United States presses Allies over safe conduct for Austrian envoy
Washington has sent notes to Great Britain and France urging reconsideration of their refusal to grant a safe passage for Count Tarnowski, Austrian ambassador to the United States. The move argues for sovereign equality in exchanging ambassadors and signals possible use of a U.S. vessel to bring the envoy to Washington if talks fail.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Count Tarnowski
Austria
Berginars
Washington
Count Tarnoksk
Rotterdam
Nieuw
Amsterdam
Atlantic
Berlin papers weigh American stance on Lusitania
Berlin newspapers summarize the Washington dispatch of November 19 and denounce U S government attitude toward German submarine activity. They say Germany obeys Hague cruiser rules, while asserting the Lusitania issue remains unsettled and warn Wilson could hinder peace efforts.
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Berlin
London
Associated Press
Washington Dispatch
Lusitania
Germany
Post
Count von Reventlow
Morgen Post
Wilson
Vossische Zeitung
America
Refugees report Villa capture of Chihuahua City
Two Syrian refugees traveling from Sauz arrived in El Paso and said Villa took Chihuahua City after a five day siege. They reported General Trevino moving south with part of his command. Forty to fifty foreigners rode the train, but they could not confirm American casualties.
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EL Paso
Tex
Sauz
Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Carranza troops sighted at border as rail yard guns move
Wounded Carranza soldiers were seen in a Juarez second class coach today. Twenty six field pieces were observed on flat cars in Juarez yards, likely from Trevino’s forces and brought by General Gonzalez on a late night special train from Sanz. A separate report from Presidio notes columns of Carranza troops near the border at Coyame and Aldama along the Orient line from Chihuahua City.
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Juarez
Mexico
Carranza
Trevino
Gonzalez
Sanz
Presidio
Tex
United States Army
Marfa
Ojinaga
Chihuahua City
Coyame
Aldama
Orient
Chihuahua
Military Rule Proclaimed in Dominican Republic
Captain H. 8. Knapp, in charge of American naval forces, proclaims a military rule in the Dominican Republic to break the local government deadlock and carry out treaty obligations to guarantee interest on the public debt. Secretary Daniels approved the action, with Knapp aiming to straighten affairs by December 2. No military clash or governor was appointed. conditions are described as quiet and satisfactory.
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Washington, D. C
H. 8. Knapp
Dominican
Dominican Republic
United States
Knapp
Daniels
Santo Domingo
Dieters Eat Chicken For Thanksgiving Menu
In Chicago on Thanksgiving, a group of dieting health department workers chose roast chicken with dressing and giblet gravy instead of turkey or pie to show it is possible to eat well on forty cents a day. Cranberries remained affordable, with turnips mashed potatoes celery apple pie and coffee also served in the meal plan.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Health Department
Storm Hits St Lawrence Gulf Spurring Delayed Vessels
Vessels arriving at Quebec report the worst storm in years on the St Lawrence gulf and lower river. Coasting ships reach ports days overdue as crews endure hardship and cold from the heavy weather.
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Quebec
Que
St. Lawrence Gulf
St. Lawrence River
Seennes
Not to Close Lake Transportation
Duluth Minnesota report notes lake navigation for iron ore transport will close at midnight. Vessel crews forecast continued shipments downstream despite approaching ice, as demand remains strong for ore movement.
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Duluth
Minn
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fall like temperatures through tonight and Friday. Skies vary with possible mild breezes and seasonal conditions across the area. Nearby highs and lows are expected in cooler ranges for this time of year.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Debates Rise Over Food Embargo as Cost of Living Soars
Washington lawmakers discuss a proposed food embargo to curb rising prices. Representative Fitzgerald plans two bills for introduction Monday. Leaders Mann Borland and McLemore offer mixed views on embargo efficacy and impact on appropriations.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Congress
Fitzgerald
New York
House
Mann
Representative Borland
Missouri
Representative McLemore
Texas
Borland
McLemore
Price of Turkey Slumps in Chicago Markets
In Chicago on Thanksgiving eve retail and wholesale turkey prices fell four to five cents from the previous day. Wholesale birds sold 25 to 27 cents per pound while retail ranged 28 to 35 cents. Fewer turkeys were sold as buyers stayed away and some raisers halted shipments, preferring not to take the low prices.
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Chicago
High food prices blamed on war and middlemen at St Louis hearing
A St Louis public hearing before a city committee heard blame for rising food costs fall on the war retailers commission men farmers and railroads. Witnesses disagreed on causes with supporters citing dumped produce and others defending middlemen while noting Europe’s continued demand.
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ST. Louis
Board of Aldermen
John Thompson
Women's Council
George Dobler
Consumers’ League
Europe
Thanksgiving prices hit coast markets in 1910s
Coast market reports show higher costs for Thanksgiving staples. Turkeys ranged 25 to 28 cents per pound, eggs at 60 cents a dozen explain raisin and pie price hikes. Mince pies raisins and pumpkin pies rose with butter at 90 cents for a two pound block and bread at 7 cents per loaf.
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San Francisco
Cal
Turkey boycott hits Houston as thousands remain unsold
Thousands of turkeys on Commerce Row in Houston sit unsold at 21 cents as a local boycott appears effective. Reported by Houston desk, the scene shows a mutually discouraged market with turkey buyers and sellers constrained by the action and uncertainty in the days surrounding November 3.
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Houston
Tex
Commerce Row
Bird prices fall below farmers' selling rates
Historical market notes that buyers now offer twenty one cents for birds while farmers receive higher payments elsewhere. hens quoted at thirty two cents previously and gobblers at thirty. The shift shows a price drop beneath some farmers' sale values.
Farmers sell turkeys as prices fall nationwide
Farmers at Elgin Texas report turkey prices slipping below 25 cents a pound with many buyers scarce. Yesterday some kept to 19 cents a pound while buying activity revived only partly amid a general drop in turkey prices.
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Elgin
Tex
Turkey prices fall as boycotts hit markets
In Baltimore on November 30 turkeys dropped from 35c to 20c per pound amid an unorganized but effective boycott. Rabbits sold heavily in wholesale districts with retailers claiming they will substitute for turkey in many homes today.
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Baltimore
Restaurant Men to Advance Prices in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Restaurant Men's Protective Association, representing 941 eateries, announced a 20 percent price rise for food and drink to take effect within a week. Officers said members have faced a 40 percent rise in foodstuffs.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Restaurant Men's Protective Association
Attorney General Gregory Visits Austin for Homecoming
Thomas W. Gregory attorney general of the United States attends the University of Texas homecoming as an alumnus. He joins the inauguration exercises of President Vinson and plans to travel to Dallas after a day or two while he investigates applications for federal judgeships created by Judge T S Maxey's resignation and Judge A P McCormick's death.
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Austin
Tex
Thomas W. Gregory
United States
Vinson
Dallas
Federal Court
T. S. Maxey
A. P. McCormick
Earthquake Shocks Reported Near Washington
An overnight quake lasting over an hour was logged by Georgetown University seismological observatory. First tremors at 10 22 p m maximum shocks 10 33 to 10 34 p m and died away at 11 40 p m centered about 1600 miles from Washington with possible location in the West Indies.
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Washington
D. C
Georgetown University Seismological Observatory
West Indies
Street Car Strike Before President’s New York Visit
President Wilson will meet Mayor Mitchell in New York this Saturday to discuss the street car strike. The meeting follows a labor leaders’ delegation’s call to the mayor yesterday.
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New York
Wilson
Mitchell
White Flags in Craiova as Romanian City Surrenders
Craiova in Roumania flies hundreds of white flags signaling surrender and peaceful intentions as German forces advance. The once prosperous city, now downcast and partly deserted, sees many rich residents flee while Jewish residents largely stay but close stores amid rising prices. Hotels and cafes host locals lamenting Roumania's wartime entry.
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Berlin
London
Craiova
Roumania
German Bank Network Revealed In Occupied France
Commissioner Faralicq reports a widespread German bank network marketed securities and coupons left by Germans in occupied northern France and Belgium. The case ties to Gesbran Rabbat a Syrian banker arrested in Geneva with stock from Russia Serbia and France. About 20 million francs in coupons have been cashed by unwitting buyers.
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Paris
Faralicq
French
Secret Service
France
Belgium
Gesbran Rabbat
Geneva
Rabbat
Union Thanksgiving Services Held at Beeville Baptist Church
Union services were held at Beeville Baptist Church at 10 30 in the morning with Rev. W T Renfro of the Methodist Church delivering the message.
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Beeville
Tex
Baptist Church
W. T. Renfro
Methodist Church
British November casualties total 74650 across fronts
New figures show British losses in November 74650 with 2351 officers and 72299 enlisted men. Weather slowed the Somme campaign, reducing daily losses to 2488 in November from 3452 in October, and bringing five month Somme totals to 488862 casualties.
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London
Somme
Grocery Plant Burns in Austin Wholesale District
A fire early this morning nearly destroyed the Nalley Grocery Company's wholesale plant in Austin. The stock loss is about 85,000 with 55,000 insured. building loss 15,000 with 8,000 insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Austin
Tex
Nalley Grocery Company
Chicago Guardsmen Granted Extended Reenlistment Time
The War Department extended the deadline to December 30 for Illinois National Guard members to subscribe to the new oath. Officers noted the three year reserve obligation as the main hurdle. The Second regiment reported 950 men, 450 reenlisted. Eighth Regiment had 341 of 650 sign up. First regiment saw about 16 percent rejoin.
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Chicago
Illinois National Guard
Department of War
Thanksgiving Dinner For ParIs Airmen In Training
In Paris on November 30 a special Thanksgiving dinner was held attended by thirty of the two hundred Americans in training as airmen at Buc and Juvisy.
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Paris
Buc
Juvisy
Cost of Living Letter Contest Appeals to Readers
A newspaper notice invites readers to submit letters on the rising cost of living and what can be done to offset expenses. The Light offers cash prizes for the best submissions and will publish the winners. open to the public except staff.
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Chicago
Light
Office of
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Germany Ready for Peace As Chancellor Addresses Reichstag
Berlin (Nov 80) Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag the nation is ready to end the war with a peace that guarantees Germany’s existence and future. He warned allies still press for victory and urged production of war material as manpower and morale remain key. The minister of war stressed material needs at the front and cited harsh discipline against retreat.
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Berlin
Sayville
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Roumania
von Steinn
Thiepval
Teutons Capture Romanian Town Near Bucharest
Petrograd reports on November 30 that Teutonic forces have captured the Romanian town of Tzomana, located sixteen miles south of Bucharest, according to the war office announcement received via London.
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Petrograd
London
Tzomana
Bucharest
War Office
Cyclone Kills About 300 in Pondicherry India
Reuters dispatch from Madras reports nearly 300 dead in a cyclone at Pondicherry with extensive property damage. Pondicherry, a French possession in India, covers 115 square miles and houses about 170000 residents.
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Pondicherry
India
London
Reuter
Madras
Greek War Minister Resigns Over Ill Health
London dispatch reports General Dravos, Greek minister of war, resigns due to ill health. He will be replaced by General Hatzopoulos, aged and currently in Corfu.
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London
Dravos
Reuter
Athens
Dracos
Hatzopoulos
Corfu
Watson Trial Near End
T R Watson faces a jury verdict in the Fifty fourth District Court in Waco Texas for the murder of John S Patterson. Defense counsel Pat M Neff finished the closing argument and state counsel John B McNamara will speak this afternoon.
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Waco
Tex
T. R. Wateson
John S. Patterson
Pat M. Neff
Watson
John B. McNamara
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