paris Suburbs
Nov 23 residents in Whitlens and Wes report a violent explosion heard across about 40 miles. Initial thoughts blamed a powder rectory and a Zeppelin raid but were disproved. The noise is now thought possibly caused by a meteor bursting in the sky.
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Whitlens
Ib Wes
London Globe Resumes Amid War Secretary Dispute
London dispatch reports The Globe resumes publication after a suspension on November 6 over the War Secretary issue. The paper prints correspondence with authorities, apologizes for a misstatement in the “regrets table,” and withdraws the apology as part of the settlement. Verona Out of the Mediterranean after earlier being chased by a submarine and reported to be pursued. Byrd, former Chickasaw official, found dead at Franks, Oklahoma, aged 67, attributed to natural causes.
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the Globe
Pilich Wan
Kitchen
Fiobe
Verona
Mediterranean
Tas
New York
Quireless
Fox
Straits
Ioraitar
Irumuis
Oxi
Benjamin F. Byrd
Harrison
Franks
Oklo
Desi Wan
Byrd
Eruption Prompts Refugee Flight From Stromboli
Reports from Palermo dated November 2 describe Stromboli volcano's growing activity as lava streams threaten settlements. Columns of smoke rise up to forty miles, with residents fleeing to safer areas while the island remains one of the Mediterranean's most persistently active volcanic sites.
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Palermo
Pats
Iise
President Loom to Fish Message to Congress
President Welson will indicate in his annual message to Congress how the meat needed for national defense may be raised. He aims to have the message in the public printer’s hands before Thanksgiving Day while pressing legislation for a merchant marine fuel credits and better government for the Philippines.
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Welson
Congress
Jiang
Philippinan
Girl Prisoner in Room for Years Near St Michaels
Grace Marshall, freed after nearly twelve years of confinement by her father and stepmother, spoke for the first time since release seeking an apple. She had been kept in a room at an aunt’s home near St Michaels, under a physician’s care, after an elopement plan at 18. The family, citing concern she was crazy, allegedly restrained her when unable to send her to an institution. Marshall weighed 67 pounds at release. A Children’s Aid Society representative said the case would be referred to the state’s attorney.
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Grace Merchall
St. Michaels
Miss Marshall
Marshall
Seat Children's Aid Society
Tadey
Zealandia Within Limit Washington D C report
Officers aboard the battleship Kentucky report the Zealandia was one quarter mile inside the three mile limit when searched by a British party from two cruisers, thus in a neutral port though no papers showed nationality aboard. British officers claim the vessel was a quarter mile outside the limit, hence high seas.
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D. C
Key
Progreso
Mexico
United States Posts Record Trade Balance in October
The Department of Commerce reports the U S balance of trade reached a new high in October with imports at 148,629,620 and exports at 33,961,760. For the twelve months ending October the total trade surpassed 5,000,000,000 led by strong export gains.
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United States
Department of Cotymerce
Pepruary
Im Koll
United Gates
War Zone Around Greece Reported By Allied Powers
Nov 21 21 Greece news item indicates Entente may impose a commercial blockade and create a war zone around Greece to cut off supplies. French officials reportedly pressed Greece for closer cooperation while Denys Cochin travels to the front amid Greek consultations.
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Greece
Parle
Presa
Alles
Denys Cochin
Mateter
Gore
Wedding Gift Scarf From Daughters of Hawaii
On Nov 22 a linen scarf woven in a rare Hawaiian pattern was presented to Mrs Norman Galt, wife of President Woodrow Wilson’s consort. The gift, from the Daughters of Hawaii, features distinctive weave and design reflecting ancient Hawaiian weaving traditions.
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Liiuoketusl
Ha- Waii
Norman Galt
Woodros Wilson
Ana Aesign
Daughters of Hawaii
Illinois Legislature Opens to Bitter Primary Law Fight
The Illinois General Assembly convened in extraordinary session with high attendance as Governor Dunne seeks amendments to the primary law. Tensions mount over party lines and potential political blows in Springfield.
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Vareivy
Quorum
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British ships sunk near London reported in war update
The British steamers Stallamahire and Merganeer carrying cargo and crew were attacked north of Suez off Res Adu Bares. Salsetta signals for assistance after being diverted from London to Bombard ashar.
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Stallamahire
Migros
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Salsetta
Ig Ashar
Res Adu Bares
Suez
Jones Named Judge in Sixty third District Court
Governor Ferguson appointed Joseph Jones of Del Rio to the Sixty third District Court seat to fill the vacancy from the resignation of Judge W C Douglass of Eagle Pass. The appointment takes effect December 1.
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Joseph Jones
del Rio
Sixty-third District Court
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Hagle Pass
Mra Allo Martin dies after dress catches fire in CLMHURNE
CLMHURNE Texas report says Mrs Allo Martin, 66, was fatally burned when her dress ignited from an open stove Sunday. Her husband Arties Hoges is tending to her. Paris note mentions Admiral Lawrence 4% Biggs, United States Navy retiree, at home in Iowa.
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American Vessel Genesee Seized in War Tension
Cincinnati reports that an American steamer Genesee laden with 2400 tons of cargo was seized by a British cruiser. Bixke, head of a Caelimuth company, said the seizure appeared unprovoked unless German coastal stake is shown in Genesee. He suggested U S warships may be sent to escort the ship to its destination if necessary.
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Diriuke
Federal Grand Jury to Consider Bomb Plots
Washington November reports indicate a federal grand jury will review evidence on plots to blow up industrial targets and derail munition production. Attorney General Gregory calls state authorities to joint action, pledging rigorous federal prosecution where applicable.
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Lew Jeas Weoe
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British Submarine Flotilla to Baltic Route Described
Copenhagen reports a fleet of British submarines moving toward the Baltic, aided by destroyers. Convoy reportedly passed along the Skaw and into the Baltic, with large ships stopping near Eleinore while submarines proceeded.
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Fair Cool Days All Weather Man Sees
The article notes nearly two months of perfect weather in San Antonio with Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau predicting continued fair cool days for the near term. He cautions that winter brings more instability and possible sudden changes despite the current calm.
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Hughes Withdraws From Nebraska Republican Primary
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 2 Associate Justice Hughes requested by the Supreme Court to withdraw her name from the Nebraska primary ballot as a Republican candidate. In Dallas Texas on November 22 a switch engine struck a street car at a grade crossing injuring three trainmen and four streetcar motormen with the car demolished and no passengers aboard.
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Steamer Gekfield in Distress Off Cape Race
A wireless report from the steamer San Giorgio states the Gekfield of 2290 tons, en route from West Harland to an American port, is in distress about 60 miles southeast of Cape Race. The Inter steamer Fox reported by San Giorgio that the Gekfield lost all propeller blades and is being stood by.
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Mrs Marshall Undergoes Abdominal Operation in Indianapolis
Mrs Marshall, wife of the vice president, was taken to a hospital in Indianapolis on Sunday for an abdominal operation. The vice president, staying in the city, suspended plans to return to Washington for Congress next month. Officials say Mrs May Bull is not suffering and the operation should not be dangerous.
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Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Washington
Congress
Maybull
Offensive at Dardanelles Reported by Cologne Gazette
The Cologne Gazette reports a great offensive movement has been initiated at the Dardanelles by the Allies. The dispatch from Rotterdam dated November 23 notes renewed operations with potential broad implications for the campaign.
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Gallipoli
Rotterdam
Allige
Turkish Transport Sunk By Mine In Marmora Sea
A Turkish transport was sunk by a mine in the Marmora Sea during the war. The message from Zurich via Amsterdam states the vessel struck a mine and nearly all aboard were drowned.
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Marmora
Zurich
Amsterdam
Jury selection begins in Buenz conspiracy trial
In New York on November 2 a jury pool was seated for the trial of Ras Buteng, director of the Hamburg American Line, and several officials charged with conspiring to defraud the government. The case marks a major step in the widespread inquiry into German and Austrian activities in the United States.
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Mellen Still On Stand In Newark New Haven Affair
New York report says government aims to finish this week examining Cherice Mellen in the conspiracy trial of a former director of the Newark New Haven Hartford railroad. Mellen has yet to testify about the dual equation under which the Boston and Maine Railroad joined the New Haven system, with possible implications for the Billard Company organization.
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Parliament's Economy Cutbacks Spark Fresh Debate
In London on November 23 a cautious move toward economy in the Commons reduces common supplies replacing smutches and pens with simple wooden equivalents. Attendants explain the curb is the first step toward national economy urged in recent House debates.
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Stop Smuggling San Francisco Port Mission Led by Densmore
John B. Densmore, a senior labor official, arrived in San Francisco on November 22 to oversee an immigration service probe on the Pacific coast. He stated the mission aims to curb wholesale smuggling of Chinese into the port and to restore order on official business.
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Cal
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Pacific Coast
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Violent strike in Chicago claims two lives two more hurt
Reports show over 1000 arrests amid the gent strike violence. Michael Gustkowski a union tailor was killed after being mistaken for a cat. Two neisons died and hundreds beaten since September as the strike of surgeon workers escalates. In Fort Worth Texas George Wall, 29, was accidentally shot in the left knee while hunting. fellow hunter Albis Wall fired the shot.
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Greeks Seek Allied Help to Free A Serbs Victory Report
From Paris to Athens the blockade of the Entente powers sparks strong reaction in Greece with claims allies will seek to pull Greeks into the war. Bulgarians allegedly defeated near Leskovatz, 25 miles south of Nish, after heavy losses and a rout toward the Morava river. King Constantine and British War Secretary Kitchener reportedly spoke. officials in Athens cautious about the outcome. In Italy, Italian forces claim progress on the Isonzo front near Gorizia with gains north-west of the city and new Austrian losses on the Cato plateau.
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Mitrovitza in Danger Nears Teutonic Drive in Serbia
London reports the Teutonic drive toward Mitrovitsa tightens as Serb capital shifts after the Balkan invasion. Allied and central powers push moves in Lab valley while Romania’s neutrality and Greek actions loom. Dispatches note German Austria gains and Austro-Romanian diplomacy, with Greece under pressure amid fear of broader war. Italy claims victory amid global turmoil.
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Italian Troops Make Breakthrough on the Front Near Gorizia
Italian troops advance on the Tyrolean front, notably northwest of Gorizia, with officials claiming the ground was gained and held after vigorous Alpine counterattacks. Units reported progress as lines held against attacks, signaling a tense battlefield moment during the campaign.
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